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  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Imagine a vibrant stream lined with lush greenery, where birds sing, fish swim, and the air feels pure. This is the magic of healthy riparian zones. In this episode, we explore how restoring these vital areas can transform both rural and urban landscapes. Learn how riparian planting improves water quality, prevents flooding, and creates habitats teeming with life. From farming benefits to urban cooling, discover how small actions like planting native trees can create lasting ripple effects for the environment, communities, and even your own backyard.
    A great example of urban riparian restoration I talk about is the Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul, South Korea as well as a number of New Zealand examples.

    Whether you're a landowner, a city dweller, or someone who simply loves nature, this episode will inspire you to take action. Ready to make a difference? Dive in and discover how every tree planted and every stream restored brings us closer to a greener, healthier world.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

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    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Join me in today’s festive episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! If you’ve ever struggled to find the perfect Christmas gift for the gardener in your life, this episode is tailor-made for you.

    I kick off the show with a buzz about our kiwifruit orchard in full bloom, bees buzzing in overdrive, and an exciting announcement—The Messed-Up Gardener hit #4 on the Apple Podcast NZ charts! A huge milestone, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the support. With that energy, I dive into helping YOU choose thoughtful, personalized gardening gifts—no more boring gift vouchers! From essential tools like the versatile Niwashi Gardening Tool to fun DIY projects you can create with your kids, I share practical tips that will make your Christmas shopping for gardeners a breeze.

    And that's not all—I have a gift for YOU too! Download my 12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden eBook and an exclusive Organic Gardening Cheat Sheet to help you grow the garden of your dreams. Plus, stay tuned for an exciting lesson plan for mushroom-growing in schools, coming soon to my Stan store soon!

    Tap into my passion and expertise as I guide you toward meaningful gifts and tips that support the gardener’s green thumb and the planet. đŸŒ± Listen now, and give a gift that keeps on giving—growth, beauty, and abundance.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

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    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

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  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    In today's episode, we've explored the creative, sustainable world of repurposing pallets and other recycled materials to build unique, rustic garden furniture, storage solutions, and planting structures. We've looked at everything from why using recycled materials is a fantastic eco-friendly choice, to the practical steps of choosing safe pallets, prepping them for durability, and crafting specific projects like benches, compost bins, and vertical planters.

    Using pallets allows you to build character into your garden while embracing sustainability and keeping costs down. As a bonus, you get to express your creativity and add a distinctive charm to your outdoor space with one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces. Whether you’re making a seating area, adding storage, or creating new planting spaces, working with pallets can elevate your garden’s aesthetic while staying eco-conscious.

    So, grab some pallets, pick a project, and get started—your garden will thank you!

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

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    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    In this episode of The Messed Up Gardener, we're diving into one of the most fulfilling parts of gardening—growing and maintaining your own fruit trees! Whether you have space for an orchard or just a cozy corner on your patio, this episode covers the essential steps for ensuring your trees flourish and bear fruit season after season.

    We’ll begin with tips on selecting the right tree for your climate and soil and explore whether to plant in open ground or containers (with a special story about my beloved Luisa plum). From there, we’ll walk through key planting techniques, watering routines, and fertilization strategies to keep your trees healthy.

    Stay tuned for invaluable tips on pest and disease management, seasonal care routines, and even pruning tricks to encourage productive growth. We’ll finish with a guide on planning for a year-round fruit harvest, so you can enjoy fresh fruit no matter the season! Get ready to turn your garden into a fruit-producing haven.

    Tune in, take notes, and let’s grow something amazing together! 🍏🍑🍋 As always, I say gardening can happen in any space and in any place and on any budget.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

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    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

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  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    today we have a spooky, fun-filled episode in honour of Halloween. I completed a bit of a deep dive to discover the most-asked questions about Halloween gardening, from growing the perfect pumpkins to creating an eerie, haunted atmosphere right in your backyard." This is something I absolutely love about doing this podcast the research can be so much fun and I’m learning a tonne as well, and in the spirit of Halloween for a bit of fun I also at the end of this episode present you with a full Wealth and Prosperity Spell using your garden herbs.

    "So, whether you're a beginner gardener or looking to add a little extra magic to your landscape this season, stick around. These tips will not only help you create a Halloween-inspired garden but also solve some common gardening challenges as we transition for you amazing people on the other side of the world into colder months." And us here in New Zealand as we head into November the last month of our spring.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

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    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

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    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    "Today, I'll be answering the top 10 most-asked questions by gardeners on ornamental gardening, with tips that can really make a difference—especially for beginners. These tips are easy to follow, but they’re often overlooked, even though they solve some of the biggest problems gardeners are struggling with.
    "Let’s start with one of the most important steps: choosing the right plants for your specific climate and soil.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

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    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    · A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Today’s episode which is all about something special: creating scented gardens that fill your space with delightful fragrances, whether you’re in the countryside or living in a city apartment. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, I have got some unique tips you probably haven’t heard before—tips that will make a real difference in your garden. And I’m also tackling the challenges many gardeners are facing in 2024."

