Welcome to our backyard homestead! We’re a older Gen X couple with a passion for gardening, raising chickens, and living a more sustainable lifestyle. For over a decade, we’ve been cultivating our 20 x 40 garden filled with raised beds and containers, alongside caring for our flock of 10 happy chickens. What started as a simple hobby has grown into a way of life that brings us joy, health, and a deeper connection to the food we eat.

We fell in love with the taste of fresh, homegrown produce and have spent years learning how to preserve our harvest, fine-tune our gardening techniques, and make the process easier as we grow older. Gardening and raising chickens have become more than just practical skills—they’re our therapy. There’s something magical about watching seeds sprout into thriving plants or spending time with our chickens as they cluck and scratch around the yard. It’s good for the soul.

This website is our way of sharing our journey with you. Whether it’s tips on gardening, stories about our chickens, or insights into the cost savings and health benefits of homesteading, we hope to inspire and encourage you to grow along with us. In the next year to 18 months, we’re planning an exciting new chapter: relocating and starting our homestead from scratch. Until then, we’ll continue to share what we’re doing at our current location, offering a glimpse into the ups and downs of backyard homesteading.

We invite you to explore our blog, follow our adventure, and check out our videos on YouTube. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a chicken enthusiast, or just starting your own homesteading journey, we hope you’ll find something here to inspire you. Let’s learn and grow together!

You can find our videos here:

Youtube: Larkz Homesteadish

TikTok: @Larkz0717 Larkz_Homesteadish

Facebook: Larkz Homesteadish