Growing Gardeners

In this episode of the   Wild Child Kitchen Gardening   podcast I am sharing my decision to skip out on fall tomatoes, and why!  Fall tomatoes are not part of my garden goals for fall, and here in July, my mind has already moved on from tomatoes.  While fall tomatoes have a place in some fall gardens, there is only one tomato that has a place in mine!! All of my other tomatoes...

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast we are digging in to your garden why.  Whether you have been gardening 50 years or 15 minutes, a garden why is so important, and so overlooked.  We don't talk about this, but without a "garden why" you are just going to do what everyone else is doing, and that will satisfy you.  So determine your garden why with me tod...

In this episode I am joined by Kathleen Pourciau of This Thyme Gardens , a local garden design and installation company here in Baton Rouge. Kathleen is a Wild Child Garden Club member and a dear friend, and she is known for her garden gatherings.   Whether she is hosting a meal at her roadside find garden table (complete with a tree growing through it) or enjoying time on an old quilt with b...

In this episode, we are talking tomatoes!   have alot to say about tomatoes, as you can imagine.  And today, we are getting right to it!!  My favorite varieties, how I like to grow them, and some tricks I have learned along the way, it is all here!      Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grow tomatoes like you have never imagined with my class The Tomato Grower's Playbo...

In this episode, we are digging in to growing corn. Yes, you can grow corn in raised beds.  Yes, you can grow corn in zone 9. Yes, you can grow corn right now. And not only can you grow it. In this episode I am going to tell you why you should.   Corn is magical, it is so easy to grow, and it can be grown in raised beds or containers!! YES!!   In this episode I am going to share the...

On this episode we are digging in to some of the challenges of growing in our zone 9 climate.  I get it, there are definitely challenges, but they should not keep us from growing. In fact.  If you have a solution to the challenge, it isn't really even a challenge anymore.     That is what we are going to do today!  Let's get some solutions to these challenges, and get...

In this episode we are going to ruffle some feathers.  Heed the warning. I have made these mistakes myself, and I want to keep you from making them too!  DON'T PLANT BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!!   Sometimes we don't know what we don't know.  This is the case with these mistakes.  Most of us are making them unknowingly.  Today I am sharing some simple...

When you rush to the nursery at first sign of tomatoes on the tables, you are setting yourself up for a season of disappointment. I know this because this is exactly what I did for years, and what most gardeners do too, which is why most gardeners are frustrated at the end of every season.   Learn the wild child companion planting method and transform your garden. Is this episode I will share...

Think potatoes are a veggie you can skip growing this season? Think again!  You will be missing such a rewarding growing experience, and I don't want that to happen!  Today, I will give you a couple of reasons why I think that growing potatoes is definitely worth it. I think you will agree!   In this episode, we are talking through some of the biggest questions about growi...

It is time to dream of spring, and if you don't know what that means, don't worry, I will tell you all the details inside this episode. When we dream of spring, we take the time to ask ourselves what did we love about our gardens last year, what did we learn from our gardens last year, and what are we looking forward to this year. There is so much to get excited about. You don't want to skip this...

In this episode we are talking about spring. Yes, I know we are dealing with some really wintry weather right now, yes I know you still have cabbage you are trying to get to the table, and yes, I know you have not even given one though to a spring garden.  I get it. But I want you to change the way you view your garden. And, I want to change the way you see yourself as a gardener.  Your...

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast, I am sharing my own personal reasons for starting seeds, and they may not be what you think. This isn't your grandma's garden after all, so in the wild child garden we like to break the rules and buck the system, and there is no place better to do that than in seed starting!   Join me in my FREE Facebook group course, Success With S...

Welcome to Season 4 of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast!! I can't wait to dig in to more garden goodness this season! Today we are a few days away from a new year, but in the garden, the new year starts NOW!! If you are anything like me, you have a nice stack of seed catalogs and plenty of packets in your cart. Before you click "buy now" let me walk you through my rules of seed shopping. &...

Have you heard of the Dirty Dozen List? It's one of the biggest reasons I recommend growing fruit in your own backyard! Learn more about making space in your backyard garden for fruit so you and your family can live life in season. You'll learn more about fruit in this episode than you ever thought you would! Don't forget your FREEBIE   5 Favorite Ways To use Satsumas Get your  Fruit Gro...

Whether the gardener on your list is just starting out or well-seasoned, I've got the perfect gift recommendations! Looking for creative ways to use your garden's harvest this holiday season? I've got gift ideas that will make your neighbors, friends and family feel warm and bright. After all, what's more thoughtful than a homegrown, handpicked gift? Last, but certainly not least, give the gift of...

There's just something about plucking ripe, red strawberries from your own garden that warms your heart and tickles your taste buds! Strawberries aren't just a fruit, they're the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your little ones, or anyone who's a kid at heart! Join me as I share my tried-and-true tips for growing delicious strawberries right in your backyard. From...

As heard first on Porch & Parish The Podcast ! Last week, I sat down with Mike Gennaro, publisher of Porch & Parish, Zachary's Community Magazine for a podcast all about Winter gardening! I cover common questions about gardening in the Winter, like what's the difference between a  frost versus a freeze, what to dig up and what to plant in the Fall and Winter. Change is hard, but...

Do you know the difference between a frost and a freeze? Winter is coming, so let's dig in to frosts and freezes! If it were slowly getting colder each day, frosts and freezes would be no big deal. The problem is we grow gardens in Zone 9, and that means the temperature can drop or fluctuate by 60 degrees in just 24 hours. That is something our summer plants cannot handle! This week, I'm going to...

I have to tell you about some of the easiest, set it and forget it, most bang for the buck veggies that you will ever grow today!! I want you to carve out some space for these guys because you will be blown away by their flavor, their beauty all winter, and their lack of needing just about anything from you. That is my kind of cold weather veggie!   I am talking about garlic and onions, and l...

In this episode, we dig in to one of Kellye's 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.   Join us in "Building A Winter Apothecary" where we will get ready for cold and flu season together with natural healing remedies. You don'...

You probably have those special traditions that remind you of childhood or of loved ones and times gone by.   Did you know that the garden has her own traditions too?  Today I want to share some cool weather garden traditions that you may have never realized but that you definitely want to know about for your garden this season.    From the first cold snap to the firs...

You have probably seen or heard the buzz around cover crops if you have ever gardened through a cold season. Every year as the leaves begin to fall you can find farmers and even home gardeners breaking out the clover, rye, and buckwheat seeds. So what is a cover crop? Why do so many people plant them? And should you start acquiring seed for planting your garden this winter? Let's see if I can shed...

In this episode, I share my views on the food crisis in America. With prices at the grocery store sky rocketing, genetically modified ingredients ever increasing, and new concerns coming up every day, we definitely have one.  It is hard to believe that in a time of modern day conveniences we must struggle with food scarcity, but it's true.  I read an article about this over the summer an...

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast!  I could not be more excited about what I have for you!  We are digging deep this season, and we are starting with asking ourselves a fundamental question,  Who are you as a gardener? This is such an important question to ask going into a new season, and it is one that gets completely overlooked as we rush into the nursery for the first delivery o...

The summer pests are in full swing. What can you do about them? In this episode, we are talking about the most common pests of summer and how to keep them under control. message