My name is Nikki, and I moved to southern Kentucky back in 2015. I’ve always loved the idea of farming and raising livestock and growing my own food, but it always felt out of reach. I’d try a mini garden here and there and I’d do more research on plants and herbs than I’ll probably ever have growing on my land. But buying a house in 2023 brought my goals closer than ever. It came with a small plot of land I can trial and error with and hopefully fail and navigate my way to self-sufficiency!
My boyfriend, Marcus lived here his entire life. He isn’t as drawn to gardening or livestock as I am but he’s super supportive and helps me with every idea, class, trial, failure, and success I throw at him. I would be much further behind in my goals if it weren’t for him.
I try to involve my son, Leon in as much as I can with the growing homestead. He’s happy to help with the science areas like soil testing and cooking. Buuuut the great outdoors is anything but great to him. I think it’s growing on him though!