The Messed Up Gardener
Hello and Welcome to The Messed Up Gardener. This podcast covers all areas of gardening from a beginner, intermediate to advanced level. It covers gardening on any budget, any space, any place. There are no rules when it comes to me, and my gardens and I do it messy. There is nothing more fun than getting your hands dirty and creating that space that gives you joy and abundance. This podcast will give tips, tricks, hacks and methodology’s to make any space work from the tiny indoor garden to the rolling meadows with even a dash of bees and hydroponics thrown in. I have been a horticulturist for as long as I can remember and in the industry since I was 15 so that’s nearly 30 years of hands on gardening experience. I am really looking forward to being on this journey & doing it messy with you.
Podcasting since 2022 • 181 episodes
The Messed Up Gardener
Latest Episodes
Ep 166: The Hidden Mistake Most Gardeners Don’t Even Realize They’re Making
Why Strategic Gardening Always Beats Reactive GardeningSometimes the most damaging thing you can do in a garden… is intervene too quickly.In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther unpacks the hidden mista...
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Ep 165: Autumn Is Where Smart Gardens Win - What to Do Before It Gets Cold
Autumn isn’t the end of the season — it’s leverage season.In this episode, Esther breaks down how smart gardeners prepare before the cold really hits. You’ll learn the key mindset shift for autumn, the five strategic moves that se...
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EP 164: Transplant Shock Isn’t About Transplanting — Here’s A low-stress system for seedlings that flop after planting out
Have you ever planted out a seedling, stood back proud… then come out the next morning to find it flopped over like it’s regretting all its life choices? 😅In this episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, we’re breaking down “transplan...
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Ep 163: Slugs & Snails Are Back — Here’s the Calm Plan That Actually Works
Ep 163: Slugs & Snails Are Back — Here’s the Calm Plan That Actually WorksA targeted, low-tox slug strategy for seedlings and soft growthSlugs are back — and if you’ve walked outside to find seedlings ch...
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Episode 162: Tabletop Veg Is the 2026 Trend — Here’s How to Actually Make It Work - Tiny pots, real harvests, and the few things that matter
Growing food is changing — and this episode explains why tabletop veg is having a real moment, not just a social media one.In Episode 162 of The Messed-Up Gardener, Esther Williams breaks down how growing edible plants at...
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