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"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, even without a green thumbâyes, really!
Imagine a world a few years from now where these plastic boxes at the store no longer exist and weâre walking next door to hand some freshly picked rosemary and parsley to our neighbors. We can make that happen!Hereâs to changing the world one herb plant at a time!
As always, Gardenary is here to suppport you and help you grow to the next level. You can find all kinds of resources to keep you growing year round at gardenary.com.
Iâd love to connect on Instagram and see how your herb growing is going. Will you take a moment to take a selfie with your herb garden and tag me @gardenaryco? I canât wait to connect!
If you love this podcast, please leave a review. I would absolutely love you for it. Reviewing podcasts lets the world know that these conversations are worth hearing, so I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for listening and for showing your support!
Grab the Gardenary planting calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.
For full show notes, head to the Gardenary blog.
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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 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 not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your beautiful napa cabbages!
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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 you set your 2024 garden plan at www.gardenary.com/podcast.
If you want to read more about the different growing seasons in the garden, check out my book, Kitchen Garden Revival.
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 not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.
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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 plantsIf you want details for how to grow any of these categories, I've got step-by-step guides in my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit, so you don't have to grow alone!
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 not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.
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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 Nashville, and I can't wait to bring Season 2 of the Grow Your Self podcast to you!
If you're excited for Season 2, please share with a friend! Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide and help to grow this community. If you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we'd love to hang out over there too! You can see the creation of my new kitchen garden from start to finish.
Grab the Gardenary planting calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.
For full show notes, head to the Gardenary blog.
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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 to grow a garden right where you live, plus how to grow their favorite plant. Then, we're going to tell you some fun, exciting, and strange stories about how some of the food on your plate ended up there. Believe me, it's going to inspire you to grab some seeds and start growing a lot more in your garden.
As always, Gardenary is here to suppport you and help you grow to the next level. You can find all kinds of resources to keep you growing year round at gardenary.com.
Iâd love to connect on Instagram and see how your kitchen garden revival is going. Will you take a moment to take a selfie with your garden and tag me @gardenaryco? I canât wait to connect!
If you love this podcast, please leave a review. I would absolutely love you for it. Reviewing podcasts lets the world know that these conversations are worth hearing, so I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for listening and for showing your support!
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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 weâre so attracted to green Fun ways to bring more green into your life Why all things green is good for our healthFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog or take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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!
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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 she is here today to teach us all the things about growing indoors. Let's dive into today's exciting and super fun episode with a very special guest.
In todayâs episode we discuss:
Light Water & drainage RoutineFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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 todayâs episode, we get into:
Gardenaryâs theme for 2021 Inside vs. Outside vs. Together Goals Planning your garden and your year Connecting your food with movement Celebrating every winFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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Welcome back to Grow Your Self!
Todayâs 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, weâre 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 veggiesFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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 episode, itâs going to be inspiring.
Today, we dive into:
Why Ashley started Heirloom Potager Her milestones and setbacks so far Getting past business related anxiety Tips for hiringFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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 episode.
Today, weâre going to be thankful for:
Using food to kickstart your gratitude The history of Thanksgiving The Diderot Robe Habit Stacking 5 things Iâm thankful forFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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 learn more about this incredibly good-for-you vegetable that you can learn to grow yourself.
Today, weâre going to check out:
Why you should eat sweet potatoes The history of sweet potatoes Where you can find the freshest sweet potatoes How to grow sweet potatoes Food fight! Sweet potatoes vs potatoesFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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, weâre going to get into:
Eight benefits of eating beets The history of beets Beet fun facts How to grow beets A food fight between beets and radishFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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Welcome to Grow Your Self!
What's your high, your low, and your âbet you didn't knowâ? 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 âI didn't know thatâ of the 2020 gardening season.
Today, weâre going to discuss:
Reviewing your year in the garden Different factors that go into our highs and lows Celebrating your garden journey A special Gardenary journal to track your garden experienceFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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Welcome back to Grow Your Self!
Raise your hand if you could use some more emotional and mental l stability this year. Iâve 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:
Gardening as exercise Gardening for a sense of accomplishment Gardening to combat boredom Gardening for healingFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Take a photo of yourself listening to this episode and tag me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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.
Weâre going to dive into:
Why you should start your garden in the fall The Gardenary beginner gardenerâs pathway What plants to grow in the cool and cold seasons Ways to protect your plants from the cold 3 ways to start your kitchen garden nowFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Connect with me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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Welcome back to the Grow Your Self podcast!
Whatâs a kitchen garden vegetable famously hated by one of the U.S. presidents and most children around the world? Whatâs the vegetable thatâs pretty difficult to grow in any place besides California? Whatâs a vegetable that can make you sick to your stomach but it is so good for your body?
Thatâs what weâre diving into in todayâs episode of Grow Your Self. Weâre back to focusing on just one vegetable in the kitchen garden and todayâs subject: broccoli!
Today, weâre going to explore:
The origins of broccoli The different ways broccoli benefits our bodies Why broccoli is so hard to grow Tips for growing your own broccoli A food fight between broccoli & cauliflowerFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Connect with me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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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, âWhat is a garden consultant, Nicole?â
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 consultant? Didn't even know there was such a thing? Well, you're going to find out all about it today.
Today, we get into:
5 questions you should be asking Setting your garden goals Managing your gardening expectations 3 things to look for when hiring a consultantFor full show notes, head to www.gardenary.com/blog.
Connect with me on Instagram @gardenaryco.
Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. Spread the happiness that a kitchen garden can provide by copy and pasting the link to this episode into a text message. That is how we can grow this community and share these stories with those that need to hear them.
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