Wild Child Kitchen Gardening

In this episode, we will explore how to meet the version of yourself that thrives in the June garden rhythm—harvesting, observing, and slowing down. This episode invites you to connect deeply with the gardener you've become, and to step into the ease of seasonal alignment. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to identify as your “June Garden Self” How to celebrate what you've already grown and see the summer as a new beginning The practice of distinguishing between what you want and what you want right now How to set yourself up for a summer garden that you love! Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ➡ Join the Hands Off Summer Garden Masterclass HERE! ➡ Visit the Amazon shop for all things summer gardening HERE! ➡ Get your FREE Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! ➡Subscribe to the Growing Gardeners newsletter for weekly tips and seasonal inspiration HERE! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! ✨ Connect With Me Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Feeling discouraged with your spring garden? Had enough of the heat already? This episode of Growing Gardeners is your summer survival guide for the garden! Kellye shares three practical ways to keep growing—even in the dog days of summer. Whether you're giving tomatoes a second shot, dreaming of a garden that can handle the heat, or maybe you want to create a shade-loving container setup for the porch, there's still plenty of time to grow something beautiful. Plus, she shares a special invitation to her brand new Hands-Off Summer Gardening Masterclass and answers a listener question about late starts and feeling behind. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why it's not too late to plant another round of tomatoes (if you must) What makes okra, southern peas, and sweet potatoes a great option for your summer garden Shade-loving herbs and veggies that thrive in containers How to water in the summer (the wild child way) How to grow with intention without sweating all summer Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ➡ Join the Hands Off Summer Garden Masterclass waitlist HERE! ➡ Last chance to get the Spring Gardening Bundle HERE! ➡ Get my favorite shade container plans HERE! ➡ Visit the Amazon shop for all things automatic watering HERE! ➡ Get your FREE Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! ➡Subscribe to the Growing Gardeners newsletter for weekly tips and seasonal inspiration HERE! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect With Me Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode, we're talking about the one plant you didn't know your garden was missing: roselle hibiscus. This bold, beautiful, and wildly useful plant is a game-changer for busy women who want to grow something simple, stunning, and seriously satisfying. From homemade herbal teas and spiced syrups to kid-friendly harvests and pollinator beauty, roselle hibiscus is the must-grow gem of the season. Whether you're just getting started with gardening or you're looking for something new and exciting to grow, roselle may become your new favorite plant. What You'll Learn: • What roselle hibiscus is and how it fits into a kitchen garden • Why it's perfect for Southern climates and seasonal living • How to grow, harvest, and preserve your own roselle • Simple and delicious ways to use roselle in your home • Why roselle is a hit with kids, pollinators, and wild child gardeners Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ➡ Get my Roselle Growing Guide HERE! ➡ Get Roselle Seeds HERE! ➡ Get the Spring Gardening Bundle HERE! ➡ Get your FREE Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! ➡Subscribe to the Growing Gardeners newsletter for weekly tips and seasonal inspiration HERE! Connect with Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com If you loved this episode… Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a garden-loving friend! And don't forget to check out our other episodes on seasonal planting, garden rhythms, and growing a kitchen garden that fits your life.

May is the "make or break" month in the zone 9 garden. What you plant or don't plant this month is setting the stage for your summer success. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what I'm doing in my garden, and a decision that might surprise you. What You'll Learn: What I'm planting this month and why Why melons are my top priority for summer gardening The honest reason I am not planting more tomatoes this month How to set your garden up for long term success this month Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: ➡ Get the May Planting Guide HERE! ➡ Get my class May is For Melons HERE! ➡ Get my class The Tomato Grower's Playbook HERE! ➡ Check out the Spring Gardening Bundle with 9 classes and save $100 HERE! ➡ Get your FREE Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! ➡Subscribe to the Growing Gardeners newsletter for weekly tips and seasonal inspiration HERE! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect With Me Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Tomato suckers—should you pinch them, leave them, or root them? In this episode, we dive into the truth about these controversial little shoots and how to decide what's best for your garden. You'll learn when to prune, when to never prune, and how to multiply your tomato plants for free. Plus, we answer a great listener question about over-pruning! What You'll Learn: What a tomato sucker actually is Why some gardeners pinch and others don't When you should never remove a sucker How to root suckers and grow new tomato plants The real answer to the sucker debate: it depends on your garden Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: ➡ Check out the Spring Gardening Bundle with 9 classes and save $100 HERE! ➡ Get your FREE Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! ➡Subscribe to the Growing Gardeners newsletter for weekly tips and seasonal inspiration HERE! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect With Me Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of Growing Gardeners, we're digging into the quiet, powerful truth that growth—real growth—takes time. In the garden and in the gardener. I'll share why quick-fix gardening hacks aren't enough, why legacy matters more than trends, and how finding a mentor (instead of just consuming content) can transform the way you learn to grow. This is your invitation to slow down, dig deep, and honor the process. Because gardening isn't just something you do—it's something you become. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why you won't find real gardening wisdom in 5-second reels....even the ones I post. ✔ How gardening connects us to a living legacy....that we can pass down like a family recipe. ✔ The difference between influencers and mentors....and why you need a mentor. Resources & Links: ➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE! ➡ Learn more about the "garden circus" and how to get out of it in this FREE CLASS!! ➡ Get your FREE Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! ➡Subscribe to the Growing Gardeners newsletter for weekly tips and seasonal inspiration ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect With Me Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

