Grow Your Self

20 BEST Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs for CONTAINER GARDENING Jun 24, 2025

If you think your space is too small to grow your own herbs and veggies, then you’re going to love this episode. Some of the most beautiful, delicious, and nutrient-dense plants grow really well in container gardens. That includes herbs, tender leafy greens, roots, and flowers.

In today's episode, I’ll tell you my top 20 container-friendly plants. I rank each one on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their ease of growing. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to plant up a container to be successful, healthy, and so beautiful.

And stick around till the end—I’ll give you 3 easy plant combinations for your container garden. I

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Why I Use Sand in My Soil (Weird Things I Do) Jun 10, 2025

👩‍🌾 Download my free soil recipe here: https://www.gardenary.com/my-secret-soil-recipe

Does your garden soil feel heavy, soggy, or just plain lifeless? Well, in this episode, I’ll tell you why sand might just be the missing ingredient your garden is begging for. I talk about how sand helps with drainage, how it stacks up against peat moss, and why it's actually more in line with how soil works in nature. Stick around till the end to learn how to create your own organic soil mix that’s light, fluffy, and everything your garden needs to grow like mine—no highly processed or synthetic materials required!

IN THIS EPISODE:

👩‍🌾 Why I Stopped Using Peat: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/using-peat-in-organic-garden

👩‍🌾 Kitchen Garden Revival: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/kitchen-garden-revival

👩‍🌾 Free Soil Recipe Download: https://www.gardenary.com/my-secret-soil-recipe

👩‍🌾 Why I Add Worm Castings to Soil: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/earthworm-castings

👩‍🌾 How to Quickly Test Your Garden Soil: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/how-to-test-soil

👩‍🌾 Learn everything you need to know about how to create, maintain, and amend your garden soil: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-soil-school

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20 Container Gardening Mistakes That Nobody Talks About Jun 04, 2025

If you’ve ever killed a potted plant (and honestly, who hasn’t?), this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the 20 most common container gardening mistakes that I’ve made and seen my clients make. Whether you’re growing in a few pots on an apartment balcony or planning on starting small with your garden, listen to this podcast before you plant one more thing.

This episode is NOT meant to discourage you from growing in containers. Container gardening is a fast and easy way to start growing. But I do hope to save you some of the frustration (and the fails) that I’ve experienced over the years.

The Secret to Protecting Your Garden Without a Fence Jun 02, 2025

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Rabbits and squirrels and deer, oh my! Does it seem like every critter around wants to take a bite out of your vegetable garden? Well, what if I told you the problem isn’t really the pests? It’s your garden setup. You’ve basically placed an all-you-can-eat buffet for hungry wildlife in the middle of a bunch of grass.

In today's episode, I’ll show you how something called a living fence can solve about 90% of your pest problems.

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🌼 Download my quick guide to easy native plants for pollinators and pest-control: https://www.gardenary.com/list-of-favorite-native-plants

🌼 Learn more about ways to organically protect your garden from pests: https://youtu.be/9OTyGddYYD8

DON’T Buy Ladybugs; PLANT THESE to Attract Native Ladybugs May 29, 2025

How do you bring all the ladybugs to the garden? Well, I’ll tell you one thing: the solution is NOT to buy them. (No judgement if you have.) I used to buy ladybugs and release them with my kids, and in less than an hour, every single little pollinator would have disappeared. So trust me when I say this is a waste of time and money.

Instead of introducing ladybugs that come from afar, you can attract tons of ladybugs that live nearby, so they come and live in your garden. In this episod, I’ll tell you how to attract lots of ladybugs and how to ensure they stick around for the long haul.

Learn more about our organic pest control system: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/organic-pest-control-formula-special

5 Seeds I Plant Every June May 27, 2025

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 coming off your last frost date.

IN THIS EPISODE: 🍅 Get 10 packets of seeds for FREE for your summer garden: https://www.gardenary.com/free-gardenary-seeds

The ONLY Way to Grow Tomatoes May 23, 2025

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 get tons of fruit all season long.

Prepare to be SHOCKED at just how many tomatoes you get off of one trellis when you grow them my way. NOTE: We're talking about indeterminate, aka vining, tomatoes. Tomato cages are fine for determinate, or bush, tomatoes.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GROWING TOMATOES ON YOUTUBE:

🍅 How to Get More Tomatoes from Your Tomato Plants: https://youtu.be/tNp_NSzClt8

🍅 How to Grow Tomatoes Up an Arch Trellis: https://youtu.be/bndLX3QxcTY

🍅 What Does a Tomato Sucker Look Like? https://youtu.be/bcSBK609uY8

🍅 How to Transition a Trellis from Growing Peas to Tomatoes: https://youtu.be/dxWnPN8zGdY

🍅 How to Build a Florida Weave Trellis: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/how-to-build-a-florida-weave-trellis-for-ideal-tomato-support

🍅 The Complete Guide to Growing Organic Tomatoes: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-growing-organic-tomatoes

Best Flowers to Grow with Vegetables May 14, 2025

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 this episdoe, I’ll share with you my favorite must-grow flowers to grow in the vegetable garden.

🌱Shop our favorite flower seeds here: https://shop.gardenary.com/search?q=flower Use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/PODCAST ).

Tell me in the comments what flowers you’d like to watch me grow in my own garden and which one you’re most excited to grow this season!

Summer Companion Planting Plans That Actually Work May 12, 2025

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 harvest and protect your garden from pests. Your garden will practically take care of itself—and it'll look beautiful while it's at it.

🌱 If you want to order any of our Gardenary seeds that you hear about in this episode, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/PODCAST ).

🌱 Learn how to plan out and plant your summer garden: https://www.gardenary.com/workshop

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Replace Pesticides with These Plants May 09, 2025

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

🌻 Decoys/Trap Crops

🌻 Flowers like nasturtiums, calendula, zinnias, and sunflowers

🌻 Brassicas like radishes, mustard greens and collard greens

🌻 Cilantro, dill, parsley, and fennel

🌼 Enforcers

🌼 Cilantro, parsley, and dill flowers

🌼 Flowers like cosmos, coreopsis, and zinnias

🌼 Native plants like milkweed and goldenrods

🌻 Learn how to plant and grow the Gardenary way: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube

Vitamins versus Vegetables May 07, 2025

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 is craving.

In this episode, I’ll show you the most popular vitamins and supplements people are buying and how you can replace them with whole foods from your garden. Because whole foods 🥦 still beat pills 💊 every single time.

Check out our planting guide to learn more about how you can grow these foods in your garden: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. This is not intended as medical advice. I’m just someone who’s really dedicated to getting more of us growing our own nutrient-dense foods at home!

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5 Seeds I Plant Every May May 05, 2025

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 still crisp and cool where you live or hot and humid, I've got at least 5 plants that you can plant this month to make the most of the upcoming summer season.

NOTE: You’re in a cool climate if you only recently passed or still haven’t passed your last frost date (ex. Chicago), a mild climate if your last frost date was a couple of weeks ago (ex. Nashville), and a warm climate if you’re already gearing up for hot temps (ex. Houston).

