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

Ep 132. Letting Go of Perfectionism in the Garden


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If your garden feels a little behind, messy, or flat-out disappointing this year—you are not alone. In this episode of The Homestead Challenge, we’re talking all about releasing perfectionism in the garden so you can enjoy the process, learn as you grow, and stop comparing your reality to picture-perfect plots on Instagram.

Whether your tomato starts failed, your trellis dreams didn’t happen, or you’re still throwing seeds in the dirt a month later than you planned—this is your permission slip to keep going.

🌱 What We Cover in This Episode:

  • Why even seasoned gardeners have setbacks (spoiler: I might need new tomatoes)

  • Reframing the idea that there’s a “right way” to garden

  • Creative ways to use what you have—containers, trellises, and all

  • When it’s totally okay to buy a few plant starts (even if you wanted to grow from seed!)

  • The beauty of direct sowing and learning through trial and error

  • How your garden space—no matter the size—can still nourish your soul

     

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    Come post your “imperfect” garden wins with us in the Homestead Challenge Facebook Community. It’s a no-pressure space full of encouragement and real-life garden chat.

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