Jordan’s birthday is coming up. Now, normally when somebody has a birthday, they get the presents. Apparently, that is not how things work around here. Because somewhere between talking about fall planting, checking on the figs, and whatever else Jordan was doing in the garden, we decided that the Garden Table should get the birthdayContinueContinue reading “Apparently, It’s Jordan’s Birthday… So Y’all Get the Gifts 😂🌱”
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From Seed to Cornmeal: Our Dent Corn Harvest is Finally Here 🌽
There are certain moments on the homestead that make all the waiting worth it. Today was one of those days. After months of watching it grow, listening to the leaves rustle in the wind, wondering if it was finally ready, and trying not to rush Mother Nature… we harvested our dent corn. Y’all… I wasContinueContinue reading “From Seed to Cornmeal: Our Dent Corn Harvest is Finally Here 🌽”
It’s 95 Degrees… Why Are We Talking About Fall?
The other day Jordan looked around the homestead, looked at me, and said, “It’s time to start planting fall shit.” I just stared at him. Sir… It’s July. It’s hotter than the hinges on the gates of Hades outside. The tomatoes are still producing. The peppers are happy. The okra is just getting started. TheContinueContinue reading “It’s 95 Degrees… Why Are We Talking About Fall?”
A Harvest Worth Celebrating
There’s something special about standing on the deck at the end of a harvest and looking at the baskets overflowing with food. Not because it’s perfect. Not because every seed germinated or every plant produced exactly what we hoped for. But because every item in those baskets represents a little faith, a little patience, andContinueContinue reading “A Harvest Worth Celebrating”
Sophia Houdini: The Great Escape Artist of 1737
Y’all. We need to talk about Sophia. Our Sophia is not from The Golden Girls. Although that sass is there too, but our Sophia is the Buff Orpington escape artist of the 1737 Urban Homestead. Now, I need you to understand something. We have a secure coop. A secure coop. Doors locked. Fencing double-checked. ChickenContinueContinue reading “Sophia Houdini: The Great Escape Artist of 1737”
Cushaw Squash: The Sweet Surprise
Hey y’all, Let me tell you about this little surprise that’s been popping off in the garden lately, Cushaw squash. Most folks have never even heard of it, but baby, once you taste it, you’re gonna be hooked. It’s got this sweet, nutty flavor that reminds me of if butternut squash and sweet potatoes hadContinueContinue reading “Cushaw Squash: The Sweet Surprise”
Welcome to Shady Pines: The Chicken Rescue You Didn’t Know You Needed
At 1737 Urban Homestead, we like to think of ourselves as a soft landing place for plants, people, and apparently… poultry in need of early retirement. This past week, Jordan came home with two unexpected additions to our feathered family. Where did they come from, you ask? Oh, just your typical post-Easter hen rescue. YouContinueContinue reading “Welcome to Shady Pines: The Chicken Rescue You Didn’t Know You Needed”
🌿 No Lot? Put It in a Pot! 🪴
How to Grow a Bountiful Garden with Just a Few Containers At 1737 Urban Homestead, we believe you don’t need a sprawling farm to grow your own food. You can enjoy the beauty of greenery. You can still live that plant parent life, whether you’re in an apartment. You may also be in a shotgunContinueContinue reading “🌿 No Lot? Put It in a Pot! 🪴”
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Hey y’all! Want to keep up with what’s sprouting, simmering, and stirring at 1737 Urban Homestead? Join our newsletter. Get a front row seat to all the garden gossip. Discover homestead tips and seasonal recipes. Explore fresh products and behind-the-scenes happenings. We promise it’ll feel like a chat on the porch. It will be realContinueContinue reading “Stay Rooted with Us Join the 1737 Newsletter”
Have You Started Your 2025 Spring Garden Yet? 🌱
Hey y’all! Can you believe it’s already March? I feel like we just packed away the Christmas lights, and now Mother Nature is out here waking everything up like, “Let’s get to it!” The days are getting longer, the air smells just a little sweeter, and my hands are already itching to get back inContinueContinue reading “Have You Started Your 2025 Spring Garden Yet? 🌱”