Do you really need a dark, damp basement to grow mushrooms? Is it actually safe to eat fungi you grew on a wet piece of cardboard? And why are so many people turning their shady backyard corners into mini mushroom farms? I'm breaking down the weird world of home mycology, to show you how you can transform your wasted garden space into a gourmet food forest.How to grow mushrooms ebook:https://thecottagepeach.myshopify.com/products/grow-mushrooms-at-home-ebookWhere I get my mushroom spawn:https://northspore.sjv.io/k01mnMOur main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Did carrots really help pilots see in the dark? Was orange chosen for political reasons? And why did people believe carrots could basically fix your eyes? We’re breaking down the surprisingly spicy history of carrots, from ancient cultivation to World War II propaganda, and how one vegetable became a national symbol.

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Designing our dream gardens for some of our favorite celebrities! Who's garden should we dream up next?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

This week we’re doing something different — a full summer garden seed draft. Just like a fantasy draft, we took turns picking from the same pool of crops to build our ultimate garden teams. From tomatoes and peppers to squash, melons, herbs, and even a wild card round, every choice mattered. Once a variety was picked, it was off the board — and yes, there was stealing involved. This episode is part strategy, part chaos, and a surprisingly great way to think about what actually deserves space in a summer garden. Let us know whose garden you’d plant and what you would’ve drafted instead.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

February might still feel like winter, but the garden season is already waking up. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what you can start planting right now, both indoors and outdoors, so you can get a head start on spring without jumping the gun. We talk through starting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant from seed inside, direct sowing cold-hardy crops like leafy greens, peas, and root vegetables outside, and transplanting out alliums and brassicas that were started last month. We also share timing tips, beginner-friendly planting advice, and little things that can make or break your February garden. If you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt but don’t want to sabotage your future harvest, this episode will give you a realistic, doable game plan for what to grow in February.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we’re sitting down for one of our favorite kinds of conversations — a good old What’s Growing On catch-up.

We talk about what’s happening in the garden right now, what’s thriving, what’s struggling, and what we’re excited to plant and grow next. We also chat about life lately, what’s been keeping us busy, and the things we’re looking forward to as the season continues.

These episodes are meant to feel like you’re hanging out with us in the garden — no pressure, no how-to’s, just honest conversation, garden rambling, and real life updates.

If you’re gardening along with us or just want something cozy to listen to while you water, weed, or unwind, we’re really glad you’re here 🌿

New episodes of the Garden Girls Podcast drop every week.
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Would you rather lose your favorite plant forever… or never be able to buy seeds again? 🌱😅

In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we’re playing Would You Rather: Gardener Edition — and things spiral quickly. From impossible plant choices to chaotic garden scenarios, we put our gardener morals to the test and definitely expose ourselves a little along the way.

This episode is lighthearted, unhinged, and perfect if you love gardening but don’t take it too seriously. We talk through ridiculous hypotheticals, unpopular gardening opinions, and the kinds of choices no gardener should ever have to make — yet somehow we do anyway.

Grab your coffee, your pruning shears, or your emotional support houseplant and play along with us. Drop your answers in the comments because we need to know what you would choose.

New episodes of the Garden Girls Podcast drop weekly. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In today’s episode of The Garden Girls Podcast, we’re diving into what you can actually start in the garden in January—because yes, the season is already beginning. We break down how to start alliums, brassicas, perennial herbs, and spring flowers from seed, what they need to thrive, and why January is such a powerful head start for a successful growing season. Whether you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt or just trying to make the most of winter, this episode will get you excited (and confident) to start growing!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In today’s episode of The Garden Girls Podcast, we’re diving into what you can actually start in the garden in January—because yes, the season is already beginning. We break down how to start alliums, brassicas, perennial herbs, and spring flowers from seed, what they need to thrive, and why January is such a powerful head start for a successful growing season. Whether you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt or just trying to make the most of winter, this episode will get you excited (and confident) to start growing!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***

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Before fries, chips, and mashed potatoes… there was chaos.In this episode, we’re digging into the wild, dark, and surprisingly dramatic history of the potato—from being feared as poisonous, to fueling population booms, to causing one of the most devastating famines in history.Potatoes changed the course of human history more than almost any other crop, and their rise wasn’t exactly smooth. If you’ve ever taken this humble tuber for granted, this episode might just change your mind.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*