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GROW INSPIRED: KIDSGARDENING PROVIDES RESOURCES TO GET CHILDREN OUT IN THE DIRT

January 29, 2021Amanda Shepard

KidsGardening is a non-profit organization that has been helping children get out in the garden for almost 40 years. We chatted with Christine Gall, KidsGardening Program Director, about the history of...

GROW INSPIRED: UK GARDENER 'GROW WITH JOE' TALKS INSPIRATION, CHALLENGES

January 20, 2021Amanda Shepard

Joe Harrison is a UK-based gardener, father, plant lover and garden writer. We chatted with Joe about his favorite plants to grow, his garden challenges, and he even took us on...

GROW INSPIRED: GOING GREEN WITH CEO OF BULL RUN CRAFT CANNABIS

January 12, 2021Amanda Shepard

We chatted with John Plummer, Founder/CEO of Bull Run Craft Cannabis, about how they got started growing legal cannabis, his favorite strain and why he loves being a pioneer in...

GROW INSPIRED: Q&A WITH GARDEN EXPERT 'THE SEED MAN'

December 22, 2020Amanda Shepard

We chatted with wildflower extraordinaire Mike Lizotte, aka 'The Seed Man,' about his history with wildflower seeds, his ever-changing gardens, and his popular gardening book.

GROW INSPIRED: TALKING CHICKENS, GARDENING WITH ASHLEY OF @RISENSHINEMOTHERCLUCKERS

December 17, 2020Amanda Shepard

Ashley Leibelt, known on Instagram as @risenshinemothercluckers, has garnered a hefty following on social media. We chatted with her about her love of gardening, her obsession with houseplants, and her tips for...

GROW INSPIRED: HOMESTEADING IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

November 12, 2020Amanda Shepard

Homesteading in Central Florida, Eva Rodriguez (@GreenBellaJourney) has sparked a following on Instagram for her gorgeous garden photos, helpful tips, and darn-cute animal photos. We chatted with Eva about her homestead...

GROW INSPIRED: OUR VERY OWN C-BITE GUY TALKS C-BITES AND CANNABIS

October 28, 2020Amanda Shepard

We chatted with Jason, founder and creator of C-BITEs, about the C-BITEs origin story, why he’s so passionate about gardening and some of his tips for growing his favorite plant...

GROW INSPIRED: ADVICE FROM A 'GREEN THUMB' HOUSEPLANT COLLECTOR

October 15, 2020Amanda Shepard

Amanda Willen, known as @AmandaAndThePlants on Instagram, has garnered a huge following for her vibrant photos, plant stories, and information on indoor plants. From familiar Monstera to hard-to-grow String Of Hearts, Amanda...

A SEASONED GARDENER KNOWS AND GROWS 'A BIT OF EVERYTHING'

October 11, 2020Amanda Shepard

Our #GrowInspired series features our innovative and creative garden partners. Whether they’re working with two acres or 200 square feet, we are constantly in awe of their hard work and...

GROW INSPIRED: BIG HEALING POWER IN A SMALL SPACE

September 25, 2020Amanda Shepard

Wendi Phan packs a lot of punch into her tiny Southern California garden. She grows nutrient-rich, healing plants that can be used in a multitude of ways to enrich her...

GROW INSPIRED: KEEPING IT TOGETHER AT LILAC RIVER FARM

September 08, 2020Amanda Shepard

Our #GrowInspired series features our innovative and creative garden partners. Whether they’re working with two acres or 200 square feet, we are constantly in awe of their hard work and...

GROW INSPIRED: FROM GARDEN TO PANTRY WITH AUTHOR STEPHANIE THUROW

August 28, 2020Amanda Shepard

Stephanie Thurow, food preservation extraordinaire, cookbook author and gardener, sat down to talk with us about her Minnesota garden and some of her favorite veggies to preserve.