Issue #206. APRIL 2024. I'm having serious FOMO. I'm still reeling from seeing our partial total eclipse here in Charlotte on Monday, and kind of kicking myself for not going to see it in full totality... you bet your buttons I'll be chasing the next one! In this week's newsletter, I have NINE tips to share about growing members of the nightshade family or the Solanaceae plant family. If you want to learn even more about these delicious, summertime fruits, give this week's episode of The...
6 months ago • 5 min read
Issue #202. MARCH 2024. Hellooo Sunshine! Blessed be, y'all. Daylight savings is HERE. Ok, ok, I know, I'm all out of whack too because of time change and yes, it does feel a little silly to still be practicing this BUT... I'm here for the longer days and more sunshine. This happens happens anyway (btw) as we move closer to the summer solstice in June, no matter what the clock says. To celebrate Daylight Savings, I've extended my Consultation availability for spring! Consultations are ideal...
7 months ago • 5 min read
Issue #201. MARCH 2024. I don't know about y'all, but... I'm absolutely loving these drenching days of *almost* spring rain followed by mild temperatures and sunshine. It's the perfect combination for helping seeds and plants GROW. How is your growing space these days? Are you ready for spring? The first day of spring is less than 2 weeks away! And this year, I'm celebrating the Equinox by launching my brand new Masterclass called Six S's to Success. This Masterclass is a full mental download...
7 months ago • 4 min read
Issue #200. FEBRUARY 2024. Celebrating my 200th newsletter today! That feels hard to believe! I started The Patio Farmer in 2017 as a side hustle, in 2020 I ramped up communication, promotion, and services, and in 2021 my side gig when full-time. Writing this newsletter is one of my favorite things I get to do through my business. I'm so flattered that you tune in each week to hear my thoughts and guidance. News flash: This is a LEAP YEAR. Yep, notice that there's 29 days this month?! Leap...
8 months ago • 6 min read
Issue #199. FEBRUARY 2024. Hey there friend! I hope your week is off to a great start. We're half-way to Friday and the sun is out. It's going to be a magical day! This week, my mind has been on one thing... SPRING! Mainly, spring planting. Be sure to listen to this week's episode of The Growing Space Podcast as I share my spring planting checklist with y'all! In next week's episode, I'm going to share how you can grow $1,000 worth of produce on your patio. As always, I'm here to help YOU in...
8 months ago • 7 min read
Issue #198. FEBRUARY 2024. Happy Valentine's Day <3 I bet if you were a fruit, you'd be a cute-cumber... ah ha ha... Sorry not sorry to all you fine-apples for a cheesey Valentine's Day plant pun. Feel free to use this pick-up lime anytime... I'm done, I promise. I hope you are having a beautiful day filled with lots of love whether it be for your partner, your plants, or yourself. Days like today are great reminders to focus on what brings us joy, and light, and love. Whatever that is for...
8 months ago • 6 min read
Issue #197. FEBRUARY 2024. Spring is almost here! Just under a month and a half to go until the first day of spring is here! Can you believe it?! Weren't we just celebrating Thanksgiving?? Spring is such an exciting time of year. It's full of new promises, new starts, new growth, and many happy moments of seeding, planting, watering, watching, harvesting, and snacking. We often think of the start of the new calendar year as a time for setting intentions, goals, etc. but energetically, these...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Issue #196. JANUARY 2024. Big Thing #3 Today is the day where I share with you this third and final BIG THING. It gives me goosebumps writing this newsletter because I'm so excited to see the response to this new service. Just to fill you in, the last two weeks I've shared two other big things with y'all to help get you ready for the spring season (which isn't too far away, might I add...) BIG THING #1: A free, fun, shareable quiz to help you find What Food You Should Grow at Home. BIG THING...
9 months ago • 5 min read
Issue #195. JANUARY 2024. Big Thing #2 Happy Wednesday! Today's newsletter will give you a short respite from the rain outside, as I've got some sunshine tucked in for you this week! If you read last week's newsletter then you'll know that I'm smack dab in the middle of sharing three big things with y'all! These "things" (lol) include new services, new resources, new ways of support YOU in your food growing journey. I'm sharing these ahead of the spring season so you'll have full access to...
9 months ago • 4 min read