Growing Gardeners (Kellye Jeansonne)

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

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

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss PUMPKINS and how we grow them in the wild child garden. If you have ever wanted to bring the magic to the garden, this is one way for sure!!

3:10 Kellye shares details about when to plant pumpkins

5:30 Growing pumpkins like a wild child explained

11:00 An exception to the rule of growing your pumpkins away from your garden. You will love this.

13:00 Variety of pumpkin IS EVERYTHING. Learn which varieties to grow for best results!

17:00 How to know when your pumpkin is ready for picking.

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss A Second Chance “do – over” with Tomatoes! Tomatoes are always top of the list for a Summer Do-Over, Kellye talks all about how to get your tomatoes going again for all summer enjoyment!

2:13 – Kellye talks about the do-over season and how it gives you a second chance to re-do your Spring Garden and keep those plants producing.

3:04 – Kellye discusses how tomatoes stop producing in the summer, and how it isn’t a reflection of you as a gardener – instead it comes down to science.

4:02 – Kellye talks about topping tomatoes and how it helps produce great fruit.  

7:30– Kellye discusses if you decide to keep your tomatoes over the summer, the process of documenting what works and what doesn’t, to set you up for next year!

10:15 – Kellye discusses growing cherry tomatoes on arches and trellis and how you can use your garden space for other plants in the meantime.

11:47 – Not all slicing tomatoes peter out in the summertime, Kellye tells you which varieties to look for and how to plant suckers to keep them growing.  

13:50 – Kellye introduces her new FREE LIVE class all about Solving Summer Garden Challenges

14:35 – Kellye talks about heat tolerant varieties, why they aren’t her favorite, and how she believes in living seasonally and how that translates into the garden.

18:45 –  You can start growing your own Wild Child Garden!

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss Transitioning from a Spring to A Summer Garden! You might be wondering how we are already discussing Summer Gardens, but a June 1 Garden is drastically different from a June 30 Garden, so we need to prepare now! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!

3:41 – Kellye talks about why your soil is the key component to keeping your garden in tip top shape and breaks down how to get the best results.

8:30 – Kellye discusses how to read your plants for the best time to pull the plants that are no longer producing.

11:02 – Kellye talks about replacing the plants before you think you want to, but how it is a necessity to living seasonally.

12:05– Kellye introduces her FREE Summer Masterclass!

14:04 – Kellye discusses how important it is to test your soil to determine what nutrients are left and what needs to be supplemented to continue a bountiful harvest.

15:40 – The Summer Academy class is open! Don’t miss the do-over season and learn all about growing a Wild Child Kitchen Garden!  

17:12 – Kellye breaks down crop rotation and when and where you may need it.

18:50 – Document your garden, what you are putting in and what you are taking out, it is the key to growing a super Autumn Garden!

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Easy Summer Gardening! Our unique growing climate means you can grow 52 weeks a year.  Yes, it is hot and humid, but you can make the southern summer garden SO easy! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!

3:20 – Kellye talks about how important it is to live seasonally with your garden and finding the balance between the seasons.

8:21 – Kellye discusses the options for what to pick for your summer garden in order for it to thrive!

9:16 – Kellye talks about the do-over season, which is her all time favorite!

10:05– Kellye introduces her FREE Summer Masterclass!

11:15 – Kellye discusses how to prepare your summer garden for your busy summer schedule including how to keep your garden happy while you are traveling.

12:50 – Utilizing timers and setting a watering schedule while you are gone helps keep your gardening thriving – Kellye gives her exact schedule.

15:45 – How to feed and harvest your summer garden the Wild Child Way

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Summer Gardening Troubles in the South! Yes, it is hot and humid, and the pest can be an issue, however Kellye breaks down how to manage the big three obstacles of southern summer gardens. She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!

3:05 – Kellye breaks down the big three issues summer gardeners face, starting with pests.

6:12 – Picking the right varieties can help you outsmart the bugs!

6:50 – Kellye talks about the second issue for zone 9 gardens - diseases

7:35 – Kellye talks about The Do – Over Season – one of the BEST seasons in the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens

13:20 – Kellye discusses picking out the best vegetables to grow during the summer that are “set it and forget it” – so they can grow like crazy!

15:31 – The biggest reason most people do not garden in the summer is THE HEAT. Kellye discusses how to work through the heat and what your choices mean for your fall garden too.

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Get Kellye’s FREE Summer Garden Masterclass here: https://go.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/summer-gardening

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Summer Gardening in the South. Yes, you can keep growing - even in the heat! Kellye helps breakdown the why and how and whether it is right for you. Plus she talks about setting garden goals and how to use her summer garden goal planner to get your best summer garden.

1:05 – Kellye discusses why Summer Garden might be the most important garden all year

3:06  – There is wasted opportunity by not planting for the summer season. You can actually grow even more than you did in the spring!

5:30 – Kellye discusses how Summer Gardens build your soil for the following seasons. It sets up your Fall and Spring to take them to the next level

9:05 – Kellye talks about selecting the right plants for lots of harvest without a lot of work.

11:00 – Kellye lists out the steps to get started NOW to build your best summer garden – and discusses planning garden goals and using her handy planner

14:10 – A whole month of Summer Only Podcasts is announced!

14:50 – A do – over of the Spring Season?! Kellye breaks it down and discusses her FREE masterclass

16:56 – Is a Summer Garden Right for You? Kellye gives a brief quiz to determine if this is the right move for you!

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Grab Kellye’s Summer Garden Goal Planner for your best summer ever here: https://go.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pl/2147687328

Ready to dive into learning even more about growing melons? Join Kellye in her May is for Melons class here: https://wildchild.mykajabi.com/may-is-for-melons

Grab your copy of the inaugural issue of In Season, the NEW magazine from Wild Child Kitchen Gardening, here: http://www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/inseason

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into how to garden with kids! My special guest is our Wild Child Kitchen Gardens community manager, Lindsey Kennedy. Lindsey is a busy mom of 4 with a suburban garden, where she teaches her kids how to grow through gardening. Whether your kids are 2 or 22, there is a place for them in your garden!

2:12 – Kellye welcomes Lindsey Kennedy who gives a breakdown of her family dynamics, including homeschooling and gardening.

3:25 – Lindsey discusses why she brings her kids into the garden, how it bonds them as a family, and the teachable moments the garden contains.

5:15 – Kellye and Lindsey discuss how gardening is a way of life with littles. The countless memories contained within the garden, and how it is an instant serotonin boost for all ages to be in the garden.

7:15 – Wee Little Wild Child featured in In Season Magazine, and springtime activities: starting seeds, growing flowers, and making it play as nothing is too precious.

11:00 – “Everything is not a crisis” – Lindsey mantra for life and gardening – especially with kids! Learning that while something may be wrong, it is ok to work through the problem and decide the way forward.

14:10 – Lindsey discusses her approach to how to manage the garden and how to assign roles to your kids.

16:12 – Favorites to grow – anything you can pick a lot of! Beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries. Kids love to document with photos too.

21:30 – Kellye discusses May is for Melons and how fun kids find growing melons!

24:00 – Setting goals in the garden.

25:30 – Lindsey gives tips related to ages on how to get kids in the garden

29:50 – Excited to grow this summer – Tomatoes!