🌱 If you want to order any of our Gardenary seeds that you hear about in this episode, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/PODCAST ).

🌱 Learn how to plan out and plant your summer garden: https://www.gardenary.com/workshop

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What to Plant in April (Cold, Mild, & Warm Climates) Apr 04, 2025

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 last frost date is still about 30 days away (ex. Chicago), a mild climate if your last frost date is just around the corner (ex. Nashville), and a warm climate if you’ve already passed your last frost date (ex. Houston).

🌱 If you want to order any of our Gardenary seeds that you hear about in this episode, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/PODCAST ).

IN THIS EPISODE:

🌱 Shop our favorite Gardenary seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/2025-seed-collection-grow-more-save-more

🌱 Watch the video on how to get more blooms from zinnia plants: https://youtu.be/x_CVS0cg1-E

🌱 Learn how to plan out and plant your spring garden: https://www.gardenary.com/masterclass

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Mar 22, 2025

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: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube

🌱 Watch the soil video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qG5m__uoFGg

🌱 Shop Leaves, Roots & Fruit: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/leaves-roots-and-fruit-book-by-nicole-burke

(Use code PODCAST for 10% of in the Gardenary Shop, or go to https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/PODCAST)

Starting a Garden Changed My Whole Life Mar 21, 2025

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.

In this episode, I tell you my 10 “hacks” for living a healthier lifestyle that I learned from gardening. These lessons are not about being skinny or having a perfect body. They’re about how you FEEL, how much energy you have to get through your day. They’re not part of a fad or a diet. They’re a lifestyle, and they can change your life too.

Head’s up: I talk a lot about 💩 in this episode, not to be offensive or crude. Your gut just plays a huge part in being healthy. Speaking of, watch the video I made about how gardening can help you poop: https://youtu.be/oI77BW8A-18

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in my own garden.

Why I'm Not Growing Potatoes in Raised Beds Mar 07, 2025

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 video. First, I'll give you my 3 reasons why I don't grow potatoes in my raised beds. Enjoy!

Watch the workshop I made for you here: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube

Learn more about which plants should NOT be grown in a raised bed here: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/which-plants-should-not-be-grown-in-a-raised-bed

Grocery Store Salad VS. Home Grown Salad Mar 06, 2025

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 visits?

These numbers are going to surprise you. They may even change the way you eat salad forever! Tell us in the comments what price comparison you’d like to see next!

GARDENARY SALAD SOIL BLEND

🌱 ⅓ topsoil

🌱 ⅓ compost

🌱 ⅓ coarse sand

🌱 Sprinkle of earthworm castings

IN THIS EPISODE

🌱 Gardenary Salad Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/2025-seed-collection-grow-more-save-more

🌱 Salad Garden System: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/garden-kits/products/salad-garden-system

🌱 $100 Raised Bed Directions: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-bed-for-just-100

🌱 Wooden Planting Ruler: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/wooden-planting-ruler

🌱 Cedar Standing Planter: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/standing-cedar-planter-with-caps

🌱 Leaves, Roots, & Fruit book: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/leaves-roots-and-fruit-book-by-nicole-burke

Send us pictures and videos of you growing your own salad to hello@gardenary.com.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in my own garden.

What to Plant in March (Cold, Mild, and Warm Climates) Feb 28, 2025

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 days away (ex. Chicago), a mild climate if your last frost date is later this month or in April (ex. Nashville), and a warm climate if you’ve already passed or are very close to your last frost date (ex. Houston).

If you want to order any of our Gardenary seeds, use code PODCAST for 10% off your total order in the Gardenary Shop at https://shop.gardenary.com/.

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→ Arugula Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/arugula-seeds

→ Slicing Cucumber Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/slicing-cucumber-seeds

→ Bush Bean Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/provider-bush-bean-seeds

→ Pumpkin Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/small-pumpkin-seeds

→ The 5-Minute Gardener Book: https://www.gardenary.com/the-five-minute-gardener-book

→ Spinach Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/spinach-seeds

→ Sugar Snap Pea Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/sugar-snap-pea-seeds

→ Slicing Tomato Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/red-slicing-tomato

→ Green Bell Pepper Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/green-bell-pepper-seeds

→ Zucchini Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/zucchini-seeds

→ Red Leaf Lettuce Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/red-leaf-lettuce-seeds

→ French Breakfast Radish Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/french-breakfast-radish-seeds

→ Beet Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/red-beet-seeds

→ Giant Mix Zinnia Seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/giant-zinnia-flower-seeds

→ Gardenary Seed Collection: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/2025-seed-collection-grow-more-save-more

→ Watch the planting video I made for you: https://www.gardenary.com/masterclass

Send us pictures and videos of you growing these seeds to hello@gardenary.com.

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This Gardening Method Changed My Life Dec 12, 2024

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 from a gardening book.)

In this episode, I’m going to outline my tried and true, game-changing planting method so you can implement it in your garden, too. Don’t worry—there aren’t any charts or lists of information you need to memorize about each plant. Actually, most of the things that stress you out about gardening (e.g., pests, disease, chores) are no longer an issue when you plant this way.

If this sounds like something you’re down to try, this video is for you!

In this episode:

🥦 Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/kitchen-garden-revival

🥗 Learn more about using the Gardenary Planting Method: https://www.gardenary.com/gardenary-planting-method

🫛 Shop Leaves, Roots, and Fruit: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/leaves-roots-and-fruit-book-by-nicole-burke

🍅 Become a Gardenary 365 member: https://gardenary365.com

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EVERYONE Can Plant a Seed in December (Cold, Mild, and Warm Climates) Dec 05, 2024

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 seeds.

🌱 Shop microgreens seeds.

👨‍🌾 Visit the Gardenary shop and check out all our seeds.

📚 Pre-order The 5-Minute Gardener book and get limited-time bonuses!

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Gardening in Michigan: What can you grow every month of the year? Nov 26, 2024

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 from her garden pretty much year round. Also, you won’t believe which tropical plant Rachael grows outdoors in Detroit, Michigan!

🌱 Follow Rachael and Flora Culture Gardens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floraculture.gardens/

🌱 Visit Flora Culture Gardens: https://www.floraculturegardens.com/

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5 Vegetables to Plant in November (Warm, Mild, & Cold Climates) Nov 07, 2024

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 year round. That way, there’s always something you can pick and eat that you’ve grown yourself. If you love this idea, please like and subscribe and share this video with a friend!

IN THIS EPISODE:

→ Pre-order my new book, The 5-Minute Gardener

→ Shop Gardenary seeds: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/garden-seeds

→ Shop Gardenary planting tools: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/garden-tools

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in my own garden.

When Should I Buy Seeds Versus Starter Plants? Oct 31, 2024

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 deciding between SEED versus PLANT ever again.

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24 Vegetables You Can Start in October RIGHT NOW!!! Oct 04, 2024

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 ASAP!

Our goal here at Gardenary is to help you grow every day of the year.

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I can’t wait to see all the things you grow this month! Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in October.

