Ep 128. Things I Would Do Differently With a Rental House Garden

Have you ever held off on starting a garden because you were in a rental or temporary living space? In this episode, I’m sharing all the things I wish I had known back when we were in military housing—before we settled into what we think is our forever home.

If you're renting or just feeling unsure about investing in a garden you might not have for long, this episode is for you. From containers that are worth the splurge to mistakes I wouldn’t make again, I’m walking you through how to garden smarter (not harder) when space and time are limited.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why I regret building an in-ground raised bed at a rental house

• What I’d use instead (hello, galvanized beds + elevated planters!)

• My love for grow bags and how they make gardening so flexible

• Thoughts on GreenStalks—are they worth it, and when?

• What to grow when you can’t grow everything: my "feel rich" picks

• Why learning in a rental garden actually helped me long term

• How to support your food storage goals even if you can’t grow much

Links & Resources:

• 🌿 Join The Homestead Challenge Community on Facebook

• 🎧 Check out the Garden Party Podcast – May 21st episode

• 🛍️ Shop My Amazon Storefront for Garden Containers Mentioned

Let’s Connect: Tag me on Instagram @brittanylgibson if you’re gardening in a rental or small space—I’d love to cheer you on and see what you’re growing!

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