Seeds & Weeds Podcast

Homesteading Challenges and Answers from the Experts | The Homestead Festival 2026-06-24 04:00:00

In this special on-the-road episode of the Seeds & Weeds Podcast, we share conversations recorded live at the Homestead Festival in Tennessee. 

We explored the real-world challenges faced by beginning and aspiring homesteaders and then sat down with experienced experts to help answer those questions.

You’ll hear practical advice from homesteading personalities including Ruth Ann Zimmerman, Kaylee Richardson, Patty Ward, and Susan Wiley as they tackle common concerns such as:

• Where to start without becoming overwhelmed
• Homesteading successfully on a small property
• Sorting through conflicting advice from books, social media, and the internet
• Building meaningful community and finding mentors
• Setting realistic goals and growing skills one step at a time

Along the way, we also share updates from Small House Farm, including an incredible strawberry harvest, early-season tomatoes, summer foraging adventures, and a behind-the-scenes look at our rose-themed Summer Herb Box. 

Learn more about The Homestead Festival on their website: www.thehomesteadfestival.com

Watch Bevin’s full presentation, How to Press Oils @ Home, from the Homestead Festival here: youtu.be/hV-mPQHjm_I?si=kUFA2GcICj-DdJle

Homesteading with the Zimmermans YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@Ruthannzimm

Kaylee Richardson’s, The Honeystead: thehoneystead.com

Patty Ward’s Sow Right Seeds: sowrightseeds.com

Susan Wiley’s There Was a Garden: www.therewasagarden.com

Whether you’re just beginning your homesteading journey or looking for encouragement to keep growing, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration from people who have been there before.

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