Grow Your Self

Wondering what to plant in June? You're not too late to plant for summer. In this episode, I'll tell you 5 seeds you can plant this month whether you're in a hot climate, a colder climate, or somewhere in between.   Note: You're in a hot climate if your summertime temps will regularly be in the 90s; a mild climate if your temps are mostly in the 70s and 80s; and a colder climate if you're just com...

If you're still growing all your tomato plants inside those flimsy tomato cages from the hardware store, this is your sign to level up. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 MUCH better options to support your vining tomatoes, including the option I'm convinced is the only way to go if you want to maximize productivity in your garden. Then, I'll show you exactly how to set up your space so that you'll...

Flowers add so many benefits to your vegetable garden. They attract beneficial insects like pest predators and pollinators to keep your garden problems small and your harvests as BIG as possible. They increase plant diversity. They can improve your soil health. Some flowers even repel certain pests. AND they add so much beauty to your space, which makes you want to spend even more time there.   In...

Don't spend this summer growing just one type of plant in the garden and working hard for a disappointing harvest. If you haven't already learned the magic of companion planting, then consider this your companion planting guide for vegetables you'll definitely want to grow this summer.   In this episode, I'm sharing 4 of my favorite warm season plant combos. These combinations will triple your har...

You don't need to spray a bunch of pesticides to control pests in your garden. Long before the invention of chemical sprays, nature had a way of protecting itself from predators, and we can take notes!   All you need to do to control pests is plant 3 different types of plants in and around your garden space: 🌱 Bouncers 🌱 Aromatic herbs from the mint family 🌱 Onion family plants 🌱 Marigolds  ...

Half of American adults are taking some kind of vitamin or supplement, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. That's probably why the global market is expected to reach 250 billion USD by 2032! Instead of each of us spending hundreds of dollars on pills, we can replace pretty much every single one with vegetables pulled from our gardens. Imagine stepping outside and picking the nutrients your body i...

The planting possibilities in May are essentially a sneak peak at what's coming in June (Spoiler alert: It's lots of GOOD stuff!). But we're not all going to be putting the same plants in our garden this month. What grows like crazy this month in one zone might totally fail in another.   In this episode, I'm breaking down what you should plant in May for cool, mild, and warm climates. Whether it's...

April is a critical month for summer gardening success. If you plant the right plants this month, you can set yourself up for the best summer harvests ever! In this episode, I'll show you 5 plants you should plant this month if you're gardening in a cold, mild, or warm climate, so you know exactly what to do in your garden in April no matter where you live.   NOTE: You're in a cold climate if your...

You do NOT need a green thumb to have success in the garden. You just need to know what a plant NEEDS! In this episode, I'm bringing it back to the basics and teaching you the 5 things any plant needs to grow. By the end of this episode, you'll feel like you have a green thumb because you'll know exactly how to care for any plant you want to grow.   IN THIS EPISODE: 🌱Watch the planting workshop: ...

Before I started gardening, I was addicted to food and struggled with a very low self image. It wasn't until I traveled overseas that I saw how growing fresh food can change the way you eat, the way you interact with nature, and the entire rhythm of your day. Taking up gardening changed the way I ate, the way I moved my body, and the way I felt about myself. It literally changed my whole life.   I...

All right, I'm just going to say it: Potatoes do not belong in your raised beds. Raised beds are the perfect place to grow almost all of your vegetables… And that's true for pretty much everything EXCEPT these guys 🥔🥔🥔   My family and I have been growing potatoes for over 10 years, and we've tried just about every single method. I have a few favorites that I'll tell you about at the end of this...

Is growing your own lettuce at home really worth it? With the help of my team member, Sydney, I'm going to break down the actual price of buying grocery store salad versus growing your own.   Growing your own salad includes getting set up with a small raised bed, organic soil, seeds, and water. So how much salad do you have to grow (and eat) to break even? What about to SAVE money on grocery store...

March marks the beginning of the gardening season for many of us. Even so, planting in March can be tricky as the weather transitions from winter to spring. Here are my top 5 recommendations for what to plant in each climate—cold, mild, and warm. Get ready for an overflowing spring garden and lots of harvests coming very soon!   NOTE: You're in a cold climate if your last frost date is at least 60...

