Gardening in Michigan: What can you grow every month of the year?
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Today I’m chatting with garden coach extraordinaire Rachael Carter of Flora Culture Garden. Rachael designs, installs, and maintains the most beautiful kitchen gardens in Detroit, Michigan. If you think you can only garden during Michigan’s summer season, then Rachael will blow your mind in this video. She outlines what a year in the garden looks like, and spoiler alert: She’s harvesting something from her garden pretty much year round. Also, you won’t believe which tropical plant Rachael grows outdoors in Detroit, Michigan! 🌱 Follow Rachael and Flora Culture Gardens on...
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5 Vegetables to Plant in November (Warm, Mild, & Cold Climates)
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It's November, so it’s time to close the garden down, right? Believe it or not, there are still some frost-tolerant plants you can plant this month. In this video, I’m going to tell you at least FIVE things you can grow in November if you’re in a warm, cool, or cold climate. I don't know about you, but I like to eat every single day of the year. That's why at Gardenary, we talk about planting year round. That way, there’s always something you can pick and eat that you’ve grown yourself. If you love this idea, please like and subscribe and share this video with a friend! ...
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When Should I Buy Seeds Versus Starter Plants?
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Is it better to start from seed or buy plants from the store? The answer is a little more complicated than just telling you one or the other. In this episode, I share my system for figuring out whether you should do seeds or plants, which takes the guesswork out of planning your garden. Trust me, once you know how to categorize each plant with my tried and true system, you’ll never be stuck deciding between SEED versus PLANT ever again. Learn how to grow more year round with Gardenary: Grab your Gardenary planting guide: Thanks for being a part of Gardenary!...
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24 Vegetables You Can Start in October RIGHT NOW!!!
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It's October, so the garden is closed for the season, right? Wrong! No matter where you live, there's something you can plant this month. 🥕First, you have to figure out if you’re in a warm, cool, or cold season for this month, based on your temps and your frost date. 🥦 Then, pick plants from my Leaves, Roots, and Fruit system that like growing in that season. 🥬 Get those plants in your garden ASAP! Our goal here at Gardenary is to help you grow every day of the year. →Visit Gardenary to check out our free resources and workshop offerings: →Download our free Garden...
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How to Save Hundreds at the Plant Store
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Do NOT buy plants until you listen to this because I'm about to tell you how you can save 💰 at the plant store. Follow this checklist to ensure you make the most of every hard-earned dollar you spend on plants for your garden. In this episode: →Shop Leaves, Roots, and Fruit: →Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: →Download your free planting calendar:
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Stop Watering Your Garden (So Much)
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I recently heard someone say they'd never have a vegetable garden because it guzzles so much water it's really just not even worth the effort or the money. What a shame that people actually believe this! I'm here to tell you it's possible to have a vegetable garden without having to water all the time. In this episode, learn 4 steps to conserve water and make every 💧 count in your garden space. One of the most important steps to conserve water is by planting for your season. Download our free Garden Calendar to learn when you should grow your favorite veggies in your...
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Join the Debate: Are Logs in Raised Garden Beds a Mistake?
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I personally think that putting logs at the bottom of your raised beds is a terrible idea. Yes, I know what Hügelkultur is, and I still won’t be putting large pieces of wood in my raised beds. Learn 3 reasons why I think you should not put logs at the bottom of your raised beds, plus some alternatives if you want to fill your beds with something other than soil. In this episode: →Watch where I explain why I don’t use mulch. →Shop to learn more about how to set up your raised beds and what type of soil I recommend. →Shop to learn more about how to grow...
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Trouble Pooping? Here Are 5 Ways Gardening Can Help
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If you have trouble pooping, then you need a garden. Yep, we’re actually going there 💩 today on the podcast because so many of us have trouble GOING. In this video, learn how the garden can make pooping easier and healthier. There are so many factors at play when you have gut issues: living in an overly sanitized world, eating poorly, experiencing too much stress, breaking your routines, not exercising, not sleeping, and so on. Here are 5 ways that having a garden can help you move things along: Getting your hands dirty (in the soil, that is) helps build...
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17 Vegetables You Can Grow When It’s Hot
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Are your tomatoes looking stressed? Did your cucumbers drop all their flowers? Listen, some like it hot, and others just can’t take the heat. Fortunately, even if it’s really hot where you live, you don’t have to close up your garden for the rest of the summer. There are still a ton of plants you can grow that will actually thrive in the high temps. Here are 17 heat-loving vegetables to grow right now. In this episode: →Download our free Garden Calendar to learn when to plant your favorite veggies: →For a limited time, get The Gardenary Planting Guidebook...
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If I Wanted to Make $5,000 Quickly as a Gardener, I’d Do This
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Have you ever wondered if you could earn money based on your garden expertise? Well, you absolutely can! Today I want to show you how you can earn $5,000 as a garden coach doing consultations ONLY. In this episode, I teach you my formula to turn your garden knowledge into an incredibly meaningful business or side hustle, that doesn't just pay you back, but also helps people in your community learn how to garden. Garden consulting was my dream job back when I was a busy mom to 4 young children. It allows you to do a little bit on the side while you’re working another job or...
info_outlineIs it better to start from seed or buy plants from the store? The answer is a little more complicated than just telling you one or the other. In this episode, I share my system for figuring out whether you should do seeds or plants, which takes the guesswork out of planning your garden.
Trust me, once you know how to categorize each plant with my tried and true system, you’ll never be stuck deciding between SEED versus PLANT ever again.
Learn how to grow more year round with Gardenary: https://gardenary365.com
Grab your Gardenary planting guide: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-special
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