Garden Girls Podcast

Tomatoes can be one of the most rewarding crops to grow...until they suddenly aren't. Yellow leaves, blossom end rot, curling foliage, cracked fruit, flowers that never set tomatoes, mysterious spots, pests, diseases—it can feel impossible to know where to start. In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we're walking through the most common tomato problems home gardeners face and how t...

July is when the garden either rewards you or roasts you, and this episode is us being honest about which one is happening in ours. We're walking through what's actually thriving right now versus what we planted with high hopes and have since quietly stopped checking on. Tomatoes are having a moment, the tea herbs are peaking before the heat turns them bitter, and we get into what we'r...

You sent in the questions, and we're answering them! In this listener Q&A episode, we're diving into your gardening questions, sharing our experiences, and chatting about the things that don't always fit into a regular episode. From growing tips and garden challenges to homesteading, content creation, and everything in between, this episode feels like sitting down for a conversatio...

We don't know what we expected. Probably to laugh and move on...But the cards had opinions. We pulled tarot for our gardens and somehow ended up having one of the more honest conversations we've had about where we actually are with our lives. Come for the chaos, stay for Meg's reading that was uncomfortably accurate. Support our podcast and get exclusive bonus content: https://www.patr...

One teaspoon of healthy soil holds more living organisms than there are people on Earth. Meagan and Dagny break down the science of what’s actually in your garden soil — the bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and mycorrhizal networks doing work you’ve never given them credit for. They cover what tilling and over-fertilizing actually do to soil biology, what the research actually says (vs. what went viral...

What should you be planting in June? In this episode, we're digging into the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can still sow this month for a productive summer and fall garden. We'll share what we're planting, what's thriving in our gardens right now, crops that love the heat, and a few June gardening mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this ep...

Welcome to The Garden Girls Podcast! We’re Meg and Dagny—two gardening content creators whose friendship started in a group chat filled with plant questions, garden wins, and the occasional gardening chaos. Eventually, we thought... why not invite everyone else into the conversation? Each week, we'll be digging into all things gardening—from growing food and flowers to preserving the harvest, gard...

Most of the advice out there about getting kids into gardening is optimized for a perfect afternoon. This episode isn't that. I'm talking about what actually works when you have limited time, low buy-in from a small person, and a garden that cannot absorb a lot of chaos. Because kids don't need a curriculum. They need one thing that belongs to them and enough space to mess it up. If yo...

Meg and Dagny get into the details of how they actually plan a garden party; the vibe, the food, the seating, what to do when it rains, and the things they've learned from throwing a few of them. Less Pinterest board, more real decisions made by two people who garden for a living and still stress about it. What's in this episode: how they set the mood without overdoing the decor, what food...

Does companion planting actually work — or have we been following folklore dressed up as gardening advice? In this episode, we go deep on one of the most confusing topics in the gardening world. We debunk four of the biggest companion planting myths (including the beloved basil-and-tomatoes "flavor enhancer" claim), explain what scientists actually call this practice (hint: not companion...

May is when the garden really starts to feel alive—and in this episode, we’re sharing everything we’re growing right now. From the crops that are thriving to the ones we’re experimenting with (and maybe already side-eyeing a little), we’re walking through what’s going into our gardens this month and why. We talk about our favorite warm-season vegetables, the flowers we can’t live without, and what...

We've been talking to our plants for years. Turns out, they've been trying to tell us something back. In this episode, Meagan and Dagny sit down with  ⁨@theplantpapi⁩  — a therapist, houseplant creator, and genuinely one of our favorite humans on the internet — to talk about what plant care can teach us about taking care of ourselves. Watering as consistency. Repotting as growth. Pruning a...

Unlock the whimsical side of gardening as Meg and Dagny take you beyond the plants—into a world where beehives are painted like rainbows, trees hide secret pasts, and planting your placenta becomes a garden art project. This episode blends humor, curiosity, and unexpected insights about nature, autoimmunity, and the magic of everyday life. Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen...

Garlic is in almost every kitchen on earth — but have you ever wondered how it got there? In this episode, we're tracing the full history of one of humanity's oldest cultivated plants, from ancient Egypt where pyramid workers were literally paid in garlic, to the Silk Road traders who spread it across continents, to the vampire folklore that made it legendary, to the backyard garden beds where so...

In this episode, we’re joined by Chia Ming Ro @coastal_homestead for a conversation all about chaos gardening, garden design, and learning to embrace failure in the garden 🌿We talk about what happens when you let go of perfection, why “messy” gardens can actually be more productive and beautiful, and how failure is often the best teacher—especially when growing your own food. If you’ve ever felt...

If you’ve been wondering what to plant in April, this is exactly what we’re growing in our garden right now. In this episode, we’re sharing our real-time April garden plans, what we’ve already planted, what we’re direct sowing, and what we’re still starting from seed. We talk through what’s actually working in a Zone 8 garden this time of year, including spring vegetables, flowers, and the crops w...

Our obsession with tea reaches new heights! Let's dive in to exactly what you can plant right now if you want to grow a tea garden, and why you probably need a tea garden of your own too. What other tea plants would you add? Dagny's book Grow a Tea Garden:https://thecottagepeach.myshopify.com/products/growing-your-own-tea-garden-ebook-copyOur main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach...

If your garden is producing more food than you can eat, it’s time to start preserving the harvest. In this episode we’re talking about different ways to preserve garden produce—from beginner-friendly methods like freezing and dehydrating to more traditional techniques like fermentation and water bath canning. Food preservation is one of the best ways to reduce food waste, save money, and enjoy you...

In this episode we’re talking about why gardening can be more than just a hobby — it can actually be an act of resistance. For most of human history, growing food was a normal part of everyday life. But in modern society we’ve become increasingly disconnected from where our food comes from and dependent on systems that feel out of our control. Gardening pushes back against that. Planting a garden...

In this episode we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in gardening: ambiance. A beautiful garden isn’t just about what you grow — it’s about how the space feels when you’re in it. The light, the sounds, the movement, the smells, the little details that make you want to stay outside just a little longer. We’re sharing the things that make the biggest difference in creating...

March is one of the most exciting months in the garden, and in this episode we’re talking about everything we’re planting right now. From cool-season crops to early spring seedlings, we walk through our full March garden plan and share what seeds are going in the ground, what we’re starting indoors, and which varieties we’re most excited about this year. We also talk about how we decide what to gr...

Do you really need a dark, damp basement to grow mushrooms? Is it actually safe to eat fungi you grew on a wet piece of cardboard? And why are so many people turning their shady backyard corners into mini mushroom farms? I'm breaking down the weird world of home mycology, to show you how you can transform your wasted garden space into a gourmet food forest. How to grow mushrooms ebook:https://...

Did carrots really help pilots see in the dark? Was orange chosen for political reasons? And why did people believe carrots could basically fix your eyes? We’re breaking down the surprisingly spicy history of carrots, from ancient cultivation to World War II propaganda, and how one vegetable became a national symbol. The best carrot cake recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/my-favorite-carrot...

Designing our dream gardens for some of our favorite celebrities! Who's garden should we dream up next? Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Foll...

This week we’re doing something different — a full summer garden seed draft. Just like a fantasy draft, we took turns picking from the same pool of crops to build our ultimate garden teams. From tomatoes and peppers to squash, melons, herbs, and even a wild card round, every choice mattered. Once a variety was picked, it was off the board — and yes, there was stealing involved. This episode is par...