The work that doesn’t get noticed yet
March 26, 2026
The greenhouse tulips opened all at once while everything else was still in progress. A letter about trusting the quiet work that nobody sees.
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Field Notes
Stories and guides from the life we’re designing on purpose: what’s growing in the garden, what’s cooking in the farm kitchen, life with the animals, and a little of everything in between.
How We Grow Potatoes in a Wire Tower (Easy to Plant, No Digging to Harvest)
March 24, 2026
Learn how to grow potatoes in a simple wire tower using soil, hay and seed potatoes, when to plant by your frost date, and how to cure and store your harvest. No digging required.
What happens when you live with intention
February 26, 2026
London mornings, old book spines, walls of yarn, and markets arranged with intention. A letter about letting a city teach you to design on purpose.
Sourdough Discard Scones (With or Without Discard)
February 24, 2026
These are the kind of scones that pair with a morning cup of tea on a London windowsill — or a Sunday
How to Arrange Store-Bought Flowers So They Look Natural
February 23, 2026
Learn how to arrange store-bought flowers naturally, plus simple tips to help cut flowers last longer at home.
Heart-Shaped Sourdough Pop Tarts (With or Without Discard)
February 17, 2026
There’s something deeply nostalgic — and utterly delightful — about homemade sourdough Pop Tarts. Especially when you shape them into hearts and
How I Feed My Sourdough Starter Before Travel
February 12, 2026
Sourdough has a way of teaching you flexibility. You can follow recipes, track timings, weigh everything perfectly — and still end up
Forgot to Plant Poppy Seeds? Try This Cold Stratification Ice Cube Trick
February 10, 2026
Every year, poppy seeds end up tucked into a drawer, a basket, or a garden tote… and suddenly spring is knocking. The
Easy No-Bake Energy Bites for Travel, Busy Days, and Healthy Snacking
February 5, 2026
Healthy snacking and getting ready for an adventure — whether it is a long travel day, a busy week, or simply life
Love doesn’t shrink when you step away
February 5, 2026
Leaving the farm, the animals, and the people who fill it. A letter about how love stretches and holds steady when you step away for a while.
Snail Roll Seed Starting: How to Start Seeds Early Without Trays
February 3, 2026
A snail roll is a strip of moist potting soil rolled into a loose spiral, with seeds sown along the top edge.
Grape Jelly from Homemade or Store-Bought Juice
January 29, 2026
When grape vines are heavy at the end of summer, I don’t rush to make jelly. I make juice. I cook the
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- Pull Up a ChairA story from our week
- Out in the GardenWhat’s growing and what’s working
- From the Farm KitchenA recipe or a preserving tip
- Tuck It in Your PocketOne idea to carry with you
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