Learn how to grow, harvest, cook, and preserve seasonal food.

about Nichole

About Nichole

Mom. Wife. gardener. Chef. Homesteader.

I share practical homesteading skills, from-scratch recipes, and simple heartland wisdom to help you live a slower, more meaningful life. At The Farmhouse Family, every tip and tradition is rooted in self-sufficiency and seasonal living. From backyard gardens to preservation tips, holiday traditions to DIY projects, everything here is rooted in self-sufficiency and seasonal living. Pull up a chair—we’re making the most of every season, one jar, one recipe, and one memory at a time.

What’s in season?

Check out these seasonal recipes for spring!

Want to grow a garden?
Grab my free annual gardening planner.

Cook From-Scratch

Cook from scratch and enjoy simple, feel-good recipes that fill your table with comforting farmhouse flavor inspired by Broken P Ranch.

Gardening Tips

Grow your best vegetable garden ever with these practical and in-depth tips and tricks. In fact, The Farmhouse Family is known for its thriving gardens and homegrown harvests.

Gardening

Sustainable, beginner-friendly gardening guides to help you grow a plentiful harvest at home.

Preservation Basics

There are a lot of ways to preserve food like canning, dehydration, freeze drying, freezing, salt curing, or fermentation.

Preserving Food

Preserving food is a simple way to make the harvest last and keep your pantry stocked year-round.

Holidays

Holidays are a time to gather close, share good food, and make simple, meaningful memories around the table. Broken P Ranch traditions make holidays truly special.