June 24, 2026
Homesteading Challenges
and Answers from the Experts
What happens when you gather dozens of homesteaders, ask them about their biggest challenges, and put those questions directly to some of today’s most respected homesteading voices? Tune in to find out.
In this special on-the-road episode of the Seeds & Weeds Podcast, we share conversations recorded live at the Homestead Festival in Tennessee. Wwe 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. 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.
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.
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
Sow Right Seeds: sowrightseeds.com
Susan Wiley’s There Was a Garden: www.therewasagarden.com
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