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An UK urban(ish) micro-homestead. Living simply, creating a deeply rooted life and thriving.
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  • DIY Seed Starter Drawers: Can a Plastic Drawer Unit Become a Mini Greenhouse?
    Homesteading & Prepping

    DIY Seed Starter Drawers: Can a Plastic Drawer Unit Become a Mini Greenhouse?

    BySally October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

    If you’re short on growing space, a small plastic drawer unit can make a surprisingly useful miniature seed-starting station. It…

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  • Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Start Homesteading
    Homesteading & Prepping

    Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Start Homesteading

    BySally October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

    I’ve noticed something that every year, the same thing happens. Every spring, the internet suddenly decides it’s time for everybody…

    Read More Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Start HomesteadingContinue

  • How To Make Water Safe To Drink by Root & Ridge
    Homesteading & Prepping

    How to Make Water Safe to Drink in an Emergency

    BySally September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

    Water is probably one of the most important things we need to think about when we’re talking about emergency preparedness,…

    Read More How to Make Water Safe to Drink in an EmergencyContinue

  • Emergency Bread: How to Bake A Risen Loaf Without Yeast or A Sourdough Starter
    Cooking, Baking & Drink Recipes | Homesteading & Prepping

    Emergency Bread: How to Bake A Risen Loaf Without Yeast or A Sourdough Starter

    BySally April 24, 2025April 25, 2025

    There’s something quietly powerful about baking bread with nothing but flour, water, salt, a few extra cupboard staples and trust….

    Read More Emergency Bread: How to Bake A Risen Loaf Without Yeast or A Sourdough StarterContinue

  • The differences and similarities of homesteading and prepping.
    Homesteading & Prepping

    The differences and similarities of homesteading and prepping.

    BySally April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

    Homesteading vs Prepping: What’s the Difference, and Which One’s for You? Let’s face it, modern life can feel a bit……

    Read More The differences and similarities of homesteading and prepping.Continue

  • Heal-well Herbal Skin Salve Recipe
    Homesteading & Prepping | Natural Healing & Beauty

    Heal-well Herbal Skin Salve Recipe

    BySally April 18, 2025April 21, 2025

    There’s something truly special about natural remedies. In a world that often leans on quick fixes and artificial solutions, herbal…

    Read More Heal-well Herbal Skin Salve RecipeContinue

  • Homemade Natural Antiperspirant & Deodorant Recipe UK
    Homesteading & Prepping | Natural Healing & Beauty

    Homemade Natural Antiperspirant & Deodorant Recipe UK

    BySally February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

    I have such allergic skin, as do a couple of other members of our household so we have to be…

    Read More Homemade Natural Antiperspirant & Deodorant Recipe UKContinue

  • Batch Cooking Recipe – Pasta Sauce / Marinara Sauce
    Cooking, Baking & Drink Recipes | Homesteading & Prepping

    Batch Cooking Recipe – Pasta Sauce / Marinara Sauce

    BySally September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

    Every supermarket has a plethora of different types of pasta sauce, ready made, in neat little jars, and these jars…

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  • Homemade Natural Antibacterial Washing Up Liquid Recipe UK
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    Homemade Natural Antibacterial Washing Up Liquid Recipe UK

    BySally August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

    We all have to do the dishes, we may not enjoy it, but washing up after meals is a must….

    Read More Homemade Natural Antibacterial Washing Up Liquid Recipe UKContinue

  • mason jars, dehydrated, nature
    Homesteading & Prepping

    Dehydrated Foods – The history of food dehydration, Why You Should and how To Do It.

    BySally August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

    In a world where food security and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, dehydrating food has re-emerged as a practical and…

    Read More Dehydrated Foods – The history of food dehydration, Why You Should and how To Do It.Continue

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About Us

Welcome to Root & Ridge Homestead, where a grounded, intentional life grows from even the smallest patch of earth. Though we live in a town, our hearts are rooted in the rhythms of the land, shaped by seasons, sustained by simplicity and inspired by nature’s abundance. From our urban home with the Lancashire Moors almost in our back garden, we’re building a life that’s deeply connected to the natural world and guided by the belief that homesteading is as much a mindset and a way of life, as it is a location or a house. Read more HERE.

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  • DIY Seed Starter Drawers: Can a Plastic Drawer Unit Become a Mini Greenhouse?

    DIY Seed Starter Drawers: Can a Plastic Drawer Unit Become a Mini Greenhouse?

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  • Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Start Homesteading

    Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Start Homesteading

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  • How To Make Water Safe To Drink by Root & Ridge

    How to Make Water Safe to Drink in an Emergency

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2 DAYS. OVER 70 HOMESTEADING & PREPPING ACTIVITIES 2 DAYS. OVER 70 HOMESTEADING & PREPPING ACTIVITIES. 11 THINGS TO MAKE & TAKE HOME. ONLY 5 TICKETS LEFT!

