Apr 13, 2021
I think we all know that there are a lot of lessons to be
learned in the garden and that's twofold: literally how to garden
and how to grow food, reconnect with our food chain, and deepen our
relationship with nature. I am so excited to deepen my gardening
knowledge this summer with My First Garden Series, where I
troubleshoot and try my first shot at outdoor gardening outside of
the tiny balcony garden that I have had since I've launched the
show. In this episode, I invite Nicole from Gardenary for an
in-depth garden coaching, sprinkled with wonderful insights about
self-love, reconnecting with nature, and just life in general.
Let’s dive in!
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In this episode we learn:
- [00:04:40] The exciting news for the Bloom and Grow
community!
- [00:08:23] Who is Nicole Burke of Gardenary, how she turned
into a gardener, and how gardening has helped her regain her sense
of self
- [00:11:37] How the idea behind Gardenary came to be and
Nicole’s ultimate dream for the company
- [00:15:10] Maria shares her first garden experience, her
gardening education, and what she hopes to accomplish this
gardening season
- [00:16:47] The advantages of raised bed gardening vs row
gardening and in-ground gardening
- [00:18:03] The minimum space, cost, and time requirements for
beginner gardeners
- [00:22:07] Nicole’s raised bed suggestion for long and
rectangular plots of land and how to work with constraints in your
garden
- [00:25:20] What is the maximum width for a garden bed? How much
space should you put in between your garden beds?
- [00:30:43] How to address garden planning overwhelm and why
Nicole believes gardening shouldn’t take time
- [00:32:45] Why setting up your garden properly is doing 90% of
the work
- [00:34:37] Maria shares her favorite stroll and gardening
companion
- [00:36:25] Where to get the best grow lights for all plant
needs and the best seed starter packages for this season!
- [00:39:06] The best gardening advice Maria has gotten from her
mom
- [00:39:54] Nicole shares the meaning behind her saying “think
about nature” and how to reshape our thinking when it comes to
plants and their growing abilities
- [00:43:47] Which plants should you mix in in your bed? How
understanding plant families and the best seasons to grow them can
give you the best yield
- [00:47:04] Should you be mindful of shading when combining
large plants with smaller ones? Nicole shares the better factors
that you should consider: temperature and timing
- [00:49:39] Where should you face your beds?
- [00:50:53] Should you start flowers from seeds or from
seedlings? What are the best flowers to grow for beginners?
- [00:54:06] The best smaller sunflowers to grow and where to
place them in your garden bed
- [00:55:25] Since most trellises are expensive, can you make a
trellis on your own?
- [00:57:20] How many cherry tomato plants do you need to achieve
Nicole’s amazing tomato arch?
- [00:59:27] Can you grow more than one plant on one trellis?
Nicole shares some garden style tips when growing vines
- [01:00:46] The magic of gardening and what this hobby teaches
us about life and growth
- [01:01:27] Why everyone should try kitchen gardening
- [01:05:02] Maria’s current garden situation and what she is
looking forward to!
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