The Distracted Gardener

Have you ever felt like throwing in the trowel? Gardening can be stressful and there will be times when you feel like you don't want to do it anymore. I'm here to tell you some of the ways you can stay motivated, speaking from experience.

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Today we talk about some simple cultural changes you can make in your garden to help improve its biodiversity. What did I forget? Let me know some other things I can do.

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There are so many different plants that there is no reason to stick to those that don't work for you. Today, we talk about those I'm giving up on and those I'm looking forward to trying out in the seasons to come.

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And we're back in business.

The rainy season is finally coming to a close, which means the oppressively hot Fukui summer is in full swing. Today, I talk about what that means for the Hopeful Garden -- the good, the bad, and the potential.

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We're back next week with new episodes! Before we are, though, I'd love for you to listen to this replay of episode 10: How Do We Inspire Kids to Love Gardening and Nature? It was the culmination of my realizing day after day how vital it is to get the young interested and involved in the care of the world around us, to say nothing of their interest in where their food comes from. It marks a milestone for me, and I hope, if you aren't already doing so, it will push you to get the young people in your life more involved with the living, breathing world around them.

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I would like to say I've settled down a bit since I first talked about Merlin Sheldrake's "Entangled Life," way back when, but that'd be a big ol' lie. If anything, I am more a fan of the book and the creatures it talks about than ever. If you didn't get yourself a copy the first time this episode went up, I hope this replay will inspire you to.

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In our second week of hiatus episodes, we take a look back at what remains to be one of the more upsetting topics presented thus far. We talk about a University of Michigan study pointing to the ways urban gardeners might be doing more damage than their Big Ag farmer counterparts. It is, of course, not something set in stone, but it is a reminder to always be thinking over and improving upon what we're doing outdoors.

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When I first recorded the set of episodes titled, "Growing for the Memory of Others," it was with a mindset of longing for my friends and family stateside. Now, I'm on the other side of a trip home and my want to keep my family in heart and mind is stronger. So I'm thinking of more things I can grow to keep me closer to home.

This episode originally aired on January 15, 2024.

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In today's episode, the finale of the first season of The Distracted Gardener, I talk about the ways "Bringing Nature Home" has changed the way I look at my garden and the wider world around me. Written by Dr. Doug Tallamy, the book is a touchstone of almost mythical status among regenerative gardeners and those who are ecologically minded. I can understand why now.

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I was really impressed by how San Francisco approaches wildlife, nature education, and overall ecological issues. I share some of the most impressive points in this week's episode.

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