Home-Based Grooming Solutions is the ultimate guide for professional pet groomers dreaming of setting up their own home-based grooming salon or looking to improve the one they already have. Hosted by Amanda McGrath, a Certified Feline Master Groomer who’s successfully operated her home salon since 2008, this podcast offers actionable advice to help you transition from working for someone else or refine your existing setup. Each episode is packed with tips on starting, managing, and growing a ...
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This podcast channel aims to provide a venue for ESL Freelancers, Virtual Assistants or content creators to share their work experiences and challenges they have come across while working from home. They can also interact and share their ideas or they can give tips to those people who want to try and venture in the world of freelancing. This will also inspire others on how they can utilize their time productively and earn while working at the comforts of their home. Support this podcast: htt ...
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A Podcast For and About the Travel Trade
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Grow a better vegetable garden, whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never grown a thing in your life. Karin helps home gardeners learn to grow their own food using evidence-based techniques and research. She talks all about specific plants, pests, diseases, soil and plant health, mulch, garden planning, and more. It's not just the "how" but also the "why" that makes us better. The goal? For everyone to know how to grow their own food no matter what sized space they have or their exper ...
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How to Clone Your Best Plants from the Garden (and Why) - Ep. 273
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42:56Whether you live in a climate that allows for a veery long growing season or you’re like me and need to cram as much growing into a shorter season as possible, cloning is a shortcut to making the most of our best plants. In some cases it even makes sense to overwinter some of those plants so next season starts off weeks ahead of schedule. So, today…
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Garlic, Onions and Shallots: Your Fall Planting Guide - Ep. 272
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32:03Now is the time to be getting our garlic, shallots and even onions planted in some places. If you can give me one good hour in the garden this month, you can set yourself up for big flavor next summer. Today on Just Grow Something were going to walk through planting garlic and shallots and some tips on where it’s okay to even plant onion sets for a…
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Fallen leaves in the garden will blanket the soil, slow weeds, and shelter a whole mini-wildlife community. Many native butterflies, moths, beetles, and even some queen bumble bees ride out winter tucked into leaf litter and hollow stems. When we keep some of that litter in place, we’re giving next spring’s pollinators a head start. That's the idea…
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For this final episode in our Raised Bed series, we’re talking about how to plan your raised bed garden. If you’ve never grown in a raised bed, there are some nuances to the planning and planting aspect, no matter what material you built the bed from. And if you’re already gardening in raised beds, but it turned into a jungle by July and a desert b…
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All this month we've been talking about creating new raised beds, what materials to use, and how to fill them. So, I thought it would be fitting to have on an expert on the subject. Scott Wilson, otherwise known as Gardener Scott on YouTube, has been building and growing in raised beds for two decades and has taught others to do the same as both a …
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Layer by Layer: How to Fill a New Raised Bed - Ep. 267
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34:31This week we tackle one of the biggest questions in raisedbed gardening – how to fill it! It can be daunting, staring at this gaping box, trying to figure out how you’re going to fill 18” or even 36” of depth without going broke. So, today on Just Grow Something, we’re digging into the dirt – literally – on how to fill your new raised bed. We’ll co…
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Materials to Use for Building a New Raised Garden Bed - Ep. 266
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24:23Thinking about building raised garden beds but not sure what materials to use? Today on Just Grow Something we dig into all the options for raised bed construction, from wood, stone, and galvanized steel to creative choices like reclaimed materials, fabric grow bags, and more. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of each, including cost, durability, …
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If you are considering adding your first raised bed or yourfiftieth to your garden for next season, now is the time to be doing it. A new raised planter is going to have to be filled and that material is going to have to break down a bit before it can be planted in order to make the nutrients available to your plants. This is NOT something we want …
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What to Fix, Tweak, or Stop Doing in Your Garden Late Summer - Ep. 264
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23:13It's late August, the time of year when the garden can be just as likely to flourish as it is to fizzle out. I know all too well the rollercoaster of emotions we gardeners feel at this point in the season: you're hot, tired, maybe a little bit over it, and those early-season mistakes are showing their faces. But don’t give up! Today on Just Grow So…
