About
In the name of all things old-fashioned, community, food from scratch, and green living, welcome to Green Tree Homestead! My name is Jodie, and I created this site to share some of my methods for simple, natural, and intentional living. There is something special and sacred about the home. I’ve always been drawn toward its warmth, comfort, and creativity. I am obsessed with cooking from scratch and passionate about sharing recipes and tips for a more sustainable, intentional life. Follow along as I show you ways to consume less, cook from scratch, repurpose, and grow your own groceries. I am a proud Urban Homesteader and dream of one day owning an acre or two. For now, we use all the space we have.
How I began Green Tree Homestead…
Homesteading became a pronounced passion of mine when I moved into my first apartment on Green Tree Lane. There, I learned how to create natural remedies, cook from scratch, garden on my tiny balcony, and reduce waste. All on a super small budget!
I constantly found myself curious about food and its journey from start to finish. If I can’t trace it back to nature, I hesitate to consume it. Thus began my obsession with ingredients. These curiosities led me to become an advocate for reduced waste, DIY everything, food from scratch, holistic health, and all that comes with it. As a working artist, I didn’t have much disposable income to play with, so I looked for ways to cut costs without cutting quality. This lifestyle was the way forward.
My Background
I spent the last 20+ years in the performing arts industry honing my passion for creating, collaborating, sharing, and teaching. This is where my entrepreneurial side showed itself. I founded and directed a professional dance company and a pre-professional dance company. Though I’ve scaled way back, I still dabble in the dance world and couldn’t see a life without it! You can read more about that journey here.
Where you can find me!
If you’re looking for personal philosophies and essays, head over to Substack. You can also learn more via my website.
