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Tubbs with her daughter Emmylou, the inspiration behind Emmylou’s Flower Bar.
To Tubbs, homesteading is more than self-sufficiency, it is a mindset. “It is a way of life to truly understand and appreciate what you have. A lot of what is advertised in our culture today is nothing but short-term gratification, praises, pride, ego, and rushing. You will always end up with the short end of the stick with that leading you.” Her faith remains central to everything. “This lifestyle has kept me close to God and extremely appreciative,” she said. And that gratitude is something she’s passing down to her daughter. Emmylou is not just the flower bar’s namesake, she is a hands-on helper. Whether she is collecting eggs, tending chickens, weeding the garden, watering plants, or planting seeds, her presence is woven into daily life. “I want her to understand the importance of slowing down and appreciating what you have,” Tubbs said. “If you want good things to last, you have to tend to it daily and water it. That goes with any aspect of life.” Her appreciation also extends to her husband, Keith. “I’m very lucky to be able to live the life I have, and I’m forever grateful to have a husband that lets that dream be a reality.” For someone just starting their own homesteading journey, Tubbs offered this simple wisdom, “Start slow and have patience. It is easy to overwhelm yourself or get discouraged because you are not where you would like to be. Keep working towards that goal.”
Brittany Tubbs beside Emmylou’s Flower Bar, her custom-designed flower trailer.
still working out quirks on our property of three years. We have moved our garden from one spot to another, determined to find the perfect soil for our seeds to thrive. It can be frustrating, but the benefits outweigh those frustrations in the long run.” The homestead is also home to 13 chickens, two dogs, three cats, and one rabbit. Plans are in the works to add sheep and goats next season. Tubbs is beginning a beekeeping internship to expand even further. “One thing I have realized with this lifestyle is you cannot rush anything. If you do, you have just wasted money—but more importantly, time.” Despite how it looks from the outside, homesteading is not always ideal. It comes with challenges like livestock lost to predators or animals needing care when veterinarians are unavailable. In those moments, Tubbs relies on instinct, grit, and the quiet strength of prayer. Even on the hardest days, the rewards outweigh the trials. This life, with all its imperfections, is real. And it is hers. Some of Tubbs’ most cherished moments are found in the morning’s stillness. “My favorite part is being greeted by the morning sun with fresh black coffee in one hand and fresh farm eggs in the other.” Those golden, quiet hours, before the world fully wakes—that’s when she feels most connected to the land and life she has built.
In a world driven by speed and urgency, Brittany Tubbs is choosing intention. She is choosing family. She is choosing home-grown flowers and eggs gathered at dawn. With every bouquet she builds and every seed she plants, she is not just creating a livelihood, she is cultivating a life rooted in love, faith, and the quiet power of slow growth.
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