July is when the garden either rewards you or roasts you, and this episode is us being honest about which one is happening in ours. We're walking through what's actually thriving right now versus what we planted with high hopes and have since quietly stopped checking on. Tomatoes are having a moment, the tea herbs are peaking before the heat turns them bitter, and we get into what we're succession planting to keep the harvest going instead of watching it crash by August.We also get into the July gap nobody talks about, the stretch where spring crops are done and fall crops aren't in yet, and what we're doing with that space instead of leaving it empty.If you're gardening through peak summer in a hot zone like 8 or trying to keep things going in a cooler zone like 6, this is your July garden reality check ?Support our podcast and get exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

You sent in the questions, and we're answering them! In this listener Q&A episode, we're diving into your gardening questions, sharing our experiences, and chatting about the things that don't always fit into a regular episode. From growing tips and garden challenges to homesteading, content creation, and everything in between, this episode feels like sitting down for a conversation with friends in the garden.Thanks to everyone who submitted questions?we had a blast recording this one!Support our podcast and get exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

We don't know what we expected. Probably to laugh and move on...But the cards had opinions.

We pulled tarot for our gardens and somehow ended up having one of the more honest conversations we've had about where we actually are with our lives.

Come for the chaos, stay for Meg's reading that was uncomfortably accurate.

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One teaspoon of healthy soil holds more living organisms than there are people on Earth. Meagan and Dagny break down the science of what?s actually in your garden soil ? the bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and mycorrhizal networks doing work you?ve never given them credit for. They cover what tilling and over-fertilizing actually do to soil biology, what the research actually says (vs. what went viral), and a practical soil health audit any gardener can run this weekend.Mentioned in this episode:Soil food web research: Dr. Elaine Ingham, USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceGlomalin discovery: Dr. Sara Wright, USDA (1996)No-dig gardening: Charles DowdingMycorrhizal network research: Toby Kiers lab, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamSupport our podcast and get exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

What should you be planting in June? In this episode, we're digging into the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can still sow this month for a productive summer and fall garden. We'll share what we're planting, what's thriving in our gardens right now, crops that love the heat, and a few June gardening mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this episode will help you make the most of your growing season.

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Welcome to The Garden Girls Podcast!

We?re Meg and Dagny?two gardening content creators whose friendship started in a group chat filled with plant questions, garden wins, and the occasional gardening chaos. Eventually, we thought... why not invite everyone else into the conversation?

Each week, we'll be digging into all things gardening?from growing food and flowers to preserving the harvest, garden experiments, historical deep dives, hot takes, and the mistakes we're making along the way. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a complete beginner, or just someone who loves hearing passionate people talk about plants, you're in the right place.

In this trailer episode, we're sharing what inspired us to start the podcast, what you can expect from future episodes, and why we think gardening conversations should be both educational and entertaining.

Grab your coffee, tea, or seed catalog and join us. We're so glad you're here.

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Most of the advice out there about getting kids into gardening is optimized for a perfect afternoon. This episode isn't that.I'm talking about what actually works when you have limited time, low buy-in from a small person, and a garden that cannot absorb a lot of chaos. Because kids don't need a curriculum. They need one thing that belongs to them and enough space to mess it up.If you've been waiting for the right moment to start ? this is it. The bar is lower than you think.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Meg and Dagny get into the details of how they actually plan a garden party; the vibe, the food, the seating, what to do when it rains, and the things they've learned from throwing a few of them. Less Pinterest board, more real decisions made by two people who garden for a living and still stress about it.

What's in this episode: how they set the mood without overdoing the decor, what food actually works when you're eating outside, seating setups that don't make your guests miserable, and the rain plan neither of them had.

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Does companion planting actually work ? or have we been following folklore dressed up as gardening advice?In this episode, we go deep on one of the most confusing topics in the gardening world. We debunk four of the biggest companion planting myths (including the beloved basil-and-tomatoes "flavor enhancer" claim), explain what scientists actually call this practice (hint: not companion planting), and tell you what the research genuinely supports.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

May is when the garden really starts to feel alive?and in this episode, we?re sharing everything we?re growing right now. From the crops that are thriving to the ones we?re experimenting with (and maybe already side-eyeing a little), we?re walking through what?s going into our gardens this month and why.We talk about our favorite warm-season vegetables, the flowers we can?t live without, and what we?re skipping this year. Plus, we get into what?s actually working in our gardens right now vs. what looks good on paper but never quite delivers.If you?ve been wondering what to plant in May?especially in a warmer climate like Zone 8 or a cooler one like Zone 6?this episode will give you ideas, inspiration, and a realistic look at what?s worth your time this month.Whether you?re planting tomatoes, loading up on herbs, or just trying to stay one step ahead of the heat, this is your May garden reset ?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