When the weather warms, garden planting gets more and more of a priority. And no garden should be planted without a fresh layer of compost. In this episode, we are breaking down compost— why it's considered garden gold, the options when buying compost, and how to make your own. Whether you are working with a big backyard or a small patio, this episode is packed with the info you need to get started composting this season. And if you are ready to grow a garden this season, don't forget to check out the Kitchen Garden Academy, my eight week online course that helps you go from dreaming of a garden to a harvest on your table. Enrollment is open NOW!!! Get more info at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why compost is so important in the garden ✔ How worm castings are different from compost ✔ Compost bins, compost piles, and the wild child way of composting ✔ How to purchase compost and what your options are when it comes to adding nutrients Resources & Links: ➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE! ➡ Are you reading to next level your composting and make it so much easier?? Learn how we compost in the wild child gardening method in my class Composting Made Easy (spoiler alert: you don't need a bin or a pile)! ➡ Do you want compost at the ready all the time?? Build a worm bin!! HERE is a blog post tutorial for you that will teach you step by step how we do it!! And learn about worms HERE! ➡ Get an in depth understanding of soil science in my free class The Science of Soil. You won't believe the world underground that is at work for you!! ➡ Give your microbes a boost with our specially blended and locally sourced Wild Child Soil Booster. Get yours in the Garden Goods shop HERE. ➡ Make sure you are the first to sign up for my brand new class Wild Child Chicken Keeping as seats are limited. We are only opening 25 seats for this class!! It is a 3 day live online event with an in person coop tour AND morning with the wild child flock! If you want to raise chickens the easy way, don't miss this class!! BONUS: Their bedding makes amazing compost!! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect With Me Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Get My Weekly Newsletter: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/subscribe Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Thinking about starting a raised bed garden but not sure which type of bed to choose? In this episode, we are breaking down everything you need to know about selecting the right raised bed— from material to sizing, we are going to talk about it all. Whether you are working with a big backyard or a small patio, I will help you find the perfect raised bed setup for your space. PLUS, I'm answering some of your questions about soil, lining your beds, and so much more! And if you are ready to grow a garden this season, don't forget to check out the Kitchen Garden Academy, my eight week online course that helps you go from dreaming of a garden to a harvest on your table. Enrollment is open NOW!!! Get more info at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why raised beds are a game changer for gardeners ✔ The best materials for raised beds in our climate ✔ How to choose the right size and depth for your space ✔ Tips for picking the perfect location for your raised bed Plus, I'm answering listener questions about growing in raise beds—so stick around to the end! Resources & Links: ➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE! ➡ Shop My Favorite Garden Goods – Everything I use for seed starting, raised beds, and soil prep is in my Amazon shop HERE! ➡ Jump into my on-demand FREE Class The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening to learn how you can start growing right now with any amount of time and any amount of space HERE! ➡ TWP raised bed stain can be found HERE! ➡ Corner blocks for wooden raised beds can be found HERE! ➡ Check out corten steel beds HERE!! ➡ Need more raised bed inspo?? Check out my Pinterest board HERE! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

If you're short on time, space, or confidence in your gardening skills, this episode is for you! Today, we're talking about the one thing I'd grow this spring if I could only choose one—bush snap beans! These easy, fast-growing, and low-maintenance plants are perfect for busy women who want fresh, homegrown food and want an easy way to start! In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why bush snap beans are the perfect beginner-friendly crop ✔ How to plant and care for them (even in containers!) ✔ The best companion plants to pair with beans ✔ When and how to harvest for the best flavor ✔ My favorite ways to cook and enjoy fresh snap beans Plus, I'm answering listener questions about growing beans—so stick around to the end! Resources & Links: ➡ Join the Kitchen Garden Academy – Want step-by-step guidance for growing an abundant, low-maintenance garden? Sign up HERE! ➡ Shop My Favorite Garden Goods – Everything I use for seed starting, raised beds, and soil prep is in my Amazon shop HERE! ➡ Grab My FREE Class Succession Planting 101 – Learn more about succession planting in this one hour online class HERE! ✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to grow their own beans this spring! Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Do you ever feel like something in your garden is just missing? Yes you grow a garden, but you really don't feel much like a gardener? This week I am sharing the audio from the second half of a 2 day live event I just wrapped up called "The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening." In this workshop I share how busy women, just like you, and growing overproducing gardens in the space they have with the time they've got. And they are loving it!! You can do it too! This workshop was so inspiring, I just had to share it with you! Here is what we chat about today: ✨ How to intentionally become a confident gardener instead of ending up a frustrated, disappointed, or unfulfilled gardener. ✨ The science and strategies behind the wild child garden symphony. ✨ How to plan a garden that works for you instead of against you. Links Shared In This Episode This episode is garden gold!! I hope that you love it. If you do, get the full 2 days at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/grow. Download the Wild Child Garden Guide HERE! Join the Academy before the doors close for the spring season on February 23, 2025 HERE! As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

