Wrapping Up 2024: Gardening Hits and Misses - Episode 5

In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum reflect on their gardening successes and failures as the year 2024 comes to an end. 

Shannon discusses the successful expansion of her vegetable garden and the establishment of a cut flower garden, while Caitlyn shares her achievements with climbing roses and her passion for seed collecting. 

They also highlight their challenges, including Shannon's struggles with relocating hostas during a drought,mysterious plant deaths and Caitlyn's battle with persistent weeds, and overgrown volunteer plants. 

Throughout the conversation, the duo shares practical tips and personal anecdotes, making this episode a relatable and insightful listen for both novice and experienced gardeners.

00:00 Welcome to Fostering Blooms

00:18 Reflecting on 2024: Successes and Failures

01:17 Garden Success Stories

02:48 Garden Expansions and Climbing Roses 

04:35 Cut Flower Garden and Solarizing Soil

07:01 Seed Collecting Adventures

08:39 The Hosta Debacle

10:44 Weeds and Volunteer Plants

14:11 Conclusion and Farewell