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”
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Second Class, Same Energy… Maybe Even Better 🐔✨
Hey Loves, Let me tell you… this second chicken processing class? Whew. It did exactly what it was supposed to do—and then some. Not only was it a success… it was FULLY interactive in a way that just made my heart smile. Watching It Come Full Circle One of my favorite parts? The students fromContinueContinue reading “Second Class, Same Energy… Maybe Even Better 🐔✨”
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”
The Rooster Cat
When Your Alarm Clock Sounds Like a Strangling Feline Life on the homestead has a funny way of humbling you. When we added our American Bresse meat birds to the homestead, the plan was simple. These birds would be raised with care, respect, and purpose. They were meant to provide food for our family —ContinueContinue reading “The Rooster Cat”
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”
Welcoming Our Meat Birds to the Homestead
Why These Chickens Will Be Nameless, But Still Loved There’s a new group of feathered residents settling in at 1737 Urban Homestead… and this time, things feel a little different. We recently welcomed 9 American Bresse chickens to the flock. These birds won’t be getting names like our Buff Orpington girls. They won’t be starringContinueContinue reading “Welcoming Our Meat Birds to the Homestead”
Growing Love: A Valentine’s Day in the Garden 💚
Valentine’s Day usually brings to mind roses, chocolates, and fancy dinners. And don’t get me wrong, we love all of that too. But here at 1737, we celebrate love a little differently. We celebrate the love that grows. The love that takes time.The love that needs tending.The love that feeds people. Because truthfully? Gardening andContinueContinue reading “Growing Love: A Valentine’s Day in the Garden 💚”
❄️ Winter Weather Prep at the Garden: Getting Ready for What’s Ahead
Winter is knocking on the door, and if you’re anything like us here at 1737, you’re already keeping one eye on the weather and the other on the garden. Cold snaps have a way of sneaking up on us, especially here in the South, and a little preparation now can make all the difference later.ContinueContinue reading “❄️ Winter Weather Prep at the Garden: Getting Ready for What’s Ahead”