Grow Your Self
Surprising stories about the food you eat everyday and help to start to grow some herbs, salad, and vegetables yourself. Hosted by Nicole Burke, Owner of Rooted Garden and Gardenary Inc., Grow Yourself will wake you up to the wonder that's sitting on your plate and inspire you to change your life by growing in a garden of your very own.
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How to Make Your Own Garden Planner | 5 Steps
10/22/2025
How to Make Your Own Garden Planner | 5 Steps
🌱 Join our FREE workshop!- Learn 3 simple steps to design and set up your kitchen garden before the new year: 🌱 Shop the Easy Garden Kit: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/easy-garden-kit Want to plan your garden like a pro? In this video, I’ll show you how to make your own garden planner using nothing more than a simple notebook and a pen, no fancy templates or apps required. After nearly a decade of helping hundreds of gardeners design and plan their own spaces, I’ve refined my method into five simple sections that will keep you organized all year long. By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to map out your garden, track your habits, and stay on top of every season just like we do inside the Gardenary Planner System. Whether you’re growing your very first garden or trying to stay consistent with the one you already have, this step-by-step guide will help you create a system that actually works for your real life (and gives you that little dopamine boost every time you check a box!). IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop the Gardenary Planner System: ➝ Join our FREE Workshop! Learn 3 simple steps to design and set up your kitchen garden before the new year: ➝ Shop the Easy Garden Kit: ➝ Discover the Gardenary Planting Method: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-limited-time Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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My Number One Secret to Growing More Zucchini
10/17/2025
My Number One Secret to Growing More Zucchini
🌱 Join our FREE workshop!- Learn 3 simple steps to design and set up your kitchen garden before the new year: 🌱 Shop the Easy Garden Kit: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/easy-garden-kit Got zucchini that’s taking over your garden but not producing much? In this video, I’ll show you my number one secret to growing more zucchini in less space by growing it like a tomato! You’ll learn my simple 3-step method to stake, prune, and plant zucchini the right way so you get bigger harvests, fewer pests, and almost no powdery mildew. This vertical growing method makes it easy to keep your plants healthy, save garden space, and fill your kitchen with homegrown zucchini all season long. If you’ve ever struggled with zucchini that sprawls everywhere or stops producing too soon, this is the easiest fix you’ll ever find. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop the Easy Garden Kit: ➝ Shop my favorite garden pruners: ➝ Shop raised beds + tools: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/YOUTUBE (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) ➝ Shop the Gardenary Planting Method: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-limited-time Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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Forget Square Foot Gardening
10/13/2025
Forget Square Foot Gardening
Square foot gardening changed the way millions of people grew food, but it’s time to take things further. In this video, I’ll show you why my square inch gardening method is more sustainable, more productive, and produces more beautiful garden results than the grid system that’s been popular since the 1980s. I’ll walk you through how I learned to garden by observing nature, why circular “plate planting” creates healthier layouts than rigid squares, and how this method makes harvesting and tending your plants so much easier. You’ll also see how my soil mix is a lighter, more eco-friendly alternative to the classic recipe, while still giving you incredible results. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by the square foot gardening grid, this video will show you a fresh way to design your beds so they mimic nature, maximize your harvest, and look gorgeous in every season. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Learn the Gardenary Planting Method: ➝ Shop the Easy Garden Kit: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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15 Viral Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
10/08/2025
15 Viral Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
