Hi, I’m a homesteader in Northern Michigan with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in self-sufficiency, natural living, and traditional skills. Over the years, I’ve built a life rooted in growing, making, and doing — and I love sharing what we do and how we do it to help others create their own empowered path.
Garlic - What to do with the scapes & all that garlic?
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Food Prood - Laura Lawrence
Hi, I’m a homesteader in Northern Michigan with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in self-sufficiency, natural living, and traditional skills. Over the years, I’ve built a life rooted in growing, making, and doing — and I love sharing what we do and how we do it to help others create their own empowered path.
Laura Lawrence Hi Reader I did something a little crazy… For a limited time, several of my gardening guides are just: 🌱 ONLY $2 each Topics include: 🍅 Tomatoes🥔 Potatoes🧅 Onions🫘 Dry Beans🫛 Pole Beans🥦 Broccoli🎃 Squash…and more Now before you rush over… If you already own my book, Seed to Plate, much of this information is already inside there. 😊 Think of these guides as:✔️ quick references✔️ crop-specific refreshers✔️ an affordable way to focus deeper on one thing you’re struggling with But...
Laura Lawrence From Starter to Artisan Hi Reader Hot take: I’m not feeding my starter three times a day. I have: 🌱 gardens🐑 animals👨👩👧👦 kids🍽️ meals to make…and approximately 47 other things happening Which means my sourdough has to work in real life. I think beginners quit because they’re told sourdough has to be: ❌ exact❌ strict❌ time consuming I disagree. You need enough understanding to make it work. Not fear. Not perfection. Just practical knowledge and confidence. That’s the approach I...
Laura Lawrence Hi Reader I’ve noticed something over the years… A LOT of people want to preserve food. But then they start thinking about: 😬 pressure canners😬 safety😬 water bath vs pressure canning😬 "What if I mess this up?" …and suddenly those extra beans or tomatoes don’t seem so exciting anymore. I get it. Preserving can feel overwhelming at first. That’s exactly why I put together: 🫙 Preserving the Harvest: Water Bath & Pressure Canning A practical guide meant to help you understand...