Homesteading & Gardening In The Suburbs With Misfit Gardening

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

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

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.