If you are ready to grow a garden that you love, this episode is for you!! We are talking about how we decide what we are going to plant. And, as you have probably already guessed, it is not at all how you think. Here's What We Are Talking About Today: ✨ A quick, and very powerful, exercise you can do right now, wherever you are, that will help you start your season the right way. ✨ The step by step method we use inside of the Wild Child gardening method that helps you grow exactly what you want to grow season after season. ✨ The power of deciding what to plant in every season. As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE. Join my FREE class Master Companion Planting HERE. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Ever feel like life is too busy for a garden? Believe me, I get it. This week I am sharing the audio from a 2 day live event I just wrapped up called "The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening." In this workshop I share how busy women, just like you, and growing overproducing gardens in the space they have with the time they've got. And they are loving it!! You can do it too! This workshop was so inspiring, I just had to share it with you!! Here is what we chat about: ✨ How most women end up in what I call the "garden circus" and what that looks like in real life. (And how to get out of it.) ✨ What growing in the "garden symphony" looks like as opposed to the circus and why you really want to do this instead. ✨ How to transform from a frustrated, disappointed, and unfulfilled gardener into a confident gardener that works in her garden on her time and keeps her harvest baskets full. This episode is garden gold!! I hope that you love it. If you do, get the full 2 days at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/grow. As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Ever feel like life is too busy for a garden? Believe me, I get it. But here's the thing: gardening doesn't have to feel like one more thing on your to-do list. This year, I'm making space for things that truly bring me joy—starting with my garden. In this week's episode of Growing Gardeners, I'm sharing my personal garden goals for the year: ✨ Planting nostalgic fruit trees that remind me of childhood (and will hopefully remind my kids of theirs) ✨ Growing what my family actually eats ✨ Keeping it all simple and sustainable And of course, I'm answering a listener's question about finding time to garden when life feels chaotic—because you're not too busy to grow something beautiful. As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode Join me for 2 days of live garden teaching in The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening that will show you how to grow the garden of your dreams, no matter how packed your schedule HERE. Shop for native fruit trees HERE. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

As we dive into a new year of gardening, I've been reflecting on everything my garden taught me in 2024—and let me tell you, the lessons were as abundant as the cucumbers! In the latest episode of Growing Gardeners, I'm sharing five powerful takeaways from last year's garden: ✨ The art of quitting while you're ahead ✨ Why you should grow something that scares you ✨ How focusing on the growing over the harvest changes everything ✨ The beauty of celebrating every single harvest ✨ Why growing in community makes gardening even more rewarding Plus, I've added a brand-new Listener Q&A segment where I answer your gardening questions, like: How do you know when to give up on a struggling plant? What's the best veggie for beginners? Do you really need a lot of space to grow a garden? ✨ Don't miss this episode—it might just inspire your garden and your life in 2025! And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode Grab a seat in my brand new LIVE 2 DAY WORKSHOP The Busy Woman's Guide To Gardening HERE! Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE to get all the details about growing the vegetables you love! Worried about the upcoming freeze? Get my FREE course Understanding Frosts and Freezes to take all the fear out of a freeze!! Join me in The Kitchen Garden Academy for the spring session. You give me 8 weeks, and I will give you a garden that you love! Learn more HERE!! Find all sorts of garden goodness in my Amazon shop HERE.

If you're excited to start seeds indoors this year but worried about making rookie mistakes, you're not alone. In this week's episode of Growing Gardeners, we're diving into the Top 5 Mistakes New Gardeners Make with Seed Starting—and, more importantly, how to avoid them! You'll learn:

Are you dreaming of a garden filled with abundance, beauty, and purpose this year? It all starts with one small step: a seed-starting mindset. In this week's episode of the Growing Gardeners podcast, we're diving into:

