Y’all know, around here we spend a lot of time talking about plants, chickens, and whatever random thing decided to grow this week. But today, we’re celebrating the dads. And if you’ve been following our journey for any length of time, then you know that 1737 wouldn’t be what it is without Jordan. Truth beContinueContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day from the Homestead 💚🌿”
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Celebrating Juneteenth on the Homestead: Freedom, Family, and Growing Our Own
Juneteenth has always been about more than a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the generations who came before us, people who knew how to make something out of nothing, grow food from the ground, and build community around the table. Honestly, that sounds a lot like homesteading. Here atContinueContinue reading “Celebrating Juneteenth on the Homestead: Freedom, Family, and Growing Our Own”
A Taste of Bikini Bottom
Around here, every part of the homestead seems to end up with a nickname. Some make perfect sense, and some only make sense to us. But that’s part of what makes this place feel like home. Our pineapple patch is affectionately known as Bikini Bottom. Why? Because our oldest son loves SpongeBob SquarePants, and honestly,ContinueContinue reading “A Taste of Bikini Bottom”
Purple, Peppers, and a Little Bit of Favoritism: Meet the Blue Christmas Pepper
Listen… I know, as homesteaders, we’re supposed to love all the plants equally. We nurture them, water them, cheer them on, and act like we don’t have favorites. But let me go ahead and tell the truth today. The Blue Christmas Pepper has been out here, making it real hard not to play favorites. BecauseContinueContinue reading “Purple, Peppers, and a Little Bit of Favoritism: Meet the Blue Christmas Pepper”
🌞 Morning Harvest Magic at 1737
There’s just something about early mornings on the homestead that hits different. Before the world gets loud… before the emails, the calls, the to-do lists… it’s just me, the garden, and whatever goodness is ready to be picked that day. And baby—this morning did not disappoint. I stepped outside, not expecting much (because let’s beContinueContinue reading “🌞 Morning Harvest Magic at 1737”
Like Christmas in the Garden: Blackberry Season at the Homestead
Hey Loves, Y’all know I love every season on the homestead… but this one right here? This one hits different. This time of year feels like Christmas to me. Not the kind with wrapping paper and gifts under a tree, but the kind where you wake up knowing something good is waiting on you outside.ContinueContinue reading “Like Christmas in the Garden: Blackberry Season at the Homestead”
Take a Chance… Grow Something | The Seed Machine at 1737
If you grew up when I did, then you already know the feeling. You find a quarter.You see the bubble gum machine.You put the quarter in, turn the knob, and wait to see what you get. It might be gum.It might be a little toy.It might be something completely random. But whatever it was… itContinueContinue reading “Take a Chance… Grow Something | The Seed Machine at 1737”
Full Circle at the Homestead: Celebrating the Success of Our Chicken Processing Class
There are moments here at the homestead that remind us exactly why we started this journey… and this past chicken processing class was one of them. What began as a simple idea sharing real homesteading skills with our community turned into a powerful day of learning, connection, and hands-on experience. The last class was full,ContinueContinue reading “Full Circle at the Homestead: Celebrating the Success of Our Chicken Processing Class”
Chicken Processing Class
April 11 | 11:00 AM | Donation-Based | Limited Spots On April 11th at 11:00 AM, we’re hosting another hands-on Chicken Processing Class here at 1737 Urban Homestead. This class is for those who want to understand their food, not just cook it. We will walk through the humane, respectful, and practical process of harvestingContinueContinue reading “Chicken Processing Class”
To Our Original Golden Girls — Thank You
Hey Loves, Today we pause with full hearts. Our original Golden Girls, our sweet Buff Orpington ladies; have given us more than eggs over the years. They gave us rhythm. They gave us nourishment. They gave us laughter. They gave us stories. From their first days scratching in the yard to their steady presence inContinueContinue reading “To Our Original Golden Girls — Thank You”