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The Harvey Homestead Journal | Suburban Homesteading, Sourdough, Garden & Home 🌱
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items Welcome to my curated homesteading space — a slow, intentional approach to suburban homesteading rooted in sourdough baking, seasonal gardening, homemaking, and everyday life with littles. This list brings together everything I share and use in our h...
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Start Here: The Harvey Homestead Journal 🏡
Shop My Homestead Creations 🛒
Sourdough from Scratch 🍞
Garden to Table 🌱
Homestead Kitchen Favorites 🏡
Home & Simple Living Favorites 🧺
Start Here: The Harvey Homestead Journal 🏡
A simple entry point into my homesteading world. Here you’ll find an overview of what I make, share, and love—from sourdough and garden life to simple home rhythms—so you can explore in a way that feels approachable and inspiring.
Welcome to TheHarveyHomesteader.com 🌿 Tips and inspiration for suburban homesteaders — gardening, wellness, and cozy family life, all designed to bring a little homestead magic to your everyday.
The Harvey Homesteader
Shop My Homestead Creations 🛒
Links to my handmade and homegrown offerings, including sourdough bakes, seasonal goods, and other creations from my homestead. This section is where you’ll find current shop links and ways to support my small business.
Fresh homemade sourdough bread baked in small batches. View available loaves and order through my Bakesy shop.
Order Fresh Sourdough | Well & Ground Bakery on Bakesy to order!
I love creating handmade garden goodies — from birdhouses to loofahs — to bring a little charm to your home. Check out my Etsy shop for all my favorites!
Shop My Garden Goods on Etsy 🌿
100% pure essential oils for your home, wellness, and self-care. Explore my favorites and enjoy natural, soothing scents.
100% Pure Essential Oils | Well & Ground
This mushroom-style gourd birdhouse is grown right in my garden and hand-painted with care. Each one is truly one-of-a-kind—bringing a whimsical, natural touch to your outdoor space.
Hand-Painted Mushroom Gourd Birdhouse | Large Toadstool Garden Decor (Ready to Hang)
This mini mushroom gourd birdhouse is grown in my garden and hand-painted to match the full-size version. A smaller, equally charming piece that adds a whimsical touch to any outdoor space.
Hand-Painted Mushroom Gourd Birdhouse | Whimsical Toadstool Garden Decor
These seeds are grown right in my garden and perfect for planting your own birdhouse gourds! Start your garden from seed and watch these whimsical birdhouses come to life.
Birdhouse Gourd Seeds | Grow Natural Bird Houses | Heirloom NC Garden Seeds
These loofah seeds are grown right in my garden and perfect for growing your own natural sponges at home. A fun and rewarding plant that turns into a beautiful, sustainable addition to your kitchen.
Luffa Gourd Seeds | Grow Natural Loofah Sponges | Homegrown in NC | Heirloom Non-GMO
From seed to sponge—these loofahs are grown in my garden and finished with hemp string for easy use. A simple, low-waste staple for your home.
Natural Loofah Sponges with Hemp String - Ready to Hang Bath Sponges
Made from my active sourdough starter and carefully dehydrated for easy use. Simply rehydrate, feed, and start baking your own homemade sourdough—full instructions and story on my Etsy!
DIY Sourdough Starter for Beginners | Dehydrated Starter with Step-by-Step Instructions
Sourdough from Scratch 🍞
Everything I use, bake with, and share when it comes to sourdough—recipes, tools, favorite supplies, and resources for starting and maintaining a simple, nourishing sourdough routine at home.
I love these bread bags — big enough for round loaves, but also perfect for sandwich bread. Simple, sturdy, and great for storing or gifting your homemade bread!
25 Pcs Bread Bags for Homemade Sourdough
Perfect for proofing round sourdough loaves! These bannetons help your dough rise beautifully and hold its shape, giving you that bakery-quality crust and texture at home.
Banneton 9in Bread Proofing Basket Set of 2
I love using this handmade spurtle for mixing and shaping bread dough—it’s smooth, sturdy, and makes handling your dough so much easier.
