Sourdough
My Genesis of Bread: A Beginner's Sourdough Bread Recipe
A simple, patient method that fits into the gaps of a busy life.
July 28, 2026· 6 min read
Gardening & Modern Homesteading
31 Essential Botanicals is here to inspire and teach you how to grow food, preserve your harvest, bake sourdough bread, make herbal remedies, and care for your skin. Come dig in!
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A simple blog from a small homestead & apothecary.
Here you'll find gardening tips, herbal remedies, sourdough, and handmade gift ideas — created and posted diligently, week by week.
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Skincare
Stewarding Skin: Whipped Shea Body Butter Recipe
Cloud-soft, cocoa-scented, and made in one bowl on a slow afternoon.
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Herbalism
Selah: A Herbal Remedy for Rest & Relaxation
Valerian root and hops — blending the perfect tincture for restoration.
February 18, 2026· 6 min read
Gardening
Rags to Riches: All Natural Homemade Fertilizer
Effective & Free — Give your plants proper nourishment for growth.
February 4, 2026· 8 min read
Letters from the Homestead
Thoughtful notes, delivered weekly.
Seasonal recipes, garden updates, herbal medicine, and small handmade projects. No more than one letter a week.