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Fostering Blooms

Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum

Two friends, one passion for gardening. Welcome to Fostering Blooms — where the beauty of the garden is designed for life. Join Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum, two friends and neighbors, as they cultivate stunning gardens and bring the richness of nature into their homes. From growing lush English-style borders to designing pastoral homesteads, they"ll guide you through every bloom, bounty, and blunder along the way. Alongside garden projects, they"ll dive into garden design, cooking with

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25:53

Garden Ready October: What to Harvest, Plant & Prep...

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2025/10/25

Fall may be here, but your garden isn’t done yet! In this cozy, laugh-filled October chat, Shannon and Caitlyn share what’s still thriving, what they’re harvesting (spoiler: chili peppers and bean chaos), and what you can still plant before the first frost. From garlic and shallots to arugula and tatsoi, they break down exactly what you can do now to stay garden-ready through November. You’ll hear stories about runaway sweet potato vines, tangled bean towers, and why sometimes a weed tree can be a

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22:43

ChatGPT in the Garden: How AI Is Changing the Way We...

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2025/10/04

AI in the garden? Yep. In this episode, Shannon and Cait share how they use “Chat Cath” (their nickname for ChatGPT) as a practical garden consultant—while staying thoughtful about environmental impacts and double-checking advice with real-world experience. You’ll hear how they: build succession and crop-rotation plans for every bed track sow dates and auto-generate next-season calendars right-size plant quantities and verify spacing create custom organic fertilizer mixes per crop/bed

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26:41

Save Seeds, Save Money: How to Harvest, Dry & Store...

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2025/09/24

Save seeds, save money! 🌱 Shannon and Cait share how to harvest, dry, and store seeds from flowers and veggies—plus which ones actually come true next year and which don’t. It’s seed-saving season! We walk through exactly how to collect, dry, label, and store seeds from flowers and veggies you’re growing right now—and how this simple habit can save you real money year after year. Learn what must dry on the plant vs. what you can scoop from ripe fruit, how to tell chaff from viable seed, and simple

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18:14

What to Plant This Fall: 30+ Annuals, Perennials &...

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2025/09/17

Think mums are your only option for fall color? Think again. In this episode, Shannon and Caitlyn share over 30 annuals, perennials, shrubs, and seeds you can plant right now for vibrant fall color—and a head start on spring blooms. Show Notes (Plant List): Annuals: pansies, violas, ornamental kale & cabbage, snapdragons, calendula, dusty miller, dianthus, chrysanthemums Perennials: asters, peonies, irises, hardy geraniums, lavender, hellebores, ferns, hostas, sedum, daylilies, echinacea Seeds to

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25:20

Garden Ready September: The Must-Do Tasks for a...

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2025/09/10

Ready to trade summer scorch for cozy garden wins? In this “Garden Ready September” episode, Shannon and Cait share exactly what to plant now for a thriving fall garden—and even a head start on spring. We cover fall veggies, greens, and brassicas, plus our favorite seed-saving tips and variety picks. You’ll also hear when to order bulbs, how to layer compost and leaves, and what shrubs and perennials to prune this month. Let’s go grow, baby! 🌱 Show Notes – Varieties Mentioned Beets: Boldor

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22:52

Summer Garden Update: Pickles, Sauerkraut, Herbal...

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2025/08/28

Summer has been in full swing — and it’s been a wild ride in the garden! In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn share what they’ve been up to lately: from harvesting cucumbers and canning 57 jars of pickles, to trying fermentation for the first time with homemade sauerkraut, and diving into herbalism and tea making with lemon balm, holy basil, mullein, and more. We talk about the highs and lows of gardening in Zone 7B’s summer heat, the burnout that hits when harvests come in fast

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17:49

From Vineyard to Kitchen: How We Turned Wine Grapes...

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2025/08/24

What happens when you’ve got a bucket of wine grapes and no plan? In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn dive into a spontaneous kitchen adventure — plucking grapes, simmering them on the stove, and making homemade grape juice straight from the vineyard. From food mills to cheesecloth mishaps (and even a few runaway spiders), you’ll hear every step of this messy, funny, and surprisingly successful experiment. We share exactly how much juice came from just 1.7 pounds of grapes, what

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12:56

Garden to Table Cooking: Swiss Chard, Fennel &...

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2025/08/16

Discover how gardening can transform not just what you eat, but how you cook. In this solo episode, Caitlyn shares how growing Swiss chard, fennel, radishes, and even saffron made her braver, more creative, and more mindful in the kitchen. From sautéing radish tops in butter to crafting bright fennel salads and infusing rice with homegrown saffron, you’ll hear simple, garden-to-table recipes that elevate everyday meals. Learn how zero-waste cooking, seasonal eating, and underused herbs like thyme

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28:40

Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent...

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2025/08/07

Bock bock, baby—it’s chicken time! In this fun (and feather-filled) episode, Shannon grills Caitlyn with rapid-fire questions all about backyard chickens—from how many to start with, to coops, predators, feed, egg production, and beyond. Whether you're a curious beginner dreaming of fresh eggs or knee-deep in coop building, Caitlyn shares everything you really need to know, including hilarious personal stories, the truth about cleaning (or not cleaning) coops, and why she doesn't name her chickens

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27:25

Garden Ready August: Last Call for Summer Sowing +...

