New series: Back to the Basics
It all started on a cool crisp morning, sipping coffee and enjoying the excitement of springs arrival. I always dreamed of moving out of state, but this spring I took “bloom where your planted” to a whole new level! I never thought I could create an oasis in the desert, I like did, but I was set on trying. I was pregnant with our third child, homeschooling, raising chicks and ready for change.
Passionate about sourcing real food, our family planted a straw bale garden. Yes, I believed our desert soil was so depleted and un-plant-able, that we conditioned and planted inside of straw bales.
I’m not sure how your gardening journey began or if your in the same boat I was in over 7 years ago- eager to start, but I am here to share with you what I’ve learned and my hope is to encourage you to get back to the basics. Whether that’s sourcing your own food within the garden, making delicious gut-healthy sourdough bread, or taking up crochet and knitting. I’m passionate about cultivating a way of slow living that’s good for the family and good for the soul.
Good things take time and attention
It’s been a slow and steady process, diving into these traditional skills of the past, but the rewards are well worth it- a sense of accomplishment, a community eager to join me and a desire to learn more.
Practical ways to get started now
Gardening– Not sure what to grow? Our flower and vegetable guides are designed to help you succeed in growing a bountiful flower or vegetable garden! Covering seed starting, transplanting & hardening off seedlings.
We also cover gardening maintenance- Discussing soil health, beneficial insects, pest control, when to fertilize, and mycorrhizae. As well as when to plant- A complete month by month seed starting schedule for zones 4-10.
Sourdough Starter– Why sourdough? We believe bread should be made with 3 simple ingredients and a slow fermentation process.
Sourdough is much more than a flavor, in fact it’s a technique. Sourdough is created through a fermentation process that helps pre-digest the starch’s in wheat. The wild yeast and bacteria in sourdough work together, making the dough rise and develop great flavor. Sourdough describes the rich and tangy flavors which are a result of the fermentation process that takes place with a live active starter.
Crocheting– Whether you have tried crochet in the past or you’re an absolute beginner, this course will help you learn the basic skills of crocheting!
A 30 page guide with step by step photo tutorials. Covering everything from supplies, how to attach the yarn to your crochet hook, how to properly hold your yarn & hook, creating stitches, how to read a pattern, and fastening off. By the end of this course you will have created your first crochet project! Establishing yourself as a beginner crocheter, moving onto that Pinterest board full of projects.
New series: Back to the Basics
I’m looking forward to this new series, where we will be doing a deep-dive into the relationship we have we with food. We’ll be looking at where our food comes from- the farmer or the factory? How it’s grown, the time it takes and sharing real wholesome recipes.
Bringing the family together with farming, gardening and a simpler way of life.
Hello, my name is Tara Philipp of She’s Rooted Home. Where I share my families lifestyle, as we get back to the basics and embrace this season of homemaking.
ABOUT US
At the heart of She’s Rooted Home is a family with a deep rooted desire to get back to the basics and inspire others to do the same. Sharing these simple and meaningful life-giving traditions is behind the core purpose of She’s Rooted Home. Learn more about sourcing your own food within the garden, making delicious gut-healthy sourdough bread, and cultivating a way of slow living that’s good for the family and good for the soul.
