The Messed Up Gardener: Recent Episodes
Esther Aitken
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.
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Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Yellow leaves have a remarkable ability to make gardeners panic.
One day the plant looks fine.
The next, two leaves have turned pale.
Before long, you are wondering whether it needs more water, less water, fertiliser, better soil, pest treatment...
...or a respectful burial.
But yellow leaves are not a diagnosis.
They are a symptom.
And the position, pattern and timing of that yellowing can tell you far more than the colour alone.
In Episode 189 of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams takes a slightly more technical look at what yellow leaves may really be trying to tell you.
Because yellowing can be connected to nutrient shortages...
But it can also be caused by waterlogged roots, dry soil, cold conditions, low light, pests, disease, transplant stress or natural ageing.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 What chlorosis means and why it describes a symptom rather than the cause
🌱 Why yellowing on older leaves may tell a different story from yellowing on new growth
🌱 How the pattern inside the leaf can help narrow down the problem
🌱 Why nutrients can be present in the soil but still unavailable to the plant
🌱 How root stress, waterlogging and compaction can cause leaves to turn yellow
🌱 Why adding more fertiliser can sometimes make the problem worse
🌱 How both overwatering and underwatering can create similar symptoms
🌱 When low light, pests, disease or physical damage may be involved
🌱 Why some yellow leaves are completely normal
🌱 A simple yellow-leaf diagnosis process you can use in your own garden
If you have ever looked at a yellowing plant and wondered whether to water it, feed it, spray it or leave it alone...
This episode will help you slow down, read the clues and make one measured decision at a time.
Because the most useful question is not simply:
“Why is this leaf yellow?”
It is:
“Where did the yellowing begin... and what else changed?”
🎧 Press play above to listen.
🍄 A Little Gift for NZ Podcast Listeners
Many of you know that growing food is a big part of my world. Alongside the vegetable garden, I also grow gourmet oyster mushrooms through Mushrooms By The Sea.
If you’ve ever wanted to try growing your own gourmet mushrooms at home, I’d love to give you 10% off your first order.
Simply use the code:
🍄 SHROOM10
at checkout.
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
Discount applies to full-priced items only and cannot be used on products already on sale or discounted.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with another gardener or leaving a review. Every share and every review helps more people discover the show.
I’d also love to hear...
What plant in your garden is showing yellow leaves at the moment?
📩 themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
🌿 Follow the Journey
Facebook / Instagram
🌿 The Messed-Up Gardener
🍄 Mushrooms By The Sea
🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you’d like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
🌱 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you design your garden with purpose and intention.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember...
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Winter damage does not always happen in one obvious moment.
More often, it builds slowly through cold soil, wet roots, short days, wind and plants that cannot recover as quickly as they would in spring or summer.
That is why winter problems are so easy to misread.
A plant may still be alive, but growth has stopped. Leaves begin to yellow. Soil stays wet for days. Seedlings barely move.
And before long, we assume the garden needs more water, more fertiliser or more protection.
But sometimes the garden is not asking for more.
It is asking you to understand what kind of stress it is under.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams takes a more technical look at what winter is really doing to your garden.
You’ll discover:
🌱 The difference between slowed growth, cold stress and frost damage
🌱 Why wet soil can be more dangerous than frost
🌱 What frost cloth really does and how to use it properly
🌱 How winter wind, poor airflow and waterlogging affect plant health
🌱 Why pale or stalled plants do not always need more fertiliser
🌱 How to judge winter watering more accurately
🌱 Which plants to protect, monitor or let go
🌱 A simple winter survival check to use this week
If you have ever wondered whether a winter plant is cold, hungry, waterlogged, frost-damaged or simply waiting for better conditions...
This episode will help you look beyond the symptoms and understand what may really be happening.
Because winter gardening is often less about encouraging growth...
...and more about protecting the garden’s ability to grow again.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
🍄 A Little Gift for NZ Podcast Listeners
Many of you know that growing food is a big part of my world. Alongside the vegetable garden, I also grow gourmet oyster mushrooms through Mushrooms By The Sea.
If you’ve ever wanted to try growing your own gourmet mushrooms at home, I’d love to give you 10% off your first order.
Simply use the code:
🍄 SHROOM10
at checkout.
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
Discount applies to full-priced items only and cannot be used on products already on sale or discounted.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with another gardener or leaving a review. Every share and every review helps more people discover the show.
I’d also love to hear...
What is the biggest winter challenge in your garden right now: frost, wind, wet soil or something else?
📩 themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
🌿 Follow the Journey
Facebook / Instagram
🌿 The Messed-Up Gardener
🍄 Mushrooms By The Sea
🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you’d like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
🌱 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you design your garden with purpose and intention.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember...
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today's Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Have you ever stood in your garden and thought...
"That's it. I'm ripping everything out."
Not because the garden has failed...
But because it suddenly feels too messy.
Too many weeds.
Too many unfinished jobs.
Too many decisions waiting all at once.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores one of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make when they feel overwhelmed.
Because most gardens don't actually need rebuilding.
They need resetting.
A messy garden isn't always a sign that everything has gone wrong.
Sometimes it's simply a sign that life has been busy, the seasons are changing, and the garden is asking for one small, sensible step instead of one enormous project.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why most messy gardens don't need a complete rebuild
🌱 The difference between a garden that's noisy and a garden that's truly struggling
🌱 How finding what's still working can completely change the way you see your garden
🌱 Why reducing visual clutter often makes the real problems much easier to solve
🌱 The power of choosing one recovery zone instead of trying to fix everything at once
🌱 How removing everyday gardening frustrations helps you build momentum again
🌱 A simple garden reset exercise you can try this week
If you've ever looked at your garden and felt tempted to start over...
This episode is a reminder that you probably don't need a fresh start.
You just need the next sensible step.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
🍄 A Little Gift for NZ Podcast Listeners
Many of you know that growing food is a big part of my world. Alongside the vegetable garden, I also grow gourmet oyster mushrooms through Mushrooms By The Sea.
If you've ever wanted to try growing your own gourmet mushrooms at home, I'd love to give you 10% off your first order.
Simply use the code:
🍄 SHROOM10
at checkout.
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
Discount applies to full-priced items only and cannot be used on products already on sale or discounted.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with another gardener or leaving a review. Every share and every review helps more people discover the show.
I'd also love to hear...
What's one small reset your garden needs right now?
📩 themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
🌿 Follow the Journey
Facebook / Instagram
🌿 The Messed-Up Gardener
🍄 Mushrooms By The Sea
🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
🌱 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you design your garden with purpose and intention.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember...
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Have you ever noticed that some crops seem to teach you far more than they ever produce?
Not because they're difficult...
But because they're honest.
A row of radishes can teach you about timing.
A lettuce can teach you when conditions are changing.
Silver beet quietly builds confidence.
Tomatoes have a remarkable way of keeping even experienced gardeners humble.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores why the simplest crops often become our greatest teachers.
Because beginner crops are not really beginner crops at all.
They're foundation crops.
The ones that quietly help us develop the habits, confidence, and observation skills that stay with us for years.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why the easiest crops often teach the biggest gardening lessons
🌱 How silver beet quietly builds confidence when other crops struggle
🌱 Why lettuce, beans, peas, and radishes give some of the clearest feedback in the garden
🌱 The surprising lessons tomatoes, potatoes, herbs, and zucchini can teach every gardener
🌱 Why matching crops to the skills you want to develop can transform the way you garden
🌱 How simplifying your garden can actually help you learn more
🌱 One simple question to ask before planting your next crop
If you've ever wondered whether you're "doing gardening right"...
This episode is a gentle reminder that every crop is teaching you something.
Sometimes the most ordinary crops grow the best gardeners.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
🍄 A Little Gift for Podcast Listeners
Many of you know that growing food is a big part of my world. Alongside the vegetable garden, I also grow gourmet oyster mushrooms through Mushrooms By The Sea.
If you've ever wanted to try growing your own gourmet mushrooms at home, I'd love to give you 10% off your first order.
Use the code:
🍄 SHROOM10
at checkout on your first order.
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
Discount applies to full-priced items only and cannot be used on products already on sale or discounted.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with another gardener or leaving a review. Every share and every review helps more people discover the show.
I'd also love to hear...
Which crop has taught you the most?
📩 themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
🌿 Follow the Journey
Facebook / Instagram
🌿 The Messed-Up Gardener
🍄 Mushrooms By The Sea
🌱 Helpful Garden ResourcesIf you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
🌱 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you design your garden with purpose and intention.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember...
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Have you ever walked into your garden and immediately assumed something had gone wrong?
A yellow leaf. A wilted seedling.
A plant that suddenly looks unhappy for no obvious reason.
It's amazing how quickly a garden can make us feel like we've failed.
But what if your garden isn't criticizing you at all?
What if it's simply trying to tell you something?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores one of the most valuable gardening skills you can develop—not growing better plants, but learning how to read what your garden is trying to communicate.
Because every garden is constantly giving feedback.
The challenge is learning the difference between information, genuine problems, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Not every yellow leaf is a disaster.
Not every pest is a crisis.
And not every struggling plant means you're doing something wrong.
Sometimes the best thing a gardener can do isn't react faster...
It's pause, observe, and ask better questions.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why gardens are constantly giving feedback—and why that isn't bad news
🌱 How to stop turning every garden problem into a personal failure
🌱 Why most garden feedback isn't nearly as urgent as it first feels
🌱 The difference between symptoms, causes, and assumptions
🌱 How weather, timing and a plant's natural life cycle often explain more than we realize
🌱 Why overcorrecting can sometimes create bigger problems than the original issue
🌱 A simple garden feedback walk that will help you make calmer, more confident gardening decisions
If you've ever found yourself standing in the garden wondering...
"What have I done wrong?"
This episode offers a completely different way of looking at what your garden is trying to tell you.
Because feedback isn't failure.
It's how the garden teaches us.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with another gardener or leaving a review. Every share and every review helps more people discover the show.
I'd also love to hear what your own garden has been teaching you lately.
📩 themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
https://www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz/products/blue-oyster-grow-kit
🌿 Follow the Journey
Facebook / Instagram
🌿 The Messed Up Gardener
🍄 Mushrooms By The Sea
🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a selection of free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence and grow more successfully.
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you design your garden with purpose and intention.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Have you ever found yourself standing in the garden thinking…
"Right... time to start again."
It feels like a new season means beginning from scratch.
New crops. New plans. New jobs.
But what if that's not actually true?
What if your garden has been quietly building on everything you've already done—even when it doesn't look like it?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores one of the biggest mindset shifts gardeners can make.
Because while the plants may change with the seasons, the garden itself never truly starts over.
Your soil remembers. Your compost keeps working.Your trees keep growing.
And every success, mistake and observation leaves something valuable behind for the next season.
This episode is all about learning to see the progress that's already there instead of constantly feeling like you're back at the beginning.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why your garden is never really "starting over"
🌱 The hidden progress that's happening beneath the surface every season
🌱 How the awkward in-between stages often teach us the most
🌱 Why optimism works best when it's paired with evidence from your own garden
🌱 The simple question that leads to better planting decisions every season
🌱 How to identify the little frustrations that are quietly making gardening harder than it needs to be
🌱 What Esther calls your Garden Capital—and why recognising it changes everything
If you've ever looked at an empty garden bed and felt like all your hard work has disappeared…
This episode will help you see your garden in a completely different way.
Because every season leaves something behind.
The trick is learning to notice it.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
This week's episode also includes a special shout-out to Beequip NZ, a fantastic New Zealand beekeeping supplier that Esther has personally enjoyed working with. From innovative beekeeping equipment to some of the best customer service you'll find, they're well worth checking out.
🐝 Beequip NZ
https://beequip.nz/
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with another gardener or leaving a review. Every share and every review helps more people discover the show.
I'd also love to hear what your own garden has taught you this season.
📩 themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌐 www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
🌿 Follow the Journey
Facebook / Instagram
🌿 The Messed Up Gardener,
🍄 Mushrooms By The Sea
🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a selection of free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence and grow more successfully.
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing.
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you design your garden with purpose and intention.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Have you ever felt like your garden is working harder than it should?
The plants are growing...
You're putting in the effort...
But somehow the results never seem to match the work.
What if the problem isn't that your garden has lots of things going wrong...
What if one hidden constraint is quietly holding everything else back?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores one of the most overlooked ideas in home gardening — the garden bottleneck.
Not in a complicated or highly technical way...
But through practical, everyday examples that will help you start seeing your own garden differently.
Because the truth is, many gardeners spend their time treating symptoms instead of identifying the one thing that's limiting the entire system.
Sometimes it's sunlight. Sometimes it's watering. Sometimes it's time.
Sometimes it's simply the way the garden fits into your daily life.
When you learn to recognise these hidden bottlenecks, gardening becomes less about constantly working harder and more about making thoughtful changes that create lasting improvements.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why several garden problems can often be traced back to one hidden limitation
🌱 How to tell the difference between a symptom and the real cause
🌱 Why more effort doesn't always produce better results
🌱 The surprising bottlenecks that have nothing to do with soil, fertiliser, or pests
🌱 How good garden design quietly removes frustration before it begins
🌱 Why convenience plays a much bigger role in productivity than most gardeners realise
🌱 The forgotten harvest bottleneck that causes many home gardens to underperform
🌱 A simple way to start thinking like a "garden detective" and identify what's really holding your garden back
If you've ever looked around your garden and wondered why things just don't seem to be coming together...
This episode may help you discover that you've been solving the wrong problem.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show and supports the continued growth of our gardening community.
I'd also love to hear what you think your biggest garden bottleneck is. Sometimes another pair of eyes is all it takes to spot the one thing quietly limiting everything else.
📩 Reach out here:
themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
🌿 Follow the Journey
🌿 The Messed Up Gardener
🍄 Shesther's Gourmet 🍄Mushrooms by the Sea www.mushroomsbythesea.co.nz
🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What makes a garden successful?
Is it the tidy paths?
The beautiful flowers?
The perfectly mulched beds?
Or is it something else entirely?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores a question that can completely change the way you look at your garden:
Is your garden useful?
Because while there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a beautiful garden, appearance and usefulness are not always the same thing.
A garden can look incredible and still be difficult to maintain.
It can be full of plants and still contribute very little to your meals.
It can photograph beautifully and still create more work than support.
In this episode, Esther unpacks the difference between gardening for appearance and gardening for purpose, and explains why the most rewarding gardens often find a balance between beauty and function.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why tidy gardens often feel more successful than they really are
🌱 How social media can quietly distort our expectations of what a garden should look like
🌱 The difference between a garden that serves the gardener and a garden that serves the image
🌱 What makes a garden genuinely useful beyond simply producing food
🌱 A practical test you can use to evaluate any area of your garden
🌱 Simple ways to make a beautiful garden more productive and functional
🌱 How to make a productive garden feel more inviting and enjoyable
🌱 Why function should often come before appearance when time, money, and energy are limited
If you've ever looked at your garden and felt like it wasn't quite measuring up, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that success isn't always found in how a garden looks.
Sometimes it's found in how well it supports your life.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show and supports the continued growth of the podcast.
📩 Reach out here:
themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Follow the Journey
🌿 The Messed Up Gardener
🍄 Shesther's Gourmet
🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden is full of plants…
but still isn’t doing enough for you?
What if the problem isn’t how much you’re growing…
but whether each part of the garden has a clear job?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores a simple shift that can completely change the way you plan, plant, and manage your garden.
Instead of only asking:
“What can I grow here?”
You begin asking:
“What does this space need to do?”
Because a useful garden is more than a collection of plants.
It is a working system.
One area may support regular meals, while another improves the soil, attracts pollinators, provides shade, reduces wind, or makes harvesting easier. Even a quiet corner or favourite flower can have an important role if it adds beauty, joy, or a reason to spend more time outside.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why a full garden is not always a functional garden
🌱 How different crops perform different food jobs in your household
🌱 Why herbs, leafy greens, storage crops, and confidence crops all contribute in different ways
🌱 How healthy soil quietly supports almost everything else happening in the garden
🌱 Why some of the most valuable garden work is done for future seasons
🌱 How one plant can provide food, shelter, shade, habitat, and pollinator support at the same time
🌱 Why flowers and flowering herbs should be treated as part of the food-growing system
🌱 How microclimates, wind, shade, and plant placement affect the success of your crops
🌱 Why convenience and easy access can make the difference between food being harvested or forgotten
🌱 How spending time in the garden helps you notice small problems before they become much harder to manage
🌱 Why joy is still a completely valid and valuable garden job
This episode is not about turning your backyard into a rigid production system where every plant has to earn its place through food or savings.
It is about creating a garden with more intention.
A garden that supports the way you live.
A garden that becomes easier to understand, easier to improve, and more useful over time.
If parts of your garden feel busy, demanding, or unclear, this episode will help you look at them differently and decide what job they could be doing instead.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
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Helpful Garden Resources
If you’d like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden isn't actually too big...
But simply asking for too much work?
Why do some gardens feel enjoyable and productive...
while others slowly become a never-ending list of jobs?
And what if the problem isn't how hard you're working...
but the way the garden has been designed?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores something many gardeners experience but rarely talk about:
The Garden Maintenance Trap.
It's that point where the garden starts demanding more and more of your time.
And somehow the garden that was supposed to bring joy starts feeling like another responsibility.
