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Your guide to simple living, backyard gardening, cozy farmhouse style, and everyday homestead life. Here you’ll find real-life tips and inspiration to help you grow, create, and live well, no matter how much space you have.

A Real-Life Homestead... One Acre at a Time !

I’m Sandra, from New Brunswick, Canada. Along with my family, I’m turning our little acre into a cozy, working homestead filled with gardens, chickens, and simple living. Here, I share real-life tips, lessons learned, and inspiration from our everyday journey. Come grow, learn, and create a little homestead magic with me.

9 Easy Medicinal Herb Garden Plants Every Beginner Should Grow

9 Easy Medicinal Herb Garden Plants Every Beginner Should Grow

Learn how to start a medicinal herb garden with 9 easy, beginner-friendly plants you can grow at home for teas, salves, and everyday natural remedies. ...more

Gardening

January 23, 20268 min read

9 Simple Indoor Herb Garden Ideas for Busy Women Who Want Fresh Herbs

9 Simple Indoor Herb Garden Ideas for Busy Women Who Want Fresh Herbs

Discover simple indoor herb garden ideas designed for busy women. Learn easy, low-maintenance ways to grow fresh herbs indoors using small spaces and everyday setups. ...more

Gardening

January 09, 202615 min read

10 Creative Ways to Use Garden Arches and Trellises in Your Cottage Garden

10 Creative Ways to Use Garden Arches and Trellises in Your Cottage Garden

In this post, I’ll share ten creative ways to use garden arches and trellises to enhance your cottage garden, incorporating lush greenery, cozy aesthetics, and timeless charm. ...more

Gardening

April 04, 20255 min read

How to Build a Charming Cottage Garden Pathway with Natural Materials

How to Build a Charming Cottage Garden Pathway with Natural Materials

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to build a picturesque cottage garden pathway using natural materials, from stone and gravel to wood and mulch. ...more

Gardening

April 04, 20255 min read

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