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From Hobby to Heirloom: Growing Healthier Roses for Every Garden with Heirloom Roses
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27:18This week we’re on a blooming adventure into the world of roses. Okay, that was cheesy, but if you’ve ever struggled with roses or thought they were too fussy for your garden, this episode is for you. Joined by Robin Jennings from Heirloom Roses, I explore the super interesting history of thisfamily-owned company, from its humble beginnings as a ba…
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Is your summer tomato crop struggling with strange spots, brown mushy bottoms, or mysteriously vanishing leaves? You’re not alone! Mid-season brings a whole host of challenges for tomato gardeners, but with a little know-how, you can keep your plants thriving through to fall. Today on Just Grow Something, I dig deep into the four biggest summer tom…
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Have you noticed a white, powdery coating on your cucumbers or yellow-spotted leaves on your tomatoes? Mid-summer fungal diseases like powdery mildew, blight, and leaf spots can devastate your garden if left unchecked. Today on Just Grow Something, I break down commonsummer fungal diseases and why they appear in wet, humid conditions, organic treat…
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Is Homegrown Produce More Nutritious? How Your Soil Makes the Difference - Ep. 260
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25:21In this eye-opening episode, I unpack the shocking truth about nutrient loss in modern fruits and vegetables. A 2023 review found that today’s produce contains significantly fewer vitamins and minerals than in decades past. Some nutrients have dropped by up to 80% since the 1950s! We explore how industrial agriculture, depleted soils, and synthetic…
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How to Extend Your Gardening Season with Successful Fall Crops - Ep. 259
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32:44This week I share how to take your fall garden from conceptto cultivation. Learn when to plant, what to grow, and how to extend your harvest well into winter. Discover why fall gardening is more than just practical - it's backed by science and perfect for nutrient-dense, flavorful produce with fewer pests! What You’ll Learn: The science behind why …
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This week we dig into the strategy of mid-to-late summersuccession planting—how to make the most of garden space left vacant by spring crop failures or early harvests. I share five heat-loving, fast-maturing crops you can direct sow now to squeeze in one last summer harvest before fall. Learn how to keep your beds productive, beat pest cycles, and …
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Fall might still feel far off, but if you want a successful fall harvest, now is the time to start those seeds indoors. Today on Just Grow Something, I walk you through the step-by-step timing strategy for indoor seed starting specifically for fall gardening. Learn how to: Calculate back from your first fall frost date to find yoursowing and transp…
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How to Harvest, Cure, and Store Garlic and Onions - Ep. 256
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35:59Your summer garlic and onion harvest are ready, now what? You spent a lot of time and energy getting this crop to maturity, let’s not waste that effort by allowing them to go soft before we get to use them. Today on Just Grow Something, I give expert tips for harvesting, curing, and storing garlic and onions to keep them fresh through next spring. …
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Know Thy Weeds: 5 Plant Families Sabotaging Your Garden - Ep. 255
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36:25This week we dive deep into the world of garden weeds and how some seemingly harmless plants can actually be Trojan horses harboring pests and diseases. Learn how to identify five major plant families by their flowers, leaves, and growth habits — and why removing these weeds early can protect your precious crops. Today on Just Grow Something You'll…
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Spring Interplanting Strategies: What Worked, What Flopped, and Why - Ep. 254
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46:21From experimenting with peas shading lettuces to using mint as a living mulch for kale and cucumbers, this week on Just Grow Something I share the successes, tweaks, and surprises of my spring growing season. If you’re looking to maximize yield, minimize weeds, and experiment with companion planting, this episode is packed with all the things. And …
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Pest Patrol: Mosquitoes and Ticks in the Garden - Ep. 253
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42:40Summer gardening should be about sunshine and fresh veggies, not swatting and scratching. So, this week on Just Grow Something we dig into the science and strategy behind controlling two of the most irritating garden pests that go after the gardeners, not our plants: ticks and mosquitoes. Learn which ones are in your region, understand the risks th…
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The Chelsea Chop: How to Prune for Longer Blooms and Healthier Plants - Ep. 252
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18:08In this short and snippy episode, we dig into a classic gardening technique known as the Chelsea Chop. Named after the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this late spring/early summer pruning method can help home gardeners promote bushier growth, delay blooms for season-long color, and support pollinators with flowering perennials in the garden. If yo…
