In this episode of The Messed Up Gardener , host Esther Williams dives into the world of subtropical gardening. With the holiday season just around the corner, Esther shares her excitement about upcoming projects, including greenhouses, chickens, and her latest eBooks. But today’s focus is all about growing and maintaining subtropical plants. Esther covers everything from understanding subtropical climates to creating the perfect growing conditions with well-drained soil, microclimates, and proper maintenance practices like watering, pruning, and frost protection. She also addresses common challenges like pests and diseases, offering simple solutions to keep your garden thriving. The episode highlights easy-to-grow subtropical plants, including citrus trees, bananas, hibiscus, and passionfruit vines, as well as edible options like taro, sweet potatoes, and chilies. Plus, Esther shares quick tips for indoor tropical plants to help you bring a little greenery into your home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you create a lush, vibrant garden that’s both beautiful and rewarding. Esther also shares details about her mentoring opportunities, free gardening resources, and upcoming projects. Tune in, and let’s get your garden growing! 🌱 Follow our Journey on our Facebook Pages The Messed Up Gardener Or Shesther’s Mushrooms Or Grab · A Step by Step guide on how to create your own DIY self-watering planters https://stan.store/EstherA/p/create-your-own-diy-self-watering-garden-planters Don’t forget to grab one of my gardening freebees. Freebies: https://stan.store/EstherA Grab the "12 Essential Tips for a Thriving Garden: From Planning to Harvest" A Practical Tips to Help You Grow a Flourishing Garden Guide https://stan.store/EstherA Organic gardening Cheat Sheet: Natural methods for chemical free cultivation https://stan.store/EstherA If you are looking for some help planning your next gardening project or just need some 1 on 1 private coaching reach out and let’s get growing. If you have a gardening business or you’re looking at starting a gardening business including arboriculture, land clearing, firewood or a general plant growing & selling business lets work together in my 1 on 1 private coaching business containers. Having helped my clients grow several 6-figure businesses including from start-ups and working on million-dollar open space management contracts for many years now, let me help you & let’s grow your business so you can leapfrog your profits and establish a viable & sustainable business Come visit me at the @themessedupgardener or #esther.aitken on Instagram, TikTok or find me on Facebook Esther Aitken and DM me any questions you would like to have answered on the podcast regarding your garden / plants / business and I will see what I can do. Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.
