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Homegrown and Happiness

A small Urban Backyard Farm in the downtown area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. My name is Kellie Dodson and absolutely love my Urban backyard farm!
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We have lived here for 21 years. I have 2 grown children and a wonderful son in law and am about to be a grandma. We are so very blessed. I home-schooled my two wonderful children and have learned much in the process. I have also found the Lords leading to make sure my family eats healthy. To do so, I have invested in my knowledge of foods and cooking to better serve this end. We grow our own vege

tables, drink goats milk and I grind my own wheat. I also currently play mamma to a small flock of laying hens and ducks who provide us with farm fresh eggs on a daily basis. We also our loving our bees. I have created this page to share all the information with my family, friends and anyone who will find it helpful as they bless their own families. "We are open only by appointment!"

11/16/2024

I made butter for the first time!

11/13/2024

I reversed my type 2 diabetes and my high blood pressure in just 3 months. Let me share with you how!
*Watch this quick video

Join me as I share the different aspects of the journey that I have been on to go from 295 lb down to 211 lb. How I came off of my high blood pressure medica...

11/09/2024

The snow has stopped!
I'm going to be fulfilling some orders today.

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale!
*MADE AND READY TO BE BOTTLED FOR PICK_UP NOW!

COLD AND FLU SEASON IS HERE! BE READY!!!

16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please)

If you are interested, MESSAGE US with:
- quantity of bottles you want
- full name
- CELL PHONE NUMBER
* I will message you for pick up time
* Local pick up only! No shipping

Ingriendents:
Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper OUR PROPRIETARY HERB BLEND: Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

11/02/2024

10/31/2024

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale!
*MADE AND READY TO BE BOTTLED FOR PICK_UP NOW!

COLD AND FLU SEASON IS HERE! BE READY!!!

16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please)

If you are interested, MESSAGE US with:
- quantity of bottles you want
- full name
- CELL PHONE NUMBER
* I will message you for pick up time
* Local pick up only! No shipping

Ingriendents:
Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper OUR PROPRIETARY HERB BLEND: Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

10/11/2024

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale!
(taking pre-orders)
COLD AND FLU SEASON IS HERE! BE READY!!!
Homegrown and Happiness will be producing another batch of our FAMOUS Elderberry Syrup VERY SOON!
(we have produced AND sold over 50 gallons last year)

16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please)

If you are interested, MESSAGE US with:
- quantity of bottles you want
- full name
- CELL PHONE NUMBER
* I will message you for pick up time
* Local pick up only! No shipping

Ingriendents:
Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper OUR PROPRIETARY HERB BLEND: Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

10/09/2024

FIRE CIDER from Homegrown and Happiness???
I have been kicking around the idea of making and selling Fire Cider (description below). I have a pretty extensive recipe that I have made for myself personally before. It really does help kick out a cold/flu once it finds you. Would any of you be interested in such a product? With high quality ingredients like I use in Elderberry Syrup? Let me know your thoughts.

DESCRIPTION: Fire cider is a pungent concoction that is made of apple cider vinegar, onions, garlic and horseradish, sometimes with citrus, ginger, and hot peppers. It is steeped for weeks and used once it becomes tangy and hot. This home remedy drink is utilized to strengthen the immune system and ward off cold-weather illness.

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09/23/2024

homegrown and Happiness is where backyard farmers learn to grow big in small spaces! Our goal is to show you everything possible that you can do to succeed in growing lots of food in YOUR yard! Homegrown and Happiness is a small, backyard farm located just a few blocks from Downtown Colorado Springs...

09/23/2024

Winter is NOT far away! Learn NOW how to take care of your new flock in the coming cold temps!

09/23/2024

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale!
(taking pre-orders)
COLD AND FLU SEASON IS APPROACHING FAST! BE READY!!!

Homegrown and Happiness will be producing another batch of our FAMOUS Elderberry Syrup this coming weekend!
(we have produced AND sold over 50 gallons last year)

16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please)

If you are interested, MESSAGE US with:
- quantity of bottles you want
- full name
- CELL PHONE NUMBER
* I will message you for pick up time
* Local pick up only! No shipping

Ingriendents:
Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper OUR PROPRIETARY HERB BLEND: Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

09/03/2024

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale!
(taking pre-orders)
COLD AND FLU SEASON IS APPROACHING FAST! BE READY!!!
Homegrown and Happiness will be producing another batch of our FAMOUS Elderberry Syrup very soon!
We have produced AND sold over 50 gallons last year!

16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please)

If you are interested, MESSAGE US with:
- quantity of bottles you want
- full name
- CELL PHONE NUMBER
* I will message you for pick up time
* Local pick up only! No shipping

Ingriendents:
Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper OUR PROPRIETARY HERB BLEND: Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

09/03/2024

Many years ago when we found out our then young daughter had food allergies, we were fanatics about reading food labels. It's even more important today to know that companies are allowed to be tricky (and even dishonest) in their labeling. Read every label BEFORE you buy! Sometimes, things are not as them seem up front.

NOTE: After looking into this particular brand, I am seeing that this was an old label and their ingriendents are now corrected.

09/01/2024

Smoked Rabbit Jerky - Round #2
(see earlier post for more details)
So the first batch was too thin and dried out too much. Broke apart trying to get it off the rack. Edible and have good taste? Yes but just not jerky consistency. This time we're doing a much thicker round to hopefully keep some of the moisture inside. This batch is our three sauce batch with one sauce being whiskey. Elijah Craig Small Batch. Going 200° for about an hour and then we drop down to about 175. We shall see! I love learning when it comes to smoking!