How to Save Hundreds at the Plant Store Sep 05, 2024

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.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/kitchen-garden-revival

→Download your free planting calendar: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-calendar

Stop Watering Your Garden (So Much) Aug 23, 2024

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.

One of the most important steps to conserve water is by planting for your season. Download our free Garden Calendar to learn when you should grow your favorite veggies in your area based on your first and last frost dates. Get your free calendar here: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-calendar

Join the Debate: Are Logs in Raised Garden Beds a Mistake? Aug 06, 2024

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 video where I explain why I don’t use mulch.

→Shop Kitchen Garden Revival to learn more about how to set up your raised beds and what type of soil I recommend.

→Shop Leaves, Roots & Fruit to learn more about how to grow your favorite veggies.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

Trouble Pooping? Here Are 5 Ways Gardening Can Help Jul 30, 2024

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 exercising, not sleeping, and so on.

Here are 5 ways that having a garden can help you move things along:

Getting your hands dirty (in the soil, that is) helps build your gut microbiome.
You’ll have access to fresher vegetables than what you can find at the grocery store. That means your veggies have a higher water concentration and more fiber, which is critical for going #2.
You'll eat a wider variety of nutrients because the grocery store only stocks foods that store well.
You’ll build your routine of checking on your garden, and your gut loves a routine.
Gardening is proven to lower your stress levels. Less stress means less cortisol and a less inflamed and imbalanced GI system.

→Download our free Gardenary Calendar to learn when you can plant fiber-rich veggies in your garden: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-calendar

→Get a customized fall plant list based on where you live and how much time you have to garden: https://www.gardenary.com/fall-garden-quiz

If this was helpful, share it with a friend to help them solve their poop problem.

NOTE: I’m a gardener, not a medical professional. If you’re experiencing pain or any type of severe/ongoing issue, talk with your doctor.

17 Vegetables You Can Grow When It’s Hot Jul 23, 2024

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 right now.

In this episode:

→Download our free Garden Calendar to learn when to plant your favorite veggies: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-calendar

→For a limited time, get The Gardenary Planting Guidebook for free: https://www.gardenary.com/gardenary-planting-guidebook

→Shop Kitchen Garden Revival to learn how to set up your garden: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/kitchen-garden-revival

→Shop Leaves, Roots & Fruit to learn how to grow all your favorite plants: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/leaves-roots-and-fruit

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

If I Wanted to Make $5,000 Quickly as a Gardener, I’d Do This Jul 16, 2024

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 learn how to garden.

Garden consulting was my dream job back when I was a busy mom to 4 young children. It allows you to do a little bit on the side while you’re working another job or raising your family, or you can turn this into your full-time career.

Go to gardenary.com/apply to learn more about becoming a garden consultant and join our community of more than 1,300 fellow gardeners who have done the same thing. Don't let this moment pass because your dream job in this up-and-coming industry may be right on the other side of that application!

Learn to Garden in Southern California with Ashley Irene Jul 09, 2024

I’m chatting with garden consultant Ashley Irene of Heirloom Potager in this episode of the Grow Your Self podcast. Ashley is bringing the most beautiful culinary gardens to Orange County, CA, and I’m honored to be a small part of her big dream to change the world one garden at a time.

In this episode, we discuss:

→How Ashley’s front-yard kitchen garden became a showcase for her business

→What each season in the garden looks like in Southern California

→Why gardening at home is the answer to our broken food system

→Bonus: How to grow espalier trees!

This is Ashley’s 3rd time on the podcast! Catch up on the Grow Your Self episodes with Ashley. →Listen to “Growing Through Grief”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hNkELsfWNr4PTNZozGozz →Listen to “Behind the Scenes of Growing a Garden Business”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wf2VmDOQ1bmEbXfNcDO4d

Visit Heirloom Potager: https://heirloompotager.com/

Follow Heirloom Potager: https://www.instagram.com/heirloompotager/

Note: This was recorded in November of 2023.

Learn how to become a Gardenary Consultant like Ashley at https://www.gardenary.com/

If you want someone like Ashley to come help you grow right where you are, you can find a garden consultant near you at gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

10 Fast-Growing Summer Veggies + Flowers Jul 02, 2024

It’s never too late to start a garden—not even in the middle of summer. Plant one of these 10 fast-growing plants now and you’ll be harvesting within 45 days.

In this episode, I share my top quick harvest plants for this time of year and show you the best way to start them in your garden this July (some will still grow from seed!). Listen to this episode, then run to the plant store, grab yourself some plants and seeds, and make your garden happen this summer.

→For more planting ideas, download Gardenary's free planting plans I created for Shea McGee's garden here (for a limited time only): https://www.gardenary.com/plantingplans

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

How to Make Your Raised Beds Last Longer Jun 25, 2024

Raised beds are worth every penny you can invest in them. If you’re planning to install wood raised beds in your garden space, then follow these 5 tips so you can enjoy them for many years to come.

In this episode:

→Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/garden-calendar.

→Shop our cedar raised garden bed kits: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/raised-gardens

→Shop my favorite wood treatment for raised beds: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/garden-tools/products/eco-restore-wood-treatment

→Watch how I apply Eco Restore treatment to a cedar raised bed: https://youtu.be/EzZ8H0HpM-Y

Want to find out the best kitchen garden layout for you? Get the Kitchen Garden Styles course for FREE for a limited time here: https://www.gardenary.com/freestyles

Want to know more about the best type of wood to use for your raised bed? Check out this article: https://www.gardenary.com/blog/the-best-type-of-wood-to-use-for-a-raised-garden-bed

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

The Most Underrated Plant in the Garden! Jun 18, 2024

If you want a ridiculously easy vegetable to grow in your garden, look no further. Seriously, if you don't grow anything else this year, you've gotta plant this one thing in your garden.

This plant is:

easy to plant
super low maintenance
fast to grow
beautiful to look at
productive and…
packed with protein and fiber!

If that's not enough reason to add it to your garden, it's also beneficial to the plants growing next to it! What is this incredible but incredibly easy plant? Find out in this episode of the Grow Your Self podcast.

In this episode:

Want to learn about other easy vegetables to grow? Watch this video here: https://youtu.be/HtXCeMH-tUE
Learn more about growing your favorite veggies in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit.
Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

6 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginner and Advanced Gardeners Jun 11, 2024

These are the only garden tools you need to plant, tend, and harvest from your kitchen garden. Add these 6 essentials to your garden tool belt whether you’re gardening in a small container garden or 200 square feet of raised-bed growing space.

Check out the tools I use in my own garden at shop.gardenary.com.

If you’re excited to grab some tools to make your garden game even better, I would love it if you’d subscribe to the channel or tell your friends to come and listen too! Thanks so much for listening to the Grow Your Self podcast.

10 Screen-Free Garden Activities for Kids This Summer Jun 04, 2024

School's out, and that means planning summertime activities for your kids! I've got 10 projects I've always loved doing outdoors with my kids, from the time they were tiny to now that they're teens, to keep them engaged and off their phones. Make the most of this season!

