CaliKim on "10 Time Saving Tactics for a More Efficient Garden"

CaliKim on "10 Time Saving Tactics for a More Efficient Garden"

Update: 2024-12-03
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How do you have a life and a gardenBetween busy schedules, family time, and pretty lengthy to-do lists, how can we fit gardening moments into our lives without sacrificing precious time? As we close out our 2024 gardening season, it’s a great time to reflect on what worked, what flopped, and how we can make our gardens even better for 2025. This is exactly where CaliKim shines the most, and her new book, The 10-Minute Gardener, helps us become more efficient gardeners who can, as she says, “have a garden and a life.”


In this episode, we learn:

  • [03:48 ] What is Kim’s gardening background?
  • [06:30 ] What does her garden & garden zone look like?
  • [09:16 ] Why raised bed gardening is the best option in Florida
  • [13:04 ] Why efficiency is important in gardening
  • [14:33 ] Gift yourself or a loved one the gift of peace and joy with a personalized Wind River Wind Chime!
  • [16:03 ] Bring simplicity into your garden with Kelly Norris's new book, Your Natural Garden.
  • [17:34 ] 3-minute gardening tasks
  • [27:21 ] 5-minute gardening tasks
  • [30:51 ] Simplify your gardening experience with Espoma Organic’s high-quality products!
  • [38:03 ] How to plan your garden for dormant season
  • [40:15 ] How to break down your garden tasks
  • [43:13 ] 8-minute & 10-minute gardening tasks
  • [49:06 ] 30-minute gardening tasks
  • [51:00 ] Where can you find Kim on social media?


Mentioned in our conversation:


For CaliKim's time-saving gardening tasks,

check out the full show notes and blog here!


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Grab a copy of Your Natural Garden by Kelly Norris at your favorite local bookstore, bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, quarto.com or amazon.com to get inspired and take action on your garden.

Espoma Organic

Visit espoma.com to find your local Espoma dealer or check my Amazon storefront.


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CaliKim on "10 Time Saving Tactics for a More Efficient Garden"

CaliKim on "10 Time Saving Tactics for a More Efficient Garden"

Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness