It's hot.  It's humid.  It's not fun to be in the garden all day like it was in April.  So what is a gardener to do? Throw in the towel?  Decide to come back when the weather cools off?  You know me better than that.

In this episode, we're talking about what I think you need to be paying attention to right now, in the middle of summer, because good gardeners know that fall gardens don't start at Halloween. They start right now!

If you want to start your garden vegetables by seed and be guaranteed success, this is where you want to be.  This 8 week live experience will take you from buying the correct supplies to planting in the garden, and you will be successful.  I will coach you live every week to make sure of it. Be the first to know when registration opens by joining the waitlist below.

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If you have been overtaken by pests this season, know this. You can outsmart them.  You won't outwork them. And you will never kill them faster than they reproduce. You have to go wild child on them.  I will show you how in this brand new class!!

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Visit my Amazon shop for my favorite feeders, bird baths, and seeds to keep these hard workers happy in your backyard.  You cannot imagine how much of a benefit birds are to the busy gardener.

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One of the hardest gardening skills to learn isn't planting, pruning, feeding, or pest control.  It's knowing when to quit.  Knowing when things are done!!

This time of year, you may find yourself holding onto plants that have already served their purpose. The tomatoes are slowing down. The cucumbers are struggling. The squash is hanging on by a thread. And yet, we keep watering, feeding, spraying, and hoping.

In this episode, we're talking about the gardening skill nobody teaches: knowing when a plant's season is complete. We'll discuss why we struggle to let go, how to avoid making decisions based on a single symptom, and why your September garden depends on the choices you're making right now.

If you're wondering whether a bed should be refreshed, replanted, or reset, join us for the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass.  Together we'll walk through the three decisions every gardener faces this time of year and help you determine exactly what every bed in your garden needs next.

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It's easy to look at the summer garden and think the best days are behind you.  The tomatoes are slowing down. The heat is settling in. Some beds are thriving while others are looking tired. You may even be dreaming about fall and telling yourself that you'll deal with the garden later.

But here's the truth:

The September garden you want is being built right now.

In this episode, we're talking about the decisions that shape your garden's future. Because September doesn't magically arrive with a productive, beautiful garden waiting for you. The harvests, flowers, herbs, healthy soil, and cool-season success you're hoping for all begin with the choices you make today.

Whether your beds need a refresh, a replant, or a complete reset, this episode will help you stop focusing on what's ending and start focusing on what's possible.

Why waiting until fall may be costing you the garden you really want

The three decisions every garden bed needs right now: Refresh, Replant, or Reset

How to create a vision for your September garden before making summer decisions

What crops are still thriving and producing during the Do-Over Season

Heat-loving vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can still plant now

Why momentum matters more than perfection when it comes to gardening success

How today's choices impact your fall harvests

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 And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!

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If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to keep their garden growing this summer. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week. 

It's June, the spring garden is winding down, and many gardeners are thinking: "Should I can't wait until fall!" But in this episode, we're talking about this very common choice gardeners make this time of year: doing nothing.

Now, before you panic, this isn't about guilt or pressure. Sometimes doing nothing is the right decision. Life gets busy. Energy gets low. Priorities shift. But every choice has a consequence—and in the garden, choosing not to act is still a decision.

Whether you're considering a refresh, a replant, a reset, or simply maintaining what you have, this episode will help you make that decision intentionally. Because whether you realize it or not, your September garden is being created by the decisions you make in June.

This Week Inside Wild Child it's Do-Over Decisions Week and helping gardeners determine the best path forward for their summer gardens is my superpower. In my LIVE Do-Over Decisions Masterclass we'll make decisions together for every single bed in your garden so that you can grow this summer in confidence and excitement instead of dread and regret! 

👉🏻 Join the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass Here!

And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!

👉🏻 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests

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If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to keep their garden growing this summer. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week.

This week on Growing Gardeners, we’re talking about one of the most important mindset shifts a gardener can make.  It's this:  A slowing garden is not a dying garden. It’s a transitioning garden. As spring crops begin to tire and summer heat moves in, many gardeners feel overwhelmed wondering: What do I pull out? What do I plant next? Is my season over? Do I need to start over? But healthy gardens are not built in isolated seasons. They move in rhythms.

