314: You Don’t Have to Do it All, But…
Today I’m talking about the strange pressure that can build on either end of the homesteading spectrum—from doing it all to doing almost nothing—and how to find the honest, grounded middle.
Author: Amy Dingmann
314: Overinformed and Over It
Today I’m talking about over-information. The constant barrage of updates, alerts, and hot takes that don’t make us safer—they just make us more anxious. It’s not that we shouldn’t be informed. It’s that we’ve forgotten how to live without the noise. So… let’s talk about finding peace in a world that thrives on panic.
Easy Gardening for Beginners: A Stupid Simple Start
So you want to grow your own food, but every time you search “how to start a garden,” you end up buried under 47 tabs of advice that makes it sound like you need a degree, a greenhouse, and three years of soil samples before …
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.
How Much Space Do I Need to Grow a Garden?
How much garden space do you really need? As much or as little as you’re willing to tend. You don’t need a giant garden to grow food. You need a small, manageable garden that works for you.
What to Plant in Your Garden: A Realistic Beginner’s Guide
Let me save you from the two-hour internet spiral: you don’t need a chart, a downloadable planner, or seventeen YouTube videos to figure out what to plant in your garden. You just need to ask yourself one question…
How to Start a Garden Without Overthinking It
You will learn more from sticking your hands in the dirt than you ever will from watching another YouTube video. Mistakes are part of the process. Imperfect gardens still grow food. And sometimes the best way to figure out how to start a garden… is just to try.
Easy Homemade Pie Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Make
These farmish approved pies have been made and enjoyed a zillion times in my kitchen. All the recipes are finally in one place!
311: Why I Will Keep Showing Up Messy
I posted a photo of the inside of my barn recently. A random busy day. Mid-project. Chaotic mess. It wasn’t staged. It wasn’t curated. It wasn’t meant to impress anyone. But ohhh buddy, the internet had thoughts. So let’s talk about it…