Ever thought gardening was just for grandmas and backyard hobbyists? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with @GardenDaddyBrent 🌿, the gardening influencer who’s proving that growing your own food is not only sustainable but seriously cool.
🌱 Episode Breakdown:
⏳ 00:00 - Introduction & Personal Updates – Catch up on life before we dig into the dirt.
🌍 12:50 - The Journey to Gardening & Influencer Life – How Brent turned his passion for plants into an online movement.
🪴 18:33 - Gardening Insights & Sustainable Practices – Tips for growing smarter, not harder. 🍎 24:20 - Growing Seasonality & Local Produce – Why eating with the seasons is a game-changer.
❄️ 30:31 - Winter Gardening & Planning Ahead – How to keep growing even when it’s freezing.
📚 34:42 - Self-Taught Gardening & Future Aspirations – Brent’s journey from beginner to expert.
📲 38:51 - Embracing Authenticity in Content Creation – The secret to building a real, engaged audience.
💡 41:07 - The Importance of Feedback & Adaptation – Learning from the garden… and social media.
🌾 42:51 - Planning for Seasonal Gardening Success – Setting yourself up for a thriving garden year-round.
🤝 44:49 - Engaging with the Gardening Community – How to connect and learn from fellow plant lovers.
🌻 48:33 - Choosing the Right Seeds & Planting Strategies – Picking the perfect plants for your space.
🧑🌾 51:55 - Understanding Organic Gardening Practices – What “organic” really means and why it matters.
🏡 55:34 - The Value of Home Gardening – Saving money, eating better, and living sustainably.
🚀 01:01:51 - Starting Your Gardening Journey – How to go from clueless to confident in the garden.
😅 01:04:13 - The Challenges of Gardening – The hard truths about plant parenting.
🥕 01:11:30 - Organic Gardening & Food Culture – Why homegrown food hits different.
😊 01:16:57 - The Joys of Gardening – The unexpected benefits of growing your own food.
⚡ 01:21:36 - Rapid Fire Gardening Q&A – Quick tips, tricks, and fun facts to level up your gardening game.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just trying to keep a houseplant alive, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and tips to help you grow—literally and figuratively.
🎧 Hit play and start planting the seeds for your own gardening journey! 🌿✨ #Gardening #SustainableLiving #AdultingWithPlants
Brent's Instagram: @gardendaddybrent
Sarah's Social Media: @the_aspiringadult
