There’s something magical about sharing sourdough starter. Whether you’re mailing it to a friend across the country or offering it to your farm customers, dehydrated sourdough starter is a clever, reliable, and shelf-stable way to spread the joy of baking. It’s like sending a living time capsule—one that will rise again with a little water and flour. In this guide, you’ll learn how to dehydrate sourdough starter step-by-step, how to package it for mailing, and more!

If you’ve been dreaming of growing vibrant herbs, veggies, and flowers for your community—or just getting your hands in the soil—then this is where it all truly begins: seed germination. At our nursery, we’ve just kicked off our first round of plant starts, and I’m excited to walk you through how I’m doing it and how you can too—whether you’re starting a business or simply planting for home and homestead.

Starting a plant nursery from scratch might sound like a dream reserved for those with acres of land, fancy greenhouses, and generations of farming knowledge — but the truth is, anyone can do it. With a little vision, some basic materials, and a whole lot of heart, launching a nursery can become a powerful way to grow income, beauty, and legacy right from the ground up.

Clay soil gets a bad rap—and for good reason. It's dense, compacted, and drains poorly. When it's dry, it cracks like concrete. When it's wet, it clumps into slick, soupy bricks. For new farmers and gardeners, it feels like trying to grow carrots in a parking lot. But here’s the good news: clay soil is not a curse—it's a foundation.

Buying land isn’t just a real estate transaction. It’s a life shift—a statement that you’re ready to live differently. But here’s the thing: buying land for a farm, homestead, or self-sufficiency project is not the same as buying a house in the suburbs. And no one hands you a checklist. So I’m going to do that for you. Here’s what I learned—the hard way—so you don’t have to.