Growing Gardeners

Ep 123 | The Cost Of Doing Nothing In Your Garden This Summer

June 10, 2026·15 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

It's June, the spring garden is winding down, and many gardeners are thinking: "Should I can't wait until fall!" But in this episode, we're talking about this very common choice gardeners make this time of year: doing nothing. Now, before you panic, this isn't about guilt or pressure. Sometimes doing nothing is the right decision. Life gets busy. Energy gets low. Priorities shift. But every choice has a consequence—and in the garden, choosing not to act is still a decision.   In This Episode You'll Learn: What happens when weeds, pests, and disease are left unchecked How fall arrives faster than most gardeners expect The emotional weight of unfinished garden projects How momentum—not perfection—creates successful gardeners   Whether you're considering a refresh, a replant, a reset, or simply maintaining what you have, this episode will help you make that decision intentionally. Because whether you realize it or not, your September garden is being created by the decisions you make in June.   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: This Week Inside Wild Child it's Do-Over Decisions Week and helping gardeners determine the best path forward for their summer gardens is my superpower. In my LIVE Do-Over Decisions Masterclass we'll make decisions together for every single bed in your garden so that you can grow this summer in confidence and excitement instead of dread and regret!  👉🏻 Join the Do-Over Decisions Masterclass Here! And if you want to learn more about growing a pestLESS garden this season, jump into my free class Wild Child Pest Prevention where I will show you exactly how your garden should be working for you! 👉🏻 Jump in to my FREE class here: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com/pests   Follow Along Connect With Me: Facebook: @wildchildkitchengardens Instagram: @wildchildkitchengardens Learn More About Growing With Me: www.releaseyourinnerwildchild.com   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to keep their garden growing this summer. And until next time—keep growing, and I’ll meet you back here next week.    

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