The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living
Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
Do you feel like you want to cook from scratch, grow more of your own food, or live intentionally—but 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?
You’re not alone.
If you’re ready to build a homestead life that actually works with your modern, busy schedule—this podcast is for you.
Inside The Homestead Challenge, you’ll find time-saving routines, realistic strategies, and practical tips to help you simplify home systems, grow what you can, and start living from scratch—without the pressure to do it all perfectly.
Hey friend. I’m Brittany—crunchy 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 here’s the good news: homesteading doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can do this in small steps that make a big impact.
If you’re ready to create a from-scratch lifestyle with more rhythm and less chaos—grab that sourdough starter from the back of the fridge... it’s time to rise.
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com
- 215 episodes
- Updated July 21
Episodes215
- April 7 · 21 min
- April 3 · 20 min
Ep 193. Don't Get Fooled at the Plant Nursery (and What to Watch For)
- March 31 · 16 min
Ep 192. I Tried to Make Spring Easier... Here's What Actually Happened
- March 27 · 12 min
Ep 191. The Summer Cooking System that Keeps Us Eating Real Food
- March 24 · 15 min
Ep 190. Dry Goods to Prep Now for an Easier Garden Season
- March 20 · 30 min
Ep 189. How to Decide What Foods are Worth Growing vs. Buying
- March 13 · 17 min
Ep 188. Let Your Pantry Tell You What to Grow this Year
- March 10 · 14 min
Ep 187. The Only Cleaning Ingredients You Really Need at Home
- March 6 · 16 min
Ep 186. Hidden Toxic Items in Your Home (That You Can Remove Today for FREE!)
- March 3 · 22 min
Ep 185. Where to Start with Non-Toxic Cleaning (Without Throwing Everything Away)
- February 27 · 21 min
Ep 184. Apothecary February Herbal Q&A
- February 24 · 21 min
Ep 183. Tea Talk: Herbs I Love and Brewing Wisdom
- February 20 · 19 min
Ep 182. The Backyard First Aid Garden: Herbs to Grow for Real Life Emergencies
- February 17 · 20 min
Ep 181. Herbs for Gut Health
- February 13 · 18 min
Ep 180. Adaptogens vs. Nervines: What they are, how they're different, and when to use each
- February 10 · 26 min
Ep 179. Herbal Preparations 101: Tea, Infusions, Tinctures, Oils & Salves
- February 6 · 31 min
Ep 178. Growing Herbs for Your Home Apothecary (Even in Small Spaces)
- February 3 · 46 min
Ep 177. Apothecary February: Home Herbalism without the Overwhelm
- January 30 · 22 min
Ep 176. When Winter Drags On… Homestead Projects That Bring Spring Energy Back
- January 23 · 38 min
Ep 175. What I am Planting in the Garden in 2026