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Can’t wait to bring your kids into the garden? Grab our freebie filled with tips and tricks to make garden time great with kids here : https://go.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/kids-in-the-garden

Ready to dive into learning even more about growing melons? Join Kellye in her May is for Melons class here https://wildchild.mykajabi.com/may-is-for-melons

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into adding one of Kellye’s favorite things to grow – MELONS! She will give you some tips and tricks to make your melon patch the most successful it can be and keep your patch producing all summer long. Kellye also discusses her tried and true varieties she grows in her southern zone 9 garden as well as new ideas on how and where to grow you patch.

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2:50 – Utilizing Grow Bags to keep grow your melons without sacrificing already dedicated garden space 6:10 – Which varieties does Kellye always grow and which NEW ones is she excited to grow

12:05 – Harvest time! How to know your melons are ready to pick

13:56 – How to stop pests from getting to your melons first!

15:30 – Kellye discuses her new class May is for Melons, you won't want to miss it! Links:

• Grab Kelly's Top Tips for Growing Melons here
• Want to utilize grow bags in your garden - grab some here
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Welcome Back! In this episode of Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Podcast, we are digging into Herbs! Herbs are so easy to grow, they are over producers, and absolutely beautiful. Not to mention they are SO good for your vegetable gardens. On this episode I am going to share some of my favorites to grow, my favorite ways to use them, and some tips and tricks along the way!

1:00 - Herbs are POWERHOUSES in the garden – deterring pests, attracting pollinators, and suppressing weeds.

3:11 - Choosing the right herbs for your space and needs.

7:08 - Kellye’s favorite herbs to grow!

12:05 - Kellye shares a favorite Summer mocktail and intros her class for Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs

13:50 - Kellye shares how to dry and store herbs for year-round uses.

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Ready to grow your own medicinal herbs? Join Kellye for this new class to learn about different herbs and how to use them here: https://releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/?p=6047

Using herbs all year round is easy to accomplish once you know how to dry them the Wild Child Way – learn how here: https://wildchild.mykajabi.com/growing-medicinal-herbs

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Welcome to SEASON TWO of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast!! This season we are talking about so many fun things.....planting, soil building, feeding and watering, maximizing space, melons, all the favorite summer veggies, medicinal herbs, vertical gardening, and so much more! Today, I am answering all of your planting questions!! It's grow time for the Southern gardener, let's dig in.

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If you want to grow a better garden this season take my FREE 5 day Garden Like A Wild Child Challenge. This pop up Facebook group will rock your garden world.  We would be honored to have you join with us!!

Join us at https://bit.ly/3iP4dJq 

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If you want to keep gardening like a wild child, follow me on social media @WildChildKitchenGardens.

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This past week the south experienced an early spring, late freeze, and it wreaked havoc on our gardens. Wondering what to do next?? I am sharing how to know what you need to do, how to make a really good frost and freeze plan for next time, and a little encouragement too!! Let's dig in!

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If you want to grow a better garden this season take my FREE 5 day Garden Like A Wild Child Challenge. This pop up Facebook group will rock your garden world.  We begin on February 15th and we would be honored to have you join with us!!

Join us at https://bit.ly/3iP4dJq 

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Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode I am setting my 2023 garden intentions.  At the end of January it may not feel like spring, but believe me, spring is on her way!  By setting these intentions for my garden, I can plan and plant and grow according to my goals.  These intentions will guide everything I do in my garden...how I plan, what I grow, when I plant, and how long veggies get to stay.  This is a big piece of the wild child garden symphony and one that I don't take lightly.  The plan is everything! 

STARTS JANUARY 26, 2023.  If you want to learn more about this idea of the wild child garden symphony, join me inside my 5 day FREE Garden Like A Wild Child Challenge.  This pop up Facebook group will rock your garden world.  Join us at https://bit.ly/3iP4dJq

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STARTS FEBRUARY 6, 2023.  Join us inside "The Kitchen Garden Academy" to learn teach you how to be a gardener and help you turn your garden into a wild child garden this season.  Get more details at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy

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Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode I am so excited to bring you one of the most listened to, liked, and shared videos I have ever published.  This is a game changer.  You need a garden more than you think you do, trust me, and today I am going to show you why.  I have 5 HUGE benefits of gardening to share with you and not a single one has anything to do with what you will be eating from it.  It is that powerful!!  I hope are inspired to grow a garden this season after listening to this episode. See you inside.

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Join us inside "The Kitchen Garden Academy" to learn teach you how to be a gardener and help you turn your garden into a wild child garden this season.  Get more details at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy

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Join me inside my 5 day FREE Garden Like A Wild Child Challenge.  This pop up Facebook group will rock your garden world.  We will focus on 5 ways to take your garden to the next level, and we want you there!!  Join us at https://wildchild.mykajabi.com/garden-like-a-wild-child-spring

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Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode I hope to inspire you to dream of spring.  One of my favorite quotes is by Josephine Nuese.  She says, "Anyone who thinks that the garden begins in spring and ends in fall misses the best part for the garden begins in January with a dream."  I want to show you how I dream how I dream of spring, and I hope that you will grab a notebook and pencil and take some one afternoon this month to do the same.

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Join us inside "The Kitchen Garden Academy" to learn how to be a gardener and how to turn your garden into a wild child garden this season.  Get more details at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy

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Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode we are going to conquer your garden fears.   We are no longer going to let fear stand in the way of our success in the garden because we know that education is the answer.  I will share the top fears I hear the most and why we need to put them to bed once and for all. They are keeping us from achieving our garden goals, and they aren't even true!!

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Join us inside "Success With Seeds," our FREE Facebook pop up course.  We plant our seeds on January 8th, so jump in now and gather supplies.  It is time to dream of spring.  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/seeds

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Join us inside "The Kitchen Garden Academy" to learn how to be a gardener and how to turn your garden into a wild child garden this season.  Get more details at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy

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Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode I am giving you all the details about what to do after a freeze event.  How to know when plants are spent?  Will they come back?  What to do right now?  It is all here for you PLUS three things you should do no matter the damage from a freeze.

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Join us inside "Success With Seeds," our FREE Facebook pop up course.  We plant our seeds on January 8th, so jump in now and gather supplies.  It is time to dream of spring.  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/seeds

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Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode I am giving you all the details about freeze events and how to protect your garden in them.  We have work to do m so dig in and let's get our gardens ready for what is to come.

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Purchase the gift of the Kitchen Garden Academy by Christmas and receive the Wild Child Freeze Plan with your purchase.  Learn more at bit.ly/Christmas-Academy

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Welcome back!  Today I am sharing my favorite gifts to give (and receive) as a gardener.  These gifts may not be what you are thinking.  No shovels or worm castings here (although those are great gifts.  These gifts are memory makers. They are special.  And they will be as fun to give as they are to receive.   *******************************************  If you want more gift ideas from your garden or for a gardener on your list, visit https://bit.ly/wildchildholiday to download my gift guide plus so much more. It is a wild child holiday, and I am here for it.  And if you want to give the gift of growing this season, consider purchasing the Kitchen Garden Academy Spring Session.  This is a fantastic gift, and I have included some great ways to gift it.  Learn more at https://bit.ly/Christmas-Academy and purchase that special someone on your list the give that will give for a life time. ******************************************* For more garden tips and tricks visit www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com ******************************************* Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Wild Child Kitchen Gardens  ******************************************* Visit my brand new shop Wild Child Garden Goods at https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildChildGardenGoods

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In this bonus episode on #givingtuesday,  I am so excited to be joined by wild child gardener, Dawn Birdsong, as she tells us about Mighty Moms and their new program to help food insecure families in Livingston Parish.  For gardeners, we don't think much about food insecurity because we have plenty to choose from right outside the back door, but for so many families, the overwhelming anxiety of where the next meal is coming from is a huge daily burden. Mighty Moms is doing amazing things, and the Wild Child Garden Club is thrilled and honored to partner with them to sponsor a month of Feeding Young Minds.  Listen in and learn about this amazing program, how it started, and where it's going.

