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Grow Your Self

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratings

Surprising stories about the food you eat everyday and help to start to grow some herbs, salad, and vegetables yourself. Hosted by Nicole Burke, Owner of Rooted Garden and Gardenary Inc., Grow Yourself will wake you up to the wonder that's sitting on your plate and inspire you to change your life by growing in a garden of your very own.

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Weird Things I Do in the Garden That Actually Work

April 09, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

I learned how to garden on the go while raising four young children. I didn't even know enough to know all the "rules" I was breaking. I was just having fun and figuring things out as I went. And it turns out, I still like my way of doing things, even though most people find it weird.    Here are some "weird" things you can start trying out in your garden to make it more fun and maybe even work better than the "right way" to do things.     Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar f...

Plant These Herbs to Protect Your Garden from Pests

April 05, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

Did you know you could use plants to protect your other plants? That's right.   This type of companion planting is one of the best forms of organic pest control. This packed episode is your guide to the best herbs you can plant in your garden to protect your fruits and vegetables from pests ranging from ones you can barely see (aphids) to ones as large as you (deer) and everything in between.   Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.    Grab your 2024...

Surprising Stats About the Garden Industry

April 02, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

Did you know that Americans are expected to spend $180 billion (that's right, billion with a B) on gardening and landscaping in 2024? I've been in the gardening business since 2015, and today I want to tell you some crazy facts about this industry.    If you love gardening, learn how you can help others start their own gardens and make a little piece of that billion-dollar-pie.    Join us for the Gardener's Side Hustle here: https://www.gardenary.com/hustle.   Find show notes for...

How a Corporate Executive Reinvented Herself and Became a Garden Coach

March 29, 2024 19:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MB

Meet the lady who's transforming Davidson, North Carolina, into a beautiful, edible, luffa-covered city! I'm chatting with Sara Rubens of Seed to Sanctuary today on the Grow Your Self Podcast.   Note: This was recorded in November of 2023.   Visit Seed to Sanctuary: https://www.seedtosanctuary.com/   Follow Sara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed2sanctuary/ and Facebook: http://facebook.com/seedtosanctuary   Learn how to become a Gardenary Consultant like Sara at ...

Here Are the Gardening Rules You Can Ignore

March 22, 2024 19:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

There are so many planting rules out there, and I break about 90% of them in my garden. I'm going to tell you why breaking some of the most common rules just makes sense and why planting the Gardenary way is more fun!   Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.   For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.    Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend!  And if you're n...

Webinar: Picture This

March 19, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

Nothing can awaken all of your senses like gardening. It's the ultimate keystone habit if you're looking to spend more time outdoors, exercise more, eat fresher foods, or do a little something to help out the planet.    Here's your inspiration to make 2024 the year you start a garden.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.   For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.    Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked...

What Life with a Garden Is Like

March 19, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

Nothing can awaken all of your senses like gardening. It's the ultimate keystone habit if you're looking to spend more time outdoors, exercise more, eat fresher foods, or do a little something to help out the planet.    Here's your inspiration to make 2024 the year you start a garden.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.   For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.    Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked...

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

March 15, 2024 19:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

If you like surprises, then roots might be one of your favorite things to grow in the garden because you won't really know what you're getting until you—Surprise!—pull them up. When the thing you want to harvest grows underground, you have to accept that most of the magic will happen out of sight.   And growing roots really is magical. Here's how to plant, tend, and harvest your own carrots, radishes, and beets.   This is Chapter 4 of my step-by-step gardening system. Grab a copy of ...

3 Reasons to Stop Gardening with Fertilizer (and What to Do Instead)

March 12, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

You don't have to douse your plants in Miracle-Gro to grow an abundant and beautiful garden. You don't even have to use fertilizer at all. (I don't!)   Now, I'm not talking about natural minerals or animal products. I'm talking about synthetic materials. Here's why I think you should stop using fertilizer in your garden and what to do to nourish your veggies instead.    Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up. And check out my book Leaves, Roots & Fruit fo...

