Stop Trying to Grow EVERYTHING!

Stop Trying to Grow EVERYTHING!

Author: Homesteading Family March 7, 2026 Duration: 58:48

Most people never fail at gardening. They quit before they begin.

In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Josh sits down with Luke from MIgardener to talk about why so many aspiring gardeners stay stuck in the dreaming and planning phase — and what it actually takes to start.

You’ll learn:

  • Why fear of failure quietly holds people back
  • The mindset shift that changes everything
  • The importance of journaling and tracking your harvest
  • How to grow what your family actually eats
  • Why building soil every year is non-negotiable

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect conditions, this episode is your reminder: imperfect action beats perfect planning every time.

Watch the interview or read the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/stop-planning-and-start-gardening-even-if-its-imperfect/

Be sure to find Luke at MIgardener on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or at https://migardener.com
You can also email any of your gardening questions to gardenhelp@migardener.com and be sure to check out his full line of seeds at https://migardener.com/seeds

We want to thank Grubbly Farms for sponsoring this episode. If you raise chickens, you know they’re not just livestock — they’re part of the daily rhythm of your homestead. That’s why we appreciate Grubbly’s focus on clean, thoughtfully sourced feed and treats made without fillers or unnecessary additives. If you’d like to try them, you can get 30% off your first order with the code HOMESTEADING30 and give your flock a boost the natural way: https://homesteadingfamily.com/grubbly-farms-fb 

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Grubbly Farms
3:02 - Main Topic

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
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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.
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