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Grab my books, Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit to help you grow more: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend who has children! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

5 Habits to Grow Your Dream Business w/ Dean Graziosi and Nicole Burke May 29, 2024

Join me, Dean, and Tony for a 3-day LIVE EVENT to learn how to create your own dream business this year. If I can do this, you can too!

Join me at the BIGGEST STAGE I've ever spoken! Get your free ticket to Tony Robbins' and Dean Graziosi's "The Game Has Changed Virtual Live Event" here: https://deanandtonylive.com/nicole

In this 3-day live event, you'll receive the 2024 success blueprint for building the life, career, and business you love!

Get more business tips from Nicole and unlock her brand new Instagram Formula Course normally sold at $97, for FREE here: http://heynicoleburke.com/my-instagram-formula

Plan Your Garden for Maximum Production May 21, 2024

Do you want a garden that is easy to maintain, looks stunning, and gives you a ton of food? If you're saying yes, yes, and yes!, then you've gotta learn my planting plan system. Follow these 6 easy steps to plan your vegetable garden like a pro.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Grab my books, Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit to help you grow more: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books

Find a Gardenary Consultant near you: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

Herbs That Love Shade May 14, 2024

No sun? No problem! If you're gardening on a covered patio or in a backyard shaded by trees and houses, there are still herbs that will thrive with your low light situation.

Learn more about growing your favorite herbs in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit.

Watch my video on why you're killing cilantro here.

Get everything you need to grow your own herbs in a container here.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

14 Best Flowers to Grow in a Vegetable Garden May 07, 2024

Flowers can make your vegetable garden much more beautiful, productive, and fun! Here's my cheatsheet for the best flowers to add to your raised beds each growing season.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Grab my books, Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit to help you grow more: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books

Shop Vegetables Love Flowers here.

Watch the Companion Planting video here.

Find a Gardenary Consultant near you: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

From Corporate America to Garden Consultant Apr 30, 2024

I'm chatting with LaTasha Harrell of Anne Harvest in Houston, Texas, on the Grow Your Self podcast today. LaTasha specializes in all things green and is one of my favorite gardeners to follow.

Note: This was recorded in November of 2023.

Visit Aneu Harvest: https://www.aneuharvest.com/

Follow LaTasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aneuharvest/

Learn how to become a Gardenary Consultant like LaTasha at https://www.gardenary.com/

If you want someone like LaTasha to come help you grow right where you are, you can find a garden consultant near you at gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

The Number One Secret to Growing Cilantro Apr 26, 2024

You're never going to kill cilantro ever again after you listen to this podcast. Cilantro plants aren't actually that hard to grow—there's just one factor that's making or breaking your cilantro game in the garden.

Learn more about growing your favorite herbs in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

Why You Should Hire a Garden Consultant Apr 23, 2024

There's one thing worse than never starting a garden, and that's starting a garden and then quitting because your plants die or you're just not having success.

The barriers to learning how to garden can be high, but a garden consultant can help. Learn all the reasons it's worth it to hire a garden consultant to help you get started.

Find a consultant near you at www.gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024!

How Much Money Can You Make as a Garden Consultant? Apr 19, 2024

In this episode, I'm breaking down how much money you could charge clients if you start working as a garden consultant. (No, you don't have to keep giving away your garden expertise for free!)

Join our Gardener's Side Hustle Workshop if you're interested in turning your love of the garden into a business: https://www.gardenary.com/hustle

Find show notes for the Grow Your Self podcast at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks so much for listening! It would mean the world to me if you subscribed to the podcast and shared it with a friend.

10 Plant Combos to Try in Your Raised Beds Apr 16, 2024

Today, I'm telling you 10 of my favorite plant combinations that you've got to try in your own garden. I don't really use companion planting charts, but I do aim for a wide variety of plants. I'll teach you how I determine which plants will grow well together and result in a beautiful, abundant harvest basket!

Tell me: which plant combo are you most excited to grow?

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Grab my books, Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit to help you grow more: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books

Find a Gardenary Consultant near you: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

5 Things You Can Eat from the Garden Every Day Even If You're Not a Homesteader Apr 12, 2024

I am many things, but a homesteader is not one of them. What I am is BUSY. If you're busy, too, you can still grow food to enjoy daily with less than half an hour of tending each week. Here are five types of garden-fresh foods you can enjoy every single day even if you're not a homesteader or farmer, even if you have just a small garden space.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

Weird Things I Do in the Garden That Actually Work Apr 09, 2024

I learned how to garden on the go while raising four young children. I didn't even know enough to know all the "rules" I was breaking. I was just having fun and figuring things out as I went. And it turns out, I still like my way of doing things, even though most people find it weird.

Here are some "weird" things you can start trying out in your garden to make it more fun and maybe even work better than the "right way" to do things.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your "weird" garden!

Plant These Herbs to Protect Your Garden from Pests Apr 05, 2024

Did you know you could use plants to protect your other plants? That's right.

This type of companion planting is one of the best forms of organic pest control. This packed episode is your guide to the best herbs you can plant in your garden to protect your fruits and vegetables from pests ranging from ones you can barely see (aphids) to ones as large as you (deer) and everything in between.

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

Is Starting a Garden Business Worth It? Apr 02, 2024

Did you know that Americans are expected to spend $180 billion (that's right, billion with a B) on gardening and landscaping in 2024? I've been in the gardening business since 2015, and today I want to tell you some crazy facts about this industry.

If you love gardening, learn how you can help others start their own gardens and make a little piece of that billion-dollar-pie.

Join us for the Gardener's Side Hustle here: https://www.gardenary.com/hustle.

Find show notes for the Grow Your Self podcast at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks so much for listening! It would mean the world to me if you subscribed to the podcast and shared it with a friend.

How a Corporate Executive Reinvented Herself and Became a Garden Coach Mar 29, 2024

Meet the lady who's transforming Davidson, North Carolina, into a beautiful, edible, luffa-covered city! I'm chatting with Sara Rubens of Seed to Sanctuary today on the Grow Your Self Podcast.

Note: This was recorded in November of 2023.

Visit Seed to Sanctuary: https://www.seedtosanctuary.com/

Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed2sanctuary/

and Facebook: http://facebook.com/seedtosanctuary

Learn how to become a Gardenary Consultant like Sara at https://www.gardenary.com/

If you want someone like Sara to come help you grow right where you are, you can find a garden consultant near you at gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

Here Are the Gardening Rules You Can Ignore Mar 22, 2024

There are so many planting rules out there, and I break about 90% of them in my garden. I'm going to tell you why breaking some of the most common rules just makes sense and why planting the Gardenary way is more fun!

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your kitchen garden!

What Life with a Garden Is Like Mar 19, 2024

Nothing can awaken all of your senses like gardening. It's the ultimate keystone habit if you're looking to spend more time outdoors, exercise more, eat fresher foods, or do a little something to help out the planet.

Here's your inspiration to make 2024 the year you start a garden.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your 2024 kitchen garden!

How to Grow Root Crops: Listen to Chapter 4 of Leaves, Roots, and Fruit Mar 15, 2024

If you like surprises, then roots might be one of your favorite things to grow in the garden because you won't really know what you're getting until you—Surprise!—pull them up. When the thing you want to harvest grows underground, you have to accept that most of the magic will happen out of sight.

