Homesteading & Gardening In The Suburbs With Misfit Gardening

Join me with a cup of tea for a chat about homesteading. In today's episode, you can hear about some of the things going on around the homestead behind the scenes if you will. Things that worked and things that didn't along with some tips for local food. Support the podcast at no additional cost to you and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Would you go all-in for the landrace homestead? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Raising your own chickens for meat or eggs is a great project for most homesteaders but they can get expensive with the cost of feed. In this episode, we dive into some strategies homesteaders use to save money raising chickens Support the podcast at no additional cost to you and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit How do you save money raising your flock? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Scaling up your homestead is another learning curve. In today's episode, I want to talk about some things that I wish we had known before expanding the homestead. Support the podcast and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What do you wish you knew before homesteading? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

It might just be the beginning of your growing season but don't miss out on a garden for fall! In this episode, we dig into preparing for your fall garden. Support the podcast and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are you saving seeds from or making into a landrace? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Working full time and homesteading isn't easy. In today's episode, I talk about how we keep moving forward and some tips that have helped us along the way. Support the podcast and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are you saving seeds from or making into a landrace? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Start building your self-sufficient homestead garden and grow more in the same garden bed with these companion plant pairings! Support the podcast and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are you saving seeds from or making into a landrace? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

If you need the inspiration to start your landrace varieties dig in to learn about how I'm creating some on my homestead. Support the podcast and see what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are you saving seeds from or making into a landrace? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Learn how to get weeds under control in your garden with these weeding tips. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What do you do to help your transplants thrive? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Today I'm sharing some quick tips for transplanting your seedlings. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What do you do to help your transplants thrive? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Spring is in the air! With about 4 weeks to go until the last average frost date, it's time to get some jobs done before the garden season hits. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What pests do you have to deal with on your homestead? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Dig in this week to learn about a lesser-known method of companion planting to help protect your vegetable garden from pests. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What pests do you have to deal with on your homestead? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Integrated pest management isn't just the bugs. It's an approach that looks at natural ways of keeping animal pests in check too. See how you can deter rodents in your garden and homestead in this episode. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What pests do you have to deal with on your homestead? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Integrated pest management in the garden means you need to bring in some beneficial bugs to help take care of the pesky pests. Learn about how to attract some common good bugs that can help your garden grow healthier! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What bugs do you want to bring into your garden? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Building on last week's episode, you're collecting composting materials now what sort of composting method is best for you and your homestead garden? Find out about 4 different composting methods, a little troubleshooting, and how to use it in your garden. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit How do you use compost in your garden? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

It's another mini-training series! Let's get your garden off to a good start with integrated pest management! It's not just for permaculture enthusiasts or organic farmers. Integrated pest management can be in your garden too! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about cover crops See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit How do you improve your garden's productivity? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

There is no perfect garden but here are 9 tips to help you get more from your garden and work with what you already have! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about cover crops See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit How do you improve your garden's productivity? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Looking for a garden goal? Why not try to grow your own holiday dinner! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about cover crops See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Do you use animal products in your garden? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

What is animal product-free gardening? Find out what it is and why some people are turning to this method of gardening. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about cover crops See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Do you use animal products in your garden? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Try your hand at zero-waste gardening and get more from your garden this year! As mentioned in the episode you can check out what Fort Worth Public Library is doing for their gardening series below. This isn't a paid sponsorship, I just love libraries and using great resources like the library to build skills: Native and Invasive Texas Plants: https://fwpl.info/InvasivePlants Check out the upcoming gardening series for 2022 here: https://fwpl.info/GardeningSeries Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Get your garden started with what you already have! Join me to learn about using what you have available to you now to start growing food. As mentioned in the episode you can check out what Fort Worth Public Library is doing for their gardening series below. This isn't a paid sponsorship, I just love libraries and using great resources like the library to build skills: Native and Invasive Texas Plants: https://fwpl.info/InvasivePlants Check out the upcoming gardening series for 2022 here: https://fwpl.info/GardeningSeries Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Learn what a companion plant is and how they can help your garden in this episode along with a couple of my favorites to try in your garden! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are your favorite companion plants? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Join me in today's episode where we dig in to talk about gardening for the kitchen! Learn some tips on getting more varieties in your garden, harvest extension, and notes to keep in your garden journal. Apologies in this episode for my voice I'm getting over losing my voice this week! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are your favorite varieties for flavor? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Get more from your garden with these high yielding vegetables and grow more from a small space. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What are your favorite high-yielding vegetables? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Winter weather doesn't mean your gardening is going to stop! See how you can start some easy plants indoors and learn more about how I plan my seed starting activities. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit What inspires you for your garden next year? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Speed up finding seeds ready for spring with a couple of stash organizing tips. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit How are you organizing your seeds and getting ready for seed starting? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

It's super easy to get caught up in wanting to grow everything in the seed catalog but taking some time to plan your garden will help set you up for success. Let's talk about planning your garden! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Are you starting an orchard? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Let's dig in and talk about pollination and how it plays an important role in choosing trees for your home orchard. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Are you starting an orchard? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

