Through the Seasons with Megan Gilger
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsJourney 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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The Mighty Grow Bag
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThe grow bag may just be one of the most underrated options for growing in the garden. Seriously. Today I am going to share with you the reasons why you should use them, how to fill them, and what I suggest you grow in them. You can find the grow bags I suggest by going here to check them out. If you want to learn more about sponsor this month you can learn more at starcutciders.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - Conversation with the Woods
April 01, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBYou can now become a community member and get even more from our meditations - Head here to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Schedule Your Plantings This Year in the Garden
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBYes, it is true! Don't get fooled or fall prey to comparing your garden to what other people are doing. Trust me here. This is what you need to know to schedule your garden properly this year. Want to Join the Community? We would love to have you. Check out the new options for joining this year. Want to dig deeper to understand planning and designing your garden this year? You can check out the Simple Garden Planning E-Course. Or just snag the Ultimate Gardening Planning Tool Kit to get...
What I have Learned 1 Year into our Online Community
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIt has been 1 whole year since we launched the community and I am beyond amazed at how this project has brought joy and excitement into our lives. But we have some changes as all great projects go. We are updating things and if you are ready to enjoy the new offerings, you can head to our Join page today and join our community! JOIN THE COMMUNITY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - The Tenderness of Beginning
March 18, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBSpring is nearly here, but don't rush this process. Be slow. Take time. Allow space for tenderness. Join our community to get even more from your Friday Meditations https://freshexchange.com/join/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Determine What to Grow in Your Garden
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBHere is the very simple system I use for determining what to grow in my garden. This is high level but if you want to learn more about how I think through all of this, you can check out more through the links below and get more resources. Simple Garden Planning E-Course This course goes in-depth on how to plan and design your best garden and can be used for years to come with all the resources and teachings directly from me. Ultimate Garden Planning Tool Kit This is the handbook to th...
Friday Meditation - The Dance
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBHappy Friday...enjoy this short podcast all about the pushing and pulling of the seasons. Winter and Spring now begin their dance and we get a chance to observe it so we can learn. Don't forget our community open soon! Check it out at: https://freshexchange.com/join/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Companion Planting - Let's Problem Solve
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBHave you had issues with squash vine borers, mice, Japanese beetles, powdery mildew? I got you covered with all sorts of ways to naturally deter these issues and create environments that are not conducive to these being destructive things in your garden this year. The secret? Companion planting! Let's learn more. Past Companion Planting Podcasts: How to Use Companion Planting in Your Garden What is Companion Planting The History of Companion Planting Why You Should Use Companion Planti...
Friday Meditation - Receding Snow
March 04, 2022 18:13 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThis Mid-winter has been intense. But out of every storm, there can be new life. May we always be looking for ways to heal the losses and gain new directions and perspectives that bring us strength and empathy for the cross-section of pain and beauty in our lives. Our online community is opening up this month! Sign up to be the first to learn more https://freshexchange.com/join/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Companion Planting: How to Use It?
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBCompanion Planting is a super powerful tool in the garden for those looking to grow things without lots of weeds, no pesticides, and more. Today I share how you can use it in your garden. Check out the E-Course Check out the Tool Kit with the Expanded Companion Planting Chart and Multiple Garden Designs Join the newsletter to learn more about Companion Planting Check out this blog post for showing Companion Plants for Tomatoes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - The Full Moon
February 18, 2022 19:18 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBA little different meditation for your Friday. Enjoy this honest conversation about where I have been mentally the last few weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The History of Companion Planting
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBCompanion planting has been around since humans started domesticating plants. In fact it is how we have the plants we now have in our gardens. It is is amazing and incredible if we are being honest. I stuff it in quick here but hit the best and most important high points, but even with extensive research there is a lot of holes in the history particularly during the American slave trade. I hope this is interesting and brings you further into how companion planting is a powerful tool in the...
Friday Meditation - Fool's Spring
February 11, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBWinter has a lease on it. It will not last forever...what do you still have yet to rest, nourish, or heal this season? Want to get more out of your meditations? Join our online community to take them one step further. Learn more on our Community page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Use Companion Planting In the Garden?
