Simplee Rooted Farm & Co.

Rooted on 8 acres in East Texas, small farm with big dreams❤️

05/22/2026

Talk to me about bees🐝

We are officially adding bees to the farm and we are so excited for this next step in our homesteading journey. Honey bees do so much more than make honey — they help pollinate gardens, fruit trees, wildflowers, and crops, making them one of the hardest working parts of a healthy farm ecosystem.

A few fun bee facts:
🐝 One honey bee visits up to 5,000 flowers in a single day
🍯 Bees must collect nectar from about 2 million flowers to make just 1 pound of honey
👑 Every hive has one queen whose main job is laying eggs
💨 Honey bees communicate by doing a “waggle dance” to tell other bees where flowers are
🌸 Pollinators help produce about one-third of the food we eat

We are especially excited to add bees because they will help improve pollination around our gardens, future orchard, and pasture flowers while also teaching us even more about sustainable living and stewardship of the land.

Healthy bees = healthy gardens = healthy farm

Now tell me… do any of you keep bees? Drop your best beginner tips below!

05/18/2026

We packed up everything we owned and moved to a place we had never even been before.

No guarantees. No perfect plan. Just faith that we were building something better for our family.

We were tired of the fast pace, the processed food, and how disconnected life had started to feel. We wanted to learn how to grow our own food, raise animals, and create a life that felt more intentional and rooted.

Now we live on 8 acres in Texas, building our family homestead one project, one season, and one lesson at a time.

It’s hard work. It’s messy sometimes. But it’s also the most rewarding thing we’ve ever done. And we’re just getting started.

01/27/2026

We’re officially starting our greenhouse build 🌱

A greenhouse allows us to extend our growing season, start plants earlier, and protect delicate crops from unpredictable weather. It gives us more control over temperature, moisture, and pests, which means healthier plants and better harvests overall.

Beyond that, a greenhouse supports our goal of growing more of our own food—longer into the fall, earlier in the spring, and with more consistency year to year. It will also be home to herbs and flowers, creating a space that’s both productive and beautiful.

This is a big step toward self-sufficiency and intentional growing, and we’re excited to bring you along as we build it from the ground up.

01/25/2026

A simple herb-crusted chicken I make on repeat—easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Save this 🤍 Recipe will be included in my upcoming cookbook! Just an idea of the simple cozy meals to come👉🏻

01/24/2026

Weekly milk pickup done ✔️🥛

We’ve been a raw milk household for several years, and it’s something we intentionally choose for our family. We source from a local farm we trust, where the animals are pasture-raised and cared for with the same values we hold on our own farm.

One of our long-term homestead goals is to have our own dairy animals, and we’re currently researching sheep for both meat and milk. Sheep’s milk is especially appealing because it’s naturally higher in butterfat, protein, calcium, and vitamins than cow’s milk. Many people also find it easier to digest due to the smaller fat globules and different protein structure.

For now, we’re grateful for local farmers, fresh milk days, and the slow steps toward becoming more self-sufficient—one goal at a time 🌿

01/22/2026

We use pine shavings in our chicken coop and for good reason 🐓🌲

Pine shavings are highly absorbent, which helps keep moisture down and odors under control—two big factors in maintaining a healthy coop. A dry coop means fewer ammonia smells and healthier lungs for your chickens.

They’re also easy to spot clean. I can quickly scoop out wet areas and refresh as needed instead of completely changing bedding all the time. When it’s time for a full clean, the shavings break down well and can be added straight to the compost pile.

Once composted, those pine shavings (mixed with chicken manure) turn into nutrient-rich compost for the garden—closing the loop and putting nothing to waste.

Tip: always use kiln-dried pine shavings and avoid cedar. Cedar contains oils that can be harmful to chickens’ respiratory systems.

Simple, affordable, and effective—pine shavings make coop maintenance easier and more sustainable.

01/16/2026

If this is your vibe… we’re already friends 🌾

Around here you’ll find slow mornings, sourdough rising on the counter, fresh eggs in the basket, dirt under our nails, and real life happening in between. This feed is a mix of homesteading, from-scratch cooking, farm messes, family moments, and choosing a simpler, more intentional way of living.

No perfection. No trends for the sake of trends. Just honest days, cozy routines, growing food, learning as we go, and finding beauty in the ordinary. If you love old traditions, country sunrises, real food, and a slower pace—you’re in the right place. Welcome to Simplee Rooted🐓

01/15/2026

Homesteading doesn’t start with acres or animals — it starts with small, intentional choices.

Cooking from scratch, learning simple skills, growing what you can, and using what you already have all count.

Start where you are. Start small. The land can come later.

Follow along for simple homestead skills anyone can start today 🌾