S14 E19: How to Grow Bananas in the Snow

Old Fashioned On Purpose

Sometimes growing vegetables in a wintery climate can feel like an extreme sport... So when I received an email from Nate of the Manti Homestead sharing how he built an off-grid greenhouse that's growing bananas, passionfruit, and more in the Utah snow, I was intrigued.

Nate shares a wealth of knowledge in this value-packed episode. Prepare to have your gardening paradigm challenged in the best of ways!
Podcast Episode Highlights

• Nate's background and passion for growing tropical stuff in his climate
• Details on Nate's off-grid greenhouse
• Types of greenhouses
• More info on Nate's greenhouse
• Chatting about going back to the basics
• How to afford making a greenhouse
• Greenhouse pests
• Final thoughts

Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned

Learn more about Nate and Manti Homestead here: https://www.youtube.com/@mantihomestead
Jill's video from visiting the famous Nebraska greenhouse: https://youtu.be/sbi0UrSMxoM
Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/

Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter

My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com

Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com

Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger

Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application
Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Buy Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!