The Distracted Gardener

I want to do more to help, whether that’s as a job or as a volunteer. However, how can I get the knowledge and skills necessary without going back to university? Give me your suggestions! Check out Mossy Earth if you want to support an awesome rewilding group. Socials: Bluesky Instagram

The times they are a changin’. Join me as I talk about the huge change coming to the Hopeful Garden while sowing some seeds. Show notes: Mossy Earth Mossy Earth Referral Code: CHA1F3NXIL Mossy Earth YouTube Socials: Bluesky Instagram

You're not alone. Most people want more done to address climate issues. The key? Talk about it! " Most of the world’s population wants stronger climate action ," The Guardian "‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it? " The GuardianSocials: BlueSky Instagram Mossy Earth

I’m more convinced than ever that so-called “nature gardening,” is the way to go. Even so, it often leaves me feeling like I’m gardening wrong. If you’re involved in nature gardening, can you relate? Check out Mossy Earth Mossy Earth referral code: CHA1F3NXIL Socials: Bluesky Instagram

We all want abundance in our gardens...at least until we get too much. Start thinking of how you can preserve now and help yourself avoid the overwhelm you might feel later. Mossy Earth Mossy Earth Referral Code:CHA1F3NXIL Cultured Guru BlueSky Instagram

Automatic watering systems, complex thermometers, soil analyzers -- there is a ton of cutting edge technology out there with the goal of making your life as a gardener easier. While some of it is great and may help you reach your gardening goals, the old ways are often best when it comes to the "technology" you use in your space. What sort of technology -- old or new -- can you not live without in...

People often say that, "nature will heal after we're gone," meaning that after humanity forces itself into extinction, nature will just bounce back. In today's episode, we talk about why humanity is an integral part of protecting and healing nature. Mossy Earth Mossy Earth Referral Link iNaturalist BBC Article on Trophic Relationships Socials: BlueSky Instagram

The wild world needs help. To that end, I’ve made an effort to increase the number of native plants in my garden over the last 6 months. Let’s talk about how going from 0% natives to 40% seems to have changed the Hopeful Garden. Socials: Bluesky Instagram Find out more about The Insect Crisis here

Issues of food security and climate resilience are only going to get more urgent as time goes on. One big thing you can do to help? Save your own seeds. Let's talk about it. Socials: Instagram BlueSky Show notes: “The scientists making cocoa in a laboratory…” The Independent “...Japan veggie prices…” The Mainichi “How is the climate crisis affecting our food supplies?” UK Health Alliance on Climat...

This week, I respond to a listener who reached out about the garden club I ran at my school last summer. I talk about the good, the bad, and the things I want to do better this year. I hope it provides something helpful for teachers and parents out there! Socials: Bluesky Instagram

We’re getting some nice days here in Fukui, which means garden prep. Now that I can actually get into the garden, I’m able to think about what I want to do with it this year. What have you got planned? Socials: Bluesky Instagram

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This week, we talk about climate anxiety and how to deal with it. Socials: Instagram Twitter YouTube Show notes: How is concern about climate change taking a toll on young people? Climate anxiety in children and young people... It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety 6 tips for coping with climate anxiety If climate change keeps you up at night, here's how to cope Majority of US Adults Believe Cli...

In the inaugural live episode of the Distracted Gardener, we talk about how you can communicate with those closest to you about climate issues. Socials: Instagram Twitter YouTube Show notes: WWF's Living Planet Report 2024 How to talk about climate action NASA Data Shows July 22 Was Earth’s Hottest Day on Record Let's Talk Climate

This week we talk about the impacts of keeping a traditional turf grass lawn and about some greener, more wildlife friendly alternatives. Socials: Instagram Twitter YouTube Show notes: Eight grass alternatives for your lawn More Sustainable (and Beautiful) Alternatives to a Grass Lawn Why are we so obsessed with lawns? Looking for Lawns Lawn Maintenance and Climate Change Sparrows in Japan may be...

We really go hard on the "distracted" part of the show's title today and talk about how devices may be more than innocuous distractions in the wilderness, in your garden, and in your life. Whataya think? Socials: Instagram Twitter YouTube

Have you ever weedwacked a dandelion? Sprayed it until it dripped with herbicide? Today, we talk about why you don't need to do that. By the end of the episode, I'm sure you'll feel that you don't want to do that! Socials: Instagram Twitter YouTube Show notes: Mossy Earth YouTube Mossy Earth Homepage 7 Health Benefits of Dandelion Are Dandelions That Bad for Your Lawn? New Perspectives on the Effe...

This week we talk about my favorite places to find useful gardening info, ranging from YouTube to the written word. Be sure to let me know what podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. you like to take in. Socials --- Instagram Twitter YouTube Links to shared YouTube channels, podcasts, and books ---- GrowVeg Urban Farm Podcast Native Plants, Healthy Planet Bringing Nature Home The Vegetable Gardening Boo...

This week's episode is just a touch late. I wanted to wait until the morning to record this tour around the Hopeful Garden, my teeny-tiny little chunk of urban oasis in central Fukui. Today, we'll talk about the changes I made to the garden over the weekend, what I'm looking forward to adding into the garden, and much more. I hope you'll enjoy! Socials ---- Instagram Twitter

This week, I answer some listener questions that have been accruing since January! Please forgive the lengthy delay, and be sure to let me know if you have other questions via the usual routes. Socials ---- Instagram Twitter

Have you ever felt like throwing in the trowel? Gardening can be stressful and there will be times when you feel like you don't want to do it anymore. I'm here to tell you some of the ways you can stay motivated, speaking from experience. Socials: Twitter Instagram

Today we talk about some simple cultural changes you can make in your garden to help improve its biodiversity. What did I forget? Let me know some other things I can do. Socials: Instagram Twitter

There are so many different plants that there is no reason to stick to those that don't work for you. Today, we talk about those I'm giving up on and those I'm looking forward to trying out in the seasons to come. Socials: Instagram Twitter

And we're back in business. The rainy season is finally coming to a close, which means the oppressively hot Fukui summer is in full swing. Today, I talk about what that means for the Hopeful Garden -- the good, the bad, and the potential. Socials: Instagram Twitter

We're back next week with new episodes! Before we are, though, I'd love for you to listen to this replay of episode 10: How Do We Inspire Kids to Love Gardening and Nature? It was the culmination of my realizing day after day how vital it is to get the young interested and involved in the care of the world around us, to say nothing of their interest in where their food comes from. It marks...