The last few days of the year are here, and I have to say—they are my favorite. This is the time when I get to dream of spring, plan my garden, and set my intentions for the new year. I pour over seed catalogs, sketch out my garden beds, and get everything ready for seed starting. And it's not just about gardening. I savor my Christmas gifts, simmer a pot of vegetable soup on the stove, and take time to reflect on the year behind me and the one ahead. In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing all the ways I make this week inspiring and meaningful. Here's what's in this episode: Why this week is my favorite week of the entire year. How to make the most of the week by setting aside time to just enjoy. Some things I have learned over the years to envision the year I am excited about. How this week kicks off the spring garden for the wild child...and why it should for you too! This episode is packed with goodness, and a great way to end the year as we make our way into 2025. Dream with me in this episode! And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode Wondering if seeds are for you? Join me for my FREE class Seed Starting Made Simple to learn if seed starting is worth it for you. Join me in Success With Seeds, beginning January 5th, for an 8 week course walking you through the entire seed starting process from choosing seeds and supplies to transplanting into the garden. Find all sorts of garden goodness in my Amazon shop HERE. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Have you ever wondered what a wild child holiday looks like? In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing all the ways we bring joy, creativity, and a little gardening magic into the season. From outdoor traditions to my signature “fresh, fake, and fun” table-decorating strategy, this episode is packed with ideas to make your holidays extra special. Here's what we'll talk about: Outdoor traditions that bring the whole family together. How to set a beautiful table using a mix of real greenery and playful touches. Creative gift ideas, including my favorite picks for gardeners. This episode is packed holiday goodness for the garden and our homes. And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode Download my Wild Child Gift Guide for great gifts to give this year. Download my Wild Child Christmas Wish List for more great gifts to grab right now. Find my favorite products, books, and all kinds of goodness on my Amazon Shop HERE. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Winter gardening in the south is such a gift—we can grow so much while gardens in other areas of the country are hibernating. But even experienced gardeners (myself included!) can make a few mistakes that hold our winter gardens back from thriving. In this week's podcast episode, “Mistakes You're Making in Your Winter Garden,” I'm sharing the most common mistakes we all make during the cooler months—and how to avoid them. Here's a sneak peek of what's in this episode: The biggest mistake gardeners make in winter (and how to fix it right now!). Why taking care of your soil is just as important now as it is in summer. One simple but often overlooked element of winter gardening that you can't afford to miss. This episode is packed with practical advice to keep your winter garden growing strong. And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode Be prepared for drop of temps in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes. Download the Wild Child Crop Rotation download to quickly stay on top of crop rotation in your garden season after season. Jump into Salad School HERE to grow lettuce and greens and herbs on your porch all winter long. Grab the December Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this week's podcast episode, “Maximize Your Garden's Potential,” we're diving into the secrets that will help you grow a healthier, more productive vegetable garden. Whether you're just starting out or have been gardening for years, these tips will help you grow more food, waste less space, and enjoy your garden even more. In this episode you will learn: How raised beds can help you grow more, even in small spaces. The game-changing benefits of starting your own seeds (it's easier than you think!). Why understanding your garden's microclimate is the key to success. And plenty of actionable tips to keep your garden thriving all year long. And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grab the December Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month. Understand the unique microclimate in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes. Jump into my FREE class Seed Starting Made Simple to learn if seed starting is for you! Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens podcast, we are making room for fruit. Most fruit is planted in fall, so let's make room for fruit in our backyards. In this episode, we will dig into planting fruits in pots, taking advantage of unsuspecting places of our yards, and choosing the right varieties for whatever fruits we want to grow! This episode is jam packed! And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode If You're Ready To Grow Fruit, Start With My Course Fruit Growing Essentials. Wild Child Soil Building ( NOVEMBER BONUSES: The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden + Winter Bulbs) can be purchased HERE. Grab the November Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month. Be prepared for the first drop of temps in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardens podcast, we are digging into the stars of the cool season show….the cold hardy annuals. These are must plants, and today we will walk through what a cold hardy actually is, when we should plant them, why we should plant them, and my favorites to grow!! And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode Be prepared for the first drop of temps in your garden with my free class Understanding Frosts and Freezes. Order Ranunculus At My Favorite Online Vendors Below: The Farm At Oxford Longfield Gardens Get my step by step process for growing great ranunculus HERE. Wild Child Soil Building ( NOVEMBER BONUSES: The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden + Winter Bulbs) can be purchased HERE. Grab the November Planting Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant an amazing garden this month. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Welcome back! In this episode we are talking about something I am completely obsessed with!! Decorating the garden. I am always on the hunt for ways to make my garden more inviting, more exciting, and more beautiful. Turns out it is easier than you think! I am going to walk with you through the steps of a garden makeover, and I hope you are just as excited as I am about dressing this little lady up for the season. And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Are you super inspired from this episode but don't know how to implement the ideas you heard today? If you need help bringing your garden dreams to life, book an hour with me, and let's get your garden transformed!! Book a house call at the link below. https://www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/offers/iobavFg9/checkout Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode we are chatting about why you can spot a wild child garden a mile away. Let's talk about what makes a wild child garden different because there is certainly something special about growing one. When I first started gardening I didn't know this, and I overworked and over fed and over sprayed my garden. And the more I did that, the more I had to do it. And surprisingly, the less I harvested. Now, I see the garden as a symphony. And I show busy women how to see their gardens as a symphony too. You want to grow a garden you love. I can help you do that!! And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Are you super inspired from this episode but don't know how to implement the ideas you heard today? Join my FREE class on October 26th and this season you will grow YOUR BEST GARDEN EVER! www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/bestgardenever Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Have you ever wondered how some gardens just seem to have the special sauce? They make you feel all kinds of ways and give you all the cozies! How do gardeners do that? It has been said that you can spot a wild child garden a mile away, and in this episode I asked a few of the wild child "heirlooms" to join me to share all their secrets. Turns out it isn't as hard as you would think to elevate your garden. And it can be a whole lot of fun!! I think you will love this episode! It is such an honor to grow with these ladies, and I know you will love them as much as I do! And as always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Are you super inspired from this episode but don't know how to implement the ideas you heard today? Join my FREE class on October 26th and this season you will grow YOUR BEST GARDEN EVER! www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/bestgardenever The Wild Child favorite "Tractor Supply Arch" can be found HERE. Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode we are learning how to grow root vegetables. This instruction may not be what you are expecting though. Think less of step by step directions and more about a few simple principles that you need to remember to get the most out of your season. Root vegetables are so fun when you know how to grow them. Don't miss out on them this season. As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode I hope to give you the confidence to break out of your garden comfort zone and get out of the same ole same ole so that you can step into a new season with excitement. Whether you just try something new, put away the tiller, or implement more organic gardening practices, I promise you that if you just try some new things you may just have your best garden ever!! As always if this episode was helpful to you, please consider leaving a review! :) It helps us to share the garden goodness with more wild child gardeners. Links Mentioned In This Episode: To learn more about simplifying you garden this season check out my FREE class Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode we are taking a stroll down memory lane. I am sharing my biggest garden regrets with you. There are so many, but they all fall under these three categories, so today, we are digging in. I hope that this episode helps keep you from making the same ones I have made, and I hope it inspires you to grow a garden you love. Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! I appreciate it so much! It helps us share the garden goodness! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get more information and apply for a consultation for your new garden at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/apply. I would love to help make your garden dreams come true! Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide Connect With Me On Socials Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode we are digging into seed sowing with the moon!! This is a must listen!! Even if you have been sowing seeds directly into your garden for years, this episode may just teach you a thing or two. Learning how to plan your seed sowing around the moon phases to get better germination rates, bigger veggies, and better harvests is what this episode is all about!! But we don't stop there! I have tips and tricks for you when direct sowing veggies, and we will dig in to the mistakes we make that keep us from getting the harvests we want from direct sowing seeds! This episode is jam packed!! I think you will love it! Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! I appreciate it so much! It helps us share the garden goodness! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode: My go-to lunar calendar can be found HERE! Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

