The Ozark Homesteader

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Great opportunity for the right person.

Looking for the right person to lease the Snowball General Store for the upcoming season! This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to run a small retail spot without starting from scratch.
Season: March–December
Rent: $300/month Message The Old Snowball House
This person could open the store as much as they want, but they must keep Saturdays on the schedule. I would sell all the existing inventory, they would be responsible for the ice machine and soda machine, and pay the electric bill.
This could be a perfect setup for someone dependable, motivated, and ready to run a small-town store for the season! Great way to dip your toes in without a huge commitment.

02/07/2026

It's a beautiful day for goats in the Ozarks!

01/21/2026

We spent the last couple of days getting ready for the incoming winter weather. We hope you and yours are ready, too!

01/21/2026

These guys grow amazing plants! If you are in the Springfield, MO area, you won't be disappointed.

We start thousands of plants every spring in our greenhouses on our small farm in Rogersville, Missouri. With our plant start CSA you can pre order your these organically grown plants, make sure you get what you want, AND every order comes with free garden tech support!

We specialize in organically grown heirloom tomato and pepper plants that thrive in the Missouri Ozarks! Order now, I will grow your plants and contact your for pick up on our farm when its time to plant in May! Check out our full selection and place your order through the google form on our website. (link in the comments)

01/19/2026

It has been a mild winter so far in our part of the Ozarks, but that seems to be about to change. How are you going to stay warm?

When I see people posting their gas and electric bills this time of year, it makes me feel good to know that we decided to heat with wood. A couple of bucks for chainsaw gas, bar oil, and a little bit of elbow grease is all it takes to keep us toasty warm year after year.

09/02/2025

And the okra has gone feral. It's all we can do to keep up! Are you still gardening or have you quit for the year?

08/26/2025

08/11/2025

A family update: https://youtube.com/shorts/M4MzImLYaZ4?si=jSwtjKZA9zI-4166

04/22/2025

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UPDATE: WE ARE OUT OF BULBS!! we have a huge crowd here this morning and bulbs are going home to all over the region. We are offering free, tulip bulbs, you harvest, either pull up or dig. 200+ varieties available. First come first serve at the Baker Creek seed farm in Mansfield Missouri. Please check in the seed store for instructions, all harvesting must be done in business hours, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday.  approximately 50,000 bulbs available. You must get instructions at the seed store first before digging.

11/25/2024

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If you've been through our Pastry Shop, you've probably noticed a shelf with some wooden toys on them by Winter Creek Woodworks. These toys, and rolling pins are made by a fellow named Leon Hoffman from Tilly. Leon and his wife, Liz, were friends of my parents, and all the kids of Chimes grew up with his tops and rubber band guns. You've never met a fellow who loved the magic of childhood like Leon does. He genuinely wants to bring a smile to every child's face, and that's why he makes his toys. He has taken his items to craft shows for decades. If a kid comes to his booth and wants a toy, but doesn't have enough money, Leon has a policy of "Well, what's in your pocket?". If the kid wants one of his toys, they're going to leave with one of his toys.

To honor the spirit of this, now through Christmas, we will be running a "Pay What You Can" toy sale on his toys at our Pastry Shop. We will make up the difference of anyone who can't pay the usual asking price so Leon will receive the full profit. All proceeds go straight to Leon, to help he and his wife make it through winter till the craft shows open back up.

There will be limited availability, as Leon is nearing 80 and doesn't move very quick these days, but we will restock as we can. His items are also available online via Etsy, and those paid orders may be given priority if stock runs low. https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinterCreekWoodworks?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=485693679&from_page=listing

Fine print: We reserve the right to limit quantities sold to one person. This applies to toys ONLY, except the Marble Maze. No reservations, first come first serve.