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Through the Seasons with Megan Gilger

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings

Journey your way back to nature with host Megan Gilger. She takes you through weekly reflections and lessons to connect you with a deeper connection to yourself and nature as she connects the dots between what nature is teaching us about how to live more intentionally and gently on our planet.


Find her further writing and thoughts on her Substack, Through the Seasons with Megan Gilger.


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Episodes

Slowing Down

January 26, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Friends you can find me at megangilger.substack.com while I take a break for a bit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Ways To Tend to Yourself In January

January 12, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

You can check out the newsletter this week over at my Substack at megangilger.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dreamlike Thoughts

January 05, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

You can read more in the newsletter this week at megangilger.substack.com If you want to do some gardening courses you can find them all at learn.freshexchange.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcoming Winter + Rising to the Light

December 21, 2023 16:45 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

You can check out the newsletter by heading to megangilger.substack.com. All of the newsletters are there for you :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Ode to the Alliums

December 08, 2023 13:35 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

You can read everything I mentioned today in our Friday newsletter and more by heading to megangilger.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gliding into December

December 01, 2023 16:54 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

This podcast correlates with my weekly Friday newsletter, where my reflection is also located for your reading! You can see all the newsletters and sign up for them to come to your inbox by heading to megangilger.substack.com Enjoy, and I hope to see you more in your inbox this winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Hibernation

November 17, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

You can get more in the newsletter today on my Substack, which is free. megangilger.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Heal

November 10, 2023 22:21 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week on my newsletter you can read more about being intune with the seasons in self and nature. Just head to megangilger.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the Endings

October 27, 2023 15:38 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Subscribe to the free newsletter by heading to megangilger.substack.com You will get a free newsletter every Friday in your inbox. Dive in for more anytime about the seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can have Autumns

October 20, 2023 16:12 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

This episode is part of my Free Friday newsletter on my Subtack, Through the Seasons with Megan Gilger. Head there to get even more out of this episode and vice versa! Subscribe for free or jump in as a paid subscriber using this code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six Months Ago - Where were we...

October 13, 2023 16:08 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

If you love today's podcast, I have a substack now, and it's named after the podcast now too. Head to megangilger.substack.com to sign up for my weekly free newsletter or jump in for more as a paid member. There is actually a discount for a membership in today's newsletter. Hint hint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Late Bloomers

October 06, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

Every week on Through the Seasons with Megan Gilger, I share reflections and thoughts on what it is to pay attention to nature and self side by side. You can learn more on my substack and join anytime. The Friday newsletter is ALWAYS free. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rising of the harvest moon

September 29, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

This week on Through the Seasons with Megan Gilger, we are discussing the supermoon and how the harvest moon begins the shift of the seasons. This moon will be helpful in watching and observing things around you and yourself. Megan offers some tips and reads a reflection on the intention of the harvest moon. Read more and subscribe by heading to megangilger.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a Big Change ---> Here's the Story

September 22, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

I am so excited to share this story and shift that is headed to all of your inboxes. This has been a dream sitting on the shelf, waiting to find the place and space. Well, now is that time. Throughout the season of Fall, I will be shedding the past work of Fresh Exchange and shifting it to be titled around Megan Gilger instead. My days of teaching gardening will only look different now. I, instead, will be helping you navigate the connection between self and nature by paying attention to...

How to Handle Squash Bugs

July 25, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

We will talk about pests here at Fresh Exchange with Megan Gilger all month. Make sure you jump into the community to get more info and classes to help you and get an all-access pass to all garden-related content. Join the Community! Read more on the blog this month about squash bugs and how to handle them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Deter Cabbage Moths from Your Garden

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

We will discuss pests here at Fresh Exchange with Megan Gilger all month. Make sure you jump into the community to get more info and classes to help you and get an all-access pass to all garden-related content. Join the Community! Read more about interplanting and deterring cabbage moths on the blog this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Why I Don't Worry About Aphids

July 11, 2023 19:17 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

Don't miss this week's FREE workshop. You can sign up here for the live event or replay. We will discuss pests here at Fresh Exchange with Megan Gilger all month. Make sure you jump into the community to get more info and classes to help you and get an all-access pass to all garden-related content. Join the Community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Trick to Know When Trying to Keep Deer Away

July 04, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

Keeping deer out of your garden doesn't have to be complicated. In this podcast, I share the one thing you need to understand to keep deer out. It's simpler than you think. We will talk about pests here at Fresh Exchange with Megan Gilger all month. Make sure you jump into the community to get more info and classes to help you and get an all-access pass to all garden-related content. Join the Community! Check out this blog post for more info on deterring deer from your garden. Hosted...

Where Did that Fertilizer Really Come From?