The good news?
Many of these frustrations aren't caused by a lack of gardening skill.
They're often caused by systems that quietly create unnecessary work.
In this episode you'll discover:
🌱 Why being busy in the garden doesn't always mean you're making progress
🌱 The difference between productive work and reactive work
🌱 How small frustrations quietly multiply into major maintenance problems
🌱 Why bare soil often creates more work than gardeners realise
🌱 Simple ways to make watering easier and less stressful
🌱 How overcrowding can increase maintenance while reducing productivity
🌱 Why garden access has a bigger impact than most people think
🌱 The hidden mental load created by too many different systems
🌱 A simple maintenance audit you can use in your own garden this week
If your garden has ever felt like it's becoming harder to keep up with...
or if you're finding yourself constantly rescuing plants, chasing weeds, and trying to catch up...
this episode will help you identify what's creating the workload and how to start reducing it.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It genuinely helps more people discover the show and keeps The Messed-Up Gardener growing.
And on a personal note, I also share some exciting news in this episode about a brand-new chapter in my mushroom-growing journey. It's something I've been quietly working on behind the scenes for quite some time and I'm finally able to talk about it.
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🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden isn’t failing because you’re bad at gardening…
but because it’s asking more from you than your real life can realistically give?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores one of the most important but overlooked parts of gardening:
maintainability.
Because a lot of gardens don’t fail from lack of passion.
They fail because the garden was built for an ideal life…
not a real one.
The one with work, weather, busy weeks, sore backs, low energy, and days where life simply gets in the way.
This episode is all about building a garden that fits your actual time, energy, watering capacity, and routine — so the garden supports you instead of overwhelming you.
From: too many beds, too many pots, and too much pressure…
to: a garden that feels manageable, productive, and easier to keep returning to.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why bigger gardens can quickly become bigger problems
🌱 How time, water, and physical energy shape garden success
🌱 Why some crops are easier to maintain than others
🌱 How watering capacity affects garden design
🌱 Why smaller, well-managed gardens often outperform larger neglected ones
🌱 How to right-size your garden without feeling like you’ve failed
🌱 The key question every gardener should ask before expanding
If your garden has started to feel like one more thing on your to-do list…
this episode will help you step back and rethink what your garden actually needs to become sustainable long term.
Because maintainability is not about giving up.
It is about building a garden you can keep showing up for.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
Feel free to reach out.
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Helpful Garden Resources
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden is growing plenty of food…
but still not really feeding you consistently?
What if the difference isn’t how much your garden produces…
but how often it gives you something useful?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams breaks down one of the most important shifts a gardener can make — moving from occasional harvests to regular, usable food.
Because some gardens give you food once in a while…
and others quietly support your meals every single week.
This episode is all about understanding that difference — and how to design your garden so it actually fits into your real life.
From: random, unpredictable harvests…
to a steady, reliable food rhythm.
From: “that’s nice” garden moments…
to a garden that genuinely supports your kitchen.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 The real difference between a garden that produces food and one that actually feeds you
🌱 Why occasional harvests don’t always change how you eat or shop
🌱 The “baseline problem” and why your garden might feel inconsistent
🌱 How repeat-harvest crops create ongoing, reliable food
🌱 Why timing (not just planting) determines your harvest flow
🌱 The simple concept of succession planting (without overcomplicating it)
🌱 Why access and placement of crops can make or break usage
🌱 How too much variety can actually reduce your food supply
🌱 What a weekly garden-to-kitchen rhythm really looks like
🌱 The key areas to fix if your garden isn’t feeding you regularly
If your garden gives you a big harvest…
then nothing for weeks…
then a few random bits here and there…
this episode will help you understand why.
Because a garden that feeds you regularly is not about growing more.
It’s about growing with structure, rhythm, and intention.
It’s about having something…
small, simple, and useful…
showing up often enough to matter.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
Feel free to reach out.
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Ep 176 The Hidden weeks that make or break a garden https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076652/episodes/19080171
Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources.
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden is producing food…
but still not really feeding you?
What if the problem isn’t how much your garden grows…
but whether the harvests arrive in a way you can actually use?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams talks about why so many harvests happen by accident — and how to start turning random garden surprises into useful, regular food support.
This episode is all about moving from:
random harvests…
to intentional harvests.
From garden surprises…
to garden support.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 The difference between growing food and actually using food
🌱 Why random harvests can feel productive but still not help much
🌱 The feast-or-famine problem in many home gardens
🌱 Why harvest timing affects how long plants keep producing
🌱 How picking too late can reduce quality and slow the next harvest
🌱 Why your garden needs to connect back to your kitchen
🌱 The 3 types of harvests every useful garden needs
🌱 A simple weekly harvest planning habit
🌱 How intentional harvesting can help reduce waste and save money
If your garden gives you one big pile of food…
then nothing for weeks…
then a few random bits here and there…
this episode will help you think differently about harvesting.
Because a useful garden is not just one that grows food.
It is one that gives you food at the right time, in the right amount, and often enough to matter.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
Feel free to reach out.
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🌐 www.themessedupgardener.com
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Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources.
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden isn’t failing all at once…
it’s quietly losing momentum in the weeks you don’t notice?
What if the problem isn’t the day you plant…
or the day you harvest…
but the hidden weeks in between?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams talks about one of the most overlooked parts of productive gardening:
timing.
Not just planting dates.
Not just seed packets.
Not just seasons.
But the quiet timing inside the garden.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why gardens often lose momentum quietly before anything looks wrong
🌱 The hidden weeks most gardeners miss until it’s too late
🌱 Why a crop can still be alive but no longer earning its space
🌱 The difference between productive crops and lingering crops
🌱 Why the week after harvest is a turning point
🌱 How accidental downtime reduces your garden’s return
🌱 Why seedlings need to be started before the bed is empty
🌱 How the middle of the season can quietly drain your garden’s productivity
🌱 Why seasonal change usually whispers before it shouts
🌱 The simple 5-question weekly garden check-in that helps you stay ahead
If your garden often starts strong…
then slows down…
gets patchy…
or seems to get away on you halfway through the season…
this episode will help you see where the real timing gaps are happening.
And once you can see those hidden weeks…
👉 you can start using them.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
Feel free to reach out.
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Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources.
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Hi, welcome to The Messed-Up Gardener
Most gardeners think they need more space to grow more food.
A bigger section.
More raised beds.
More containers.
But what if that’s not the real problem?
What if your garden already has the capacity to produce more…
👉 it’s just not being used properly?
In this episode, Esther Williams breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in gardening
🌱 In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why “more space” is rarely the real solution to low output
🌱 The hidden inefficiencies that quietly reduce production
🌱 What’s actually causing stop-start results in most gardens
🌱 Where space is being wasted (even when your garden looks full)
🌱 The concept of layering — and how it multiplies output
🌱 Why flow matters more than size when it comes to productivity
🌱 The one question that keeps your garden producing continuously
🌱 How to get more from the same space without increasing your workload
If your garden feels full… but not as productive as it should be…
👉 this episode will change how you use your space
🎧 Press play above to listen
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review.
It genuinely helps more people discover the show.
And if you’d like structured support to make your garden more productive…
my practical guides are waiting for you below 👇
🌿 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌱 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
🌿 Follow the Journey
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Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if your garden isn’t failing…
it’s just not built to return anything?
Why do so many gardens look productive…
yet still don’t reduce your grocery bill?
And what if the problem isn’t how you’re growing…
but what you’re choosing to grow?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams breaks down one of the biggest blind spots in gardening.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why most gardens feel productive — but don’t actually deliver results
🌱 The “illusion of productivity” and how it keeps gardeners stuck
🌱 Why crop selection matters more than soil, watering, or technique
🌱 The difference between crops that carry your system… and crops that don’t
🌱 The 3 crop roles (Anchor, Accelerator, Passive) and how to use them
🌱 The hidden cost of growing the wrong crops (time, space, and effort)
🌱 Why most gardeners choose low-impact crops (and don’t realise it)
🌱 What actually saves money — and how to structure your garden properly
🌱 The simple 3-question filter to instantly improve your garden
If you’ve ever felt like your garden should be doing more…
but you can’t quite figure out why it isn’t…
this episode will show you exactly where things are going wrong.
And more importantly…
👉 how to fix it.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
Feel free to reach out.
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Episode links mentioned in the episode:
Ep 168: If Supermarkets Closed Tomorrow, Could Your Garden Feed You? https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076652/episodes/18845048
Ep 171: Why Your Garden Isn’t Saving You Money (And How to Fix It)
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076652/episodes/18960724
Ep 172: What a $100 Garden REALLY Looks Like (And Why Most People Get It Wrong) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076652/episodes/18987083
Ep 173: Why Most Gardens Fail in the First 90 Days (And How to Avoid It) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076652/episodes/18987118
Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if nothing has actually gone wrong with your garden…
But it just feels like it has?
Why do so many gardens start strong… Only to slow down, stall, and become confusing within the first few weeks?
And what if the problem isn’t what you’re doing… But when you’re expecting results?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams walks you through the stage most gardeners don’t fully understand — the first 90 days.
Not in a complicated or technical way…
But in a clear, practical way that helps you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
Because the truth is, most gardens don’t fail because people stop trying.
They struggle because the early stages don’t behave the way people expect them to.
And without understanding that… it’s easy to start second-guessing everything.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why early growth can be misleading — and what it actually means
🌱 What really happens between days 14–30 (and why things start to feel “off”)
🌱 The “Mistake Window” — where most gardens get overcorrected
🌱 Why gardens don’t respond instantly (and how this creates confusion)
🌱 The stage where confidence drops — and why this is completely normal
🌱 What successful gardeners do differently during this period
🌱 The simple 90-day framework to help your garden stabilise and start working
If your garden has ever started well…but then felt inconsistent, slow, or uncertain…
this episode will help you understand exactly why.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show. And if you’d like to see what I’m working on behind the scenes — including our current greenhouse setup (yes… 5000 strawberry plants incoming 😅) — feel free to reach out.
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🌿 Follow the Journey
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🌱 Helpful Garden Resources
If you’d like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What does a real $100 garden actually look like?
And more importantly…
👉 would it actually save you money?
Because a lot of people are starting gardens right now…
spending hundreds… sometimes thousands… And still not seeing a real return.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams breaks down what happens when you strip it all back.
No overbuilding. No unnecessary spend. No Pinterest-perfect setups.
Just a simple question:
👉 If you had $100… how would you build a garden that actually works?
👉 Something that starts reducing your grocery bill.
Because once you understand how to structure a garden properly… everything starts to shift.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 How to break down a $100 garden budget so every dollar actually contributes to food
🌱 The simple shift that changes what you grow (and why most people get this wrong)
🌱 How to choose crops based on real return — not just what feels rewarding
🌱 Why some crops quietly carry your entire garden (and others don’t)
🌱 The most common mistakes that waste time, money, and momentum
🌱 What actually happens in the first 30–90 days of a working garden
🌱 How a small garden can realistically start replacing $10–$20 per week in groceries
🌱 Why gardens don’t save money instantly — but build value over time
If you’ve ever felt like your garden should be doing more…
or wondered whether it’s actually worth the effort…
this episode will help you step back and see things differently.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It genuinely helps more people discover the show.
And if you're ready to start building a garden that actually works…
my practical guides are waiting for you in the links below.
📩 Reach out here:
themessedupgardener@gmail.com
🌿 Follow the Journey
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🛠 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
👉 Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
Hi Welcome to The Messed Up Gardener
Most gardens look productive… But are they actually saving you money?
Or just making you feellike they are?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores a question most gardeners never stop to ask.
Because the truth is, many gardens are beautifully designed for enjoyment…
👉 but not for financial impact
That doesn’t mean your garden isn’t valuable.
In fact — the opposite is true.
When you start looking at your garden through a slightly different lens…
you begin to see where the real opportunity is.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why most gardens replace the cheapest parts of your grocery bill — not the expensive ones
🌱 The simple mindset shift that turns a garden from a hobby into a strategy
🌱 What “high-impact crops” actually are — and why they matter
🌱 The $1 vs $10 rule that changes how you choose what to grow
🌱 Why some gardens never save money (even when they should)
🌱 How small changes can quietly reduce your grocery bill over time
🌱 The hidden ways gardening saves money beyond just what you harvest
If you’ve ever wondered why your garden isn’t making a bigger difference financially…
👉 this episode will change how you see everything you grow
🎧 Press play above to listen
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It genuinely helps more people discover the show.
And if you'd like structured help turning your garden into something more productive…
my guides are waiting for you below 👇
🌿 Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
🌱 Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
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Most people don’t give up gardening because they didn’t enjoy it.
They give up because the first year feels harder than they expected.
Because what most people don’t realise is this:
The first year isn’t about success.
It’s about learning.
And many gardeners stop just before everything starts to get easier.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores what’s really happening during that first season — and why it can feel frustrating, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming.
Not because you’re doing it wrong…
but because you’re right in the middle of the learning curve.
🌱 In this episode you’ll discover:
🌿 Why the first year of gardening is often the hardest
🌿 The gap between the “garden dream” and reality
🌿 What the “messy middle” actually means
🌿 Why soil matters more than plants
🌿 How gardening knowledge compounds over time
🌿 Why the second year feels so much easier
If you’ve ever felt like your garden wasn’t working…
This episode will help you realise:
You’re not failing.
You’re learning.
🌿 If This Episode Helped
Share it with someone who might be feeling discouraged in their garden 🌱
Or leave a review — it helps more gardeners find the show.
🌿 Free Gardening Resources
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What if the way you see food… isn’t the full picture?
Most people experience food as something finished.
Packaged. Convenient. Ready to cook.
But the moment you start growing your own food…
that perspective begins to shift.
Because once you understand how food is actually grown —
you don’t just change what you eat…
you change how you see the world.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores the quiet but powerful mindset shifts that happen when you start growing your own food.
Not in a complicated way —
but in a real, practical, lived-experience way.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why food stops feeling like a product — and starts feeling like a process
🌱 The moment growing your own food changes how you think
🌱 Why gardeners start seeing systems and patterns everywhere
🌱 The shift that makes soil more important than plants
🌱 How growing food builds confidence, resilience, and perspective
🌱 Why even a small garden can change how you see food forever
If you’ve ever felt like gardening is “just a hobby”…
this episode might completely change how you see it.
Because gardening isn’t just about growing food.
It’s about understanding it.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who might need a fresh perspective on food, gardening, or simply slowing down.
And if you haven’t already, leaving a review genuinely helps this podcast grow and reach more gardeners.
And just quietly…
if you’ve been following along, something exciting is happening behind the scenes.
The very first Messed-Up Gardener product is about to go live 🌿
If you'd like early access before it launches publicly, send me a message and I’ll happily send you the waitlist link.
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Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧Press Play to Listen to Today’s Episode
Free Gardening Resources at the bottom of the show notes
What would actually happen if the supermarkets shut tomorrow?
Would your garden feed you?
Or would it simply provide a few fresh ingredients for dinner?
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams explores a question most gardeners never stop to ask.
Not in a dramatic or doomsday way — but in a practical, thoughtful way.
Because the truth is, many home gardens are beautifully designed for flavour and variety, but not necessarily for energy or food security.
That doesn’t mean gardens aren’t valuable.
In fact, the opposite is true.
When you start looking at your garden through a slightly different lens, you begin to understand something powerful about food, resilience, and the quiet skills that gardeners develop over time.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why most home gardens are designed to supplement meals rather than feed households
🌱 The surprising difference between “support crops” and “fuel crops”
🌱 Why staple crops like potatoes, corn and beans have historically fed entire civilizations
🌱 The often overlooked role of storage crops in real food resilience
🌱 Why garden design and crop choice quietly determine how productive a garden can become
🌱 The hidden advantage every gardener gains simply by learning how to grow food
If you’ve ever wondered whether your garden could provide more than just seasonal vegetables, this episode will help you step back and see your garden from a completely new perspective.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
And if you'd like to see what I'm working on behind the scenes, our very first Messed-Up Gardener product is about to go live.
If you'd like a sneak peek before the launch, send me a message and I’ll happily send you the waitlist link.
📩 Reach out here:
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Follow the Journey
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Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can explore some of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
🎧 Listen to Today’s Episode
Some gardens quietly become easier every year.
Others slowly become harder — and before you realise it, you feel like you’re constantly catching up… watering more, fixing more, rescuing more.
But the difference usually isn’t effort.
It’s strategy.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams resets the idea of “sustainable gardening” and explains why the gardens that thrive long-term are almost always built on a few simple systems working together.
Not perfection.
Not expensive products.
And not complicated ideology.
Just thoughtful design.
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why some gardens become easier every season while others slowly become more work
🌱 The five quiet “flows” that make sustainable gardens function smoothly
🌱 How to reduce what Esther calls rescue gardening — constantly fixing problems instead of preventing them
🌱 Why small-space gardeners can absolutely build sustainable systems
🌱 The hidden financial truth behind gardens that compound their value over time
If your garden has ever felt like it’s getting harder instead of easier, this episode will help you step back and see what might be missing.
🎧 Press play above to listen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a fellow gardener or leaving a review. It helps more people discover the show.
And if you’d like support building confidence in your own garden — or even exploring a garden-based business idea — I still have a few one-on-one mentoring spaces available.