And growing roots really is magical. Here's how to plant, tend, and harvest your own carrots, radishes, and beets.

This is Chapter 4 of my step-by-step gardening system. Grab a copy of my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, to check out the other steps.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your root harvest!

3 Reasons to Stop Gardening with Fertilizer (and What to Do Instead) Mar 12, 2024

You don't have to douse your plants in Miracle-Gro to grow an abundant and beautiful garden. You don't even have to use fertilizer at all. (I don't!)

Now, I'm not talking about natural minerals or animal products. I'm talking about synthetic materials. Here's why I think you should stop using fertilizer in your garden and what to do to nourish your veggies instead.

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up. And check out my book Leaves, Roots & Fruit for more tips on how you can grow WITH nature, not against it.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your fertilizer-free garden!

Organic Ways to Control Pests in the Garden Mar 08, 2024

How do I keep animals out of my garden? That's the question we're answering in today's podcast.

Everything from vine borers to gophers wants a piece of your vegetable garden, and you're stingy. You don't want anything but YOU enjoying all that fresh, delicious produce—I get it! Here's what you can do to keep pests out of your garden space without using sprays or cages or coyote urine.

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!

Stop Using Mulch Mar 05, 2024

Controversial opinion: mulch is NOT necessary in a vegetable garden. In fact, mulch can actually do more harm than good. Here are three reasons I don't use mulch in any of my raised-bed kitchen gardens.

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your mulch-free garden!

Learn How to Garden in Ohio with Annie Chubbuck Feb 27, 2024

Annie learned how to garden while living in NYC, and now she's building a hugely successful garden consulting business, Seed and Vine, in Columbus, Ohio, and raising her two young children.

Here's what a year of gardening looks like in Ohio. Make sure to stick around for Annie's tips on how to grow potatoes in raised beds.

Visit Seed and Vine Co here: https://www.seedandvine.co/

Follow Annie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedandvineco/

If you live anywhere near Columbus, you definitely need to check her out.

Learn how to become a Gardenary Consultant like Annie at https://www.gardenary.com/

If you want someone like Annie to come help you grow right where you are, you can find a garden consultant near you at gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

Five Reasons Everyone Should Grow Their Own Salad Feb 23, 2024

If there is one thing that I am convinced that every single person in the entire world could grow themselves, it is salad. We really could change the world for the better if each of us decided to grow our own greens at home.

If you want details for how to grow salad plants, I've got a step-by-step guide in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your double harvests!

Six Groceries You'll Never Have to Buy Again Once You Listen to This Feb 20, 2024

I'm not a homesteader. I'm not trying to live off the grid or anything. I spend about five minutes a day in my garden, and here's what I haven't had to buy at the grocery store in years. If I can do it, you can do it too! These are simple plants you can grow in a small space so that you never have to buy them again.

If you want details for how to grow these plants, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your double harvests!

My Most Viral Instagram Garden Videos and Why They Matter Feb 16, 2024

My top ten most viral videos this year got over 20 million views on Instagram alone and helped me grow my account to now 800,000 followers! Here's a little bit about what made each of these videos viral sensations.

If you have a small business and want to learn more about using Instagram to grow your audience, visit Wyldly at https://wyldlyco.com/ and sign up for the challenge.

Follow Wyldly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldlyco/

Thanks so much for being part of the Grow Your Self podcast and making the garden ordinary with me here at Gardenary. I would love it if you would come and say hello on Instagram, give the podcast a like, and please leave a review. Your reviews help other people know whether or not this show is worth a listen.

Learn to Grow Salad: Listen to Chapter 3 of Leaves, Roots, and Fruit Feb 13, 2024

Did you know you can grow your own organic salad greens for at least six months of the year, no matter where you live? After you hear this, you'll have no more excuses not to have all your favorite greens growing at your house because I'm about to give you the complete guide from start to finish.

This is Chapter 3 of my step-by-step gardening system. Grab a copy of my book, Leaves, Roots, and Fruit to check out the other steps.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend and leaving a review! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your beautiful salad harvests!

How to Grow a Year-Round Supply of Kale Feb 09, 2024

If you're not a huge fan of kale, that's because you've been getting your kale from the wrong place (read: the grocery store). Homegrown kale is so delicious, tender, and nutritious, and growing enough for an entire year is easier than you think!

If you want details for how to grow kale and other leafy greens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!

Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your beautiful kale harvests!

Learn How to Garden in Wisconsin with Katie Oglesby Feb 06, 2024

I'm chatting with one of my favorite gardeners today, Katie Oglesby of Katie Oglesby Garden in Lake Geneva, WI. Contrary to popular belief about gardening in cold climates, she actually gardens from March all the way to November. Not just gardens, but creates the most magical growing spaces.

If you're gardening in a colder climate, you're going to be so inspired by all the incredible things Katie grows for so many months of the year.

And if you love raspberries, you've got to hear her growing tips. I'm renaming her the Million Dollar Raspberry Woman.

Find Katie at katieoglesby.com and on Instagram @katiemoglesby. If you live in Wisconsin, you definitely need to check her out.

If you want someone like Katie to come help you grow right where you are, you can find a garden consultant near you at gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

$100 Startup: How to Start a Garden Business from the Ground Up Feb 02, 2024

I used to think you had to have a ton of money and a fantastic, never-before-thought-of-idea to start your own business. Thanks to a book called "The $100 Startup", I realized I already had the one thing I needed to become an entrepreneur (plus $100, of course). And guess what? You have it too!

Learn more about our Gardenary Consultant Certification and apply at www.gardenary.com. Join the Garden Coach Business Kickstart at https://www.gardenary.com/kickstart-series.

Find show notes for the Grow Your Self podcast at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks so much for listening! It would mean the world to me if you subscribed to the podcast and shared it with a friend.

Behind the Scenes of Growing My Garden Consulting Business Jan 30, 2024

If you're a fan of "How I Built This," this is my version of how I built my garden consulting business. I hope this inspires you that you can absolutely go out and build a business that works for you, your family, and your passion.

Learn more about our Gardenary Consultant Certification and apply at www.gardenary.com/.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks so much for listening to the podcast. If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, and share our show with a friend!

How to Make Money from Your Garden Without Selling Your Harvest Jan 26, 2024

Did you know you could make some money from your garden without ever having to sell your harvest? It's true.

Eight years ago, I googled "how to make a living as a gardener". The top options—turning my backyard into a garlic farm or a plant nursery—just weren't for me. So I came up with something that would allow me to be my own boss and teach my gardening knowledge.

Becoming a garden consultant changed my life forever, and I've never had to sell my garden harvests. Here are the steps YOU can take to make a living from your garden, starting right now.

Learn more about our Gardenary Consultant Certification and apply at www.gardenary.com/.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

Would Someone Hire You to Be Their Garden Consultant? Jan 23, 2024

Today's podcast is for those of you who have thought about working as a garden consultant but worry there aren't enough people in your area to actually make any money doing this. Here's how to figure out how much people are already spending on landscaping and gardening products and services in your city or town. I'm guessing the amount will surprise you!