Fertilizer Is Ruining Your Garden

March 12, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

You don't have to douse your plants in Miracle-Gro to grow an abundant and beautiful garden. You don't even have to use fertilizer at all. (I don't!)   Now, I'm not talking about natural minerals or animal products. I'm talking about synthetic materials. Here's why I think you should stop using fertilizer in your garden and what to do to nourish your veggies instead.    Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up. And check out my book Leaves, Roots & Fruit fo...

Organic Ways to Control Pests in the Garden

March 08, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

How do I keep animals out of my garden? That's the question we're answering in today's podcast.    Everything from vine borers to gophers wants a piece of your vegetable garden, and you're stingy. You don't want anything but YOU enjoying all that fresh, delicious produce—I get it! Here's what you can do to keep pests out of your garden space without using sprays or cages or coyote urine.    Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.    Grab your 2024 Gar...

Stop Using Mulch

March 05, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Controversial opinion: mulch is NOT necessary in a vegetable garden. In fact, mulch can actually do more harm than good. Here are three reasons I don't use mulch in any of my raised-bed kitchen gardens.    Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.   For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.    Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episo...

Learn How to Garden in Ohio with Annie Chubbuck

February 27, 2024 20:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

Annie learned how to garden while living in NYC, and now she's building a hugely successful garden consulting business, Seed and Vine, in Columbus, Ohio, and raising her two young children.   Here's what a year of gardening looks like in Ohio. Make sure to stick around for Annie's tips on how to grow potatoes in raised beds.   Visit Seed and Vine Co here: https://www.seedandvine.co/   Follow Annie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedandvineco/   If you live anywhere n...

Five Reasons Everyone Should Grow Their Own Salad

February 23, 2024 20:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

If there is one thing that I am convinced that every single person in the entire world could grow themselves, it is salad. We really could change the world for the better if each of us decided to grow our own greens at home.   If you want details for how to grow salad plants, I've got a step-by-step guide in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!    Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting ...

Six Groceries You'll Never Have to Buy Again Once You Listen to This

February 20, 2024 20:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

I'm not a homesteader. I'm not trying to live off the grid or anything. I spend about five minutes a day in my garden, and here's what I haven't had to buy at the grocery store in years. If I can do it, you can do it too! These are simple plants you can grow in a small space so that you never have to buy them again.   If you want details for how to grow these plants, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!    Shop Kitchen Garde...

My Most Viral Instagram Garden Videos and Why They Matter

February 16, 2024 20:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

My top ten most viral videos this year got over 20 million views on Instagram alone and helped me grow my account to now 800,000 followers! Here's a little bit about what made each of these videos viral sensations.   If you have a small business and want to learn more about using Instagram to grow your audience, visit Wyldly at https://wyldlyco.com/ and sign up for the challenge.   Follow Wyldly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyldlyco/   Thanks so much for being part of ...

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

February 13, 2024 20:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MB

Did you know you can grow your own organic salad greens for at least six months of the year, no matter where you live? After you hear this, you'll have no more excuses not to have all your favorite greens growing at your house because I'm about to give you the complete guide from start to finish.   This is Chapter 3 of my step-by-step gardening system. Grab a copy of my book, Leaves, Roots, and Fruit to check out the other steps.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free...

How to Grow a Year-Round Supply of Kale

February 09, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

If you're not a huge fan of kale, that's because you've been getting your kale from the wrong place (read: the grocery store). Homegrown kale is so delicious, tender, and nutritious, and growing enough for an entire year is easier than you think!   If you want details for how to grow kale and other leafy greens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!    Shop Kitchen Garden Revival if you still need to set your garden up.    ...

Learn How to Garden in Wisconsin with Katie Oglesby

February 06, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MB

I'm chatting with one of my favorite gardeners today, Katie Oglesby of Katie Oglesby Garden in Lake Geneva, WI. Contrary to popular belief about gardening in cold climates, she actually gardens from March all the way to November. Not just gardens, but creates the most magical growing spaces.  If you're gardening in a colder climate, you're going to be so inspired by all the incredible things Katie grows for so many months of the year. And if you love raspberries, you've got to hear her g...

