A Return to Simple Living, Homegrown Food, and Life Close to the Land
Hello and welcome! I’m Mercedes. I didn’t grow up on a farm, but as a girl I always dreamed of a slower country life. Today I’m raising my family on my husband’s 7th-generation farm, where our days revolve around tending the garden and animals, cooking meals from scratch, and embracing the simple rhythms of life close to the land.
Around here you’ll find simple recipes, gardening tips, food preservation, and glimpses into real life on our family farm. Follow along as we navigate homesteading and share the many lessons we’re learning along the way!
Gardening
Step into the garden and experience the joy of growing fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers with your own two hands.
Preserving
Preserve the season’s harvest with simple food preservation methods such as canning, fermenting, and storing food for a well-stocked pantry.
Recipes
Join me in the kitchen to create simple meals using whole food ingredients that are both nourishing and delicious.
Homesteading
Explore the rhythms of homestead life as we learn practical skills, care for the land, and build a more self-sufficient home.
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Hi! I'm Mercedes!
I'm a wife, mama of three, and homesteader living on our family’s 7th-generation farm. I discovered a love of gardening, preserving our harvest and nourishing my family on our 7th generation farm.
Gardening
Step into the garden and experience the joy of growing fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers with your own two hands
Introducing my new Book
Grounded Roots
Laying the Foundations of Your Homestead Dream
This book serves as a comprehensive roadmap, taking readers through the crucial stages of establishing their own homestead. Beginning with the fundamentals of selecting the right land, the book delves into the essentials of sustainable living, from growing organic produce to raising livestock and implementing renewable energy sources.
Preserving
Preserve the season’s harvest with simple food preservation methods such as canning, fermenting, and storing food for a well-stocked pantry.
Grab a copy of my free
Beginner’s Guide to Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but a successful garden starts with a simple plan. This guide will walk you through five easy steps to help you grow a productive garden no matter your experience level.
Recipes
Join me in the kitchen to create simple meals using whole food ingredients that are both nourishing and delicious.
Homesteading
Explore the rhythms of homestead life as we learn practical skills, care for the land, and build a more self-sufficient home.