Growing Gardeners

Kellye Jeansonne
  • 4.8 (18)
  • Home & Garden
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Growing Gardeners is the podcast for busy women who want to cultivate not only a thriving garden, but a thriving gardening life as well. Each week I will share practical tips and inspiration to help you turn your garden dreams into reality because the garden is about more than just plants. It is about creating this life that is filled with joy and growth in every season. Each week we will grow as gardeners.

  1. Ep 125 | Quitting While You're Ahead: The Skill Every Good Gardener Masters

    Jun 24

    Ep 125 | Quitting While You're Ahead: The Skill Every Good Gardener Masters

    One of the hardest gardening skills to learn isn't planting, pruning, feeding, or pest control.  It's knowing when to quit.  Knowing when things are done!! This time of year, you may find yourself holding onto plants that have already served their purpose. The tomatoes are slowing down. The cucumbers are struggling. The squash is hanging on by a thread. And yet, we keep watering, feeding, spraying, and hoping. In this episode, we're talking about the gardening skill nobody teaches: knowing when a plant's season is complete. We'll discuss why we struggle to let go, how to avoid making decisions based on a single symptom, and why your September garden depends on the choices you're making right now.     In This Episode You'll Learn: Why gardeners often confuse letting go with failure The danger of making decisions based on a single leaf, comment, or diagnosis How observation differs from reaction Three signs that a plant may have already served its purpose The hidden cost of holding onto struggling plants How today's decisions shape your September garden Why successful gardeners know when to quit while they're ahead   Resources Mentioned In This Episode Do-Over Decisions Masterclass If you're wondering whether a bed should be refreshed, replanted, or reset, join us for the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass.  Together we'll walk through the three decisions every gardener faces this time of year and help you determine exactly what every bed in your garden needs next. 👉🏼 Join the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass HERE     Connect With Wild Child Kitchen Gardens   Facebook: @WildChildKitchenGardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens YouTube: @Wild Child Kitchen Gardens Learn more about growing with me at www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com

    18 min
  2. Ep 124 | What I'm Planting For The Do-Over Season

    Jun 20

    Ep 124 | What I'm Planting For The Do-Over Season

    It's easy to look at the summer garden and think the best days are behind you.  The tomatoes are slowing down. The heat is settling in. Some beds are thriving while others are looking tired. You may even be dreaming about fall and telling yourself that you'll deal with the garden later. But here's the truth: The September garden you want is being built right now. In this episode, we're talking about the decisions that shape your garden's future. Because September doesn't magically arrive with a productive, beautiful garden waiting for you. The harvests, flowers, herbs, healthy soil, and cool-season success you're hoping for all begin with the choices you make today. Whether your beds need a refresh, a replant, or a complete reset, this episode will help you stop focusing on what's ending and start focusing on what's possible.   In This Episode You'll Learn:   Why waiting until fall may be costing you the garden you really want The three decisions every garden bed needs right now: Refresh, Replant, or Reset How to create a vision for your September garden before making summer decisions What crops are still thriving and producing during the Do-Over Season Heat-loving vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can still plant now Why momentum matters more than perfection when it comes to gardening success How today's choices impact your fall harvests   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Download the June Garden To Table Guide for the lists I went over today and more of what we are planting, picking, and serving on our table this month!            👉🏻 Download the Garden To Table Guide HERE! Get instant access to the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass where you will walk through each bed in your garden and make decisions based on the questions I will teach you to ask for summer and fall success.   👉🏻 Join the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass Here!  And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you! 👉🏻 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests     Follow Along:   Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to keep their garden growing this summer. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week.