Handmade Teak Spurtle for Sourdough Starter
Make slicing your sourdough loaves effortless and even with this handy bread slicer. Perfect for achieving consistent slices without squishing your beautiful crusty loaves!
13" Adjustable Wide Bread Slicer for Sourdough
This silicone bread sling makes transferring dough in and out of your oven effortless, keeping your loaves safe and perfectly shaped. Flexible, heat-resistant, and a must-have for every home baker!
Sourdough Silicone Bread Sling 2-Pack Non-Stick
Everything you need to start baking beautiful sourdough at home! This set includes 9" round and 10" oval bannetons, a bread lame, Danish whisk, bowl scraper, sourdough scraper, and linen liner—perfect for proofing, shaping, and scoring your loaves wi...
Sourdough Proofing Basket Gift Set, 9" Round & 10" Oval
This large half gallon mason jar is perfect for storing and growing your sourdough starter. Plenty of room for feeding and rising, while keeping everything clean, simple, and easy to monitor.
Half Gallon Wide Mouth Mason Jar with Lid
I love using this Lodge Dutch oven for baking sourdough—it creates the perfect steamy environment for a crispy crust and soft, airy inside. A must-have for achieving that classic bakery-style loaf at home!
Lodge 2 Qt Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven
A kitchen scale is a must for sourdough baking! Measuring by weight gives you more accurate, consistent results every time—helping you get the perfect dough and better loaves.
ZWILLING Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale 22lbs
Garden to Table 🌱
Resources and inspiration for growing food at home, from beginner-friendly garden planning to harvest-time tools and garden-to-kitchen practices that make the most of what you grow.
A must-have for keeping your garden healthy and thriving! These pruning shears make it easy to trim herbs, harvest veggies, and care for your plants with clean, precise cuts.
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears, 5/8-Inch Cut
This potting mat keeps all the dirt in one place, making planting and repotting so much easier (and cleaner!). Perfect for indoor or outdoor gardening without the mess.
BIUWING Large Plant Repotting Mat 43x30
These garden markers make it easy to keep track of what you’ve planted! Simple, practical, and perfect for staying organized as your garden grows.
2 Pack Black Garden Marker Pens Waterproof
These small peat pots are perfect for starting seeds and easily transferring seedlings as they grow. Biodegradable and convenient, they help your plants thrive without the transplant shock.
homenote 120 Peat Pots 3.15in w/ Labels
These 10-gallon grow bags are ideal for growing potatoes and other vegetables! Lightweight, durable, and breathable, they help roots thrive and make harvesting easy.
VIVOSUN 5-Pack 10 Gallon Heavy Duty Grow Bags
One of my favorite seed sources for the garden! High-quality seeds with great variety—perfect for growing a thriving, beautiful garden season after season.
Sow True Seed - Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seed Company, Asheville NC
This compost bin makes it easy to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. A simple, sustainable way to reduce waste and give back to your plants!
Compost Tumbler Bin Dual Chamber 43 Gal + Gloves
This seed starting mat provides gentle warmth to help seeds germinate faster and more evenly. Perfect for giving your garden the best start, especially in early spring!
BN-LINK Seedling Heat Mat 10x20.75, 2 Pack
This seed starting shelf keeps all your seedlings organized and thriving in one place. Perfect for maximizing space and creating a simple, efficient setup for starting your garden indoors.
Bstrip DIY Plant Shelf w/ 192W Grow Light, 8-Pack
Homestead Kitchen Favorites 🏡
My go-to kitchen tools and supplies that support baking, fermenting, cooking, and everyday homestead rhythms—practical, well-loved items I truly use and recommend.
This bread box keeps your homemade and store-bought loaves fresh longer while adding a charming touch to your kitchen. Perfect for storing all your favorite breads and baked treats!
Double Layer Wood Bread Box, 2 Tier, Black
Such a helpful tool for preserving your garden harvest! I use this to dehydrate fruits, veggies, and herbs so nothing goes to waste—perfect for stocking your pantry and enjoying homegrown goodness year-round.
NESCO FD-75A Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator
These wide mouth quart mason jars are a staple in my kitchen! Perfect for storing sourdough starter, pantry staples, and garden harvests—easy to fill, clean, and reuse every day.
