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The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable LivingAuthor: Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
Do you feel like you want to cook from scratch, grow more of your own food, or live intentionallybut never have the time or energy to do it all? Tried diving headfirst into homesteading only to end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or wondering where to even begin? Youre not alone. If youre ready to build a homestead life that actually works with your modern, busy schedulethis podcast is for you. Inside The Homestead Challenge, youll find time-saving routines, realistic strategies, and practical tips to help you simplify home systems, grow what you can, and start living from scratchwithout the pressure to do it all perfectly. Hey friend. Im Brittanycrunchy mom, city homesteader, and your go-to for making slow living possible in real life. I tried the all-at-once approach to homesteading and crashed hard into burnout. Turns out, trying to master everything at once just wastes time, money, and a whole lot of mental energy. But heres the good news: homesteading doesnt have to be all or nothing. You can do this in small steps that make a big impact. If youre ready to create a from-scratch lifestyle with more rhythm and less chaosgrab that sourdough starter from the back of the fridge... its time to rise. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com Language: en Genres: Arts, Food, Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep 214. How I Decide What Gets Preserved (and What Doesn't)
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
When it comes to preserving your harvest, there isn't one "right" method. In this episode, I'm walking you through the decision-making process I use for every crop in my garden and explaining why some vegetables go straight into the freezer, others get dried or fermented, and some are best enjoyed fresh. Rather than preserving food because we feel like we should, I'm sharing how I think about convenience, storage space, family preferences, and how Future Brittany will actually use each ingredient months from now. In this episode, we cover: Why canning isn't always the best preservation method The question I ask before preserving any harvest Why I dry nearly all of my herbs My favorite ways to preserve tomatoes Why I ferment cucumbers instead of canning them Freezing versus canning green beans The easiest way to preserve peppers Storing potatoes and winter squash What I do with zucchini and yellow squash Preserving broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage How storage space affects preservation decisions Taking inventory before preserving another season's harvest The biggest takeaway Instead of asking, "How should I preserve this?" ask yourself, "How will I actually use this six months from now?" That one simple question can help you save time, reduce waste, and build a pantry you'll truly enjoy using.