On this episode, we are storm prepping for Hurricane Francine!! I hope you are encouraged from this episode and are inspired to get the garden squared away and then to just hunker down with your family and cook a good pot of gumbo. We want to be prepared for whatever may come, but we want to also remember the bigger picture here. I hope this episode shifts your perspective on that a bit!! Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

On this episode, we are looking at how a cool season garden is different from the typical warm season gardens we are all accustomed to growing. We plant it differently, we grow it differently, and while the cool season garden is my very favorite for so many reasons, the number one has to be that it grows itself. This is by far, hands down, the best garden to grow when you are unsteady, don't trust your green thumb, and haven't gained confidence in your gardening abilities yet. The cool season garden will lead the way, and you will love every minute!! Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grab my Wild Child Garden Guide for a complete guide to help you plant your garden. www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/gardenguide Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

This is a good one!! On this episode, I want you to give yourself some grace and be ok with the normal feeling of being so over your summer garden. This is NORMAL. It is hot, and we are just over the tomatoes. But there is so much more to grow!! In zone 9, we will grow year round and our gardens just need a little bit from us to get back going again. In this episode I am hoping to kick off the fall inspo for you!! Cue the fall vibes. We need them!! Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :) Learn how to succession plant like a wild child in my FREE live workshop on August 28 Succession Planting 101. In our together, I am going to show you how to harvest cabbage all season instead of harvesting all your cabbage in one day. I am going to show you what to do for more harvests when your veggies are ready to be picked. And you will learn how to choose the right varieties, so you can keep the harvest coming without ever having to replant at all. When you succession plant Wild Child , everything changes! I can't wait to see you there! www.releaseinnerwildchild.com/succession Join the fall session of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Academy at the link below www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy Check Out These Episode To Dig Deeper Into Getting More Out Of Your Season Episode #58 - 3 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden Episode #55 - Know Your Garden Why Episode #32 - Who Are You As A Gardener Popular Classes In TheWild Child Library This Month: Growing Potatoes Like A Wild Child Seed Saving For Beginners The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden Back To Nature School Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

