Learning to be Self Sufficient in a Changing World.
Welcome! We’re Melissa and Daniel. Our journey into backyard homesteading began when Daniel’s disability led us to discover the joy of natural living. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned homesteader, we hope you will follow along while we share gardening tips, cooking from scratch, home remedies, natural living, food preservation and little bit of fun and faith sprinkled in.
Around the Homestead
Explore natural living, home remedies, and self-sufficiency tips that help you create a healthier, more sustainable homestead.
Grow Your Own Food
Unleash your green thumb with our tips on growing your own food, from garden planning to harvesting fresh produce.
Cook from Scratch
Discover the joy of cooking from scratch with wholesome recipes, homemade goodness, and simple, flavorful ingredients.
Preserving
Learn the art of food preservation with our tips on canning, freeze-drying, dehydrating and savoring every season’s harvest.
Hi! We’re the Garcia’s!
We’re here to show you that you don’t need a farm or a big plot of land to be self-sufficient. Just two people in the city, we’re learning and sharing how to backyard homestead and embrace a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle
Around the Homestead
Explore natural living, home remedies, and self-sufficiency tips that help you create a healthier, more sustainable homestead
Naturally Homemade
Discover the Naturally Homemade section, where you’ll find DIY recipes for natural, toxin-free home products like cleaners and laundry detergent.
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Grow your own food
Unleash your green thumb with our tips on growing your own food, from garden planning to harvesting fresh produce.
Cook from Scratch
Discover the joy of cooking from scratch with wholesome recipes, homemade goodness, and simple, flavorful ingredients.
Preserving
Learn the art of food preservation with our tips on canning, freeze-drying, dehydrating and savoring every season’s harvest.
