Even after years of practice, every homesteading season comes with a fresh batch of mistakes—and this summer was no exception. From herbs that went to seed before I could harvest them, to pantry planning flops (hello, way too much Costco flour), I’m sharing the real-life lessons I learned in my garden, kitchen, and rhythms.
In this episode, we talk about: 🌱 The garden mistakes I kept repeating (like skipping succession planting and ignoring pests a little too long) 🍅 Why waiting to preserve food never works in my favor, and how “little by little” preserving keeps things manageable 🏡 The mindset shifts I’m still working on—letting go of perfectionism, planning smarter for pantry staples, and accepting the busy rhythms of summer life with kids 😂 My worst mistake of all: the most disgusting fire cider I’ve ever made (and what I plan to do about it!)
If you’ve ever felt behind in your garden, stared at a pile of produce you didn’t know what to do with, or made a recipe you wish you could forget—this episode is for you. Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re lessons that shape us into better, more realistic homesteaders.
👉 Listen in for encouragement, a few laughs, and practical ideas you can use to avoid the same missteps next season.
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