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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
156
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep 141: “The 5×5 Garden Glow-Up: 5 Tiny Tweaks for Big Growth in 5 Days”

Ep 141: “The 5×5 Garden Glow-Up: 5 Tiny Tweaks for Big Growth in 5 Days”

Spring has officially arrived — but if you’re feeling a little behind in the garden (like I am this year after our big move!), don’t worry. In this week’s episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m shari…

00:18:42  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
Ep 140: The Doomsday Garden Kit – Listener Q&A Special (Part 3)

Ep 140: The Doomsday Garden Kit – Listener Q&A Special (Part 3)

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m Esther Williams, your host, and as always — I’m absolutely buzzed to be here with you today. 

Over the past two episodes, we’ve…

00:24:37  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
Ep 139: The Doomsday Garden Kit – Listener Questions Answered (Part 2)

Ep 139: The Doomsday Garden Kit – Listener Questions Answered (Part 2)

Last week’s episode on the Doomsday Garden Kit got a huge response — and my inbox lit up with questions! One of you cheeky listeners asked, “Ok Esther, you’ve told us how to grow the food… but how do…

00:22:42  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
Ep 138: The Doomsday Garden Kit: What to Pack When the World Goes Sideways

Ep 138: The Doomsday Garden Kit: What to Pack When the World Goes Sideways

 What would you grab if you had to start your garden all over again — from scratch — in the middle of chaos?

 In this episode of The Messed Up Gardener, I get real about resilience, self-sufficiency, …

00:18:26  |   Sun 17 Aug 2025
Ep 137: “The 3×3 Garden Reset: 3 Things to Stop, 3 Things to Start, 3 Things to Celebrate”

Ep 137: “The 3×3 Garden Reset: 3 Things to Stop, 3 Things to Start, 3 Things to Celebrate”

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener—your go-to podcast and mini masterclasses for all things gardening! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and I’m absolutely buzzed to be here…

00:17:30  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
Ep 136: “Before Spring Smacks You in the Seedlings: August Garden To-Do’s”

Ep 136: “Before Spring Smacks You in the Seedlings: August Garden To-Do’s”

This week’s episode is bursting with everything you need to know to get a jumpstart on your spring garden — even if your backyard currently looks like a soggy mess!

Join me, Esther Williams, as I walk…

00:21:42  |   Sun 03 Aug 2025
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Ep 135: "Minimalist Gardening: Less Stuff, More Style"

This week, frosty mornings have been turning our routines upside down—defrosting the cars has been chaos! But you know what? Those frosts have been amazing for our kiwifruit vines, naturally clearing…

00:24:02  |   Sat 26 Jul 2025
Ep 134: What if I told you your garden could grow your soap?

Ep 134: What if I told you your garden could grow your soap?

In this delightfully dirt-under-the-nails episode, Esther dives into a surprisingly sudsy topic—soap plants! That's right—your garden can grow more than veggies and flowers. It can grow your cleaning…

00:28:44  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
Ep 133: Bug Off Naturally: Growing Insect-Repelling Plants & Safe Bug Bite Herbal Remedies

Ep 133: Bug Off Naturally: Growing Insect-Repelling Plants & Safe Bug Bite Herbal Remedies

Get ready to reclaim your garden from bugs the natural way! In this episode, I’m sharing how to grow a living “bug-off” shield with plants like lavender, lemongrass, mint, basil, and more—plus super …

00:19:46  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
Ep 132: The Garden Centre Secrets: What They Don’t Want You to Know!

Ep 132: The Garden Centre Secrets: What They Don’t Want You to Know!