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    · A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    Check out The New – The Messed Up Gardener – Facebook page.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    In today’s episode I cover a few of the key questions I remember being asked back in my garden centre days, and touch on the gardening tools that are useful when gardening around your bulbs and towards the end of today’s episode I also give you an organic home insect recipe that you can use on your bulbs that I have had some success with when treating insects on my bulb foliage.

    Spring is such an exciting time of year not only does it mean the garden is a hive of activity but it also feels like a fresh start after the long dark and cold days of winter. Let me know what your favorite spring bulb is and if your on the other side of the world now is the perfect time to start planting out your bulbs ready for your spring.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

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    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

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    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Check out The New - The Messed Up Gardener - Facebook page.

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Todays episode covers some of the most versatile spring vegetables that from experience are easy to grow and harvest in a relatively short time and how to easily cook with them.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    · A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Thank you to the person who asked me about stump removal this week – it felt a bit like when I was working in the garden centers again in my youth. In this episode I bust 5 stump removal myths and give you effective strategies for tree stump elimination. Even if you don’t have any stumps in your garden its worth a listen.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    · A Step-by-Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    While out and about this week I bumped into a friend of a friend that also happens to listen to the podcast and she asked me two key questions the 1st was for some advice regarding her planters, more specifically how she could get them looking good over spring and the 2nd was she asked me what a gardening coach actually was so I decided to address both.

    I’m going to dive into the spring planter upgrades 1st and I’m not just going to be covering the typical replant it with something pretty speech – Nope I’m going to shake it up with a bit of kiwi ingenuity. Covering upgrades that a gardener can complete that are affordable, colourful, environmentally friendly and relatively beginner gardener friendly.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    · Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    · A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    This week I was listening to a law of attraction podcast and the host was talking about decluttering and specifically mentioning Marie kondo who is highly regarded in the world of decluttering. Now I had a thought at the time why can this not be applied to the garden and it got my creative juices flowing so putting pen to paper I sat down and made a heap of notes as to how it would and could apply to my own garden this the led on to doing a bit of a clutter assessment in the garden.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    I originally had three questions proposed to me around composting and as such I found myself going quite in-depth with their answers. In this episode I cover the fundamentals of composting and also a list of materials and what they are for to get yourself set up with a composting capability in both an urban and a rural environment.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    If you are new to the garden scene or you have moved into a new place or are just looking at creating a new vegetable garden - then this episode is for you. I cover a number of pros and cons of establishing your vegetable gardens and cover a list of the top items and roughly their associated costs you will need to create a vegetable garden from start to finish. Of course there are other items that I could have included but for the sake of time I kept it fairly concise.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Basically I discussed vegetables that you can grow all year round with most of them if you grow them in excess - you can easily store and or freeze the produce with a bit of preparation and fill the freezer for those months that may be a bit lacking in the vegetable garden growth department.

    Most of these vegetables can be grown in pots and planters as well so in theory no matter where you are and regardless of your budget growing a crop all year round is a feasible option.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    Creating my spring priority list is probably the most important part of my growing season. The priority’s I cover in today's episode I can't stress enough how important these priorities are for me and my garden. It's the difference between getting it right for my family so we do have enough produce throughout the spring, summer and autumn growing seasons.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    I loved recording this episode - the person that asked me this question was in a real pinch and we ended up coming up with a number of different methodologies to get her garden looking pretty sharp in a very short amount of time ready for her in-laws. Some of it can be done on the cheap and yes she may have to spend some dosh but ultimately the in-laws will never know how dreary it was before they arrived.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    This particular episode as a very casual look at some of the key points you need to grow a successful and vibrant hanging basket basically throughout the whole year. Hanging baskets do require a little bit more maintenance than the average planter box or pot plant but they are worth it especially if you're limited in growing spaces

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    In today's episode, we're diving into the world of planter boxes—your ticket to a flourishing garden, which can happen in any space and in any place and on any budget. Whether you're a budding gardener or a seasoned green thumb, join us as we explore the secrets to growing and mastering planter boxes, turning areas into lush, vibrant oases.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget. 

  • Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener.

    I’m all about efficiency this week - I use all four of these low maintenance gardening methods that I talk about in this episode in my own garden and I assure you - I am time poor but I’m still harvesting year-round and my garden thrives. I do cover a number of both pros and cons for each of the 4 low maintenance methods which will hopefully give you an informed idea of what the requirements are if you do choose to instigate one or all of these 4 methods.

    I hope you enjoy today's episode.

    Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees.

    As always Gardening can be done in any space, in any place and on any budget.

    Freebies DM me for:

    Nasturtium Pesto recipe.

    If you are ready to grab a freebie, email me at the [email protected] or flick me a DM and I will send it through to you.

    If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing.

    If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business

    Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do.

    Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.