Episode 143: The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025 are all on the agenda today!

About this episode

The episode reflects on the gardening experiences of 2025, discussing both successes and challenges while looking forward to 2026.

As we close out the year, it’s time to sit down and talk about... well, what else? The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025 are all on the agenda today! We’re taking a deep dive into the year’s gardening journey, from the simplicity of windowsill scrap gardens and fresh sprouts to the very real challenges of managing a container garden in a changing season. I’m also sharing a first look at the 2026 Farmer’s Almanac and the latest West Virginia Department of Agriculture Bulletin as we begin to look forward. Stick around as we check in on the whole crew—the dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks—and I'll even share my very first sign of the upcoming Spring season! Whether you're joining me live or catching the replay, let’s reflect on what this year taught us about homesteading, resilience, and the joy of a small-scale harvest." #YearInReview2025 #MicroHomestead #ContainerGardening #FarmersAlmanac #WestVirginiaGardening #ScrapGardening #ChickensAndDucks

People in this episode

Host: Robin Holstein

Topics covered

• gardening
• homesteading
• resilience
• container gardening
• seasonal changes
• small-scale harvest

Keywords

• gardening journey
• windowsill scrap gardens
• container garden
• Farmer’s Almanac
• West Virginia gardening
• Spring season
• homesteading
• small-scale harvest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Farmer’s Almanac, West Virginia Department of Agriculture

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