Old Fashioned On Purpose

S14 E19: How to Grow Bananas in the Snow


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Sometimes growing vegetables in a wintery climate can feel like an extreme sport... So when I received an email from Nate of the Manti Homestead sharing how he built an off-grid greenhouse that's growing bananas, passionfruit, and more in the Utah snow, I was intrigued. 

Nate shares a wealth of knowledge in this value-packed episode. Prepare to have your gardening paradigm challenged in the best of ways!

Podcast Episode Highlights

  • Nate's background and passion for growing tropical stuff in his climate
  • Details on Nate's off-grid greenhouse
  • Types of greenhouses
  • More info on Nate's greenhouse
  • Chatting about going back to the basics
  • How to afford making a greenhouse
  • Greenhouse pests
  • Final thoughts

Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned

Learn more about Nate and Manti Homestead here: https://www.youtube.com/@mantihomestead

Jill's video from visiting the famous Nebraska greenhouse: https://youtu.be/sbi0UrSMxoM

Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/

 

Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter

My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com

Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com

Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger

Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

  • Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
  • Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
  • Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
  • Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
  • Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application


Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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