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 🥧🎃 “
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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”
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”