Fostering Blooms

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-suff

Fostering Blooms is a leisure podcast hosted by Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum hosts Fostering Blooms, a leisure show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #48

  Meaningful Homemade Gifts Using What You Grow - Episode 48

  Dec 27, 202523 minS1

  <p >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 journey of crafting thoughtful holiday gifts straight from the garden, kitchen, and home apothecary.</p> <p >We talk through everything included in our handmade gifts—herbal tea blends, salves and balms, goat milk soap, lip balm, oxymels, shrubs, wine grape jelly, sourdough crackers, granola, dried citrus, chili flakes, and more—along with what we grew ourselves, what we sourced, and what we learned along the way...

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  Episode #47

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

  Dec 24, 202521 minS1

  <p >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 gardening tasks to help protect your plants, finish the season strong, and prepare for a healthier spring.</p> <p >We cover everything from planting bulbs late, cleaning up frost-killed plants, and lightly pruning roses, to preventing black spot, mulching garlic and strawberries, and using frost cloths correctly. You'll also learn why December is an ideal time for preventative rose care, how to handle hellebores, and what garden chores are ac...

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  Episode #46

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

  Dec 4, 202527 minS1

  <p >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 safety, blending oils, choosing scents, and cutting our final bars. We break down the exact process we used, what we learned (including what not to do!), how much everything cost, and how many bars we actually made for holiday gifts.</p> <p >We talk about:<br /> • Freezing goat milk for soap making<br /> • Using lye safely and preventing scorched milk<br /> • The oils and butters...

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  Episode #45

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

  Nov 4, 202532 minS1

  <p >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 Sissinghurst and Hidcote—think boxwood edging, yew "sofa" hedging, limestone gravel paths, and lush white blooms that carry interest through the seasons. We talk layout math (hello precision!), off-center paths that look perfectly centered, and how to blend a modern home with historical garden style.</p> <p >You'll hear how the space evolved—killing the lawn, setting four equal parterre squares with keyhole cutouts, adding spiral topiary moments, and creating a Medi...

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  Episode #44

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

  Oct 25, 202526 minS1

  <p >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 chaos), and what you can still plant before the first frost. From garlic and shallots to arugula and tatsoi, they break down exactly what you can do now to stay garden-ready through November.</p> <p >You'll hear stories about runaway sweet potato vines, tangled bean towers, and why sometimes a weed tree can be a trellis. The duo also covers how to divide perennials, prep for winter, save...

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