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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Summer adventures often come with scrapes, bug bites, and garden mishaps, so today we're sharing our real-life herbal first aid remedies that keep our family comfortable and safe all season long. Learn how easy it is to prepare a natural first-aid kit, starting with two must-have items: a powerful wound-healing salve and a gentle but effective bug spray.

Resources Mentioned:

• Wound Salve Recipe (step-by-step)

• Homemade Herbal Bug Spray Recipe

• Aloe Soap for Sunburn

Join The Homestead Collective:

• Ready for deeper dives and live workshops? Join us in The Homestead Collective Membership!

Feeling the May rush? Me too! Between preschool graduations and gardening, it's been busy around here. So, to lighten things up, I created a stress-free Summer Homestead Bucket List filled with manageable, fun projects. Join me as I share ideas like growing new tea herbs, frying zucchini blossoms, hosting dreamy garden dinners, crafting citronella candles, and making homemade kombucha.

Plus, I'm diving into the mindset of sustainability over survival—reminding us all that homesteading should be joyful, not stressful. Whether you're an experienced homesteader or just starting out, this episode is sure to inspire a relaxing, fulfilling summer.

Links: The Homestead Collective