Hey friend! On this episode, we are digging into three ways to get the most out of your garden this season. Now I know what you're thinking, it's 100° outside, it hasn't rained in weeks, and everything is dying. I get it...same here! But that doesn't mean that we should just throw in the towel for the year. There is so much left to grow, and in this episode, I'm gonna show you three ways to make this season your best ever! Remember to leave a review if you have enjoyed this podcast! :) Here are the links I mentioned in this episode: Get my top five things to add to your soil this summer at the link below www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/summersoil Learn how to succession plant like a wild child in my FREE live workshop on August 28 Succession Planting 101. In our together, I am going to show you how to harvest cabbage all season instead of harvesting all your cabbage in one day. I am going to show you what to do for more harvests when your veggies are ready to be picked. And you will learn how to choose the right varieties, so you can keep the harvest coming without ever having to replant at all. When you succession plant Wild Child , everything changes! I can't wait to see you there! www.releaseinnerwildchild.com/succession Join the fall session of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Academy at the link below www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/academy Check Out These Episode To Dig Deeper Into Getting More Out Of Your Season Episode #55 - Know Your Garden Why Episode #50 - Top Three Mistakes Gardeners Make Before Planting Episode #32 - Who Are You As A Gardener Popular Classes In TheWild Child Library This Month: Growing Potatoes Like A Wild Child Seed Saving For Beginners The Art of Growing Flowers In The Vegetable Garden Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast I am inviting you to join me for a chat I did on Facebook where I shared five ways to beat the heat this summer in our gardens. If you are tired of sweating, tired of fighting the bugs, tired of watering, you may need to make some adjustments. That doesn't sound like much fun at all!! I have some ideas of ways of beating the heat that I think you will love!! Let's dig in! Don't forget to leave a review here on the podcast if you enjoyed it! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode Join me in Success With Seeds HERE Check out our fun time at the Tomato Girl Summer Dinner Party HERE Check out THIS blog post if you want more tomatoes for fall. Check Out These Episode To Dig Deeper Into Your Garden Goals: Episode #56 - The Case For Skipping Fall Tomatoes Episode #30 - Prepping Your Garden For Summer Vacation Episdoe #26 - Summer Gardening Made Easy Get the Wild Child Pest Prevention FREE Class Here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pestprevention Popular Classes This Month: Growing Gorgeous Pumpkins The Summer Gardening Masterclass Success With Seeds Solarizing! A Soil Supercharge! Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast I am sharing my decision to skip out on fall tomatoes, and why! Fall tomatoes are not part of my garden goals for fall, and here in July, my mind has already moved on from tomatoes. While fall tomatoes have a place in some fall gardens, there is only one tomato that has a place in mine!! All of my other tomatoes are gone and my okra is in. In this episode I am going to tell you which one is still here and why the others are not!! I hope this helps you decide whether or not you want to grow fall tomatoes this season!! It is ok if you don't!! Don't forget to leave a review here on the podcast if you enjoyed it! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode Download the "My Garden Why" worksheet to help you discover what aspect of gardening keeps you growing and what you can do right now to continue supporting your goals. Check out these episode to dig deeper into your garden goals: Episode #55 - Know Your Garden Why Get the Wild Child Pest Prevention FREE Class Here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pestprevention Popular Classes This Month: May Is For Growing Melons Growing Gorgeous Pumpkins The Summer Gardening Masterclass Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast we are digging in to your garden why. Whether you have been gardening 50 years or 15 minutes, a garden why is so important, and so overlooked. We don't talk about this, but without a "garden why" you are just going to do what everyone else is doing, and that will satisfy you. So determine your garden why with me today, so that you can have your garden why for summer. Your fall garden's success is dependent on this question!! Ask it!! You will be amazed at what you discover! Don't forget to leave a review here on the podcast if you enjoyed it! :) Links Mentioned In This Episode Download the "My Garden Why" worksheet to help you discover what aspect of gardening keeps you growing and what you can do right now to continue supporting your goals. Check out these episode to dig deeper into your garden goals: Episode #32 - Who You Are As A Gardener Episode #36 - Why The Garden May Be Just What You Need Get the Wild Child Pest Prevention FREE Class Here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pestprevention Popular Classes This Month: May Is For Growing Melons Growing Gorgeous Pumpkins Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens TikTok: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

In this episode I am joined by Kathleen Pourciau of This Thyme Gardens, a local garden design and installation company here in Baton Rouge. Kathleen is a Wild Child Garden Club member and a dear friend, and she is known for her garden gatherings. Whether she is hosting a meal at her roadside find garden table (complete with a tree growing through it) or enjoying time on an old quilt with baby, Kathleen knows how magical....and simple....a garden gathering can be!! In this episode we hope to inspire you to invite someone over and enjoy some time gathering in the garden! Need help with garden gatherings? Join me in my brand new class Easy Garden Gatherings where I will teach you how to simplify and truly enjoy a garden gathering. And in honor of Mother's Day, the Wild Child Garden Club is OPEN for this week only!!!! Don't miss your final chance this season to join the best community of gardeners around. Get Mom the gift of a garden, OR slip a hint to your hubby!!! This community is where you want to be, trust me!

In this episode, we are talking tomatoes! have alot to say about tomatoes, as you can imagine. And today, we are getting right to it!! My favorite varieties, how I like to grow them, and some tricks I have learned along the way, it is all here! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Grow tomatoes like you have never imagined with my class The Tomato Grower's Playbook. This class will take you through every piece and part of growing tomatoes. If you are a tomato grower, you need this playbook. If you want to create soil that will feed your plants, you will love my class Wild Child Soil Building. It will give you my complete soil building recipe and show you how to continue to building your soil to keep it getting better over time. Want to grow in a community of like minded plant ladies that want to maximize their space and increase their harvests? Good! I got you! Get more info on my mentorship program, the Wild Child Garden Club HERE. Get my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE and begin transforming your garden space. Other Podcast Episodes You May Like: Episode #51: The Challenges of A Zone 9 Garden Episode #50: Top 3 Mistakes Gardeners Make Before Planting Episode #46: Three Things To Do In Your Garden Before Spring

