Pip Podcast #50: Jaclyn Crupi - Gardening, Preserving & Living Simply

In this episode, Robyn Rosenfeldt chats with Jaclyn Crupi - author, gardener and granddaughter of two Italian nonnas - about the timeless lessons she learned from her grandparents and how they shape her gardening and lifestyle today. Jaclyn shares how her upbringing instilled in her a love of frugality, self-sufficiency and the simple joys of working with nature. Together they explore the challenges of gardening in a modern world, the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive and the magic of creating a garden that welcomes native wildlife. You’ll also hear Jaclyn’s down-to-earth tips for balancing growing, preserving, enjoying your harvest and why a simpler, slower approach to life can feel so rewarding. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation full of inspiration, nostalgia and practical wisdom for anyone who loves to grow.