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBAvoid weeding. Skip the pesticides. You won't need it. Companion planting is a powerful method to solve a lot of issues. The best part, is it also helps you feed a healthy ecosystem. Let me explain! Learn more about the E-course https://learn.freshexchange.com/garden-planning-with-companion-planting-methods Check out the Garden Planning Resources https://learn.freshexchange.com/ultimate-garden-planning-tools See how I used companion planting in a tomato bed. https://freshexchange.co...
Friday Meditation - Finding Myself Amongst the Trees
February 04, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you are interested in learning more about the connection between humans and trees here are a few of the books I mentioned: Rooted Finding the Mother Tree Overstory Braiding Sweetgrass If you want to find out more about the new e-course you can check out our new Learning site for more information: https://learn.freshexchange.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Companion Planting: What is it? + Planning E-Course is LIVE!
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBCompanion Planting is probably the thing that makes my garden what you see in the images. It is centuries old and I did not create it, but we can all use it however is best for our gardens. In this episode, I explain what companion planting is. This whole month I will be explaining it in full to you. If you are interested in learning more or checking out the e-course you can check it out on our new site: learn.freshexchange.com To see all the details of the course you can go here: https...
How to Determine What Garden Size is Right For You
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBWant to learn more about the e-course? You can subscribe to our email newsletter right here to be the first to know about it. Want to download the Beginner Garden E-book to get your raised bed design as a beginner? You can find it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - One Step and Then Another
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBA cold day on icy terrain has taught me how to handle these fallow periods of life and it sometimes isn't about big things but about the small tiny steps along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building the Bones and Structure and Other Thoughts to Begin The Year
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWe are back to podcasting now that we are into the new year and I am so excited about this year ahead. Sure we are still in some rough stuff lately in the world, but I am seeing that our gardens are how we can build a better future. Listen to the podcast about how this year, I see is a big year for us here at Fresh Exchange and how you play a huge role in it all. I talk about the power of our lawns you can hear more about this from Doug Tallamy in our podcast interview last year about his ...
Closing Out 2021 + What is Ahead for Fresh Exchange
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBBeen wondering what is ahead for Fresh Exchange or why you have seen so many changes? I get it...so I am getting honest as we close out this first year of the podcast. A big thank you to all of you for your support this year. It has been so helpful in helping me continue to pursue my passions and dreams in helping teach all of you and connect you with one another. We got more work to do but taking time today to say thank you and cast the rest of the vision for the upcoming year! You can jo...
Friday Meditation - Shining in the Dark
December 17, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBThe last meditation of the year. We will return with meditations again on 1/21/2022, but our Winter community members will begin to get them again earlier on 1/7/2022. You can join our community beginning on 12/21 through this link! Join us for unique garden planning events exclusive to our community and seed swapping groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021 Garden Recap
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis episode is my full recap of 2021 in the garden. Everything from my most successful tomato year and how I am handling dead zones in the garden. Lots and lots of thoughts and ideas in this one to jumpstart your planning for 2022. Want to join us in the community? The doors open for the season on the 21st. (next week). Learn more here. Episodes you may also love: My Favorite Veggies for 2021 My Favorite Flowers for 2021 How to Grow an Herb Garden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Friday Meditation - In Reflection
December 10, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is the time of year to reflect. As our 2nd to last meditation for the year I am excited to encourage you all to reflect and sit back to look at what how we have grown right along with our gardens. Our Winter Community session opens up on Winter Solstice Dec. 21st. Learn more here. Join our Moon Cycle Event this month with Randi Kay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simplifying The Holidays Especially As A Parent
December 08, 2021 11:00It can feel that as parents and individuals living in a world where we see so much of what others are doing that our own experiences are lackluster at best, but I am here to encourage us to think differently when it comes to the holidays and perception. I share honest stories and thoughts about how to make this season more magic with less doing and more awareness of where we are and our own life. I encourage less stress so there is room for more magic. It doesn't have to be complicated to st...