I’ve shared hundreds of garden tips and tricks, but I’ve never put them all in ONE VIDEO! In this video, I’m sharing my 15 most effective gardening hacks, the ones that have gone viral and that thousands of gardeners use to grow more food with less effort. From a product that guarantees you’ll never pull a weed again, to a planting method that boosts production, and a trick to get free plants for life, these hacks will change the way you garden forever. You’ll learn how to set up your garden right the first time, grow in the shade, protect plants naturally with herbs, overwinter your peppers, grow cilantro year-round, and even harvest a lifetime of zinnias from a single seed packet. Whether you’re brand new to gardening or you’ve been growing for years, these hacks will help you get bigger harvests, healthier plants, and a more sustainable, organic garden. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop the Easy Garden Kit: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/YOUTUBE (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) ➝ Shop the Gardenary Planting Method: ➝ Shop the Gardenary Fall Seed Collection: Featured Hacks: ➝ NEVER Pull a Garden Weed AGAIN! This SIMPLE METHOD Makes It Possible! ➝ What Happens When You Dump an Entire Seed Packet in One Garden Bed (Weird Things I Do) ➝ The ONLY Way to Grow Tomatoes ➝ Why I Use Sand in My Soil (Weird Things I Do) ➝ How to Make Your Pepper Plants Last for YEARS! ➝ 20 Plants You Can Grow in the Shade ➝ Use This Simple Trick to Stop Rabbits From Eating All Your Plants ➝ My Number One Secret to Growing Loads of Cilantro ➝ Build Your Own Herb Garden for Under $50 ➝ Companion Planting Tips That Actually Work ➝ How to Turn One Zinnia into a Zillion ➝ 3 Reasons to Stop Gardening with Fertilizer (and What to Do Instead) ➝ Plant These Herbs to Protect Your Garden from Pests ➝ How to Turn 1 Herb Plant into 1,000 Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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Don’t Plant ANYTHING in October Until You Watch This
09/30/2025
Don’t Plant ANYTHING in October Until You Watch This
Don’t plant a single seed this October until you know whether you’re a “number one” or a “number two” gardener. In this video, I’ll help you answer that question by figuring out your climate zone for October, and then show you exactly what to plant this month so you don’t waste time, seeds, or energy. If you’re a number one gardener (frost already hit or on the way), I’ll show you the best quick-growing, frost-hardy crops to plant right now. Plants like lettuce, spinach, radishes, carrots, and beets. These plants love cool soil and can give you harvests well into late fall (especially if you use frost cloth protection). If you’re a number two gardener (no frost yet and maybe none all year), you’re in luck! October is your chance to grow bigger, longer-season crops like kale, Swiss chard, napa cabbage, mustards, arugula, and even fruiting crops like sugar snap peas and fava beans. Plus, you can add calendula for color and natural pest control. And no matter where you garden, there’s one thing everyone should plant in October… garlic.(it’s so fun and so rewarding!) Most of these crops are part of our Easy Garden Kit, which walks you step by step through planting, tending, and harvesting, plus setting up raised beds and creating my favorite soil mix. I’ll link it below so you can grab yours. So before you put anything in your beds this October, watch this video and plant with confidence! IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop the Easy Garden Kit: ➝ Join our FREE workshop!- Learn 3 simple steps to design and set up your kitchen garden before the new year: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) ➝ Shop the Gardenary Planting Method: FOLLOW GARDENARY: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach in Your Area:
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How to Grow Basil so You Have it Forever
09/24/2025
How to Grow Basil so You Have it Forever
Want to know how to grow basil so it lasts forever? In this video, I’ll show you the simple pruning, harvesting, and propagating techniques that turn one $4 basil plant into a lifetime supply. You’ll learn the biggest mistake most gardeners make when harvesting basil (and how to avoid it), how to prune at the leaf node for endless new growth, and how to root basil cuttings in water to grow new plants year-round. I’ll also share how to preserve basil for winter and collect seeds for next season so you never have to buy basil again. If you’ve ever wished your basil plants could last forever, this step-by-step guide will show you exactly how! IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop my favorite garden pruners: ➝ Shop raised beds + tools: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/YOUTUBE (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) ➝ Shop the Gardenary Planting Method: ➝ Shop the Easy Garden Kit: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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How to Know When to Harvest Jalapeño Peppers
09/17/2025
How to Know When to Harvest Jalapeño Peppers
