The Dirt on Gardening

Andre Baptiste, Graylen Brown, Derek Haynes
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Home & Garden
  • Updated Weekly

The Dirt on Gardening Podcast brings real talk and science to gardeners of every level. Hosted by Andre the Farmer, Urban Gardening with Gray, and The Chocolate Botanist, this near-weekly podcast (Tuesdays at 7 PM EST) blends casual conversation with expert insight on horticulture, botany, and practical gardening. Whether you're growing in a small urban space, tending land in the countryside, or nurturing houseplants indoors, you’ll get actionable how-to advice, plant science made approachable, and honest discussions rooted in experience. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, these three friends dig into sustainable gardening, urban farming, plant care, and the science behind how plants grow. If you love gardening tips, plant education, and authentic conversations about horticulture, then you'll dig The Dirt on Gardening!

  1. 2d ago

    Mental Health and Gardening with The Plant Papi 🌱

    ❓ How do you think gardening impacts mental health? Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of mental health and gardening with our special guest, The Plant Papi. We explore how nurturing plants can be a therapeutic experience and share personal stories about our journeys in gardening. From discussing the importance of community to the joy of growing plants, we cover it all. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of plants and their role in our mental well-being. In This Episode: We discuss the therapeutic benefits of gardening. The Plant Papi shares his journey into plant parenthood. How community plays a role in gardening. ☀️ Tips for growing plants in challenging climates. The importance of mental health awareness in gardening. Personal stories of growth and resilience. Engaging with our listeners and their gardening experiences. The significance of representation in the gardening community. ️ Our Hosts: ️ Andre the Farmer https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray https://urbangardeningwithgray.com The Chocolate Botanist https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Sponsors: ✂️ Retain Spray https://retainspray.com Sonia's Bug Spray https://soniasbugspray.com ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce https://andrethefarmer.com Join our Telegram: https://t.me/thedirtongardening  Email Us: thedirtongardeningpodcast@gmail.com SEO Keywords: mental health gardening, plant therapy, gardening benefits, The Plant Papi, urban gardening, plant care tips, community gardening, gardening and mental health, plant parenthood, gardening podcast Join us as we explore the healing power of plants and how they can enrich our lives. Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts with us!  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  2. Aug 11

    Ask us your Garden Questions!

    ❓ What gardening tips do you have for growing tomatoes and mint in pots? Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into your garden questions, sharing insights and advice on various topics. From dealing with pests to the best fertilizers for your plants, we cover it all. Join us as we discuss the importance of understanding your local climate and how to adapt your gardening practices accordingly. We also share personal stories and experiences that highlight the joys and challenges of gardening. In This Episode: We discuss the impact of local climate on gardening success. Tips for growing tomatoes and mint in pots. The importance of using natural fertilizers. ☀️ How to manage pests effectively in your garden. Personal stories about gardening experiences. The benefits of community support in gardening. Insights on using AI for gardening advice. Encouragement to keep trying despite gardening challenges. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ️ Our Hosts: ️ Andre the Farmer https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray https://urbangardeningwithgray.com The Chocolate Botanist https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Sponsors: ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce https://andrethefarmer.com Sonia's Bug Spray https://soniasbugspray.com ✂️ Retain Spray https://retainspray.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Join our Telegram: https://t.me/thedirtongardening Email Us: thedirtongardening@gmail.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SEO Keywords: gardening tips, growing tomatoes, growing mint, natural fertilizers, pest management, gardening advice, local climate gardening, community gardening, AI gardening tools, gardening challenges ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ We appreciate your support! If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with fellow gardening enthusiasts.  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  3. Aug 4

    Answering Your Gardening Questions Live 🌱

    ❓ What gardening tips do you have for growing plants in limited sunlight? Episode Summary: Join us as we dive into your gardening questions in this live episode! We discuss everything from dealing with pesky gnats to the best plants for low-light conditions. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have tips and tricks to help you thrive in your gardening journey. In This Episode: Tips for managing gnats in your garden Best plants for limited sunlight How to prepare cantaloupe seeds for planting ☀️ The importance of moisture control in raised beds Understanding gummosis in peach trees The benefits of using mosquito bits for pest control Creative ways to propagate plants The role of permaculture in sustainable gardening ️ Our Hosts: ️ Andre the Farmer https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray https://urbangardeningwithgray.com The Chocolate Botanist https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Sponsors: ✂️ Retain Spray https://retainspray.com Sonia's Bug Spray https://soniasbugspray.com ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce https://andrethefarmer.com Join our Telegram: https://t.me/thedirtongardening  Email Us: thedirtongardening@gmail.com  SEO Keywords: gardening tips, growing plants in shade, managing gnats, cantaloupe seed preparation, peach tree gummosis, mosquito bits, low-light plants, permaculture gardening, plant propagation, urban gardening    Don't forget to subscribe and share your gardening questions with us for future episodes!  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  4. Jul 28