$100 Startup: How to Start a Garden Business from the Ground Up

February 02, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

I used to think you had to have a ton of money and a fantastic, never-before-thought-of-idea to start your own business. Thanks to a book called "The $100 Startup", I realized I already had the one thing I needed to become an entrepreneur (plus $100, of course). And guess what? You have it too!   Learn more about our Gardenary Consultant Certification and apply at www.gardenary.com. Join the Garden Coach Business Kickstart at https://www.gardenary.com/kickstart-series.   Find show no...

Behind the Scenes of Growing My Garden Consulting Business

January 30, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

If you're a fan of "How I Built This," this is my version of how I built my garden consulting business. I hope this inspires you that you can absolutely go out and build a business that works for you, your family, and your passion. Learn more about our Gardenary Consultant Certification and apply at www.gardenary.com/. For full show notes, head over to www.gardenary.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast. If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, and share ou...

How to Make Money from Your Garden Without Selling Your Harvest

January 26, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MB

Did you know you could make some money from your garden without ever having to sell your harvest? It's true. Eight years ago, I googled "how to make a living as a gardener". The top options—turning my backyard into a garlic farm or a plant nursery—just weren't for me. So I came up with something that would allow me to be my own boss and teach my gardening knowledge.  Becoming a garden consultant changed my life forever, and I've never had to sell my garden harvests. Here are the steps YO...

Would Someone Hire You to Be Their Garden Consultant?

January 23, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.84 MB

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

How to Sprout Anything

January 19, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 17.7 MB

What if I told you there's something you can start growing right now, no matter where you live? Something you can grow even if you have nothing but a dark room in a dark apartment. Something you can grow if you've killed every other plant you've ever tried to grow.  These plants grow indoors in just a few days. They don't need much space or any lights at all, and they require basically zero gardening skills.  Oh, and they're super good for you and make all your meals feel gourmet.  It...

I'm Never Buying Herbs Again

January 16, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 40.5 MB

"This has got to stop!" That was the title of a viral video I made about buying plastic packages of herbs from the grocery store. And people were either in love with the idea of growing all their own herbs instead... or pretty upset with me.  This podcast covers my "recipe" for growing your own year-round supply of herbs. That includes rosemary, basil, chives, cilantro, parsley, and all your other favorites.  We can all do this. We can all grow the herbs we need even in small spaces, e...

How to Grow Napa Cabbage from Seed to Harvest

January 12, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MB

Napa cabbage is one of my favorite greens to grow. It's fast-growing and super delicious, and I've had way more success with it than any other type of cabbage. We all need to be starting napa cabbage by seed like right now if we want to grow the most beautiful, incredible heads. Here's how to grow your own napa cabbage.  If you want details for how to grow more leafy greens, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!  Grab your 2024...

How to Make 2024 Your Best Year in the Garden

January 09, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 45.7 MB

Here's how to grow more in your 2024 garden than you ever have before. This episode is packed with details and how-tos that I usually reserve for my workshop and Kitchen Garden Academy students. I'm giving it to you now to help you nail one of the keys to gardening success: timing.  My goal this year is to harvest enough from my garden that I'm buying fewer groceries, and I hope you'll join me in setting a goal for yourself!  Make sure to grab your 2024 garden calendar for free to help y...

These Are the Best Seeds to Start in January

January 05, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MB

Do dark January days have you feeling down? Here's your little ray of hope: It's already time to start some seeds for your garden, no matter where you live. (Yes, even if it's freezing where you are!) It may be cold outside, but these are the plants you've got to start indoors in January to make the most of your 2024 growing season.  Plants to start in January include:  slow-growing herbs and frost-tolerant annual herbs large cool season plants slow-growing warm season plants If yo...

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

January 02, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 23 MB

It's been a hot minute since I recorded a Grow Your Self podcast episode. Actually, it's been a hot three years.  I launched the podcast back in 2020. I was amazed to see interest in gardening taking off, but I had to take a "little" break to help my kids with remote learning. Since then, I've focused on some different projects for Gardenary. So what have I been up to over the last three years? I've graduated from recording in my closet in Illinois to a beautiful podcast studio here in...

