{Homegrown & Homemade}

In the past few years, my journey has taken me to many unexpected places. A few of you possibly thought I was even a bit crazy! Along the way friends have asked “Can I buy this from you”, “Can you grow this for me”, etc… so here we are…a list of homemade and/or homegrown goodness that I regularly grow, have available or can make to order. If you are interested in learning how to purchase or have any questions, simply reach out through the contact form here on my blog, message me on Facebook or for those of you with my number, text me or give me a call like in the good ol’ days!

Thanks so much for your support… you know how to make a farm girl feel loved!

Now, grab a cold glass of Kombucha and start scrolling through all the goodness below!

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PLANT STARTS: Every season friends flock from within a 2 hours drive for healthy, beautiful plant starts! I start with only organic seeds from my most treasured seed companies and organic soil {from DirtCraft Organics in NC}. The starts are tended to daily {spoiled rotten} until they are ready to be adopted and go home with you at 4-8 weeks old depending on the type! Pick up usually starts the 3rd week of April for our zone {7, 7a, 7b} so be sure to check your zone if you are coming for starts so you can keep them warm, watered & happy until planting time where you live! Prices vary and are subject to change as costs of inputs go up: Vegetables $4.50, Herbs $3.50, Hibiscus $6 & Flowers $3.50 {unless marked otherwise}. Order early because they fly off the greenhouse shelves like gang busters!

Click here for 2024 plant offerings!

Elderberry Syrup: $20/pint or $35/Quart; organic elderberry {homegrown}, organic cinnamon stick, organic whole clove, raw local wildflower honey, organic fresh ginger root

Honey Fermented Garlic: $30/pint or $20 for half pint; “Natures a n t i b i o t i c”… two simple ingredients…raw local honey & organic homegrown garlic. This powerhouse takes 6 weeks to ferment and each batch packs 10-12 homegrown organic bulbs of garlic! This is also excellent for those of you who want to be protected from vampires. ***I can usually make this year round; however my favorite time to make this is late summer after the freshly picked garlic has cured. It keeps indefinitely in a cool/dark cabinet too!

Fire Cider: $20/Pint or $38/Quart; An ancient immune boosting tonic made with all organic ingredients {when available} and takes 6 weeks to brew. It includes a variety of homegrown hot peppers {seeds removed}, roots of turmeric & horseradish & ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, homegrown fresh rosemary & thyme, whole lemon & grapefruit & orange, raw local honey, raw apple cider vinegar and homegrown onions & garlic. Once this brews the solids are strained off and you are left with Fire Cider. This is some potent stuff and may even put some hair on your chest so it’s’ not for wimps! It will keep a year in a cool/dark cabinet. This is hand crafted late summer so please get your order in early so I know how much to make, as it always sells out. It’s also great to use in a salad dressing!

Soaps: Full batch plain/unscented $1.50/oz {average batch of bars is 30-42oz} or $5.00 per bar {when available} or full batch with essential oils $1.75/oz. or $6.00 per bar {when available}. Additional recipes available…message me to inquire. Made from simple, clean ingredients such as 100% grassfed tallow, homegrown pasture raised lard, organic coconut oil, organic castor oil, organic olive oil, coconut based charcoal, shea butter, 100% grassfed milk and local goat milk depending on recipe.

Lard: $25/Quart; from our homegrown hogs {pasture raised along with organic soy free feed and lots of sunshine, fresh air and of course, mud…because pigs love mud, y’all! } *must be stored in fridge

Tallow: $30/Quart; from local, 100% grassfed, grass finished happy cows! *must be stored in fridge

Tallow Balm: {see pricing below} I am not sure there is anything more nourishing for your skin than tallow balm! I make it from scratch from local 100% grassfed, grass finished cows & organic olive oil. It is triple rendered which is of course time consuming, but makes such a pure final product and our skin deserves that! Plain, lavender or melaleuca essential oils {single oil or blend}: 4 oz jar/$35 or 8 oz jar/$60. Frankincense, Geranium or Myrrh essential oils {single oil or blend} 4 oz jar $40 or 8 oz jar/$70. A little goes a VERY long way! {1/18/24: I have available immediately two 4-oz Frankincense & Geranium and one 4oz plain)

Lotion bars: $7 for a single 2 oz square bar, $10 for a single 3 oz rectangle bar, $12 for 6-mini rounds or an entire batch, your choice of sizes {approx. 12 oz total} for $28. Ditch the plastic tubs or pump containers and simply rub this lotion bar in to your hands for deep nourishment for dry, cracked skin. Simple ingredients such as raw unfiltered beeswax, raw organic cacao butter, organic coconut oil and organic vitamin E oil. Essential oils are optional for “whole batch” orders: Wild Orange, Lavender, Citrus blend, Lemon or grapefruit. So much easier for traveling too PLUS they last a very, very, very long time!

Colloidal Silver: $20/Quart; Home brewed with pure silver for a finished product of 10-15ppm. Google the uses, it’s literally endless! Home health, plants, animals, etc. {The Natural Health Library on FB is also a phenomenal source for CS education & uses!}

Jams: $7/half-pint; Homegrown or local organically grown berries, raw local honey and Pomona’s natural, no-sugar pectin. Selection varies based on season. Some types are raspberry, blackberry, strawberry and fig. A simple recipe that allows you to taste the berries natural flavors & sweetness and not drowned out in cups of nasty white sugar! *should be used in 5-7 days of opening and kept in fridge. Minimum order three jars.