Join Root & Ridge at Mama's Magic & Mojo in Leyland on 28th & 29th November for 2 packed days of practical skills, workshops and a good laugh along the way!

Saturday is all about urban homesteading. You'll make your own dried soup mix, bread mix, herb salt, herbal tummy tea, healing salve, headache rollerball, washing detergent, hand sanitiser and insect repellent! We'll also explore food preservation, long-term storage, foraging, herbal first aid, seed saving and cooking without electricity. Discover how to plan emergency food supplies, stretch meals, preserve eggs and dairy, and build a useful home apothecary.

On Sunday we're getting prepared! Make recycled wax firelighters and an emergency oil lamp, tackle the £20 Emergency Pantry Challenge and test your household's readiness in our Resilience Challenge. Learn about emergency food and water, power cuts, staying warm, communication plans, emergency water treatment, bug out bags and preparing for the needs of your family and pets.

Led by Sally Yarnold, award-winning food writer and homesteading & preparedness author, with over 30 years' experience of UK urban homesteading. No garden or acres of land required, just curiosity and a willingness to have a go!

Your £200 ticket covers BOTH full days (9am–7pm), all the activities, full notes, lunch, afternoon tea and drinks each day. We'll have the whole shop to ourselves, and there are ONLY 5 TICKETS LEFT!

Come for the skills, leave with things you've made, practical plans for your home and plenty of ideas to put straight to work.

Book your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mamasmagicandmojo/2443986 

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Got an old plastic drawer unit lying around? Don't Got an old plastic drawer unit lying around? Don't throw it away just yet! What if you could turn it into a little seed-starting greenhouse? This is such a clever idea for anyone growing their own food with limited space, especially if you haven't got a greenhouse or your windowsills are already overflowing with plants! All you need is a plastic drawer unit, some seed trays or pots, compost and a little patience. The drawers help create a sheltered environment for germinating seeds, although you'll need to leave them slightly open for ventilation and make sure your seedlings get plenty of light. I've written a blog post exploring how to make one, what you could grow in it and a few things to watch out for. Would you give this a try? Read the full post here > https://www.rootandridge.co.uk/diy-seed-starter-drawers-can-a-plastic-drawer-unit-become-a-mini-greenhouse/
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New on the blog: Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to New on the blog: Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Start Homesteading. Think you've missed your chance to start homesteading this year? Think again! 🍂

Autumn is a brilliant time to get started, and you don't need a garden, chickens or acres of land to do it. From making more of your food from scratch and building a useful pantry to learning preservation and everyday household skills, there's plenty you can begin right now.

Our latest Root & Ridge blog post is all about why autumn might be the best time to start, wherever you live and whatever space you've got.

https://www.rootandridge.co.uk/why-autumn-is-the-perfect-time-to-start-homesteading/

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ONLY 6 PLACES LEFT! If the power went off with no ONLY 6 PLACES LEFT! If the power went off with no shops, could you feed your family, cook without electricity, keep warm & make water safe? What if the shops were empty, medicines were unavailable or you couldn't buy cleaning supplies? Would you know what to do? Learn skills you'll keep for the rest of your life. Don't wait for an emergency.

Our URBAN HOMESTEADING & PRACTICAL PREPPING RETREAT is 2 intensive, hands-on days of skills you'll use for years, whether you're saving money, becoming more self-sufficient or preparing for the unexpected.

Learn food preservation, dehydrating, shelf-stable meals, safe storage, ration planning & how long your food supplies would REALLY last. Build an emergency pantry & tackle our £20 Pantry Challenge.
Explore seasonal foraging, medicinal plants, herbal first aid & caring for minor ailments when medicines are hard to get. Make a herbal salve, headache rollerball, tummy tea, herb salt, washing detergent & more.

Learn to cook without power, treat emergency water, keep warm, manage sanitation, plan for children & pets, prepare 72-hour kits & Bug Out Bags, & make firelighters & an emergency oil lamp. Then face our Household Resilience Challenge!

You'll also discover how to reduce your reliance on supermarkets, stretch your household budget, make everyday essentials from scratch & build practical skills that could save you money for years. This isn't about fear. It's about knowing you can cope when life doesn't go to plan. You’ll MAKE practical items, LEARN new skills & TEST your thinking & take useful skills home.

Retreat weekend will be in Leyland, Lancashire UK.

28–29 November 2026 | 9am–7pm

Book now > https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mamasmagicandmojo/2443986

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