Welcome to the Journal!
A seasonal homestead journal exploring herbalism, gardens, DIY living, and earth-rooted rhythms at any scale.
A seasonal homestead journal exploring herbalism, gardens, DIY living, and earth-rooted rhythms at any scale.
A medicinal herb garden can be both beautiful and deeply practical. From bright calendula and fragrant lavender to humble plantain and towering mullein, these herbs have long histories in traditional herbal practice and can become the foundation of a home apothecary. Discover 10 of the best herbs to grow, including their growing conditions, useful plant compounds, traditional uses and the simple preparations you can make with your harvest.
The September Harvest Moon marks the transition from summer abundance into early autumn. Explore its history, seasonal meaning, garden tasks, harvest recipes, herbal preparations, cottage rhythms, and simple ways to connect with the changing season.
Autumn is meant to be enjoyed, not accomplished. This autumn bucket list has 25 simple ways to welcome the season, from cozy rituals and seasonal food to little adventures, quiet moments and a free Cozy Autumn Bingo card to make it all a little more fun.
The Autumn Equinox is a natural moment to pause, take stock and begin preparing for the season ahead. Discover simple, practical ways to celebrate the equinox through your garden, kitchen, herbal pantry and home, while making space for the slower rhythm of autumn.
Think self-sufficiency requires a homestead, acreage and a pantry full of home-canned food? Think again. Self-sufficiency for beginners starts much smaller—with practical skills, everyday knowledge and the confidence to become more capable wherever you are.
The August Sturgeon Moon arrives during one of the fullest seasons of the year—a time when gardens overflow, kitchens fill with harvest, herbs are gathered and summer slowly begins its transition toward autumn. Explore the meaning, folklore and seasonal rhythms of the Sturgeon Moon through practical garden tasks, preservation ideas, apothecary practices, cottage comforts and simple ways to reconnect with the natural world.