Y’all know by now that Jordan and I have a bit of a plant problem. Every time I turn around, another tree, herb, vegetable, or random plant I’ve never heard of somehow finds its way onto the homestead. This week’s new addition? A New Zealand Lemonade Tree. Now, when Jordan first told me the name,ContinueContinue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Sure They’re the Right Kind 🍋”
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Black Turmeric?! Well That’s New… 🖤🌿
One thing I can say about life here at 1737 is that it is never boring. Just when I think we’ve got enough strange plants growing around here, Jordan comes home with something else that makes me say, “Sir… what exactly is that?” This week’s adventure? Black turmeric. Now, I knew about turmeric. Everybody hasContinueContinue reading “Black Turmeric?! Well That’s New… 🖤🌿”
Meet the Fried Chicken Pepper 🍗🌶️
Just when I think I’ve heard the strangest plant names imaginable, Jordan manages to find another one. Our newest addition to the homestead is the Fried Chicken Pepper. And no, despite what you might think, it doesn’t taste like fried chicken. In fact, the name has nothing to do with the flavor at all. TheContinueContinue reading “Meet the Fried Chicken Pepper 🍗🌶️”
From Patch to Pie: Jordan’s Latest Kitchen Adventure 🥧🎃
One thing about Jordan, if he grows it, he’s eventually going to find a way to cook it. And honestly, I’m not complaining. This week, one of the pumpkins we grew right here at 1737 Urban Homestead made its way from the garden to the kitchen. Jordan decided he was going to make a pumpkinContinueContinue reading “From Patch to Pie: Jordan’s Latest Kitchen Adventure 🥧🎃 “
Happy Father’s Day from the Homestead 💚🌿
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 💚🌿”
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”
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”