Welcome to a Farmish Kind of Life!
Honest talk about real life — from the farm to the front porch and beyond.
I’m Amy Dingmann: author, podcaster, deep thinker, and farmish truth-teller. For 17 years I’ve been writing about homesteading and real life — not the Pinterest-perfect kind, but the muddy, messy, honest kind! Around here, you’ll find porch talk from a motivational misfit: some days it’s chickens and garlic and how to build stuff, other days it’s midlife and deep thoughts and chaos. But I can say… it’s always real. Pull up a chair and stay awhile!
Fresh from the Farmish Blog
13 Easy Homemade Soup Recipes
The best thing about the weather getting colder is that our kitchens can get warmer. It’s time for SOUP! I’ve rounded up 13 of my favorite homemade recipes to help warm up your belly. We’ve got soups, chowders, chili, stew, and even a couple of homemade broths thrown in for good measure. You will find…
You Planted It. Now What? (Garden Care Basics)
New to gardening? These garden care basics will keep you growing without overwhelm. Simple tips for watering, harvesting, and staying sane in the dirt.
Afraid to Mess Up Your Garden? Read This First.
Afraid to mess up your garden? You’re not alone. Here’s why beginner mistakes are normal—and why you should plant the seeds anyway.
New Around Here? Start With These.
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Have you read my books?
I’ve written eight non-fiction books since 2012. My most recent, Peace Love and Bacon: Tales of a Farmish Kind of Life, is an honest and funny homesteading memoir.
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