You can create a successful business for yourself if you can take just a fraction of however much people are already spending in your area for yourself. Yes, even in a small town!

Learn more about our Gardenary Consultant Certification and apply at www.gardenary.com/.

For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

How to Sprout Anything Jan 19, 2024

What if I told you there's something you can start growing right now, no matter where you live? Something you can grow even if you have nothing but a dark room in a dark apartment. Something you can grow if you've killed every other plant you've ever tried to grow.

These plants grow indoors in just a few days. They don't need much space or any lights at all, and they require basically zero gardening skills.

Oh, and they're super good for you and make all your meals feel gourmet.

It's sprouts!

Have I sold you on them yet? Grow these with me if you grow nothing else this year.

This episode covers:

supplies you need to grow sprouts
steps to "grow" sprouts
how to "harvest" sprouts

If you want more details for how to grow sprouts and their slightly larger counterparts, microgreens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!

I would love to help you grow sprouts and all the other things, so I've got a free resource to help you keep on growing. Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of the Gardenary community! Please like this episode and share it with a friend. I'll absolutely love you for it! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

I'm Never Buying Herbs Again Jan 16, 2024

"This has got to stop!"

That was the title of a viral video I made about buying plastic packages of herbs from the grocery store. And people were either in love with the idea of growing all their own herbs instead... or pretty upset with me.

This podcast covers my "recipe" for growing your own year-round supply of herbs. That includes rosemary, basil, chives, cilantro, parsley, and all your other favorites.

We can all do this. We can all grow the herbs we need even in small spaces, even without a green thumb—yes, really! Imagine a world a few years from now where these plastic boxes at the store no longer exist and we’re walking next door to hand some freshly picked rosemary and parsley to our neighbors. We can make that happen!

Here’s to changing the world one herb plant at a time!

As always, Gardenary is here to suppport you and help you grow to the next level. You can find all kinds of resources to keep you growing year round at gardenary.com.

I’d love to connect on Instagram and see how your herb growing is going. Will you take a moment to take a selfie with your herb garden and tag me @gardenaryco? I can’t wait to connect!

If you love this podcast, please leave a review. I would absolutely love you for it. Reviewing podcasts lets the world know that these conversations are worth hearing, so I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for listening and for showing your support!

Grab the Gardenary planting calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head to the Gardenary blog.

How to Grow Napa Cabbage from Seed to Harvest Jan 12, 2024

Napa cabbage is one of my favorite greens to grow. It's fast-growing and super delicious, and I've had way more success with it than any other type of cabbage.

We all need to be starting napa cabbage by seed like right now if we want to grow the most beautiful, incredible heads. Here's how to grow your own napa cabbage.

If you want details for how to grow more leafy greens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your beautiful napa cabbages!

How to Make 2024 Your Best Year in the Garden Jan 09, 2024

Here's how to grow more in your 2024 garden than you ever have before. This episode is packed with details and how-tos that I usually reserve for my workshop and Kitchen Garden Academy students. I'm giving it to you now to help you nail one of the keys to gardening success: timing.

My goal this year is to harvest enough from my garden that I'm buying fewer groceries, and I hope you'll join me in setting a goal for yourself!

Make sure to grab your 2024 garden calendar for free to help you set your 2024 garden plan at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

If you want to read more about the different growing seasons in the garden, check out my book, Kitchen Garden Revival.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

These Are the Best Seeds to Start in January Jan 05, 2024

Do dark January days have you feeling down? Here's your little ray of hope: It's already time to start some seeds for your garden, no matter where you live. (Yes, even if it's freezing where you are!)

It may be cold outside, but these are the plants you've got to start indoors in January to make the most of your 2024 growing season.

Plants to start in January include:

slow-growing herbs and frost-tolerant annual herbs
large cool season plants
slow-growing warm season plants

If you want details for how to grow any of these categories, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!

Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.

Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.

What Happened to the Grow Your Self Podcast? Here's a 2021 to 2023 Recap Jan 02, 2024

It's been a hot minute since I recorded a Grow Your Self podcast episode. Actually, it's been a hot three years.

I launched the podcast back in 2020. I was amazed to see interest in gardening taking off, but I had to take a "little" break to help my kids with remote learning. Since then, I've focused on some different projects for Gardenary.

So what have I been up to over the last three years?

I've graduated from recording in my closet in Illinois to a beautiful podcast studio here in Nashville, and I can't wait to bring Season 2 of the Grow Your Self podcast to you!

If you're excited for Season 2, please share with a friend! Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide and help to grow this community. If you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see the creation of my new kitchen garden from start to finish.

Grab the Gardenary planting calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.

For full show notes, head to the Gardenary blog.

Grow Your Self Is Back! Dec 20, 2023

It's been two years, but the Grow Your Self podcast is finally back (and better than ever)!

The Grow Your Self podcast was launched to tell the untold stories about the food that we eat and to help you learn how to grow some of that food yourself. Since our first season, we've grown up just a little bit. So in this coming season, you're going to learn so much more about how to grow your self.

We've got interviews with garden consultants from around the country so they can teach you how to grow a garden right where you live, plus how to grow their favorite plant. Then, we're going to tell you some fun, exciting, and strange stories about how some of the food on your plate ended up there. Believe me, it's going to inspire you to grab some seeds and start growing a lot more in your garden.

As always, Gardenary is here to suppport you and help you grow to the next level. You can find all kinds of resources to keep you growing year round at gardenary.com.

I’d love to connect on Instagram and see how your kitchen garden revival is going. Will you take a moment to take a selfie with your garden and tag me @gardenaryco? I can’t wait to connect!

If you love this podcast, please leave a review. I would absolutely love you for it. Reviewing podcasts lets the world know that these conversations are worth hearing, so I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for listening and for showing your support!

Why Green Should Be Your Favorite Color Feb 10, 2021

What's your favorite color? Have you ever been asked this question before? I'm sure you have because that's a kindergarten question. Today's episode is a short and quick one that might make you rethink your favorite color. You'll see what I mean in this episode.

Today, we discuss:

4 reasons why we’re so attracted to green
Fun ways to bring more green into your life
Why all things green is good for our health

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog or take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.

Trailer Swap - Cultivating Place with Jennifer Jewell Feb 03, 2021

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast! Grow Your Self will be taking a small break but until then please check out the lovely Jennifer Jewell of the Cultivating Place podcast.

We will be back with new episodes soon!

3 Tips to Grow Houseplants Yourself with Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow Radio Jan 13, 2021

Welcome to the Grow Your Self podcast. Are you interested in growing indoors this year? This is a topic we have not covered yet on the podcast, but it is definitely a must listen. Today, I have a very special guest that is a pro at growing indoors. I am always looking for people covered with green things on the internet, and this woman is definitely fitting the bill.

I am so excited to introduce to you, Maria Failla. She is the host at the Bloom and Grow Radio podcast and YouTube show and she is here today to teach us all the things about growing indoors. Let's dive into today's exciting and super fun episode with a very special guest.

