The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

Ep 217. Why I'm Preparing My Pantry Differently This Fall

With grocery prices rising and uncertainty making headlines, it’s easy to feel like you should be stocking up—but pantry preparedness doesn’t have to mean panic buying or

Ep 216. Everything on my Farmstand is Something I Actually Use

Before most of these things ever made it onto my farmstand, they had a place on my own shelves. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the stand to share everything from

Ep 215. The August Reset. What Worked, What Didn't & Getting Back to a Homesteading Rhythm

After a busy summer away from the podcast, I’m back for an honest late-summer homestead check-in! We’re talking about what worked this summer, what definitely didn’t, gar

Ep 214. How I Decide What Gets Preserved (and What Doesn't)

When it comes to preserving your harvest, there isn't one "right" method. In this episode, I'm walking you through the decision-making process I use for every crop in my

Ep 213. Harvesting with a Purpose. Why I'm Already Thinking About Christmas in July

Don't let your summer herb harvest go to waste! In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, Brittany shares how she's preserving herbs now to create thoughtful ho

Ep 212. Why I am Planting More Seeds... All Summer Long

One of the biggest gardening mistakes I made for years? Thinking that once everything was planted in the spring... I was done. This year, every time a spot opens up in

Ep 211. How I am Opening a Farmstand in the City (Every Decision I Had to Make)

Have you ever dreamed of opening a farm stand, even if you live in the city? In this episode, I'm sharing the real behind-the-scenes process of starting my front yard far

Ep 210. Why I Stopped Panicking About Garden Bugs

In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we're talking all about bugs in the organic garden. Learn which insects are beneficial, how trap crops work, when to l

Ep 209. Garden Update, What's Growing, What's Failing and Life Lately

In this June garden update, we're sharing what's growing in our Zone 6 garden, the challenges we're facing this season, and a few personal life updates along the way. Fro

Ep 208. The Most Underappreciated Herb in My Garden

Sage is one of the easiest herbs to grow, but it's also one of the most overlooked. In this episode, we explore practical ways to use garden sage, including culinary proj

Ep 207. The Real Workflow of Summer Canning in a Suburban Homestead

Summer canning doesn't have to mean marathon weekends, Pinterest-perfect pantries, or preserving every tomato you grow. In this episode, we're talking about what summer c

Ep 206. The Hidden Consumerism in Homesteading

In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden consumerism that can sneak into the homesteading lifestyle and why it’s so easy to buy the fantasy version of homesteading

Ep 205. You Don't Need a Commune to Build a Homesteading Community

In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we’re talking about how to build homesteading community in the city or suburbs without starting a commune or forcing y

Ep 204. The Homesteading Mindset Shift I Need Most

In this episode, we’re talking about a simple homesteading mindset shift that has been helping me slow down, spend less impulsively, and feel more connected to my home: c

Ep 203. The Garden Plants that Keep Coming Back for Free

  In this episode of the The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we’re talking about some of the best free plants for the garden — including self-seeding flowers and herbs, vol

Ep 202. 5 Easy Ferments I'm Trying This Summer (That Don't Feel Overwhelming)

Learn alongside me as we talk about 5 easy ferments I’m trying this summer that actually feel realistic for busy moms and small-scale homesteaders. In this episode, we’re

Ep 201. How to Grow Cut Flowers in Any Space with Josie Blessing of Olde Soul Acres

Today I am chatting all about growing cut flowers with Josie Blessing, author of The Homesteader’s Guide to Cut Flowers, and why flowers are so much more than just “extra

Ep 200. Is Homesteading Worth It? My Honest Experience After 200 Epsiodes

We’re celebrating 200 episodes of The Homestead Challenge podcast by reflecting on what homesteading has really brought into my life. In this episode, I’m answering a few

Ep 199. Start These Herbal Products Now Before Summer

In this episode, we’re talking about the simple herbal products we should start now before summer hits—because things like bug spray, salves, and infused sprays take time

Ep 198. The Weird Garden Lull: How to Reset Your Systems Before Harvest Season

We’re talking about the spring-to-summer transition in the garden and that weird lull where everything is planted but harvest hasn’t fully begun. We walk through simple s