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  • Growing Through the Heat

    As we move through July, we’re reminded that the middle of the year offers a unique opportunity to pause and reflect. Whether the first half of the year has gone… Read more

  • Midyear Blessings

    Just like that, we are halfway through 2026. This is the time of year when mornings seem to blend into nights, and the days pass by in a whirlwind of… Read more

  • Rooted in Community

    May arrives in a bittersweet way. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue on this journey that has grown into something much greater than we ever imagined. Each seed… Read more

  • Seeds, Sunshine & Service

    There’s an old saying we all know, “April showers bring May flowers”. But this year, here in Summerville, SC, those showers have been few and far between. And as beautiful as… Read more

  • Spring is Sprouting

    March has finally arrived, and on the 4th, we celebrated our 29th “Day We Met” Anniversary!  Looking back, we realize that the most beautiful parts of our life together were… Read more

  • Stillness & Stewardship

    My favorite month awoke wrapped in snow. February is the month of love, and it has arrived with both warmth and sorrow in my heart. As I continue to grieve… Read more

  • Our Year Begins

    As we step into 2026, the quiet rhythm of the homestead reminds us that new beginnings don’t always arrive with fireworks. Sometimes they start softly embracing the simple, hardworking life… Read more

  • Holiday Cheer

    Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous new year. 2025 was filled with Blessings. Thank you for supporting us. We look forward to continuing this journey with you… Read more

  • Fall Favor

    After a bountiful harvest from spring and summer, fall arrives in time for the garden to rest with deeply rooted vegetables and leafy greens. The leaves are changing, and the… Read more

  • Not for Profit

    Fall has arrived with chilled mornings and warm afternoons. We only harvested 1 Cinderella pumpkin so far! None of our Jack Be Little or Big Max pumpkin seeds germinated this… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Benita, a homesteader and naturalist enthusiast who has dedicated her life to farm livin’ along side her husband. Through this blog, I aim to share my journey, insights, experiences and products. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of purposeful living together!

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