🌞 What to Plant Indoors This Spring + Seasonal Living 101

IN TODAY'S EDITION

1. Homestead Tip 🌱

2. Poll Results From Last Sunday 📊

3. All Things Homestead: The Best Veggies to Grow Indoors 🤓

4. Personal Development: Simple Ways to Live Seasonally This Spring 🌼

5. Today's Top Picks 🛍️

6. Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣

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This Earth Day, Let’s Start at Home

You’re buying “eco-friendly” cleaners that cost too much and still leave you wondering what your kids are breathing in.

You want to do better, for your family and the planet, but you’re overwhelmed by all the info out there.

That’s why April’s Challenge is all about Spring Cleaning with All-Natural Cleaners.

No fluff. No greenwashing. Just simple, effective recipes using what’s already in your kitchen.

Inside this month’s challenge, you’ll get:

• Easy, non-toxic cleaner recipes

• A room-by-room spring cleaning guide

• Budget-friendly tips that actually work

• Sustainable ways to declutter without waste

Let’s make Earth Day more than just a hashtag.
Let’s make it the day you finally said no more chemicals in your home.

✨ And yes, January, February, and March challenges are still available when you join.

POLL RESULTS FROM LAST SUNDAY

Which garden veggie best represents your Easter energy?

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Carrots – classic and full of energy

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Peas – soft, sweet, and growing fast

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Beets – earthy and grounded

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Lettuce – light, fresh, and ready for new starts

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Potatoes – quiet but deeply rooted

via @beehiiv polls

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ALL THINGS HOMESTEAD

The Best Veggies to Grow Indoors This Spring 🤓

Not everyone has garden beds or wide-open space, but that doesn’t mean they can’t grow their own food. Luckily, indoor gardening can still feed your table and soothe your soul.

Let’s dig into what really grows well indoors, without needing a greenhouse or fancy grow lights.

Why Indoor Gardening Just Makes Sense

• You control the environment.

• Fresh harvests all year long.

• It’s low-cost and simple.

The Best Vegetables to Grow Indoors

1. Leafy Greens
Lettuce, spinach, kale, and arugula grow fast and don’t need much space. Use shallow containers with drainage and keep the soil moist. Snip leaves as needed, and they’ll keep coming back.

2. Radishes
They sprout fast and don’t need deep soil. Use a wide container and harvest in 30 days or less. They like cooler temps and direct sunlight, so a bright window works great.

3. Green Onions
These are a beginner favorite. Place leftover roots in a glass with water, and they’ll regrow in days. Transfer to soil when they get strong enough for sturdier plants.

4. Carrots
Use a deep pot, at least 12 inches, and choose smaller varieties like Parisian or Thumbelina. Keep soil slightly damp and give them 6–8 hours of light daily.

5. Herbs (Bonus!)
Okay, not technically vegetables, but worth mentioning. Basil, parsley, thyme, and mint grow easily indoors and boost every meal. Use small pots and trim often to keep them producing.

6. Peas
Peas need support, so give them a stake or string. Use a large container and place them near a window with at least 6 hours of sun. Sugar snap peas grow best indoors.

7. Bell Peppers
These love warmth and sunshine. Use a 12-inch pot or bigger and turn the container often so all sides get light. They need time (2 to 3 months) but the reward is worth it.

8. Tomatoes
Cherry or patio tomatoes work best. They do need support and more sun, about 8 hours a day. So consider a grow light if your space is dim. Use large pots and don’t overwater.

9. Microgreens
They’re tiny but packed with nutrients. Use a shallow tray and scatter seeds like broccoli, mustard, or radish. Mist with water, and harvest in about 10 days.

Tips for a Successful Indoor Garden

• Use pots with drainage holes: No one likes soggy roots, not even plants. Set pots on trays or old plates to catch water.

• Choose the right window: South- or west-facing windows usually get the most light. If sunlight is limited, rotate the pots daily.

• Stick to a watering schedule: Most indoor veggies like their soil damp, not soaked. Stick your finger in the dirt to test.

• Use organic potting mix: Garden soil is too dense for indoor pots. Pick a loose, well-draining mix for the best growth.

