Fostering Blooms

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

In this episode of Fostering Blooms, hosts Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum ignite their passion for gardening in a fun and fiery conversation. Caitlyn shares gripping tales of her favorite plants, including a resilient Bathsheba rose, and delves into her long-standing love of gardening that traces back to her teenage years. Listeners will also be treated to Caitlyn's dream garden inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Italy and her eclectic garden style. As the conversation explores the

In this episode of Fostering Blooms, hosts Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum dive deep into Shannon's gardening journey.   Caitlyn interviews Shannon with some tricky questions. From the emotional dilemma of rescuing just one plant in a wildfire to her lifelong love for the Arts & Crafts/cottage garden style inspired by trips to England, Shannon opens up about what makes her garden special.    Tune in to discover Shannon's favorite garden tools, including the indispensable Hori Hori, and hear

Join hosts Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum in the inaugural episode of 'Fostering Blooms' as they introduce their unique gardening podcast, even as it rains and the temperature drops to 30 degrees.   Despite the unconventional winter start, they're here to show you why January is perfect for garden planning.   You'll learn about the duo's friendship rooted in a love for gardening, what you can expect from their honest and sometimes humorous episodes, and you'll be inspired to get your hands