How to Be a Better Gardener

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

The years roll on for many of us in the garden and we seem…not to improve? Nan Sterman shares her best tips for getting MUCH better as a gardener, much faster. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.

  • Waterwise Gardener
  • Seed Starting Workshop
  • San Diego Gardener Facebook Group
  • A Growing Passion TV Show
  • Hot Color, Dry Garde and the rest of Nan’s books
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He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels)
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris)
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  • Facebook Group
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