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

Have you wondered about the sourcing of your fertilizers? Good news today's episode, I talk about why you need to know about the sourcing of most major inputs into the garden for plant growth. If you missed it we released a new course this month all about fertilizing. You can access it here If you want to learn more about fertilizing, I wrote a few blog posts for you When Should You Fertilize Your Garden What is Compost Tea + How to Make it Best Fertilizers for Tomatoes Don't forget y...

When Should You Fertilize Your Garden?

June 20, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Understanding when you should fertilize is key. In this episode, I give you key moments in your garden. You can learn more about our fertilizing course here: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/fertilizing-101 Learn more about the membership to our community here: https://freshexchange.com Finally, check out the blog post for more info: https://freshexchange.com/when-to-fertilize-your-vegetable-garden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Plants Communicate The Nutrients They Need

June 13, 2023 15:07 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Want to dig in more about fertilizing? Our community has an entire course specifically about it where we dig into all of this and more. Plus, you can ask questions and get answers from Megan and other incredible gardeners near and far. Come check out the course right here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Need to Rethink How We Talk About Fertilizing

June 07, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode, we talk about how we must resee fertilizer in the garden as natural gardeners. It is really an amazing thing that nature gives us so much to feed our gardens. In this episode, I explain it further. You can find all events like this Friday's event here! Sign up for the FREE class even if you cannot attend because I will send a replay. You can check out all our courses here. Don't miss out this year on growing with a community if like-minded and passionate gardeners! H...

No You Don't Need to Test Your Soil

May 30, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

This month is all about soil on the Fresh Exchange Podcast. Want to get more FREE things and check out the community, head to community.freshexchange.com We also redid our homepage so you can get even more insight into what we offer in the community. Finally, if you are looking for my writing, I have moved it to Substack. This is a free newsletter, and I hope you come follow along. Don't forget we have a Beginner Gardener Course along with our Soil 101 Course, all as part of the many le...

So How Exactly Should You Fill A Raised Bed?

May 24, 2023 10:11 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

This month is all about soil on the Fresh Exchange Podcast. You can check out the blog post about how to fill your raised beds here. Want to get more FREE things and check out the community, head to community.freshexchange.com We also redid our homepage so you can get even more insight into what we offer in the community. Finally, if you are looking for my writing, I have moved it to Substack. This is a free newsletter, and I hope you come follow along. Don't forget we have a Beginner...

Why Compost is Necessary

May 17, 2023 10:08 - 14 minutes - 20 MB

This month is all about soil on the Fresh Exchange Podcast. That said, if you want to learn more and get access to our FREE workshop, you can head here to sign up. We always do a replay, so sign up, and you will receive it straight to your inbox. Want to get more FREE things and check out the community, head to community.freshexchange.com We also redid our homepage so you can get even more insight into what we offer in the community. Finally, if you are looking for my writing, I have move...

Till Vs. No-Till

May 10, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

This month is all about soil on the Fresh Exchange Podcast. That said, if you want to learn more and get access to our FREE workshop, you can head here to sign up. We always do a replay, so sign up, and you will receive it straight to your inbox. Want to get more FREE things and check out the community, head to community.freshexchange.com We also redid our homepage so you can get even more insight into what we offer in the community. Finally, if you are looking for my writing, I have mo...

Why Soil Is Important

May 03, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

This month is all about soil on the Fresh Exchange Podcast. That said, if you want to learn more and get access to our FREE workshop, you can head here to sign up. We always do a replay, so sign up, and you will receive it straight to your inbox. Want to get more FREE things and check out the community, head to community.freshexchange.com We also redid our homepage so you can get even more insight into what we offer in the community. Finally, if you are looking for my writing, I have mo...

Seed Starting - The Secrets of Soil Temps

March 29, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

You can learn a lot about a plant, how to grow it, and when to grow it by using the info from the Soil temps of each plant. Let me show you how! Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-garden-course/ Attend one of the FREE workshops: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/free-monthly-w...

Seed Starting - 3 Common Issues When Seed Starting and How to Avoid Them

March 22, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MB

When we learn to seed start, even the most seasoned gardeners struggle at some point with these 3 common issues, but there is a way to fix it without a lot of work! Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-garden-course/ Attend one of the FREE workshops: https://community.freshexchange...

Seed Starting - The Stages of Your Plants

March 15, 2023 10:17 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MB

From germination to adult and fruiting, I explain the journey a plant takes in it's life span and why this is really important to understand. Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-garden-course/ Attend one of the FREE workshops: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/free-monthly-web...

Seed Starting - How to Time Your Starts

March 08, 2023 16:13 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

Setting the schedule for your seed starting is ESSENTIAL to your success. Remember a little later is always better than a little too late. Learn more by joining our online community at any time. Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-garden-course/ Attend one of the FREE workshops: h...

