Growing Gardeners

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

Today we are riding along with Kellye as she records this episode on a little road trip. No editing or bells and whistles on this one. Just some good ole garden chat with you riding shotgun!! But by the end of the episode, you will know exactly how to prepare your garden for some time away!! This is good stuff! Enjoy! 

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss PUMPKINS and how we grow them in the wild child garden. If you have ever wanted to bring the magic to the garden, this is one way for sure!!   3:10 Kellye shares details about when to plant pumpkins   5:30 Growing pumpkins like a wild child explained   11:00 An exception to the rule of growing your pumpkins away from your garden. You...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss A Second Chance “do – over” with Tomatoes! Tomatoes are always top of the list for a Summer Do-Over, Kellye talks all about how to get your tomatoes going again for all summer enjoyment!   2:13 – Kellye talks about the do-over season and how it gives you a second chance to re-do your Spring Garden and keep those plants producing.   3:04 –...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss Transitioning from a Spring to A Summer Garden! You might be wondering how we are already discussing Summer Gardens, but a June 1 Garden is drastically different from a June 30 Garden, so we need to prepare now! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!   3:41 – Kellye talks about why your soil is the key component to keeping yo...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Easy Summer Gardening! Our unique growing climate means you can grow 52 weeks a year.  Yes, it is hot and humid, but you can make the southern summer garden SO easy! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!     3:20 – Kellye talks about how important it is to live seasonally with your garden and finding the balance...