The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

Author: Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever feel like the dream of a self-sufficient life is just out of reach, especially when you're juggling a modern schedule? The Homestead Challenge Podcast is for anyone who's ever looked at their backyard and wondered how to make it more productive, or stared at a recipe and wished they had the time to truly cook from scratch. Hosted by Brittany Gibson, a fellow beginner homesteader, this series digs into the real, often messy, work of building a sustainable lifestyle right where you are. You'll hear honest conversations about the trials and triumphs of suburban homesteading, from turning a small garden plot into a source of fresh food to figuring out which kitchen projects are worth the effort on a busy Tuesday. This isn't about achieving perfection or moving off the grid; it's about finding practical, manageable ways to grow your own food, reduce waste, and connect with your meals without burning out. Each episode feels like a chat with a knowledgeable friend who's figuring it out alongside you, offering tangible tips that fit into a contemporary life. Tune in for a down-to-earth take on gardening, preserving your harvest, cooking real food, and creating a home that feels a little more resilient and a lot more nourishing.
Episodes
Ep 188. Let Your Pantry Tell You What to Grow this Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:10
In this episode of The Homestead Challenge, we kick off the Make It March series by looking at our pantries to help decide what we should grow in our gardens this year. Instead of planting randomly, we talk about how not…
Ep 187. The Only Cleaning Ingredients You Really Need at Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
In this episode, we’re talking about the simple natural cleaning ingredients to keep on hand so you can clean almost anything without buying a cabinet full of products. I’ll walk you through what vinegar, baking soda, wa…
Ep 184. Apothecary February Herbal Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:40
In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up Apothecary February with a relaxed herbal Q&A. I’m answering your questions about overwintering herbs, how I store dried medicinal herbs, and how long they really last. We also talk…
Ep 183. Tea Talk: Herbs I Love and Brewing Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:35
In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we’re having a cozy tea talk all about herbal tea for beginners. I’m sharing the herbs I actually use most often (like chamomile, lemon balm, nettle, hibiscus, and mars…
Ep 181. Herbs for Gut Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:25
In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we’re talking all about gut health — from mouth to intestines and everything in between. Brittany shares how the digestive system connects to the nervous system and imm…