Fostering Blooms

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Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum

English Hobbies Home & Garden Leisure

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Episodes 48

Avg. Duration 20m

Activity Dormant

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (8)

Since Jan 2025

Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

45%

Hosting

rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

S1E48 Meaningful Homemade Gifts Using What You Grow - Episode 48

Dec 27, 2025 22m

In this episode of Fostering Blooms, we share how we create meaningful homemade gifts using what we grow, preserve, and make throughout the year. What started as a simple idea turned into a six-month…

S1E47 Garden Ready December: Easy End-of-Year Gardening Tasks for Zone 7 and Beyond - Episode 47

Dec 24, 2025 21m

December may be busy, but there's still plenty you can do in the garden — without overworking yourself. In this Garden Ready December episode of Fostering Blooms, we share practical, low-stress…

S1E46 How to Make Goat Milk Soap at Home: Our First Batch + Beginner Tips - Episode 46

Dec 05, 2025 27m

Curious about how to make goat milk soap at home? In this episode of Fostering Blooms, we walk you through our very first attempt at DIY goat milk soap—from gathering supplies to mastering lye…

S1E45 How to Create a White Garden: Inspired by Classic English Design - Episode 45

Nov 05, 2025 31m

Dream garden unlocked! In this episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon walks us through designing and installing a courtyard knot garden / parterre inspired by classic English white gardens at…

S1E44 Garden Ready October: What to Harvest, Plant & Prep Before Frost Hits

Oct 25, 2025 25m

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…

S1E43 ChatGPT in the Garden: How AI Is Changing the Way We Grow - Episode 43

Oct 04, 2025 22m

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…

S1E42 Save Seeds, Save Money: How to Harvest, Dry & Store for Next Year's Garden - Episode 42

Sep 24, 2025 26m

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!…

S1E41 What to Plant This Fall: 30+ Annuals, Perennials & Shrubs - Episode 41

Sep 17, 2025 18m

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…

Garden Ready September: The Must-Do Tasks for a Thriving Fall Garden - Episode 40

Sep 10, 2025 25m

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…

S1E39 Summer Garden Update: Pickles, Sauerkraut, Herbal Teas & Sourdough - E39

Aug 28, 2025 22m

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…

S1E38 From Vineyard to Kitchen: How We Turned Wine Grapes Into Juice - Episode 38

Aug 24, 2025 17m

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…

S1E37 Garden to Table Cooking: Swiss Chard, Fennel & Saffron Made Simple - Episode 37

Aug 16, 2025 12m

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…

S1E36 Backyard Chickens 101: Bock Bock Basics & Egg-cellent Advice - Episode 36

Aug 07, 2025 28m

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,…

S1E35 Garden Ready August: Last Call for Summer Sowing + Fall Veggies to Try - Episode 35

Aug 01, 2025 27m

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…

S1E34 A Very Merry July: Planning Your Garden-Inspired Holiday Gifts - Episode 34

Jul 24, 2025 36m

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…

S1E33 From Overwhelmed to Stocked: Using and Storing Your Summer Harvest - Episode 33

Jul 17, 2025 15m

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…

S1E32 Beating Garden Burnout: How to Keep Going When You're Overwhelmed - Episode 32

Jul 10, 2025 26m

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…

S1E31 Garden Ready July: Mid-Summer Harvests, Fall Crop Planning & Beating the Heat - Episode 31

Jul 04, 2025 45m

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…

S1E30 Garlic, Shallots & Scapes—Oh My! Fall Planting to Summer Harvest - Episode 30

Jun 27, 2025 29m

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…

S1E29 Wives vs Wives: Gardeners vs Sports Fans in the Ultimate Showdown - Episode 29

Jun 18, 2025 25m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Fostering Blooms have?

Fostering Blooms has published 48 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Hobbies, Home & Garden.

Is Fostering Blooms still active?

Fostering Blooms is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 20m.

How do I contact Fostering Blooms for sponsorship or guest appearances?