Draw a Scale Map of Your Property

I get all excited and nerdy about planning all the plants that I want for every part of my yard, so this is a really fun activity – and it’s usedfull too of course. The possibilities here are pretty endless. Create a scale map of your property and you can draw in all the plants […]

The Importance of Knowing Your Plants

A bunch of years ago, when I first moved into this house, I was really interested in herbal healing, but I didn’t have any idea about what herbs look like. I just accepted what was given to me. Now that I’ve been studying to be an herbalist for a while, I’m learning just how bad […]

Evolution of my urban homestead over the 13 years I've lived here moonandharecollective.com

Evolution of the Homestead

I moved into this house almost 13 years ago with my (then) husband and two children. We moved in with the intention of starting an urban homestead to grow and preserve food for our little family. It’s had a lot of different looks over the years with varying amounts of help from my ex and […]

Chaos Gardening: Embracing the Wild and Unpredictable

I hadn’t heard about chaos gardening until recently, but it turns out that I’ve always been a chaotic gardener. It’s a label that I am happy to adopt! It’s a unique and liberating approach to gardening that I have found to be fun, rewarding, and much easier than traditional methods. Chaos gardening is about embracing […]

What is Urban Homesteading?

Urban homesteading is all about living sustainably and becoming more self-sufficient while still being in the city or suburbs. It involves activities that help you reduce your reliance on outside resources, take care of the environment, and build stronger communities right where you live. My goal is to help people start their own urban homesteads, […]