Whether the gardener on your list is just starting out or well-seasoned, I've got the perfect gift recommendations! Looking for creative ways to use your garden's harvest this holiday season? I've got gift ideas that will make your neighbors, friends and family feel warm and bright. After all, what's more thoughtful than a homegrown, handpicked gift? Last, but certainly not least, give the gift of the Wild Child Kitchen Gardening Class at our special Green Friday pricing by...

There's just something about plucking ripe, red strawberries from your own garden that warms your heart and tickles your taste buds! Strawberries aren't just a fruit, they're the perfect opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your little ones, or anyone who's a kid at heart! Join me as I share my tried-and-true tips for growing delicious strawberries right in your backyard. From selecting the right varieties for our Zone 9 climate to soil preparation and pest control, I've got you...

As heard first on Porch & Parish The Podcast! Last week, I sat down with Mike Gennaro, publisher of Porch & Parish, Zachary's Community Magazine for a podcast all about Winter gardening! I cover common questions about gardening in the Winter, like what's the difference between a frost versus a freeze, what to dig up and what to plant in the Fall and Winter. Change is hard, but we're welcoming a new season! It's time to harvest everything that thrives in the summer because Winter is...

Do you know the difference between a frost and a freeze? Winter is coming, so let's dig in to frosts and freezes! If it were slowly getting colder each day, frosts and freezes would be no big deal. The problem is we grow gardens in Zone 9, and that means the temperature can drop or fluctuate by 60 degrees in just 24 hours. That is something our summer plants cannot handle! This week, I'm going to teach you exactly what you should be looking for and how to prepare your garden for frosts and...

I have to tell you about some of the easiest, set it and forget it, most bang for the buck veggies that you will ever grow today!! I want you to carve out some space for these guys because you will be blown away by their flavor, their beauty all winter, and their lack of needing just about anything from you. That is my kind of cold weather veggie!   I am talking about garlic and onions, and let me tell you, you want them in your garden! They are members of the Awesome Alliums family, and...

In this episode, we dig in to one of Kellye's most requested talks. The health benefits of a garden. You will be blown away to see how much a garden really gives....not even counting the vegetables. It is amazing. This one is a good one, so let's dig in.   Join us in "Building A Winter Apothecary" where we will get ready for cold and flu season together with natural healing remedies. You don't want to miss this hands on class. Learn more at...

You probably have those special traditions that remind you of childhood or of loved ones and times gone by.  Did you know that the garden has her own traditions too?  Today I want to share some cool weather garden traditions that you may have never realized but that you definitely want to know about for your garden this season.    From the first cold snap to the first frost, the first picking of greens, and all the things we can grow when the weather gets cold, this season is full of...

You have probably seen or heard the buzz around cover crops if you have ever gardened through a cold season. Every year as the leaves begin to fall you can find farmers and even home gardeners breaking out the clover, rye, and buckwheat seeds. So what is a cover crop? Why do so many people plant them? And should you start acquiring seed for planting your garden this winter? Let's see if I can shed some light on this for you and help you determine if you need to plant a cover crop for winter....

In this episode, I share my views on the food crisis in America. With prices at the grocery store sky rocketing, genetically modified ingredients ever increasing, and new concerns coming up every day, we definitely have one.  It is hard to believe that in a time of modern day conveniences we must struggle with food scarcity, but it's true.  I read an article about this over the summer and knew this was something we had to talk about.   I am going to share my thoughts on this crisis with you,...

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast!  I could not be more excited about what I have for you!  We are digging deep this season, and we are starting with asking ourselves a fundamental question, Who are you as a gardener? This is such an important question to ask going into a new season, and it is one that gets completely overlooked as we rush into the nursery for the first delivery of vegetables.   You are going to love these questions to ask yourself before you plant a single thing.  It will...

The summer pests are in full swing. What can you do about them? In this episode, we are talking about the most common pests of summer and how to keep them under control. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildchildkitchengardening/message

The summer pests are in full swing. What can you do about them? In this episode, we are talking about the most common pests of summer and how to keep them under control. message

Today we are riding along with Kellye as she records this episode on a little road trip. No editing or bells and whistles on this one. Just some good ole garden chat with you riding shotgun!! But by the end of the episode, you will know exactly how to prepare your garden for some time away!! This is good stuff! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildchildkitchengardening/message

Today we are riding along with Kellye as she records this episode on a little road trip. No editing or bells and whistles on this one. Just some good ole garden chat with you riding shotgun!! But by the end of the episode, you will know exactly how to prepare your garden for some time away!! This is good stuff! Enjoy! 

