Ep. 86 From Seed to Harvest with Nicole Burke

The Beautiful Grit

Author and founder of Gardenary, Nicole Burke joins the podcast this week. We dive into the beautiful grit of her discovering gardening as a hobby after becoming a mother of 4. She found a passion for it and created a business teaching others how to garden. Nicole also shares some of the personal healing she’s experienced in the garden and how we can relate to the life cycle of seeds. Of course, Nicole enlightens us with all her gardening knowledge and provides tips for people looking to get started. In the episode we discuss plant groupings, composting, gardening seasons and more. She even helps us with a strategy to get rid of those pesky bugs! Nicole also touches on the importance of finding one teacher and method to guide you when starting out. Nicole’s company, Gardenary, is a sustainable kitchen garden movement that strives to make gardening ordinary again. She reminds us that it’s never too late to get started! I am thrilled for you to listen to her expertise on The Beautiful Grit. In this episode we discussed: • Breaking the rules on social media • How she found gardening and started her business • Learning lessons in the garden • Gardening tips and tricks • Stay on the Offense” strategy to get rid of bugs • Composting • Advice for beginners • Benefits of gardening If you would like to hear more from Nicole you can read her book, “Kitchen Garden Revival” and “Leaves, Roots and Fruit” anywhere books are sold, follow her on social media @gardenaryco and go to her website at www.gardenary.com. She also offers a Kitchen Garden Academy 2.0 course. If you would like to do a 90-minute breathwork session with Gwen, which is a combination of somatic work, breath work, energy work, and integration into your daily life you can book a session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession