Garden Girls Podcast

This year our friend Kelsey ( ⁨@sproutsnstories⁩ ) went to more garden festivals than most of us go to in a lifetime, so we had to sit her down and get ALL the details. 🌷In this episode we chat about which festivals were actually worth the trip, the best plant hauls, what to bring (and what to leave at home), and the one festival she'd go back to in a heartbeat. If you've ever wondered whether a garden festival is worth the drive, this one's for you. Grab a coffee and hang out with us!🎧 New podcast episodes every week.Check out Kelseys Podcast: Garden Like PodcastOur website:https://gardengirlspod.comOur main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach ⁨@sproutsnstories⁩ Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Dagny's Tea Garden E-Book:https://shop.thecottagepeach.com/products/growing-your-own-tea-garden-ebook-copyMeg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allSupport our podcast and get exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcastEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Most people think a pond means digging, liners, pumps, and a weekend you don't have. We're breaking down why a mini pond is the opposite of that, and what it does for your garden once it's in.In this episode of the Garden Girls Podcast, we talk through how we each built our DIY mini ponds, what we'd do differently, and why a few gallons of standing water changes who shows up in your yard. Pollinators, dragonflies, birds, and the occasional frog all start treating your garden like a destination.We also get into the part nobody warns you about: mosquitoes, algae, and what actually keeps a small pond balanced without constant fiddling.🎧 New podcast episodes every week.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

A green thumb isn't a trait. It's a myth that's kept more people out of gardens than any actual plant ever has.In this episode of Garden Girls, Dagny gets into why "some people just have it and some people don't" is one of the most damaging ideas in gardening. We talk through the difference between talent and pattern recognition, and the specific mental shift that turns "I ruin everything" into "I'm learning what this plant needs."🎧 New podcast episodes every week.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

You sent in the questions, and we're answering them! In this listener Q&A episode, we're diving into your gardening questions, sharing our experiences, and chatting about the things that don't always fit into a regular episode. From growing tips and garden challenges to homesteading, content creation, and everything in between, this episode feels like sitting down for a conversation with friends in the garden.Thanks to everyone who submitted questions—we had a blast recording this one!Support our podcast and get exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

One teaspoon of healthy soil holds more living organisms than there are people on Earth. Meagan and Dagny break down the science of what’s actually in your garden soil — the bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and mycorrhizal networks doing work you’ve never given them credit for. They cover what tilling and over-fertilizing actually do to soil biology, what the research actually says (vs. what went viral), and a practical soil health audit any gardener can run this weekend.Mentioned in this episode:Soil food web research: Dr. Elaine Ingham, USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceGlomalin discovery: Dr. Sara Wright, USDA (1996)No-dig gardening: Charles DowdingMycorrhizal network research: Toby Kiers lab, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamSupport our podcast and get exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/c/GardenGirlsPodcast Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

Welcome to The Garden Girls Podcast! We’re Meg and Dagny—two gardening content creators whose friendship started in a group chat filled with plant questions, garden wins, and the occasional gardening chaos. Eventually, we thought... why not invite everyone else into the conversation?Each week, we'll be digging into all things gardening—from growing food and flowers to preserving the harvest, garden experiments, historical deep dives, hot takes, and the mistakes we're making along the way. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a complete beginner, or just someone who loves hearing passionate people talk about plants, you're in the right place.In this trailer episode, we're sharing what inspired us to start the podcast, what you can expect from future episodes, and why we think gardening conversations should be both educational and entertaining.Grab your coffee, tea, or seed catalog and join us. We're so glad you're here.🌻 New episodes every week.🎙️ Follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode.

Meg and Dagny get into the details of how they actually plan a garden party; the vibe, the food, the seating, what to do when it rains, and the things they've learned from throwing a few of them. Less Pinterest board, more real decisions made by two people who garden for a living and still stress about it.What's in this episode: how they set the mood without overdoing the decor, what food actually works when you're eating outside, seating setups that don't make your guests miserable, and the rain plan neither of them had.Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*

May is when the garden really starts to feel alive—and in this episode, we’re sharing everything we’re growing right now. From the crops that are thriving to the ones we’re experimenting with (and maybe already side-eyeing a little), we’re walking through what’s going into our gardens this month and why.We talk about our favorite warm-season vegetables, the flowers we can’t live without, and what we’re skipping this year. Plus, we get into what’s actually working in our gardens right now vs. what looks good on paper but never quite delivers.If you’ve been wondering what to plant in May—especially in a warmer climate like Zone 8 or a cooler one like Zone 6—this episode will give you ideas, inspiration, and a realistic look at what’s worth your time this month.Whether you’re planting tomatoes, loading up on herbs, or just trying to stay one step ahead of the heat, this is your May garden reset 🌿Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLSRenee's Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/398693/9151*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*