Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener in today’s episode We explore ways to plan your garden spaces to maximise your harvestable output with little to no wastage and on a budget.   

DM me for my Nasturtium Pesto recipe.  

As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.  

Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram and TikTok and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

 Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener in today’s episode We explore 6 different types of indoor planting containers, from hanging baskets to window boxes and more. Being self sufficient is so important these days and as indoor space is often limited - it is important to get the planters just right to maximize the growth output which translates to better harvests.   

As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.  

Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram and TikTok and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener in today’s episode we explore how to: 

1) Look after and get the best value out of your Christmas tree, 

2) Look after living decorations, 

3) How to get rid of pine sap and 

4) How to stop your pets from sniffing around the base of your Christmas tree.

 I absolutely love this topic and I hope it resonates with you. 

As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.  

Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram and TikTok and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener in today’s episode I will take you on mulching journey looking at what to use and when and how to get the best results. There are so many different types of mulch out there and even in a small space mulching is really important. I absolutely love this topic and I hope it resonates with you. 

As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.  

Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram and TikTok and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

The garden can look serene, peaceful even but it’s a minefield of strategy’s, evolution and working in cohorts with each other to outcompete and in some cases even destroy the competition. In this episode I go into depth and look at what makes some of our most notorious plants / plant pests so successful. You will never look at a plant the same way again.  

Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram and TikTok and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

In this episode I go back to the basics – what it looked like for me growing up and some indoor and outdoor plants that are real drama queens that have a flare for the dramatics that can teach you a lot about how much and when to water and when they are hungry. I share the simple trick to keeping plants moist in ceramic pots and what yogurt and moss have in common.

The two books I mentioned in the episode was the 

Yates garden guide and the Tui New Zealand Vegetable Garden: the complete guide to growing vegetables in New Zealand. 

Come visit me at the #themessedupgardener on Instagram and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

The most productive way they say in the building industry for land use is when building on a plot of land is to go up rather then out and in your own gardens or planters that really is the case. In this episode I walk you through one of my favourite gardens that produces not only food for my daughter and I but also the creation of both potential Christmas gifts and insect microclimates.  Its easy to replicate when you know how. 

Come visit me at the #themessedupgardener on Instagram and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

Garden tools are often neglected and thrown into the garden shed without a second thought or bought on the cheap. I go into detail as to why its important to look after your garden tools and why its important to buy quality. I go into detail regarding the 7 key tools I use in my garden and how I make sure they last the distance.

Come visit me at the #themessedupgardener on Instagram and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

In today’s episode I go into depth regarding the environment and love language of establishing a garden growing space. I am a firm believer of being able to grow in any space and in any place and on any budget while getting the best out of the space with full abundance and in some cases being able to maximize the area is to simply stop and let the area talk to you first and let the environment tell you what plantings will work.

Come visit me at the #themessedupgardener on Instagram and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants and I will see what I can do.

I also host the Let’s Biz You Up Podcast come join me there for all things in life and in business. Instagram #esther.aitken #bizyouup 

Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

Hello and Welcome to The Messed Up Gardener. This podcast covers all areas of gardening from a beginner, intermediate to advanced level. It covers gardening on any budget, any space, any place. There are no rules when it comes to me, and my gardens and I do it messy. There is nothing more fun than getting your hands dirty and creating that space that gives you joy and abundance. This podcast will give tips, tricks, hacks and methodology’s to make any space work from the tiny indoor garden to the rolling meadows with even a dash of bees and hydroponics thrown in. I have been a horticulturist for as long as I can remember and in the industry since I was 15 so that’s nearly 30 years of hands on gardening experience. I am really looking forward to being on this journey & doing it messy with you. 

If you are also into the business side then please join me at the Let's Biz You Up Podcast where we cover all things business related.

If you have any questions you would like me to cover please send me a DM.

Come say hello on Instagram @themessedupgardener or @esther.aitken or @bizyouup