Podcast Episodes

Ep 149: “Beehind Closed Doors: What Really Happens When You Grow Under Cover”

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener!

Today, we’re pulling back the netting (literally) to talk about the sneaky pollination problems that happen in greenhouses, tunnel house…

Published on 13 hours ago

Ep 148: “Chaos Gardening: Why Letting Go Might Grow More Than You Think.”

Hi & Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener

Spring is in full swing here at The Messed-Up Gardener HQ—sunflowers about to pop, kiwifruit vines gearing up to flower, bees on overtime, and…

Published on 1 week ago

Ep 147: “Barrel Dreams: The Pros and Cons of Growing Nursery Trees in Big Pots While You Wait for Your Land”

Ever wandered through a nursery, spotted the perfect tree, and thought, “One day… when I have my own land”?
In this heartfelt episode, I share how hubby and I are building our future orchard right no…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Ep 146 Hot House Secrets — How to Grow Smarter in Pots & Soil

It’s been one of those weeks  washing almost dry… and then it rains. Hubby’s flat-out with the bees, and I’ve been fighting off a chest/sinus bug (would not recommend). The silver lining? My happy pl…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Ep 145: The Harvest Hustle - 6 Things to Pick Now Before They Go to Waste (Save your crops and your sanity with timely harvesting)

Spring is in full swing here at Shesther’s, and while the frosts are just behind us (fingers crossed past Labour Day!), the gardens and orchard are pumping out produce faster than we can keep up. Hub…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Ep 144: The Garden Mood Boost: 4 Simple Changes to Lift Your Space (and Your Spirits)

This week in the garden has been full of surprises — tomato flowers already popping, zucchinis producing their first harvest despite frosty mornings, and hubby’s sunflowers growing like they’re on st…

Published on 1 month ago

Ep 143: The Weekend Wonderlist – 6 Mini Garden Projects That Look Huge

What a week it’s been! Between wild spring winds rattling our roof, chasing runaway bins down the orchard driveway, and watching trees topple across town, it’s been chaos out there. But amidst the gu…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ep 142: “The Garden Goldmine: 7 Things in Your Backyard You Didn’t Know Were Valuable”

What if your garden was hiding treasures you’ve been walking past every day? 🌱

In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m digging into seven overlooked “goldmines” that can save you money, grow he…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep 141: “The 5×5 Garden Glow-Up: 5 Tiny Tweaks for Big Growth in 5 Days”

Spring has officially arrived — but if you’re feeling a little behind in the garden (like I am this year after our big move!), don’t worry. In this week’s episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m shari…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ep 140: The Doomsday Garden Kit – Listener Q&A Special (Part 3)

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m Esther Williams, your host, and as always — I’m absolutely buzzed to be here with you today. 

Over the past two episodes, we’ve…

Published on 2 months ago