I’m Laura Lawrence-
— a Midwest homesteader, educator, and author of Seed to Plate: A Homesteading Gardening Guide and Cookbook and Sourdough for Everyday Life: From Starter to Artisan. My journey into homesteading began over 24 years ago in the heart of the Midwest in Northern Michigan above the 45th parallel, with a single garden box and a few tomato plants — a humble start that grew into a life I now consider deeply blessed.
Start Simple: Learn Sourdough
If you’re not sure where to begin—start here.
Sourdough is one of the easiest ways to begin working with real food in your own kitchen.
No strict schedules. No confusion. Just real results.
Seed to Plate:
A Homesteading Gardening Guide & Cookbook
Rooted in Real Experience
Grow your own food with confidence. Cook nourishing meals from what you grow. Build a kitchen—and a life—rooted in real food.
Every tip, recipe, and lesson comes from years of trial, error, abundance, and learning what truly works in a home garden and homestead kitchen. Grab your copy of my book today.
This lifestyle isn’t about doing everything at once.
It’s about doing what matters.
- Growing your food.
- Feeding your family well.
- Living with intention.