Growing Gardeners

It's hot.  It's humid.  It's not fun to be in the garden all day like it was in April.  So what is a gardener to do? Throw in the towel?  Decide to come back when the weather cools off?  You know me better than that. In this episode, we're talking about what I think you need to be paying attention to right now, in the middle of summer, because good gardeners know that...

One of the hardest gardening skills to learn isn't planting, pruning, feeding, or pest control.  It's knowing when to quit.  Knowing when things are done!! This time of year, you may find yourself holding onto plants that have already served their purpose. The tomatoes are slowing down. The cucumbers are struggling. The squash is hanging on by a thread. And yet, we keep wa...

It's easy to look at the summer garden and think the best days are behind you.  The tomatoes are slowing down. The heat is settling in. Some beds are thriving while others are looking tired. You may even be dreaming about fall and telling yourself that you'll deal with the garden later. But here's the truth: The September garden you want is being built right now. In this episode, we...

It's June, the spring garden is winding down, and many gardeners are thinking: "Should I can't wait until fall!" But in this episode, we're talking about this very common choice gardeners make this time of year: doing nothing. Now, before you panic, this isn't about guilt or pressure. Sometimes doing nothing is the right decision. Life gets busy. Energy gets low. Priorities shift. But every choice...

This week on Growing Gardeners , we’re talking about one of the most important mindset shifts a gardener can make.  It's this:  A slowing garden is not a dying garden. It’s a transitioning garden. As spring crops begin to tire and summer heat moves in, many gardeners feel overwhelmed wondering: What do I pull out? What do I plant next? Is my season over? Do I need to start over? But heal...

Today we are talking about the biggest miss in all of gardening education.  Everybody will tell you what to grow, what they are planting, what they are harvesting, but where are the garden teachers who are willing to share "What to do next?"  This is a HUGE question and big part of the garden success puzzle, yet, it is the last thing we think about when we plant those nursery starts in s...

In this week's episode of  Growing Gardeners, we’re talking about something so many gardeners — and women — are experiencing right now:   Depletion. If your garden suddenly looks tired… if the leaves are damaged… if flowers are slowing down… if pests seem to be appearing out of nowhere… you are not alone.   In This Episode You'll Learn   Why stressed plants attract pr...

It’s Earth Day, and if your garden feels a little off right now…you are not alone. From cold-stressed plants to sudden pest pressure, so many gardeners are wondering what went wrong. But what if the problem isn’t what you think? In today’s episode, we’re shifting the way you see your garden. Because pests aren’t random. They’re not attacking you. And they’re definitely not the problem. They’re a s...

What if one of the most effective forms of pest control in your garden… was already there? In this episode, we’re shifting the way we think about pests—and the way we care for our gardens. From wrens feeding their babies nonstop… to bluebirds hunting from above… to even the tiniest hummingbirds doing work you may never notice—your garden is full of helpers working behind the scenes. The question i...

If you’ve ever walked into your garden and thought, “I don’t even know what I should be doing right now…”  this episode is for you. April is the month where everything starts growing quickly… including you, and without a rhythm, it can feel overwhelming just as fast. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple, daily garden routine you can come back to every single day.  One that h...

During Holy Week, we’re reminded of a story that both begins and ends in a garden. In this special episode, I’m sharing how the garden has become more than just a place I grow food…it’s become a place where I meet with God. From the very first garden in Genesis to the garden where Jesus prayed to the garden where He rose again, there is something sacred about the soil beneath our feet. And maybe t...

Every garden begins with excitement. The planning. The planting. The dream of what it could become. But somewhere along the way… something shifts. New plants start calling your name. The initial excitement fades. And without even realizing it, you begin to drift away from the garden you already started. In this episode, we’re talking about the part of gardening no one really prepares you for— 👉 s...

What if the reason your garden struggles later in the season has nothing to do with how you planted it… but when? In this episode of Growing Gardeners , I'm getting a little bossy as I share where I see gardeners get off track every spring—and how to avoid this altogether so that you can grow a garden that you love. If you’ve ever planted your garden, watched it grow beautifully for...

If your garden feels a little overwhelming right now, you’re not alone—and you’re probably right on time. In this episode of Growing Gardeners , I will walk you through what’s actually happening in the garden during this moment of spring. From covering plants during a cold snap to harvesting leeks, pulling herbs that are beginning to bolt, and planting the next succession of seeds,...

In this episode of Growing Gardeners,  we are talking about three of the biggest truths in gardening. This is my very best advice to you here in the first week of March, and you will really want to lean in on this.  With spring weather arriving, many gardeners feel the pressure.  We want to plant everything, we want a perfect garden, we get paralyzed with all of the options, and we...

  "Plant Early and Plan To Cover" is the golden rule of wild child planting and in this episode I will explain why!! You definitely want to tune in if you think that you need to wait until Easter or if you are hanging on to those broccoli plants. I am going to share what I think is one huge reason that many gardeners are not getting the harvests they want! This is a large piece of a huge puzz...

Oh January, the month of fresh starts and finishing well. I hope you tune in to today’s episode of Growing Gardeners , because I'm sharing what I believe is the key to success this month!!  And it isn't what you think!!   This month is a critical month for gardeners, and in the episode, I'm going to show you how to get it right!!   In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to finish t...

If you’ve ever wanted a garden but felt overwhelmed by where to start, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of Growing Gardeners , I’m breaking down the three seeds that make the biggest difference for beginner and busy gardeners — the ones that build confidence, momentum, and long-term success without overwhelm. You don’t need to start everything from seed. You just need to start the right...

In this episode we are digging into seed sowing with the moon!! This is a must listen!! Even if you have been sowing seeds directly into your garden for years, this episode may just teach you a thing or two. Learning how to plan your seed sowing around the moon phases to get better germination rates, bigger veggies, and better harvests is what this episode is all about!! But we don't stop there! I...

In this episode, I’m sharing why garlic is the ultimate fall crop for gardeners who feel like they’ve missed their moment — and how you can plant it right now, even if your garden feels like a mess now that the freeze has passed.   What You'll Learn In This Episode:   Why right now is actually the perfect time to grow garlic How to grow it in containers or small spaces The truth about gr...

In this episode, get all the details on my one bed rule!!  This is a game changer.  It just might be the permission you didn't even know you needed to get growing!!   If you want to take the pressure off and feel like you are growing a garden you love, this episode is for you!!  You don't need a 12 bed garden to be a gardener.  You need one space, and a quick win! Lis...

In this episode, learn the exact steps to plant and grow the easiest garden ever! A garden doesn't have to be complicated, it doesn't have to be huge, and it doesn't have to consume your life to be the a garden that you love!   What You'll Learn In This Episode: How to plant the easiest garden you'll ever grow What should be focused on when planting easy to grow gardens Key plants t...

In this episode I am sharing what I see that so many gardeners miss!!  And if you miss this, you lose so much!!  It's timing!! And believe me when I tell you there is more to it than "plant on Easter" and "harvest on Halloween."  When you don't get timing right in your garden you are costing yourself alot!!    You have to get out of planning mode and into planting mode as...

In this episode we are learning how to grow root vegetables. This instruction may not be what you are expecting though. Think less of step by step directions and more about a few simple principles that you need to remember to get the most out of your season.  Root vegetables are so fun when you know how to grow them. Don't miss out on them this season.   As always if this episo...

In this episode, we dig in to one of my most requested talks. The health benefits of a garden. You will be blown away to see how much a garden really gives....not even counting the vegetables. It is amazing. This one is a good one, so let's dig in.     In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why being outside is so important What your body has to say about a garden (and it has nothing to do with f...