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2025/08/01

It’s the last call for summer sowing! 🌱 In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn share what’s happening in the garden in August—from cutting back strawberry runners to sneaking in those final summer crops. We cover: Fast-growing veggies you can plant in early August Which fall crops and herbs to sow now (and which to wait on) Our favorite flowers for drying and saving seeds A few “just for fun” fall plants we’re trying for the first time 🌿 If you’ve been waiting to plant

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36:11

A Very Merry July: Planning Your Garden-Inspired...

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2025/07/24

In this cozy (and slightly chaotic) episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn get a head start on the holidays—yes, in July! From canning jam and fermenting kraut to crafting herbal tea blends, oxymels, and even goat milk soap, they share creative, garden-inspired gift ideas that celebrate the full-circle joy of growing and giving. Whether you’re ready to make your own sourdough crackers or you’re just curious about shrubs (the drink, not the plant), this episode is packed with inspiration,

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15:30

From Overwhelmed to Stocked: Using and Storing Your...

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2025/07/17

In this quick solo episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon shares what to do when your garden is exploding with more cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and beans than you can possibly eat. From the early days of handing out extra produce to neighbors and HVAC repair people (yep, really) to a full-blown canning and preserving setup, Shannon walks you through simple, beginner-friendly ways to enjoy your garden harvests longer. You'll get tried-and-true ideas for water bath canning, freezing, dehydrating, and

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26:52

Beating Garden Burnout: How to Keep Going When You’re...

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2025/07/10

Feeling burned out in the garden? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not failing. In this episode, we talk about the real side of gardening in midsummer: when the weeds take over, the heat zaps your energy, and the pests push you to the brink. We’ll share honest stories about why burnout happens, how it shows up, and what we’ve learned over the years about managing overwhelm. From strategies to cut down on watering and weeding to giving yourself permission to pause and reset, here’s how we keep

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45:29

Garden Ready July: Mid-Summer Harvests, Fall Crop...

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2025/07/04

The dog days of summer are here, but your garden isn’t slowing down! In this episode, we break down what to sow, harvest, and plan in July—from beans and garlic to fall crops and shade cloth strategies. We share how we’re prepping beds for late summer planting, troubleshooting pest invasions, and tackling fertilizer dilemmas (RIP to all the bone meal–raided dahlias). You’ll hear about: 🌱 Succession planting bush beans and vining beans (over 170 ft of beans!) 🌿 Harvesting garlic and shallots and

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29:43

Garlic, Shallots & Scapes—Oh My! Fall Planting to...

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2025/06/27

f you've ever dreamed of skipping the grocery store garlic aisle and harvesting your own flavorful bulbs—this is the episode for you. 🧄 We’re diving deep into everything garlic and shallots: The difference between hardneck vs. softneck garlic When and how to harvest for peak flavor Curing and storing tips for long-lasting bulbs Why garlic scapes are your new kitchen obsession What & when to plant in the fall for big summer rewards Plus: real talk on what went wrong in one of our garlic

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25:02

Wives vs Wives: Gardeners vs Sports Fans in the...

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2025/06/18

Can our wives tell the difference between an aphid and a stratified seed? Do we know what a full nelson is or how many yards it takes to get a first down? It’s time for the ultimate showdown in this hilarious episode of Fostering Blooms! We recorded this battle of the brains back in winter—but with roses blooming and sports season in full swing, it felt like the perfect time to drop it. Shannon and Caitlyn face off against their wives, Beth and Cierra, in a trivia match of gardening vs sports

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25:06

"No Thank You!" Plants (and Gorgeous Alternatives We...

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2025/06/11

Welcome to Fostering Blooms! In this episode, we’re sharing our latest round of “No Thank You” plants — the ones we’ve grown, inherited, or almost bought… but now politely decline. 🙅‍♀️🌿 These aren’t plants we hate — okay, maybe one or two — but ones we’ve learned aren’t the right fit for our gardens due to invasiveness, poor pollinator value, maintenance headaches, or just plain overuse. And of course, we’re not here to judge — we’re here to help you make better planting choices with smarter,

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34:01

Garden Ready June: The Full Summer Checklist (With a...

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2025/06/04

This week on the podcast, we’re covering everything you should be doing in the garden this month — from what to plant, what to pull, and what to support, to how we’re handling pests, mulch math, and our melon experiments (yes… there are melon bralettes involved 😅). Here’s a taste of what’s inside: ✔️ What to sow right now (okra, beans, melons & more) ✔️ Why mulching early = your future self’s BFF ✔️ Natural pest control strategies we’re actually testing ✔️ Support systems for dahlias, tomatoes &

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21:28

Mob Rules in the Garden: Why Some Veggies Should...

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2025/05/29

Welcome to Fostering Blooms, the podcast where we dig deep into gardening and all the ways it can enrich your home and life. Today, we’re diving into the garden's underground world of veggie families and why planting them side-by-side can cause more drama than a mafia reunion. In this episode, we cover: The four major plant families and their turf wars: Solanaceae (Nightshades), Brassicaceae (The Crucifer Crew), Fabaceae (Legume Syndicate), and Cucurbitaceae (The Gourd Family) The real reason

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Don’t Do That! 7 Garden Myths That Might Surprise You...

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2025/05/21

In this episode, we’re busting some of the most common garden myths—like whether you really need to water every day, if gravel helps drainage, and whether native plants actually take care of themselves. Spoiler: we’ve made some of these mistakes too! We’ll share our honest opinions on fertilizing, talk about what works (and what totally doesn't), and laugh through a few garden confessions along the way. Plus, Shannon shares a sweet update about a special garden she’s planting in memory

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