81. "Gardening for Everyone" and Slow Living in Pandemic Times with Julia Watkins of Simply Living Well

Discover author Julia Watkins' light and loving approach to gardening and to slow living as she shares her perspective on parenting, work, and finding joy and compassion in the midst of it all. As an author, photographer, fellow slow living enthusiast, and Lady Farmer friend, Julia has a wealth of knowledge about how to cultivate a slow and beautiful life in a way that is honest and approachable. Her new book, Gardening for Everyone is a beautiful guide to planning, planting and playing in the garden, that is sure to be a foundational reference for gardening year after year. During this catch-up conversation, Mary and Emma discuss with Julia how life has unfolded during the pandemic, how to find balance as a parent and as a creative, and how to use social media in ways that bring light and connection. In this honest and joyful conversation, Julia inspires an approach to life filled with happiness, grace and grounded in a love for good dirt.

Topics Covered:

• Slow Living
• Social Media 
• Gardening 
• Perennials 
• Parenting during a Pandemic 
• Small Space Gardening 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Pre-Order, Gardening for Everyone 
• Simply Living Well 
• Subscribe to the Lady Farmer Newsletter 
• The ALMANAC 
• Alys Fowler, "The Edible Garden" 
• The Fisherman and His Wife, Brothers Grimm 
• Julia Watkins Episode 31 

Guest Info:

• Connect with Julia at simplylivingwell.com 
• @simply.living.well on Instagram 

Follow Us:

• Our Website
• @weareladyfarmer on Instagram
• The Lady Farmer ALMANAC, our online community

Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026

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