Starting a homestead rarely looks like the glossy Pinterest version — it’s messy, imperfect, and full of trial-by-fire lessons. In this episode, I walk you through our real infrastructure journey: tearing down the old barn while nine months pregnant, building too-small sheds, wrestling with temporary fencing, and slowly upgrading our land one project at a time.

You’ll learn why you don’t need perfect buildings to begin, how temporary solutions can teach you what your land truly needs, and why slow building creates a better, more functional homestead. I’ll share the mistakes that shaped our best decisions, how setbacks can redirect you toward something better, and why function should always come before “pretty.”

Infrastructure grows in layers, not leaps — and every imperfect step teaches you something essential. If you’re dreaming of homesteading or already knee-deep in projects, this episode will help you breathe, refocus, and trust that your homestead will grow alongside you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your homestead doesn’t need perfect infrastructure to start
• How temporary fencing, makeshift sheds, and repurposed buildings buy you time
• Why building slowly leads to better long-term systems
• Turning mistakes into lessons for smarter planning
• Prioritizing function over aesthetics without losing your sanity
• How to prioritize function over aesthetics without losing your sanity

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• G.R.O.W 2026 Workshop Signup: Practical, hands-on homestead planning with printable worksheets for 2026.

• Orbe’s Heritage Farm: Your go-to for homesteading tools, planners, and resources.

• Orbe's YouTube: Check out cows, goats, gardens and all the crazy things we do here!

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