Renee Tipton Books

09/06/2026

🐐The Goats of Sunnyside are putting in some serious work! 🌿 Eugene is the King of the Hill. I want to bring them inside, but the oldest GOAT said, No! 😜
We’re letting the Goats clear each side of the lake road down to our lakefront, one leafy bite at a time🍃Crunch, Crunch...
They’re eating, trimming, clearing and making their way through the overgrowth while enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet. 🌳A real goat powered transformation.🐟
~ Property cleanup cuteness~ 🪾

08/26/2026

🌿Not a Tipton Tips subscriber yet? Here’s what you’re missing this September...
The September edition of Tipton Tips is all about Preserving Summer & Welcoming Fall. 🍂
I’m sharing:
🥒 An easy refrigerator pickle recipe for all those extra cucumbers
🫙 Simple ways to preserve and freeze your summer harvest
🌱 Tips for preparing garden soil for fall planting
🌻 How to save sunflower seeds for next spring
🍂 Easy ideas for decorating with mums, pumpkins and gourds
🌸 What I’m doing with my dried summer zinnias for a fall centerpiece
🌿 And a little encouragement to slow down and actually enjoy the changing season
Tipton Tips is my monthly place to share practical gardening and homestead ideas, seasonal recipes, and a little of what’s happening around my own homestead.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d love to have you join our little growing community. 💚
Subscribe now and the next Tipton Tips will come straight to your inbox.
🌿 Live with the seasons. Grow with purpose.

Tipton Tips is a monthly homestead wisdom newsletter from Renee Tipton. Each issue shares seasonal garden advice, kitchen tips, and simple self-sufficient living ideas to help you live a little closer to the land.

08/09/2026

🎂🌻 IT’S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH… SO HERE’S $2, TO YOU FROM ME! 🌻🎂
August is my birthday month, AND summer is winding down… so I thought, why not celebrate with a little something for my fellow gardeners? 💚
For a limited time, I’m dropping the price of my Garden Planner Log Book from $12.99 to just $10.99! 🎉
That’s $2 OFF, because it’s my birthday, and this $2 is from me to YOU! 🥳🎂
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a backyard grower, a homesteader, or someone who simply loves watching things grow, this planner is a great way to keep track of your garden, plan ahead, and preserve your growing notes from season to season. 🌱🥕🌻

✨🎂 BIRTHDAY $2 OFF! 🌱$12.99 → $10.99 🎁 My little birthday gift to YOU! And if you’re already thinking about next year’s garden, now is the perfect time to start keeping those notes! 📖🌱

👉 Grab your Garden Planner Log Book here: https://mybook.to/kjFVnBA
👩‍🌾Thank you for continuing to follow, support, and grow alongside me. Your encouragement means more than you know. 💚

Happy Birthday Month to me… and happy gardening to YOU! 🌻🥳

🎂🌻 $2, TO YOU FROM ME! 🌻🎂
Birthday Month Special $12.99 ➡️ $10.99 My Birthday gift to you! 💚

The Self – Sufficient Homestead Garden Planner Logbook & Journal:

08/07/2026

😜At Sunnyside, I make Lemonade out of Lemons
🍋 From Fridge Lemon to Little Lemon Tree, oh, my!
I couldn’t bear to toss a not so fresh lemon from the fridge… so I turned it into a tiny tree instead!
🍃Here’s how you can grow your own lemon tree from a grocery store lemon:
1. Cut open a lemon and gently remove the seeds.
2. Rinse the seeds well to get rid of all the pulp and sticky sugar (this helps prevent mold).
3. Optional but helpful: soak the seeds in water overnight and discard any that float.
4. Plant the seeds about ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining potting mix (a small pot with drainage holes is perfect).
5. Cover the pot with plastic wrap or a clear bag to keep humidity high, and place it in a warm spot (around 70°F).
6. Keep the soil lightly moist. Seeds usually sprout in 2–6 weeks.
7. Once they have a few leaves, give them bright light (a sunny window or grow light) and transplant to a bigger pot as they grow.
It may take several years before it fruits, but the glossy green leaves and the joy of watching something grow from “almost trash” is so worth it!
Drop a 🍋 in the comments if you’re going to try this!
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08/03/2026

🌱 Our community is growing... one garden at a time! 👩‍🌾

07/29/2026

✨ Look who decided to crash the fairy party! 🍄 This sweet little mushroom popped up overnight in my fairy garden, right between the gnome and the toadstool cottage. I swear the fairies left it as a housewarming gift…
Nature really knows how to add the perfect finishing touch. 🧚‍♀️🌿
Who else has unexpected visitors in their miniature gardens?

07/27/2026

🌿 My August issue of Tipton Tips arrives this Saturday!

If you enjoy gardening, homesteading, simple living, and finding joy in the changing seasons, I'd love to invite you to join our growing community.

In this month's issue you'll discover:
🌻 Tips for keeping your garden productive through late summer
🥕 A simple carrot recipe, my Fav!
🍅 Fresh garden salsa made with summer tomatoes
🌿 Homestead ideas for preserving your harvest
💚 A peek into what's happening in my own garden, including towering Jerusalem artichokes, smiling sunflowers, and my plans for drying zinnias for a beautiful fall centerpiece.

Every month I share practical seasonal tips, favorite recipes, encouragement, and a little glimpse of life on Sunnyside.

Make my Heart Smile and Subscribe today so you don't miss the August edition!

Tipton Tips is a monthly homestead wisdom newsletter from Renee Tipton. Each issue shares seasonal garden advice, kitchen tips, and simple self-sufficient living ideas to help you live a little closer to the land.

07/23/2026

The FREE eBook you never knew you needed!
FREE on July 24, Friday.
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07/22/2026

🌿 What if your homestead came with a month-by-month Almanac guide?
No more wondering what should be planted, harvested, preserved, or maintained next.
The Self Sufficient Homesteader's Almanac is your seasonal companion, walking you through the natural rhythm of the homestead, from spring planting to summer harvests, fall preservation, and winter planning.
Whether you're growing on a few acres or simply building a more self-sufficient lifestyle, this practical guide helps you stay one step ahead all year long.
🌱 Inside you'll find guidance for:
• Gardening through every season
• Livestock care reminders
• Food preservation tips
• Monthly homestead tasks
• Planning ahead instead of playing catch-up
And if you enjoy keeping detailed records, be sure to look for the companion Garden Planner & Journal and Chicken Keeping Logbook, created to work alongside the book and help you build your own homestead reference year after year.
*If you've ever wished someone could simply tell you what to focus on each month... this is that book!

🌻 Grab your copy here and start your homestead year today:

The Self Sufficient Homestead Seasons: A Month-by-Month Almanac of Harvesting, Livestock Care, and Sustainable Living

07/17/2026

🌼 Zinnias of Sunnyside 🌼

These Zinnias ask for little.
A patch of sunshine, a sip of rain.
In return, they paint the garden
with fearless color;
Welcoming butterflies, Feeding the bees,
reminding us that joy blooms in the simplest places. Like my zinnias, may we stand tall through the heat, bloom after every storm, and brighten someone's day by being exactly who we were created to be.
Plant flowers. Grow hope. Share beauty.
~ Renee 👩‍🌾