Are you looking to create a sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystem in your garden? Then check out our latest episode of the HobbyScool podcast!

Our guest Mindy Wood shares her expertise on permaculture and all the things you need to know to make your homestead thrive. From observing your space, to focusing on healthy soil, to understanding what your own needs and wants are—we cover it all. Tune in now to learn how to create the perfect permaculture garden!

Join urban homesteader and digital creator, Carly MacQuarrie, as she shares how her passion for gardening has empowered her and others during these challenging times. With tips for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, Carly emphasizes the importance of taking action, giving yourself grace, and growing what you love.

Whether you have a backyard or a small balcony, Carly's practical advice and free resources will inspire and educate you on how to grow your own food, herbs, and medicine, and be more self-sufficient in your daily life.

Don't miss this episode and start your own urban homesteading journey today!

In this episode, gardening expert, Kathi Rodgers, shares her knowledge on how to create a mini salad garden that is both space-efficient and pesticide-free. With increasing concerns around food safety, more people are looking to grow their own produce, and Kathi offers tips and advice for beginners looking to start their own salad garden. From choosing the right plants to identifying a suitable growing space, she covers all the basics, making it an essential listen for anyone looking to grow their own fresh and healthy produce.

In this episode, homeschooling mother of four, Alicia DeVore, shares her passion for gardening with kids and how it can offer numerous benefits, including connecting with nature, developing higher-level thinking skills, and leading to a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Alicia offers practical tips for gardening even if you don't have a large backyard and covers that gardening can be a space for families to connect and dream together while also teaching children about science and self-sufficiency.

Shelby DeVore shares her passion for homesteading and farming, and provides valuable tips and advice on how to get started on your own journey. With over 20 years of experience, Shelby's expertise and enthusiasm shine through as she helps listeners grow better gardens, raise livestock, and master traditional skills. From debunking misconceptions about needing a lot of land to get started to cautioning beginners about unreliable sources of information, Shelby's practical advice and encouragement make homesteading accessible and addictive. Tune in to this podcast to learn how to simplify your life, embrace a more traditional lifestyle, and cultivate your own thriving farm.

In this episode on the HobbyScool podcast, I chat with Courtney Johnson with The Kitchen Garten. Courtney is a wife, homeschooling mom of 3, a lifelong gardener as well as a certified master gardener and garden coach. She enjoys teaching others about how to get started gardening right in their own backyards, as well as how to take garden fresh produce and use it in delicious recipes or preserve it for use later.

Listen in to learn all about fall gardening including the space required, fall garden staples and so much more!

In this episode of the HobbyScool podcast, I chat with Marc Thoma about how growing food at home for your family can be simple.

With over 15 years of experience growing fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs for his family in a small suburban backyard, Marc is passionate about helping other families grow their own food too, regardless of space, time or knowledge. He is a published author of two books for beginner gardeners with a blog and YouTube channel teaching simple, time-saving techniques to grow healthy, fresh homegrown food in whatever space you have.

Specifically, we covered the kind of food Marc grows and how much garden space he uses. The easiest vegetables to grow and his top tips for saving time taking care of his garden.

In this episode of the HobbyScool podcast, I chat with Karen Creel about how anyone can grow a backyard vegetable garden.

We discussed the basic steps to have a successful home garden and some tips on setting up your home garden for success.

Are you interested in learning how to start growing your own herbs and vegetables even if you don't have a ton of space? In this episode on the HobbyScool podcast, I chat with Kathi Rodgers with Oak Hill Homestead.

Listen in to learn tips on how to grow your own garden in a small contained space.