Ep 119 | The Earth Day Reset We All Need

Ep 119 | The Earth Day Reset We All Need

From Growing Gardeners by Kellye Jeansonne

April 22, 2026 · 24 min · Season 8

About this episode

In this episode, Kellye discusses how to interpret garden signals related to pest pressure and soil health, especially on Earth Day.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Kellye Jeansonne

Topics covered

  • pest management
  • soil health
  • plant stress
  • gardening tips
  • Earth Day
  • garden balance

Keywords

  • pests
  • soil health
  • plant stress
  • gardening
  • Earth Day
  • pest pressure
  • garden balance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soil School

Products: Soil School

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