📩 Reach out here:
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www.themessedupgardener.com
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Helpful Garden Resources
If you'd like to keep learning, you can also explore a few of my practical gardening resources:
🌱 Create Your Own DIY Self-Watering Planters
A step-by-step guide to building simple systems that help your garden thrive.
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
Free Gardening Resources
You can also grab a few of my free guides designed to help gardeners build confidence:
🌿 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden
Practical guidance from planning through to harvest
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet
Simple natural methods for chemical-free growing
https://stan.store/EstherA
🌿 Garden Goals Planning Worksheet
A simple worksheet to help you plan your garden with intention
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Why Strategic Gardening Always Beats Reactive Gardening
Sometimes the most damaging thing you can do in a garden… is intervene too quickly.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther unpacks the hidden mistake most gardeners don’t even realize they’re making — reacting to symptoms instead of strengthening systems.
We explore:
• The difference between reactive and strategic gardening
• Why plants respond better to stability than overcorrection
• The biology of “stress stacking” (and how to avoid it)
• How strategic decisions build long-term resilience
• Five practical shifts to move from panic-fixing to calm preparation
• Why autumn is the perfect season to think strategically
If your garden has ever felt exhausting, unpredictable, or harder than it should be — this episode will change the way you think about every droop, yellow leaf, and seasonal shift.
Because strategic gardening isn’t about doing more.
It’s about reacting less — and preparing better.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Autumn isn’t the end of the season — it’s leverage season.
In this episode, Esther breaks down how smart gardeners prepare before the cold really hits. You’ll learn the key mindset shift for autumn, the five strategic moves that set your garden up for winter success, and the common mistakes that quietly create stress later.
No hype. No overwhelm. Just steady, practical preparation.
Because winter doesn’t defeat gardeners — winter reveals preparation. 🌿
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
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· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Have you ever planted out a seedling, stood back proud… then come out the next morning to find it flopped over like it’s regretting all its life choices? 😅
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, we’re breaking down “transplant shock” in a way that actually makes it feel manageable — because most of the time, it’s not about you doing something wrong… it’s about your plant adjusting to a sudden environmental reset.
You’ll learn how to tell the difference between normal transplant stress and real damage, plus a calm, layered plan that stabilises seedlings without turning you into an exhausted full-time plant nurse.
This episode is designed to lower the panic, reduce seedling losses, and help you respond calmly instead of escalating into “water it again and hope” mode.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝 Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages
The Messed Up Gardener Or Shesther’s Mushrooms
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· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Ep 163: Slugs & Snails Are Back — Here’s the Calm Plan That Actually Works
A targeted, low-tox slug strategy for seedlings and soft growth
Slugs are back — and if you’ve walked outside to find seedlings chewed overnight, this episode is for you.
In this calm, practical mini-masterclass, Esther breaks down a low-stress, realistic approach to managing slugs and snails without turning your garden into a chemical zone or exhausting yourself trying to “fix everything.”
This episode isn’t about eradicating slugs.
It’s about protecting what matters most, using a layered plan that works with plant biology — not against it.
If slug damage has been making your garden feel like a nightly loss, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with confidence.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
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· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Growing food is changing — and this episode explains why tabletop veg is having a real moment, not just a social media one.
In Episode 162 of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams breaks down how growing edible plants at waist height — on tables, benches, decks, balconies, and patios — is becoming one of the most practical, accessible ways to grow food in 2026 and beyond.
This episode is calm, practical, and designed for real life. No hype. No pressure. Just clear guidance for anyone who wants to grow food in a small space, with limited time or energy.
Whether you’re gardening on a balcony, a patio, a deck, or just outside your kitchen door, this episode will help you grow food in a way that feels doable — and sustainable.
✨ Because a tabletop garden counts.
🎧 Listen now and start small, keep it close, and let it be enough.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages
The Messed Up Gardener Or Shesther’s Mushrooms
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· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
5 myths, 5 truths, and the things that make a real difference
Gardening advice is everywhere — and a lot of it sounds helpful.
But for many gardeners, it quietly creates more pressure than progress.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther slows things right down.
After a week shaped by extreme weather, disrupted travel, and a reminder of how quickly conditions can change, this episode becomes a steady, grounding pause — not a push to do more.
This is a calm, supportive reality check for tired gardeners who care deeply but don’t always have the energy for perfect systems or constant momentum.
You don’t need to take notes.
You don’t need to apply this perfectly.
Just listen, notice what feels relieving, and let the rest go.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages
The Messed Up Gardener Or Shesther’s Mushrooms
Or Grab
· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
January gardening can feel deceptively simple… and strangely exhausting.
Whether you’re dealing with peak summer heat in the Southern Hemisphere or deep winter planning in the Northern Hemisphere, this episode is a calm, practical reset for tired gardeners who want clarity without pressure.
In this episode, Esther walks you through seven reliable plants you can plant in January, no matter where you live — plus how to choose what actually fits your energy, space, and season right now.
This isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about choosing one or two things that work with January, not against it.
If your energy is low, the weather feels extreme, or your motivation is a bit wobbly — this episode is your permission slip to simplify, stabilise, and keep going.
🎧 Perfect for gardeners who want progress without pressure.
And until next time, remember:
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌱
Have an abundant week — I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages
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· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Gardening doesn’t always need motivation — sometimes it needs permission.
In this quieter episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther shares a gentle reset for overwhelmed, tired gardeners: three things you’re allowed to quit, three things you’re allowed to ignore, and three things you’re allowed to do badly — without guilt.
Recorded during a heatwave and a low-energy day, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to earn your place in the garden. Showing up imperfectly still counts.
If your garden has started to feel like one more thing, this one’s for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝 Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages
The Messed Up Gardener Or Shesther’s Mushrooms
Or Grab
· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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https://stan.store/EstherA
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
The forecast has been acting like that dramatic friend who’s “being such a diva” every second day… and if you’ve ever rearranged your whole garden plan for “rain at 3pm” that never arrived, this episode is for you.
In this mini masterclass, Esther breaks down a simple, realistic system for gardening when the weather is unreliable — without becoming a full-time meteorologist, and without your garden turning into chaos.
We cover the real reason weather chaos feels exhausting (decision fatigue), how to build a garden that’s less reactive to extremes, and the “Weather Trust Test” you can use to stop getting emotionally played by the forecast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me your questions for future Q&A sessions.
And if you are looking for one-on-one support to grow your garden confidence (or even shape a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open.
📩 Reach out here: themessedupgardener@gmail.com
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 🌿
🐝 Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages
The Messed Up Gardener Or Shesther’s Mushrooms
Or Grab
· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden
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https://stan.store/EstherA
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
It’s Twixmas… that weird in-between week where time doesn’t exist, your diet is 80% snacks, and your garden has decided to grow 9cm overnight just to humble you.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what we’ve been up to on our little modern-homesteading adventure — harvesting elephant garlic, drying it in our very glamorous garage drying room, and turning not-quite-perfect dahlias into something surprisingly magical: air-dried petal confetti.
But the real reason you need this episode?
Because if you went into the holidays with big garden plans and came out the other side thinking, “I’ll do it tomorrow…” (and now it’s basically New Year)… SAME.
So I’m giving you my realistic, no-guilt, real-life goal setting method:
The 3-Goal Garden Rule for 2026 🌿 Plus, I share my 10-minute Garden Reset you can do anytime you’re feeling behind:
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
If your garden currently survives on “thoughts and prayers” because you’re flat out with work, life, Christmas chaos, kiwifruit, H&S… and maybe even relocating a 8m plastic house because it’s basically a solar oven… this one’s for you. 😅
In this episode, we’re talking about how to design a garden for real life — not a gardening show.
A garden that still looks good and produces food… even when you miss a weekend (or three).
In this mini masterclass, you’ll learn:
✅ What “self-maintaining” actually means (not zero work… just less work)
✅ The 3 types of “nature helpers” that reduce effort without reducing results:
- Groundcovers (weed blockers + moisture savers)
- Self-seeders (salad + herbs that return like unpaid staff)
- Perennials (plant once, harvest and admire for years)
✅ The big game-changing swap: bare soil → living mulch (mulch + plants = less weeds, less watering, less guilt)
✅ A simple starter plan so you can do this without turning it into a giant weekend project
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Batch Gardening — Do the Work Once, Coast All Week - How to garden like meal prep — one big push, lots of lazy wins.
If you only have one decent chunk of time each week (or fortnight) to garden, this episode is your permission slip to stop feeling guilty and start gardening smarter. Esther breaks down “batch gardening” — a meal-prep style approach where you do the heavy lifting in one focused session, then let your garden quietly coast until you’re back.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
· Use the 3 batch categories — soil, plants, and water — to make the biggest impact with limited time
· Deep-water and mulch in one go so your garden stays alive between visits (no more panic sprinkling)
· Set up pre-filled pots, trays and soil “staging areas” so impulse seedlings are plug-and-play, not a faff
· Plant one “staples bed” of reliable crops instead of 47 tiny, overwhelming experiments
· Leave “Future You little gifts” like labelled trays, pre-mixed liquid feed, and ready-to-go stakes and ties
· Let go of the guilt and still confidently call yourself a gardener — even if you only show up once a week
Your garden doesn’t need you every day. It just needs you to show up on purpose when you can.
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
The Bare-Minimum Watering Plan — Keeping Plants Alive When You’re Running on Fumes” A realistic survival guide for tired, overcommitted gardeners.
You meant to water… and then work, kids, pets, emails, and life happened. By the time you remembered, it was dark and the guilt had already kicked in.
If that sounds painfully familiar, this episode is for you.
In this mini masterclass, I walk you through a realistic, no-perfection-required watering plan for tired, overcommitted gardeners who still want their plants to have a fighting chance.
We’ll cover:
· The Watering Priority Ladder – what to water first when you’ve only got 10–15 minutes.
· The 10-minute “Lifeline Watering Round” for scorchy, panic-inducing days.
· Lazy watering hacks like ollas, mulch, grouped pots, and simple timers that quietly do some of the work for you.
· A gentle mindset reset so you can finally believe:
👉 “If I watered something today, I did enough.”
Your garden doesn’t need a perfect version of you — just the real, tired you, showing up in small, doable ways.
💚 If this episode helps, take a pic of your lifeline watering round and tag @TheMessedUpGardener so I can cheer you on.
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Stop waiting for perfect conditions and grow something now.
“We’ll really garden when we move.”
“Once we build the raised beds.”
“When I’ve got more time… next season.”
If that sounds like you, this episode is your loving smack on the hand with a trowel. 💚 We’re talking about the gap between the perfect garden in your head and the scruffy reality out the back — and how to start now with just one messy square metre.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
· Spot the “Someday Garden” trap that keeps you stuck in planning.
· Find and claim your 1m² “Now Patch” in the space you already have.
· Fill it with forgiving plants that don’t need perfect conditions (herbs, leafy greens, “chuck it in and see” crops).
· Set up simple micro-systems (mulch, mini compost habit, quick watering routine) so it actually survives.
· Shift your identity from “someday I’ll garden” to “I garden now”, even in the middle of chaos.
If this episode nudges you into action, hit follow/subscribe, leave a quick rating or review, and tag me on socials with #TheMessedUpGardener and a pic of your Now Patch. Mud, kids, dogs, and gumboots all welcome. 🌱🐝
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Feeling like your garden is either drowning or turning into crunchy toast — sometimes in the same week? 😅
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m talking lazy mulching: the simple, real-world way to protect your soil, keep plants alive, and save your future sanity… even when you’re absolutely shattered.
Between overflowing water tanks, heat waves, a shed-that’s-pretending-to-be-an-office, 2kg strawberry harvests and butter beans for days, our place is busy, messy, and very real. That’s exactly why mulching has become my 24/7 garden helper — it keeps things going when I can’t.
In this mini masterclass, we dive into:
· 🌱 Why mulch is a busy gardener’s secret weapon
· 🪵 The Lazy Mulch Trio
· ⏱ The 10-Minute Lazy Mulch Routine
· 🚫 Common mulch mistakes
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have time to do this properly, so I’ll do nothing,” this episode is your permission slip to do it good enough and still make a massive difference to your soil.
👉 Grab a cuppa, keep weeding, or stare at that one feral bed while you listen — and let lazy mulching have your back.
Tag me @TheMessedUpGardener with a pic of your freshly mulched “one little bed” so I can cheer you on. 💚
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes. Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Ever stared at a pile of weeds or kitchen scraps and thought, “Now what?”
In this episode, Esther shares the simple 3-Bucket System — a no-stress, no-science-degree method for turning everyday garden mess into free, nutrient-rich compost and fertiliser.
From overflowing water tanks to feijoa flowers and hubby’s booming flower beds, Esther kicks off with a real-life update from her own messy, abundant garden before diving into how three humble buckets can transform the way you handle waste:
Why You’ll Love This Episode
It’s realistic, funny, and designed for gardeners who want results without overthinking ratios or building perfect compost bays. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what to do with every bit of garden chaos — and maybe feel a little proud of that old bucket by the back door.
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Ever notice how some gardens just feel right? In this short and sunny episode, Esther unpacks one of gardening’s simplest design secrets — the rule of odd numbers. Discover why planting in threes, fives, or sevens creates flow and balance, how our brains naturally prefer a little imperfection, and when it actually pays to break the rule entirely.
From hydrangeas to veggie beds, Esther shares real examples from her own garden that prove small tweaks can make a big difference. You’ll walk away knowing how to group your plants for a more natural look — plus a quick “third-plant test” to try at home this week.
Because in nature (and in gardening), perfect is overrated — and sometimes the odd ones really are the most beautiful. 🌿
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener!
Today, we’re pulling back the netting (literally) to talk about the sneaky pollination problems that happen in greenhouses, tunnel houses, and bird-netted spaces — and the easy fixes that bring the buzz (and the fruit set) back.
We’ll celebrate a little milestone too: this week marks three years since the show launched in November 2022. If you’ve been here since the messy early days — thank you! 💚
🌸 What You’ll Learn
• Why flowers don’t always equal fruit under cover (humidity, temperature, and blocked pollinators).
• Which crops self-pollinate vs. which are the “divas” that need bees or wind — and how to help both.
• 7 practical fixes: hand pollination, the electric-toothbrush trick, airflow, timing your netting, companion flowers, and more.
• How to balance protection with pollination so your covers work with nature, not against it.
• Esther’s real-world lesson from netting citrus (Fort Knox trees = zero mandarins!).
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes.
Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat.
And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message — I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Have an incredibly abundant week — and I’ll buzz you later. 🐝
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi & Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener
Spring is in full swing here at The Messed-Up Gardener HQ—sunflowers about to pop, kiwifruit vines gearing up to flower, bees on overtime, and the greenhouse going bonkers. All that colourful, buzzy beautiful mess got me thinking about the trend taking root across NZ: Chaos Gardening. In this episode, I share what it is, why the wild works, and how to try it (without losing your mind).
In this episode you’ll learn
- What chaos gardening is and why it’s more “smart ecosystem” than “lazy gardening.”
- 5 science-backed benefits: biodiversity balance, pollinator magnets, healthier soil, resilience, and a calmer gardener.
- The Messed-Up Truth: why chaos still needs observation, light editing, and imperfect patience.
- How to start your own chaos patch with a simple seed-mix recipe, step-by-step setup, and easy harvesting rhythm.
- Mindset magic: how letting go in the garden can grow more than you think.
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes. Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Ever wandered through a nursery, spotted the perfect tree, and thought, “One day… when I have my own land”?
In this heartfelt episode, I share how hubby and I are building our future orchard right now — one barrel at a time. With over 100 tubs of citrus, raspberries, blueberries, feijoas, lilies, and dahlias thriving in pots, we’ve turned our rental into a “Barrel Army” and learned a ton along the way.
You’ll discover the real pros and cons of on-growing trees in large barrels — from saving money and shaping your plants early to the heavy lifting, watering marathons, and chaos that come with it. Most of all, you’ll hear how growing in barrels can keep your gardening dreams alive while you’re saving for your forever home.
Because you don’t need perfect soil to start — just the courage to begin.
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes. Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
It’s been one of those weeks washing almost dry… and then it rains. Hubby’s flat-out with the bees, and I’ve been fighting off a chest/sinus bug (would not recommend). The silver lining? My happy place under plastic. Even on the rough days, a quiet potter in the greenhouse resets everything — which is exactly why today’s episode is all about unlocking the secrets of growing under cover.
Step inside with me: warm, earthy air, tomato-leaf scent, fat drops of condensation, and two kinds of growers — the pot people and the plot people. Why does one side look like a produce commercial and the other like it needs a pep talk? Let’s crack it open together.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
· 🌡️ The greenhouse microclimate, decoded
· 🪴 Pots as little planets
· 🌱 Soil beds as powerhouses
· 💧 Watering without the swamp
· 🌼 Pairing & rotation that actually works
· 🌞 Seasonal secrets
I also cover a number of Quick wins you can try today
So grab a cuppa and come stand with me under the warm glow — we’ll turn your greenhouse into a calm, productive rhythm that keeps giving all year.
Got a Hot House Secret of your own? Tag me @themessedupgardener — I’d love to celebrate your wins and share your greenhouse pride and joy.
