Does a garden really require blood, sweat, and tears to grow well? It's easy to think that, but what if we found a way to work *with* nature instead of against it? In today's episode, I'm sharing the most underrated garden hack and how it has forever transformed my growing spaces.Podcast Episode HighlightsMy garden challengesMy tree growing storyUnderrated Principle: grow what wants to grow where you livePermaculture principle that changed my lifeHow these two principles work in my life (and for yours!)Thinking about the idea "let it be easy"Final thoughtsPodcast Episode Resources and Links MentionedLearn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/Find the Savvy Seed Tracker here: https://meet.theprairiehomestead.com/savvy-seed-tracker-page Podcast episode mentioned: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-9-episode-6-can-you-grow-apples-in-the-arcticPodcast episode mentioned: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-12-episode-1-when-the-problem-becomes-the-solution-with-rob-avis 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 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!