The Garden Culture Podcast with Bailey Van Tassel

<p>The Garden Culture Podcast is more than just a how-to garden podcast, this is a place where we let the garden inspire our lives, as well as get to know incredible people who infuse their own lives with the magic of nature and gardening. Follow along as we talk about what to do in the garden each month and interview interesting people who weave gardening into their lives. Our host, Bailey Van Tassel, is a home gardener and the founder of a national gardening club. Her goal is to get more people gardening, especially in suburbia and small spaces, as she has. Bailey's mission is to make gardening an American pastime and a part of our innate culture. Her hope is to have more families raise their kids with a reverence for nature and an instinct for growing their own food and flowers.</p>

083. Greenhouses for Beginner Gardeners

Bailey Van Tassel is joined by Angela Yoder, the co-founder of Yoderbilt who makes greenhouses, chicken coops, and other homestead structures. Angela talks about how her husband built her a greenhouse seeking to solve for sturdiness and also beauty. They now have a thriving business that serves just that purpose: to build beautiful and functional structures that add charm and purpose to your farm or garden. Angela shares about her journey into greenhouse growing and what she found out the hard way. She shares about finding your function for the greenhouse (overwintering or starting seeds) and digs into why insulation, heating, and airflow are important. Angela shares some fun and practical stories about her success with citrus, how they came to create new designs and all the mistakes that we need to avoid. For more information on Yoderbuilt, go to www.yoderbilt.com Angelas favorite book: Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein To pre-order Bailey's book go to www.baileyvantassel.com/kitchengardeliving

09-26
59:51

082. What Living A Garden-inspired Life Means

In this episode Bailey shares about what living a "garden-inspired life" means and gives some encouragement for gardeners. She talks about some of the evolutions that take place within the gardener as they learn, as well as a the importance of things like community and sharing the harvest. Mentioned in this episode: Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living. Pre-order and get your bonuses HERE. Get tickets to The Homemaker's Conference HERE. More about Bailey at www.baileyvantassel.com

09-12
18:21

081. How To Fill A Raised Garden Bed

In this episode, Bailey Van Tassel reviews the four methods that she recommends for filling a raised bed for the very first time. To pre-order Kitchen Garden Living and get bonuses, go HERE. MORE: To join Bailey's monthly gardening club, The Kitchen Garden Society, go HERE. For wool pellets go HERE. Code: BAILEY10 To learn more about Bailey go to www.baileyvantassel.com

08-29
17:49

080. Moving From CA to TN & How We Feel After 3 Months

In this episode, Bailey Van Tassel gives an update on their cross-country move from California to Tennessee and the hidden benefits. She also shares the reality of the actual move itself and answers her most-asked questions about it all from her community. To pre-order Kitchen Garden Living and get all the bonuses, go HERE.

08-22
24:39

079. Plants as Medicine with Taylor Lamb and Jewel Zimmer

Today Bailey interviews the founders of Juna, a plant-based wellness company that uses science, herbalism, biology, and naturopathy to create formulas that enhance our health. Taylor Lamb and Jewel Zimmer share each of their stories in coming to the wellness and plant space - one fueled by a childhood in the family-owned plant nursery and one a chef. Over the course of the conversation, they talk about the 90,000 chemicals introduced to Americans in the 1970s, how 90% of women experience anxiety, and how the terpenes in plants influence our bodies with 1,000s of molecules and benefits. This is a great conversation about the power of plants and how every woman deserves to feel their best no matter what. For more information on Juna, go to www.junaworld.com The products we talk about are Gut Therapy, Nightcap, and Detox Drops For more information on Bailey Van Tassel go to www.baileyvantassel.com or find her on Instagram HERE.

08-15
45:12

078. Autumn In The Kitchen Garden

Today Bailey helps you prepare for Autumn in the kitchen garden with her four top tips. She shares her number one most essential product as well as reads an excerpt from her book, Kitchen Garden Living. Bailey mentions a live planning call that is for anyone who pre-orders the book. You can access that HERE. More about Bailey at www.baileyvantassel.com or DM her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/baileyvantassel The hoops Bailey mentions are HERE.