Chicken Bone Broth: $6/pint sold by case of 12 or half case of 6. This 100% organic broth is made each year after harvesting our homegrown pasture raised organic chickens. I not only use the carcass but also the feet, necks and organs, then let it simmer for 72 hours to make the most nutrient dense broth possible! This is liquid gold! Due to the increasing price of mason jars I am offering a 1.00 per jar rebate back if you return all your jars {clean and not any chips/cracks} within 8 weeks {no exceptions}. This is pressure canned and shelf stable in cool, dark place for up to 18 months if stored properly.

Eggs, Eggs, Glorious Eggs: $6/Dozen chicken $8/Dozen duck. Spoiled chickens & ducks, fed only certified non-gmo, soy-free, fermented feed and organic scraps. Happy as can be, they spend their days enjoying fresh grass, homegrown fodder, scratching for bugs, playing in the water and living their best feathered life! And I’d love you an extra lot if you would save me your cardboard egg cartons so that I won’t have to charge extra for cartons. Recycling is the name of the game!

Herbs: $3/bunch; homegrown, organic and freshly picked to order…how much better can it get? Varieties are seasonal, but some of the herbs we usually have are: Basils {Italian, greek, purple, lime, lemon, cinnamon & Thai}, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Sage, Dill and Cilantro.

Produce: seasonally grown and priced. All organic seed grown in organic soil; Typical offerings are many unique varieties of tomatoes {heirloom, cherry & paste types}, cucumbers {slicing & pickling}, peppers {sweet & hot}, onions, garlic, chives & bunching onions, tomatillos, leeks, asparagus, potatoes, squash {green, yellow, butternut, spaghetti, Zucchino, acorn, delicate}, carrots, figs, lettuces, celery, beets, radishes, lemongrass, ground cherries, melons, etc. Check back often to see what we have or message me!

Figs: $5/pint or $10/quart. Seasonal Mid-July through late August. Organically grown, sweet as can be. Roasted with goat cheese & shallots or made in to jam, there are so many ways to enjoy these delicious treats. It’s a yearly battle to beat the birds to them though!

Garlic: $1.50/bulb or bundle of 5 bulbs for $7. Homegrown, organic…Softneck varieties such as Silverwhite, Nootka Rose & California White and hardneck such as Persian Star. Each with their own unique flavor profiles!

Medicinal herbs made in to tinctures, salves & infusions? I’m not a doctor or a master herbalist but I know a thing or two. I’m happy to share what I have learned and offer some options for you to explore or let you know some of my favorite resources for learning!

SHIPPING: Oh boy do I often get this question! I would love nothing more than to bless you with any of these goodies showing up at your doorstep; however first of all I can only ship non-perishable items and secondly and most importantly… the shipping industry has lost it’s ever loving mind! It’s nearly impossibly to ship the most simple of things for less than $12-15. I do not make any money on shipping… I only charge what I am charged {unless I have to purchase packing materials for your order but I’d let you know that ahead of time}. So if you aren’t local or within driving distance just know If I could offer a cheaper way to get it to you I would!

Other offerings:

A photo shoot on our beautiful homestead? Think running creek, gardens galore, our unique blue barn, our quaint fire pit area, a cute chicken coop and many other perfect picture spots. Bring your photographer or bring your own camera and enjoy 30 minutes/$30 or 60 minutes/$50. Arrangements can be made for our chickens or other farm critters to make a guest appearance in your photos {Use of the property and handling of the animals is at your own risk}.

Gardening consults: If it’s anything I’ve learned these past few years is a long list of what NOT to do! I love planning gardens! How do you make the most of your space? By companion planting. How do you get the most yield each season? By succession planting. How do you cut down on plant diseases? Rotate your crops. Which plants need full sun and which can tolerate some shade? What do I grow? The foods you love! What grows best in the ground vs raised beds? If you are starting from seed, which seeds should be started indoors weeks before and which can be direct sown and when? How much water do they need? How do you keep the bad bugs away? I have no idea!

Within 30 mile drive $100/ 90 minutes within 50 mile drive $150/90 minutes {this also includes two 15 minute follow up phone consults}. When I leave you will feel confident in planning your garden as well as have a list of favorite resources such as seeds, reference books, YouTube channels, gardening supplies, etc. Be sure to book early as I only offer this September-March {because I’m in my garden, chasing chickens, scratching pig bellies or preserving the harvest the rest of the time}. If you need any proof that anyone can learn to garden, please go read my post about killing cactus and then see the harvest from my first year gardening on our new homestead. If I can do it, anyone can!

Workshops: One or one or small groups: As you can see from my list of offerings; this journey has taught me a thing or two and I love nothing more than to share my passions and knowledge with others. Let me know what you are interested in learning and I can customize a workshop for you!

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PRICES TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Y’all… the cost of supplies is changing faster than a chicken can grab a worm or a bird can snag my figs! I’m doing my best to provide the highest quality offerings, from our homestead to your home…some take months of planning & growing & crafting and I promise, it doesn’t provide a high profit. It’s the love of the process and the joy of knowing that it’s blessing others that drives what I do! Thank you for supporting this local farm girl!