Your Guide to Homemade, Heart, and Self Resilient Living

Hello and welcome! I’m Chris, the heart and hands behind this blog. My goal with this blog is to teach you to become more self-sufficient. I am a lifelong gardner and firm believer in herbal medicine. I love sharing gardening tips to help you grow more food. Join me in not only learning how to garden, but also how to preserve your harvest and heal your body. I also love to share recipes to use your harvest in delicious ways.

hands holding a wicker basket full of beets, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes

Food Preservation

Embark on a transformative journey into self-reliance and sustainability, creating a life that’s in harmony with nature.

Grow Your Own Food

Cultivate your garden and reap the rewards of fresh, organic produce, sown and nurtured by your own hands.

Cook from Scratch

Rediscover the art of cooking with whole, natural ingredients, creating meals that are both nourishing and delicious.

herbalism

Explore the world of natural healing by crafting your own remedies from ingredients found right in your backyard.

Hi! I’m Chris!

Welcome! I’m originally a small town Iowa girl who’s gardened and preserved food most of my life. Join me to learn about medicinal herbs, natural remedies, gardening tips, and canning recipes. I can’t wait to share my journey and my passion for homesteading and herbal medicine with you.

Grow your own food

Cultivate your garden and reap the rewards of fresh, organic produce, sown and nurtured by your own hands.

Cook from Scratch

Rediscover the art of cooking with whole, natural ingredients, creating meals that are both nourishing and delicious.