And if you’ve got a harvest story of your own — tag me at The Messed-Up Gardener! I’d love to celebrate your wins right alongside you.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
PS: If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Spring is in full swing here at Shesther’s, and while the frosts are just behind us (fingers crossed past Labour Day!), the gardens and orchard are pumping out produce faster than we can keep up. Hubby’s been on frost duty with the incinerators, the kiwifruit are looking promising, and thanks to all that late-night effort, the veggie and flower beds are thriving too.
But here’s the catch — harvest timing is everything. One day you’ve got tender lettuce, the next it’s bolted. A zucchini hides under a leaf and suddenly it’s the size of a cricket bat. Or your basil decides it’s done and shoots straight to flower. Miss the moment, and the guilt of wasted veggies is real.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
🌿 Why harvest timing matters more than you think
🥬 Six crops you need to pick right now before they go to waste
🌟 The “hidden harvests” most gardeners forget about
🛠️ Quick storage tricks (freeze, dry, gift, and get creative!)
🧺 My favorite harvest hacks to make picking easier and more enjoyable
Whether it’s herbs, lettuce, beans, courgettes, tomatoes, flowers, or those sneaky spring onions and radishes, harvesting at the right time keeps your garden producing and your kitchen full. And the best part? A few simple habits will save your crops, your sanity, and maybe even win you a smile when you gift a bag of produce to a neighbor.
So grab your basket, join me in the garden, and let’s hustle our way through the harvest before anything goes to waste!
✨ Don’t forget — you’ll find my free gardening guides linked below in the show notes. Whether you’re after a step-by-step plan, a cheat sheet for growing chemical-free, or even my mini lawn care masterclass, they’re waiting to make gardening easier, lighter, and a whole lot more fun.
And if you’ve got a harvest story of your own — tag me at The Messed-Up Gardener! I’d love to celebrate your wins right alongside you.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
This week in the garden has been full of surprises — tomato flowers already popping, zucchinis producing their first harvest despite frosty mornings, and hubby’s sunflowers growing like they’re on steroids. We’ve even adopted a scruffy little black kitten who’s decided my husband is “his person” (much to his delight and my eye-rolling amusement).
Between all that chaos and progress, I’ve been reminded of something important: our surroundings deeply affect how we feel. A thriving zucchini, a cheerful splash of colour, even a kitten curled up in the corner — they all shape the atmosphere we live in. And gardens, more than anything else, are powerful mood shifters.
In this episode, I’ll share:
🌸 Why atmosphere matters just as much as productivity in the garden.
🌱 How even a peace lily in the corner can change your mood.
✨ The Gardener’s Motivation Loop — how good vibes in your space keep you coming back.
🌈 Four quick mood-boosting changes you can make this week:
Plus, I’ll give you easy, affordable hacks for bringing these ideas to life — using what you’ve already got on hand.
📸 And don’t forget to celebrate your glow-up! Take a before-and-after photo of your garden tweaks and share them with me. Your little wins might just inspire the whole Messed-Up Gardener community.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
PS: If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
What a week it’s been! Between wild spring winds rattling our roof, chasing runaway bins down the orchard driveway, and watching trees topple across town, it’s been chaos out there. But amidst the gusts and garden madness, there’s also been joy—sunflowers planted, dahlias popping, capsicums cranking in the greenhouse, and the chickens back in full laying mode.
This week’s episode is all about weekend wins—the little jobs that make your garden look like you’ve spent days working, when really it only took a couple of hours. Because let’s be honest, most of us don’t have endless time, money, or energy for massive projects. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get that satisfying “wow, I did something!” feeling.
Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through my Weekend Wonderlist—6 quick projects that pack a big punch.
You’ll also hear why visible progress matters so much in gardening psychology, how to choose the right project for your weekend rhythm, and how stacking these little wins can transform your space in just a month.
So grab your spade, your cuppa, and maybe a friend or two—it’s time to make your garden look huge without burning yourself out.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
PS: If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
What if your garden was hiding treasures you’ve been walking past every day? 🌱
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m digging into seven overlooked “goldmines” that can save you money, grow healthier plants, and make your garden feel abundant without another trip to the garden centre. From tired old potting mix that still has life left, to self-seeding volunteers, fallen leaves, kitchen scraps, rainwater, and even weeds — you’ll learn how to spot hidden value and put it to work.
I’ll also share a few personal stories (like the scraggly compost-heap tomato that outperformed the seedlings I bought!) to remind you that sometimes the garden knows better than we do.
✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:
· Why we often overlook the resources right under our noses
· 7 everyday garden “treasures” you can turn into soil, plants, or savings
· Simple ways to safely harvest, store, and use them
· How to track and celebrate your garden wins so they don’t go unnoticed
By the end, you’ll be seeing your backyard through “treasure hunter” eyes — and trust me, once you spot the gold, you can’t unsee it.
🎧 Press play, grab your notebook, and get ready to uncover the riches hiding in your garden!
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
PS: If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Spring has officially arrived — but if you’re feeling a little behind in the garden (like I am this year after our big move!), don’t worry. In this week’s episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m sharing how five tiny, under-20-minute tweaks can transform your garden in just five days.
We’ll talk about the power of micro-actions — the little shifts that deliver big rewards — and I’ll walk you through five quick wins you can try this week:
These are simple, low-cost actions with a high “effort-to-impact” ratio. By the end of the week, your garden will feel fresh, lively, and inspiring — without you needing to tackle a major project or spend heaps of money.
I’ll also share tips on how to make these glow-ups stick, why celebrating small wins builds long-term momentum, and how to shift your mindset from waiting for “someday” projects to enjoying progress right now.
✨ Challenge for this week: Try the 5×5 Garden Glow-Up and share your results with me! Snap a before-and-after photo, tag me @themessedupgardener, and use the hashtag #GardenGlowUp so we can celebrate together.
And don’t forget — if you haven’t grabbed my free gardening guides yet, they’re still available! You’ll find practical tips for planning to harvest, chemical-free growing shortcuts, and even a garden goal-setting worksheet. All links are in the show notes.
Because at the end of the day, gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming — it can be joyful, simple, and rewarding when you focus on the little things.
Hit play and let’s give your garden the glow-up it deserves! 🌸
🌻 Until next time: remember that gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week—and I’ll buzz you later.
PS: If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m Esther Williams, your host, and as always — I’m absolutely buzzed to be here with you today.
Over the past two episodes, we’ve been digging deep into the Doomsday Garden Kit: what you’d pack if you had to grow food from scratch in a survival situation. And wow… the response has been incredible. You sent me so many questions that I had to dedicate this final part of the series to answering them directly.
But first, a little side story. My best friend turned 60 this week, and we celebrated in a way that’s definitely not my usual style — at a nail salon. Yep, me, the chainsaw-and-chipper-loving gardener, getting pampered. It was an experience, to say the least! What struck me wasn’t just the polish (that apparently I now have to pay to get removed?!) but the conveyor-belt business model. And it got me thinking… what if gardening worked like that? Systems that keep producing value over and over again — whether in business, or in the garden.
Now, back to the good stuff. In this Q&A episode we’re tackling:
🌱 Which seeds last the longest in storage (and how to keep them viable).
🥬 The fastest crops to grow when you need food yesterday.
🥔 Whether you can really survive on just a garden.
🧂 How to preserve food without a fridge using old-school methods like fermenting, smoking, and the holy trinity of salt, vinegar, and sugar.
🪴 How to grow food indoors if you have no land at all.
💧 Overlooked barter items (hint: soap and clean water are survival gold).
🐛 Natural pest control strategies without sprays.
💡 And finally, the mindset piece — why adaptability, humour, and grit matter more than a perfect pantry.
This one wraps up the series, and it’s been one of my favourites to record. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s dive into your doomsday garden questions together.
👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review — it helps more people discover The Messed Up Gardener. And if you’re keen on one-on-one mentoring to grow your garden confidence (or even explore a garden-based business idea), I’ve still got a few spots open — so get in touch.
Until next time, remember: gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. Have an abundant week — and as always… I’ll buzz you later! 🐝
🐝 Listen now and get your garden prepped for anything!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Last week’s episode on the Doomsday Garden Kit got a huge response — and my inbox lit up with questions! One of you cheeky listeners asked, “Ok Esther, you’ve told us how to grow the food… but how do we actually cook it, store it, and not lose our minds while doing it?”
Fair point — so today, we’re diving into Part 2.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
🌱 Fuel & cooking (because you can’t eat raw kumara forever)
🌱 The garden first-aid kit: aloe, kawakawa, calendula & garlic
🌱 Advanced preservation hacks (fermenting, smoking, solar dehydrating)
🌱 Storage containers that actually keep pests out
🌱 Comfort food for the soul (jam, coffee, chocolate & honey)
🌱 Why barter and community are your true survival currency
🌱 And the mindset shift that makes all the difference
This series isn’t about living in fear. It’s about building confidence, resilience, and joy in knowing you can feed yourself and your family no matter what life throws at you.
✨ Whether you’re prepping for the end of days, or just looking to cut down the grocery bill, these tips will help you thrive — not just survive.
So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s get into Part 2 of the Doomsday Garden Kit.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
What would you grab if you had to start your garden all over again — from scratch — in the middle of chaos?
In this episode of The Messed Up Gardener, I get real about resilience, self-sufficiency, and the not-so-crazy idea of a gardener’s doomsday kit. From heirloom seeds (your real survival currency) to low-tech tools, soil starters, water hacks, and even what’s worth bartering when the shelves run bare — this is the honest chat most gardeners haven’t had yet.
It’s not about fear, it’s about being prepared, grounded, and able to feed yourself no matter what the world throws at you. 🌱
Because at the end of the day, carrots might just be worth more than crypto.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener—your go-to podcast and mini masterclasses for all things gardening! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and I’m absolutely buzzed to be here with you today.
In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause, reflect, and give your garden (and yourself) a seasonal mindset reset. Whether you're knee-deep in weeds or quietly sipping tea while watching seedlings grow, this one’s for you.
It’s what I call the 3×3 Garden Reset:
🌿 Three things to STOP doing
🌱 Three things to START fresh
🌸 Three things to CELEBRATE
This episode is full of honest reminders, practical ideas, and a whole lot of permission to slow down and acknowledge how far you've come—even if you haven’t noticed it yet.
Plus, I share some juicy behind-the-scenes life updates (spoiler alert: we got actual shipping containers, not garden planters!) and how two new grow rooms have changed everything for our mushroom and microgreen setups.
If today’s episode made you breathe a little easier or helped you reset your gardening mindset, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me @themessedupgardener on socials or shoot me a message with your own 3×3 Reset. Let’s celebrate your progress—dirt, weeds, and all.
PS: If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
This week’s episode is bursting with everything you need to know to get a jumpstart on your spring garden — even if your backyard currently looks like a soggy mess!
Join me, Esther Williams, as I walk you through exactly what to plant, prep, plan, and prioritise in the first week of August so you don’t end up scrambling when spring finally hits. From garlic planting before the “oops window” closes, to giving your tools and seed stash the love they deserve, this episode is a practical, relaxed, muddy-boot kind of guide to making the most of right now — even if you’re still in your dressing gown.
We also chat about seed swaps, sneaky drainage observations, and yes… why cleaning your seed trays actually matters (even if they are currently stuffed in a spider-infested corner). I also spill the tea on why this episode was late, what my hubby and I got up to on our flower bulb road trip, and which power tool just became the star of our garden shed.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🌱 Segment 1 – The Truth About Timing:
Why early August is the secret weapon of organised gardeners — and how to start seeds without any fancy gear.
🧄 Segment 2 – Garlic, Shallots & the “Oops Window”:
If you’ve been putting it off, here’s your last call for garlic and shallots — plus the dos and don’ts that’ll keep them from rotting in your winter mud.
💧 Segment 3 – Soggy Garden Observations:
How to use flooding and puddles to your advantage — and why August is perfect for lazy weed wins and drainage detective work.
🧰 Segment 4 – The Unsexy But Crucial Stuff:
Tool TLC, seed tray scrubbing, garden sketching, and starting that “Never Again” garden list. It’s boring but it’s brilliant.
📦 Segment 5 – Seed Inventory & Seed Swap Prep:
Get your seed stash sorted, test what’s still viable, and start planning for swaps before the rush begins.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
This week, frosty mornings have been turning our routines upside down—defrosting the cars has been chaos! But you know what? Those frosts have been amazing for our kiwifruit vines, naturally clearing out bugs and even knocking back those pesky wasp nests that have plagued our bees all season. Nature doing its thing—gotta love it!
Welcome back to The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m Esther Williams, and I’m buzzing to be here with you for another episode full of garden inspiration and real-life updates from our orchard, roadside fruit stall, and the ever-growing Shesther’s brand. With our website finally coming together and new bird-netted growing spaces being added, it’s the perfect time to talk about something that’s been inspiring us lately—minimalist gardening.
In this episode, I’ll take you through:
· What minimalist gardening really is (hint: it’s not about being bare or boring).
· The benefits—less maintenance, healthier plants, and a garden that feels like a peaceful retreat.
· Key principles for creating a clean, intentional, and clutter-free space.
· Practical steps to start your own minimalist garden, whether you’ve got a sprawling backyard or just a balcony.
· The mindset shift that comes with this style—how gardening with less can help you slow down, connect with nature, and find more joy.
We also chat about some exciting behind-the-scenes updates, including our fruit stall adventures, our journey toward more organic growing methods, and why adding two new growing areas has inspired this minimalist approach.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new garden chat! And if you have a gardening question or topic you’d love me to cover, send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this delightfully dirt-under-the-nails episode, Esther dives into a surprisingly sudsy topic—soap plants! That's right—your garden can grow more than veggies and flowers. It can grow your cleaning products too!
From traditional soapwort and yucca roots to soothing calendula, moisturizing aloe vera, and even homegrown loofah sponges, this episode covers everything you need to grow your own garden-to-bathroom soap bar. Esther even shares a DIY gardener’s hand scrub soap recipe—perfect for post-weeding cleanups or heartfelt handmade gifts.
Whether you're looking to ditch synthetic ingredients, reduce waste, or just geek out over botanical goodness, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🌿 The Dirt on Soap Plants
→ The three main categories of soap plants and why they matter today
🪴 Top Plants to Grow for Soapy Goodness
→ Soapwort, yucca, aloe, calendula, lavender, rosemary, mint, and more
🧽 How to Grow and Process Your Own Loofah Sponge
→ Spoiler: It’s a gourd, not a sea sponge!
🧼 DIY Gardener’s Soap Recipe (Scrub Bar + Liquid Alternative)
→ Featuring dried herbs, essential oils, and exfoliants from your garden
🧺 How to Harvest, Dry & Store Your Soap Ingredients
→ Tips for infusing oils and preserving your plant-based pantry
🧪 The Messed-Up Gardener’s Soapy Challenge
→ Esther dares you to grow it, make it, or dry it—then share it!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Get ready to reclaim your garden from bugs the natural way! In this episode, I’m sharing how to grow a living “bug-off” shield with plants like lavender, lemongrass, mint, basil, and more—plus super simple herbal remedies to soothe bites and protect your family (especially the little ones).
I’ll also be talking about how to create a kid-friendly “No-Bite Zone” that’s as magical as it is practical. And of course, I’ll share some fun personal updates on launching my own business, battling midges in the cold, and how I’m weaving my health and safety work in with this new chapter of my gardening journey.
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, and these natural remedies are for educational purposes only. Always do a patch test and consult a professional if you’re unsure—especially with young kids.
🎧 Listen in for:
✅ My top bug-repelling garden heroes 🌱
✅ DIY herbal bug sprays and bite-soothing wipes 🍃
✅ Tips for building a child-friendly repellent garden 🌸
✅ A challenge to grow just one new plant this week and share it with the world!
Tune in and join the #BugOffNaturally movement! 🌿✨
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hello, green thumbs and fellow dirt enthusiasts! In this jam-packed episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m taking you behind the glossy aisles and shiny displays of your local garden centre to reveal the 5 things they don’t want you to know—so you’ll keep coming back!
I share some juicy truths and personal stories from my years working in garden centres, from the early days at 15 to some cheeky insider tricks I picked up along the way. Learn why those cute little starter packs often set you up to fail, how seasonal FOMO is strategically used to boost sales, and why overpriced fertilizers and chemical upsells might not be what your garden actually needs.
We’ll also dive into how panic buying can drain your wallet and fill your shed with plants you’ll never plant, plus my favourite tip—the real gold is hidden in the back! Don’t miss out on those clearance deals and secret stashes that are just waiting for a savvy gardener like you.
I also share some exciting personal news—officially working for my own business as of June 20th—and what that means for future plans and supporting this wonderful community. 🌿
In this episode you’ll discover:
🌱 Why most seedling punnets are designed to fail
🌱 How to outsmart seasonal hype and stick to your planting calendar
🌱 DIY soil health boosters that beat expensive store-bought stuff
🌱 How to avoid the panic-buying trap
🌱 Tips to uncover the best clearance deals and build relationships with staff
If you’re a teacher, homeschooler, or community gardener— DM me for more information on our mushroom growing homeschooling kits and lesson plans. I’m so excited to bring these into your classrooms and learning spaces.
👉 Listen now and take control of your garden—and your wallet—by growing smarter, not spendier!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this episode, I share a not-so-glamorous but super important topic: those garden allergies that can sneak up on you like a nosy neighbour in your compost pile. From itchy eyes and runny noses to surprise skin rashes—gardening doesn’t always play nice!
