Do you long for a garden that not only flourishes but also contributes to the sustainability of your soil? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explore the world of permaculture and provide you with practical tips and easy-to-implement strategies for introducing sustainable practices to your garden. So, grab your gardening gloves and let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Why Permaculture Will Change the Way You Approach Your Garden

Main Points

• Permaculture Basics – What is Permaculture?
• Getting Started: Bed Preparation
• Creating Your Garden - Working with Nature to Create an Abundant Landscape

Resources Mentioned:

Permaculture Design Series

Purposeful Growing Journey

Building Soil Health Guide

Show Notes

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Imagine this scenario: you've poured your heart, sweat, and savings into creating a cozy home and a thriving homestead. And you are seeing the fruits of your labor, but you also feel stress. Stress about how you are going to do the next steps, how you are going to expand the barn, or how you're going to buy a new type of livestock. Or how are you going to grow more next year? And that unease is lingering. Could it be that you're missing a crucial component in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability on your homestead and in your home? The answer lies in one word: Budget. Yes, you heard that right. In this episode, I am going to walk you through the reason why and help you find the shocking truth of how a budget can help you move forward on your growing journey. Let’s get growing.

Related Episode: Are You Ready to Start Making Money on Your Homestead?

Main Points
Avoiding Financial Stress
Maximizing Resources
Creating a Roadmap for Financial Goals
Building a Strong Foundation for Future Growth

Resources Mentioned:
Purposeful Growing Journey
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Has homesteading become a chore instead of something you enjoy? Are you overwhelmed with the daily tasks and lack of progress? It is understandable to feel demotivated when it comes to homesteading, but don’t give up just yet. In this post, we’ll explore ways to reignite your passion and how to stay motivated so you don’t have to quit homesteading. 

Related Episode: Pray, Just Plant Poem

Main Points

• Its Ok to Have these Feelings
• Managing Difficult Emotions
• Setting Realistic Goals
• Rekindling Your Passion
• Tracking Your Progress

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey
Show Notes

Homesteading can often be overwhelming, leading to a loss of motivation and the desire to quit. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, it’s possible to ignite that passion and stay motivated. By understanding what homesteading is, managing your emotions, setting realistic goals, rekindling your passion, and tracking your progress, you can stay motivated and continue your homesteading journey with success. 

If you want to learn more about staying motivated while homesteading, join the discussion in the comments and share your experience!

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Faith is the foundation of our christian walk, of our christian journey so how do we move forward in faith? How do we take action in faith? In this episode I am going to be share the next three recordings of the Faith in Action Bible Study and Series. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: What does the Bible say about Marriage? 

Main Points

• Letting Go of the Old Life
• Looking Forward to the Promises
• The Promises are Ours

Resources Mentioned:

Faith in Action Bible Study Guide
Part 1

Part 2
Show Notes

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As a homemaker, do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stretched too thin? The endless tasks and responsibilities can take a toll on your mental and emotional wellbeing. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right time management hacks, you can create a stress-free home environment and achieve peace of mind. In this article, I will share five practical and effective tips. By the end, you'll have a roadmap for taking control of your day and simplifying your space, so you can enjoy a more peaceful and fulfilling life as a homemaker. Let's get growing!

Related Episode: The Secret to Staying Motivated and Getting Things Done

Main Points

• Prioritize Your Tasks
• Delegate Where Possible
• Set Realistic Expectations
• Take Breaks and Practice Self-Care
• Focus on What Matters Most

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey
Show Notes

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Whether you’re trying to save time or money, meal planning is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to stay organized and enjoy nutritious, delicious meals. By taking the steps to plan out and shop for ingredients for a month’s worth of meals, you can save precious time and money, as well as reduce stress and make mealtime much more enjoyable.

Related Episode: The 5 Steps to Meal Planning In a Purposeful Kitchen

Main Points

• Create a Pantry
• Rinse and Repeat
• Change with the Seasons
• How To

Resources Mentioned:

‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Building a Stocked Pantry Series

Show Notes

Taking the time to create a meal plan for a month can be a great way to save time and money, while also reducing stress and providing nutritious, delicious meals. With the steps outlined above, you can quickly and easily create a meal plan that will take you through the entire month with ease.

Why not give meal planning a try? Give yourself the gift of time and money this month and explore the rewards of meal planning in the ‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge.

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You have your harvest picked, washed, and preserved for later but know what? How do you prepare and cook your home grown produce every day with all the other things you have to do? Well, this episode is for you because I am going to share with you the 5 steps to meal planning on the homestead. And how you can make the worry disappear as you cook a homegrown meal for your family every night. Let’s get growing!

Main Points

• Identify Your Goals 
• Shop from Your Larder First 
• Create a Grocery List 
• :Write Out Your Meal Plan
• Stay Inspired 

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

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Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook

‘Eat Your Harvest at Every Meal’ Meal Planning Challenge

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For gardeners looking to bring their garden to the next level, adding a greenhouse can be one of the most rewarding moves they can make. Not only will the added insulation shelter your plants from the elements, but it can also drastically increase their growth. In this post, we’ll explore 7 astonishing ways a greenhouse can help your garden grow and answer the question: are you ready to add one to your growing journey? Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: How to Grow Year Round on the Homestead by Building a Passive Solar Greenhouse

Main Points

• Faster Germination: Everything You Need for Faster Planting
• Tailor Temperature and Humidity for Optimal Growing Conditions
• Increased Variety of Crops
• Cost Efficiency
• Extend Your Growing Season
• Reap the Rewards of Soil Warming
• Start Seedlings Early

Resources Mentioned:

Purposeful Growing Journey

Purposeful Growing Member Area

Fellowship Newsletter

How to Grow Year Round in a Passive Solar Green House

Show Notes

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One of the first steps to growing in the Kitchen is to start cooking from scratch. Today in this episode I am going to share with you the benefits of, why it is important on your growing journey and how you can start cooking from scratch with 5 simple hacks. Let’s get growing!

One of the first steps to growing in the Kitchen is to start cooking from scratch. Today in this episode I am going to share with you the benefits of, why it is important on your growing journey and how you can start cooking from scratch with 5 simple hacks. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: S10: E7 Why Growers Need to Learn the Art of Cooking with the Seasons

Main Points

• Why Cooking From Scratch is Important on the Homestead
• The Benefits of Cooking From Scratch on the Homestead
• You can Still Create Convenience 
• 5 Top Hacks I Use to me Cook from Scratch even on a busy weeknight

Resources Mentioned:

Planning Beyond the Harvest eBook

Planning Beyond the Harvest Planner

Pantry Stock Up Blog Series

Pantry Stock Up Episode

Show Notes

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John 3:16 says that with Faith we are given eternal life. But with faith we also have to have action, Faith in Action. Today we are going to continue our Faith in Action Bible Study Series and dive deeper into learning more about your faith in action journey. Let’s get growing!

Related Episode: Starting Your Faith in Action Journey

Main Points

• Faith to Let Go of the World
• With Faith in Action is Reward
• Faith Show God Is Faithful

Resources Mentioned:

Show Notes

Faith in Action Bible Study Guide

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