If you would like to join us in giving to Mighty Moms this month, visit www.mightymomsgo.org and donate there!

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Welcome back!  Today I am sharing my favorite bulbs to plant now for blooms later.  This is a super fun way to beat the winter blues, and they are so simple to grow. The hardest part is narrowing down your purchase.  And that can be tough.   ******************************************* I am going to show you how to plant, grow, harvest, and store tulips, daffodils, how to force paperwhites, and how to grow ranunculus in my brand new course Winter Bulbs.   If you want grow winter bulbs for beautiful spring blooms visit https://wildchild.mykajabi.com/winter-bulbs to learn more. ******************************************* For more garden tips and tricks visit www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com ******************************************* Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Wild Child Kitchen Gardens and visit my brand new shop Wild Child Garden Goods at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com.

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Welcome back!  Today I am sharing the three mistakes I see gardeners make that ruin their garlic harvest.  These three things can be remedied right now and you want to get your garlic game on because it is time to plant!!   ******************************************* I am going to show you how to grow not only garlic but also onions, leeks, shallots, and green onions too in my brand new course Growing Awesome Alliums.   If you want grow alliums this season, this course is for you!  Visit https://wildchild.mykajabi.com/growing-awesome-alliums to learn more. ******************************************* For more garden tips and tricks visit www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com ******************************************* Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Wild Child Kitchen Gardens and visit my brand new shop Wild Child Garden Goods at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/shop.

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Welcome back!  Today I am answering the most commonly asked question I receive as a garden coach.  I want you to understand the difference between feeding and fertilizing your garden, and I want you to know how you can build your soil super fast.  This episode will be one you definitely want to take notes on, so grab a pen and paper, and let's dig in!   ******************************************* Get $20 off of your first order when you sign up for Instacart using code KJEANSONNE1E095 ******************************************* For more garden tips and tricks visit www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com ******************************************* Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Wild Child Kitchen Gardens and visit my brand new shop Wild Child Garden Goods at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/shop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildchildkitchengardening/message

Welcome back!  Leafy greens are one of my favorite cool season vegetables to grow. They are easy, they overproduce, and they are beautiful. In today's podcast, I am going to share 3 secrets to growing more leafy greens in the space you have with the time you've got.  If you want to increase your leafy green harvest this season, this episode is for you! You can even grow them in a container on your porch. I will show you how to do that in my class Edible Container Gardening. Get more info on that class and all of the classes I am offering this season at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/fall. **************************************************Get $20 off of your first order when you sign up for Instacart using code KJEANSONNE1E095 ************************************************** For more garden tips and tricks visit www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com ************************************************** Find us on Facebook and Instagram at Wild Child Kitchen Gardens and visit my brand new shop WildChildGardenGoods on Etsy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildchildkitchengardening/message

Welcome back to the podcast!  In this episode I am giving you a peak into a Wild Child Garden Club coaching session from last week where I help the gardeners I coach better understand frosts and freezes and help them get a plan to protect their plants when one occurs!  There is lots of great information here, and if you are expecting your first frost of the year, like I am this week, you definitely want to listen.

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Welcome back to the podcast!  Today I am going to share my favorite cool season flowers to grow right alongside your veggies and herbs for color all season long.  You may have never considered adding flowers to your vegetable garden, but they are the cherry on top and what gives that magical feel that you dream of and hope for in your garden space. These herbs are must grows for me in the cool season, and I hope that you will incorporate them into your backyard garden too!

Registration is OPEN for my Fall Garden Classes.  Learn more at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/fall

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Welcome back to the podcast!  I hope you have all of the veggies in your garden symphony chosen because today we are going to add in some amazing herbs.  These herbs are must grow, top priorities, for me in the cool season, and I hope that you will incorporate them into your backyard garden too!

Registration is OPEN for my Fall Garden Classes.  Learn more at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/fall

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Welcome back!  In this episode, I am going to share my 5 must grow veggies for the cool season.  Zone 9 gardeners have a unique opportunity in this mild season to grow so much!  But we all only have so much space right?  I'm going to show you how to maximize that space with the veggies you choose.  If I could only grow 5 veggies these are the ones I would grow, and if you grow them I know you will be one happy gardener this season.

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Welcome to the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast.  In this first episode hear the background of wild child gardening and learn the method to the magic. Kellye will share how the wild child gardening method began, how it has evolved, and how you can turn your garden into a wild child garden this season.

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

I read an article about this over the summer and knew this was something we had to talk about.   I am going to share my thoughts on this crisis with you, how I believe we got here, but also, what I believe is the solution. 

This episode is a little bit different than what we are used to, but as I'm sure you are expecting, the garden is the center of it all.  

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☆ This is the article I reference in the episode:

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

You are going to love these questions to ask yourself before you plant a single thing.  It will take your garden to a whole new level.  You can learn more about identifying your garden personality and grab a quick download from the Wild Child Garden Journal HERE to help you document your answers to the questions we ask ourselves today!  

If you want to join the Wild Child Garden Club community, our doors are open for the month of September ONLY!!  Join us!!  Visit www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenclub to learn more about my membership program.

If one of your garden goals is to add more flowers to your vegetable garden, join me for The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden and be wowed at how to incorporate flowers into your vegetable garden this season.  This class will be LIVE Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:30PM (CST), and on demand after.  Learn more at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/fallofferings to learn more about this and all of the classes offered this season. 

You have probably seen or heard the buzz around cover crops if you have ever gardened through a cold season. Every year as the leaves begin to fall you can find farmers and even home gardeners breaking out the clover, rye, and buckwheat seeds. So what is a cover crop? Why do so many people plant them? And should you start acquiring seed for planting your garden this winter? Let's see if I can shed some light on this for you and help you determine if you need to plant a cover crop for winter. (Hint: You don't!)

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

From the first cold snap to the first frost, the first picking of greens, and all the things we can grow when the weather gets cold, this season is full of traditions.

I hope that you are gearing up for the first cold snap. For us, it is coming this weekend.  I have a few traditions up my sleeve like the first gumbo of the season, but my garden will be ready too.  I have my cold weather veggies growing. I might even get to pick some radishes! We will see!!  What I know for sure is that our lives are marked by seasons, and the garden leads the way!

Join us in any fall class this season by visiting www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/fallofferings.

Check out our new fall issue of In Season, a gardener's intentional guide to seasonal living HERE.

In this episode, we dig in to one of Kellye's most requested talks. The health benefits of a garden. You will be blown away to see how much a garden really gives....not even counting the vegetables. It is amazing. This one is a good one, so let's dig in.