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There’s a persistent myth floating around on social media that gardening is too expensive to be worth the effort when it comes to saving money on groceries. But what if I told you that with the right strategies, your backyard (or balcony!) garden could not only feed your family but actually save you money? Today on Just Grow Something, we’re bustin…
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Potatoes, Transplants, Insect Netting, and More: Garden Q&A for Episode 250
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33:23Welcome to the 250th episode of the Just Grow Something podcast! 🎉 Whether you've been listening since the beginning or just found the show, thank you for being part of this growing community. In this special milestone episode, we're digging into listener-submitted questions on a variety of timely gardening topics. In this episode: When seedlings a…
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Good Bug or Garden Pest? How to Identify Insects in Your Vegetable Garden – Ep. 249
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39:50Are all bugs in your garden bad news? Not at all! In fact,some insects are your best allies when it comes to pest control and plant health. Today on Just Grow Something, we’re talking about howto tell the difference between beneficial insects and destructive garden pests—even if you’re not an entomologist. Learn how to identify common bugs based on…
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It’s been a while since we’ve done a full crop specific episode and I think this is the perfect time of year to talk tomatoes. We are getting about 500 tomato plants in the ground over the next week so they are on my mind! So, today on Just Grow Something we’ll walk through the full tomato-growing process—from choosing varieties and starting seeds …
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Smarter Planting for Bigger Harvests: Interplanting Strategies - Ep. 247
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59:49I promised this week we’d go into the actual techniques of interplanting. One of the main methods I use in my own garden, in helping my clients in their gardens, and what I teach in my Plan Like a Pro course is “high, low, fast, slow.” This little mantra is a great way to combine the plants in your garden to make the most use of all of your space w…
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If you’ve been gardening for any amount of time, you’ve likely come across companion planting charts—maybe you’ve seen advice like “plant basil with tomatoes” or “marigolds repel all pests.” But how much of this is actually true? Companion planting can mean a lot of things, depending on what our goal is. We can either be going for pest repelling pr…
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Episode 13 The power of routines & workflows - how to groom faster without sacrificing quality
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42:14In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll talk about the power of workflows and having a routine for every step of grooming. From check in to check out, by having a routine and a workflow that you follow with each dog you will save time and sanity. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim yo…
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Today, we’re diving into a topic that sneaks up on every gardener at some point—pests. Whether they’re crawling, flying, or trotting in on four legs, pests can quickly turn a thriving garden into a frustrated gardener’s nightmare.But here’s the good news: you don’t have to reach for synthetic pesticides to protect your plants. Today on Just Grow So…
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One thing I am often asked by beginning gardeners is, “what is the easiest thing for me to grow?” Some of us just dive right in to gardening headfirst, attempting to grow whatever our favorite veggies are, regardless of how easy or difficult it is. Or without even considering that one might be more difficult than others. That was me and ignorance i…
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Episode 12 Not Today, Creeper. Personal Safety for Home Groomers
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22:46In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll talk about how to stay safe while grooming at home. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based grooming! Links & Resources: Follow Pine Lane Consulting on Face…
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How to Prepare Seedlings for Transplant into the Garden - Ep. 243
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21:59I will never forget the first time I successfully started my own transplants from seed indoors and they actually looked healthy and strong. I was so excited to get those tomato plants out into my garden and lovingly transferred them from their little pots out into the garden, got them all watered in, and was so excited about the money I had just sa…
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Episode 11: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing – Turning Happy Clients into Your Best Salespeople
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30:56In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll talk about the benefits of word of mouth marketing and how this free strategy can fill your appointment books. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based groom…
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Save 20% on the already discounted subscription price of both the Magic Mind Mental Performance and Sleep shots at https://magicmind.com/GROWMAR and use code GROWMAR at checkout. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces about 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg) of garbage per day. That’s almost 1800 lbs. per year, or 816kg. A…
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9 8 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I talk with Michelle Jara-Price, the owner of the HandleIt company. We discuss what ergonomics are and why they are important for groomers, how she took an idea to a finished product sold all over the world and so much more! If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next lev…
