S14 E19: How to Grow Bananas in the Snow

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 HighlightsNate's background and passion for growing tropical stuff in his climateDetails on Nate's off-grid greenhouseTypes of greenhousesMore info on Nate's greenhouseChatting about going back to the basicsHow to afford making a greenhouseGreenhouse pestsFinal thoughtsPodcast Episode Resources and Links MentionedLearn more about Nate and Manti Homestead here: https://www.youtube.com/@mantihomesteadJill's video from visiting the famous Nebraska greenhouse: https://youtu.be/sbi0UrSMxoMLearn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid 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!