Homesteading

  • Seed Snails & Jelly Rolls: A Space-Saving Garden Hack

    A few weeks ago, I shared my DIY Milk Jug Greenhouses with you all. Quick update: nothing has sprouted quite yet! We are still dealing with freezing temperatures here, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some signs of spring very soon. In… Continue reading

    Seed Snails & Jelly Rolls: A Space-Saving Garden Hack
  • A DIY Greenhouse

    Garden season is back! Yes, there’s still snow on the ground and it will be a while before I can play in the dirt, but the garden planning and seed starting allows me to dream about my upcoming garden season.… Continue reading

    A DIY Greenhouse
  • Harvesting the Joy of the Game

    “I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil – this is the gift from God.”… Continue reading

    Harvesting the Joy of the Game
  • Love, Health and the Forgotten Cheesecake

    Valentine’s Day is undeniably sweet. It’s a day to celebrate the people who make life better – friends, family and even yourself. And let’s be honest: it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in a little extra sweet dessert. There is… Continue reading

    Love, Health and the Forgotten Cheesecake
  • From Quilt to a Sown & Sewn Bag: My First DIY Duffel Bag

    I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect duffel bag for ages. You know the struggle: this one is too small, that one is made from the wrong material, and the other one is way too experience.   Finally, I decided… Continue reading

    From Quilt to a Sown & Sewn Bag: My First DIY Duffel Bag
  • Hooked on Crochet: A Beginner Learning a New Skill

    There is something so rewarding about taking a ball of yarn and making something functional and beautiful. This winter, I challenged myself to learn how to crochet and it has been an inspiring decision. I’ve loved making handmade Christmas gifts… Continue reading

  • Grace Between the Fields / The Why

    Grace Between the Fields. What’s in the name? What does it reveal about ‘The Why’ behind the blog? Grace in the Waiting The main meaning behind the name is the grace that He bestows over me in the waiting. It’s… Continue reading

    Grace Between the Fields / The Why
  • A Piece of the Garden in Winter

    One of the garden goals Hannah and I have for over the winter season is to find a way for our mint plants to come back every year. As easy as it would be to achieve this goal, we want… Continue reading

    A Piece of the Garden in Winter
  • Potato Flop: A Spud-tacular Disappointment

    This growing season, I had a bountiful potato harvest of 3 whole potatoes. Worst part: this harvest came from two seed potatoes.  This past winter, I learned about planting potatoes in giant pots and bags. I loved the idea of… Continue reading

    Potato Flop: A Spud-tacular Disappointment
  • Better Late Than Okra

    My okra missed the memo on the growing season! 😂 It started strong indoors and come the nice spring weather, the okra even transplanted well into the garden. Only to get eaten in summer by some illusive creature. Now this… Continue reading

    Better Late Than Okra