We've been talking to our plants for years. Turns out, they've been trying to tell us something back. In this episode, Meagan and Dagny sit down with  ?@theplantpapi?  ? a therapist, houseplant creator, and genuinely one of our favorite humans on the internet ? to talk about what plant care can teach us about taking care of ourselves. Watering as consistency. Repotting as growth. Pruning as letting go. Dormancy as permission to rest. It's a mental health conversation disguised as a gardening episode, and we're not sorry about it. Plus rapid fire questions, houseplant tips woven throughout, and at least one moment where we accidentally got real.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Unlock the whimsical side of gardening as Meg and Dagny take you beyond the plants?into a world where beehives are painted like rainbows, trees hide secret pasts, and planting your placenta becomes a garden art project. This episode blends humor, curiosity, and unexpected insights about nature, autoimmunity, and the magic of everyday life.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Garlic is in almost every kitchen on earth ? but have you ever wondered how it got there? In this episode, we're tracing the full history of one of humanity's oldest cultivated plants, from ancient Egypt where pyramid workers were literally paid in garlic, to the Silk Road traders who spread it across continents, to the vampire folklore that made it legendary, to the backyard garden beds where so many of us are growing it today.It's a history episode, a food episode, and honestly kind of a love letter to one of the most satisfying things you can grow.If you've ever tucked a garlic clove into the ground in October and felt a little bit of magic in that ? this episode is for you.Garden Girls Podcast is for gardeners who like to go a little deeper. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Leave a comment: what's your favorite variety to grow?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In this episode, we?re joined by Chia Ming Ro @coastal_homestead for a conversation all about chaos gardening, garden design, and learning to embrace failure in the garden ?We talk about what happens when you let go of perfection, why ?messy? gardens can actually be more productive and beautiful, and how failure is often the best teacher?especially when growing your own food.If you?ve ever felt like you?re doing gardening ?wrong? or struggling to keep everything perfect, this episode is your permission slip to relax, experiment, and lean into the process.This is one of those conversations that will change how you see your garden.Let us know your thoughts in the comments?are you a chaos gardener or a planner?#gardening #chaosgardening #gardendesign #growyourownfood #podcastOur main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach @coastal_homesteadListen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

If you?ve been wondering what to plant in April, this is exactly what we?re growing in our garden right now. In this episode, we?re sharing our real-time April garden plans, what we?ve already planted, what we?re direct sowing, and what we?re still starting from seed.We talk through what?s actually working in a Zone 8 garden this time of year, including spring vegetables, flowers, and the crops we?re most excited about (and a few we?re a little unsure about). This is a very honest garden update ? not just what should be planted in April, but what we?re personally doing in our own gardens right now.If you?re planning your spring garden or trying to figure out what to grow in April, this episode will give you ideas, inspiration, and a realistic look at what?s going in the ground this month.Whether you?re growing in raised beds, containers, or a backyard garden, April is one of the biggest planting windows of the year ? and we?re taking full advantage of it.Make sure to follow along for more monthly garden updates, seasonal planting guides, and real-life gardening conversations.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Our obsession with tea reaches new heights! Let's dive in to exactly what you can plant right now if you want to grow a tea garden, and why you probably need a tea garden of your own too. What other tea plants would you add?Dagny's book Grow a Tea Garden:https://thecottagepeach.myshopify.com/products/growing-your-own-tea-garden-ebook-copyOur main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