Garden Planning - How To Create A Plan To Bring Your Design To Life

March 01, 2023 11:09 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Your garden is designed, but where do you even begin!?! Such a big question, in this podcast episode Megan Gilger of Fresh Exchange shares how to build a great planting plan that will easily help you bring your design to fruition this spring and summer. Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/...

Garden Planning - How To Design for Crop Rotations

February 23, 2023 16:44 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when starting a garden project? With so many options, it can be hard to create the perfect design. Don’t worry - we have the perfect solution! Megan Gilger has the best question to ask to lead your garden planning.  Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-gar...

Garden Planning: How to Understand Light

February 16, 2023 14:54 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

Understanding light in your garden in the middle of winter is hard. In this episode I explain how to truly understand the sun's position to better your garden position and help your planning for summer. Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-garden-course/ Attend one of the FREE works...

Garden Planning - This Is The Most Important Question To Begin Your Design

February 08, 2023 15:04 - 17 minutes - 24 MB

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when starting a garden project? With so many options, it can be hard to create the perfect design. Don’t worry - we have the perfect solution! Megan Gilger has the best question to ask to lead your garden planning.  Join our online community anytime at: community.freshexchange.com Access the Beginner Gardener Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Take the FREE Herb Garden Course: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/herb-gar...

You Don't Have To Do Seed Starting

February 01, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

You can get started learning more about seed starting, what is direct sow and more, by joining the online community anytime this year. Come check out the Beginner Gardener Course here: https://community.freshexchange.com/c/beginner-garden-course/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcoming 2023 - Celebrating the Beginner in All Of Us

January 25, 2023 19:18 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

Are you a beginner gardener looking for a way to learn the basics and connect with a supportive online community? Our beginner gardener course has launched! You get a detailed overview of the basics of growing plants organically, and you'll have access to free workshops and events to help you perfect your skills. Plus, get a free herb garden course when you check it out now! In this episode, I explain how to check out our community and connect and grow with us. There are free ways to chec...

Setting Ourselves Up to Grow in 2023

December 14, 2022 18:27 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

If you want to join in on the February Garden Planning Intensive and access the Beginner Gardener Online Course to get you refreshed and ready for a new gardening season ahead, I would suggest becoming a member now to lock in the price before it is updated in 2023. Head to freshexchange.com/join today to secure your pricing for 2023 and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflecting On Life and The Year

December 07, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

You can join the email newsletter in prep for what I will start sharing in 2023 freshexchange.com/subscribe Or if you are feeling ready you can join the online community now before the pricing goes up in 2023 freshexchange.com/join See you over there, friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Meditation - Endings As Beginnings

November 11, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

Join now as a member to receive the meditations in your inbox with coordinating journal prompts. freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Talk Poop ---- For the Garden

November 09, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

We talked about poop and the different types recently in the online community. Come join the conversation by becoming a members freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Meditation - Dancing with The End

November 04, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

You can get these meditations in your inbox with coordinating journal prompts each week as a member of our online community. Join now at freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What CAN You Grow in Winter and How?

November 02, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

Join in on the Winterizing Your Garden class in our online community by becoming a member: freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Meditation: The Story in The Leaves

October 28, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

You can continue to get more out of these meditations by becoming a Community member anytime. For as little as $13 a month you can join and receive the meditations right to your inbox while gaining knowledge on gardening and seasonal living alongside a community of growth mindset people. You also receive coordinating journal prompts for every meditation that only community members get. Join now! freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Tips for Prepping Your Garden For Winter

October 26, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

Join our online community to get access to our Winterizing Garden Course that is available beginning this week. Check out membership options at freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Meditation: Never Pass This Way Again

October 21, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

You can continue to get more out of these meditations by becoming a Community member anytime. For as little as $13 a month you can join and receive the meditations right to your inbox while gaining knowledge on gardening and seasonal living alongside a community of growth mindset people. You also receive coordinating journal prompts for every meditation that only community members get. Join now! freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Simple Tips for Garlic

October 19, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

Wondering where and how to get that garlic in the ground...or better yet when? I got you covered. To get access to the Winterizing Your Garden course you can sign up now to become a member by heading to freshexchange.com/join If you missed the podcast about making Fertilizing Simple you can listen to it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Meditation: Suspended In Time

October 14, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

You can continue to get more out of these meditations by becoming a Community member anytime. For as little as $13 a month you can join and receive the meditations right to your inbox while gaining knowledge on gardening and seasonal living alongside a community of growth mindset people. You also receive coordinating journal prompts for every meditation that only community members get. Join now! freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Simplify Garden Cleanup

October 12, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Join me at Farm Club on October 15th from 10:30 - 12:30 to learn more about the garden cleanup for winter! Join our online community to learn more and lock in your lower rate before the new year. head to freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding Microclimates

October 05, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

You can join our online community anytime by heading to freshexchange.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.