In today’s episode we discuss:

Light
Water & drainage
Routine

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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How to Live a Garden-Centered Year Dec 30, 2020

New year, new you? How about new year, growing you? That's what we're going to talk about on today's Grow Your Self podcast. Guys, we have survived 2020. Now it is time to look forward to 2021 and we got you!

On this episode, I am going to introduce to you the Gardenary theme for 2021, how we are going to take the year by storm, and we are going to grow ourselves in so many amazing ways.

In today’s episode, we get into:

Gardenary’s theme for 2021
Inside vs. Outside vs. Together Goals
Planning your garden and your year
Connecting your food with movement
Celebrating every win

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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Eat This All Winter Long Dec 16, 2020

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!

Today’s episode is one from way back at the beginning of season one. I am going to recap for you what foods to grow and eat seasonally for the cool and cold seasons.

Today, we’re going to explore:

What plants to grow & enjoy this winter
3 categories of cold season plants
When to plant & harvest
Different ways to prepare winter veggies

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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Growing Through Grief - Behind the Scenes of Growing a Garden Business Dec 02, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your passion in the garden and turn it into a garden consulting business? Today's episode is created just for you. In fact, this is the second episode that I have with one of our super special guests in the Gardenary world. Her name is Ashley and she is the founder of Heirloom Potager.

Today we're going to go behind the scenes and learn more about her story and how she's building her business in California. You don't want to miss today's episode, it’s going to be inspiring.

Today, we dive into:

Why Ashley started Heirloom Potager
Her milestones and setbacks so far
Getting past business related anxiety
Tips for hiring

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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How the Garden & Gratitude Go Together Nov 25, 2020

Thankfulness. Gratitude. It's sometimes hard to come by. It's something we know we should have more of, but let's be honest, we all know it's pretty tough sometimes to say thank you and even tougher sometimes to feel it.

On today's episode, we're going to talk about the fact that the garden and gratitude, they just go together. It's all about gratitude and how, believe it or not, gratitude can start most easily for you in the garden. Don't believe me? Well, you have to listen to today's episode.

Today, we’re going to be thankful for:

Using food to kickstart your gratitude
The history of Thanksgiving
The Diderot Robe
Habit Stacking
5 things I’m thankful for

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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Sweet! The Surprising Story of Sweet Potatoes Nov 18, 2020

Which vegetable suggests that Asian people may have actually traveled all the way to South America long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue? Which vegetable is preferred in the South of the United States, but the health experts say all of us everywhere should be eating more? And which vegetable is grown from something that you've only heard of in the lingerie section at the store?

That's what we're diving into on the Grow Your Self podcast. Are you intrigued yet? It's a perfect time to learn more about this incredibly good-for-you vegetable that you can learn to grow yourself.

Today, we’re going to check out:

Why you should eat sweet potatoes
The history of sweet potatoes
Where you can find the freshest sweet potatoes
How to grow sweet potatoes
Food fight! Sweet potatoes vs potatoes

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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You Can't Beet This Nov 11, 2020

Which vegetable did the Obamas say not to plant in their White House garden? Which vegetable produces most of the candy your kids are eating? And which vegetable can help you lower your blood pressure, lose weight, and even feel like you're in love? Are you stumped?

Well today on the Grow Your Self podcast, you're going to get all the answers to these important questions as we dive into a fantastic vegetable that you, my friend, can grow yourself. I cannot wait to dive in.

Today, we’re going to get into:

Eight benefits of eating beets
The history of beets
Beet fun facts
How to grow beets
A food fight between beets and radish

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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High, Low, & Bet You Didn’t Know - Assessing the 2020 Garden Year Nov 04, 2020

Welcome to Grow Your Self!

What's your high, your low, and your ‘bet you didn't know’? Have you ever asked your family this question? We often have this discussion over our crazy dinner table and it's a great way to sum up and review what's just happened. In today's episode, we're going to do our high, our low, and our ‘I didn't know that’ of the 2020 gardening season.

Today, we’re going to discuss:

Reviewing your year in the garden
Different factors that go into our highs and lows
Celebrating your garden journey
A special Gardenary journal to track your garden experience

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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Why Gardening is Good for Your Mental Health Oct 28, 2020

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!

Raise your hand if you could use some more emotional and mental l stability this year. I’ve got both of my hands up and my feet and whatever else I can put up to show you that I need help. 2020 has been a test for all of us and for some of us in more ways than one.

This week I am bringing back one of my most popular and downloaded episodes all about how the garden is actually more about our mind than about our stomach.

Today we are going to talk about:

Gardening as exercise
Gardening for a sense of accomplishment
Gardening to combat boredom
Gardening for healing

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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3 Reasons to Start Your Kitchen Garden in the Fall (Not the Spring!) Oct 21, 2020

Welcome to Grow Your Self!

Did you know that even though there's no commercials telling you anything about a garden in the middle of October, October and November are actually the ideal times to start a garden? Yes, really. I'm not just telling you that because I'm a gardener and I run a garden consulting business. It's actually the truth and you're going to learn why on this episode of the Grow Your Self podcast.

We’re going to dive into:

Why you should start your garden in the fall
The Gardenary beginner gardener’s pathway
What plants to grow in the cool and cold seasons
Ways to protect your plants from the cold
3 ways to start your kitchen garden now

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

Connect with me on Instagram @gardenaryco.

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The Vegetable That Gets Ghosted Oct 14, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

What’s a kitchen garden vegetable famously hated by one of the U.S. presidents and most children around the world? What’s the vegetable that’s pretty difficult to grow in any place besides California? What’s a vegetable that can make you sick to your stomach but it is so good for your body?

That’s what we’re diving into in today’s episode of Grow Your Self. We’re back to focusing on just one vegetable in the kitchen garden and today’s subject: broccoli!

Today, we’re going to explore:

The origins of broccoli
The different ways broccoli benefits our bodies
Why broccoli is so hard to grow
Tips for growing your own broccoli
A food fight between broccoli & cauliflower

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Garden Consultant Oct 07, 2020

Hello there and welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

What five questions should you ask your garden consultant when she or he is consulting with you? That's what we're going to dive into on today's episode of the podcast. Garden consultants are my jam. They are my thing. You might be asking, “What is a garden consultant, Nicole?”

I'm going to teach you five things that you should ask when you meet with your garden consultant. You didn't think you needed a garden consultant? Didn't even know there was such a thing? Well, you're going to find out all about it today.

Today, we get into:

5 questions you should be asking
Setting your garden goals
Managing your gardening expectations
3 things to look for when hiring a consultant

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You’re Picking More Than Veggies - Harvesting The Kitchen Garden Sep 30, 2020

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!

What was that? You said you thought that the kitchen garden was only about picking vegetables? Today, we're going to talk all about harvesting from the kitchen garden.

Harvesting is one of the neatest, most fun, thrilling things of the kitchen garden, but the truth is you're actually picking a lot more than just vegetables. There's so much more going on when you step out to pull a few things from the garden to enjoy in your kitchen, to share with a friend, or to add to a meal.