If your garden is producing more food than you can eat, it?s time to start preserving the harvest.In this episode we?re talking about different ways to preserve garden produce?from beginner-friendly methods like freezing and dehydrating to more traditional techniques like fermentation and water bath canning.Food preservation is one of the best ways to reduce food waste, save money, and enjoy your garden harvest long after the growing season ends. Whether you?re growing tomatoes, herbs, peppers, cucumbers, or berries, there are simple ways to extend the life of your harvest.We also talk about which preservation methods are easiest to start with and what tools you actually need to get started.If you?re growing your own food, learning how to preserve it is the next step toward getting the most out of your garden.Let us know in the comments?what?s your favorite way to preserve your harvest?Here's where you can find the E-BOOK!https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/products/more-than-canning-easy-unique-ways-to-preserve-the-harvest-e-book?variant=51915599085851Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Preserving E-BOOK:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/products/more-than-canning-easy-unique-ways-to-preserve-the-harvest-e-book?variant=51915599085851Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In this episode we?re talking about why gardening can be more than just a hobby ? it can actually be an act of resistance.For most of human history, growing food was a normal part of everyday life. But in modern society we?ve become increasingly disconnected from where our food comes from and dependent on systems that feel out of our control.Gardening pushes back against that.Planting a garden means learning skills that our grandparents once knew by heart. It means building resilience, feeding your family, supporting pollinators, and reconnecting with the natural world.In this conversation we talk about how gardening gives people a sense of autonomy, why so many people are turning back to growing food, and how even a small backyard garden can change the way you think about food, community, and independence.Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do? is plant a seed.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In this episode we?re talking about something that doesn?t get discussed enough in gardening: ambiance.A beautiful garden isn?t just about what you grow ? it?s about how the space feels when you?re in it. The light, the sounds, the movement, the smells, the little details that make you want to stay outside just a little longer.We?re sharing the things that make the biggest difference in creating a garden that feels like a retreat ? from flowers that attract pollinators and herbs that release fragrance when you brush past them, to lighting, seating, water features, and the wildlife that bring a garden to life.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

March is one of the most exciting months in the garden, and in this episode we?re talking about everything we?re planting right now. From cool-season crops to early spring seedlings, we walk through our full March garden plan and share what seeds are going in the ground, what we?re starting indoors, and which varieties we?re most excited about this year.We also talk about how we decide what to grow each season, crops that always earn a spot in the garden, and a few new things we?re experimenting with this spring. If you?re wondering what to plant in March or just want some inspiration for your own garden, this episode will give you plenty of ideas to get the season started.Spring planting season is officially here, and there?s nothing better than getting seeds in the soil and watching the garden wake up again.Happy growing ?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Do you really need a dark, damp basement to grow mushrooms? Is it actually safe to eat fungi you grew on a wet piece of cardboard? And why are so many people turning their shady backyard corners into mini mushroom farms? I'm breaking down the weird world of home mycology, to show you how you can transform your wasted garden space into a gourmet food forest.How to grow mushrooms ebook:https://thecottagepeach.myshopify.com/products/grow-mushrooms-at-home-ebookWhere I get my mushroom spawn:https://northspore.sjv.io/k01mnMOur main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Did carrots really help pilots see in the dark? Was orange chosen for political reasons? And why did people believe carrots could basically fix your eyes? We?re breaking down the surprisingly spicy history of carrots, from ancient cultivation to World War II propaganda, and how one vegetable became a national symbol.

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https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/my-favorite-carrot-cake-recipe/Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Designing our dream gardens for some of our favorite celebrities! Who's garden should we dream up next?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

This week we?re doing something different ? a full summer garden seed draft. Just like a fantasy draft, we took turns picking from the same pool of crops to build our ultimate garden teams. From tomatoes and peppers to squash, melons, herbs, and even a wild card round, every choice mattered. Once a variety was picked, it was off the board ? and yes, there was stealing involved. This episode is part strategy, part chaos, and a surprisingly great way to think about what actually deserves space in a summer garden. Let us know whose garden you?d plant and what you would?ve drafted instead.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

February might still feel like winter, but the garden season is already waking up. In this episode, we?re breaking down exactly what you can start planting right now, both indoors and outdoors, so you can get a head start on spring without jumping the gun. We talk through starting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant from seed inside, direct sowing cold-hardy crops like leafy greens, peas, and root vegetables outside, and transplanting out alliums and brassicas that were started last month. We also share timing tips, beginner-friendly planting advice, and little things that can make or break your February garden. If you?re itching to get your hands in the dirt but don?t want to sabotage your future harvest, this episode will give you a realistic, doable game plan for what to grow in February.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we?re sitting down for one of our favorite kinds of conversations ? a good old What?s Growing On catch-up.

We talk about what?s happening in the garden right now, what?s thriving, what?s struggling, and what we?re excited to plant and grow next. We also chat about life lately, what?s been keeping us busy, and the things we?re looking forward to as the season continues.

These episodes are meant to feel like you?re hanging out with us in the garden ? no pressure, no how-to?s, just honest conversation, garden rambling, and real life updates.

If you?re gardening along with us or just want something cozy to listen to while you water, weed, or unwind, we?re really glad you?re here ?

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Would you rather lose your favorite plant forever? or never be able to buy seeds again? ??