Join us in "Building A Winter Apothecary" where we will get ready for cold and flu season together with natural healing remedies. You don't want to miss this hands on class. Learn more at https://www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/offers/FF376Nbg/checkout.

And make sure to follow us on all of the social media platforms. We can be found at the handle @wildchildkitchengardens.

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

I am talking about garlic and onions, and let me tell you, you want them in your garden! They are members of the Awesome Alliums family, and today I hope to convince you to try them. You can download my favorite varieties HERE and sign up for my on-demand class "Growing Awesome Alliums,"  which is available right now in our on-demand course library!  I will walk you through the entire process of ordering, planting, growing, harvesting, and storing them to use all year inside this class. I have a workbook for you and lots of resources! Sign up at HERE, and I will see you inside!

Do you know the difference between a frost and a freeze? Winter is coming, so let's dig in to frosts and freezes!

If it were slowly getting colder each day, frosts and freezes would be no big deal. The problem is we grow gardens in Zone 9, and that means the temperature can drop or fluctuate by 60 degrees in just 24 hours. That is something our summer plants cannot handle!

This week, I'm going to teach you exactly what you should be looking for and how to prepare your garden for frosts and freezes. Who doesn't love a freebie?! Check out the Understanding Frosts and Freezes Mini-Course for free HERE.

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

Change is hard, but we're welcoming a new season! It's time to harvest everything that thrives in the summer because Winter is coming, Zone 9 Gardeners. 

If you live in Zachary or the surrounding areas, be sure to check out Porch & Parish The Podcast, where Mike interviews local leaders and influencers every week.

There's just something about plucking ripe, red strawberries from your own garden that warms your heart and tickles your taste buds! Strawberries aren't just a fruit, they're the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your little ones, or anyone who's a kid at heart!

Join me as I share my tried-and-true tips for growing delicious strawberries right in your backyard. From selecting the right varieties for our Zone 9 climate to soil preparation and pest control, I've got you covered. And don't you worry, we'll talk about all the sweetest Southern secrets to ensure those berries  flavorful and keep coming back all year long. Now is the time to get strawberries in the ground, so don't wait! Check out my Growing Strawberries In Your Backyard FREEBIE by clicking the link or heading to www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/growing-strawberries-in-your-backyard to get started today!

Whether the gardener on your list is just starting out or well-seasoned, I've got the perfect gift recommendations! Looking for creative ways to use your garden's harvest this holiday season? I've got gift ideas that will make your neighbors, friends and family feel warm and bright. After all, what's more thoughtful than a homegrown, handpicked gift?

Last, but certainly not least, give the gift of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Class at our special Green Friday pricing by visiting www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com and use code GREEN. 

Check out the Satsuma Pie recipe from my parents lovely neighbor Mr. Bryan. Lucky for you, he gave me permission to share his recipe far and wide! 

Satsuma Pie Recipe

Have you heard of the Dirty Dozen List? It's one of the biggest reasons I recommend growing fruit in your own backyard! Learn more about making space in your backyard garden for fruit so you and your family can live life in season. You'll learn more about fruit in this episode than you ever thought you would!

Don't forget your FREEBIE 5 Favorite Ways To use Satsumas

Get your Fruit Growing Essentials for the Backyard Wild Child e-book complete with a Q&A section to get all of your questions answered! As a bonus, you will also get my "5 Days of Fruit" Video Course when you purchase. 

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

In this episode I am sharing my best advice for buying seeds that will actually grow for you and that won't leave you disappointed at the season's end. I even created a quick seed shopping checklist for you to print and keep handy for when you are tempted to just buy one of everything! You can download it HERE!  I can't think of a better way to kick off a new season of the podcast than by shopping for seeds!! 

And if you want the help of a mentor for your seed starting this season, join me in my FREE class Success With Seeds!  Learn more about this FREE class HERE.  We will start, grow, and plant our seeds together, in real time, inside of a Facebook group.  It is going to be a great time!! I hope to see you inside!!

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

• Seed Shopping Checklist
• Success With Seeds FREE Class
• "3 Reasons Every Gardener Should Start Seeds"

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

Join me in my FREE Facebook group course, Success With Seeds, where I will walk you step by step through the entire seed starting process over the course of 8 weeks. This class begins January 7th so hurry!! You don't want to miss it!! Join HERE!

Are you seed shopping and want to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck? Grab my seeds shopping checklist HERE and make sure you have crossed all of your t's before you click "buy."

Here are a few more things you may like:

• Seed Shopping Checklist
• Success With Seeds FREE Class
• "3 Reasons Every Gardener Should Start Seeds"

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

Let's dig in and get busy looking forward to spring!!  

Download my updated 2024 "Wild Child Garden Guide" HERE

Links mentioned in this episode:

Wild Child Kitchen Gardens Amazon Storefront

Other episodes you may like:

Episode #15 - "It's Time To Dream of Spring"

Episode #16 - "Why You Need A Garden More Than You Think You Do"

Check out these blog posts for more spring garden inspiration:

It All Begins With A Garden

Identify Your Garden Personality

The Kitchen Garden Academy begins on February 5, 2024 for spring planting!! DON'T MISS IT!

It is time to dream of spring, and if you don't know what that means, don't worry, I will tell you all the details inside this episode. When we dream of spring, we take the time to ask ourselves what did we love about our gardens last year, what did we learn from our gardens last year, and what are we looking forward to this year. There is so much to get excited about. You don't want to skip this step!! It is where the magic of the wild child garden begins. And, I have a free download for you.

Download the Spring Dreaming workbook HERE, and set your garden up for success this season!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Learn More About The Kitchen Garden Academy HERE

Other Things You May Like

Download the Wild Child Garden Guide HERE

Join my FREE class Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple HERE

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

In this episode, we are talking through some of the biggest questions about growing potatoes, how we grow them in the wild child garden, and why I think it is the best way to grow them, hands down.  Plus we talk a little about varieties to grow, my favorite way to cook them, and how to live to 100.  It's always a good time here, so let's dig in, and be sure to grab your freebies below!  Wild child gardening is so much fun!

Wild Child Resources To Help You Grow:

Join My FREE Class "Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple" HERE.

Get my "Wild Child Garden Guide" HERE.

Learn to grow potatoes step by step in my class Growing Potatoes Like A Wild Child HERE

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Check out the annual "Dirty Dozen" list HERE.

Check out the trailer for the movie "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" HERE.

When you rush to the nursery at first sign of tomatoes on the tables, you are setting yourself up for a season of disappointment. I know this because this is exactly what I did for years, and what most gardeners do too, which is why most gardeners are frustrated at the end of every season.

Learn the wild child companion planting method and transform your garden. Is this episode I will share the three steps to a plan that keeps your garden thriving all season, and download THIS freebie to learn my favorite companions to add to my vegetable garden! 

If this is the season you want to transform your garden, you are in the right place.  Learn to companion plant like a wild child and maximize your space, increase your harvests, decrease pests and disease, and eliminate weeds for good!  Sound too good to be true?  Tune in!!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Download my favorite companions HERE.

Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE.

Sign up for my FREE workshop Wild Child Companion Planting HERE.

Check out my FREE class Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple HERE.

