Welcome to Willowbottom

Your complete guide to modern homesteading & Sustainable living

Homesteading isn’t about having the perfect setup—it’s about making the most of what you have, wherever you are. Maybe you’re dreaming of a big, sprawling garden, or maybe you’re just trying to keep a few herbs alive on your windowsill. Or maybe you’re simply looking for ways to live more sustainably and reduce your impact on the planet. Either way, you belong here.

Garden Guide

Thinking about starting a garden but not sure where to begin? Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while and want to improve things?

No matter where you’re at, now’s the perfect time to dream, plan, and dig in. We’re here to make growing food feel doable, rewarding, and good for the planet—without the overwhelm.

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Three Sisters Gardening method

Easy Homemade Crusty Rolls

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Five reasons you should raise quail instead of chickens

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Modern Homesteading

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  • Happy gotcha day to Isla! We picked her up 8 years ago today, and she's still as energetic and ornery as ever. The first photo is today, the beach pic is 12 weeks old, other pics are 8 weeks old (the day we picked her up). #beagle #beaglepuppy #gotchaday #petphotography #dogphotography
  • Why do we make gardening so complicated? Raised beds, perfect rows, expensive soil, special fertilizers—when did growing food turn into a science project? Our ancestors didn’t have garden centers. They just… planted things. 🌱 Instead of overcomplicating it, try this: ✔️ Throw down some seeds and see what happens ✔️ Skip the perfect rows—nature doesn’t grow in straight lines ✔️ Let plants work together (companion planting is a game-changer) ✔️ Mulch and forget it—seriously, nature does most of the work Gardening should be fun, not stressful. Give yourself permission to experiment and learn as you go. 🌿 💬 Tell me—what’s the easiest thing you’ve ever grown? #SimpleGardening #RegenerativeFarming #GrowYourOwnFood
  • It’s seed-starting time, Zone 6! 🌱 If you’re dreaming of a lush garden this year, now’s the time to get those seeds going indoors! Starting early gives your plants a head start and means stronger, healthier crops when it’s time to move them outside. 💡 Swipe through to see what you should start indoors right now! What’s the first thing you plant every year? Drop your gardening plans below! 👩‍🌾⬇️ #GardenPlanning #Zone6Gardening #SeedStarting #GrowYourOwnFood #HomesteadingLife
  • Ever notice how much energy we spend fighting nature? We pull "weeds", mow down dandelions and wildflowers, spray pesticides, and then wonder why the pollinators are disappearing. 🤦🏼‍♀️ But here's the thing: Nature knows what it's doing. That dandelion in your year? It's breaking up compacted soil. (They're also super healthy for you!) That clover? It's fixing nitrogen. That wild patch in the corner? It's a sanctuary for bees, butterflies, and birds. Instead of fighting nature, what if we worked with it? What if we let the "weeds" grow and watch the magic happen? Be honest - do you let weeds grow in your yard, or do you still pull them? Let's chat ⏬ #rewildyouryard #permaculturegarden #noplanetb
  • Old-growth forests are in danger. In my latest blog post, I explain why old-growth forests are so important and what we can do to protect them. Link in bio. #noplanetb🌎 #wildlifeconservation #oldgrowthforest #stoplogging
  • 🙋🏼‍♀️ Who's ready to start working in the garden? #gardengrown #gardening #homesteadlife #permaculturegarden