Podcast Episodes

Ep 151: The 3-Bucket System — Never Waste a Weed, Leaf, or Kitchen Scrap Again

Ever stared at a pile of weeds or kitchen scraps and thought, “Now what?”
In this episode, Esther shares the simple 3-Bucket System — a no-stress, no…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 150: “The Odd Rule — Why Uneven Planting Looks So Darn Good”

Ever notice how some gardens just feel right? In this short and sunny episode, Esther unpacks one of gardening’s simplest design secrets — the rule o…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

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…

5 months 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…

5 months, 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 hu…

5 months, 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 (wo…

5 months, 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 p…

6 months 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,…

6 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 2 weeks 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 overl…

6 months, 3 weeks ago