Think jalapeños are just spicy little peppers? There’s way more to them than that, especially when it comes to knowing exactly when to harvest for the flavor, heat, and crunch you want. In this video, I’ll walk you through every stage of a jalapeño’s growth, from its first crisp green fruit to its deep red, smoky-ready finish. You’ll learn how to start peppers (and why most gardeners should skip starting from seed), the companions that make them thrive, and the telltale signs of ripeness for different uses, whether you’re pickling, topping your favorite soup, or making your own chipotle peppers. Plus, I’ll share my pro tips for keeping your plants producing all season long, and what to do when storms or frost are on the horizon. By the end, you’ll know exactly when and how to harvest jalapeños so you get the best yield and flavor, no guesswork required. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop my favorite garden pruners: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/YOUTUBE (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) ➝ Shop the Gardenary Planting Method: ➝ Shop the Gardenary Fall Seed Collection: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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Growing Swiss Chard! A Year-Round Nutritious Green
09/10/2025
Growing Swiss Chard! A Year-Round Nutritious Green
Ever thought Swiss chard was just for looks? In this video, you’ll discover why this colorful, long-lasting green is one of the most productive and delicious plants you can grow. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to grow Swiss chard from planting to harvest. You’ll learn how its biennial nature gives you harvests for up to two years, how to harvest for maximum regrowth, and simple ways to handle pests without chemicals. Plus, I’ll share my favorite ways to use every part of the plant, from crunchy stalk snacks to savory lasagna and even garden-fresh smoothies. If you want a plant that’s beautiful, resilient, and puts fresh greens on your plate almost year-round, Swiss chard is a must for your garden. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop Fall Seeds: ➝ Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/YOUTUBE (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area: https://www.gardenary.com/businesses
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5 Seeds I Plant Every September
09/03/2025
5 Seeds I Plant Every September
Think it’s too late to plant and get harvests before winter? Think again! It’s time for the Fall garden which is one of our favorite times of year in the Gardenary gardens. In this video, you’ll get tips from me and two Gardenary garden coaches, one who grows in a hot climate and one in a cold climate, so no matter where you grow, you’ll know exactly what to plant. From greens to roots these crops will keep your garden abundant well into the season. Tell me in the comments which plant you're going to grow and which climate you’re gardening in. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Get your Easy Garden Kit: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: https://shop.gardenary.com/discount/YOUTUBE (use code YOUTUBE for 10% off!) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:55 Cold Climates 03:45 Hot Climates 05:47 Mild Climates Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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Growing Zinnias! The Easiest Cut Flower
08/13/2025
Growing Zinnias! The Easiest Cut Flower
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a flower farmer even if you don’t have a farm or know how to grow flowers? This video is for you. In this video I’m going to tell you about one of the easiest and most rewarding cut flowers out there: the zinnia. From seed to bloom to bouquet, I’ll guide you through every step to help you start your own backyard flower patch no matter where you live or how much space you have. By the way! Zinnia Seeds are part of our 10 gifted Gardenary seed sets. For $1.50 each and FREE shipping and handling you get 10 of Nicole’s go to seed packets. Grab yours here: . Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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5 Seeds I Plant Every August
08/08/2025
5 Seeds I Plant Every August
Get Get 10 Seed Packs for $1.50 Each Free Shipping & Handling https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/free-seeds Don’t let anyone tell you it’s too late to start gardening! You can absolutely kick off a garden in August as long as you choose the right seeds. In this video, I’m sharing 5 perfect crops to plant this month, no matter where you live, hot, cold, or somewhere in between. From leafy greens and herbs to roots, fruits, and flowers, there’s still plenty of time to keep your garden growing strong through the heat and into the cooler months. MORE ➝ Plan your upcoming fall garden with our cool season planner ➝ Plan ahead and get on the list for our Fall Seed Collection: ➝ Get our Plate Planting Starter Kit: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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12 BEST Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs in your FALL GARDEN
08/04/2025
12 BEST Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs in your FALL GARDEN
