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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 23 MIN

3. 10 Encouraging Gardening Truths Every Gardener Should Know

from My Slice of Life · host Sharon O’Neil

Every gardener needs to hear these 10 gardening truths - whether you’re a total beginner, have a huge homestead, an allotment plot, back garden or a few pots on your windowsill, this episode is for you.   This week I’m sharing heartfelt reminders, gentle advice, and a few hard-earned lessons from the plot - all to lift your spirits, give you some gardening encouragement and help you feel more confident in your gardening journey.   Some of the things you’ll hear about are:   * Why you are exactly the right person for your garden * Why not all advice is good advice * Why you shouldn’t discount those small harvests   So grab a cuppa or head out to the allotment and let’s talk garden!   00:00 – Introduction   00:54 – No. 1: Sometimes Seeds Don’t Germinate   02:39 – No. 2: You Know More Than You Think You Do   05:33 – No. 3: All Success Counts   07:27 – No. 4: Look for Inspiration, Not Comparison   09:09 – No. 5: One Rule Does Not Fit All   10:54 – No. 6: Some Seasons Are Better Than Others   14:15 – No. 7: Gardeners Are Always Learning   16:17 – No. 8: Not All Advice Is Good Advice   18:24 – No. 9: It’s Good to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone   20:04 – No. 10: Is It Worth It? (Yes, It Is)   Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mysliceoflife check out the blog: https://myslicemyblog.co.uk YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@myslicechannel Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@mysliceoflifepod Get in touch: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/TheMySliceofLife * Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/XDZKjvbN  *   A big thank you to Budget Seeds for supporting this channel! Get your seeds here: https://budgetseeds.co.uk and use my code: SONEIL10 to get 10% off. Wanna start a podcast? Click the link and get one month free with Podbean with either your new individual or business podcast! Individual podcast: https://www.podbean.com/mysliceoflife Business podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pro/mysliceoflife Wanna advertise through Podbean? Use my code and get $100 free advertising! https://sponsorship.podbean.com/mysliceoflife (Full disclosure: I will get small commission from affiliate codes so thank you for supporting the show!)   Intro music: Exciting news by Diamond_tunes - used with thanks  #gardening #gardeningtips #beginnergardener #allotmentgarden #gardeningtruths #encouragement #gardeningmotivation #howtogarden #growyourown #myallotment #gardeningadvice #gardenmistakes #gardeningpodcast #moreselfsufficient  

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