How to transition your garden slowly instead of all at once

The beauty of succession planting

Why planting with the moon helps gardeners work with natural rhythms

How to overlap seasons for a garden that produces 52 weeks a year

What heat-loving crops to plant when spring vegetables begin slowing down

Why summer gardening can actually be the easiest season for busy women

Learning how to “move with the seasons” instead of fighting them

Quit While You're Ahead (what is no longer serving your garden)

Protect What's Producing (these guys get all the attention)

Plant With Purpose (strategically decide what you are planting, why, and where)

Listen to Episode 121 "Knowing What To Do Next In The Garden Here:

👉 https://www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/podcasts/growing-gardeners/episodes/2149204026

Come to my garden with me while I pick a succession of bush beans, test out my new pressure canner, and cook some on the stove for supper the old school way!!  If you have ever contemplated bush beans, you will love this quick glimpse into why I think you should definitely grow them!!

👉 Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/XCt3HHVVOBo

If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil, Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil strengthen your plants naturally, prevent pests before they start.

👉 Join Soil School here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool

And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!

👉 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests

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If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to their garden growing this season. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week.

Today we are talking about the biggest miss in all of gardening education.  Everybody will tell you what to grow, what they are planting, what they are harvesting, but where are the garden teachers who are willing to share "What to do next?"  This is a HUGE question and big part of the garden success puzzle, yet, it is the last thing we think about when we plant those nursery starts in spring.

What to do when the excitement turns to overwhelm

Why we need to know what to do next before the garden starts growing

The three questions I ask myself to help me determine what I need to do next right now

Quit While You're Ahead (what is no longer serving your garden)

Protect What's Producing (these guys get all the attention)

Plant With Purpose (strategically decide what you are planting, why, and where)

Come to my garden with me and walk through these exact three priorities with me as I work on what needs to be done in my garden right now. 

Watch the full video here 👉 https://youtu.be/XCt3HHVVOBo

If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil, Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil strengthen your plants naturally, prevent pests before they start.

👉 Join Soil School here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool

And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!

👉 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests

Connect With Me: 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 I’ll meet you back here in the garden.

In this week's episode of Growing Gardeners, we’re talking about something so many gardeners — and women — are experiencing right now:  Depletion.

If your garden suddenly looks tired…
if the leaves are damaged…
if flowers are slowing down…
if pests seem to be appearing out of nowhere…

you are not alone.

Living things require nourishment.  Healthy gardens are not built through pressure and perfection.
They are built through consistent care, nourishment, and all the things we can't see.  Maybe healthy women are too.

If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil Strengthen your plants naturally Prevent pests before they start

👉 Join Wild Child Soil School here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool

And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!

👉 Join Wild Child Pest Prevention here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests

 Wondering what cold damage actually looks like on your plants, I created you a quick graphic so that you can stop stressing and focus on what your garden actually needs right now.

👉 Download my Cold Damage Cheat Sheet here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/cold

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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 I’ll meet you back here in the garden.

It’s Earth Day, and if your garden feels a little off right now…you are not alone. From cold-stressed plants to sudden pest pressure, so many gardeners are wondering what went wrong. But what if the problem isn’t what you think? In today’s episode, we’re shifting the way you see your garden. Because pests aren’t random. They’re not attacking you. And they’re definitely not the problem. They’re a signal. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what your garden is trying to tell you and how coming back to your soil can change everything.

Instead of asking:

Try asking:

If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil Soil School is open now.

This is where I teach you exactly how to:

👉 Join Soil School here:
www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool

And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!

Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens
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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 I’ll meet you back here in the garden.

What if one of the most effective forms of pest control in your garden…
was already there?

In this episode, we’re shifting the way we think about pests—and the way we care for our gardens.

From wrens feeding their babies nonstop… to bluebirds hunting from above… to even the tiniest hummingbirds doing work you may never notice—your garden is full of helpers working behind the scenes.

The question is… are we creating a space that supports them?

Today, we’re talking about the role birds play in natural pest control, how they fit into a balanced garden, and how you can begin working with your garden instead of feeling like you’re constantly fighting it.

If pests have been feeling overwhelming, this episode will give you a new perspective—and a whole lot of hope.

Why birds are one of the most overlooked forms of natural pest control

How different birds help your garden in different ways

Why baby birds rely heavily on insects (aka your pests)

How to start seeing your garden as an ecosystem—not a series of problems

Simple ways to invite more birds (and balance) into your space

Add a shallow water source

Provide places to land (trellises, branches, structures)

Avoid over-spraying

Let your garden feel alive and a little wild

Start noticing what’s already there

If you’ve ever wondered what you’re actually seeing in your garden, or what to do when pests do show up join my Wild Child Pest Prevention Class, I’ll walk you through:

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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.

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.

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

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)

Evening (10 minutes)

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:

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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.