We’ll uncover the most common allergy triggers lurking in your backyard—like pollen, moldy compost, and even the fuzz on tomato stems. Plus, I’ll spill the dirt on natural ways to soothe the itchies and sniffles without losing your love for your green space. And, of course, I’ll highlight when it’s time to stop DIY-ing and go straight to the doctor!
💚 Expect a raw, real, and totally binge-worthy chat about prevention, natural remedies, and garden-first-aid.
🌿 Share your allergy horror stories with me—I’m here for all of them! #TheMessedUpAllergyGarden
🎧 Tune in now and let’s keep those allergies at bay!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Join me, Esther Williams, as I peel back the layers of my own journey—stepping away from the 9-to-5, facing down fear and self-doubt, and turning to the garden as my path to nourishment, strength, and true growth.
In this powerful episode, I share how growing antioxidant-rich fruits, veggies, and herbs isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about rewriting the rules for your health and your life. From juicy blueberries to the mighty kale, from herbal teas to backyard spa rituals, discover how your garden can be your personal wellness apothecary—fighting stress, aging, and those “blah” days with every leaf and root.
If you’ve ever wondered if your garden can do more than just look pretty, this is the episode for you. It’s time to grow your glow, one plant at a time.
🌱 Listen now and start growing a garden—and a life—that feeds your soul and your cells. 🌿
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and today we’re diving into something that’s part garden magic, part self-care ritual: growing your own anti-aging plants at home.
We’ll break down:
✨ What makes a plant “anti-aging”?
Explore the triple power of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and nutrient density—nature’s ultimate skincare routine.
🌱 Top 5 Anti-Aging Plants to Grow:
Indian Pennywort, rosemary, calendula, turmeric, and aloe vera—plus how to grow them, why they’re powerful, and how to start small.
🧖♀️ Garden-to-Skin DIY Remedies:
· A soothing calendula & aloe face gel
· A simple rosemary-turmeric tea to sip your way to radiant skin
🪴 How to Build Your Own Anti-Aging Garden Bed:
Tips for any space—from garden beds to pots and windowsills—plus mindful rituals to help you grow more than just plants.
🌿 Bonus Section – Mind-Body Garden Connection:
Discover how your garden can be a place of grounding, movement, and healing—because anti-aging isn’t just about creams; it’s about how you feel.
💪 Listener Challenge:
Pick one plant, get it growing, and tag me in your garden journey with #GrowYoungWithEsther or #TheMessedUpGlowGarden.
Remember: you don’t need to be an expert or have a giant backyard—just one pot and a bit of intention can start your journey to growing younger, healthier, and more connected.
🎧 Tune in to learn:
· The easy, fun ways to bring more healing power to your garden
· Why homegrown is better than store-bought (yep, even for anti-aging!)
· How to weave self-care and garden care together
Let’s turn your garden into your personal anti-aging apothecary—because aging well is about feeling alive, vibrant, and rooted in your own little patch of earth.
Listen now and join me as we garden, sip tea, and celebrate every wrinkle and every new leaf. 🌱💚
👉 Connect with Esther on Instagram @themessedupgardener and share your autumn garden wins, fails, and cozy compost moments!
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow plant lovers!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Ever wondered if your garden could do more than just look pretty? What if your garden was a living ritual—a space that grows healing, love, or abundance alongside your veggies?
In this soulful, cheeky, and dirt-under-the-fingernails episode, Esther dives headfirst into the world of intention gardens—purpose-driven garden spaces where every plant holds meaning. From prosperity patches with basil and mint, to calming healing beds of rosemary and chamomile, and even a flirtatious little love garden with roses and strawberries... this episode is packed with plant magic (and a few garden confessions).
🌿 You’ll learn:
· What an intention garden really is (no fluffy jargon here)
· The difference between a garden that’s pretty vs. powerful
· Three themed beds to get started: Prosperity, Healing, and Love
· How adding simple rituals to your gardening routine can boost mindfulness, motivation, and even joy
· Easy, no-pressure tips for starting your own intention garden—even if it’s just one pot and one whispered wish
✨ Plus: Esther’s honest take on the white butterfly massacre, why kale is currently stealing the show, and how strawberries are taking over the family fruit stall (hydroponics and all!).
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
What happens when gardening meets good vibes and glittery geology? You get this episode.
Join Esther Williams—your cheeky host and dirt-loving rebel—for a slightly woo, slightly wild, and totally entertaining deep dive into the world of crystal gardening. From chakra-charged compost to protective tourmaline tucked near the tomatoes, we’re exploring how crystals have made their way from yoga studios to veggie beds—and why you might just want to bury a bit of sparkle under your zucchinis.
In this episode:
🔮 What the woo is all about (with just enough sarcasm to keep it grounded)
🌿 Which crystals to use for abundance, protection, or plant pep talks
🪴 How to place them without looking like you’ve started a cult in your backyard
🌕 Bonus tips for moon planting, naming your crystals, and laughing your way through the weirdness
Whether you’re crystal-curious or just here for the compost jokes, this episode is for anyone who believes gardening should be joyful, magical, and maybe just a little bit sparkly.
🎧 Hit play and discover why your kale might just vibe better with a rock named Kevin.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed-Up Gardener—your go-to podcast for all things gardening, worm wee, plant therapy, and occasional woo-woo wisdom. I’m Esther Williams, and today’s episode might just be my favorite kind of chaos: practical meets mystical, leafy meets loopy.
In this episode, we’re diving into the delightfully strange world of beneficial plant placement—a.k.a. why putting a jade plant in your southeast corner might not make you rich… but it might just make you feel like a grounded goddess with your life together.
✨ From feng shui’s wealth corners to intention gardens, we explore:
· What the heck a Bagua map is (and why your bathroom might be holding your financial future)
· The best houseplants for abundance, clarity, calm, and maybe even a bit of magic
· Indoor vs outdoor vibes—and how to plant with purpose, no matter the space
· How cultures worldwide (including Māori maramataka and folk traditions) have planted with meaning for generations
· Whether any of this is real, or if we’re just making ourselves feel better with basil
Plus, I’ll give you easy steps to try energy gardening yourself—without needing crystals, chants, or a renovation budget. Just some soil, a compass app, and maybe a rosemary sprig or two.
Oh—and this week’s garden gossip includes worm bath resurrection, frost-fighting seedlings, and a surprisingly cute new plant stand for my peace lily (she’s now thriving in my own wealth corner).
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Feeling overwhelmed by noise, chaos, or a never-ending to-do list? In this soulful episode of The Messed Up Gardener, Esther explores how to carve out a sanctuary—right in your backyard, balcony, or even a pot on your windowsill. Learn what peace gardens really are (hint: it’s not about being Pinterest-perfect), why they’re essential for your mental health, and how to start your own with simplicity and soul. From lavender pots to barefoot zones, this episode is your permission slip to grow a little stillness in a messy world. 🌿
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this cozy and practical episode, Esther Williams dives into the essential autumn gardening tasks that will set your garden up for a thriving spring. As April winds down and cooler weather creeps in, it’s the perfect time to give your garden some love before winter hits.
Esther walks you through three key winter prep priorities every gardener should be focusing on:
🌿 Mulching – Learn how to apply the perfect winter blanket to your soil, suppress weeds, retain moisture, and prevent root damage from frost.
✂️ Pruning – Discover what to cut back, what to leave alone, and how to prune safely to avoid damaging your plants (plus a story about a buxus pruning fail you don’t want to miss!).
🌱 Soil Preparation – From composting and cover crops to soil testing and no-dig methods, Esther shares everything you need to know to build better soil over the dormant season.
Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting your garden journey, this episode is packed with hands-on advice, pro tips, and real-life stories to keep you motivated through the autumn chill.
Grab your gloves and your favourite hot drink—this is the episode that will help you tuck your garden in for its long winter nap and give you a head start for spring success!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Ep 105: No Dig, No Stress – The Ultimate Hack for Effortless Gardening Success
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- Mushroom Growing Lesson Kits (Perfect for teachers, homeschoolers, and community gardeners!)
👉 Connect with Esther on Instagram @themessedupgardener and share your autumn garden wins, fails, and cozy compost moments!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this energizing Easter episode of The Messed Up Gardener, host Esther Williams dives into one of the tastiest and most rewarding gardening projects you can start—your very own smoothie garden! Whether you're a complete beginner, a smoothie fanatic, or a backyard grower looking to bring more purpose to your edible garden, this episode is your guide to growing delicious, nutritious ingredients right outside your door.
Esther shares why growing your own smoothie ingredients is a total game-changer—not only does it save you money, but it also boosts your health, enhances flavor, reduces waste, and supports self-sufficiency. From strawberries and spinach to basil, beets, and beyond, you’ll get the full rundown on what to plant, how to plan your space (even if it's just a sunny windowsill!), harvesting tips, and how to prep and store your crops for year-round smoothie bliss.
She also shares her favorite garden-to-glass smoothie combos, storage hacks like smoothie cubes and purée packs, and encourages you to embrace gardening as a wellness ritual. Spoiler alert: it’s not about being perfect—it’s about growing something, learning as you go, and celebrating every tiny harvest win.
So if you’re ready to blend health, flavor, and homegrown magic into your daily routine, grab your gardening gloves and a notebook—you’re going to love this one.
🌿 Mentioned in this episode:
- Smoothie garden crop ideas (fruits, greens, herbs, and more)
- Space-saving growing tips for small areas
- Freezing, drying, and smoothie cube techniques
- Inspirational mindset boost for new gardeners
- Esther’s favourite smoothie recipes using garden-fresh ingredients
💬 Let’s connect! Share your smoothie garden with Esther on Instagram @themessedupgardener
📚 Want to know more about our garden and mushroom-growing kits for schools and homeschoolers? Reach out—we're working on expanding them now!
Happy Easter and happy growing!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener
In this episode, Esther dives into one of the most fun and delicious gardening ideas yet—creating your very own garden snack bar! Imagine stepping outside and picking juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mint, crunchy snap peas, or a leafy kale wrap—all ready to eat with zero prep. Whether you’ve got a backyard, balcony, or just a few containers, you can grow an edible space designed entirely for snacking.
Esther breaks down exactly what a snack garden is, the best crops to grow (think baby carrots, basil, strawberries, and edible flowers!), how to design your layout for easy access (especially for kids!), and the low-maintenance care routine that keeps everything thriving. Plus, she shares creative ways to bring your harvest into the kitchen—from mini raw platters to herb-infused water and even garden “trail mix.”
As always, she weaves in updates from life on the orchard—juggling mushrooms, planning a roadside veggie stall, and finally deciding on the chicken run (which may or may not house just 15 chooks!). It’s a jam-packed episode filled with practical tips, garden inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.
🌿 Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, this episode will leave you hungry—in the best way—for more time in the garden.
🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
– Snack-worthy crop list
– Garden design tips for small spaces
– Maintenance hacks for a productive harvest
– Garden-to-kitchen snack ideas the whole family will love
– A sneak peek at Esther’s future school kits and hydroponic plans!
🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and start planting your snackable paradise today.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this jam-packed episode of The Messed Up Gardener, your host Esther Williams dives into one of the most powerful (but often overlooked) keys to garden success: smart layout planning. Whether you're growing in raised beds, digging straight into the soil, or using pots and containers, how you arrange your veggie garden can make all the difference between a thriving harvest and a frustrating flop.
Esther unpacks six essential elements to help you plan your most functional, productive, and beautiful garden yet:
- Garden Bed Types – Raised beds, in-ground, and containers: what's best for you?
- Spacing & Companion Planting – How to avoid overcrowding and boost plant health with smart pairings.
- Crop Rotation Basics – Simple rotation strategies to keep your soil thriving and disease-free.
- Sun Orientation & Shade Strategy – Where to place tall crops and how to create your own garden microclimate.
- Accessibility & Pathways – Designing with comfort and efficiency in mind, from hose reach to wheelbarrow access.
- Aesthetic & Emotional Flow – Creating a garden that brings you peace, joy, and beauty—every time you step into it.
You’ll also hear a quick update on the mushroom room, homeschooling garden kits in development, and some exciting behind-the-scenes happenings in Esther’s ever-expanding business space.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to refine your setup, this episode will help you maximize your space, minimize stress, and fall in love with your garden layout.
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- Instagram: @themessedupgardener
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed-Up Gardener – your go-to podcast and mini masterclasses for all things gardening! I'm your host, Esther Williams, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into the essential things every beginner gardener should know before putting a single seed in the soil.
Starting a veggie garden can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you're short on space, time, or confidence. But don’t worry—I’m breaking it down step-by-step so you can feel empowered, not stressed. In this episode, we’ll cover seven key considerations to help you set your garden up for success, including:
🌿 Choosing the right location and understanding sunlight
🌿 Building healthy soil and testing pH
🌿 Planting with the seasons and knowing your climate
🌿 Watering wisely and planning for ongoing maintenance
🌿 Keeping pests and critters out—naturally
🌿 Managing your time realistically so gardening fits your lifestyle
🌿 Tapping into gardening communities for support and advice
Plus, I share a few exciting updates on my consulting office setup and the success of our mushroom-growing kits in local high schools—so if you’re a teacher, homeschooler, or know someone who might benefit, let’s connect!
Whether you’re planning a lush backyard garden or a few pots on a balcony, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to grow your own food with joy and purpose.
🌱 Remember, gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more garden-curious folks find their way to our messy, magical world of growing.
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener
In this episode, I chat about drought struggles, a septic tank surprise, mushroom growing wins, and prepping for the markets! Plus, I dive into the magic of keyhole gardens—a low-maintenance, high-yield setup that recycles kitchen scraps, conserves water, and works in almost any space.
You'll learn: 🌿 What a keyhole garden is & how it works
🛠️ How to build one step-by-step
🍅 What to grow (and what to avoid)
💧 Why it’s perfect for busy, water-wise gardeners
Grab your cuppa and tune in for a relaxed, info-packed chat full of tips, stories, and a few laughs along the way!
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener Podcast! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and today we’re diving into a game-changer for your garden—fertilizers. Whether you’re growing lush indoor plants or a thriving outdoor veggie patch, understanding fertilizers can make all the difference between droopy leaves and vibrant, healthy growth.
In this episode, I’m keeping it simple, practical, and, of course, a little messy as we break down:
✅ What’s in a fertilizer? Understanding NPK ratios and how they affect plant health.
✅ Organic vs. synthetic fertilizers—which one is right for your garden?
✅ How to read fertilizer labels without feeling like you need a chemistry degree.
✅ The role of secondary nutrients & micronutrients—because NPK isn’t the whole story.
✅ The relationship between soil health & fertilizers—healthy soil = happy plants!
✅ Signs of nutrient deficiencies—because your plants will tell you what they need!
✅ Best practices for fertilizing outdoor gardens—from veggies to lawns and perennials.
✅ Indoor plant fertilizing tips—when, how, and what to feed your houseplants without overdoing it.
I also share a personal fertilizer disaster from my early gardening days (spoiler: my tomatoes did not appreciate my “more is better” experiment). Plus, I’ve got updates on my oyster mushroom projects, upcoming market returns, and an exciting opportunity for homeschooling families interested in growing mushrooms as a science experiment!
If you’ve ever stood in the garden center, staring at fertilizer bags like they’re written in another language, this episode is for you. Tune in, get the dirt on plant nutrition, and let’s get growing!
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🎧 Hit play, get your hands dirty, and let’s make those plants thrive! 💚
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener Podcast, your go-to mini masterclass for all things gardening! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and I’m absolutely buzzing to be here today.
This week, we’ve been dealing with some wild weather—rain, wind, and all the joys (and headaches) that come with it! While the rain is great for the orchard and helping the kiwifruit plump up, the wind has been a bit of a nightmare. But thanks to our shelterbelts, damage has been minimal. That got me thinking—how do you garden successfully in windy conditions?
In today’s episode, we’re tackling everything you need to know about gardening in the wind—from selecting wind-resistant plants to designing your garden layout for better protection. We’ll cover:
🌿 Why wind matters and how it affects plants and soil.
🌿 The best wind-resilient plants, including hardy shrubs, sturdy veggies, and trees with flexible branches.
🌿 Garden design tricks to work with the wind instead of against it, like windbreaks, sheltered zones, and strategic planting.
🌿 Practical protection methods, including staking, mulching, and DIY wind shields.
🌿 Long-term strategies to strengthen your garden over time, like deep-root watering and using living windbreaks.
Plus, I share an exciting update about a science experiment I developed for growing oyster mushrooms in a classroom setting! A local high school has officially signed on to run the experiment, and hubby and I are donating all the materials. Stay tuned for updates on how the students get on!
So if you’ve ever struggled with wind-damaged plants or found your mulch blowing away like tumbleweed, this episode is packed with practical tips to help your garden thrive—even in a wind tunnel!
Ready to take your garden to the next level, naturally? Grab your cup of tea (or compost bin!), get comfortable, and let’s dig in! 🌻
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this jam-packed episode of The Messed Up Gardener, host Esther Williams takes you through the art and business of dried floral arrangements! 🌸✨
After battling the flu and making exciting progress on her mushroom grow rooms, Esther is back and buzzing with updates—including her first batch of red and white clover honey heading for bottling! 🍯
Inspired by past episodes on Cultivating Cash from Your Garden and Valentine’s Bouquets, this episode takes a deep dive into dried flowers—how to grow, dry, and even monetize your arrangements.
