There are clumps of roses on sale at your nearest 7-11, but when you look at them you don't imagine how they grew or where they came from. Bouquets from Deadhead Floral here in Portland are totally different. You feel the sun and hear the wind when you look at their creations. Join me in the garden of Deadhead's founder Mackenzie - her fascination with a flower's full life is a total paradigm shift from the average grocery store Russell Stover's tragedy. If you're in Portland and would like a...

Fall is my favorite season to put new plants in the ground. Learn why, when my former neighbor Corey visits and we plant a new flower in my garden that gets us feeling nostalgic... (episode marked as explicit solely due to one incident of sassy language) Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: @freshclippings Show art by Alison McKenzie Production guidance from Evan Roberts Special thanks to Jeremy Bloom Episode music from Blue Dot Sessions: Our Son the Potter (Love and...

This conversation with Jonathan from @BundyCreekNatives did nothing less than change how I think about gardening. I think it'll do the same for you. Before you press play, ask yourself this simple question: "why do I buy birdseed?" Then strap the *!@# in. For more information about habitat gardening here's a quick article with an introduction to some basic ideas. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: @freshclippings Show art by Alison McKenzie Production guidance from Evan...

Gardening heals me. Being with plants gentles my thoughts and helps me let go of pain. In this episode that I'm dedicating to a dear friend I lost earlier this year, I invite you to join me in that space - sit with me in my backyard, and this time let's not talk about anything. Let's just be together, outside. If you're curious to see some of the incredible art that Marcelo Gallegos shared with the world, check out his website and instagram. Show art by Alison McKenzie Production guidance...

When it comes to growing my own veggies, I've got baggage from past garden trauma. My neighbor Rafael invites me join him in some harvesting to show me the joys of vegetable gardening. Can he expand my grinchy heart? Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: @freshclippings Show art by Alison McKenzie Production guidance from Evan Roberts Special thanks to Jeremy Bloom Episode music from Blue Dot Sessions: Our Son the Potter (Love and Weasel) Pigpaddle Creek (Sour Mash) Gamboler...

This one's for my city folks - nature isn't just for the burbs! And BTW, I thought I knew what I meant by "plant time" but this chat with my friend, the ever-poetic Joél Leon, put it on a whole new level. [marked "explicit" for its authentic NYC language only] For a constant feed of wisdom from Joél Leon, check out his https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleon/ (Instagram). Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by...

Right as we were wrapping up recording for the day one of Jake's and Dene's new neighbors, a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_scrub_jay (scrub jay), showed up. And it had some very specific requests. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by https://www.alisonmckenzieart.com/ (Alison McKenzie) Production guidance from https://www.evandavidroberts.me/ (Evan Roberts) Special thanks to https://www.jeremyb.com/...

How do you go from garden ideas to garden plans? In this episode I visit my friends and neighbors Jake and Dené (who just bought their first and very adorable Portland home). We dig a shovel into the messy process of deciding what to do first and, more importantly, where to do it. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by https://www.alisonmckenzieart.com/ (Alison McKenzie) Production guidance from...

It's the herb episode, and we're getting eerie with it. Discover why gathering herbs feels so witchy, what chants mom intones when harvesting lavender, and a recipe to one of my favorite potions. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by https://www.alisonmckenzieart.com/ (Alison McKenzie) Production guidance from https://www.evandavidroberts.me/ (Evan Roberts) Special thanks to https://www.jeremyb.com/ (Jeremy...

Landscape architect and Clippings luminary Rachelle Crosby and I chop it up. She unleashes hot tips from her approach to cultivating wild spaces, and shares how her indigenous https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_Pueblo (Laguna Pueblo) background has shaped her relationship with plants. The live audio at the end of the episode was captured in her wild sunflower space! Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by...

Thank god I'm in charge of this podcast, because my 11 year old niece Catalina joins me on this episode and if I had a boss they'd fire me and hire her instantly. Today we're deadheading flowers (and my future in this industry). Also, there's a GIVEAWAY! We clipped a bunch of scabiosa (aka https://www.thespruce.com/pincushion-flower-1316042 (pincushion flowers)) and we have seeds galore. Want some? DM me on our instagram and we will mail out seed packets while supplies last. Late summer and...

The temps are up and the thirst is very real. These garden girls need water, and they need it now. Think you know how to dish out the H20? There are lots of ways to go wrong... Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by https://www.alisonmckenzieart.com/ (Alison McKenzie) Production guidance from https://www.evandavidroberts.me/ (Evan Roberts) Special thanks to https://www.jeremyb.com/ (Jeremy Bloom) Episode music...

In this extra tidbit from episode 5 we learn why I don't have a podcast on outdoor survival skills. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Show art by https://www.alisonmckenzieart.com/ (Alison McKenzie) Production guidance from https://www.evandavidroberts.me/ (Evan Roberts) Special thanks to https://www.jeremyb.com/ (Jeremy Bloom) Episode music from Blue Dot...

You begged for it, so here it is. Another episode of garden chores, under supervision, at my mom's place in Albuquerque. We're spraying weeds with a secret family recipe (for your eyes only, below), dishing on water-friendly gardens, and unearthing my mom's sordid past on a garden chat line. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshclippings/ (@freshclippings) Secret non-toxic family recipe for weed spray: 4 cups white vinegar 1/4 cup salt 1/4 tablespoon...

Mom says don't poison pests, just spritz them!

Power tool problem solving after I let my lawn get WELL out of control

Learn to love weeding your garden. Or at least, learn to love listening to me do it!

The very first ever episode of Clippings deserves a momentous garden activity. But ya know what? Sometimes a girl's gotta ease into things. The cats and I venture outside to fertilize our younger trees and bushes. Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: @freshclippings Show art by https://my.captivate.fm/www.alisonmckenzieart.com (Alison McKenzie) Production guidance from https://www.evandavidroberts.me/ (Evan Roberts) Episode music from Blue Dot...

It's that time of year, kiddos. Gardening time! I've got *projects* planned. Subscribe now to join me outside this season. Want some previews of the plant action in store? We're @freshclippings on Instagram.