Growing Gardeners

Ep 117 | What to Do in Your Garden Every Day (A Simple Routine)


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If you’ve ever walked into your garden and thought,
“I don’t even know what I should be doing right now…” this episode is for you.

April is the month where everything starts growing quickly… including you, and without a rhythm, it can feel overwhelming just as fast.

In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple, daily garden routine you can come back to every single day.  One that helps you stay present, catch problems early, and build confidence in your garden without adding more to your plate.

We’ll talk about what to do in the morning, what to notice throughout the day, and how to slow down and care for your garden in the evening.

Because a successful garden isn’t built in one big workday…
it’s built in small, daily moments.

 

In This Episode, We’ll talk About:
  • A simple daily rhythm for your garden in April

  • Why morning pollination can increase your harvest

  • How “bug hunting” helps you prevent pest problems before they start

  • The importance of noticing your garden throughout the day

  • Why watering slowly (with a watering can) changes everything

  • How to stay ahead in your garden without feeling overwhelmed

     
    My Daily Garden Rhythm

    Morning (10 minutes)

    • Pollinate your plants (tap tomatoes, cucumbers, squash)

    • Flip leaves and go on a bug hunt

    • Look closely—early detection is everything

    • Tie up any plants that need support

    • Water any thirsty plants

      Midday (just a glance)

      • Notice your garden
      • Check for signs of stress or heat
      • Observe what’s changing
      • Evening (10 minutes)

        • Water again as needed
        • Tie up any plants that need support
        • Harvest something—even if it’s small
        • Do a quick check before you head in
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          Resources Mentioned In This Episode

          If you’ve ever flipped a leaf and thought,
          “What am I even looking at?” you’re not alone.

          Inside my live class, Wild Child Pest Prevention I’ll teach you:

          • How to identify common pests (and beneficial bugs!)
          • What to do to prevent pests and when to do it
          • How to protect your garden without feeling overwhelmed
          • How to decrease the pests in your garden in one season
          •  Learn more + join us HERE

             

            Connect with Wild Child Kitchen Gardens

            Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens
            Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens
            Learn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

             

            If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to grow their own garden this season. Until next time—keep growing, and we’ll meet you back in the garden.

             

             

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