08-08
20:48

077. How To Prioritize Your Homestead Build

Bailey Van Tassel unpacks her thought process when it comes to expanding on a homestead and when to add new elements like the garden, greenhouse, livestock, chickens, etc. To pre-order Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living, go HERE and snag your bonus! To follow Bailey on Instagram, go here. To join the monthly garden club, The Kitchen Garden Society, go HERE.

06-20
19:17

076. Growing Berries, Deterring Slugs, and Handling Pill Bugs

To pre-order Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living, go HERE and get bonuses! This week Bailey Van Tassel addresses some fun questions about berries, slugs, and pill bugs. She gives her tips and best practices. She also updates you on her new home garden and the square footage they're working with, some worries and some excitement with the property. Bailey references the episode about wool pellets, which is episode 064. You can listen to that HERE. To join The Kitchen Garden Society, and garden month-by-month with Bailey, go HERE. For more info on Bailey, go to her website www.baileyvantassel.com or follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/baileyvantassel.

06-13
20:36

075. Top 10 Lessons From My Last Garden

In this episode, Bailey Van Tassel walks you through her kitchen garden of the last two years and talks about the five biggest mistakes she made as well as the five best choices she made. She goes into garden design, cost, function, and plants as well as what she will do again with her new garden build. Some links mentioned: Pre-order Bailey's Book HERE and get a bonus! Toups & Co skincare HERE. Use code BVT10 RV Water filers HERE Soaker Hoses HERE Thank you so much for listening! For more info on Bailey Van Tassel go to www.baileyvantassel.com

06-07
37:08

074. Martha Stewart & How She's Impacted 80s & 90s Babies

Bailey Van Tassel and friend, Katie Selvidge discuss Martha Stewart in response to the recent CNN documentary, The Many Lives of Martha Stewart. Katie is the Founder and Former editor-in-chief of Cottage Hill Magazine, now running a farmette and selling babydoll sheep. She is a lifelong Martha Stewart fan and has seen her live, as well as collected many of her magazines and books. Bailey and Katie dig into how Martha impacted them and an entire generation, the parts of the documentary that were not covered, how to interpret Martha in context now, and how to be your own mini-Martha. This is a fun chat between girlfriends that we hope you enjoy! For more info on Katie Selvidge you can find her at https://katieselvidge.com/. Katies Favorite Books: Gardening Month by Month by Martha Stewart Carrots Love Tomatoes by Louise Riotte To pre-order Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living, go HERE To try out Toups & Co, go HERE. Use code Bailey10

05-23
55:51

073. Six Steps to DIY Your Garden Design

Bailey Van Tassel goes through six steps to designing your own kitchen garden, starting with how to properly gather and unpack inspiration. She goes through finding the right space, measuring it out, and planning for beds, borders, and pathways. Bailey talks about some of the programs that she uses to do this and how to think about configuring your space. This is a great listen to bookmark or send to a garden friend! Pre-order Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living HERE. And snag some bonuses and gifts! To work with Bailey on your garden design, fill out this FORM. Shop Toups & Co skincare HERE. Use code BVT10 for a discount! Bailey's Pinterest boards HERE. Download Bailey's FREE DIY Garden Design Guide HERE. If you're loving the pod, I would be SO grateful for a review. Thank you so much! And love you!