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss PUMPKINS and how we grow them in the wild child garden. If you have ever wanted to bring the magic to the garden, this is one way for sure!! 3:10 Kellye shares details about when to plant pumpkins 5:30 Growing pumpkins like a wild child explained 11:00 An exception to the rule of growing your pumpkins away from your garden. You will love this. 13:00 Variety of pumpkin IS EVERYTHING. Learn which varieties to grow for best...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss PUMPKINS and how we grow them in the wild child garden. If you have ever wanted to bring the magic to the garden, this is one way for sure!!   3:10 Kellye shares details about when to plant pumpkins   5:30 Growing pumpkins like a wild child explained   11:00 An exception to the rule of growing your pumpkins away from your garden. You will love this.   13:00 Variety of pumpkin IS EVERYTHING. Learn which varieties to grow for best...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss A Second Chance “do – over” with Tomatoes! Tomatoes are always top of the list for a Summer Do-Over, Kellye talks all about how to get your tomatoes going again for all summer enjoyment! 2:13 – Kellye talks about the do-over season and how it gives you a second chance to re-do your Spring Garden and keep those plants producing. 3:04 – Kellye discusses how tomatoes stop producing in the summer, and how it isn’t a reflection of you as a...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss A Second Chance “do – over” with Tomatoes! Tomatoes are always top of the list for a Summer Do-Over, Kellye talks all about how to get your tomatoes going again for all summer enjoyment!   2:13 – Kellye talks about the do-over season and how it gives you a second chance to re-do your Spring Garden and keep those plants producing.   3:04 – Kellye discusses how tomatoes stop producing in the summer, and how it isn’t a reflection of you as a...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss Transitioning from a Spring to A Summer Garden! You might be wondering how we are already discussing Summer Gardens, but a June 1 Garden is drastically different from a June 30 Garden, so we need to prepare now! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass! 3:41 – Kellye talks about why your soil is the key component to keeping your garden in tip top shape and breaks down how to get the best results. 8:30 – Kellye discusses how...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss Transitioning from a Spring to A Summer Garden! You might be wondering how we are already discussing Summer Gardens, but a June 1 Garden is drastically different from a June 30 Garden, so we need to prepare now! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!   3:41 – Kellye talks about why your soil is the key component to keeping your garden in tip top shape and breaks down how to get the best results. 8:30 – Kellye discusses how...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Easy Summer Gardening! Our unique growing climate means you can grow 52 weeks a year.  Yes, it is hot and humid, but you can make the southern summer garden SO easy! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass! 3:20 – Kellye talks about how important it is to live seasonally with your garden and finding the balance between the seasons. 8:21 – Kellye discusses the options for what to pick for your summer garden in order for...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Easy Summer Gardening! Our unique growing climate means you can grow 52 weeks a year.  Yes, it is hot and humid, but you can make the southern summer garden SO easy! She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!     3:20 – Kellye talks about how important it is to live seasonally with your garden and finding the balance between the seasons. 8:21 – Kellye discusses the options for what to pick for your summer garden in order...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Summer Gardening Troubles in the South! Yes, it is hot and humid, and the pest can be an issue, however Kellye breaks down how to manage the big three obstacles of southern summer gardens. She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!   3:05 – Kellye breaks down the big three issues summer gardeners face, starting with pests. 6:12 – Picking the right varieties can help you outsmart the bugs! 6:50 – Kellye talks about the...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Summer Gardening Troubles in the South! Yes, it is hot and humid, and the pest can be an issue, however Kellye breaks down how to manage the big three obstacles of southern summer gardens. She also talks about her FREE Summer Garden Masterclass!   3:05 – Kellye breaks down the big three issues summer gardeners face, starting with pests. 6:12 – Picking the right varieties can help you outsmart the bugs! 6:50 – Kellye talks about the...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we dive into Summer Gardening in the South. Yes, you can keep growing - even in the heat! Kellye helps breakdown the why and how and whether it is right for you. Plus she talks about setting garden goals and how to use her summer garden goal planner to get your best summer garden.   1:05 – Kellye discusses why Summer Garden might be the most important garden all year 3:06  – There is wasted opportunity by not planting for the summer season. You can...