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
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!

S14 E19: How to Grow Bananas in the Snow

Old Fashioned On Purpose