Other Episodes You Might Like

Episode #21 - Herbs: The Powerhouse of the Vegetable Garden

Episode #47 - Spring Dreaming

In this episode we are going to ruffle some feathers.  Heed the warning. I have made these mistakes myself, and I want to keep you from making them too!  DON'T PLANT BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!!

Sometimes we don't know what we don't know.  This is the case with these mistakes.  Most of us are making them unknowingly.  Today I am sharing some simple ways to grow a better garden, but we have to break the habit!!  I am here to help you!!

You might be making these mistakes, but good news!!  This is the season for clean slates and new starts.  Make these few changes in your garden and watch it thrive!!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Join me in the FREE online Spring Vegetable Gardening Summit on February 26-29.  Click HERE to save your seat.

The Kitchen Garden Academy Closes on February 25th, don't miss it!! Save your seat HERE and grow your best garden this season!

Other Episodes You May Like:

#46 3 Things To Do In Your Garden Before Spring

#32 Who Are You As A Gardener

Are you subscribed to get garden goodness delivered to your inbox week after week?  If not, be sure to fix that today!!  Join my email list HERE!

On this episode we are digging in to some of the challenges of growing in our zone 9 climate.  I get it, there are definitely challenges, but they should not keep us from growing. In fact.  If you have a solution to the challenge, it isn't really even a challenge anymore.  

That is what we are going to do today!  Let's get some solutions to these challenges, and get growing!!  We are digging in to the challenges of temperature, pests, and unpredictable weather.  The solutions I am going to give you will take all of the overwhelm out of these very common challenges and make them something that you won't worry about for another second!

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Get your garden growing zone HERE.

Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE.

Get my Wild Child Soil Building course HERE.

Other Podcast Episodes You Might Like:

Episode #19: Your Planting Questions Answered

Episode #20: Late Frosts and What To Do If You Experience One

In this episode, we are digging in to growing corn. Yes, you can grow corn in raised beds.  Yes, you can grow corn in zone 9. Yes, you can grow corn right now. And not only can you grow it. In this episode I am going to tell you why you should.

Corn is magical, it is so easy to grow, and it can be grown in raised beds or containers!! YES!!

In this episode I am going to share the tricks of growing corn so that you can grow corn this season.  WE PLANT RIGHT NOW!!! 

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Download my very own plans for growing corn in raised beds HERE. These plans will show you how to get your corn growing in a raised bed or container right now.

Get my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE and begin transforming your garden space.

Want to grow in a community of like minded plant ladies that want to maximize their space and increase their harvests? Good! I got you! Get more info on my mentorship program, the Wild Child Garden Club HERE.

Other Podcast Episodes You May Like:

Episode #51:  The Challenges of A Zone 9 Garden

Episode #50:  Top 3 Mistakes Gardeners Make Before Planting

Episode #46:  Three Things To Do In Your Garden Before Spring

In this episode, we are talking tomatoes!   have alot to say about tomatoes, as you can imagine.  And today, we are getting right to it!!  My favorite varieties, how I like to grow them, and some tricks I have learned along the way, it is all here!   

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Grow tomatoes like you have never imagined with my class The Tomato Grower's Playbook.  This class will take you through every piece and part of growing tomatoes. If you are a tomato grower, you need this playbook. 

If you want to create soil that will feed your plants, you will love my class Wild Child Soil Building.  It will give you my complete soil building recipe and show you how to continue to building your soil to keep it getting better over time.

Want to grow in a community of like minded plant ladies that want to maximize their space and increase their harvests? Good! I got you! Get more info on my mentorship program, the Wild Child Garden Club HERE.

Get my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE and begin transforming your garden space.

Other Podcast Episodes You May Like:

Episode #51:  The Challenges of A Zone 9 Garden

Episode #50:  Top 3 Mistakes Gardeners Make Before Planting

Episode #46:  Three Things To Do In Your Garden Before Spring

In this episode I am joined by Kathleen Pourciau of This Thyme Gardens, a local garden design and installation company here in Baton Rouge. Kathleen is a Wild Child Garden Club member and a dear friend, and she is known for her garden gatherings.

Whether she is hosting a meal at her roadside find garden table (complete with a tree growing through it) or enjoying time on an old quilt with baby, Kathleen knows how magical....and simple....a garden gathering can be!! In this episode we hope to inspire you to invite someone over and enjoy some time gathering in the garden!

Need help with garden gatherings?  Join me in my brand new class Easy Garden Gatherings where I will teach you how to simplify and truly enjoy a garden gathering.  

And in honor of Mother's Day, the Wild Child Garden Club is OPEN for this week only!!!! Don't miss your final chance this season to join the best community of gardeners around.  Get Mom the gift of a garden, OR slip a hint to your hubby!!!  This community is where you want to be, trust me!

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast we are digging in to your garden why.  Whether you have been gardening 50 years or 15 minutes, a garden why is so important, and so overlooked.  We don't talk about this, but without a "garden why" you are just going to do what everyone else is doing, and that will satisfy you.  So determine your garden why with me today, so that you can have your garden why for summer. Your fall garden's success is dependent on this question!!  Ask it!! You will be amazed at what you discover!

Don't forget to leave a review here on the podcast if you enjoyed it! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Download the "My Garden Why" worksheet to help you discover what aspect of gardening keeps you growing and what you can do right now to continue supporting your goals.

Check out these episode to dig deeper into your garden goals:

Episode #32 - Who You Are As A Gardener

Episode #36 - Why The Garden May Be Just What You Need

Get the Wild Child Pest Prevention FREE Class Here: 

www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pestprevention

Popular Classes This Month:

May Is For Growing Melons

Growing Gorgeous Pumpkins

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok:  @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast I am sharing my decision to skip out on fall tomatoes, and why!  Fall tomatoes are not part of my garden goals for fall, and here in July, my mind has already moved on from tomatoes.  While fall tomatoes have a place in some fall gardens, there is only one tomato that has a place in mine!! All of my other tomatoes are gone and my okra is in.  In this episode I am going to tell you which one is still here and why the others are not!!  I hope this helps you decide whether or not you want to grow fall tomatoes this season!! It is ok if you don't!!

Don't forget to leave a review here on the podcast if you enjoyed it! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Download the "My Garden Why" worksheet to help you discover what aspect of gardening keeps you growing and what you can do right now to continue supporting your goals.

Check out these episode to dig deeper into your garden goals:

Episode #55 - Know Your Garden Why

Get the Wild Child Pest Prevention FREE Class Here: 

www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pestprevention

Popular Classes This Month:

May Is For Growing Melons

Growing Gorgeous Pumpkins

The Summer Gardening Masterclass

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok:  @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast I am inviting you to join me for a chat I did on Facebook where I shared five ways to beat the heat this summer in our gardens.  If you are tired of sweating, tired of fighting the bugs, tired of watering, you may need to make some adjustments.  That doesn't sound like much fun at all!! I have some ideas of ways of beating the heat that I think you will love!!  Let's dig in!

Don't forget to leave a review here on the podcast if you enjoyed it! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Join me in Success With Seeds HERE 

Check out our fun time at the Tomato Girl Summer Dinner Party  HERE

Check out THIS blog post if you want more tomatoes for fall.

