Anne of All Trades on Lazy Gardening, Soil Health & Composting Hacks - Episode 16

Soil is the foundation of every thriving garden, but what if we told you it could also be the key to effortless, abundant growth? In this episode of Fostering Blooms, we sit down with the legendary Anne Briggs, also known as Anne of All Trades, to talk about all things lazy gardening, soil health, and sustainable homesteading.

Anne shares her science-backed, no-fuss approach to gardening, revealing how anyone—whether on acres of farmland or a tiny apartment balcony—can create a thriving ecosystem that works for you, not against you. She walks us through the biggest mistakes new gardeners make, debunks common soil myths, and shares her game-changing composting secrets (including how to make rich, fertile soil in just 18 days!).

But that’s not all—we also dive into:

✅ Why soil is the real secret to a low-maintenance garden
✅ How to mimic nature for an effortless growing system
✅ The truth about crop rotation & why you might not need it
✅ Why "waiting for the perfect homestead" is a mistake—start where you are!
✅ How Anne turned hard-packed Tennessee clay into fertile, thriving soil

And of course, there's plenty of laughs, tangents, and even some unexpected goat sounds along the way. Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned grower looking to do more with less, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!