05-16
32:47

072. Grief and the Garden

After a request from a listener, Bailey talks about managing grief through the garden. This episode has a trigger warning for lightly talking about miscarriage and death. Bailey shares personal experiences and her three main points for how to use and think about your space while managing loss. Bailey talks about how being a gardener has carried her through hard times and how she managed that. This Episode is sponsored by Calzuro. For info on Calzuro and their wonderful clogs: www.calzuro.com and use code "GARDEN15" for 15% off! Preorder Kitchen Garden Living today! And get bonuses! HERE. Follow Bailey on Instagram www.instagram.com/baileyvantassel

05-09
25:35

071. Preparing Your Vegetable Garden for Vacation

Bailey digs into how to prep your kitchen garden for vacation this year, protecting it from heat and pests. She shares tips from the perspective of how many days out you are from the trip, working towards your final date of departure, and making sure that your garden is well thought out. This Episode is sponsored by Calzuro! For info on Calzuro and their wonderful clogs: www.calzuro.com and use code "GARDEN15" for 15% off! To pre-order Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living, go HERE and get a great bonus! Bailey's website Bailey on Instagram

05-02
15:18

070. The Reality of Seeds with Anne Fletcher

This discussion is one of my favorites to date! The truth about seeds is that they are not all created equal. In fact, where they come from is quite important. Anne Fletcher of Orta Kitchen Gardens joins us and tells her story of creating beautiful seed-starting pots after killing so many of her plants. Anne is a self-proclaimed unnatural green thumb with ADHD who wanted to start her own seeds and needed a more hands-off solution. She shares the journey to founding Orta Kitchen Garden, as well as the importance of the history of seeds. What was once a local and diverse system is now a consolidation of just a few big companies with few options. Anne educates us on the difference between hybrid seeds and heirloom seeds, and which we really need to support. She digs into seed saving and how every gardener can benefit from that experience. Anne shares some of her favorite heirloom seed companies as well as her tips for keeping seedlings alive - this is the best dive into the world of seeds and is really a fantastic resource for all gardeners. Seed Companies mentioned: Strictly Medicinal Feral Heart Farm Redwood Seeds Living Seed Adaptive Seed Wild Garden Seed Fedco Anne's Favorite book: Gardening in Summer Dry Climates by Nora Harlow A year in a Small Garden by Frances Tophill For more info on Anne and Orta Kitchen Gardens go to www.ortakitchengardens.com For more information on Bailey Van Tassel and to order her book go to www.baileyvantassel.com/kitchengardenliving or go to her Instagram HERE. Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors! Neptune's Harvest is a family-owner organic fertilizer company with the BEST amendments on the market. Completely organic and wildly beneficial. Go to www.neptunesharvest.com . Use code GCULTURE" for 5% off orders. Heirloom Roses has hundreds of own-root roses of impeccable quality. They're truly the best in the business. Go HERE to check out their selection and start your cutting garden. Use code GARDENCULTURE for 20% off all roses, valid now through August 31, 2024

04-25
53:56

069. The Details Behind My Book, Kitchen Garden Living

Bailey Van Tassel shares behind the scenes on how she got her book, Kitchen Garden Living, published. She shares tips for networking, pitching, and putting a concept together. Bailey also talks about the contents of the book and how it's more than just a "how to garden" book, brimming over into lifestyle and home. To pre-order her book, Kitchen Garden Living, go here. There is a fun pre-order bonus for you! For more info on Bailey, go to www.baileyvantassel.com or find her on Instagram HERE. Mentioned in this episode: Field Guide to Outside Style by Ryan McEnany Thank you so much to our sponsors! Neptune's Harvest is a family-owner organic fertilizer company with the BEST amendments on the market. Completely organic and wildly beneficial. Go to www.neptunesharvest.com . Use code GCULTURE" for 5% off orders. Heirloom Roses has hundreds of own-root roses of impeccable quality. They're truly the best in the business. Go HERE to check out their selection and start your cutting garden. Use code GARDENCULTURE for 20% off all roses, valid now through August 31, 2024

04-18
19:43

068. Moving from California to Tennessee

After an onslaught of love, support, and questions, Bailey shares her decision to move her family of five from Southern California to Middle Tennessee. She shares the ins and outs of how and why they made the decision, as well as her story of an impossible and long-forgotten prayer being answered. For more info on Bailey Van Tassel go to www.baileyvantassel.com Thank you to our amazing Sponsor Neptune's Harvest! Find them at www.neptunesharvest.com Use code "Gculture" for 5% off.