Ball 32 oz Mason Jars, Wide Mouth Quart Canning Jars with Lids and Rings, 12-Pack Large Glass Jars for Home Canning and Fermenting
A natural, reusable way to store your bread! This beeswax wrap helps keep loaves fresh while allowing them to breathe—perfect for sourdough and an easy low-waste swap for your kitchen.
Bee's Wrap Beeswax Bread Wrap - Meadow Magic
This large glass bowl is perfect for bulk-rising sourdough, mixing dough, or any kitchen prep. Sturdy, versatile, and easy to clean—an essential for serious bakers and everyday cooking alike.
4.7 Quart Glass Sourdough Bread Bowl with Lid
These fermentation weights are perfect for keeping vegetables submerged in brine, helping your pickles, sauerkraut, and other ferments stay crisp and delicious.
4-Pack Fermentation Glass Weights for Wide Mouth Jars
These Pickle Pipe tops make fermenting veggies in mason jars simple and mess-free. They release gas naturally while keeping your pickles, sauerkraut, and other ferments fresh and bubbly.
Masontops Pickle Pipes Airlock Fermentation Lids
This large silicone baking mat is perfect for rolling dough, baking cookies, or roasting veggies. Nonstick, easy to clean, and reusable—an essential for every home baker.
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat 36x24 Red
This vegetable scraper makes it so easy to scoop up chopped veggies and transfer them to your pan or bowl—simple, efficient, and a total time-saver in the kitchen!
Pro Dough Pastry Scraper Stainless Steel
Home & Simple Living Favorites 🧺
Thoughtful favorites that support a slower, more intentional home—low-tox swaps, simple organization tools, and everyday items that make home life feel calmer and more grounded.
I love using this label maker to keep everything organized—from pantry jars to garden supplies. It makes your space feel clean, simple, and easy to maintain!
NIIMBOT B21 Portable Thermal Label Printer
These reusable bowl covers are perfect for covering dough, leftovers, and more—an easy, low-waste swap for your kitchen that’s both practical and sustainable.
Handmade Reusable Cotton Bowl Covers Set of 3
These reusable Stasher bags are a staple in my kitchen! Perfect for storing snacks, leftovers, and on-the-go essentials—an easy, low-waste swap you’ll use every day.
Stasher Silicone Reusable Storage Bags 4-Pack
I love supporting this local candle maker! Their nontoxic, hand-poured candles are beautiful, safe for your home, and fill any space with cozy, clean-burning warmth.
Bougie Christmas Holiday Candle | Gold Metallic | 13 oz | Clean & Handcrafted | Bells Box Collective
These reusable paper towels are perfect for reducing waste while keeping your kitchen clean. Soft, durable, and washable—an easy swap for a more sustainable home!
Reusable Paper Towels - Pack of 24, 100% Cotton
These POP containers make storing pantry staples, snacks, and baking ingredients easy and stylish. Airtight, stackable, and super convenient for keeping your kitchen organized and clutter-free.
OXO Good Grips 10 Piece POP Container Set
These natural loofah scrubbers are grown right in my garden and perfect for everyday kitchen cleaning. Durable, compostable, and a beautiful low-waste swap for your home.
Natural Loofah Scrubbing Discs For Kitchen & Bathroom Cleaning
This knife organizer keeps everything neatly tucked inside your drawer, freeing up counter space and creating a clean, clutter-free kitchen feel. Simple, functional, and such a game changer!
Utoplike Bamboo In-drawer Knife Block Organizer
I love using these Blueland refills for a simple, low-waste swap in my home. Just add water to reuse your bottle—clean, effective, and a more sustainable way to keep your space fresh!
BLUELAND Foaming Hand Soap Refill Tablets 4-Pack
Learn with Me 🎥
Free resources and learning spaces where I share more of my homesteading journey, including blog posts, YouTube videos, and tutorials focused on sourdough, gardening, and simple living.
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Made from my active sourdough starter and dried with care. Rehydrate, feed, and enjoy baking your own homemade loaves—full story and instructions in my Etsy shop!
DIY Sourdough Starter for Beginners | Dehydrated Starter with Step-by-Step Instructions