Welcome back to In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm, where we dig into the beauty, rhythms, and practical magic of growing a garden you love. Join Nicole from Flower Hill Farm as she shares thoughtful conversations, seasonal inspiration, and real-world gardening wisdom. Powered by Botanical Interests, your trusted source for high-quality seeds and gardening know-how.
Whether you are planning ahead for summer harvests or simply dreaming about what is next in the garden, this show is your invitation to slow down, observe, and grow with intention.
In this episode, Nicole is joined by Angela Judd, a Mesa, Arizona gardener and educator behind Growing in the Garden. Angela shares simple, practical advice through her blog, YouTube channel, planting guides, and online classes to help people grow food and flowers in hot, dry climates.
Together, Nicole and Angela explore how flowers and vegetables thrive better together and why companion planting is more than just a trend. It is a way to build healthier and more balanced gardens. They talk about the benefits of integrating flowers into vegetable beds, how companion planting supports pollinators and plant health, and what gardeners should be thinking about now as they look ahead to the spring and summer seasons. They also touch on favorite flower varieties for the veggie garden, including lobelia, and how small planting choices can make a big impact.
If you are curious about blending beauty and function in your garden, this episode will leave you inspired to plant with purpose and a little more creativity.
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🌸 Seeds Mentioned: Lobelia
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