Friday Meditation - Leaning In
December 03, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWhen times are trying or when we are in the height of transition, how do we see the beauty, how do we find the magic? That is what we are asking today in the meditation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Care for Your Chickens This Winter
December 01, 2021 11:12 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIf you are concerned about how to care for your chickens this winter. This is the episode for you! We go over all the main things you need to know about chicken ownership in the winter months. Posts to Help: Best Heated Chicken Waterers Everything to Know About Backyard chickens Chicken Podcast with My Chicken Gurus Best Way to Build a Chicken Coop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - In Gratitude
November 26, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin me in giving thanks and to counter a life of consumption. Let's create more gratitude for this time. Let's live with more grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tips for Eating Close to Home Through the Holidays
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBI have some easy and quick tips for your holiday season to make note of as you gather around the table this holiday season. If you want to attend our class with Jeanine of Love and Lemons you can join us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - Finding Magic
November 19, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBThis meditation is all about how I learned to find magic in the everyday things of life. This perspective has served as a grounding part of my life for the last 3 years. This mediation is all about this. To check out the community head to this page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Years with 2 Kids in 6 Years - My Story of New Motherhood
November 17, 2021 18:17 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBThis is my full story of becoming a mother from getting pregnant in 2015 at 29 and how I believed I should get back to life as normal when normal had no footing in my life. I talk about the repercussions in my life that lead me to a deep winter of the soul where I rebuilt myself in a whole new way. I discuss what I did differently with my second pregnancy and how it shifted the outcomes I am not able to see and realize 2 years later. As a kind note, I discuss personal medical things in thi...
Friday Meditation - The Ending is The Beginning
November 12, 2021 16:45 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBA short reflection on the beginning of the end of the fall. Today we discuss how the shifting seasons are an opportunity not just to experience seasons, but to learn from them as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why History Matters in the Garden
November 10, 2021 17:18 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBUnderstanding the history of the plants that we place in our gardens, is an opening to learn the true history of the world. The history of plants and humans are not easily separated. In fact, their history is aligned since the first human to walk the Earth. This episode is all about encouraging you to get curious as you start ending your garden and thinking of planning your next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - A Living Paradox
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBA beautiful and wonderful reflection on living within a liminal space as the seasons change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Handle Seasonal Shifts and Transitions
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBI have challenged myself slowly and little by little over the last 5 years since moving back to Northern Michigan to learn through our seasonal shifts. The results? I have learned that surviving the challenging parts of life and seasons isn't the only way. We can also use the shifts to thrive and grow in a whole new way. How this happens isn't just that easy though, but with remaining open-minded, trying new things, and simplifying our life we can find a way to ground ourselves and heal thro...
Friday Meditation - Never Pass This Way Again
October 28, 2021 16:47 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBOne day someone in the community this summer talked about how when we are in a moment it is hard to enjoy something. It got me thinking especially when she said, "what this is what I had longed for and was enough all on its own." That sat with me through this season and I can say without a doubt that this is what I dreamed and I will enjoy it to the fullest. This October has been so special in this time of transition and I hope this meditation reminds you to live into that so you feel this ti...
How to Prep Your Garden for Winter
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBToday I am going to take the stress out of the garden winter prep for you! It is so much easier and less stressful than you may think. So let's do this together. If you have questions at all! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or you can shoot me an email through our blog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - Learning to Let Go
October 22, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBWatching the transitions of the seasons has taught me how to approach transitions in life. Observing it all may be the key to learning how to be fully human through the hard and beautiful moments in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Favorite Veggies and the Ones that Did Me In
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBGrowing squash was hard this year, but I may have learned the trick and much more in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - The Story in the Leaves
October 15, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThis meditation has been one that has been shaping for years. I had no idea when I started taking photos of a tree on this land we get to care for and tend that she would become such an integral part of our lives. It is powerful to me how plants and landscapes can speak. Enjoy this meditation my friends and share with those you think would enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Story of My Grandfather - Reflecting on the Past to Help Us Heal
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB**** This episode contains a story of loss and may be triggering **** Today I am sharing a deeply personal story about how the garden has been a place of connection and healing for me. For most of my life, the garden has been the place I felt so incredibly safe and held. After years of working on healing, I have identified why this is. For my early years, my grandfather grew a garden and I spent year after year with him there. Then we lost him quickly to cancer. It shook my world in ways I...
