{"podcast":{"title":"The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living","slug":"the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945","podcast_index_feed_id":6738945,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thehomesteadchallengepodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thehomesteadchallengepodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17617351/podcast_covers_9__d7kstw.jpg","author":"Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader","episode_count":210,"summary":"Do you feel like you never have time to cook from scratch the way you want to? Tried diving into the homesteading lifestyle only to end up feeling burnt out? Maybe you’re not even sure where to start. Are you ready to navigate the world of homesteading in a way that suits your modern life? In this podcast, you will find modern and practical solutions for your suburban homestead. I’m here to dish out quick and straightforward homesteading tips and home management systems, all geared towards intentional living and finding contentment. If you’re itching to kick off your homesteading journey on your terms, bid farewell to overwhelm and guilt—you’re in the right spot. Hey friend. I’m Brittany. Crunchy mom and wannabe homesteader. I’ve been down the road of trying to learn all the homesteady things… and then I hit the burnout wall. Attempting to master every internet-suggested skill all at once led to wasted time and, let’s be honest, quite a bit of wasted money. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing ordeal. I’ve found a way to live out homesteading principles in my own modern style, letting go of some things and crafting a plan that sticks. And now, I’m here to guide…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T04:20:38.919424+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 203. The Garden Plants that Keep Coming Back for Free","slug":"ep-203-the-garden-plants-that-keep-coming-back-for-free","published_at":"2026-05-12T08:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945/ep-203-the-garden-plants-that-keep-coming-back-for-free","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945","url":"https://thehomesteadchallengepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-203-the-garden-plants-that-keep-coming-back-for-free/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/atg5zqsrd6ecwkng/Episode_203_mixdown8tdlf.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we’re talking about some of the best free plants for the garden — including self-seeding flowers and herbs, volunteer plants, and perennials you can divide again and again. From calendula and dill to chives, lemon balm, and surprise tomato plants popping up from the compost, these are the kinds of plants that help your garden become more abundant every single year. If you want to garden on a budget, simplify your garden planning, or create a lower-maintenance homestead garden, this episode is full of practical ideas for busy gardeners and small-space homesteaders. We’ll also talk about why letting nature do a little of the work can make gardening feel more joyful, less expensive, and a whole lot less overwhelming. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/","meta_description":"In this episode of the The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we’re talking about some of the best free plants for the garden — including self-seeding flowers a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1010,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945/episodes/ep-203-the-garden-plants-that-keep-coming-back-for-free/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945/ep-203-the-garden-plants-that-keep-coming-back-for-free.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}