Today, we are going to dive into:

The final chapter of Kitchen Garden Revival
What to expect when you harvest from the kitchen garden
What you’re actually picking during harvest
Truths from the garden

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Stay on the Offense - Tending the Kitchen Garden Sep 23, 2020

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!

Today, we are talking about staying on the offense and I'm going to show you what soccer has to do with the kitchen garden. This is all about Chapter Seven and tending your garden. I'm going to show you my unique perspective on the garden and why I think we are totally missing the point when we are all focused on defense.

Today, we are going to dig into:

A deep dive of Chapter 7 of Kitchen Garden Revival
Feeding your food
Different ways to garden ‘offensively’
3 reasons why you should stay on the offense

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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You Can Ignore the Plant Tags - Intensive Planting in the Kitchen Garden Sep 16, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

Today, I want to dive into the idea of intensive planting. This is something that I do in all my gardens, we do in our client's gardens, and I think it’s super important to talk about because there aren't a lot of people that don’t talk about it.

Today, we talk about:

A deep dive into Chapter Six of Kitchen Garden Revival
The definition of ‘intensive planting’
The reasons I love intensive planting
The intensive planting pledge

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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Eat This All Fall Long Sep 09, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

What can you eat to stay in season all fall long? That's what we're talking about today as we dig into Chapter five of my book Kitchen Garden Revival. I want to talk to you about what you can eat all fall long to enjoy the season to its fullest, to eat the things that are the most nutritious, the most local, the most seasonal for you right now at this moment, and to fully savor all that's happening in your particular area.

I think this is one of the ways we can simplify and hang on, especially during challenging times.

Let's dive into what you can eat all fall long. I'm hungry just thinking about it

Today, we dive into:

A deep look at Chapter 5 of Kitchen Garden Revival
What plants to grow this fall
The different plant families
When to plant and harvest

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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Talk Dirty to Me - Soil in the Kitchen Garden Sep 02, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

When you flip through the pages of Kitchen Garden Revival, there's something hidden; something you can't quite see on the surface but it's actually the secret to the success of every single plant I've ever grown. Know what it is? It's dirt.

Actually, it's soil and that's why today on the Grow Your Self podcast we are diving into perhaps the most important topic I've ever discussed and the most crucial part of your kitchen garden. It’s the reason why today I'm going to talk dirty to you. Don't worry, we'll keep it clean.

Today, we dig into:

Thinking of dirt as a sponge
The different types of soil
The ideal soil
Change in the garden

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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Worst First: The Hard Part of Setting Up a Garden Aug 26, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

This is Chapter Three of the Kitchen Garden Revival Book Club and this week we are diving into ‘Worst First’. Today, we're going to talk about how we have to tear everything apart and make a mess before we can make it so much better. I have a special guest on today's episode that you are going to absolutely love, Monica Meyer.

Today we’re going to go down memory lane for installs that I did before Monica and I started working together, some of her installations, and talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and the memorable.

Today we dive into:

How Monica and I started working together
The amazing connections gardens provide
Garden experience horror stories
Dream garden experience stories
Everything in between

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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3 Things That Can Change Everything Aug 19, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

For this week, as we dive into Chapter 2 of Kitchen Garden Revival, I thought it’d be so fun to talk about the reasoning for doing this whole thing in the first place. This is a little throwback to the very first episode of the podcast. I’m going to share with you three things that you can do right now, right where you are that could literally change the world.

In this episode, we dive into:

Why grocery stores make it so hard to eat seasonally.
Different ways to shop locally.
Why having a “Green Thumb” is a myth.
Starting small!
3 things you can do to change everything.

Take the Green Thumb quiz, here. For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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How to Find Money for the Garden Aug 12, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!

This is week two of the Kitchen Garden Revival Book Club. We're going to dive into the cash issue today and what it really takes to build a kitchen garden and how you can find the money you need to do it.

I figure, I might as well lay it all out there.

In this episode, we will discuss:

Real reviews I received for Kitchen Garden Revival
A deep dive into Chapter 1
The kitchen garden as a landscaping investment
4 things the garden provides for our daily lives
4 steps to find money for your own kitchen garden

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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Behind the Scenes of Building a Garden Coach Business Aug 10, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast! We have a brand new series that I'm so excited to share with you today. Today's episode is a bonus and we're going behind-the-scenes in the life of a real life garden coach.

One of my biggest passions is helping gardeners all over the world set up their own garden coach businesses right where they are. We have over 180 members in the Garden Coach Society and we’re growing more every day.

One of our newest members of the society, Ashley Irene of Heirloom Potager, agreed and to join me for a little series we're going to do together as she grows her own -- literally -- garden coach business in California.

In this episode we will discuss:

How Ashley decided to start garden coaching.
Tips for getting over consultation nerves.
More about Ashley’s business Heirloom Potager.
My FREE 5-Day Garden Coach Challenge.

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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What Kitchen Gardens and Yoga Pants Have in Common Aug 05, 2020

From 2012 to 2016, the number of Americans practicing yoga grew by 50%. In just four years! It's this fact that brings me to my point for today's episode, which is kitchen gardens need to become like yoga pants.

In this episode we will discuss:

How Lululemon made yoga pants the norm.
How to get your brain out of its rut and start calling yourself a gardener.
A deep dive into why I wrote what I wrote in Kitchen Garden Revival
The 5 future-pacings I outlined in the preface
3 reasons why you should start your kitchen garden today

Stay tuned for the first chapter for our book club! You can check out the Bloomberg article about Lululemon here.

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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The Problem with the Plant Store Jul 29, 2020

How much money have you spent on plants from the plant store? How many of those plants are still alive today?

Today, we are going to dig into the topic of the problem with your plant store. We're going to talk about the gardening industry, what I discovered about the industry early on in my career, and what I'm trying to do to turn the industry upside down.

I know you're going to love this episode. It's full of surprising facts, and it's going to save you a lot of money and frustration and from adding #PlantKiller to your bio.

In this episode we will discuss:

Where money in the plant industry is going.
Why success only happens with education.
The younger generations new-found love for gardening.
Why local farmers know best.
3 steps to reverse the curse and expand your garden knowledge.

For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.

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Cool as a Cucumber Jul 22, 2020

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast. Today I'm talking about one of my favorite plants to grow in the garden, mostly because it never gets wasted. I really think there's nothing better than a cucumber straight from the vine in the garden. We're going to learn why it's so fun to grow your own and how to do so in today's episode.

But first, ‘cool as a cucumber’ where did that even come? Physicians in the 17th Century would prescribe a fever patient to go lay down on a bed of cucumbers. No really, I'm serious.

In this episode we will discuss:

History of cucumbers and their tasty transformation to pickles.
How cucumbers benefit our health in so many different ways.
The 5 States where cucumbers are mainly grown.
Tips on how to grow cucumbers in your own kitchen garden.
Food fight between cucumbers and zucchini.

For full show notes on this episode, head to www.gardenary.com/blog

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