How to Start a Garden (Without Overthinking It)

How to Start a Garden (Without Overthinking It)

Author: Homesteading Family April 25, 2026 Duration: 32:23
If you’ve ever felt like you need to learn everything before starting a garden, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re simplifying the process and showing you how to start a garden without getting overwhelmed. Gardening is a journey. And the truth is, you don’t need perfect soil, perfect seeds, or perfect knowledge to begin. You just need a few key principles and a willingness to learn as you go. This episode is all about helping you take that first step with confidence. In this episode ...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in backyards and on small plots of land, where people are choosing to grow and preserve their own food despite busy modern lives. Everyday Homesteading, from the Homesteading Family, speaks directly to that reality. It’s for anyone who feels the pull toward self-sufficiency but is short on time, sorting through the noise to find what’s genuinely practical. This podcast focuses on methods that are tried and true, saving you from wasting effort and resources on well-meaning but unproven advice. You’ll hear honest conversations about fitting homesteading tasks into a realistic schedule-think five to ten hours a week-transforming that dream of a full pantry into a manageable weekly rhythm. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty of growing food, cooking from scratch, and preserving your harvest, all with an eye on efficiency. The tone is less about achieving perfection and more about building confidence through simple, actionable steps. Tune in for a sense of community and grounded wisdom that makes the homesteading journey feel possible, starting right where you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Everyday Homesteading
Podcast Episodes
Josh Interview w/ Annette Sievert (How to Buy a Homestead Property) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:03
There are many people looking to buy homestead property... but what should you know before jumping in with both feet? Listen to this podcast interview with Annette Sievert, who wrote the book How to Buy a Homestead Prope…
Our Toxin Journey (Part 2) An Update! | Pantry Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
We're giving you all a TOXIN JOURNEY UPDATE! Carolyn got some labs back and we've both been working with Dr. Torrie Thompson for over a year to rid our bodies of excess toxins. In this Pantry Chat, we're giving you the u…
Are your Prepared for an Emergency? | Pantry Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:32
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful N…
Staying Organized on the Homestead - Our Homestead Systems Revealed! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:57
With a busy household and homestead, it's imperative that we stay organized. In this blog post and Pantry Chat podcast, we're sharing some of our best tools and tips for staying organized on the homestead. For more infor…
Rest & Refreshment on the Homestead - AVOIDING BURNOUT | Pantry Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:18
This time of year seems pretty quiet on the homestead. We're generally enjoying shorter days curled up by the fireplace, getting caught up on book reading, crafts or other projects. - Join the Homestead Kitchen membershi…