• Don’t overcrowd your plants: Give each one room to breathe. Good air circulation helps prevent mold and pests.

Common Challenges (and How to Handle Them)

• Yellowing leaves? Could mean overwatering or not enough light. Adjust one thing at a time.

• Leggy plants? They’re reaching for light. Move them to a sunnier spot or add a grow bulb.

• Slow growth? Try a small boost of indoor-safe fertilizer once a month.

Simple Indoor Gardening Checklist

Here’s what you need to get started:

☐ Small containers or repurposed jars/pots

☐ Organic potting mix

☐ Vegetable seeds (or kitchen scraps like green onion roots)

☐ Sunny window (or a basic grow light if needed)

☐ Water mister or small watering can

☐ Patience and a touch of curiosity

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Simple Ways to Live Seasonally This Spring 🌼

Spring can feel like a rush. Everyone’s saying “plant this, clean that, go here.” But for homemakers and homesteaders, this season is also about noticing more. And it starts with seasonal living.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, disconnected, or tired of rushing through your days, this is your reminder to come back to the present.

Easy Spring Activities That Keep You Grounded

1. Open the windows, even if it’s chilly: Fresh air helps move out the winter energy. Do it during dishes, folding laundry, or morning coffee.

2. Make one meal each week from spring produce: Think asparagus, peas, radishes, rhubarb, or strawberries. Even just adding a handful of greens from your garden or farmers' market counts.

3. Create a spring table or shelf: Add a vase of wildflowers, a beeswax candle, or a thrifted bowl of lemons. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to remind you that life is blooming again.

4. Go barefoot in the yard or garden: Even if it's just for a few minutes. Feel the soil, grass, or gravel. Let your body reconnect to the ground.

5. Practice one quiet morning a week: No phone. No noise. Just a journal, a cup of something warm, and a few thoughts. Reflect on what’s new, both in nature and in your heart.

6. Bake something with seasonal fruit: Make muffins with rhubarb or lemon. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Just something that tastes like spring.

7. Tend to your home with fresh eyes: Wash the windows, sweep the porch, or clear off a cluttered counter. You’re not just cleaning… you’re making room for the season.

8. Try a new skill that fits the season: Start seeds, hang a clothesline, learn to make dandelion jelly, or press flowers. Keep it light and enjoyable.

9. Take a walk without a destination: Let the season lead you. Notice what’s blooming, budding, or returning. This is mindfulness made practical.

10. Celebrate something small: The first daffodil. A full laundry line. A clean sink at night. Mark it with a candle or a deep breath. These small things matter.

What Slows Us Down (And What to Do About It)

• Too many “shoulds” on your list?
  Cross one off today. Choose what matters, not what impresses.

• Feel guilty for resting?
  Remember, rest is part of the rhythm. Nature pauses too.

• Kids always around?
  Invite them in. Teach them to notice the buds on the trees or to taste the mint growing outside the door.

• Busy house and messy schedule?
  Choose just one seasonal thing each week. It doesn’t need to be daily to make an impact.

Journal Prompt for the Week

What does spring feel like to me right now, and how can I make room for more of that feeling in my home or routines?
(Write it out. Be honest. Then do one small thing to make space for it.)

The bottomline is… slow down. Breathe deep as well. Let this season shape you as much as you shape your days.

THE STEADY HOME’S GIGGLE CHAMBER

What’s the sheep’s least favorite thing about April?

The constant baaa-ck and forth weather!

TODAY'S TOP PICKS

LET’S KEEP IT REEL!

I've put together some fantastic farm videos that are sure to make you laugh. Take a look and enjoy the fun!

1. If you don’t wanna start getting complaint letters from your plants, you might wanna remember to water them! 😂

@nikkis_garden_adventure

I’m doing the best I can 😭 gonna have to sleep with one eye open #meangirls #garden #gardening #gardenhumor #humor #onthisday

2. When you're a farmer and "recycling" turns into "hoarding trash like it's treasure" ♻️

@patrickjohnfarmer

#farming #farmlife #comedyvideo #comedysketch #comedyskit #funnyvideos😂 #foruyou #forupage #forupageシ

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