Hello, green thumbs and fellow dirt enthusiasts! In this jam-packed episode of The Messed-Up Gardener, I’m taking you behind the glossy aisles and shiny displays of your local garden centre to reveal…

00:20:56  |   Sat 21 Jun 2025
Ep 131: Allergies in the Garden: What’s Making You Sneeze & How to Naturally Soothe It

Ep 131: Allergies in the Garden: What’s Making You Sneeze & How to Naturally Soothe It

In this episode, I share a not-so-glamorous but super important topic: those garden allergies that can sneak up on you like a nosy neighbour in your compost pile. From itchy eyes and runny noses to s…

00:25:41  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Ep 130: The Juicy Truth About Antioxidant-Rich Fruits & Veggies You Can Grow at Home

Ep 130: The Juicy Truth About Antioxidant-Rich Fruits & Veggies You Can Grow at Home

Join me, Esther Williams, as I peel back the layers of my own journey—stepping away from the 9-to-5, facing down fear and self-doubt, and turning to the garden as my path to nourishment, strength, an…

00:30:38  |   Sat 07 Jun 2025
Ep 129: Growing Younger – Anti-Aging Plants & DIY Remedies You Can Grow at Home

Ep 129: Growing Younger – Anti-Aging Plants & DIY Remedies You Can Grow at Home

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and today we’re diving into something that’s part garden magic, part self-care ritual: growing your own…

00:25:16  |   Sat 31 May 2025
Ep 128 Planting with Purpose: The Magic of Intention Gardens

Ep 128 Planting with Purpose: The Magic of Intention Gardens

Ever wondered if your garden could do more than just look pretty? What if your garden was a living ritual—a space that grows healing, love, or abundance alongside your veggies?

In this soulful, cheeky…

00:23:17  |   Sat 24 May 2025
Ep 127 “Sparkly Rocks and Stressed-Out Lettuce: Gardening with Crystals”

Ep 127 “Sparkly Rocks and Stressed-Out Lettuce: Gardening with Crystals”

What happens when gardening meets good vibes and glittery geology? You get this episode.

Join Esther Williams—your cheeky host and dirt-loving rebel—for a slightly woo, slightly wild, and totally ente…

00:22:14  |   Sat 17 May 2025
Ep 126 Weird, Wild & Wealthy: The Mystical Side of Plant Placement

Ep 126 Weird, Wild & Wealthy: The Mystical Side of Plant Placement

Welcome back to The Messed-Up Gardener—your go-to podcast for all things gardening, worm wee, plant therapy, and occasional woo-woo wisdom. I’m Esther Williams, and today’s episode might just be my f…

00:22:53  |   Sat 10 May 2025
Ep 125 Peace Gardens: Cultivating Calm in a Chaotic World

Ep 125 Peace Gardens: Cultivating Calm in a Chaotic World

Feeling overwhelmed by noise, chaos, or a never-ending to-do list? In this soulful episode of The Messed Up Gardener, Esther explores how to carve out a sanctuary—right in your backyard, balcony, or …

00:29:17  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Ep 124: Preparing Gardens for Winter – Essential Autumn Tasks

Ep 124: Preparing Gardens for Winter – Essential Autumn Tasks

 In this cozy and practical episode, Esther Williams dives into the essential autumn gardening tasks that will set your garden up for a thriving spring. As April winds down and cooler weather creeps …

00:20:40  |   Sat 26 Apr 2025
Ep 123: Grow Your Own Smoothie Garden – The Ultimate Guide to Fresh, Homegrown Ingredients

Ep 123: Grow Your Own Smoothie Garden – The Ultimate Guide to Fresh, Homegrown Ingredients

In this energizing Easter episode of The Messed Up Gardener, host Esther Williams dives into one of the tastiest and most rewarding gardening projects you can start—your very own smoothie garden! Whe…

00:21:13  |   Sat 19 Apr 2025
Ep 122 “Grow Your Own Garden Snack Bar: From Soil to Snack Time!”

Ep 122 “Grow Your Own Garden Snack Bar: From Soil to Snack Time!”

Welcome back to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener 

In this episode, Esther dives into one of the most fun and delicious gardening ideas yet—creating your very own garden snack bar! Imagine ste…

00:17:44  |   Sat 12 Apr 2025
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