Check Out These Episode To Dig Deeper Into Your Garden Goals:

Episode #56 -  The Case For Skipping Fall Tomatoes

Episode #30 - Prepping Your Garden For Summer Vacation

Episdoe #26 - Summer Gardening Made Easy

Get the Wild Child Pest Prevention FREE Class Here: 

www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pestprevention

Popular Classes This Month:

Growing Gorgeous Pumpkins

The Summer Gardening Masterclass

Success With Seeds

Solarizing! A Soil Supercharge!  

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok:  @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Hey friend! On this episode, we are digging into three ways to get the most out of your garden this season. Now I know what you’re thinking, it’s 100° outside, it hasn’t rained in weeks, and everything is dying. I get it...same here! But that doesn’t mean that we should just throw in the towel for the year. There is so much left to grow, and in this episode, I’m gonna show you three ways to make this season your best ever! 

Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :)

Here are the links I mentioned in this episode: 

Get my top five things to add to your soil this summer at the link below

www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/summersoil

Learn how to succession plant like a wild child in my FREE live workshop on August 28 Succession Planting 101. 

•  In our together, I am going to show you how to harvest cabbage all season instead of harvesting all your cabbage in one day. 
• I am going to show you what to do for more harvests when your veggies are ready to be picked.
• And you will learn how to choose the right varieties, so you can keep the harvest coming without ever having to replant at all.  

When you succession plant Wild Child , everything changes! I can’t wait to see you there!

www.releaseinnerwildchild.com/succession

Join the fall session of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Academy at the link below

www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy

Check Out These Episode To Dig Deeper Into Getting More Out Of Your Season

Episode #55 -  Know Your Garden Why

Episode #50 - Top Three Mistakes Gardeners Make Before Planting

Episode #32 - Who Are You As A Gardener  

Popular Classes In TheWild Child Library This Month:

 Growing Potatoes Like A Wild Child

Seed Saving For Beginners

The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok:  @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

This is a good one!! On this episode, I want you to give yourself some grace and be ok with the normal feeling of being so over your summer garden.   This is NORMAL.  It is hot, and we are just over the tomatoes.  But there is so much more to grow!!  In zone 9, we will grow year round and our gardens just need a little bit from us to get back going again.  In this episode I am hoping to kick off the fall inspo for you!! Cue the fall vibes. We need them!!

Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :) 

Learn how to succession plant like a wild child in my FREE live workshop on August 28 Succession Planting 101. 

•  In our together, I am going to show you how to harvest cabbage all season instead of harvesting all your cabbage in one day. 
• I am going to show you what to do for more harvests when your veggies are ready to be picked.
• And you will learn how to choose the right varieties, so you can keep the harvest coming without ever having to replant at all.  

When you succession plant Wild Child , everything changes! I can’t wait to see you there!

www.releaseinnerwildchild.com/succession

Join the fall session of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Academy at the link below

www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy

Check Out These Episode To Dig Deeper Into Getting More Out Of Your Season

Episode #58 - 3 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden

Episode #55 -  Know Your Garden Why

Episode #32 - Who Are You As A Gardener  

Popular Classes In TheWild Child Library This Month:

Growing Potatoes Like A Wild Child

Seed Saving For Beginners

The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden

Back To Nature School

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok:  @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

On this episode, we are looking at how a cool season garden is different from the typical warm season gardens we are all accustomed to growing. We plant it differently, we grow it differently, and while the cool season garden is my very favorite for so many reasons, the number one has to be that it grows itself. This is by far, hands down, the best garden to grow when you are unsteady, don't trust your green thumb, and haven't gained confidence in your gardening abilities yet.  The cool season garden will lead the way, and you will love every minute!!

Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden.  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

On this episode, we are storm prepping for Hurricane Francine!!  I hope you are encouraged from this episode and are inspired to get the garden squared away and then to just hunker down with your family and cook a good pot of gumbo.  We want to be prepared for whatever may come, but we want to also remember the bigger picture here.  I hope this episode shifts your perspective on that a bit!!

Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden.  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode we are digging into seed sowing with the moon!! This is a must listen!! Even if you have been sowing seeds directly into your garden for years, this episode may just teach you a thing or two.  Learning how to plan your seed sowing around the moon phases to get better germination rates, bigger veggies, and better harvests is what this episode is all about!!   But we don't stop there! I have tips and tricks for you when direct sowing veggies, and we will dig in to the mistakes we make that keep us from getting the harvests we want from direct sowing seeds! This episode is jam packed!!  I think you will love it!

Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast!  I appreciate it so much!  It helps us share the garden goodness! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

My go-to lunar calendar can be found HERE!

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden.  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide

Connect With Me:

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens

Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode we are taking a stroll down memory lane. I am sharing my biggest garden regrets with you. There are so many, but they all fall under these three categories, so today, we are digging in. I hope that this episode helps keep you from making the same ones I have made, and I hope it inspires you to grow a garden you love.

Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! I appreciate it so much! It helps us share the garden goodness! :)

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Get more information and apply for a consultation for your new garden at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/apply. I would love to help make your garden dreams come true!

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide

Connect With Me On Socials

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens

Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens

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Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode I hope to give you the confidence to break out of your garden comfort zone and get out of the same ole same ole so that you can step into a new season with excitement. Whether you just try something new, put away the tiller, or implement more organic gardening practices, I promise you that if you just try some new things you may just have your best garden ever!!

As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review!  :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

To learn more about simplifying you garden this season check out my FREE class Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide

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

As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review!  :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide

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Have you ever wondered how some gardens just seem to have the special sauce?  They make you feel all kinds of ways and give you all the cozies!  How do gardeners do that?  It has been said that you can spot a wild child garden a mile away, and in this episode I asked a few of the wild child "heirlooms" to join me to share all their secrets.  Turns out it isn't as hard as you would think to elevate your garden. And it can be a whole lot of fun!! I think you will love this episode! It is such an honor to grow with these ladies, and I know you will love them as much as I do! 

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review!  :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

 Are you super inspired from this episode but don't know how to implement the ideas you heard today? Join my FREE class on October 26th and this season you will grow YOUR BEST GARDEN EVER!   www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/bestgardenever

The Wild Child favorite "Tractor Supply Arch" can be found HERE.

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant your garden.

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In this episode we are chatting about why you can spot a wild child garden a mile away.  Let's talk about what makes a wild child garden different because there is certainly something special about growing one.  When I first started gardening I didn't know this, and I overworked and over fed and over sprayed my garden.  And the more I did that, the more I had to do it.  And surprisingly, the less I harvested.  Now, I see the garden as a symphony.  And I show busy women how to see their gardens as a symphony too.  You want to grow a garden you love.  I can help you do that!!   

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode: Are you super inspired from this episode but don't know how to implement the ideas you heard today? Join my FREE class on October 26th and this season you will grow YOUR BEST GARDEN EVER! www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/bestgardenever

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant your garden.

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Welcome back! In this episode we are talking about something I am completely obsessed with!!  Decorating the garden. I am always on the hunt for ways to make my garden more inviting, more exciting, and more beautiful.  Turns out it is easier than you think!  I am going to walk with you through the steps of a garden makeover, and I hope you are just as excited as I am about dressing this little lady up for the season.   

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Are you super inspired from this episode but don't know how to implement the ideas you heard today? If you need help bringing your garden dreams to life, book an hour with me, and let's get your garden transformed!!  Book a house call at the link below.

https://www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/offers/iobavFg9/checkout

Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant your garden.

