Fostering Blooms

By Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum

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Episodes: 48

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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 homegrown vegetables, and creating floral arrangements with the flowers they grow. It's not just about cultivating beautiful spaces — it's about using the garden to nourish the home, table, and soul. Don't miss our recurring "Garden Ready" series — monthly episodes packed with essential tasks to keep your garden thriving through every season. Whether it's pruning in winter or harvesting in fall, you'll know exactly what to focus on each month. With a love for flowers, vegetables, and self-sufficiency, Shannon and Cait share heartwarming stories, practical tips, and creative inspiration for turning garden dreams into reality. Whether you're planting your first seed, growing a garden to sustain your family, or crafting floral designs that bring nature indoors, Fostering Blooms will leave you inspired to grow more than just plants — but a home, a community, and a life connected to nature. Tune in for gardening advice, seasonal inspiration, and a whole lot of heart from two women with dirty hands and big dreams.

Episode Date
Meaningful Homemade Gifts Using What You Grow - Episode 48
Dec 27, 2025
Garden Ready December: Easy End-of-Year Gardening Tasks for Zone 7 and Beyond - Episode 47
Dec 24, 2025
How to Make Goat Milk Soap at Home: Our First Batch + Beginner Tips - Episode 46
Dec 05, 2025
How to Create a White Garden: Inspired by Classic English Design - Episode 45
Nov 05, 2025
Garden Ready October: What to Harvest, Plant & Prep Before Frost Hits
Oct 25, 2025
ChatGPT in the Garden: How AI Is Changing the Way We Grow - Episode 43
Oct 04, 2025
Save Seeds, Save Money: How to Harvest, Dry & Store for Next Year's Garden - Episode 42
Sep 24, 2025
What to Plant This Fall: 30+ Annuals, Perennials & Shrubs - Episode 41
Sep 17, 2025
Garden Ready September: The Must-Do Tasks for a Thriving Fall Garden - Episode 40
Sep 10, 2025
Summer Garden Update: Pickles, Sauerkraut, Herbal Teas & Sourdough - E39
Aug 28, 2025
From Vineyard to Kitchen: How We Turned Wine Grapes Into Juice - Episode 38
Aug 24, 2025
Garden to Table Cooking: Swiss Chard, Fennel & Saffron Made Simple - Episode 37
Aug 16, 2025
Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36
Aug 07, 2025
Garden Ready August: Last Call for Summer Sowing + Fall Veggies to Try - Episode 35
Aug 01, 2025
A Very Merry July: Planning Your Garden-Inspired Holiday Gifts - Episode 34
Jul 24, 2025
From Overwhelmed to Stocked: Using and Storing Your Summer Harvest - Episode 33
Jul 17, 2025
Beating Garden Burnout: How to Keep Going When You're Overwhelmed - Episode 32
Jul 10, 2025
Garden Ready July: Mid-Summer Harvests, Fall Crop Planning & Beating the Heat - Episode 31
Jul 04, 2025
Garlic, Shallots & Scapes—Oh My! Fall Planting to Summer Harvest - Episode 30
Jun 27, 2025
Wives vs Wives: Gardeners vs Sports Fans in the Ultimate Showdown - Episode 29
Jun 18, 2025
"No Thank You!" Plants (and Gorgeous Alternatives We Love) - Episode 28
Jun 11, 2025
Garden Ready June: The Full Summer Checklist (With a Side of Melons) - Episode 27
Jun 04, 2025
Mob Rules in the Garden: Why Some Veggies Should Never Share a Bed - Episode 26
May 29, 2025
Don't Do That! 7 Garden Myths That Might Surprise You - Episode 25
May 21, 2025
Pollinator Power: Year-Round Plants for Bees, Butterflies & Beyond - Episode 24
May 14, 2025
Free Plants & Full Beds: What to Divide, Propagate & Plant Right Now - Episode 23
May 07, 2025
Garden Ready: May – To-Do List for Summer Blooms, Big Veggies & Fewer Weeds - Episode 22
Apr 30, 2025
Best Flowers for Pressing: Easy-to-Grow Blooms for Beginners - Episode 21
Apr 23, 2025
Our Top 10 Spring Plants: Favorite Flowers and Veggies to Grow Now - Episode 20
Apr 16, 2025
Grow Anywhere: How to Grow Tomatoes, Herbs & More in Pots - Episode 19
Apr 09, 2025
Garden Ready: April To-Do List for Thriving Spring Gardens – Episode 18
Apr 02, 2025
The Plants We'll Never Grow Again: Our Most Hated Garden Picks - Episode 17
Mar 26, 2025
Anne of All Trades on Lazy Gardening, Soil Health & Composting Hacks - Episode 16
Mar 19, 2025
The Rundown: How to Grow & Care for Catmint & Hardy Geraniums (And Why They're Garden Superstars!) - Episode 15
Mar 17, 2025
Soil Blocking 101: The Secret to Stronger, Healthier Seedlings - Episode 14
Mar 12, 2025
Garden Ready: March Into Spring - Your Essential To-Do List - Episode 13
Mar 05, 2025
The Best Gardening Tools for Beginners & Experts (What You Actually Need!) - Episode 12
Feb 26, 2025
The Rundown: Everything You Need to Know About Growing Dahlias - Episode 11
Feb 19, 2025
Listener Q&A: Perfect Plant Picks for a Part Shade Flower Bed - Episode 10
Feb 12, 2025
Garden Ready: February To-Do List for A Thriving Garden - Episode 9
Feb 05, 2025
Gardening Goals for 2025: Let's Grow Together This Year - Episode 8
Jan 29, 2025
The Rundown: Hellebores & Lenten Roses- Episode 7
Jan 22, 2025
Top Ten Lazy Gardener Plants You'll Love! - Episode 6
Jan 17, 2025
Wrapping Up 2024: Gardening Hits and Misses - Episode 5
Jan 05, 2025
Garden Ready: January's Must-Do Jobs - Episode 4
Jan 05, 2025
Caitlyn's Story: Rooted in the Garden, Harvested with Love - Episode 3
Jan 05, 2025
Shannon's Journey: Why Every Garden Has a Story - Episode 2
Jan 05, 2025
Welcome to Fostering Blooms: Kickoff Episode 1
Jan 05, 2025