Cleo's Homestead

Cleo's Homestead Chris and Lindsay bought their homestead in 2010 and have been growing their own food ever since. We enjoy companion planting and letting nature do its thing.

We are a family of homesteaders selling fresh, organically grown produce, farm fresh eggs, baked foods, homemade textiles and other home preserved foods such as jams, jellies and fruit leathers. We live a lifestyle rich in self sustainability, home food preservation, caring for the land and animals so they can care for us. We practice organic planting and growing principles along with no till met

hods to keep our soil structure sustainable and rich. We have two children, Ella and Owen whom grow along side us with raising plants from seeds, harvesting, preserving, and poultry chores. Chris grew up learning about gardening through his granddad and gravitated towards it throughout is life. Lindsay grew up with a family of gardeners and food preservers. It was often the norm for the neighborhood to grab a chair for evening coffee around the garden. We grew up watching our families tend to the garden, harvest and set to preserve their food for the winter months. It's way of life we keep alive and want to share with you.

Wild violet jelly- Here is the consensus from the family- Lindsay-Tastes like a delicate candied grape.Chris- maraschino...
04/19/2026

Wild violet jelly-

Here is the consensus from the family-

Lindsay-Tastes like a delicate candied grape.

Chris- maraschino cherry profile.

Owen: yum!

Ella: sweet, like pomegranate!

We have been busy out foraging for lovely flowers with rich nutritional delight and an abundance of color!
04/18/2026

We have been busy out foraging for lovely flowers with rich nutritional delight and an abundance of color!

A beautiful Easter Sunday on the homestead. We are holding all of His blessings and gifts in our hearts as we enjoy our ...
04/06/2026

A beautiful Easter Sunday on the homestead. We are holding all of His blessings and gifts in our hearts as we enjoy our traditions of egg hunts, family dinner, and outdoor time.

Very high tech tool for transplanting petunia seedlings😂
03/26/2026

Very high tech tool for transplanting petunia seedlings😂

Wee little seedlings.
03/15/2026

Wee little seedlings.

Petunia seeds. They are teeny tiny little buggers! Each year we harvest them off the plants when they have finished thei...
03/13/2026

Petunia seeds. They are teeny tiny little buggers! Each year we harvest them off the plants when they have finished their bloom cycle. I think these are on the 4th generation!

The first batch of seed snails are coming along. I’m super impressed with germination rates in these cute little soil ca...
03/11/2026

The first batch of seed snails are coming along. I’m super impressed with germination rates in these cute little soil cakes. These were planted on 3/2.

Snuck a peek in the tunnel! Lettuce and turnips look beautiful! Spinach was planted a couple weeks ago!
03/09/2026

Snuck a peek in the tunnel! Lettuce and turnips look beautiful! Spinach was planted a couple weeks ago!

We're emerging from winter's slumber refreshed and revitalized 🐻, cherishing the precious moments of togetherness it bri...
03/03/2026

We're emerging from winter's slumber refreshed and revitalized 🐻, cherishing the precious moments of togetherness it brings.

Spring is gently knocking at the door and we have started planting seeds!

We recently discovered the joy of seed snails, whose compact design makes them ideal for maximizing space. 🌱🌱🌱

12/11/2025

Come join us at market today.

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3048 Spencer Avenue
Persia, IA
51563

Telephone

+14026817856

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