What’s Inside This Episode?
🌿 Segment 1: Growing Your Own Flowers & Foliage for Drying
- The best flowers to grow for dried arrangements, including Strawflowers, Lavender, Hydrangeas & Roses.
- Why foliage & grasses like Eucalyptus, Pampas Grass, and ToeToe are crucial for structure.
- The unexpected power of seed pods & unusual additions like Poppy Seed Pods, Nigella, and dried citrus to add texture.
- Pro gardening tips for soil prep, plant care, and harvesting at the perfect time.
🔥 Segment 2: Drying Techniques & Creative Uses
- How to air dry, press, and use silica gel to preserve flowers like a pro.
- Creative ways to use dried flowers in wreaths, home décor, and even seasonal garlands.
- A hilarious story of a teenage flower-pressing mishap gone wrong!😂
💰 Segment 3: Turning Dried Flowers into a Profitable Business
- Where to sell dried flower arrangements—Etsy, farmers' markets, and wedding planners.
- Pricing strategies & profit margins—why handmade bouquets can sell for $20-$100+.
- Expanding your product range—DIY kits, resin crafts, and even subscription boxes.
- Staying inspired—following trends, refining your craft, and keeping customers engaged.
Ready to take your garden to the next level, naturally? Grab your cup of tea (or compost bin!), get comfortable, and let’s dig in! 🌻
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener—your go-to podcast for all things gardening, where we embrace the mess, the learning curves, and the joy of growing! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into organic gardening, breaking down the fundamentals, debunking common myths, and exploring trending natural practices that are reshaping how we grow our food.
If you’ve ever wondered what organic gardening truly means, why it matters, and how to get started without overcomplicating things, this mini masterclass is for you! We’ll cover:
✔️ What Organic Gardening Is – Understanding the philosophy and practical methods behind it.
✔️ Why It Matters – The impact on soil health, biodiversity, and our health.
✔️ The Role of Soil Health – Why soil is the foundation of everything and how to nourish it naturally.
✔️ Using Natural Fertilizers – Compost, worm castings, and plant-based fertilizers to enrich your garden.
✔️ Managing Pests Organically – Effective natural solutions without synthetic sprays.
✔️ Organic Gardening as a Lifestyle – How this approach transforms not just your garden but your mindset.
✔️ Trending Organic Gardening Practices – Including regenerative gardening, biointensive gardening, no-dig gardening, natural pest control innovations, and biochar soil improvement.
✔️ Practical Steps to Transition to Organic Gardening – Actionable tips to go organic, no matter where you are in your gardening journey.
✔️ Myth-Busting Session – Organic gardening is NOT too expensive, too time-consuming, or less productive!
Ready to take your garden to the next level, naturally? Grab your cup of tea (or compost bin!), get comfortable, and let’s dig in! 🌻
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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m diving into all things lawn care—because let’s be real, a good lawn can be both a source of pride and a source of pain! Inspired by my husband’s obsession with the perfect mowing height (while I prefer a more relaxed approach), we’ll cover everything from choosing the right grass type to keeping your lawn lush and healthy.
We’ll explore the essentials: soil health, planting or reviving your lawn, mowing like a pro, watering the right way, and troubleshooting those pesky problems like weeds, pests, and patchy spots. Plus, if you’re tired of high-maintenance grass, I’ll share some awesome lawn alternatives that are easier, more sustainable, and just as beautiful.
Whether you're after a pristine golf-course look or a more natural, low-maintenance approach, this episode will give you the tools to grow a lawn that suits your lifestyle.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ How to choose the right grass for your climate and lifestyle
✅ The importance of soil health and simple ways to improve it
✅ Seeding vs. sod—what’s best for your lawn goals
✅ Lawn maintenance must-dos: mowing, watering, and fertilizing without overdoing it
✅ How to deal with weeds, pests, and common lawn care fails
✅ Alternative lawn options like clover, wildflowers, and thyme lawns
✅ Easy sustainable lawn care practices for a healthier yard and planet
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Thanks for tuning in! Remember, gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. Have an incredibly abundant week, and I'll buzz you later! 🌿🐝
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, we’re diving into one of the most essential, yet often overlooked, aspects of gardening success: Irrigation. Whether you’re nurturing a lush vegetable patch, a few potted plants, or a sprawling flower garden, getting your watering right is key to thriving plants and stress-free gardening.
Join your host, Esther Williams, as we break down the basics of irrigation, explore the different types of watering systems—from trusty hoses and sprinklers to efficient drip systems and DIY solutions—and share sustainable watering practices to help you save resources and grow smarter. We’ll also dig into common mistakes, like overwatering, poor soil management, and over-reliance on technology, and how to avoid them.
You’ll learn practical tips like:
- How to water deeply and less frequently for strong, resilient roots.
- Why your garden’s microclimates might be influencing your watering needs.
- The benefits of rainwater harvesting, mulching, and even using greywater safely.
- How to troubleshoot irrigation system issues to keep things running smoothly.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned green thumb, this episode has something for everyone. So, grab a cuppa, tune in, and get ready to make your garden hydration game stronger than ever! Don’t forget: Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us grow. As Esther always says, gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Happy gardening, and we’ll buzz you later! 🌱
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Williams and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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 this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, we’re diving into the ever-challenging world of garden pest and rodent control. From sneaky aphids and leaf-munching caterpillars to the chaos caused by rodents like rats and rabbits, we explore how these uninvited guests can wreak havoc on your garden. Esther shares insights into why pests and rodents invade gardens, how to spot the early signs of trouble, and practical strategies to tackle them.
Discover organic methods like companion planting, homemade sprays, and enlisting natural predators like ladybugs and birds to keep pests at bay. Learn about the benefits of physical barriers such as row covers and raised beds, as well as humane rodent control strategies like sealing entry points and setting live traps. We also highlight the importance of sustainable practices, avoiding harmful chemicals, and finding a balance between protecting your garden and coexisting with wildlife.
Whether you’re battling aphids, deterring rodents, or simply looking to improve your garden habits, this episode is packed with actionable tips and relatable stories to inspire your next gardening victory.
This week, try one new pest or rodent control method—be it planting marigolds, setting up a birdhouse, or checking for hidden entry points. Share your progress and gardening stories with us on social media!
Tune in for a fun and informative chat that reminds us all: gardening is a journey, not a destination. Let’s create gardens that are as resilient as they are beautiful!
Don’t forget: Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us grow. As Esther always says, gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Happy gardening, and we’ll buzz you later! 🌱
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Williams and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, host Esther Williams dives into the rewarding world of gardening with kids. Inspired by a conversation with a coworker who was unsure how to get their children involved in gardening, Esther shares practical tips, creative activities, and solutions for common challenges to make gardening a fun, engaging, and educational adventure for the whole family.
From the many physical, mental, and emotional benefits of gardening to simple ways to get started with kid-friendly tools, plants, and sensory experiences, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Esther also explores themed garden ideas, playful DIY projects, and ways to keep kids excited about gardening over time.
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a gardening newbie, this episode will help you introduce little ones to the joys of gardening while fostering lifelong skills, curiosity, and a love for nature.
Resources Mentioned:
- Garden Goals Planning Worksheet https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend, leave a review, or drop Esther a message with your favorite gardening topic. Let’s make 2025 a thriving year for your garden and succulents!
As always, Esther reminds us: Gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Williams and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome to the first episode of The Messed-Up Gardener for 2025! In this episode, Esther dives into the fascinating world of succulents, covering everything you need to know to keep these hardy, beautiful plants thriving. Whether you're new to succulents or looking to expand your collection, this episode is packed with practical tips and advice.
Esther explores six key areas of succulent care:
- Watering Techniques: Learn how to avoid overwatering and master the "soak and dry" method.
- Choosing the Perfect Soil: Discover how to create or select well-draining soil that keeps succulent roots healthy.
- Sunlight Requirements: Find out how to balance light exposure indoors and outdoors.
- Cold Weather Care: Learn how to protect your succulents from frost and thrive through winter.
- Propagation Methods: Step-by-step guidance on growing new plants from leaves, stems, or offsets.
- Overall Maintenance: Tips for pruning, fertilizing, and managing pests to keep your succulents in top shape.
This episode is inspired by a listener question from K Sing in Auckland—thank you for the suggestion! Plus, Esther shares some exciting goals for 2025 and invites you to join the conversation by sending in your gardening questions for future episodes.
If you missed last week’s episode on garden planning and goal setting, don’t forget to grab your free Garden Goals Planning Worksheet—the link is in the show notes!
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Happy gardening! 🌱
As always, Esther reminds us: Gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget.
Stay tuned for more episodes filled with gardening tips, inspiration, and plenty of plant-filled positivity.
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"12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" A Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden Guide https://stan.store/EstherA
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Garden Goals Planning Worksheethttps://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed-Up Gardener podcast, your go-to show for all things gardening! I’m Esther Williams, your host, and today’s episode is all about setting your garden goals for the new year. Whether you’re just starting out, have a bit of experience, or are a seasoned gardener, this episode is packed with tips to help you create a plan for your garden that feels manageable and inspiring.
We’ll talk about why setting realistic goals is so important, how to match your gardening ambitions to your time, budget, and space, and ways to set meaningful goals that reflect your personal priorities—whether that’s growing fresh food, creating a peaceful retreat, or helping the environment. I’ll also introduce my favourite framework for goal-setting, SMART goals, tailored specifically for gardeners, to help you break big ideas into clear, actionable steps.
To make things even easier, I’ve created a free "Garden Goals Planning Worksheet" to guide you through the process. It’s a simple tool to help you organize your thoughts and turn your ideas into a plan you can actually stick to. https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
I’ll also share tips for overcoming common gardening challenges—like finding time in a busy schedule, dealing with pests, or navigating unpredictable weather. Plus, we’ll chat about how to stay motivated by celebrating small wins and connecting with other gardeners in your community or online.
If you’re ready to set your gardening intentions for 2025, I’d love for you to share your goals with me! Post them on social media and tag me using the hashtag #TheMessedUpGardener for a chance to be featured. Your journey could inspire someone else to start theirs, and I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way.
As always, I’ll leave you with a few bonus resources to help you get started:
- 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden" Free eBook https://stan.store/EstherA
- Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet with a worksheet for setting sustainable gardening goals. https://stan.store/EstherA
- Garden Goals Planning Worksheet https://stan.store/EstherA/p/get-my-garden-goals-planning-worksheet-now
Thank you for joining me for this episode. I’m so grateful to have you here. Let’s set our intentions, get planning, and make 2025 an incredible year for our gardens. Remember, gardening can happen in any space, any place, and on any budget. Have an abundant week, and I’ll buzz you later!
Happy New Year, and happy gardening! 🌱
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, host Esther Williams dives into the most-asked questions about outdoor planters. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned pro, you’ll find helpful advice on choosing the best materials for planters, preventing overwatering and underwatering, and creating beautiful container gardens in small spaces. Learn how to grow edible plants like herbs, veggies, and fruits in containers, and discover tips for keeping your plants healthy and productive all season long.
Esther also shares practical ideas for repurposing items into creative planters, choosing the right soil and fertilizers, and using tools to simplify plant care. With her friendly guidance, you'll be inspired to try new gardening techniques and make the most of any space, no matter how small.
Plus, New Zealand listeners can take advantage of a special offer on Shesther’s ready-to-grow oyster mushroom kits—just $30 plus freight when you mention the podcast.
As the holiday season approaches, Esther wraps up with heartfelt wishes for a joyful and restful Christmas. Tune in to learn, grow, and be inspired to take your container gardening to the next level.
Highlights Include:
- Top tips for selecting planter materials based on climate
- How to spot and fix overwatering or underwatering
- Creative ways to maximize small spaces for gardening
- Best edible plants to grow in containers
- Special mushroom kit offer for New Zealand listeners
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
In this episode of The Messed Up Gardener, host Esther Williams dives into the world of subtropical gardening. With the holiday season just around the corner, Esther shares her excitement about upcoming projects, including greenhouses, chickens, and her latest eBooks. But today’s focus is all about growing and maintaining subtropical plants.
Esther covers everything from understanding subtropical climates to creating the perfect growing conditions with well-drained soil, microclimates, and proper maintenance practices like watering, pruning, and frost protection. She also addresses common challenges like pests and diseases, offering simple solutions to keep your garden thriving.
The episode highlights easy-to-grow subtropical plants, including citrus trees, bananas, hibiscus, and passionfruit vines, as well as edible options like taro, sweet potatoes, and chilies. Plus, Esther shares quick tips for indoor tropical plants to help you bring a little greenery into your home.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you create a lush, vibrant garden that’s both beautiful and rewarding. Esther also shares details about her mentoring opportunities, free gardening resources, and upcoming projects.
Tune in, and let’s get your garden growing! 🌱
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener! I’m Esther Williams, your host, and today.
Imagine stepping into your garden, where every plant holds the power to heal, soothe, and rejuvenate. In this transformative episode of The Messed Up Gardener, we reveal how you can create your very own medicinal garden—a living sanctuary of wellness that nurtures your body, mind, and spirit.
Discover the ancient art of plant-based remedies as we guide you through selecting, growing, and caring for medicinal herbs that are as beautiful as they are beneficial. From calming chamomile to immune-boosting echinacea, this episode is your step-by-step blueprint for growing health and harmony right outside your door.
But that’s not all—we’ve included a bonus recipe for a soothing herbal tea that’s easy to make and delicious to sip. It’s more than a recipe; it’s a ritual that brings relaxation to your life, one cup at a time.
If you’re ready to reconnect with nature, save money on wellness products, and cultivate a space that heals from the inside out, this is your moment. Don’t just listen—step into the world of possibilities your garden holds. Press play now and start your journey to self-sufficient wellness today. 🌱
🎧 listen and transform your garden into a powerhouse of natural remedies! 🎧
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener! I’m Esther Williams, your host, and today we’re diving into the No Dig Gardening Method. This simple, sustainable approach transforms your garden without the back-breaking work of digging or tilling. Whether you’re working with a lawn, a weedy patch, or even an old paddock, No Dig gardening makes it easy to grow healthy, thriving plants.
In this episode, I’ll explain the science behind No Dig gardening, inspired by nature’s way of building soil. We’ll explore its benefits, like less effort, fewer weeds, better soil health, and improved water retention. It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, offering a low-maintenance, eco-friendly way to grow vegetables, flowers, or create a beautiful backyard.
I’ll also walk you through starting your own No Dig garden with step-by-step guidance, including choosing a spot, layering compost and mulch, and tips for containers and raised beds. Whether you want a productive veggie patch or a gorgeous flower bed, this method is a game-changer.
If you’re in New Zealand, don’t miss out on my mushroom grow kits—perfect Christmas gifts! Message me to order. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Messed Up Gardener for more tips, stories, and inspiration. Thanks for listening, and happy gardening! 🌱
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Imagine a vibrant stream lined with lush greenery, where birds sing, fish swim, and the air feels pure. This is the magic of healthy riparian zones. In this episode, we explore how restoring these vital areas can transform both rural and urban landscapes. Learn how riparian planting improves water quality, prevents flooding, and creates habitats teeming with life. From farming benefits to urban cooling, discover how small actions like planting native trees can create lasting ripple effects for the environment, communities, and even your own backyard.
A great example of urban riparian restoration I talk about is the Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul, South Korea as well as a number of New Zealand examples.
Whether you're a landowner, a city dweller, or someone who simply loves nature, this episode will inspire you to take action. Ready to make a difference? Dive in and discover how every tree planted and every stream restored brings us closer to a greener, healthier world.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Join me in today’s festive episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! If you’ve ever struggled to find the perfect Christmas gift for the gardener in your life, this episode is tailor-made for you.
I kick off the show with a buzz about our kiwifruit orchard in full bloom, bees buzzing in overdrive, and an exciting announcement—The Messed-Up Gardener hit #4 on the Apple Podcast NZ charts! A huge milestone, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the support. With that energy, I dive into helping YOU choose thoughtful, personalized gardening gifts—no more boring gift vouchers! From essential tools like the versatile Niwashi Gardening Tool to fun DIY projects you can create with your kids, I share practical tips that will make your Christmas shopping for gardeners a breeze.
And that's not all—I have a gift for YOU too! Download my 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden eBook and an exclusive Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet to help you grow the garden of your dreams. Plus, stay tuned for an exciting lesson plan for mushroom-growing in schools, coming soon to my Stan store soon!
Tap into my passion and expertise as I guide you toward meaningful gifts and tips that support the gardener’s green thumb and the planet. 🌱 Listen now, and give a gift that keeps on giving—growth, beauty, and abundance.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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've explored the creative, sustainable world of repurposing pallets and other recycled materials to build unique, rustic garden furniture, storage solutions, and planting structures. We've looked at everything from why using recycled materials is a fantastic eco-friendly choice, to the practical steps of choosing safe pallets, prepping them for durability, and crafting specific projects like benches, compost bins, and vertical planters.
Using pallets allows you to build character into your garden while embracing sustainability and keeping costs down. As a bonus, you get to express your creativity and add a distinctive charm to your outdoor space with one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces. Whether you’re making a seating area, adding storage, or creating new planting spaces, working with pallets can elevate your garden’s aesthetic while staying eco-conscious.