Grow Your Self Is Back!

December 20, 2023 23:22 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MB

It's been two years, but the Grow Your Self podcast is finally back (and better than ever)!  The Grow Your Self podcast was launched to tell the untold stories about the food that we eat and to help you learn how to grow some of that food yourself. Since our first season, we've grown up just a little bit. So in this coming season, you're going to learn so much more about how to grow your self. We've got interviews with garden consultants from around the country so they can teach you how ...

Why Green Should Be Your Favorite Color

February 10, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 56.3 MB

What's your favorite color? Have you ever been asked this question before? I'm sure you have because that's a kindergarten question. Today's episode is a short and quick one that might make you rethink your favorite color. You'll see what I mean in this episode.    Today, we discuss: 4 reasons why we’re so attracted to green Fun ways to bring more green into your life Why all things green is good for our health   For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog or take a photo...

Trailer Swap - Cultivating Place with Jennifer Jewell

February 03, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 8.61 MB

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

3 Tips to Grow Houseplants Yourself with Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow Radio

January 13, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 80 MB

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

How to Live a Garden-Centered Year

December 30, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 60 MB

New year, new you? How about new year, growing you? That's what we're going to talk about on today's Grow Your Self podcast. Guys, we have survived 2020. Now it is time to look forward to 2021 and we got you!  On this episode, I am going to introduce to you the Gardenary theme for 2021, how we are going to take the year by storm, and we are going to grow ourselves in so many amazing ways. In today’s episode, we get into: Gardenary’s theme for 2021 Inside vs. Outside vs. Together Goals...

Eat This All Winter Long

December 16, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 58.5 MB

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!  Today’s episode is one from way back at the beginning of season one. I am going to recap for you what foods to grow and eat seasonally for the cool and cold seasons.  Today, we’re going to explore: What plants to grow & enjoy this winter 3 categories of cold season plants When to plant & harvest Different ways to prepare winter veggies For full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.  Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and ta...

Growing Through Grief - Behind the Scenes of Growing a Garden Business

December 02, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 74.7 MB

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your passion in the garden and turn it into a garden consulting business? Today's episode is created just for you. In fact, this is the second episode that I have with one of our super special guests in the Gardenary world. Her name is Ashley and she is the founder of Heirloom Potager. Today we're going to go behind the scenes and learn more about her story and how she's building her business in California. You don't want to miss today's...

How the Garden & Gratitude Go Together

November 25, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 65.8 MB

Thankfulness. Gratitude. It's sometimes hard to come by. It's something we know we should have more of, but let's be honest, we all know it's pretty tough sometimes to say thank you and even tougher sometimes to feel it.  On today's episode, we're going to talk about the fact that the garden and gratitude, they just go together. It's all about gratitude and how, believe it or not, gratitude can start most easily for you in the garden. Don't believe me? Well, you have to listen to today's e...

Sweet! The Surprising Story of Sweet Potatoes

November 18, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 56.1 MB

Which vegetable suggests that Asian people may have actually traveled all the way to South America long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue? Which vegetable is preferred in the South of the United States, but the health experts say all of us everywhere should be eating more? And which vegetable is grown from something that you've only heard of in the lingerie section at the store?  That's what we're diving into on the Grow Your Self podcast. Are you intrigued yet? It's a perfect time to ...

You Can't Beet This

November 11, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 52.7 MB

Which vegetable did the Obamas say not to plant in their White House garden? Which vegetable produces most of the candy your kids are eating? And which vegetable can help you lower your blood pressure, lose weight, and even feel like you're in love? Are you stumped?  Well today on the Grow Your Self podcast, you're going to get all the answers to these important questions as we dive into a fantastic vegetable that you, my friend, can grow yourself. I cannot wait to dive in.  Today, we’re...

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

November 04, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 63.4 MB

Welcome to Grow Your Self! What's your high, your low, and your ‘bet you didn't know’? Have you ever asked your family this question? We often have this discussion over our crazy dinner table and it's a great way to sum up and review what's just happened. In today's episode, we're going to do our high, our low, and our ‘I didn't know that’ of the 2020 gardening season.  Today, we’re going to discuss: Reviewing your year in the garden  Different factors that go into our highs and lows ...

