Our Simple Homestead began on a farm.
It continues now on a small town lot in western Pennsylvania.
After downsizing and relocating to a 95-year-old brick home in a quiet mountain town, we refused to leave behind the skills and habits built over decades of homesteading.
Space is limited here. Gardens must fit on a deck. Storage must fit where it can. Deer do their best to undo the work. Still, our first container garden proved what is possible. In one small season, we grew yellow wax beans, tomatoes, cabbage, butternut squash, strawberries, herbs, and more.
This site documents how traditional food-growing and pantry practices can be adapted to small homes, small lots, balconies, and decks — without giving up self-reliance.
As we settle into this old house and make it our forever home, I invite you to follow along. You’ll find practical ideas for growing food in tight spaces, storing it in a modest home, and adjusting old ways to new realities.
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