About Brittney’s Journey to Homesteading

My homestead journey began in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was newly married to my wonderful husband, Buck, and had just bought our first home. We felt like the world was our oyster, but when COVID hit, we experienced quite a scare. Like many others, our eyes were opened to the profound flaws inherent in our current system. We dove headfirst into reworking our entire lifestyle to reflect independence and knowledge that opens the path to better health. What started as a few simple sourdough recipes quickly evolved into an exciting adventure of grinding our own wheat, home ferments, canning, scratch cooking, gardening, even raising some chickens, and so much more. Today, our family continues to grow, as does our homestead and knowledge base. My hope is that you find inspiration and helpful information here, where the Huckleberries Grow, as I share our beautiful life on the Houghton Homestead.

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From starting a vegetable garden and raising chickens to preserving food and crafting homemade goods, each post is a chapter of my ongoing adventure. But this blog isn’t just about what I do; it’s about what we can learn together. It’s a space for sharing knowledge, inspiring each other, and building a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for a simpler, more sustainable way of life.

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