09/01/2024

Smoking rabbit jerky - explained
So today's project is something I've been working on for a few days and thinking about for a few months. Butchered 6 rabbits and got 9 lb of meat after deboning. Separated them in three packages and did three different marinades. One is a basic marinade, the next is a three sauce with whiskey in it, and the third is a garlic lemon marinade. I ground it all in my KitchenAid grinder and used my new jerky extruder gun (awesome Christmas gift) to produce some nice thick pieces. The current batch on the smoker is the basic marinade. On one of the racks I sprinkled on a little bit of 'Sweet Preacher' from Fire and Smoke Society rubs. A nice sweet start with the fire finish at the end. So now we wait to see how this batch comes out before I move on to batch two and three. What's on the smoker is 3 lbs. I'm using hickory pellets. When it's all said and done I should have a good batch of jerky to vacuum pack and freeze for the next few weeks or months.

08/30/2024

Today's project: Rabbit jerky (smoked)
One rabbit down and five to go. Deboning takes a little while with these guys If you want to get as much meat off as you can. A little under 2 lb of meat from one rabbit..
Note: These are rabbits that we personally raised in our backyard and butchered.

Address

710 E Cucharras Street *Open By Appointment Only
Colorado Springs, CO
80903

Telephone

+17193620165

Website

http://homegrownandhappiness.com/, https://linktr.ee/homegrownandhappiness

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I made butter for the first time!

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale! (taking pre-orders) COLD AND FLU SEASON IS COMING FAST! BE READY!!! Homegrown and Happiness will be producing another batch of our FAMOUS Elderberry Syrup. We have produced AND sold over 50 gallons last year! 16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please) If you are interested, MESSAGE US with: - quantity of bottles you want - full name - CELL PHONE NUMBER * I will message you for pick up time * Local pick up only! No shipping Ingriendents: Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper OUR PROPRIETARY HERB BLEND: Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

Farm to table!

Working hard on beehives this spring! Loving all the activity! . . . . . . . . #beehive #coloradosprings #localfarmers #localbusiness #organicfood #realfood #localhoney #beekeeping #backyardgarden #backyardfarming #backyardhomestead

Swarm capture... Here's a short video showing what happens when the queen is inside of the box. I wasn't sure until I saw this. Truly amazing!

Had a conversation with some great folks today on our front porch about raw milk. Here's a little bit of history on how raw milk became illegal. And yes you can double check this for yourself.

Elderberry Syrup "FORTIFIED" For Sale! FALL PRODCUTION ROUND - #4 TAKING ORDERS NOW!!! Homegrown and Happiness is ready to produce more of our FAMOUS Elderberry Syrup. It goes out the door very fast to very satisfied customers. We have produced AND sold over 23 gallons total so far this year! 16 OZ bottles - $30 each - (cash only please) If you are interested, MESSAGE US with: - quantity of bottles you want - full name - CELL PHONE NUMBER * I will message you for pick up time * Local pick up only! No shipping Ingriendents: Wildcrafted Elderberries, Organic Raw Ginger Root, Raw/Unfiltered Local Honey, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Turmeric, Black Pepper, Echinacea Root, Echinacea Purpurea Aerial Part Extract, Peppermint Leaf, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Spearmint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cardamom, Rose Hip, Burdock Root, Mullein Leaf, Clove Bud, Stevia Leaf

STORY TIME: Farm Theft Happens! A couple years ago, we were finishing watching a movie one evening. As I stood up, I noticed thru our dining room window that our backyard motion light was on. Expecting to find the usual racoons, I headed to the backdoor to peek out. What I found were 2 teenagers who had entered my yard thru our back gate who were actively opening our chicken coop to steal a chicken. (we know this becuase they had tried before) Well, I chased them off but I had enough. I went and bought cameras. These rechargeable Google Nest Cameras are awesome. Easy to mount and set up. Easy to move where ever you need them. Even set up notices for movement thru the Home App. The 2 pack is on sale right now for 21% off. I have and use these! Buy thru our link and we get a little kickback! https://amzn.to/3NzfOHI

Truth! - the farm husband

In addition to the last video of our newest babies, this second video is of Summer's babies to give you an idea of how fast they grow. They are a week old today. Sadly, we did lose her little runt so she only has five now. Fun to watch them grow!

So our last mama just gave birth! Holly had 9 babies! So exciting. One is a little bit of a runt so we'll have to watch that one.

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Who is Homegrown and Happiness™?

A small Urban Backyard Farm in the downtown area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are working hard to grow as much food on our small 3750 sq ft lot as we possibly can. Food to can, preserve, eat, share and sell. We are constantly working on new projects to increase our growing space and increase our food sources. We currently have a flock of chickens, ducks and bee’s in our little peace of Heaven on Earth.

What is our Mission?

To create a self sufficient (GMO free) Urban Backyard Farm to feed our family, make a little money and bless those around us with good, organically grown food. (our chickens are truly organically raised as well) We also desire to educate others on how they can live a similar life and provide REAL FOOD for their families. We are beginning a big journey this year to expand our teaching and education for all. We are recording instructional video so we can teach others our methods and process. We work in conjunction with a growing (no pun intended) community of Urban Backyard Farmers in the Colorado Springs Area.

*SIDE NOTE: Though our name may lead you to think we grow pot, we don’t… nor will we entertain comments or discussions on the subject! If that’s your thing…fine. It’s not ours. We are here about growing large amounts of food in small spaces. PEACE!!!!