One of my favorite parts of our rustic homestead is a woodland trail that winds steeply to the uppermost limit of our property. Over the past 8 years of walking it, I’ve crossed paths with many snakes there. Like polite strangers, we note each others’ presence and continue on our separate ways. Recently, I had […] The post Snake Warnings and Cicero first appeared on Simplestead with Tasha. The post Snake Warnings and Cicero appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

I imagine some of you clicked on this wondering what I was going to try to sell you. Well, sorry to disappoint, but I’m all about doing stuff yourself and not having to spend money to live well. The thing I want to sell you is a simple idea that I know will make you […] The post For Better Health…Do this one thing! appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

Waking up has always been a slow process for me. Even after a good night of sleep, I stumble out of bed, dress, make my way to the chicken coop to let those lovelies out, and go make tea. Then I drink half the cup before I feel coordinated and mentally alert. Once I get […] The post Environmental Awakening appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

Bad pun, I know. But today, I have thyme and lots of it! Plus, it’s Easter Sunday and sunny. What better way to use my thyme than to reap an abundant harvest. I know the thyme is right because the sun is warming the tiny but potent leaves. Their savory, citrusy, spicy aroma is noticeable […] The post Make Thyme appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

Weed-Free Gardening is in print and shipping out to readers today! Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered and to all of you who plan to order soon! You do literally pay my salary (and lots of other people’s too). Plus, you make all the work that goes into creating a book like this so […] The post Today’s the Big Day! appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

Weed-Free Gardening is causing quite the debate in the garden world! People everywhere are wondering if it’s actually possible to have a weed-fee garden. And I’m talking about people who haven’t even heard of the book and don’t even know it exists! The idea of a Weed-Free Garden is, of course, completely ridiculous. Plus, when […] The post Announcing My Weed-Free Gardening Book Tour! appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

With goats to milk, poultry to care for, and as my dad’s round-the-clock caretakers, Matt and I rarely get to leave the homestead together for more than a few hours at a time. But this month, we took an overnight road trip. The trip was enlightening and even(tually) uplifting in unexpected ways. For this month’s […] The post July on (and off) the Homestead appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

Those three ideas in the title of this post are pretty much the heart and art of living well today. They are also the focus of Issue 4 of Epicurean Living. For any newcomers, Epicurean Living is a free PDF magazine I create about philosophy, gardening, homesteading, creativity, and ecology. You can open and read, […] The post Embrace Change, Adapt, Grow appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

Thanks to the Superfood Garden Summit – I noticed a lot of new readers signed up to receive updates this weekend. So, I wanted to say hello and welcome all of you new friends to Simplestead! I’m a bit of a recluse and with good reason… I live on a lovely homestead with my life […] The post A Quick Hello! appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more

June is a pivotal month on the homestead – literally! Cool season crops come out. Warm season crops go in. And until a few years ago, I used to dread this time of year and all the work to be done in the garden! It was hot, humid, and a horrible time to turn beds. […] The post June on the Homestead appeared first on Simplestead with Tasha ..read more