    19 min
  3. Ep 123 | The Cost Of Doing Nothing In Your Garden This Summer

    Jun 10

    Ep 123 | The Cost Of Doing Nothing In Your Garden This Summer

    It's June, the spring garden is winding down, and many gardeners are thinking: "Should I can't wait until fall!" But in this episode, we're talking about this very common choice gardeners make this time of year: doing nothing. Now, before you panic, this isn't about guilt or pressure. Sometimes doing nothing is the right decision. Life gets busy. Energy gets low. Priorities shift. But every choice has a consequence—and in the garden, choosing not to act is still a decision.   In This Episode You'll Learn: What happens when weeds, pests, and disease are left unchecked How fall arrives faster than most gardeners expect The emotional weight of unfinished garden projects How momentum—not perfection—creates successful gardeners   Whether you're considering a refresh, a replant, a reset, or simply maintaining what you have, this episode will help you make that decision intentionally. Because whether you realize it or not, your September garden is being created by the decisions you make in June.   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: This Week Inside Wild Child it's Do-Over Decisions Week and helping gardeners determine the best path forward for their summer gardens is my superpower. In my LIVE Do-Over Decisions Masterclass we'll make decisions together for every single bed in your garden so that you can grow this summer in confidence and excitement instead of dread and regret!  👉🏻 Join the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass Here! And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you! 👉🏻 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests   Follow Along Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to keep their garden growing this summer. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week.

    15 min
  4. Ep 122 | What To Plant When The Spring Garden Slows

    May 22

    Ep 122 | What To Plant When The Spring Garden Slows

    This week on Growing Gardeners, we’re talking about one of the most important mindset shifts a gardener can make.  It's this:  A slowing garden is not a dying garden. It’s a transitioning garden. As spring crops begin to tire and summer heat moves in, many gardeners feel overwhelmed wondering: What do I pull out? What do I plant next? Is my season over? Do I need to start over? But healthy gardens are not built in isolated seasons. They move in rhythms.   In This Episode You'll Learn:   How to transition your garden slowly instead of all at once The beauty of succession planting Why planting with the moon helps gardeners work with natural rhythms How to overlap seasons for a garden that produces 52 weeks a year What heat-loving crops to plant when spring vegetables begin slowing down Why summer gardening can actually be the easiest season for busy women Learning how to “move with the seasons” instead of fighting them    Follow This To Know What To Do Next   Quit While You're Ahead (what is no longer serving your garden) Protect What's Producing (these guys get all the attention) Plant With Purpose (strategically decide what you are planting, why, and where)   Listen to Episode 121 "Knowing What To Do Next In The Garden Here: 👉 https://www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/podcasts/growing-gardeners/episodes/2149204026     Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Come to my garden with me while I pick a succession of bush beans, test out my new pressure canner, and cook some on the stove for supper the old school way!!  If you have ever contemplated bush beans, you will love this quick glimpse into why I think you should definitely grow them!! 👉 Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/XCt3HHVVOBo   If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil, Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil strengthen your plants naturally, prevent pests before they start. 👉 Join Soil School here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool   And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you! 👉 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests   Follow Along Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to their garden growing this season. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week.

    18 min
  5. Ep 121 | Knowing What To Do NEXT In The Garden

    May 13

    Ep 121 | Knowing What To Do NEXT In The Garden

    Today we are talking about the biggest miss in all of gardening education.  Everybody will tell you what to grow, what they are planting, what they are harvesting, but where are the garden teachers who are willing to share "What to do next?"  This is a HUGE question and big part of the garden success puzzle, yet, it is the last thing we think about when we plant those nursery starts in spring.   In This Episode You'll Learn: What to do when the excitement turns to overwhelm Why we need to know what to do next before the garden starts growing The three questions I ask myself to help me determine what I need to do next right now    Follow This To Know What To Do Next Quit While You're Ahead (what is no longer serving your garden) Protect What's Producing (these guys get all the attention) Plant With Purpose (strategically decide what you are planting, why, and where)   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Come to my garden with me and walk through these exact three priorities with me as I work on what needs to be done in my garden right now.  Watch the full video here 👉 https://youtu.be/XCt3HHVVOBo   If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil, Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil strengthen your plants naturally, prevent pests before they start. 👉 Join Soil School here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool   And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you! 👉 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests   Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to grow their own garden this season. Until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here in the garden.

    18 min
  6. Ep 120 | Garden Burnout Is So Real Right Now!

    May 8

    Ep 120 | Garden Burnout Is So Real Right Now!

