We’ve been raising chickens, tending a big garden, and figuring out our five-acre hobby farm in Wilton, Iowa for years now. Some of it works beautifully. Some of it doesn’t.

I share all of it here — the livestock wins, the garden failures, the harvests worth celebrating, and everything in between. Whether you have five acres or just a patio, there’s something here for you.

Latest Adventure on the Hobby Farm

Whether it’s growing herbs on a city windowsill or raising chickens in a suburban backyard, homesteading fosters a sense of fulfillment, increases sustainability, and allows families to craft a unique path towards a more eco-friendly and self-reliant life.

Homesteading has a modern and versatile approach that can thrive in both rural and urban settings. Here’s how we strive to make modern homesteading accessible regardless of your location or lifestyle.

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Backyard Flocks

Chickens, turkeys, guineas, geese + more on the homestead.

Great Pyrenees Dogs

Growing Food

All Hobby Farm Life