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”
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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”
Spring 2026 Seed Starting at 1737: Where It All Begins
Hey Loves, There’s just something about seed starting season that never gets old. Every year, right around this time, we find ourselves back at the table with trays, soil, seeds, and a whole lot of intention. Spring at 1737 doesn’t begin on a calendar; it begins the moment that first seed goes into the soil.ContinueContinue reading “Spring 2026 Seed Starting at 1737: Where It All Begins”
Welcome to a New Year at 1737 🌱
Hey Loves, There’s something about a new year that feels like fresh soil under your hands. Clean. Full of promise. Ready for planting. As we step into this new season at 1737; we’re doing so with full hearts; big dreams, and a whole lot of gratitude. Last year taught us so much about stewardship, patience,ContinueContinue reading “Welcome to a New Year at 1737 🌱”
A Thanksgiving Note From 1737 Urban Homestead
As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, I can’t help but sit in a spirit of gratitude. Out here at 1737 Urban Homestead, the seasons teach us many things. They show us how to plant with intention. They also show us how to harvest with joy. Finally, they teach us how to rest whenContinueContinue reading “A Thanksgiving Note From 1737 Urban Homestead”
Homestead vs. Farm: What’s the Real Difference?
Hey Loves, If you’ve been following along with our journey at 1737, you already know we like to keep it simple, soulful, and sustainable. But every now and then, someone will ask me, “So… are y’all a homestead or a farm?” And listen, depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer every time.ContinueContinue reading “Homestead vs. Farm: What’s the Real Difference?”