At Wendland Family Farm, we follow the quiet rhythm of the seasons. Our free monthly seasonal guides are gentle companions—offering reflections, small rituals, and simple ways to slow down and notice the beauty of everyday life.

Before the first seed is planted, there’s a quieter kind of work that happens—one rooted in intention, pace, and purpose. This is the part of the season no one sees, but everything depends on it.

Some roots grow in soil. Others grow in stories, in people, and in the places that hold our hearts. Where We Grow: The Stories Behind the Adventures is a four-book children’s collection rooted in family, seasons, faith, and the slow, unseen work of becoming. Written to be read slowly and returned to often, these stories invite children and grown-ups alike to notice the small moments that shape a life—and to grow together along the way.

I didn’t begin with confidence—I began in the dirt. With trembling hands, crooked rows, and a whisper of faith too small to measure. But that’s the thing about beginnings… God sees what they’ll become long before we do. I planted unsure, but He grew something in me long before anything bloomed in the field.

Homeschooling on the farm opens the door to a world where learning grows right alongside the flowers—hands-on, meaningful, and beautifully connected to the land.

While planting seeds is the first step, understanding how to maintain optimal conditions through soil blocking will set you on the path to a

Soil blocking is not only a practical method for seed starting but also a vital technique that promotes healthier root development.

As we say goodbye to winter, let's welcome the sun, the vegetable gardens, the flowers, and the promise of a fruitful season.