Hey there, I’m Emma!
I help busy people, working full time who desperately want to homestead. I help them to grow organic fruit, herbs and vegetables so that they know not only how to grow food free from pesticides and chemicals but also to know exactly where their food came from. Unlike many, I teach how to do this without acres of property and without needing to spend hours in the garden so that they have more time to enjoy being an urban homesteader.
I help people like you learn how to grow your own food in your backyard and start a suburban homestead. I sprinkle in a little biodynamic gardening, permaculture, and self reliance to help you raise your own food right now in your very own yard. I show people how to homestead in the suburbs and grow more organic food for less work, even with a crazy work schedule during the week! For Real.
I’ve been gardening in multiple climates and soil types for over 15 years. I have a Permaculture Design Certificate which means that I LOVE experimenting in my garden along with over 4000 other gardeners and homesteaders who want to grow their own and get a great harvest! I contributed to Mother Earth News Organic Gardening blog and I am kinda obsessed with composting.
When I’m not writing on this blog, recording podcasts, and working my day job, I can be found snuggling with my dogs, dabbling in sewing, knitting and crochet, and binge-watching Supernatural although not all at the same time!
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Mission Statement
Some things which drive me and my blog are:
- To reduce waste by reusing, recycling and thrifting to reduce the amount going to landfill.
- Grow the food needed to live away from the grocery store as much as possible to reduce the impact on the Earth and reduce our carbon footprint.
- To support friends, family and local food banks with excess produce and to preserve the bounty of the garden to provide food throughout the year.
- To grow in sustainable methods to maintain the natural ecosystems.
- To use natural resources and support local organizations.
- To share knowledge and learn from each other.
