Shannon's Journey: Why Every Garden Has a Story - Episode 2

In this episode of Fostering Blooms, hosts Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum dive deep into Shannon's gardening journey.   Caitlyn interviews Shannon with some tricky questions. From the emotional dilemma of rescuing just one plant in a wildfire to her lifelong love for the Arts & Crafts/cottage garden style inspired by trips to England, Shannon opens up about what makes her garden special.    Tune in to discover Shannon's favorite garden tools, including the indispensable Hori Hori, and hear why she believes everyone can have a green thumb.   Join us for an inspiring conversation about the joys and challenges of gardening, and learn why this passionate gardener wants to share her journey with you all.   Plants Mentioned in this episode: Yellow Itoh peony Bartzella Queen of Sweden David Austin rose Korean Boxwood Hardneck garlic Yew (Densiformis or Hicks) Foxglove Tomatoes Thyme   00:00 Introduction and Greetings   00:28 Wildfire Scenario: Saving One Plant   02:12 The Story Behind a Love for Gardening   04:32 Describing Garden Style in Three Words   07:27 Top Five Plants to Grow Forever   10:02 Favorite and Least Favorite Gardening Tools   12:54 Shannon's "why" behind the Podcast