If you think gardening ends in the summer, this video will completely change your mind. Fall is actually one of the best seasons to grow a productive, beautiful garden and I’m sharing my top 12 favorite things to plant every fall to keep your garden thriving through the colder months. From frost-hardy greens to nutrient-packed roots, fall fruit, and even flowers, this list will help you rethink everything you thought you knew about the fall garden and might just make it your favorite season to grow. Fall gardening is also the perfect time to add native plants to your space for beauty and pest protection. Watch this video to find out what to grow now, and check out the Gardenary Shop to get supplies for your own fall garden setup. IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Grab your free Plate Planting Starter Kit: ➝ Order fall seeds: ➝ Shop my favorite trellises: ➝ Shop my cedar raised beds: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: Visit the Gardenary Shop: . Follow Gardenary here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business Near You:
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PEAT MOSS IS BAD!!! (What to Use Instead)
07/30/2025
PEAT MOSS IS BAD!!! (What to Use Instead)
If you've ever filled your raised beds with peat moss because that's what everyone says to do, this video is going to give you a different perspective. I've decided to stop using peat moss and today I'm going to explain to you why you should too. In this video, we are going to go over the three reasons why we should all STOP using peat moss, and the best alternative to use. Peat Moss isn’t the only mistake you can make with your soil. Check out this video to learn more about what mistakes to avoid, and we've got supplies to help you get started. If you want to order any of our Gardenary trellises, raised beds, or tools, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: . IN THIS VIDEO: ➝ Shop the arch trellis you see in this video: ➝ Shop my cedar raised beds: ➝ Shop Gardenary Soil School: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop:. Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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What Plants to Grow in Each Raised Bed (bed depth vs root size)
07/25/2025
What Plants to Grow in Each Raised Bed (bed depth vs root size)
Plants not cooperating with you this season? Let me share a little secret with you. It may not be the soil, the sun, or even the seeds’ fault! It might all just come down to your bed being too shallow. In this video I’ll give you my best tips about how deep your raised bed should be depending on what you want to grow. Follow along with my simple formula to make planting way easier without sabotaging your harvest! IN THIS VIDEO: 🌱 Shop the Leaves, Roots, & Fruit book: 🌱 Shop cedar raised beds: 🌱 Shop standing cedar planter with trim: 🌱 Shop cedar raised bed garden with caps: 🌱 Shop standing cedar planter with caps: 🌱 Shop the arch trellis: 🌱 Shop the obelisk trellis: 🌱 Shop the panel trellis: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/nicole-panel-trellis 🌟 🌟 If you want to order any of our Gardenary trellises, raised beds, or tools, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: . MORE: 🌱 Plan your summer garden with our hot season planner (great for temps in the 90s and beyond): 🌱 Plan ahead and get on the list for our Fall Seed Collection: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Garden Coaching: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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Raised Beds vs In-Ground Gardens
07/22/2025
Raised Beds vs In-Ground Gardens
Are you trying to decide between putting in raised beds or going with an in-ground garden? In this episode, I’ll help you compare things like cost and time to set up, productivity, and how much you’ll actually enjoy working in your garden space. This is more than just a pro/con list. I want to help you make the best decision for YOU, your budget, style, space, and schedule. Stick around till the end because the best option is not the same for everybody! No matter which way you lean, we've got supplies to help you get started in the Gardenary Shop. If you want to order any of our Gardenary trellises, raised beds, or tools, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: . IN THIS EPISODE: ➝ Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: ➝ Shop my cedar raised beds: ➝ Visit the Gardenary Shop: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook: Find a Garden Coach Business in Your Area:
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How to Design a Raised Garden Bed
07/18/2025
How to Design a Raised Garden Bed
Are you ready to start a vegetable garden but worried it’ll turn out ugly or out of place? In this episode, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step system to design your own raised-bed garden like a pro so that it’s as beautiful as it is functional and fits into your space seamlessly. Note: This episode is better with visuals! Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uicVAbi6ZxY IN THIS EPISODE: ➞ Kitchen Garden Revival: ➞ Nicole Arch Trellis: ➞ Nicole Panel Trellis: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/nicole-panel-trellis ➞ Corten Steel Raised Beds: ➞ Formal Potager Arch Trellis: ➞ Modern Trellis: ➞ Traditional Diamond Rounded Arch Trellis: ➞ Cedar Raised Beds with Trim: 🌟🌟 If you want to order any of our Gardenary trellises or raised beds that you see in this video, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: . ➞ Watch us turn a blank space into a kitchen garden in this video: ➞ Watch me draw out different garden layouts in this video: https://youtu.be/35rzNinbLqk