What could be better in fall than your own homegrown fruit? In this episode, we dig in and talk about starting an orchard. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Are you starting an orchard? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Looking to start a no-dig garden? Learn the easy garden bed building method that's perfect for fall! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Are you building a sheet mulch garden? Let me know and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Busy with work? Short on space? Multisowing and cluster growing might be the gardening method you need to ramp up your garden productivity! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your multisowing and cluster growing plants and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

In this episode, we talk about some of the cool things house hunting for a new homestead and some of the not-so-great things we saw as well as diving into setting the goals and priorities for the new property! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your homestead goals and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Growing a self-sufficient garden starts with the seeds. Learn about 5 of the landrace variety plant breeding projects I've been working on at my homestead and get inspired to start your own! Learn more about landrace seeds with the wonderful book Landrace Gardening: Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination by Joseph Lofthouse. Check it out in my gardening kit below. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your first landrace project and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

See how you can grow a self-sufficient garden seed to seed and find out what sort of gardener you are in this episode! Mentioned in this episode: Blog Post - 6 Steps To Start A Garden From Scratch Podcast Interview - OSSI and Plant Patents Blog Post - Intensive Gardening Training Learn more about landrace seeds with the wonderful book Landrace Gardening: Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination by Joseph Lofthouse. Check it out in my gardening kit below. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what gardener type you are and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

We've been homesteading and canning our own food for over 5 years now. Learn what lessons we learned along the way and avoid these mistakes we made preserving and canning! Learn more about canning: Blog Post - How Canning Preserves Your Food Blog Post - Safe Canning Basics See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your lessons from canning and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Wanting to start your self-sufficient garden? Learn how you can start your own landrace seeds and build self-reliance in your garden this season! Learn more about landrace seeds with the wonderful book Landrace Gardening: Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination by Joseph Lofthouse. Check it out in my gardening kit below. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share if you would give up a garden of heirlooms for a resilient garden instead and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Are you are dreaming of growing a garden that can handle the seasons no matter the weather? Are you wondering if there is another way to grow food for you, your family, and your community? Then this episode is for you! Learn more about landrace seeds with the wonderful book Landrace Gardening: Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination by Joseph Lofthouse. Check it out in my gardening kit below. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share if you would give up a garden of heirlooms for a resilient garden instead and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Natural cleaning products are expensive in the store. See how you can make your own using some basic ingredients and help your homestead sparkle! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your DIY cleaning recipes and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Winter is on the way! Learn how you can protect your fall garden from frost without breaking the bank. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your DIY frost protection methods and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

We've been living like homesteaders for a while, and there are a few important lessons I've learned along the way. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your homesteading lessons and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Dig in to learn what you need to think about when moving your garden from a hobby to a garden you can depend on to feed you, and your family. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your garden goals and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Learn how to control pests in your garden without using pesticides. Dig in to learn more: Blog Post: Integrated Pest Management Blog Post: Intensive Gardening Training Series See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your pest management techniques and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

What is companion planting and what are some practical plant BFFs you can use in your garden? Learn more in this episode! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your companion plant combinations and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Does your garden need a boost? Try making your own fertilizer! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share your DIY fertilizer and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Keep your garden growing with these 9 gardening tasks for July! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what is going on in your garden and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Now is a great time to start building season extension and cold frames for your upcoming fall garden. Find out how to build one cheap in this episode! Mentioned in this episode from the blog: Examples of cold frames How to build a cold frame How to build hoop houses See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what you're growing for fall and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Fall is coming in fast, make sure your fall garden is ready by knowing when to plant! Mentioned in this episode: 12 Money-Saving Tips For Homesteaders See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what you're growing for fall and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Help your budget go further and keep homesteading with these 12 frugal living tips for homesteaders! Mentioned in this episode: Blog Post: Cheap Seed Saving Supplies Blog Post: Building Self Reliance In Your Homestead Garden Blog Post: Landrace Gardening See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what your top money-saving tip or join the Store Cupboard Challenge and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Setting up a homestead can be expensive and tackling your money monster will help to get you where you want to be and live your homestead dreams. See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what you're working to with your homesteading dream and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

Busy homesteaders need all the time they can get! See how meal planning can help you save time and get money back in your budget! See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what you're favorite fast recipe or best batch cooking tip and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.

It's another mini-training episode! Learn about some tools you need to save seeds and use things you might already have around the homestead! Mentioned in this episode: https://misfitgardening.podbean.com/e/landrace-gardening-adapting-your-garden/ See what tools I use on my homestead: My Gardening Kit My Homesteading Kit Share what you're going to save seeds from and connect with other misfit gardeners and homesteaders: Join the Facebook Group Always ensure to operate safely. All projects are purely “at your own risk” and are for information purposes only. As with any project, unfamiliarity with the tools, animals, plants, and processes can be dangerous. Posts, podcasts, and videos should be read and interpreted as theoretical advice only and are not a substitute for advice from a fully licensed professional.