What if I told you it's possible to grow more food in less space with half the effort? As a busy mom of four and a business owner, I wouldn't have been able to make gardening work for me without this planting method. So it's safe to say that the Gardenary planting method completely changed my life. You may be surprised by where I learned this planting method originally. (Spoiler: It didn't come fr...

It's December, so the last thing we should be thinking about is gardening, right?   ❌ Wrong! ❌   There are still plenty of things you can plant and grow this month if you live in a warm, mild, or yes, even cold climate. Here are at least 5 things you can grow in December, no matter where you live. In this episode: 🥦 Shop broccoli sprout seeds . 🌱 Shop alfalfa sprout seeds . 🥬 Shop vegetable s...

Today I'm chatting with garden coach extraordinaire Rachael Carter of Flora Culture Garden. Rachael designs, installs, and maintains the most beautiful kitchen gardens in Detroit, Michigan. If you think you can only garden during Michigan's summer season, then Rachael will blow your mind in this video. She outlines what a year in the garden looks like, and spoiler alert: She's harvesting something...

It's November, so it's time to close the garden down, right? Believe it or not, there are still some frost-tolerant plants you can plant this month. In this video, I'm going to tell you at least FIVE things you can grow in November if you're in a warm, cool, or cold climate.   I don't know about you, but I like to eat every single day of the year. That's why at Gardenary, we talk about planting ye...

Is it better to start from seed or buy plants from the store? The answer is a little more complicated than just telling you one or the other. In this episode, I share my system for figuring out whether you should do seeds or plants, which takes the guesswork out of planning your garden.    Trust me, once you know how to categorize each plant with my tried and true system, you'll never be stuck dec...

It's October, so the garden is closed for the season, right? Wrong! No matter where you live, there's something you can plant this month.   🥕First, you have to figure out if you're in a warm, cool, or cold season for this month, based on your temps and your frost date. 🥦 Then, pick plants from my Leaves, Roots, and Fruit system that like growing in that season. 🥬 Get those plants in your garden...

Do NOT buy plants until you listen to this because I'm about to tell you how you can save 💰 at the plant store. Follow this checklist to ensure you make the most of every hard-earned dollar you spend on plants for your garden.   In this episode: →Shop Leaves, Roots, and Fruit: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/leaves-roots-and-fruit →Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: https://shop.g...

I recently heard someone say they'd never have a vegetable garden because it guzzles so much water it's really just not even worth the effort or the money. What a shame that people actually believe this!   I'm here to tell you it's possible to have a vegetable garden without having to water all the time. In this episode, learn 4 steps to conserve water and make every 💧 count in your garden space....

I personally think that putting logs at the bottom of your raised beds is a terrible idea. Yes, I know what Hügelkultur is, and I still won't be putting large pieces of wood in my raised beds.   Learn 3 reasons why I think you should not put logs at the bottom of your raised beds, plus some alternatives if you want to fill your beds with something other than soil.   In this episode: →Watch the vid...

If you have trouble pooping, then you need a garden. Yep, we're actually going there 💩 today on the podcast because so many of us have trouble GOING. In this video, learn how the garden can make pooping easier and healthier.    There are so many factors at play when you have gut issues: living in an overly sanitized world, eating poorly, experiencing too much stress, breaking your routines, not e...

Are your tomatoes looking stressed? Did your cucumbers drop all their flowers? Listen, some like it hot, and others just can't take the heat.   Fortunately, even if it's really hot where you live, you don't have to close up your garden for the rest of the summer. There are still a ton of plants you can grow that will actually thrive in the high temps.   Here are 17 heat-loving vegetables to grow r...

Have you ever wondered if you could earn money based on your garden expertise? Well, you absolutely can! Today I want to show you how you can earn $5,000 as a garden coach doing consultations ONLY.   In this episode, I teach you my formula to turn your garden knowledge into an incredibly meaningful business or side hustle, that doesn't just pay you back, but also helps people in your community lea...