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Bonus Episode In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I give a quick but much needed shot out to some of the people in the grooming industry that have helped me over the years! If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all th…
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Gardening by Nature’s Signs: Old Wisdom Backed by Science - Ep. 241
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21:37Many traditional "old-wives' tales" and "farmer's wisdom" about planting and gardening are actually based on phenology, the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals in relation to climate and weather. Many traditional planting rules are based on biological indicators—when certain plants leaf out or bloom, or when specific animals become acti…
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Save 20% on your Magic Mind subscription! https://magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHING20 with code GROWSOMETHING20 One of my goals this year for the garden is to focus a little bit more on the aesthetics of the garden, rather than just the functionality of it. I really feel like I can get more enjoyment from the gardens if I enjoy how they look and enjoy sp…
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Kitchen Garden Living with Bailey Van Tassel - Ep. 239
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36:15At the beginning of the year, I asked you think about why you garden. Whether it’s a hobby, our family’s main source of food, or anything in between, I maintain that understanding why you garden is really important to planning the garden and defining a budget. But, what about the garden being more than just a source of food, exercise, or a connecti…
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Policies for your home-based salon and how to communicate them to clients
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29:308 8 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll take a look at some of the policies that I have in place at my salon and some tips and tricks on how to communicate them to your clients, If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I t…
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Last chance for the special Magic Mind offer for themonth of February where you can save 40% off your subscription: https://magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHING40 Knowing when and how to pot up your seedlings can make all the difference in their health and success when they finally reach the garden. This is usually something we only have to worry about when…
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Choosing the right social media platform for your grooming business
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31:267 6 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll take a look at some of the lesser thought of tools that will make your grooming days easier. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based grooming! Links & R…
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Success with starting seeds indoors comes down to a handful of factors: your materials and technique, soil temperature, air temperature, light, and air flow. How we approach each of these will determine how successful our outcome is. Just like any new skill, starting seeds indoors and successfully getting them to the transplant stage takes practice…
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6 6 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll take a look at some of the lesser thought of tools that will make your grooming days easier. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based grooming! Links & R…
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Essential Seed Starting Supplies (and one scam) - Ep. 236
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33:12FIRST TEN ORDERS IN FEBRUARY: Save 40% on your Magic Mindsubscription! https://magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHING40 with codeGROWSOMETHING40 We talked last week about how to time our seed starting sowe can get a jump on the gardening season without being too early or too late.This week we’re focusing on what we need in terms of supplies to get thoseseeds …
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How much will it cost to start a home-based grooming business?
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35:105 5 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast we take a look at how much it will cost to open a home-based grooming salon. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based grooming! Links & Resources: Follow Pine…
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Once those seed orders are rolling in, your garden plan is shaping up, and the days slowly get a little bit longer, we start to get restless. We want to get our hands in the dirt! This leads to the temptation to get started on our indoor seed starting, but for most of us it really isn’t time to start very many of those seeds just yet. This will dep…
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4 4 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast we take a look at some ways to help build trust with new and existing clients and how to be seen as a professional. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based g…
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Get 45% off the Magic Mind Mental and Sleep Performance bundle with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHINGJANAll this month we’ve been talking about garden planning because it’s that time. The slower month of January means taking the time to really figure out what we want to grow in the garden and last week we talked about how to fit it a…
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