🌱 How I maximize food production in a smaller space, grow high-value crops organically, and eat seasonally while saving time and money—as a single mother of three:
🥬🌽🥔 In this free guide, I share the building blocks for taking control of your food, health, and budget with 25 power-crops. No matter your space or growing zone, you’ll know exactly WHEN to plant them, so you can easily incorporate seasonal eating into your lifestyle—making it healthier and more sustainable:
👉 https://www.cortneygrowsfood.com/25-power-crops-free-guide
🍓 Think strawberries are just a sweet treat? Think again! In this video, I’ll show you why strawberries deserve a top spot in your garden—and how to turn them into a super-productive, high-value crop for your family. I'll walk you through 5 strawberry-growing mistakes to avoid—#3 is a total game-changer that can transform the way you grow. Plus, I’ll share simple tips to multiply your plants for free, save money, and harvest more in less space. Whether you grow in containers, raised beds, or a small backyard plot, you can grow more strawberries than you think—without spending a ton of money or needing tons of land.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Mistake #1: Letting runners go crazy
3:02 - Strawberry propagation schedule
4:59 - Mistake #2: Planting in the wrong spot
7:13 - Mistake #3: Choosing the wrong varieties
7:48 - 3 strawberry types
10:56 - Mistake #4: Watering inconsistently
13:44 - Mistake #5: Not feeding the plants
15:06 - Bonus tip #1: How exactly to propagate strawberry plants
16:00 - Bonus tip #2: How to protect strawberries from pests—skip gimmicks
17:26 - Conclusion
🌱 About Me:
Hi, I’m Cortney — an organic gardener, homeschooling single mom of three, and passionate advocate for growing high-value food in small spaces. After nearly two decades of growing my own food, I hit a breaking point. I was burned out, overwhelmed, and trying to live a homesteading dream that no longer fit my life.
When I downsized from 3.5 acres and 28 raised beds to a smaller, manageable garden, everything changed. I built a system that fits my real-life schedule — and now I help other busy families do the same.
If you're feeling like you don’t have enough time, space, or experience to grow your own food — you’re not alone. You don’t need a huge property or hours of free time to take control of your health, grocery budget, and food security. You just need a plan that actually works for your life.
Now I teach practical, high-impact gardening strategies so you can grow more food with less space, less stress, and more joy — starting right where you are.
📱Let’s Connect!
🌎 Website: https://www.cortneygrowsfood.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneygrowsfood/
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