Fostering Blooms

Meaningful Homemade Gifts Using What You Grow - Episode 48

In this episode of Fostering Blooms, we share how we create meaningful homemade gifts using what we grow, preserve, and make throughout the year. What started as a simple

Garden Ready December: Easy End-of-Year Gardening Tasks for Zone 7 and Beyond - Episode 47

December may be busy, but there's still plenty you can do in the garden — without overworking yourself. In this Garden Ready December episode of Fostering Blooms, we shar

How to Make Goat Milk Soap at Home: Our First Batch + Beginner Tips - Episode 46

Curious about how to make goat milk soap at home? In this episode of Fostering Blooms, we walk you through our very first attempt at DIY goat milk soap—from gathering sup

How to Create a White Garden: Inspired by Classic English Design - Episode 45

Dream garden unlocked! In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon walks us through designing and installing a courtyard knot garden / parterre inspired by classic Engli

Garden Ready October: What to Harvest, Plant & Prep Before Frost Hits

Fall may be here, but your garden isn't done yet! In this cozy, laugh-filled October chat, Shannon and Caitlyn share what's still thriving, what they're harvesting (spoil

ChatGPT in the Garden: How AI Is Changing the Way We Grow - Episode 43

AI in the garden? Yep. In this episode, Shannon and Cait share how they use "Chat Cath" (their nickname for ChatGPT) as a practical garden consultant—while staying though

Save Seeds, Save Money: How to Harvest, Dry & Store for Next Year's Garden - Episode 42

Save seeds, save money! 🌱 Shannon and Cait share how to harvest, dry, and store seeds from flowers and veggies—plus which ones actually come true next year and which don'

What to Plant This Fall: 30+ Annuals, Perennials & Shrubs - Episode 41

Think mums are your only option for fall color? Think again. In this episode, Shannon and Caitlyn share over 30 annuals, perennials, shrubs, and seeds you can plant right

Garden Ready September: The Must-Do Tasks for a Thriving Fall Garden - Episode 40

Ready to trade summer scorch for cozy garden wins? In this "Garden Ready September" episode, Shannon and Cait share exactly what to plant now for a thriving fall garden—a

Summer Garden Update: Pickles, Sauerkraut, Herbal Teas & Sourdough - E39

Summer has been in full swing — and it's been a wild ride in the garden! In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn share what they've been up to lately: fr

From Vineyard to Kitchen: How We Turned Wine Grapes Into Juice - Episode 38

What happens when you've got a bucket of wine grapes and no plan? In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn dive into a spontaneous kitchen adventure — plu

Garden to Table Cooking: Swiss Chard, Fennel & Saffron Made Simple - Episode 37

Discover how gardening can transform not just what you eat, but how you cook. In this solo episode, Caitlyn shares how growing Swiss chard, fennel, radishes, and even saf

Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36

Bock bock, baby—it's chicken time! In this fun (and feather-filled) episode, Shannon grills Caitlyn with rapid-fire questions all about backyard chickens—from how many to

Garden Ready August: Last Call for Summer Sowing + Fall Veggies to Try - Episode 35

It's the last call for summer sowing! 🌱 In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn share what's happening in the garden in August—from cutting back strawber

A Very Merry July: Planning Your Garden-Inspired Holiday Gifts - Episode 34

In this cozy (and slightly chaotic) episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn get a head start on the holidays—yes, in July! From canning jam and fermenting krau

From Overwhelmed to Stocked: Using and Storing Your Summer Harvest - Episode 33

In this quick solo episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon shares what to do when your garden is exploding with more cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and beans than you can po

Beating Garden Burnout: How to Keep Going When You're Overwhelmed - Episode 32

Feeling burned out in the garden? You're not alone—and you're definitely not failing. In this episode, we talk about the real side of gardening in midsummer: when the wee

Garden Ready July: Mid-Summer Harvests, Fall Crop Planning & Beating the Heat - Episode 31

The dog days of summer are here, but your garden isn't slowing down! In this episode, we break down what to sow, harvest, and plan in July—from beans and garlic to fall c

Garlic, Shallots & Scapes—Oh My! Fall Planting to Summer Harvest - Episode 30

f you've ever dreamed of skipping the grocery store garlic aisle and harvesting your own flavorful bulbs—this is the episode for you. 🧄 We're diving deep into everythin

Wives vs Wives: Gardeners vs Sports Fans in the Ultimate Showdown - Episode 29

Can our wives tell the difference between an aphid and a stratified seed? Do we know what a full nelson is or how many yards it takes to get a first down? It's time for t