Riparian Ridge Homestead

Riparian Ridge Homestead Where the ridge meets the water and the good life begins. Building a life we don’t need a vacation from (but maybe a nap).

Welcome to Riparian Ridge Homestead — our little slice of heaven in rural Iowa. 🌾
Nestled on 11 peaceful acres just north of Burlington, our homestead is home to chickens, wide-open skies, a winding creek, and big dreams in the making. We’re working toward a simpler, more intentional way of life — raising animals, growing food, and learning as we go. 🏡💚

We believe in community over competition. F

rom seasoned farmers to backyard dreamers, we love sharing ideas, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way. We sometimes feature or share content from other homesteaders (always with credit) because good ideas deserve to be celebrated. 🌻

Follow along as we grow, build, and live the ridge life one season at a time.

Good Morning from the ridge ☀️
06/20/2026

Good Morning from the ridge ☀️

The Redbud Check – Check for summer seed pods on redbud trees; when young and tender, they can be cooked up just like sn...
06/19/2026

The Redbud Check – Check for summer seed pods on redbud trees; when young and tender, they can be cooked up just like snow peas. (As always, check to make sure you are foraging the correct plant before consuming anything)

Silent mornings are rare around here.
06/19/2026

Silent mornings are rare around here.

Blossom End Rot Fix – If your tomatoes have black bottoms, it’s probably a calcium deficiency usually caused by uneven w...
06/18/2026

Blossom End Rot Fix – If your tomatoes have black bottoms, it’s probably a calcium deficiency usually caused by uneven watering. Keeping soil moisture consistent helps.

Good morning, if you can't find the beauty, make it😉
06/18/2026

Good morning, if you can't find the beauty, make it😉

Freeze Your Waterers – Drop frozen plastic water bottles directly into the chicken waterers to keep the drinking water c...
06/17/2026

Freeze Your Waterers – Drop frozen plastic water bottles directly into the chicken waterers to keep the drinking water cool for hours.

Another beautiful sunrise over the fields, not here tho haha! It's raining like a banshee here. It's ok tho, the plants ...
06/17/2026

Another beautiful sunrise over the fields, not here tho haha! It's raining like a banshee here. It's ok tho, the plants are loving it I bet. What are you thankful for this morning?

The Quick Pickle Ratio – Equal parts vinegar and water, plus a tablespoon of salt, creates an instant refrigerator pickl...
06/16/2026

The Quick Pickle Ratio – Equal parts vinegar and water, plus a tablespoon of salt, creates an instant refrigerator pickle for any extra garden veggies.

Good Morning ☀️
06/16/2026

Good Morning ☀️

Dandelion Root Digging – Summer is the time to harvest dandelion roots for roasting into a caffeine-free coffee alternat...
06/15/2026

Dandelion Root Digging – Summer is the time to harvest dandelion roots for roasting into a caffeine-free coffee alternative. It has lots of other benefits too, look into it and always check with your doctor because I am not one and I am not giving anyone medical advice ;)

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Burlington, IA
52601

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+13092556378

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