So, grab some pallets, pick a project, and get started—your garden will thank you!
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
In this episode of The Messed Up Gardener, we're diving into one of the most fulfilling parts of gardening—growing and maintaining your own fruit trees! Whether you have space for an orchard or just a cozy corner on your patio, this episode covers the essential steps for ensuring your trees flourish and bear fruit season after season.
We’ll begin with tips on selecting the right tree for your climate and soil and explore whether to plant in open ground or containers (with a special story about my beloved Luisa plum). From there, we’ll walk through key planting techniques, watering routines, and fertilization strategies to keep your trees healthy.
Stay tuned for invaluable tips on pest and disease management, seasonal care routines, and even pruning tricks to encourage productive growth. We’ll finish with a guide on planning for a year-round fruit harvest, so you can enjoy fresh fruit no matter the season! Get ready to turn your garden into a fruit-producing haven.
Tune in, take notes, and let’s grow something amazing together! 🍏🍑🍋 As always, I say gardening can happen in any space and in any place and on any budget.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
today we have a spooky, fun-filled episode in honour of Halloween. I completed a bit of a deep dive to discover the most-asked questions about Halloween gardening, from growing the perfect pumpkins to creating an eerie, haunted atmosphere right in your backyard." This is something I absolutely love about doing this podcast the research can be so much fun and I’m learning a tonne as well, and in the spirit of Halloween for a bit of fun I also at the end of this episode present you with a full Wealth and Prosperity Spell using your garden herbs.
"So, whether you're a beginner gardener or looking to add a little extra magic to your landscape this season, stick around. These tips will not only help you create a Halloween-inspired garden but also solve some common gardening challenges as we transition for you amazing people on the other side of the world into colder months." And us here in New Zealand as we head into November the last month of our spring.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
"Today, I'll be answering the top 10 most-asked questions by gardeners on ornamental gardening, with tips that can really make a difference—especially for beginners. These tips are easy to follow, but they’re often overlooked, even though they solve some of the biggest problems gardeners are struggling with.
"Let’s start with one of the most important steps: choosing the right plants for your specific climate and soil.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Today’s episode which is all about something special: creating scented gardens that fill your space with delightful fragrances, whether you’re in the countryside or living in a city apartment. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, I have got some unique tips you probably haven’t heard before—tips that will make a real difference in your garden. And I’m also tackling the challenges many gardeners are facing in 2024."
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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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 cover a few of the key questions I remember being asked back in my garden centre days, and touch on the gardening tools that are useful when gardening around your bulbs and towards the end of today’s episode I also give you an organic home insect recipe that you can use on your bulbs that I have had some success with when treating insects on my bulb foliage.
Spring is such an exciting time of year not only does it mean the garden is a hive of activity but it also feels like a fresh start after the long dark and cold days of winter. Let me know what your favorite spring bulb is and if your on the other side of the world now is the perfect time to start planting out your bulbs ready for your spring.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Todays episode covers some of the most versatile spring vegetables that from experience are easy to grow and harvest in a relatively short time and how to easily cook with them.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Thank you to the person who asked me about stump removal this week – it felt a bit like when I was working in the garden centers again in my youth. In this episode I bust 5 stump removal myths and give you effective strategies for tree stump elimination. Even if you don’t have any stumps in your garden its worth a listen.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
While out and about this week I bumped into a friend of a friend that also happens to listen to the podcast and she asked me two key questions the 1st was for some advice regarding her planters, more specifically how she could get them looking good over spring and the 2nd was she asked me what a gardening coach actually was so I decided to address both.
I’m going to dive into the spring planter upgrades 1st and I’m not just going to be covering the typical replant it with something pretty speech – Nope I’m going to shake it up with a bit of kiwi ingenuity. Covering upgrades that a gardener can complete that are affordable, colourful, environmentally friendly and relatively beginner gardener friendly.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
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· A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
This week I was listening to a law of attraction podcast and the host was talking about decluttering and specifically mentioning Marie kondo who is highly regarded in the world of decluttering. Now I had a thought at the time why can this not be applied to the garden and it got my creative juices flowing so putting pen to paper I sat down and made a heap of notes as to how it would and could apply to my own garden this the led on to doing a bit of a clutter assessment in the garden.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
I originally had three questions proposed to me around composting and as such I found myself going quite in-depth with their answers. In this episode I cover the fundamentals of composting and also a list of materials and what they are for to get yourself set up with a composting capability in both an urban and a rural environment.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
If you are new to the garden scene or you have moved into a new place or are just looking at creating a new vegetable garden - then this episode is for you. I cover a number of pros and cons of establishing your vegetable gardens and cover a list of the top items and roughly their associated costs you will need to create a vegetable garden from start to finish. Of course there are other items that I could have included but for the sake of time I kept it fairly concise.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Basically I discussed vegetables that you can grow all year round with most of them if you grow them in excess - you can easily store and or freeze the produce with a bit of preparation and fill the freezer for those months that may be a bit lacking in the vegetable garden growth department.
Most of these vegetables can be grown in pots and planters as well so in theory no matter where you are and regardless of your budget growing a crop all year round is a feasible option.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Creating my spring priority list is probably the most important part of my growing season. The priority’s I cover in today's episode I can't stress enough how important these priorities are for me and my garden. It's the difference between getting it right for my family so we do have enough produce throughout the spring, summer and autumn growing seasons.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
I loved recording this episode - the person that asked me this question was in a real pinch and we ended up coming up with a number of different methodologies to get her garden looking pretty sharp in a very short amount of time ready for her in-laws. Some of it can be done on the cheap and yes she may have to spend some dosh but ultimately the in-laws will never know how dreary it was before they arrived.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
This particular episode as a very casual look at some of the key points you need to grow a successful and vibrant hanging basket basically throughout the whole year. Hanging baskets do require a little bit more maintenance than the average planter box or pot plant but they are worth it especially if you're limited in growing spaces
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
In today's episode, we're diving into the world of planter boxes—your ticket to a flourishing garden, which can happen in any space and in any place and on any budget. Whether you're a budding gardener or a seasoned green thumb, join us as we explore the secrets to growing and mastering planter boxes, turning areas into lush, vibrant oases.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
I’m all about efficiency this week - I use all four of these low maintenance gardening methods that I talk about in this episode in my own garden and I assure you - I am time poor but I’m still harvesting year-round and my garden thrives. I do cover a number of both pros and cons for each of the 4 low maintenance methods which will hopefully give you an informed idea of what the requirements are if you do choose to instigate one or all of these 4 methods.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
If your thinking I can throw some seed into the soil and add a bit of water and poof I have germination and seedlings - how hard can it be – well your not wrong - it does work like that but if you really want to maximise your germination rates and get your best bang for your buck then this episode is for you 😊
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
In today’s episode we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of seed setting, harvesting, storage, the optimal storage materials and viability testing. Whether you’re a master gardener or just someone with a love for watching things grow, this episode is packed with pro tips and answers to your most pressing questions.
Have you ever wondered why some seeds fail to germinate despite your best efforts? Or perhaps you're curious about the precise conditions needed for optimal seed setting in various plants / situations? Today, we’ll uncover the science behind these essential gardening phases and share practical advice to enhance your gardening success.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Due to yet another massive grocery bill I started really thinking about some of the things I used to do to preserve our own food especially when I was growing up and even when I was saving up for my house deposit everything was preserved either frozen or dried and or dehydrated. I remember doing some preservation when my daughter was a Bubba putting Peaches in light syrup things like that. These are recipes & methodologies that the current generation are missing out on and it literally feels like we're losing our skills to be able to preserve our own food. Which totally inspired this episode. A little bit further in this episode I will give you the recipe for the Peaches in light syrup as well. If you would like a copy of the recipe flick me a DM and I'll email it to you.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
After talking to a property owner at work this week and their mission to turn their orchard into a certified organic orchard it inspired today’s episode. I’m covering some of the organic growing basics and I have also included a natural weedkiller recipe. DM me if you would like me to send it through to you.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
After harvesting a bucket full of persimmon fruit out of the garden I realized that most of my garden is made up of an edible landscape and this year we have had almost year round fruit and veg as well as a great amount of insects including butterflies and it fully inspired todays episode. Every day there has been something different going on in the garden.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
After last week’s episode I was inspired to talk about healing my garden hence todays episode on regenerative gardening.
Regenerative gardening is an approach to growing plants that focuses on enhancing the health and vitality of the entire ecosystem within the garden. This method goes beyond the principles of organic gardening by emphasizing the restoration and rejuvenation of the garden's soil, biodiversity, and overall ecological balance. The main goal of regenerative gardening is not only to produce healthy and sustainable crops but also to create a garden that contributes to the healing of the planet by capturing carbon, improving soil structure, and increasing water retention.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Gardening in small spaces, including urban areas, presents unique challenges that can lead to common mistakes. Understanding these pitfalls can help gardeners maximize their small-space gardens' potential. In this episode I cover ten of the most common mistakes made when conducting small space gardening and I cover ways in which to avoid and or remedy them.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Climate-resilient gardening is not just a trend but a necessary shift in how we approach our gardens amidst changing weather patterns and environmental challenges. As gardeners, adopting practices that enhance our gardens' resilience to climate variability brings numerous benefits, vital for both personal satisfaction and the broader ecological impact.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Engaging in the ongoing battle against pests and weeds in a garden can sometimes feel like a never ending task, where the fruits of one's labour are often consumed by uninvited guests, or overgrown by opportunistic plants. However, this struggle is not only worth it but integral to the gardening process, in this episode I delve into why its worth the effort with tips and tricks to make it easier.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
This episode goes deep into a number of questions asked by fallow gardeners as to ways you can monetize your garden with a number of them, I asked myself as I was going through this research journey which has led me to grow our mushrooms and currently looking at utilizing dead space to grow hydroponic lettuces for markets.
A gardener might consider monetizing their garden for several compelling reasons. Firstly, it offers an opportunity to offset some of the costs associated with gardening, including seeds, tools, and water. By selling surplus produce, flowers, or even seeds, a gardener can turn a hobby into a self-sustaining endeavour. Secondly, monetizing a garden can contribute to local food sustainability. By providing fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, or herbs, a gardener supports community health and reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting food long distances. Additionally, it can foster community connections, as selling or sharing garden bounty often leads to interactions with neighbours and local food enthusiasts. Lastly, monetizing a garden can be incredibly rewarding on a personal level. It validates the hard work and dedication required to maintain a garden, turning passion into profit. Whether through farmers markets, community-supported agriculture, or online platforms, monetizing a garden offers a blend of financial, environmental, and social benefits, making it an attractive option for gardeners looking to expand the impact of their green thumbs.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Winter gardening presents unique challenges and opportunities, leading gardeners to seek advice on how to navigate the colder months successfully.
In this episode I cover a number of gardening secrets that once revealed will totally help your wither garden thrive.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Maintaining indoor plants during the winter months can be a challenging task due to the lower levels of light, drier air, and cooler temperatures. However, with a few strategic moves, you can keep your green friends thriving even during the coldest season. Remember, each plant has its unique needs, so it's important to consider the specific requirements of your indoor garden inhabitants.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
One of my nemesis in the garden has to be the Rose Bush and I say that with much love and affection. Roses love to hate me and I have had to work quite hard for some of my rose bushes to flower exceptionally well over the years. This episode goes over a number of pointers from planting to pruning and of course I had to pop in some equipment maintenance techniques.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Every year I tell myself I am not going to plant beef steak tomatoes and every year I end up planting them and creating an amazing mess for myself because the fruit are so big and the plants get too big and I end up putting supports in place too late in the season so my fruit sit on the ground and rot or the plants themselves get diseased. This year however I was a little bit more onto it and as such I have had so many yummy tomatoes.
This episode goes through reasons why structures are so good for plant growth and also maintenance tips and some ideas of what you can use for support systems.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
With the change in seasons gardens can get very tired looking. This episode looks at some simple ways to revive a tired old garden,
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
With the jostle of todays pressures to get a million things done in a day - the garden is often the last thing that is managed. Especially in my household with a preteen, a partner that runs several business and my own endeavors. This episode looks at a number of ways to passively garden and still have it looking amazing and productive for the least amount of work.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
I had an interesting discussion this week around using recycled materials in the garden and especially because I use a lot of recycled beehive boxes after the bees have finished with them. It prompted me to have a chat about some of the items that I use in our garden that saves me heap of money and in some cases highly benefit the environment. In this episode I go over a few different uses of how I do use the honey beehive boxes and I cover a number of other recyclables that benefit the garden and of course your wallet.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Over the last few years I regularly get asked about growing herbs and making home remedies is something I just grew up with as a day-to-day regular event - little did I know that it wasn't the norm. So in this episode I cover 10 common herbs to grow in your garden especially for home remedy utilization and I also cover quite in-depthly how to utilize sage as a home purifier. I guess if it's not something you grew up with then it may be a little woo woo in parts.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
In today's episode I go into a little bit of depth around the type of questions you would be asking yourself if you are looking at growing subtropical plants in your gardens - now surprisingly subtropical plants are more popular then you think, I also cover a few very basic subtropical fruits you can grow in your garden with very little extra time or care required and you'll probably find you already have one of these 5 growing in your garden.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
As our population grows so does the housing density around our homes. What used to be a quaint small 2 bedroom home next door with the sweetest older couple has been rebuilt and is now a massive 3 bedroom home that looks straight into our section and lounge with new tenants that have filled every room. It has removed all of our and their privacy. It took my partner and I on a whole new gardening mission this week making it the perfect topic for this weeks episode.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
How many of our parks & gardens have their big majestic trees managed with the use of herbicides to suppress the weeds at the base of the trees which at the end of the day is mostly only completed / treated for aesthetics.
We already know that there are several effective alternative methods for managing weeds around the base of a tree without resorting to using herbicides and this episode looks at some of these alternative methods of weed suppression. Let me know your thoughts if I have missed a method.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
When garden planning I have always promoted knowing what it is to grow enough for your family's needs and in this case grow what will benefit your family the most. With the health changes in my family situation I have had to take a good look at what to focus on and it isnt the normal staples. In todays episode I go deep into the what Im going to grow less of and what I'm going to grow more off especially as we now have a diabetic in the family.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
For that average family dinner its not common to add flowers into a salad.
However, Edible flowers are a fun and unique way to add a burst of colour and flavour to your meals. Edible flowers can be grown at home and you would be surprised what you already have growing in your garden at home.
You don’t have to go to a 5star restaurant to experience fine dinning you can do that in your own home from items found right here at home in the back yard.
I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
No matter how experienced you are in the garden you are bound to mess up and because I know I make mistakes I will never claim to be a master Gardner. In this episode I cover 3 of my probably biggest Boo boos over the last year and I acknowledged with the bad weather that I haven't spent as much time in the garden as I would have liked but these are and were easily avoidable whoopsies ultimately they cost me time, money and several plant replacements. Did I learn my lessons - yes I did. I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
New Zealand lately has been experiencing some ridiculously hot days and as such of course the gardens are suffering. Water in New Zealand especially if you're in town can be quite expensive as well and although we have not yet been slammed with water restrictions we know that they're coming. So in this episode I have covered a number of ways to conserve water in your garden so that you can still maintain a healthy sustainable gardening crop. Let me know if you have any other ways that you conserve water in your garden - I love hearing how other keen gardeners make it work.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Todays episode is a bit of a general overview in growing garden plants that are ideal for arts and crafts. This is especially handy if you have young children or grand babies who love to create home made gifts. Why not teach them that the garden not only provides food but also resources for home made crafts such as dried flower arrangements and lotions & potions.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Todays episode is a bit of a general overview in growing climbers in the garden. Most gardeners approach growing climbers with caution as if left to grow unaided they can get seriously out of control but if you manage them right from the beginning they can be a worth while addition to any landscape.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
This year has been a bit of a hot mess and that includes my garden. In this episode I cover tips that can help a gardener avoid garden burnout, overwhelm and stress.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
In most gardens you will find a citrus tree and if you are not necessarily green thumbed then that can potentially be slightly problematic to grow. This episode covers a few growing tips that can help get you a most abundant crop of fruit regardless if it is being grown in a pot or in open soil.
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If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
While planning my next few planting crop rotations I was looking at what vegetables I grew all year round that feeds my daughter and I. I cover a number of vegetables that are root and leaf crops all of which are highly nutritious and that mostly store well for food preservation.
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The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
The episode is a very generalised conversation about some of the different methodologies that are used to grow acid loving plants including hydrangeas. It’s truly surprising the different growing methods needed to help your acid loving plants thrive including camellias and super fruits such as the yummy blueberry.
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The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
There are so many different ways that nature reproducers and how as humans we have adapted to replicate those forms of reproduction. So much of our horticultural industry is based on asexual plant propagation that if those skills were lost it could be detrimental to the survival of the human population. Some of these methods are also utilised to preserve plant varieties that may have already have disappeared if it was not for asexual propagation techniques such as grafting or budding. The episode is a very generalised conversation about some of the different methodologies and some of nature’s miracles around reproduction and propagation.
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The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by C Stevenson’s from Gisborne NZ. The question is I have prickles in my lawn especially in summer that get stuck in the kids bare feet - how do I get rid of them?
Have a listen.