In this episode, we are digging in to growing corn. Yes, you can grow corn in raised beds. Yes, you can grow corn in zone 9. Yes, you can grow corn right now. And not only can you grow it. In this episode I am going to tell you why you should. Corn is magical, it is so easy to grow, and it can be grown in raised beds or containers!! YES!! In this episode I am going to share the tricks of growing corn so that you can grow corn this season. WE PLANT RIGHT NOW!!! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Download my very own plans for growing corn in raised beds HERE. These plans will show you how to get your corn growing in a raised bed or container right now. Get my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE and begin transforming your garden space. Want to grow in a community of like minded plant ladies that want to maximize their space and increase their harvests? Good! I got you! Get more info on my mentorship program, the Wild Child Garden Club HERE. Other Podcast Episodes You May Like: Episode #51: The Challenges of A Zone 9 Garden Episode #50: Top 3 Mistakes Gardeners Make Before Planting Episode #46: Three Things To Do In Your Garden Before Spring

On this episode we are digging in to some of the challenges of growing in our zone 9 climate. I get it, there are definitely challenges, but they should not keep us from growing. In fact. If you have a solution to the challenge, it isn't really even a challenge anymore. That is what we are going to do today! Let's get some solutions to these challenges, and get growing!! We are digging in to the challenges of temperature, pests, and unpredictable weather. The solutions I am going to give you will take all of the overwhelm out of these very common challenges and make them something that you won't worry about for another second! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get your garden growing zone HERE. Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE. Get my Wild Child Soil Building course HERE. Other Podcast Episodes You Might Like: Episode #19: Your Planting Questions Answered Episode #20: Late Frosts and What To Do If You Experience One

In this episode we are going to ruffle some feathers. Heed the warning. I have made these mistakes myself, and I want to keep you from making them too! DON'T PLANT BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!! Sometimes we don't know what we don't know. This is the case with these mistakes. Most of us are making them unknowingly. Today I am sharing some simple ways to grow a better garden, but we have to break the habit!! I am here to help you!! You might be making these mistakes, but good news!! This is the season for clean slates and new starts. Make these few changes in your garden and watch it thrive!! Links Mentioned In This Episode Join me in the FREE online Spring Vegetable Gardening Summit on February 26-29. Click HERE to save your seat. The Kitchen Garden Academy Closes on February 25th, don't miss it!! Save your seat HERE and grow your best garden this season! Other Episodes You May Like: #46 3 Things To Do In Your Garden Before Spring #32 Who Are You As A Gardener Are you subscribed to get garden goodness delivered to your inbox week after week? If not, be sure to fix that today!! Join my email list HERE!

When you rush to the nursery at first sign of tomatoes on the tables, you are setting yourself up for a season of disappointment. I know this because this is exactly what I did for years, and what most gardeners do too, which is why most gardeners are frustrated at the end of every season. Learn the wild child companion planting method and transform your garden. Is this episode I will share the three steps to a plan that keeps your garden thriving all season, and download THIS freebie to learn my favorite companions to add to my vegetable garden! If this is the season you want to transform your garden, you are in the right place. Learn to companion plant like a wild child and maximize your space, increase your harvests, decrease pests and disease, and eliminate weeds for good! Sound too good to be true? Tune in!! Links Mentioned In This Episode Download my favorite companions HERE. Download my Wild Child Garden Guide HERE. Sign up for my FREE workshop Wild Child Companion Planting HERE. Check out my FREE class Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple HERE. Other Episodes You Might Like Episode #21 - Herbs: The Powerhouse of the Vegetable Garden Episode #47 - Spring Dreaming

Think potatoes are a veggie you can skip growing this season? Think again! You will be missing such a rewarding growing experience, and I don't want that to happen! Today, I will give you a couple of reasons why I think that growing potatoes is definitely worth it. I think you will agree! In this episode, we are talking through some of the biggest questions about growing potatoes, how we grow them in the wild child garden, and why I think it is the best way to grow them, hands down. Plus we talk a little about varieties to grow, my favorite way to cook them, and how to live to 100. It's always a good time here, so let's dig in, and be sure to grab your freebies below! Wild child gardening is so much fun! Wild Child Resources To Help You Grow: Join My FREE Class "Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple" HERE. Get my "Wild Child Garden Guide" HERE. Learn to grow potatoes step by step in my class Growing Potatoes Like A Wild Child HERE Links Mentioned In This Episode: Check out the annual "Dirty Dozen" list HERE. Check out the trailer for the movie "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" HERE.