1 Year with Chickens - What Surprised Me Most
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBChickens are an amazing tool for gardeners, but as an amateur owner, what have I learned? The quick answer....A LOT! In this episode hear my honest thoughts on raising chickens in the pandemic. Other Chicken Podcasts: Top Tips for Building a Great Coop Everything You Need to Know About Backyard Chickens Read all our posts about chickens on the blog Check out our DIY Chicken Coop Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcoming Fall + What We are Doing In the Community
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome fall as we head into the season of dramatic change and reflection. We are so excited for fall for good reason, but this season is about so many things, which we will be covering this season in the community. Today marks the opening of the community, which will be open for 1 week. If you are interested you can learn everything and join on the community page of the website. We hope you will join us this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - Lessons From The Sunflower
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThe bloom fades and a gift is presented that only can be given from the capturing of the sun and wisdom of years and seasons of adaptation. Let the sunflower teach us the road map to living. Your chance to join the community is nearly here! If you have loved these meditations, our community dives even deeper into these sort of conversations. Extend the season and the experience of learning from our garden and nature by joining. Check out our Community Page to get a look inside and be ready...
What to Plant in September in the Garden
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBSimple and sweet...It is not too late to plant in the garden right now. Not at all. Now is the time to get in some of the best of fall with seeds and/or starts. Listen in as Megan shares what is going in the garden and other great info you won't want to miss to even help you prep and plan for next year! Referenced in the Episode: What to Plant in September What to Plant in August What to Plant in July Quick tips on Composting Podcast Next week our community opens for Fall. You can lear...
Friday Meditation - In Transition
September 10, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBI love September, but there is no doubt a lot of transition in this month. Why is this important to note? We chat all about it today in this meditation. Interested in Joining the Community this Fall? You can sign up to learn more and be the first to know by heading here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harvesting Potatoes + How to Plan for Them In The Spring
September 08, 2021 17:13 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBGrowing potatoes is an incredibly easy and simple thing to do in the garden. I thought for far too long it was something that would be extremely challenging, but it was all far easier than I imagined. For some quick notes, you can check out this blog post on Harvesting Potatoes. If you want to order seed potatoes for next year, I suggest using Wood Prairie Family Farm for your seed. If you are interested in learning more about the community you can find out more here on our website. ...
Friday Meditation - The Golden Hour
September 03, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBThe first meditation for September to get you started on this final few weeks of summer. How can we reflect on our growth and what can we learn in this process? Our community opens up September 22nd, see what it is all about. We explore these mediations further every single week there through Journal Prompts and Community Reflection. Learn more about Fresh Exchange Community here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcoming September - Thoughts on a New Month and Transitions
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBSeptember is a month with a lot of transition. We are beginning new things and ending others. Summer is closing and new routines for fall are starting. How can we use this time to grow, learn, and adapt more to being more whole has humans? Hear what I am thinking about as we begin this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Meditation - Preserving the Harvest
August 27, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBWhen we are offered abundance is there a chance it is more than just a lot of handle? Maybe instead we need a new lens for it. Maybe it can offer something more beautiful than we expected. Maybe an abundance mindset is simply us opening ourselves up to new opportunities. As always if you desire to dive deeper into these meditative conversations our community heads far deeper with them with journal prompts and zoom conversations. Join our newsletter to learn how to join. Hosted on Acast. ...
Composting to Save the Planet...You Got This.
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBComposting is a powerful tool for making an impact on our emissions that as individuals we can take on. It is less work and takes longer than you may think, but I distill everything in this episode to empower you and get you going! A few things to note: This study describes the science behind food waste and methane gas production, which our food waste (much of which is compostable is the 3rd highest emitter of methane greenhouse gases) A chart on Brown and Green matter and a blog post wit...