In this episode, Landyn’s gardening dreams come true with her guest Arianna Iappini, a garden coach and the owner of Birch Arbor Gardens. Arianna is here to dispel the myth of a black thumb. She believes that with a little coaching, anyone can grow a successful garden. Arianna has deep experience nurturing and cultivating land and knows what it takes  to get our food from seed to table. From sowing seed to handling plant maintenance through each season to harvesting, cleaning and prepping produce. After listening to this conversation, you are going to want to run—not walk—to get gardening!  This enlightening episode digs into: The top 3 things someone should know when they start a garden. How to deal with pests and protect your space. The benefits of growing flowers and veggies together. Tips for tricky tomatoes—pruning, watering and what about the suckers? Chickens + why they are an amazing addition to your home.   For more notes + resources from this episode, visit: www.livingwithlandyn.com/ep-25-gardening-101-with-arianna-iappini-from-birch-arbor