Description
Some things worked in my garden this year. Others? NEVER AGAIN!
I'm sharing the mistakes, surprises, and hard-earned lessons from 2026 that are changing how I'll garden in 2027. And some of them might surprise you!
What would YOU never do again in your garden? Bring your own stories, lessons, and questions!
Let's head into 2027 with fewer mistakes and more homegrown food!
Plus, fun giveaways!
LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE:
2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Noon, PT
2026
11/9, 11/23
12/14, 12/28
2027:
1/11, 1/25
2/8, 2/22
📺 WATCH NEXT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-NcXcpqvqg&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LeOpG3ObMqLw5j4QV-7Dc6&index=1&t=16s
☀️ OUR GO-TO GARDEN GEAR (Used in our real backyard garden)
🌱 SEEDS
CaliKim Seed Collections – Hand-packed seed collections curated for raised beds, containers, and real-life gardens. Designed to remove guesswork and help you grow successfully.
https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections
📘 CALIKIM’S BOOKS
The 10-Minute Gardener
The First Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening
Organic Gardening for Everyone
Grab signed, personalized copies here:
https://calikimgardenandhome.com
🗓 GARDEN PLANNER
CaliKim Garden Planner – Create a personalized planting plan based on your location, frost dates, and garden layout.
Start your FREE trial:
https://calikim.gardenplanner.com
🐛 PEST & DISEASE CONTROL
Monterey Lawn & Garden – Organic pest and disease control products we trust and use throughout the growing season.
20% off with code CALIKIM20
https://www.montereylawngarden.com
Email your pest & disease questions, with a photo, to questions@montereylawngarden.com. The Monterey team will help diagnose the issue and recommend a solution.
🌿 SOIL & PLANT FOOD
Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Plant Foods – Including Raised Bed Soil used in our garden builds.
Find a local garden center:
https://bumpercrop.com/store-locator/
AMAZON DISCLOSURE:
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