It is time to dream of spring, and if you don't know what that means, don't worry, I will tell you all the details inside this episode. When we dream of spring, we take the time to ask ourselves what did we love about our gardens last year, what did we learn from our gardens last year, and what are we looking forward to this year. There is so much to get excited about. You don't want to skip this step!! It is where the magic of the wild child garden begins. And, I have a free download for you. Download the Spring Dreaming workbook HERE, and set your garden up for success this season! Links Mentioned In This Episode Learn More About The Kitchen Garden Academy HERE Other Things You May Like Download the Wild Child Garden Guide HERE Join my FREE class Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple HERE

In this episode we are talking about spring. Yes, I know we are dealing with some really wintry weather right now, yes I know you still have cabbage you are trying to get to the table, and yes, I know you have not even given one though to a spring garden. I get it. But I want you to change the way you view your garden. And, I want to change the way you see yourself as a gardener. Your spring garden begins right now! Let's dig in and get busy looking forward to spring!! Download my updated 2024 "Wild Child Garden Guide" HERE Links mentioned in this episode: Wild Child Kitchen Gardens Amazon Storefront Other episodes you may like: Episode #15 - "It's Time To Dream of Spring" Episode #16 - "Why You Need A Garden More Than You Think You Do" Check out these blog posts for more spring garden inspiration: It All Begins With A Garden Identify Your Garden Personality The Kitchen Garden Academy begins on February 5, 2024 for spring planting!! DON'T MISS IT!

In this episode of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast, I am sharing my own personal reasons for starting seeds, and they may not be what you think. This isn't your grandma's garden after all, so in the wild child garden we like to break the rules and buck the system, and there is no place better to do that than in seed starting! Join me in my FREE Facebook group course, Success With Seeds, where I will walk you step by step through the entire seed starting process over the course of 8 weeks. This class begins January 7th so hurry!! You don't want to miss it!! Join HERE! Are you seed shopping and want to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck? Grab my seeds shopping checklist HERE and make sure you have crossed all of your t's before you click "buy." Here are a few more things you may like: Seed Shopping Checklist Success With Seeds FREE Class "3 Reasons Every Gardener Should Start Seeds"

Welcome to Season 4 of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening podcast!! I can't wait to dig in to more garden goodness this season! Today we are a few days away from a new year, but in the garden, the new year starts NOW!! If you are anything like me, you have a nice stack of seed catalogs and plenty of packets in your cart. Before you click "buy now" let me walk you through my rules of seed shopping. In this episode I am sharing my best advice for buying seeds that will actually grow for you and that won't leave you disappointed at the season's end. I even created a quick seed shopping checklist for you to print and keep handy for when you are tempted to just buy one of everything! You can download it HERE! I can't think of a better way to kick off a new season of the podcast than by shopping for seeds!! And if you want the help of a mentor for your seed starting this season, join me in my FREE class Success With Seeds! Learn more about this FREE class HERE. We will start, grow, and plant our seeds together, in real time, inside of a Facebook group. It is going to be a great time!! I hope to see you inside!! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Seed Shopping Checklist Success With Seeds FREE Class "3 Reasons Every Gardener Should Start Seeds"

Have you heard of the Dirty Dozen List? It's one of the biggest reasons I recommend growing fruit in your own backyard! Learn more about making space in your backyard garden for fruit so you and your family can live life in season. You'll learn more about fruit in this episode than you ever thought you would! Don't forget your FREEBIE 5 Favorite Ways To use Satsumas Get your Fruit Growing Essentials for the Backyard Wild Child e-book complete with a Q&A section to get all of your questions answered! As a bonus, you will also get my "5 Days of Fruit" Video Course when you purchase.

Whether the gardener on your list is just starting out or well-seasoned, I've got the perfect gift recommendations! Looking for creative ways to use your garden's harvest this holiday season? I've got gift ideas that will make your neighbors, friends and family feel warm and bright. After all, what's more thoughtful than a homegrown, handpicked gift? Last, but certainly not least, give the gift of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Class at our special Green Friday pricing by visiting www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com and use code GREEN. Check out the Satsuma Pie recipe from my parents lovely neighbor Mr. Bryan. Lucky for you, he gave me permission to share his recipe far and wide! Satsuma Pie Recipe

There's just something about plucking ripe, red strawberries from your own garden that warms your heart and tickles your taste buds! Strawberries aren't just a fruit, they're the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your little ones, or anyone who's a kid at heart! Join me as I share my tried-and-true tips for growing delicious strawberries right in your backyard. From selecting the right varieties for our Zone 9 climate to soil preparation and pest control, I've got you covered. And don't you worry, we'll talk about all the sweetest Southern secrets to ensure those berries flavorful and keep coming back all year long. Now is the time to get strawberries in the ground, so don't wait! Check out my Growing Strawberries In Your Backyard FREEBIE by clicking the link or heading to www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/growing-strawberries-in-your-backyard to get started today!

As heard first on Porch & Parish The Podcast! Last week, I sat down with Mike Gennaro, publisher of Porch & Parish, Zachary's Community Magazine for a podcast all about Winter gardening! I cover common questions about gardening in the Winter, like what's the difference between a frost versus a freeze, what to dig up and what to plant in the Fall and Winter. Change is hard, but we're welcoming a new season! It's time to harvest everything that thrives in the summer because Winter is coming, Zone 9 Gardeners. If you live in Zachary or the surrounding areas, be sure to check out Porch & Parish The Podcast, where Mike interviews local leaders and influencers every week.