Why Gardening is Good for Your Mental Health

October 28, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 78.5 MB

Welcome back to Grow Your Self! Raise your hand if you could use some more emotional and mental l stability this year. I’ve got both of my hands up and my feet and whatever else I can put up to show you that I need help. 2020 has been a test for all of us and for some of us in more ways than one.  This week I am bringing back one of my most popular and downloaded episodes all about how the garden is actually more about our mind than about our stomach. Today we are going to talk about: ...

3 Reasons to Start Your Kitchen Garden in the Fall (Not the Spring!)

October 21, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 53.7 MB

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

The Vegetable That Gets Ghosted

October 14, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 70.3 MB

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!   What’s a kitchen garden vegetable famously hated by one of the U.S. presidents and most children around the world? What’s the vegetable that’s pretty difficult to grow in any place besides California? What’s a vegetable that can make you sick to your stomach but it is so good for your body?    That’s what we’re diving into in today’s episode of Grow Your Self. We’re back to focusing on just one vegetable in the kitchen garden and today’s ...

5 Questions to Ask Your Garden Consultant

October 07, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 57.8 MB

Hello there and welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!   What five questions should you ask your garden consultant when she or he is consulting with you? That's what we're going to dive into on today's episode of the podcast. Garden consultants are my jam. They are my thing. You might be asking, “What is a garden consultant, Nicole?”    I'm going to teach you five things that you should ask when you meet with your garden consultant. You didn't think you needed a garden consultan...

You’re Picking More Than Veggies - Harvesting The Kitchen Garden

September 30, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 111 MB

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!   What was that? You said you thought that the kitchen garden was only about picking vegetables? Today, we're going to talk all about harvesting from the kitchen garden.   Harvesting is one of the neatest, most fun, thrilling things of the kitchen garden, but the truth is you're actually picking a lot more than just vegetables. There's so much more going on when you step out to pull a few things from the garden to enjoy in your kitchen, to share with a...

Stay on the Offense - Tending the Kitchen Garden

September 23, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 76.1 MB

Welcome back to Grow Your Self!   Today, we are talking about staying on the offense and I'm going to show you what soccer has to do with the kitchen garden. This is all about Chapter Seven and tending your garden. I'm going to show you my unique perspective on the garden and why I think we are totally missing the point when we are all focused on defense.   Today, we are going to dig into: A deep dive of Chapter 7 of Kitchen Garden Revival  Feeding your food Different ways to ga...

You Can Ignore the Plant Tags - Intensive Planting in the Kitchen Garden

September 16, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 73.1 MB

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!   Today, I want to dive into the idea of intensive planting. This is something that I do in all my gardens, we do in our client's gardens, and I think it’s super important to talk about because there aren't a lot of people that don’t talk about it.   Today, we talk about: A deep dive into Chapter Six of Kitchen Garden Revival  The definition of ‘intensive planting’ The reasons I love intensive planting The intensive planting pledge ...

Eat This All Fall Long

September 09, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 86.7 MB

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

Talk Dirty to Me - Soil in the Kitchen Garden

September 02, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 107 MB

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!    When you flip through the pages of Kitchen Garden Revival, there's something hidden; something you can't quite see on the surface but it's actually the secret to the success of every single plant I've ever grown. Know what it is? It's dirt.    Actually, it's soil and that's why today on the Grow Your Self podcast we are diving into perhaps the most important topic I've ever discussed and the most crucial part of your kitchen garden. It’s...

Worst First: The Hard Part of Setting Up a Garden

August 26, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 125 MB

Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!    This is Chapter Three of the Kitchen Garden Revival Book Club and this week we are diving into ‘Worst First’. Today, we're going to talk about how we have to tear everything apart and make a mess before we can make it so much better. I have a special guest on today's episode that you are going to absolutely love, Monica Meyer.   Today we’re going to go down memory lane for installs that I did before Monica and I started working together,...