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Let's be real. When I first thought about growing my own food, I pictured my grandma’s massive garden. The idea of starting a garden that large felt like just another impossible task on an already impossible list.
But here's the truth I've learned: Self-sufficiency doesn't happen overnight. It starts with one seed, one small plot, and one tiny victory. I did start that garden, but it was small and manageable.
Growing your own food isn't about creating a Pinterest-perfect garden. It's about taking back a little control in a world that often feels chaotic. It's about knowing exactly where your food comes from. It's about reducing your grocery bill, even if it's just a few dollars each week.
Start small. Really small.
Maybe that's a few herb pots on your kitchen windowsill. Perhaps it's three tomato plants in containers on your back porch. You don't need acres of land or hours of free time. You just need a tiny bit of hope and a willingness to try.
The benefits go beyond just food:
- You'll save money on groceries
- You'll know exactly what's in your food
- Your kids can learn about where food comes from
- It's a stress-relieving activity that connects you to the earth
- You'll feel a sense of accomplishment with each harvest
Pro tip for the overwhelmed farm wife: You don't have to be perfect. Some plants will die. Some seeds won't sprout. And that's okay. Gardening is about learning, not achieving some impossible standard of agricultural excellence.
Want to make this journey a little easier? I've created a simple planting log to help you track your garden's progress, celebrate your wins, and learn from your experiences.
You can grab that for free here.
Remember, self-sufficiency isn't about doing everything at once. It's about doing something. One seed. One plant. One small step at a time.
You've got this, farm wife. Your garden—and your journey—starts now.
As I've grown as an entrepreneur, mom, gardener, and livestock owner, I struggled to find a planner that met my needs and kept me organized. So, I MADE MY OWN. You can look at it on the link below and buy it on Amazon.
Don't want the whole calendar part? I got you! I pulled the gardening and animal care pages out and put them in a book all their own.
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Starting a garden doesn't have to be hard! I gathered all the tips I've learned over my gardening seasons and made them into a simple course to jump-start your gardening life.
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practical family budgeting strategies. Together, let's grow through challenges, flourish authentically, and sow the seeds for a resilient and thriving farm life. Join us on this journey of resilience and abundance!
Starting a garden doesn't have to be hard! I gathered all the tips I've learned over my gardening seasons and made them into a simple course to jump-start your gardening life.
I've had 3 very different pregnancies. After the first traumatic birth, I learned how to care for my body naturally preventing common pregnancy and birth problems before they arise. This quick course will give you the tools you need to have a natural healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery. My first pregnancy I had a normal western medicine pregnancy. My second? I flipped to completely natural, no medicine. Bonus: Preventing Preeclampsia Without Aspirin & Healing from Birth Trauma
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