Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader We’re about to welcome in October, and goodness, there’s so much to wrap up here on the homestead! The warm days are stretching the season (I’m not complaining), and with homeschooling back in swing, our days have been full. Between canning outdoors (watch for a new video soon—canning like a mad woman!), tidying up the garden, sharing extra veggies with the pigs, tending the animals, and keeping an eye on Blondie—our...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader A lovely long season has been upon us to reap the rewards His blessings, hard work and pig poo. Yes pig poo! (Fertilizer is KEY to a fabulous garden) - not the chemical kind, the real kind. Enough about poo, let's talk food. Food is Our Fuel - Fuel it the Best! You'll find some homemade fall yummy recipes below. Also HUGE news - I'm currently working on edits for my publisher for my NEW Gardening Book + Cookbook -...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader I just received a wonderful testimonial from a student who joined my gardening and homesteading classes, and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you: “Laura provided GREAT information along with her own experiences, hands-on fun, humor, and built up my confidence to just START an organic garden! She makes herself available to answer any questions and give tips especially related to your own unique garden beds and soil...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader By the time I started growing garlic, I’d already had my hands in the soil. Tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs — I’d grown things before. But garlic was different. It didn’t need me to hover. It didn’t ask for constant checking or second-guessing. And it ended up feeding us for months. It was the first time I realized that growing food could be simple, dependable, and truly sustainable. That’s why I always recommend garlic to...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Most beginner gardeners mess this up — I sure did. When it comes to garlic, the biggest mistake I see is this: 👉 Overtending. You don’t need to hover, fertilize every week, or second-guess everything. Garlic loves to be left alone. Plant it right, mulch it well, then step back. That’s one of the reasons I fell in love with growing garlic. It taught me to trust nature more than I trust myself. If you haven’t grabbed...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader When we first started our homestead journey, I was overwhelmed. Too many seeds. Too much to learn. Too many ways to mess it all up. But there was one crop that completely changed my confidence in the garden — and honestly, my life. Garlic. 🧄 It’s simple. It’s low-maintenance. And if you do it right — you plant once and eat for months. I still remember pulling up my first full garlic bulb and thinking, “Wait — I...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader I just released this month’s homesteading content calendar inside my Patreon membership — and it’s packed with cozy, practical, from-scratch goodness 🌿 Here’s what we’re diving into this month: 🧪 DIY Projects & Tutorials ✔️ Make Elderberry Syrup – Natural immune support from your own kitchen ✔️ DIY Vanilla Extract – Just 2 ingredients, pure flavor, no junk ✔️ Handmade Lotion Bars – All-natural skin care from your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Junior Cooking Club with Laura Lawrence www.foodprood.com Cooking Club A comprehensive, fun and interactive cooking club for all ages in mind. Join Laura as she teaches the basics of kitchen skills all the way to cooking entire meals! ✨ 70+ Videos ✨ Full Recipe Workbook ✨ Support Hi Reader! Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or teaching your kids how to cook, the Cooking Club is here to guide you — step-by-step — through learning how to cook and bake from scratch. This isn’t just...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader 🍂 Fall is near... but slowing down? Not a chance! After stepping way out of my comfort zone during my first LIVE Q&A Call, I’m more fired up than ever to support YOU — the doers, the learners, and the ones ready to take back control. 🌟 Starting this Monday, I’m releasing brand-new weekly lessons inside my Tier 3 Membership — and you're invited to join in at an incredible HALF-OFF intro rate for your first month! Use...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read