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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens podcast, we are digging into the stars of the cool season show….the cold hardy annuals. These are must plants, and today we will walk through what a cold hardy actually is, when we should plant them, why we should plant them, and my favorites to grow!!

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Be prepared for the first drop of temps in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes.

Order Ranunculus At My Favorite Online Vendors Below:

The Farm At Oxford

Longfield Gardens

Get my step by step process for growing great ranunculus HERE.

Wild Child Soil Building ( NOVEMBER BONUSES: The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden + Winter Bulbs) can be purchased HERE.

Grab the November Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month.

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In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens podcast, we are making room for fruit. Most fruit is planted in fall, so let's make room for fruit in our backyards. In this episode, we will dig into planting fruits in pots, taking advantage of unsuspecting places of our yards, and choosing the right varieties for whatever fruits we want to grow! This episode is jam packed!

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

If You're Ready To Grow Fruit, Start With My Course Fruit Growing Essentials.

Wild Child Soil Building ( NOVEMBER BONUSES: The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden + Winter Bulbs) can be purchased HERE.

Grab the November Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month.

Be prepared for the first drop of temps in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes.

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In this week’s podcast episode, “Maximize Your Garden’s Potential,” we’re diving into the secrets that will help you grow a healthier, more productive vegetable garden. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for years, these tips will help you grow more food, waste less space, and enjoy your garden even more.

In this episode you will learn:

• How raised beds can help you grow more, even in small spaces. 
• The game-changing benefits of starting your own seeds (it’s easier than you think!).
• Why understanding your garden’s microclimate is the key to success.
• And plenty of actionable tips to keep your garden thriving all year long. 

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Grab the December Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month.

Understand the unique microclimate in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes.

Jump into my FREE class Seed Starting Made Simple to learn if seed starting is for you!

Connect With Me On Socials

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Winter gardening in the south is such a gift—we can grow so much while gardens in other areas of the country are hibernating. But even experienced gardeners (myself included!) can make a few mistakes that hold our winter gardens back from thriving.

In this week’s podcast episode, “Mistakes You’re Making in Your Winter Garden,” I’m sharing the most common mistakes we all make during the cooler months—and how to avoid them.

Here’s a sneak peek of what's in this episode:

•   The biggest mistake gardeners make in winter (and how to fix it right now!).
•   Why taking care of your soil is just as important now as it is in summer.
•   One simple but often overlooked element of winter gardening that you can't afford to miss.

This episode is packed with practical advice to keep your winter garden growing strong.

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Be prepared for drop of temps in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes.

Download the Wild Child Crop Rotation download to quickly stay on top of crop rotation in your garden season after season.

Jump into Salad School HERE to grow lettuce and greens and herbs on your porch all winter long.

Grab the December Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month. 

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Have you ever wondered what a wild child holiday looks like? In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing all the ways we bring joy, creativity, and a little gardening magic into the season.

From outdoor traditions to my signature “fresh, fake, and fun” table-decorating strategy, this episode is packed with ideas to make your holidays extra special.

Here’s what we'll talk about:

•   Outdoor traditions that bring the whole family together.
•   How to set a beautiful table using a mix of real greenery and playful touches.
•   Creative gift ideas, including my favorite picks for gardeners.

This episode is packed holiday goodness for the garden and our homes.

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Download my Wild Child Gift Guide for great gifts to give this year.

Download my Wild Child Christmas Wish List for more great gifts to grab right now.

Find my favorite products, books, and all kinds of goodness on my Amazon Shop HERE.

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The last few days of the year are here, and I have to say—they are my favorite.

This is the time when I get to dream of spring, plan my garden, and set my intentions for the new year. I pour over seed catalogs, sketch out my garden beds, and get everything ready for seed starting.

And it’s not just about gardening. I savor my Christmas gifts, simmer a pot of vegetable soup on the stove, and take time to reflect on the year behind me and the one ahead.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing all the ways I make this week inspiring and meaningful.

Here’s what's in this episode:

• Why this week is my favorite week of the entire year.
• How to make the most of the week by setting aside time to just enjoy.
• Some things I have learned over the years to envision the year I am excited about.
• How this week kicks off the spring garden for the wild child...and why it should for you too!

This episode is packed with goodness, and a great way to end the year as we make our way into 2025.  Dream with me in this episode!

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Wondering if seeds are for you?  Join me for my FREE class Seed Starting Made Simple to learn if seed starting is worth it for you.

Join me in Success With Seeds, beginning January 5th, for an 8 week course walking you through the entire seed starting process from choosing seeds and supplies to transplanting into the garden.

Find all sorts of garden goodness in my Amazon shop HERE.

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Are you dreaming of a garden filled with abundance, beauty, and purpose this year? It all starts with one small step: a seed-starting mindset.

In this week’s episode of the Growing Gardeners podcast, we’re diving into:

🌟 How to plan your dream garden with intention

🌱 Why seed starting is the foundation of abundance

📅 Simple tips to map out your garden year—starting now

Whether you’re new to gardening or ready to take it to the next level, this episode will inspire you to dream big and grow even bigger. 

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Ready to dream of spring?  Download my Garden Dream Sheet HERE.

Wondering if seeds are for you?  Join me for my FREE class Seed Starting Made Simple to learn if seed starting is worth it for you.

Join me in Success With Seeds, beginning January 5th, for an 8 week course walking you through the entire seed starting process from choosing seeds and supplies to transplanting into the garden.

Find all sorts of garden goodness in my Amazon shop HERE.

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If you’re excited to start seeds indoors this year but worried about making rookie mistakes, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Growing Gardeners, we’re diving into the Top 5 Mistakes New Gardeners Make with Seed Starting—and, more importantly, how to avoid them!

You’ll learn:

🌟 The biggest mistakes I see gardeners make (and made myself) and how to fix them

🌱 Why timing, light, and the right soil matter more than you think

💡 Simple tips to set your seedlings up for success

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Want to start seeds but not sure when to start what??  Get this week's freebie, my seed starting timeline HERE!

Wondering if seeds are for you?  Join me for my FREE class Seed Starting Made Simple to learn if seed starting is worth it for you.

Join me in Success With Seeds, an 8 week course walking you through the entire seed starting process from choosing seeds and supplies to transplanting into the garden.

Find all sorts of garden goodness in my Amazon shop HERE.

As we dive into a new year of gardening, I’ve been reflecting on everything my garden taught me in 2024—and let me tell you, the lessons were as abundant as the cucumbers!

In the latest episode of Growing Gardeners, I’m sharing five powerful takeaways from last year’s garden:

✨ The art of quitting while you’re ahead

✨ Why you should grow something that scares you

✨ How focusing on the growing over the harvest changes everything

✨ The beauty of celebrating every single harvest

✨ Why growing in community makes gardening even more rewarding

Plus, I’ve added a brand-new Listener Q&A segment where I answer your gardening questions, like:

•   How do you know when to give up on a struggling plant?
•   What’s the best veggie for beginners?
•   Do you really need a lot of space to grow a garden?

✨ Don’t miss this episode—it might just inspire your garden and your life in 2025!

And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Grab a seat in my brand new LIVE 2 DAY WORKSHOP The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening  HERE!
 

Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE to get all the details about growing the vegetables you love!

