Spring Homestead Updates - Here Is What Has Been Happening!

Welcome back to the homestead for a big spring update! In this episode, we’re chatting all about the chaos of May gardening in Southwestern Ontario — from heat waves and frost warnings to tornado alerts and nonstop rain. If your garden plans have felt all over the place lately, you are definitely not alone. We share what’s happening on our homesteads right now, including: What we’ve planted (and what we’re still waiting to plant) Frost protection strategies for tomatoes, peppers, and tender crops Greenhouse lessons learned the hard way Building and filling raised beds on a budget Using hugelkultur methods with logs, leaves, compost, and organic matter What we’re already harvesting this season Perennial herbs and wild foraging favorites Managing grass, animals, fencing, and spring overwhelm Farm tours, plant sales, and opening for the season Whether your seedlings are thriving or you’re still staring at an unplanted garden bed, this episode is your reminder that gardening season is a marathon, not a sprint. Thanks for listening to the Heart of the Homestead Family podcast! Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow gardener or homesteader. Find us online: Website: heartofthehomesteadfamily.ca Instagram & Facebook: @Heart_of_Homestead_Family Learn more about Heidi's farm "Generation's Marketplace" and all they have to offer HERE Enjoy filling your hearts and your jars!