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Building a Basket Business and Community From Our Backyard
It’s where we grow food, raise chickens, homeschool our children, build chicken coops and Gathering Baskets, and welcome people into our greenhouse to learn skills that used to be part of everyday life. Somewhere along the way, it also became the place where a little business—and an even more unexpected community—started growing. And all of this is happening alongside our regular lives. I still work in a busy ER, and my husband comes home from his own workday and often heads
islandcustomcoops
Sep 285 min read


More Than Just a Basket
That dream began with simple things made from scratch—fresh eggs, tallow lotion, soap bars, lip balm, and other homestead-inspired products. But I always hoped to add handmade pieces that reflected not only our small chicken coop business, but also my love for gardening, homesteading, and creating a beautiful life in our little suburban backyard. Fresh flowers, garden mornings, fresh eggs from the coop, farmers market strolls, and a basket made to hold the simple moments. Our
islandcustomcoops
Jun 254 min read
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