Worried about the upcoming freeze? Get my FREE course Understanding Frosts and Freezes to take all the fear out of a freeze!! 

Join me in The Kitchen Garden Academy for the spring session.  You give me 8 weeks, and I will give you a garden that you love!  Learn more HERE!!

Find all sorts of garden goodness in my Amazon shop HERE.

Ever feel like life is too busy for a garden? Believe me, I get it. But here’s the thing: gardening doesn’t have to feel like one more thing on your to-do list. This year, I’m making space for things that truly bring me joy—starting with my garden.

In this week’s episode of Growing Gardeners, I’m sharing my personal garden goals for the year:

✨ Planting nostalgic fruit trees that remind me of childhood (and will hopefully remind my kids of theirs)

✨ Growing what my family actually eats

✨ Keeping it all simple and sustainable

And of course, I’m answering a listener’s question about finding time to garden when life feels chaotic—because you’re not too busy to grow something beautiful.

As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode 

Join me for 2 days of live garden teaching in The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening that will show you how to grow the garden of your dreams, no matter how packed your schedule HERE.

Shop for native fruit trees HERE.

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Ever feel like life is too busy for a garden? Believe me, I get it. This week I am sharing the audio from a 2 day live event I just wrapped up called "The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening." In this workshop I share how busy women, just like you, and growing overproducing gardens in the space they have with the time they've got. And they are loving it!! You can do it too!  

This workshop was so inspiring, I just had to share it with you!!  Here is what we chat about: 

 ✨ How most women end up in what I call the "garden circus" and what that looks like in real life. (And how to get out of it.)

✨ What growing in the "garden symphony" looks like as opposed to the circus and why you really want to do this instead.

✨ How to transform from a frustrated, disappointed, and unfulfilled gardener into a confident gardener that works in her garden on her time and keeps her harvest baskets full.

This episode is garden gold!!  I hope that you love it.  If you do, get the full 2 days at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/grow.  

As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

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If you are ready to grow a garden that you love, this episode is for you!!  We are talking about how we decide what we are going to plant.  And, as you have probably already guessed, it is not at all how you think. 

Here's What We Are Talking About Today:

✨ A quick, and very powerful, exercise you can do right now, wherever you are, that will help you start your season the right way.

✨ The step by step method we use inside of the Wild Child gardening method that helps you grow exactly what you want to grow season after season.

✨ The power of deciding what to plant in every season.

As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE.

Join my FREE class Master Companion Planting HERE.

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Do you ever feel like something in your garden is just missing?  Yes you grow a garden, but you really don't feel much like a gardener?  This week I am sharing the audio from the second half of  a 2 day live event I just wrapped up called "The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening." In this workshop I share how busy women, just like you, and growing overproducing gardens in the space they have with the time they've got. And they are loving it!! You can do it too!  

This workshop was so inspiring, I just had to share it with you! Here is what we chat about today: 

 ✨ How to intentionally become a confident gardener instead of ending up a frustrated, disappointed, or unfulfilled gardener.

✨ The science and strategies behind the wild child garden symphony.

✨ How to plan a garden that works for you instead of against you.

Links Shared In This Episode

This episode is garden gold!!  I hope that you love it.  If you do, get the full 2 days at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/grow.  

Download the Wild Child Garden Guide HERE!

Join the Academy before the doors close for the spring season on February 23, 2025 HERE!

As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners.

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If you’re short on time, space, or confidence in your gardening skills, this episode is for you! Today, we’re talking about the one thing I’d grow this spring if I could only choose one—bush snap beans! These easy, fast-growing, and low-maintenance plants are perfect for busy women who want fresh, homegrown food and want an easy way to start!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ Why bush snap beans are the perfect beginner-friendly crop

✔ How to plant and care for them (even in containers!)

✔ The best companion plants to pair with beans

✔ When and how to harvest for the best flavor

✔ My favorite ways to cook and enjoy fresh snap beans

Plus, I’m answering listener questions about growing beans—so stick around to the end!

Resources & Links:

➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE!

➡ Shop My Favorite Garden Goods – Everything I use for seed starting, raised beds, and soil prep is in my Amazon shop HERE!

➡ Grab My FREE Class Succession Planting 101 – Learn more about succession planting in this one hour online class HERE!

✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to grow their own beans this spring!

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Thinking about starting a raised bed garden but not sure which type of bed to choose?  In this episode, we are breaking down everything you need to know about selecting the right raised bed— from material to sizing, we are going to talk about it all.  Whether you are working with a big backyard or a small patio, I will help you find the perfect raised bed setup for your space. PLUS, I'm answering some of your questions about soil, lining your beds, and so much more!

And if you are ready to grow a garden this season, don't forget to check out the Kitchen Garden Academy, my eight week online course that helps you go from dreaming of a garden to a harvest on your table.  Enrollment is open NOW!!!  Get more info at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ Why raised beds are a game changer for gardeners

✔ The best materials for raised beds in our climate

✔ How to choose the right size and depth for your space

✔ Tips for picking the perfect location for your raised bed

Plus, I’m answering listener questions about growing in raise beds—so stick around to the end!

Resources & Links:

➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE!

➡ Shop My Favorite Garden Goods – Everything I use for seed starting, raised beds, and soil prep is in my Amazon shop HERE!

➡ Jump into my on-demand FREE Class The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening to learn how you can start growing right now with any amount of time and any amount of space HERE!

➡ TWP raised bed stain can be found HERE!

➡ Corner blocks for wooden raised beds can be found HERE!

➡ Check out corten steel beds HERE!!

➡ Need more raised bed inspo?? Check out my Pinterest board HERE!

✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend!

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When the weather warms, garden planting gets more and more of a priority.  And no garden should be planted without a fresh layer of compost.  In this episode, we are breaking down compost— why it's considered garden gold, the options when buying compost, and how to make your own.  Whether you are working with a big backyard or a small patio, this episode is packed with the info you need to get started composting this season.

And if you are ready to grow a garden this season, don't forget to check out the Kitchen Garden Academy, my eight week online course that helps you go from dreaming of a garden to a harvest on your table.  Enrollment is open NOW!!!  Get more info at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ Why compost is so important in the garden

✔ How worm castings are different from compost

✔ Compost bins, compost piles, and the wild child way of composting

✔ How to purchase compost and what your options are when it comes to adding nutrients

Resources & Links:

➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE!

➡ Are you reading to next level your composting and make it so much easier??  Learn how we compost in the wild child gardening method in my class Composting Made Easy (spoiler alert:  you don't need a bin or a pile)!

➡ Do you want compost at the ready all the time?? Build a worm bin!!  HERE is a blog post tutorial for you that will teach you step by step how we do it!!  And learn about worms HERE!

➡ Get an in depth understanding of soil science in my free class The Science of Soil.  You won't believe the world underground that is at work for you!!

➡ Give your microbes a boost with our specially blended and locally sourced Wild Child Soil Booster.  Get yours in the Garden Goods shop HERE.

➡ Make sure you are the first to sign up for my brand new class Wild Child Chicken Keeping as seats are limited.  We are only opening 25 seats for this class!!  It is a 3 day live online event with an in person coop tour AND morning with the wild child flock! If you want to raise chickens the easy way, don't miss this class!! BONUS:  Their bedding makes amazing compost!!  

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