About The Preserver's Garden
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From Garden to Pantry: Meet the Authors of "The Preserver’s Garden"
The Farmers Helping Families Relearn Food Preservation
How Staci and Jeremy Hill Are Reviving a Lost Food Skill
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Staci Hill and Jeremy Hill are farmers, educators, and the authors of "The Preserver’s Garden." They are the founders of Gooseberry Bridge Farm, a family-run farm in rural Missouri dedicated to organic and regenerative growing practices, community education, and food self-sufficiency.
Since establishing their farm in 2016, the Hills have grown and preserved the majority of their own food while raising their children in a hands-on homesteading environment. Their work focuses on making gardening and food preservation approachable, practical, and accessible at any scale.
Staci holds a BA in Anthropology and an MA in U.S. History from Missouri State University, bringing cultural and historical insight to the lost art of food preservation. Together, Staci and Jeremy teach families how to grow food intentionally, preserve it safely, and build a pantry that supports health, affordability, and resilience. Learn more at ThePreserversGarden.com.
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Staci Hill and Jeremy Hill are farmers, homesteaders, and the authors of "The Preserver’s Garden," a practical guide to growing food with preservation in mind. They are the founders of Gooseberry Bridge Farm, where they use organic and regenerative practices to grow food, raise animals, and teach families how to build resilient food systems.
Unlike traditional gardening books, "The Preserver’s Garden" connects what you grow with how you store it, helping readers plan gardens specifically for fermenting, canning, pickling, dehydrating, and freeze drying.
The Hills are self-taught farmers who believe food preservation doesn’t have to be overwhelming or extreme. Their approach emphasizes baby steps, realistic expectations, and family involvement — especially for busy households, people with food allergies, and those living in small spaces.
Staci holds degrees in anthropology and U.S. history, offering insight into how food preservation shaped families and cultures for generations. Jeremy brings years of hands-on farming experience grounded in trial, error, and practical success. Together, they homeschool their children and involve them in daily farm life.
Staci and Jeremy are available to discuss gardening, food affordability, family-friendly preservation, and how anyone, anywhere, can start building a pantry from their garden. Learn more at ThePreserversGarden.com.
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Staci Hill and Jeremy Hill are the authors of "The Preserver’s Garden" and the founders of Gooseberry Bridge Farm, a working farm and agritourism destination in rural Missouri. Their work bridges traditional food skills and modern life, helping families reconnect with how food is grown, preserved, and shared.
The Hills established their farm in 2016 and formally launched their business in 2020, guided by principles of organic and regenerative agriculture, clean living, and community sufficiency. Over time, they began producing and preserving the majority of their own food while involving their children in every step of the process.
Staci holds a BA in Anthropology and an MA in U.S. History from Missouri State University, giving her a deep appreciation for how food preservation has shaped cultures and survival across generations. Jeremy brings practical farming expertise rooted in years of experimentation and problem-solving.
Together, they noticed a gap in existing resources: gardening books taught people how to grow food, and preservation books taught how to can or ferment — but few connected the two. "The Preserver’s Garden" fills that gap by teaching readers how to plan gardens with preservation goals from the very beginning.
Their philosophy centers on accessibility. The Hills emphasize that food preservation isn’t about doing everything — it’s about doing something. Whether preserving a single batch of vegetables or stocking an entire pantry, they believe small, intentional steps can transform how families eat, save money, and reduce waste.
Through their farm, their writing, and their speaking, Staci and Jeremy are helping revive a lost skill set — one that supports health, affordability, and resilience in uncertain times. Learn more at ThePreserversGarden.com.