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3 STEPS To Replace Grocery Store Herbs FOREVER
07/15/2025
3 STEPS To Replace Grocery Store Herbs FOREVER
🌱 Download your free herb resource: What if you never had to buy overpriced herbs from the grocery store ever again? In this episode, I’ll show you how to grow a year-round supply of herbs at home, even if you only have a little porch or patio. We’ll cover which herbs to grow, when to plant them, how to store them for winter, and why those clam shell packets of herbs at the grocery store are kind of a scam. IN THIS EPISODE: 🌱 Shop Leaves, Roots & Fruit: 🌱 Download your free herb resource: https://www.gardenary.com/herb-cheat-sheet (by the way, we thought it’d be more helpful to give you more info on the different herb families, plus a supply list to get you set up growing your own herbs, than a planting plan) 🌱 Shop The 5-Minute Gardener: 🌱 Watch this video on how to keep your cilantro from bolting: 🌱 Learn more about our Herb Garden Guide course: 🌱 Shop our favorite container for growing herbs: (use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop) 🌱 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU USE HERBS ➞ How to Make Rosemary Shortbread: ➞ How to Make Sage Bundles: ➞ How to Make a Butter Board: ➞ How to Make Herb Flatbread: ➞ How to Make Chimichurri: 🌱 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SAVE HERBS ➞ How to Make Frozen Basil Cubes: ➞ How to Dehydrate Chives: ➞ How to Make Herbal Teas: https://youtu.be/P-FW5mP1GwA ➞ How to Dry Herbs: ➞ How to Store Dried Herbs: Follow Gardenary Here: I nstagram: Facebook:
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VERTICAL GARDENING TIPS & IDEAS: Why and how to add VERTICAL SPACE to your garden in ANY SPACE
07/08/2025
VERTICAL GARDENING TIPS & IDEAS: Why and how to add VERTICAL SPACE to your garden in ANY SPACE
If you want to grow MORE food in LESS space, then you’ve got to start growing vertically. Using trellises also keeps your garden healthier and provides year-round beauty. Consider this episode to be your masterclass on vertical gardening. I’ll cover which plants to grow vertically, the best types of trellises to use, and how to install your trellises so that you enjoy the max benefits. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to match plants to the right vertical support like a gardening pro. IN THIS EPISODE: → Learn how to grow tomatoes on an arch trellis: → Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook:
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5 Seeds I Plant Every July
07/07/2025
5 Seeds I Plant Every July
Don’t listen to the naysayers! You CAN start a garden in the middle of July, BUT only if you plant the right plants. In this episide, I'm sharing a list of 5 seeds you can start in July (for every single one of you), whether you are gardening in a hot place, a cold place, or a mild place. From leafy greens and herbs, to roots, fruits and flowers, your garden doesn’t have to fully stop in the heat. Note: You’re in a hot climate if your summer temps are regularly in the 90s and up. You’re in a cool climate if you have a short window between your frost dates (so I’ve got fast-growing plants that will still make sure you get a harvest). And you’re in a mild climate if your temps are mostly in the 80s. IN THIS EPISODE: 🌱 Get your 10 FREE seed packets for your summer garden: 🌱 Shop our summer seed collection: 🌱 Shop our Hot Season Seed Collection: 🌱 Shop our Warm Season Seed Collection: MORE: 🌱 Plan your summer or upcoming fall garden with our warm season planner (great for temps in the 70s and 80s): 🌱 Plan your summer garden with our hot season planner (great for temps in the 90s and beyond): 🌱 Plan ahead and get on the list for our Fall Seed Collection: https://shop.gardenary.com/products/cool-season-seed-collection
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Use This Simple Trick to Stop Rabbits From Eating All Your Plants
07/01/2025
Use This Simple Trick to Stop Rabbits From Eating All Your Plants
Rabbits are adorable, but you probably don’t like them munching on your vegetable garden until all your leafy greens are nibbled down to nubs. If you've got a rabbit problem in your garden, this episode is for you. I’ve got tips and tricks to keep rabbits OUT of your garden. Note: No rabbits or bunnies were harmed in the making of this episode. We’re talking about organic and humane pest control practices only! IN THIS EPISODE: 🥕 Watch our Living Fence Video - The Secret to Protecting Your Garden Without a Fence: 🥕 Download my list of the Top 10 Native Plants to Grow in Your Yard: 🥕 Learn more about our Organic Pest Control Formula: 🥕 Read up on an easy garden cover: 🥕 Related videos: 🌱🌱 How to Control Pests in Your Garden: 🌱🌱 Replace Pesticides with These Plants: Follow Gardenary Here: Instagram: Facebook:
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20 BEST Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs for CONTAINER GARDENING
06/24/2025
20 BEST Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs for CONTAINER GARDENING
If you think your space is too small to grow your own herbs and veggies, then you’re going to love this episode. Some of the most beautiful, delicious, and nutrient-dense plants grow really well in container gardens. That includes herbs, tender leafy greens, roots, and flowers. In today's episode, I’ll tell you my top 20 container-friendly plants. I rank each one on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their ease of growing. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to plant up a container to be successful, healthy, and so beautiful. And stick around till the end—I’ll give you 3 easy plant combinations for your container garden. I N THIS EPISODE: 🪴 Shop the container I designed for growing herbs and leafy greens: 🪴 Learn more about growing these plants with my book, Leaves, Roots & Fruit: 🪴 Shop the obelisk trellises that are perfect for large containers: 🪴 Learn how to plant up a container or raised bed the Gardenary Way: 🪴 Shop our herb seed collection: 🪴 Shop our flower seed collection:
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Why I Use Sand in My Soil (Weird Things I Do)
06/10/2025
Why I Use Sand in My Soil (Weird Things I Do)
👩🌾 Download my free soil recipe here: Does your garden soil feel heavy, soggy, or just plain lifeless? Well, in this episode, I’ll tell you why sand might just be the missing ingredient your garden is begging for. I talk about how sand helps with drainage, how it stacks up against peat moss, and why it's actually more in line with how soil works in nature. Stick around till the end to learn how to create your own organic soil mix that’s light, fluffy, and everything your garden needs to grow like mine—no highly processed or synthetic materials required! IN THIS EPISODE: 👩🌾 Why I Stopped Using Peat: 👩🌾 Kitchen Garden Revival: 👩🌾 Free Soil Recipe Download: 👩🌾 Why I Add Worm Castings to Soil: 👩🌾 How to Quickly Test Your Garden Soil: 👩🌾 Learn everything you need to know about how to create, maintain, and amend your garden soil: RELATED: https://youtu.be/WDIuDM_s7sw https://youtu.be/qG5m__uoFGg
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20 Container Gardening Mistakes That Nobody Talks About
06/04/2025
20 Container Gardening Mistakes That Nobody Talks About
If you’ve ever killed a potted plant (and honestly, who hasn’t?), this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the 20 most common container gardening mistakes that I’ve made and seen my clients make. Whether you’re growing in a few pots on an apartment balcony or planning on starting small with your garden, listen to this podcast before you plant one more thing. This episode is NOT meant to discourage you from growing in containers. Container gardening is a fast and easy way to start growing. But I do hope to save you some of the frustration (and the fails) that I’ve experienced over the years.
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The Secret to Protecting Your Garden Without a Fence
06/02/2025
The Secret to Protecting Your Garden Without a Fence
🌼 Download the free list of my top 10 favorite native plants: Rabbits and squirrels and deer, oh my! Does it seem like every critter around wants to take a bite out of your vegetable garden? Well, what if I told you the problem isn’t really the pests? It’s your garden setup. You’ve basically placed an all-you-can-eat buffet for hungry wildlife in the middle of a bunch of grass. In today's episode, I’ll show you how something called a living fence can solve about 90% of your pest problems. IN THIS EPISODE: 🌼 Download my quick guide to easy native plants for pollinators and pest-control: 🌼 Learn more about ways to organically protect your garden from pests:
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DON’T Buy Ladybugs; PLANT THESE to Attract Native Ladybugs
05/29/2025
DON’T Buy Ladybugs; PLANT THESE to Attract Native Ladybugs
How do you bring all the ladybugs to the garden? Well, I’ll tell you one thing: the solution is NOT to buy them. (No judgement if you have.) I used to buy ladybugs and release them with my kids, and in less than an hour, every single little pollinator would have disappeared. So trust me when I say this is a waste of time and money. Instead of introducing ladybugs that come from afar, you can attract tons of ladybugs that live nearby, so they come and live in your garden. In this episod, I’ll tell you how to attract lots of ladybugs and how to ensure they stick around for the long haul. Learn more about our organic pest control system: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/organic-pest-control-formula-special
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5 Seeds I Plant Every June