    Garden Swap Challenge: Surviving Each Other's Gardens 🌱

    ❓ What would you plant if you had to take care of someone else's garden? Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the fun and challenges of swapping gardens! Join us as we discuss what it would be like to take care of each other's gardens across different states. From Florida's tropical plants to North Carolina's unique climate, we explore how we would adapt and thrive in unfamiliar gardening environments. We also share personal stories, gardening tips, and the importance of community in gardening.   In This Episode: We discuss the excitement of swapping gardens and the challenges that come with it. Hear about our recent gardening adventures and plant shows. Learn how to grow sweet potato slips and what to do with extras. ☀️ Discover the best practices for keeping pests away from your greens. We share our favorite gardening products and sponsors. Explore the differences in gardening climates across states. Find out what plants we would love to grow in each other's gardens. Join the conversation about gardening tips and tricks!   ️ Our Hosts: ️ Andre the Farmer https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray https://urbangardeningwithgray.com The Chocolate Botanist https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Sponsors: ✂️ Retain Spray https://retainspray.com Sonia's Bug Spray https://soniasbugspray.com ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce https://andrethefarmer.com Join our Telegram: https://t.me/thedirtongardening  Email Us: thedirtongardening@gmail.com  SEO Keywords:  swap gardens, gardening tips, sweet potato slips, Florida gardening, North Carolina gardening, pest control, gardening community, plant shows, tropical plants, gardening challenges  Join us as we explore the world of gardening and share your thoughts on who would thrive in each other's gardens!  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  5. Jul 21

    Dream Summer Crops & Native Plants: What We'd Grow in Florida, Texas & North Carolina

    Join us as we dive into the world of drought-tolerant plants and our favorite summer crops! In this episode, we share what makes a plant drought-tolerant and discuss our top picks for summer native plants specific to our regions: Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. We also share personal stories from our Father's Day celebrations and answer listener questions about gardening. Whether you're looking to grow longevity spinach, okra, or explore the benefits of Moringa, we've got you covered. Tune in for practical tips, engaging discussions, and a few laughs along the way!  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  6. Jul 14

    Drought-Proof Your Garden: Essential Water-Saving Techniques

    ❓Question of the Day: What water-saving techniques have you found most effective in your garden? Episode Summary In this episode of The Dirt on Gardening Podcast, we dive deep into the essential strategies for drought-proofing your garden. We, Andre the Farmer, Urban Gardening with Gray, and The Chocolate Botanist, discuss practical water-saving techniques that every gardener should consider. From utilizing ollas to selecting native plants, we explore how to maintain a thriving garden even in the hottest months. We also touch on the importance of smart irrigation systems and share our personal experiences with various watering methods. Join us as we share tips and tricks to keep your plants healthy while conserving water. What You'll Learn In This Episode: * Effective watering strategies for drought conditions * The benefits of using ollas in your garden * How to select and care for native plants * Smart irrigation systems and their advantages Connect With Us: Andre the Farmer https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray https://urbangardeningwithgray.com The Chocolate Botanist https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Podcast Sponsors: Retain Spray https://retainspray.com Sonias Bug Spray https://soniasbugspray.com Andre's Pepper Sauce https://andrethefarmer.com  SEO  This episode is packed with valuable insights for gardeners interested in drought-proofing their gardens, exploring water-saving techniques, and understanding the role of native plants and smart irrigation systems. Tune in for practical advice on organic gardening, soil health, and effective pest control methods.  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  7. Jul 7

    Beating the Heat: Summer Gardening Strategies

    ❓Question of the Day: How do you keep your garden thriving in the summer heat? In this episode of The Dirt on Gardening Podcast, we tackle the challenges of gardening during the hot summer months. We, Andre the Farmer, Urban Gardening with Gray, and Derek the Chocolate Botanist, share our experiences and tips for managing heat-sensitive crops and maintaining a productive garden. From using shade cloth to watering strategies, we discuss the best practices to ensure your plants stay healthy and fruitful. We also reminisce about our weekends, share some fun gardening anecdotes, and answer listener questions about various plants, including tomatoes, strawberries, and guavas. Join us as we dive deep into the world of summer gardening! What You'll Learn In This Episode * Strategies for keeping plants cool in extreme heat * The importance of shade cloth for sun-sensitive crops * Tips for watering and soil health during summer * How to manage pests like earwigs and caterpillars Connect With Us Andre the Farmer https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray https://urbangardeningwithgray.com The Chocolate Botanist https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Podcast Sponsors Retain Spray https://retainspray.com Sonias Bug Spray https://soniasbugspray.com Andre's Pepper Sauce https://andrethefarmer.com  SEO  This episode is perfect for gardeners looking for summer gardening tips, including how to manage heat-sensitive plants, watering strategies, pest control, and maintaining soil health. Keywords include gardening podcast, vegetable gardening, container gardening, organic gardening, and summer gardening strategies.  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

