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With just a few snips of fresh herbs, a sunny spot, and a little patience, you can create something beautiful, nourishing, and entirely your own. Whether you're brewing a calming blend to sip on the porch or a zesty infusion to keep you cool during garden chores, sun tea is an easy way to slow down and savor what’s growing right outside your door. So grab a jar, head out to the herb patch, and let the sun do the steeping. If you give it a try, we’d love to see what you create! Tag us on Instagram @henandhavenllc to share your favorite blends. Cheers to sunshine, simplicity, and a good glass of garden-grown tea. https://www.henandhavenfarm.com/blog/why-we-homestead-a-june-reflection-on-simplicity-and-seasonality monthly 0.5 2025-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67865e406532ac22fa9bd337/1749385110835-102QW5EKHAM6FA0ZIS3G/unsplash-image-jAkSs2nnDhw.jpg Blog - Why We Homestead: A June Reflection on Simplicity and Seasonality Homesteading in June is a study in contrasts: abundant and exhausting, beautiful and relentless. The to-do list is never quite finished. There’s always something that needs tending—something to water, weed, harvest, or preserve. 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Our plates start to fill with color—snap peas, tender greens, the first baby zucchini, and herbs tucked into just about everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67865e406532ac22fa9bd337/1749385455217-2QSLTRRJJZ1H3WBHAMEY/unsplash-image-ltE8bDLjX9E.jpg Blog - Why We Homestead: A June Reflection on Simplicity and Seasonality June has a way of rushing in with all its green and gold, asking us to do more—but also offering quiet moments if we’re willing to notice them. Whether you’re living on acres of land or in a third-floor apartment, this season extends the same invitation: slow down, pay attention, and be part of something real. You don’t need chickens in your backyard or a garden full of vegetables to live seasonally. You only need the willingness to pause. To step outside in the early morning light. To make a simple meal with fresh herbs. To water a potted tomato plant. To turn your face toward the sun for just a moment longer than you usually allow. 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