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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 If you've been hanging out with me much at all you'll know how much I love planting garlic and encouraging others to plant as well. If you want to learn how I have a free training lesson that teaches you literally every single step on how to grow, harvest & cure garlic. Learn how HERE. I'm currently awaiting anxiously the sight of my scapes (I grow hardneck) - once they start appearing I'll cut them off and use them in several recipes like my "Poor Man's Pesto" or my...
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...