Grow Your Self

Are you trying to decide between putting in raised beds or going with an in-ground garden? In this episode, I’ll help you compare things like cost and time to set up, productivity, and how much you’ll actually enjoy working in your garden space.

This is more than just a pro/con list. I want to help you make the best decision for YOU, your budget, style, space, and schedule. Stick around till the end because the best option is not...

Are you ready to start a vegetable garden but worried it’ll turn out ugly or out of place? In this episode, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step system to design your own raised-bed garden like a pro so that it’s as beautiful as it is functional and fits into your space seamlessly.

Note: This episode is better with visuals! Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uicVAbi6ZxY

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➞ Kitchen Garden Revival: https...

🌱 Download your free herb resource: https://www.gardenary.com/herb-cheat-sheet

What if you never had to buy overpriced herbs from the grocery store ever again? In this episode, I’ll show you how to grow a year-round supply of herbs at home, even if you only have a little porch or patio. We’ll cover which herbs to grow, when to plant them, how to store them for winter, and why those clam shell packets of herbs at the grocery stor...

If you want to grow MORE food in LESS space, then you’ve got to start growing vertically. Using trellises also keeps your garden healthier and provides year-round beauty.

Consider this episode to be your masterclass on vertical gardening. I’ll cover which plants to grow vertically, the best types of trellises to use, and how to install your trellises so that you enjoy the max benefits.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know ho...

Don’t listen to the naysayers! You CAN start a garden in the middle of July, BUT only if you plant the right plants. In this episide, I'm sharing a list of 5 seeds you can start in July (for every single one of you), whether you are gardening in a hot place, a cold place, or a mild place.

From leafy greens and herbs, to roots, fruits and flowers, your garden doesn’t have to fully stop in the heat.

Note: You’re in a hot climate ...

Rabbits are adorable, but you probably don’t like them munching on your vegetable garden until all your leafy greens are nibbled down to nubs. If you've got a rabbit problem in your garden, this episode is for you. I’ve got tips and tricks to keep rabbits OUT of your garden.

Note: No rabbits or bunnies were harmed in the making of this episode. We’re talking about organic and humane pest control practices only! 

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If you think your space is too small to grow your own herbs and veggies, then you’re going to love this episode. Some of the most beautiful, delicious, and nutrient-dense plants grow really well in container gardens. That includes herbs, tender leafy greens, roots, and flowers.

In today's episode, I’ll tell you my top 20 container-friendly plants. I rank each one on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their ease of growing. By the end of...

👩‍🌾 Download my free soil recipe here: https://www.gardenary.com/my-secret-soil-recipe

Does your garden soil feel heavy, soggy, or just plain lifeless? Well, in this episode, I’ll tell you why sand might just be the missing ingredient your garden is begging for. I talk about how sand helps with drainage, how it stacks up against peat moss, and why it's actually more in line with how soil works in nature. Stick around till the e...

If you’ve ever killed a potted plant (and honestly, who hasn’t?), this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the 20 most common container gardening mistakes that I’ve made and seen my clients make. Whether you’re growing in a few pots on an apartment balcony or planning on starting small with your garden, listen to this podcast before you plant one more thing.

This episode is NOT meant to discourage you from growing in containers...

🌼 Download the free list of my top 10 favorite native plants: https://www.gardenary.com/list-of-favorite-native-plants

Rabbits and squirrels and deer, oh my! Does it seem like every critter around wants to take a bite out of your vegetable garden? Well, what if I told you the problem isn’t really the pests? It’s your garden setup. You’ve basically placed an all-you-can-eat buffet for hungry wildlife in the middle of a bunch of g...

How do you bring all the ladybugs to the garden? Well, I’ll tell you one thing: the solution is NOT to buy them. (No judgement if you have.) I used to buy ladybugs and release them with my kids, and in less than an hour, every single little pollinator would have disappeared. So trust me when I say this is a waste of time and money.

Instead of introducing ladybugs that come from afar, you can attract tons of ladybugs that live nea...

Wondering what to plant in June? You’re not too late to plant for summer. In this episode, I’ll tell you 5 seeds you can plant this month whether you’re in a hot climate, a colder climate, or somewhere in between.

Note: You’re in a hot climate if your summertime temps will regularly be in the 90s; a mild climate if your temps are mostly in the 70s and 80s; and a colder climate if you’re just coming off your last frost date.

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If you're still growing all your tomato plants inside those flimsy tomato cages from the hardware store, this is your sign to level up. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 MUCH better options to support your vining tomatoes, including the option I'm convinced is the only way to go if you want to maximize productivity in your garden. Then, I'll show you exactly how to set up your space so that you'll get tons of fruit all season long.

Flowers add so many benefits to your vegetable garden. They attract beneficial insects like pest predators and pollinators to keep your garden problems small and your harvests as BIG as possible. They increase plant diversity. They can improve your soil health. Some flowers even repel certain pests. AND they add so much beauty to your space, which makes you want to spend even more time there.

In this episdoe, I’ll share with you ...

Don't spend this summer growing just one type of plant in the garden and working hard for a disappointing harvest. If you haven't already learned the magic of companion planting, then consider this your companion planting guide for vegetables you'll definitely want to grow this summer.

In this episode, I'm sharing 4 of my favorite warm season plant combos. These combinations will triple your harvest and protect your garden from p...

You don't need to spray a bunch of pesticides to control pests in your garden. Long before the invention of chemical sprays, nature had a way of protecting itself from predators, and we can take notes!

All you need to do to control pests is plant 3 different types of plants in and around your garden space:

🌱 Bouncers

🌱 Aromatic herbs from the mint family

🌱 Onion family plants

🌱 Marigolds

🌻 Decoys/Trap Crops

🌻 Flowers like...

Half of American adults are taking some kind of vitamin or supplement, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. That’s probably why the global market is expected to reach 250 billion USD by 2032! Instead of each of us spending hundreds of dollars on pills, we can replace pretty much every single one with vegetables pulled from our gardens. Imagine stepping outside and picking the nutrients your body is craving.

In this episode, I’ll ...

The planting possibilities in May are essentially a sneak peak at what's coming in June (Spoiler alert: It’s lots of GOOD stuff!). But we’re not all going to be putting the same plants in our garden this month. What grows like crazy this month in one zone might totally fail in another.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what you should plant in May for cool, mild, and warm climates. Whether it’s still crisp and cool where you liv...

April is a critical month for summer gardening success. If you plant the right plants this month, you can set yourself up for the best summer harvests ever! In this episode, I’ll show you 5 plants you should plant this month if you’re gardening in a cold, mild, or warm climate, so you know exactly what to do in your garden in April no matter where you live.

NOTE: You’re in a cold climate if your last frost date is still about 30 ...