Welcome to Cedar Swamp Homestead

Cedar Swamp Homestead is a family-owned farm that sits adjacent to the Nelson Swamp Unique Area in the Town of Nelson, NY. We sell farm-fresh vegetables and duck eggs at our roadside stand. On our website, you can order duck eggs and vegetables for pickup or delivery, access recipes for meals made from scratch, discover gardening tips, and read about homesteading topics.
Recipes, Gardening Tips, and Homesteading Skills
Taking the steps to live a more sustainable life through homesteading can be overwhelming. On our blog, you’ll find recipes, gardening articles, and discussions of the skills you’ll want to learn in order to start living a healthy, sustainable, and more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Dealing With Sore Muscles From Winter Chores
Homesteading is physical work. There’s no doubt about it. When winter chores leave your muscles tired and sore, what do you do?

Homemade Honey Almond Granola With Dark Chocolate Chips
Ready to eat by the handful or as a topper on homemade Greek yogurt, this homemade honey almond granola features dark chocolate chips. It’s snack time!

Rosemary Eucalyptus Goat’s Milk Soap (A Melt-and-Pour Recipe)
What’s the best way to avoid those heavily perfumed store-bought bars of soap without paying boutique prices for more natural-smelling handmade soaps? Make your own. This melt-and-pour recipe for Rosemary Eucalyptus Goat’s Milk Soap shows you just how easy it can be.