  8. Jun 30

    How to Make Gardening Easier on Your Body | Accessible Gardening

    ❓Question of the Day: How have you made your garden more accessible? What tools, techniques, or adaptations have made gardening easier for you or someone you know? Your garden should be a place of peace—not pain. In this episode of The Dirt on Gardening Podcast, we discuss practical ways to make gardening more accessible for gardeners of all abilities. Whether you're dealing with bad knees, mobility challenges, chronic pain, or simply want to garden more comfortably, we share ideas that can help you continue growing what you love. From raised beds and ergonomic tools to container gardening and creative adaptations, we explore ways to reduce strain while maximizing your enjoyment and harvest. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of gardening. In This Episode Gardening with physical limitations Raised beds, containers, and vertical gardening️ Ergonomic tools and adaptive gardening equipment‍♀️ Reducing strain on your knees, back, and joints Making gardening more comfortable without sacrificing productivity Why gardening should be accessible for every bodyConnect With Us Andre the Farmer: https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray The Chocolate Botanist: https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Podcast Sponsors Retain Spray – https://retainspray.com Sonia's Bug Spray – https://soniasbugspray.com ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce – https://andrethefarmer.com Thryve Roots – https://thryveroots.com❓Question of the Day: How have you made your garden more accessible? What tools, techniques, or adaptations have made gardening easier for you or someone you know? Your garden should be a place of peace—not pain. In this episode of The Dirt on Gardening Podcast, we discuss practical ways to make gardening more accessible for gardeners of all abilities. Whether you're dealing with bad knees, mobility challenges, chronic pain, or simply want to garden more comfortably, we share ideas that can help you continue growing what you love. From raised beds and ergonomic tools to container gardening and creative adaptations, we explore ways to reduce strain while maximizing your enjoyment and harvest. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of gardening. In This Episode Gardening with physical limitations Raised beds, containers, and vertical gardening️ Ergonomic tools and adaptive gardening equipment‍♀️ Reducing strain on your knees, back, and joints Making gardening more comfortable without sacrificing productivity Why gardening should be accessible for every bodyConnect With Us Andre the Farmer: https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray The Chocolate Botanist: https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Podcast Sponsors Retain Spray – https://retainspray.com Sonia's Bug Spray – https://soniasbugspray.com ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce – https://andrethefarmer.com Thryve Roots – https://thryveroots.com❓Question of the Day: How have you made your garden more accessible? What tools, techniques, or adaptations have made gardening easier for you or someone you know? Your garden should be a place of peace—not pain. In this episode of The Dirt on Gardening Podcast, we discuss practical ways to make gardening more accessible for gardeners of all abilities. Whether you're dealing with bad knees, mobility challenges, chronic pain, or simply want to garden more comfortably, we share ideas that can help you continue growing what you love. From raised beds and ergonomic tools to container gardening and creative adaptations, we explore ways to reduce strain while maximizing your enjoyment and harvest. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of gardening. In This Episode Gardening with physical limitations Raised beds, containers, and vertical gardening️ Ergonomic tools and adaptive gardening equipment‍♀️ Reducing strain on your knees, back, and joints Making gardening more comfortable without sacrificing productivity Why gardening should be accessible for every bodyConnect With Us Andre the Farmer: https://andrethefarmer.com Urban Gardening with Gray The Chocolate Botanist: https://bio.site/thechocolatebotanist Podcast Sponsors Retain Spray – https://retainspray.com Sonia's Bug Spray – https://soniasbugspray.com ️ Andre's Pepper Sauce – https://andrethefarmer.com Thryve Roots – https://thryveroots.com  Support Our Sponsors: Retain Spray: retainspray.com Sonia’s Bug Spray: https://sonias-essentials.myshopify.com/ Thryve Roots: ThryveRoots.com Andre The Farmer’s Pepper Sauce: andrethefarmer.com #Gardening #UrbanFarming #podcast #TheChocolateBotanist #BlackPlantCreators #GrowYourOwn #Horticulture #PlantCare #andrethefarmer #FarmToBalcony #BudgetGardening #GardenTips #GardenLife #PlantParent #UrbanGardening

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The Dirt on Gardening Podcast brings real talk and science to gardeners of every level. Hosted by Andre the Farmer, Urban Gardening with Gray, and The Chocolate Botanist, this near-weekly podcast (Tuesdays at 7 PM EST) blends casual conversation with expert insight on horticulture, botany, and practical gardening. Whether you're growing in a small urban space, tending land in the countryside, or nurturing houseplants indoors, you’ll get actionable how-to advice, plant science made approachable, and honest discussions rooted in experience. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, these three friends dig into sustainable gardening, urban farming, plant care, and the science behind how plants grow. If you love gardening tips, plant education, and authentic conversations about horticulture, then you'll dig The Dirt on Gardening!

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  • Creator
    Andre Baptiste, Graylen Brown, Derek Haynes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Dirt on Gardening

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