In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we?re playing Would You Rather: Gardener Edition ? and things spiral quickly. From impossible plant choices to chaotic garden scenarios, we put our gardener morals to the test and definitely expose ourselves a little along the way.

This episode is lighthearted, unhinged, and perfect if you love gardening but don?t take it too seriously. We talk through ridiculous hypotheticals, unpopular gardening opinions, and the kinds of choices no gardener should ever have to make ? yet somehow we do anyway.

Grab your coffee, your pruning shears, or your emotional support houseplant and play along with us. Drop your answers in the comments because we need to know what you would choose.

New episodes of the Garden Girls Podcast drop weekly. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In today?s episode of The Garden Girls Podcast, we?re diving into what you can actually start in the garden in January?because yes, the season is already beginning. We break down how to start alliums, brassicas, perennial herbs, and spring flowers from seed, what they need to thrive, and why January is such a powerful head start for a successful growing season. Whether you?re itching to get your hands in the dirt or just trying to make the most of winter, this episode will get you excited (and confident) to start growing!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

In today?s episode of The Garden Girls Podcast, we?re diving into what you can actually start in the garden in January?because yes, the season is already beginning. We break down how to start alliums, brassicas, perennial herbs, and spring flowers from seed, what they need to thrive, and why January is such a powerful head start for a successful growing season. Whether you?re itching to get your hands in the dirt or just trying to make the most of winter, this episode will get you excited (and confident) to start growing!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***

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Before fries, chips, and mashed potatoes? there was chaos.In this episode, we?re digging into the wild, dark, and surprisingly dramatic history of the potato?from being feared as poisonous, to fueling population booms, to causing one of the most devastating famines in history.Potatoes changed the course of human history more than almost any other crop, and their rise wasn?t exactly smooth. If you?ve ever taken this humble tuber for granted, this episode might just change your mind.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

While the garden sleeps, we're crafting and planning our little hearts out waiting for spring. Here's how we like to stay busy and a peek into some of our other favorite hobbies to pass the time!

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Tomatoes may be the most popular plant to grow in a garden now, but that wasn't always the case! The history of tomatoes is fraught with controversy, so let's dig in and see how they became the golden child of the garden. Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Here's what we'd do with three different gardening budgets if we started our garden from scratch!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

We're getting our hands dirty and chatting all things soil health so you can grow your best garden ever!

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Planting spring bulbs is an easy way to get early color in your garden that you can do right now! We're chatting about exactly how to plant them and what we want to plant.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

We're chatting with author of Grow a New Garden Becky Searle about the magic of ecosystems and the most important things to consider when starting a garden from scratch!

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Spooky season wouldn't be complete without spooky story time! Meg shares 3 of the spookiest poisonous plants that pop up in backyards everywhere.

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Celebrating spooky season with an eerily accurate garden themed tarot reading!

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Some big life updates and chatting about what we're planting/harvesting/pulling out of our fall gardens!

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You asked, we answer! A garden girls Q&A is here :)

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Today, we are chatting with our good friend  ?@gardenzaddy?  about helpful herbs that we cultivate and use in our gardens. What are your favorite herbs to grow? Let us know in the comments! Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

We invited our good friend, Brooke Morgan (@whatbrookegrows) into the group chat to discuss some controversial gardening hot takes! Let us know your thought and opinions on these hot takes in the comments (:Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

You submitted your garden struggles, and we're here to help you try and solve them! What are you having problems with in your garden now?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Since we test so many garden tools, we're sharing our favorites today as well as some rapid fire shopping hauls!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

We're talking all things herbal tea today with some of our favorite plants and ways to use herbalism in your garden!

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We have a very special guest today, Brian Brigantti of Red Leaf Ranch! Join us as we chat about our gardens, manifesting abundance, and how the garden helps us with our Mental Health.

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Laugh with us as we read our favorite listener gardening "confessions"! Do you relate to any of these? Let us know your confessions in the comments!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod

Neither of us has a plan for our fall garden, so listen as we work through our thought process and make decisions on what to plant and why!Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Chat with us about all things sun, sunscreen, and sunburns in the garden! As gardeners, we are out in the sun quite a bit- and today we're going over some tips and statistics to inspire you to stay protected! What are your best sun protection tips?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod

If you're a beginner gardener, here is our TED Talk. We discuss our best tips for beginner gardeners, what we would plant, what we would avoid planting, and more. If you have any additional beginner gardener tips for our listeners, put them in the comments! Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Epic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*