Don't overlook perennial plants! We're discussing what are perennials and why they're an important aspect of the homestead. Start building resiliency and plant some perennials now! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-perennials-on-the-homestead/ Thanks to Lehmans for sponsoring today's podcast. We love shopping Lehmans because they have quality products that help us from PLANT to PLATE to PANTRY. Shop this link and use coupon code "1FH5CT" for 15% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans Time Stamps 0:00 - Chit Chat 5:56 - Water Glassing Eggs 7:07 - Vertical Gardening Strategy 11:26 - Main Topic - Perennials ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. Click to learn more about our monthly In The Homesteading Kitchen Magazine.   Click to sign up for the living training "Art of Homemade Bread" Click to learn more about our monthly In The Homesteading Kitchen Magazine.