    In this week's episode of Growing Gardeners, we’re talking about something so many gardeners — and women — are experiencing right now:  Depletion. If your garden suddenly looks tired…if the leaves are damaged…if flowers are slowing down…if pests seem to be appearing out of nowhere… you are not alone.   In This Episode You'll Learn   Why stressed plants attract problems How cold weather and rain stress are still affecting gardens weeks later What “bottom of the bucket pests” really mean Why May is the season of nourishment instead of panic The emotional connection between exhausted gardens and exhausted women How gardening teaches us the importance of replenishment     This episode is also a gentle Mother’s Day reminder:  Living things require nourishment.  Healthy gardens are not built through pressure and perfection.They are built through consistent care, nourishment, and all the things we can't see.  Maybe healthy women are too.   Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil Strengthen your plants naturally Prevent pests before they start 👉 Join Wild Child Soil School here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you! 👉 Join Wild Child Pest Prevention here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests  Wondering what cold damage actually looks like on your plants, I created you a quick graphic so that you can stop stressing and focus on what your garden actually needs right now. 👉 Download my Cold Damage Cheat Sheet here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/cold     Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to grow their own garden this season. Until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here in the garden.

    18 min

  7. Apr 22

    Ep 119 | The Earth Day Reset We All Need

    It’s Earth Day, and if your garden feels a little off right now…you are not alone. From cold-stressed plants to sudden pest pressure, so many gardeners are wondering what went wrong. But what if the problem isn’t what you think? In today’s episode, we’re shifting the way you see your garden. Because pests aren’t random. They’re not attacking you. And they’re definitely not the problem. They’re a signal. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what your garden is trying to tell you and how coming back to your soil can change everything.   In This Episode You'll Learn: Why pest outbreaks often follow plant stress (especially after cold nights) What your plants are actually signaling when pests show up The connection between soil health, plant strength, and pest pressure Why a “perfect” pest-free garden isn’t the goal The simple daily rhythms that create a balanced, thriving garden   Your Earth Day Reset: Instead of asking: “How do I get rid of this pest?” Try asking: “What is my plant lacking?” “Where is my soil needing support?” “How can I bring this garden back into balance?”   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: If this episode made something click for you. Or if you’re realizing that everything really does come back to your soil Soil School is open now. This is where I teach you exactly how to: Build rich, living soil Strengthen your plants naturally Prevent pests before they start 👉 Join Soil School here:www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/soilschool And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you!   Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardensInstagram: @wildchildkitchengardensLearn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to grow their own garden this season. Until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here in the garden.

    24 min
  8. Ep 118 | The Pest Control Powerhouse That You're Overlooking

    Apr 15

    Ep 118 | The Pest Control Powerhouse That You're Overlooking

    What if one of the most effective forms of pest control in your garden… was already there? In this episode, we’re shifting the way we think about pests—and the way we care for our gardens. From wrens feeding their babies nonstop… to bluebirds hunting from above… to even the tiniest hummingbirds doing work you may never notice—your garden is full of helpers working behind the scenes. The question is… are we creating a space that supports them? Today, we’re talking about the role birds play in natural pest control, how they fit into a balanced garden, and how you can begin working with your garden instead of feeling like you’re constantly fighting it. If pests have been feeling overwhelming, this episode will give you a new perspective—and a whole lot of hope.   In This Episode, We’ll talk About: Why birds are one of the most overlooked forms of natural pest control How different birds help your garden in different ways Why baby birds rely heavily on insects (aka your pests) How to start seeing your garden as an ecosystem—not a series of problems Simple ways to invite more birds (and balance) into your space    Simple Ways To Support Birds In Your Area Add a shallow water source Provide places to land (trellises, branches, structures) Avoid over-spraying Let your garden feel alive and a little wild Start noticing what’s already there   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: If you’ve ever wondered what you’re actually seeing in your garden, or what to do when pests do show up join my Wild Child Pest Prevention Class, I’ll walk you through: What’s a pest (and what’s not) What to do—and when How to respond with confidence instead of reacting out of fear 👉 Join Here!!   Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardensInstagram: @wildchildkitchengardensLearn More About Growing With Me:  www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to grow their own garden this season. Until next time—keep growing, and we’ll meet you back in the garden.

    23 min
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Growing Gardeners is the podcast for busy women who want to cultivate not only a thriving garden, but a thriving gardening life as well. Each week I will share practical tips and inspiration to help you turn your garden dreams into reality because the garden is about more than just plants. It is about creating this life that is filled with joy and growth in every season. Each week we will grow as gardeners.

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  • Creator
    Kellye Jeansonne
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kellye Jeansonne
  • Show Website
    Growing Gardeners

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