Welcome.
Welcome to Holler and a Half! We’re a husband and wife duo embracing modern homesteading on 5 acres and a tight budget. Here, we share our many passions tied to the land, from seasonal cooking and growing our ingredients to animal husbandry and fixer upper projects. Join us as we learn and share while transforming our 5-acre fixer-upper in Middle Tennessee into our family’s legacy.
OUR ORIGIN STORY
Not exactly your stereotypical homesteaders.
FIXER UPPER
Learning as we go and taking on one project at a time (for the rest of time!)
from Scratch
Because everything tastes better when it’s made with love!
THE BARNYARD
Meet the most spoiled critters in all of
Middle Tennessee.
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Freshly Made on the Blog
Hi! I’m Harper!
My journey to homesteading is a story of transformation, a path that led me from the hustle and bustle of city life to the tranquil rhythms of the countryside. It’s a tale of embracing simplicity, sustainability, and the profound joy of growing and creating with my own hands.
Start Your Homestead
Embark on a transformative journey into self-reliance and sustainability, creating a life that’s in harmony with nature.
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Introducing my new Book
Grounded Roots
Laying the Foundations of Your Homestead Dream
This book serves as a comprehensive roadmap, taking readers through the crucial stages of establishing their own homestead. Beginning with the fundamentals of selecting the right land, the book delves into the essentials of sustainable living, from growing organic produce to raising livestock and implementing renewable energy sources.
Grow your own food
Cultivate your garden and reap the rewards of fresh, organic produce, sown and nurtured by your own hands.
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Grab a copy of my free
Annual Garden Planner
This book serves as a comprehensive roadmap, taking readers through the crucial stages of establishing their own homestead. Beginning with the fundamentals of selecting the right land, the book delves into the essentials of sustainable living, from growing organic produce to raising livestock and implementing renewable energy sources.
Cook from Scratch
Rediscover the art of cooking with whole, natural ingredients, creating meals that are both nourishing and delicious.
Homeschooling
Rediscover the art of cooking with whole, natural ingredients, creating meals that are both nourishing and delicious.