04-11
37:18

067. Sustainable Living With The Lady Farmers

Emma and Mary Kingsley are the mother-daughter duo behind Lady Farmer, a brand that began with a sustainable clothing line and now is a successful podcast (The Good Dirt) around slow and conscious living. Emma and Mary talk about each of their childhoods and how it informed their current path together. They chat about what moved them to do a Kickstarter campaign which led to where they are now, on a sustainable path and how they live within that ethos. This chat is a great peek into how it takes nothing other than a passion and interest to move into a life that you're inspired by and proud of. They share about plastic in our clothing, where they shop, and what we all can think about to start getting more intentional. Emma and Mary's Fave Books: Growing Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer We are the Arc by Mary Reynolds Love, Nature Magic by For more info about Lady Farmer go to www.ladyfarmer.com, visit their podcast The Good Dirt HERE, or join their Substack HERE. BIG thanks to our amazing sponsor Neptune's Harvest. For info go to neptunesharvest.com and use code GCULTURE for 5% off. For more info on Bailey Van Tassel go to www.baileyvantassel.com and join her monthly gardening membership here: www.thekitchengardensociety.com

04-04
01:20:18

066. Secrets To Jumbo Vegetables & An Organic Family Fertilizer Company

Spoiler alert: at the end of this episode are the secrets you've been waiting to hear for how to have the most envious vegetable garden. Bailey Van Tassel interviews Ann Malloy, one of the owners of Neptune's Harvest, an organic fertilizer company. It was founded by Ann's grandfather, who left school at 14 to help provide for his family. Their story is incredible and along the way we learn about how beautifully they've built a truly organic fertilizer company from fish by-products that fuel the most productive gardens through nutrient-building. Ann invites us into her world by explaining how the fish fertilizer is made, how they run the business now, and how they've developed the products that work so magically, without compromising their organic and pure promise. Ann shares about giant pumpkins, combatting powdery mildew, roses, products that organically kill grubs and so much more. Ann's favorite books: Illusions by Richard Bach and The Secret Life of Lobsters by Trevor Corson For more information on Neptune's Harvest, go to www.neptunesharvest.com or ask your local nursery. For more information on Bailey, go to www.baileyvantassel.com Huge thank you to our amazing sponsor Pinetree Garden Seeds. For info on Pinetree Garden Seeds go to superseeds.com and use code GARDENCULTURE24 for 20% off.

03-28
52:25

065. Minisode: Growing Tomatoes

In this mini episode, Bailey Van Tassel shares her tips for growing organic tomatoes. She covers the basics of cultivating them, as well as personal advice, common pitfalls, and favorite tomato varieties. Favorite tomatoes: Rapunzel, Snow White, Sungold, and Rosso Sicilian For more information on Bailey, go to www.baileyvantassel.com Join The Kitchen Garden Society at www.thekitchengardensociety.com

03-26
25:45

064. Wool Pellets in Your Vegetable Garden

This week we unpack the secret behind my favorite garden amendment as of late - wool pellets. They are SUCH a triple threat - holding moisture, repelling slugs, and slow-releasing nitrogen. We talk to Megan, the founder of Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co., who started her business as a way to make use of the incredibly wasteful wool industry. The wool by-products that come from either unsellable or undesirable wool make for fantastic fertilizer. When pelleted, it's easy for the home gardener to use. Megan walks us through how she got started in this business, and why wool does in fact make such a great amendment. To get more info on Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co. and to order wool pellets, go HERE. Code BAILEY10 for a discount. For more info on Bailey Van Tassel, go to www.baileyvantassel.com or follow along on instagram HERE. Huge thank you to our amazing sponsor Pinetree Garden Seeds. For info on Pinetree Garden Seeds go to superseeds.com and use code GARDENCULTURE24 for 20% off.

03-21
29:55

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