Growing & Raising Food

Growing and raising food are an important part of becoming more self-reliant at Pappy’s Place. From planting the first garden and learning what grows well in the Missouri Ozarks to raising chickens, adding livestock, and preserving what the homestead produces, this is the journey toward putting more homegrown food on the table—one season and one lesson at a time.

Explore Growing and Raising Food

From planting the first seeds to preserving the harvest, explore the different ways Pappy’s Place is working toward producing more of its own food and becoming more self-reliant.

Gardening

From preparing the soil and planting seeds to dealing with weather, pests, successes, and failures, follow the garden at Pappy’s Place as we learn what it takes to grow food in the Missouri Ozarks.

Chickens & Poultry

From raising chicks and gathering fresh eggs to building secure housing and protecting the flock from predators, follow the successes, setbacks, and lessons that come with raising chickens and poultry at Pappy’s Place.

Livestock

From goats and rabbits to other livestock that may join Pappy’s Place along the way, follow the planning, care, challenges, and lessons involved in raising animals as part of a more self-reliant homestead.

Food Preservation

From canning and freezing to drying and storing the harvest, learn practical ways to preserve what Pappy’s Place produces so homegrown food can keep feeding the homestead long after the growing season ends.