05/27/2025
5 Seeds I Plant Every June
Wondering what to plant in June? You’re not too late to plant for summer. In this episode, I’ll tell you 5 seeds you can plant this month whether you’re in a hot climate, a colder climate, or somewhere in between. Note: You’re in a hot climate if your summertime temps will regularly be in the 90s; a mild climate if your temps are mostly in the 70s and 80s; and a colder climate if you’re just coming off your last frost date. IN THIS EPISODE: 🍅 Get 10 packets of seeds for FREE for your summer garden:
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The ONLY Way to Grow Tomatoes
05/23/2025
The ONLY Way to Grow Tomatoes
If you're still growing all your tomato plants inside those flimsy tomato cages from the hardware store, this is your sign to level up. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 MUCH better options to support your vining tomatoes, including the option I'm convinced is the only way to go if you want to maximize productivity in your garden. Then, I'll show you exactly how to set up your space so that you'll get tons of fruit all season long. Prepare to be SHOCKED at just how many tomatoes you get off of one trellis when you grow them my way. NOTE: We're talking about indeterminate, aka vining, tomatoes. Tomato cages are fine for determinate, or bush, tomatoes. IN THIS EPISODE: 🍅 Shop Kitchen Garden Revival: 🍅 Explore our collection of Obelisk Trellises: Shop my obelisk: 🍅 Explore our collection of Panel Trellises: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/panel-trellises Shop my panel trellis: 🍅 Explore our collection of Arch Trellises: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/arch-trellises Shop my arch trellis: LEARN MORE ABOUT GROWING TOMATOES ON YOUTUBE: 🍅 How to Get More Tomatoes from Your Tomato Plants: 🍅 How to Grow Tomatoes Up an Arch Trellis: 🍅 What Does a Tomato Sucker Look Like? 🍅 How to Transition a Trellis from Growing Peas to Tomatoes: 🍅 How to Build a Florida Weave Trellis: 🍅 The Complete Guide to Growing Organic Tomatoes:
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Best Flowers to Grow with Vegetables
05/14/2025
Best Flowers to Grow with Vegetables
Flowers add so many benefits to your vegetable garden. They attract beneficial insects like pest predators and pollinators to keep your garden problems small and your harvests as BIG as possible. They increase plant diversity. They can improve your soil health. Some flowers even repel certain pests. AND they add so much beauty to your space, which makes you want to spend even more time there. In this episdoe, I’ll share with you my favorite must-grow flowers to grow in the vegetable garden. 🌱Shop our favorite flower seeds here: https://shop.gardenary.com/search?q=flower Use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: . Tell me in the comments what flowers you’d like to watch me grow in my own garden and which one you’re most excited to grow this season!
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Summer Companion Planting Plans That Actually Work
05/12/2025
Summer Companion Planting Plans That Actually Work
Don't spend this summer growing just one type of plant in the garden and working hard for a disappointing harvest. If you haven't already learned the magic of companion planting, then consider this your companion planting guide for vegetables you'll definitely want to grow this summer. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 of my favorite warm season plant combos. These combinations will triple your harvest and protect your garden from pests. Your garden will practically take care of itself—and it'll look beautiful while it's at it. 🌱 If you want to order any of our Gardenary seeds that you hear about in this episode, use code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase in the Gardenary Shop (or follow this link: . 🌱 Learn how to plan out and plant your summer garden: 🌼 Learn more about how to plan out and plant your summer garden: 🌻 Learn how to plant and grow the Gardenary way: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube
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Replace Pesticides with These Plants
05/09/2025
Replace Pesticides with These Plants
You don't need to spray a bunch of pesticides to control pests in your garden. Long before the invention of chemical sprays, nature had a way of protecting itself from predators, and we can take notes! All you need to do to control pests is plant 3 different types of plants in and around your garden space: 🌱 Bouncers 🌱 Aromatic herbs from the mint family 🌱 Onion family plants 🌱 Marigolds 🌻 Decoys/Trap Crops 🌻 Flowers like nasturtiums, calendula, zinnias, and sunflowers 🌻 Brassicas like radishes, mustard greens and collard greens 🌻 Cilantro, dill, parsley, and fennel 🌼 Enforcers 🌼 Cilantro, parsley, and dill flowers 🌼 Flowers like cosmos, coreopsis, and zinnias 🌼 Native plants like milkweed and goldenrods 🌻 Learn how to plant and grow the Gardenary way: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-youtube
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