Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader If I could only tell you to grow one thing, it would be this: Beans. Simple. Humble. Magical beans. Why beans? • They grow quickly • They work in small spaces and containers • They feed your family fresh • They can be preserved for later • They even improve your soil while they grow They teach patience. They build confidence. They give you a visible harvest. Inside my free class, From Seed to Plate, I explain exactly...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader I’m going to say this plainly: If you want a garden this year, now is the time to prepare. Not when the garden centers are packed. Not when everyone else is panic-buying tomato plants. Not after you’ve already missed your cool crop window. Right now. Because planting at the wrong time is one of the biggest reasons gardens fail. You need to know: • Your growing zone • What’s a cool season crop vs. warm • Proper depth...
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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Herbs can feel overwhelming at first. There are tinctures, teas, salves, oils, infusions… and suddenly it feels like you need an apothecary degree just to make chamomile tea. But here’s the truth: You only need a few foundational understandings to begin confidently using herbs in your home. That’s exactly why I created a simple Herbal Quick Guide — to strip away the noise and help you understand: No overwhelm.No...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader As I sit here pressure canning potatoes for the first time I'm reminded I need to send a follow up to a few things from the wonderful expo we had this past weekend. The discounted ebook pricing ends the 28th so if your interested in step-by-step instructions and recipes for both canning & fermenting it's your time to grab these at the special price. Back to the spuds- this is the first time I've had to pressure can...
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Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader What a weekend. The Homestead Expo was such a gift — full rooms, great questions, sold-out books, and so many meaningful conversations about preserving, gardening, and building skills that truly matter. It reminded me why I love teaching this work so much. Because of the excitement around the preserving session, I’ve decided to keep the information flowing and extend the special pricing on my two preserving eBooks for...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Oh boy — did y’all have as much fun as I did at the Expo this past Saturday? My heart is still so full. It was such a joy meeting so many of you and packing in that super-fast crash course on food preserving! I know we covered a LOT in a short amount of time. I may send one more follow-up email in a few days because I feel like I still have so much to share and make sure I didn’t miss anything important for you. First...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader We’re surrounded by food… but unsure how to prepare it. We have kitchens… but lack confidence. We want traditions… but don’t know how to rebuild them. The good news? Skills are not gone. They’re just dormant. In From Seed to Plate, I’ll show you how to begin reclaiming them — one garden bed, one roasted chicken, one simple habit at a time. You can start watching today:Watch HERE You don’t need to change everything....
16 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Here’s something I teach in the class: If you have • A fat on the counter (butter, lard, or olive oil) • Thawed meat or cooked beans • A homemade spice mix • Real ingredients instead of packages You are ready to cook from scratch. Most people don’t need more recipes. They need readiness. In the webinar, I walk through exactly how to create that readiness — in a way that feels calm and sustainable. You can access it...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down just a little, only a little. The kitchen is warm. The sourdough starter is bubbling. There’s a coffee cake on the counter, and the smell of freshly ground beans fills the air. This week I’ve been making my sourdough coffee cake — tender, lightly sweet, perfect with a hot cup in hand. And it reminded me how much the coffee itself matters. If...
20 days ago • 1 min read