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As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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
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Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
This episode is a bit of a special one it is my 52nd episode so celebrating the messed up Gardner podcasts first year anniversary. And what better way to celebrate then discussing a versatile root crop that is a must for all sustainable gardens. This episode covers several must know’s to grow a bumper crop of potatoes then in this case I'm going to be utilising to have my crop ready for Christmas.
A traditional staple such as the humble potato whether it's roasted, boiled, mashed, cooked with the skin on, or stuffed it is always a favourite. There are so many ways of using potato in everyday cooking and so incredibly easy to grow that regardless of your experience in the garden it is worth giving it a go and ultimately saving a tonne of money on your grocery shopping bills.
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The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by Frank P from Wellington his question was Are garden cover crops just for over wintering or can you grow them any time of the year?
Have a listen.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
With a nasty but injury I am having to reevaluate how I manage my garden and all I can say it hasn’t been fun. In this episode I have gone through a number of items that help keep your gardening low maintenance while still being able to achieve self-sufficiency. But one of the biggest lessons I have learned is to practice patience and ask for help where needed.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by a local listener from Katikati – asking what are mealybugs and how to treat them?
Have a listen.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Todays episode covers 2 vegetables well technically they are fruits that are fairly expensive to buy even when in season mostly because they do not have a very extensive shelf life but they're such versatile vegetables for everyday cooking. In this episode I cover the best way to grow cucumbers and courgettes and how to preserve the excess harvests for future use so your not wasting a single bit of produce including a fabulous pickling recipe and a few proven powdery mildew natural recipes that you can use without a holding period.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by another listener from the US asking - our white roses are turning pink? Is it something in the soil? Anything we can do to get them white again?
Have a listen.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Todays episode covers 2 vegetables that are fairly expensive to buy even when in season. In this episode I cover the best way to grow them and how to preserve the excess harvests for future use so your not wasting a single bit of produce. I have also included an old fashioned tomato sauce recipe and a natural recipe to treat sap sucking insects.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd repeat it. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
A Work colleague NZ asked Why plants, Why this career path? So today it gets Up close & Personal.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
If you have a garden then you have come across this Beastie before and that is the spring winds or wind in general regardless of the season. In this particular episode I cover some methodologies on how to establish your gardens with wind protection and also what some of the symptoms of wind damage on plants can look like and ways to assist and the plants recovery.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd repeat it. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
Daniel P from NZ askes How do you know if your garden environment is healthy?
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
How many of us buy fruit and vegetables from the supermarket when in fact we could be growing our own. Is it because we are lazy? short on space? don't have the technical know how as to how to grow our own? This episode goes into depth on a number of these issues and if you're a beginner I do cover some of the basic tools and items you need if you are wanting to start to grow vegetables and or fruit trees instead of buying them from the supermarket. If you're an advanced gardener I think you will enjoy some of my commentary around the pros and cons of supermarket shopping.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd repeat it. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
WP from the US asks What kind of soil is best for growing plants in the garden?
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
An exciting style of gardening would have to be permaculture. Now if you've never heard of it before you're going to enjoy this episode. It ties in a number of general gardening practices that can make a big difference in creating a sustainable productive way to garden regardless if you live in an urban or rural environment.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by another listener from the US asking What are some indoor plants for low light or shaded areas? do I have any tips? Absolutely I do. Have a listen.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
The winter season seemed to have flown by this year and Ill be honest I wasn’t really as prepared as I hoped I would be. As a result I sat down and wrote out my task list for Spring and I hope it is helpful for you as well. I have also included a few recipes for tool cleaning solutions that may be helpful as well as a few natural soil sterilant’ s that I have successfully used in the past.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Quick & Messy 10 min or less Garden Chat: Easy To Grow & Hard to Kill Indoor Plants.
Hi and welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by another listener from the US asking What are the best indoor plants for people who kill everything? do I have any tips? Absolutely I do. Have a listen.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Gone are the days where creating compost was a big garden chore requiring a lot of work and a lot of space with the process taking ages for it to decompose to a state that it was ready for use around the gardens. This episode looks at the methodology of compost making with several tips on how to cheat and still achieve beautiful, rich compost, saving you loads of cash at the same time.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd keep recording them. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week's question was raised by a listener from South Florida regarding her herb container gardens. She says she cannot keep basil alive but does ok with rosemary and her oregano is a little wilted looking. She waters often but it’s hot in south Florida and do I have any tips? Absolutely I do. Have a listen.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Biodiversity is the diversity of life forms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is essential to maintain a healthy and functioning ecosystem. By adding biodiversity to your garden, you can create a habitat that supports a wide range of species and promotes a healthy ecosystem. So here are a number of things you can do to improve your garden biodiversity and watch your garden thrive.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 Back to The Messed Up Gardener
My name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I keep getting questions from my amazing listeners that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chats have been so successful I figured I'd repeat it. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week’s question from Steve J from Otago was I’m struggling with growing plants from seed any tips.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
We all know that maintaining a garden can be a rewarding experience, but it can be challenging when there's a drought and you almost feel like you're working doubly as hard just to get some produce out of your garden. And if there's a drought the harvested produce just does not taste as fresh or as crisp as what they would normally do if the weather behaved itself.
So here are a number of things you can do to keep your garden from dying during a drought.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back to The Messed Up Gardener.
my name is Esther Aitken and I am your host for todays 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. As I previously mentioned I wanted to try something a little different. I keep getting questions that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chat was so successful I figured I'd repeat it. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week’s question from Mark B from Canada was how can you make a landscape more cost effective.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Garden locations for events are often thought to be a cheaper and easier alternative to the traditional hire an event location. Sadly, this isn't always the case. The financial cost can often escalate because the gardens need to be updated, made safe and the decorations for the event can often blow the budget out of proportion. This episode covers a number of event preparations that need to be considered and planned for when having an outdoor garden event. Hopefully this helps you in keeping your budget & gardening stress levels down.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back The Messed-Up Gardener and this 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. As I previously mentioned I wanted to try something a little different. I keep getting questions that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, and as the last 10min or less quick & messy garden chat was so successful I figured I'd repeat it. Please keep sending me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
This week’s question from Sara was what’s your favourite money saving gardening advice? I had so many ideas that it took a while for me to decide on cold frames.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Weeding your garden is an essential task that helps to keep it healthy and thriving. Weeds are unwanted plants that grow alongside the desired plants in your garden and compete with them for resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight. If left unchecked, weeds can quickly overtake your garden and cause your plants to struggle or even die.
In this episode I go through a number of tips that help in weeding with ease and safety. I also include a number of natural weed killing recipes that may be of interest. Enjoy and have a fantastic week.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 back The Messed-Up Gardener and this 10 min or less quick & messy garden chat. I wanted to try something a little different. I keep getting questions that do not fill my traditional weekly podcast, so I figured why not do them as a 10min or less quick & messy garden chat. Please send me any gardening questions and I’ll see if I can accommodate them as either a quick & messy or as a formal podcast episode.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Planning and designing a new garden is so special because it allows you to create a unique space that reflects your personal style and preferences. It allows you to choose plants, colors, and textures that bring you joy and enhance your outdoor living experience. Additionally, a well-designed garden can add value to your property and create a more inviting atmosphere for you and your guests. It matters because it provides a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment to create a beautiful and functional outdoor space that you can enjoy for years to come.
In this episode I go through a number of questions that I work through with my clients when creating and designing a new garden. I hope they help you in your garden planning journeys. Enjoy and have a fantastic week.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Growing mushrooms at home can be a great idea for several reasons. Firstly, it is a fun and rewarding hobby that can bring a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Secondly, it allows you to have fresh and organic mushrooms at your fingertips, which can save you money in the long run. Additionally, growing mushrooms at home can reduce your carbon footprint by eliminating the need for transportation and packaging. Finally, mushrooms are a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet, and growing them yourself ensures that they are free from harmful chemicals and pesticides.
In this episode I go through a number of questions that I have been asked around mushroom growing over the years, and I included a number of how to’s that have worked well for me in the past. Enjoy and have a fantastic week.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Hydroponic gardening is an interesting topic for several reasons. Firstly, it allows for plants to be grown in a soil-free environment, which can be beneficial in areas where soil quality is poor or limited. Additionally, hydroponic gardening can lead to higher crop yields and faster growth rates compared to traditional soil-based methods. It also allows for more precise control over plant nutrients and water supply, resulting in healthier plants. Finally, hydroponic gardening is a sustainable and space-efficient method of agriculture, making it a popular choice for urban and indoor gardening.
In this episode I go through a number of the questions that I have been asked around hydroponic gardening over the years and I included a number of how to’s that have worked well for me in the past. Enjoy and have a fantastic week.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
I've had a couple of questions lately around potting & repotting of plants and especially with the economy being way more scary lately with things being so expensive that in the old days even I wouldn't even hesitate to throw out old potting mix into the garden simply because I could go out and buy another bag of potting mix but now not so much.
In this episode I go through a number of the questions that I have been asked including how you can revitalize old potting mixes and how to do it safely and economically.
Enjoy and have a fantastic week.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
I'm really excited about this particular episode. I'm going to talk to you about my Kiwifruit journey this past year and some of my packhouse days. Today's topic is going to be including working with customers to pollinate their plants an seeing what orchardists are doing to grow their crops and being part of a harvesting team and the processes around that and that next step of watching and seeing the Kiwi fruit being processed in an actual Kiwi fruit packhouse.
For those of you who don't know what a Kiwi fruit is they are actually a Berry not a fruit and most cases it has skin covered with brown fuzz which is actually in fact edible.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
There is so much information out there about cuttings and how to take them and How to effectively propagate that it can be overwhelming. In this episode I have broken it down into simple steps with examples that even the kids can help with. Learning the skill of taking cuttings it's such an amazing rite of passage when it comes to sustainable gardening and providing food for your family and potentially developing this skill can help with saving a heap of money on creating easy to do Christmas and birthday gifts or even creating a side-line to bring in some extra cash.
Mastering cuttings is also about preserving a species for the ages - especially if the plants you're taking cuttings from are an old fashioned variety with historical value. Most importantly have fun and give it a go practice makes improvements after all.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Fertilizing the garden is not something that should be looked at by the gardener as an other garden chore but as an exciting opportunity for a soil refresh and new growth which in turn produces more abundance in the garden and healthy food options in our kids bellies.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
This year it has been one disappointing thing after another in my garden and the increase in insect activity is absolutely doing my head in. In this case I'm referring to slugs and snails chewing through my garden as if it is their own personal buffet. In this episode I go through and give some practical tips on how to deal with some of the biggest pests in your garden.
No not all of my practises have been organic but I do try to at least keep it simple and effective without having to have a lot of specialised equipment such as flame throwers 😊 to roast the snails into the afterlife instead this episode has a focus on using materials that can be found in your kitchen to combat the unwanted crawlies in your garden and ways that are less stressful on your budget.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
I love this topic, planting hedging and shelterbelts are not just about creating a fencing boundary for your property, but it is an opportunity for so much more!
It creates a feature, a potential option for sustainable gardening, property value increases and it has a list of environmental benefits. But like all things hedging and shelterbelts do come with maintenance costs but what doesn’t.
I cover some of my favourite hedging options and different ways to grow your hedging like interplanting and I don't stop there, I cover environment, touch on a bit of the politics behind roading and shelterbelts as well.
Any questions re todays topic or any other gardening topics reach out and lets chat.
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As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget So Lets get Growing!!
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
The weather has been so horrible and as we are only a few days away from winter I felt it was a highly appropriate topic choice. There are so many challenges to overcome in winter gardening that I do not blame you one bit for wanting to wrap yourself in a blanket and sit and read a good book or watch Netflix late into the night, but winter gardening can be so beneficial while still producing harvestable crops and with the added bonus give you such a head start into spring that its worth putting on the winter thermals and your favourite pair of gumboots.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
The word sustainable is thrown around so much these days that its almost losing its impact and its true meaning is almost lost in all the noise which is why I figured bringing it back to basics would be a fun topic.
As the podcast episode title suggests I promised some sustainable gardening tips and I came up with several tips that I practice and have had proven results that are sustainable that matches my motto of Gardening Can Happen In Any Space In Any Place & On Any Budget.
Some are simple and straight forward, but a few others require a more in-depth planning but in the long run you as the gardener will reap the rewards as you work your way towards mastering your version of sustainable gardening.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
Over the last few months I have been accumulating the questions that listeners of this podcast have sent me for which I’m very grateful and a few have duplicated and were quite seasonal in nature, so I figured it’s a perfect time to chat about them. I hope that some of the questions I covered today were helpful and if you do have any gardening questions, please do reach out. I'm going to keep compiling a list and Ill do an episode on a bunch of combined questions over time.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.
The sound of gently moving water in your environment can create a feeling of peace and tranquility but there are also so many positive environmental reasons to have a water feature in your garden. They don’t have to be expensive, and they can be created from simple materials. I discuss my pond feature that I have had with me for the last 15 years and it has moved with me twice so even if you are renting having a water feature is possible and easy to maintain.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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.
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 work through the benefits of having worms in the garden and the reasons to have a worm farm as well as a basic methodology of how to create your own worm farm for very little cost. I absolutely love having my worm farm and I hope I can inspire you to create one for yourself and if you already have one, I hope there are some gardening tips that will make it even more productive.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 work through 7 key steps with loads of helpful tips to ensure that growing healthy seedlings becomes a norm. Including a list of a few easy to grow beginner seeds to germinate covering the basic food crop necessities in the garden.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.
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 work through debunking 11 organic gardening myths, I had so much fun researching this topic which stemmed from a conversation I had with a friend regarding gardening styles and a comment she made as to how she can’t do organic gardening because it was just too expensive, and she didn’t have the space to grow organically and still get a sustainable crop out of it. I know from experience that it is untrue, so I set out to debunk her statements and the reasons why they were untrue.
Let me know if there are any other Organic growing myths I haven’t covered in this episode I would love to try and debunk them.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 go through the steps to growing bulbs successfully no matter what the season is and ensuring that your bulb gardens stay healthy and produce blooms season after season.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 go through 10 chores that I myself utilize in my garden heading into Autumn to maximize my gardens growing potential and make my life way easier going into spring.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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 go through 6 tips that I myself utilize in my garden to maximize my gardens growing potential. Including covering edible landscapes, square foot gardening and cold frames and yes, this time I did remember to include the plant of the week :-)
I apologize for the occasional sniffle as I have a nasty bout of hay fever.
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
· The 12-step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book.
If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.
PS:
If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business.
Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook @ Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business 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
Hi and Welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode I have had the absolute privilege and pleasure of interviewing my beekeeping mentor and Friend Judy Knipmeijer. Judy has been beekeeping for many years and has taught many students like myself the Art of Beekeeping and in this interview we go deep into all aspects of the bee keeping world.
Judy’s Instagram handle if you have any questions for her is @kakahibees
Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees
The 12 step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book. If you are ready to grab that, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode with the way the economy has been heading spending the big bucks in the garden is a thing of the past and I have been growing my gardens on a budget for quite some time. In this episode I cover 10 ways I have effectively and successfully been able to stay productive in my gardens.
I also have a free 12 step guide to creating healthy soils in your garden. It’s so jammed full of information with actual examples of my soil sampling tests that I am considering turning it into an E book. If you are ready to grab that, email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
Freebies to DM me for:
Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
The Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode I’m answering one of the most asked questions I have had over my career in horticulture, and I have attempted to summarise it in 12 simple steps. I have also put it in a PDF format if you want to grab that please email me at the themessedupgardener@gmail.com or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
DM me for my Nasturtium Pesto recipe.
DM me for the Free TMUG 12 Step Guide to Creating Healthy Soils in your Garden.
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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode my energy is on Fire the week has been all sunshine and I take you through some of the grounding, bush bathing, meditative energy that you absorb from your garden that benefits your energy flowing into your day to day.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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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.
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Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode I take you through a journey of my garden and its love language – No I’m not crazy - don’t send the men in white coats my way just yet. All vegetation has a language, and it can express itself in many ways. Have a listen and see or in this case hear for yourself and the next time you are in the garden really look at what it is telling you.
As always Gardening can be done in any space in any place and on any budget.
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Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener.
In today’s episode we explore my pick for the top 3 flowers that make the perfect dried flower that lasts for a really long time in dried flower arrangements. These three can be used for weddings, birthdays, funerals, crafts, gifts and everything in between.
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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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode we explore my pick for the top 5 herbs that cover a range of superpowers that legitimately should be used on a daily basis for not only amazing flavours but also their incredible health benefits.
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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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode we explore how to deal with wet weather destroying your garden, vegetation, harvests and the aftermath of pests and diseases that are sure to follow. My sympathies to the families experiencing the flooding in Auckland NZ.
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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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener. In today’s episode we explore how to plant into pots, planters, and the garden without damaging the root systems and by taking just that little bit of extra effort it reduces the stress on the plant itself & as a result it increases its survival rate.
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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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener In today’s episode We explore what companion planting is and how it is beneficial to you in the garden and how utilising companion planting can keep the costs down both environmentally and dollar wise.
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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
Hi and welcome to another episode of the messed-up gardener In today’s episode We explore 5 steps to creating an abundant Sustainable Garden. By looking at the key steps in the process from planning through to harvest and diving into what’s your season & have you missed your planting window?
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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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.
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