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Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure -- big or small. When I began gardening in 2013, I scoured books and Internet resources to find all the information I could. Although good information was abundant, I had trouble understanding all the gardening lingo and sifting through the information to figure out what would work for me. In this podc ...
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Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care
Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
Looking for free, natural ways to decrease stress and increase joy and calm in your life? The answer might be simpler than you think: houseplants, gardening and nature. On Growing Joy with Plants, learn alongside Happy Plant Lady, Maria Failla to care for plants, engage with nature, and use them to manage your overwhelm, anxiety and experience happiness and calm you thought was only available on vacation. Plant care is self care. Come grow some joy with us. Follow along on socials @growingjo ...
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383 - Spring & Summer Garden: What I Learned
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This week I am talking to you all about my spring and summer garden. As you may know, I scaled back in a lot of ways this year on the quantities I grew. Did it work out like I thought it might? Listen to find out. Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in Minutes Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can i…
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You've probably seen that funny meme going around that says "pets are the new children, and plants are the new pets." I couldn't agree more! We're all out here treating our plants like our babies and our pets like our kids. But what happens when these two loves collide—and your toxic plant harms your pet? In this episode, I share the different plan…
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382 - Fall Gardening from North to South (Part 2)
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This week is Part 2 of a great series I think you're really going to enjoy! I am interviewing Peter from The Garden Family & Rebecca from Happy Heart Gardens for a look at their fall gardens. Peter lives in Ohio and grew up in California. Rebecca has a garden in Alabama and Pennslyvania. This will hopefully give you an overall look from different p…
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Anthuriums have everything a plant parent could want. This genus has the most widely distributed, easily grown plants as well as some rare and expensive collectibles. Both its leaves and flowers are also indispensable. I especially love it because of its heart-shaped leaves and its gorgeous long, skinny stems. And I’ll tell you all about it and how…
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381 - Fall Gardening from North to South (Part 1)
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This week is Part 1 of a great series I think you're really going to enjoy! I am interviewing Peter from The Garden Family & Rebecca from Happy Heart Gardens for a look at their fall gardens. Peter lives in Ohio and grew up in California. Rebecca has a garden in Alabama and Pennslyvania. This will hopefully give you an overall look from different p…
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How do you level up from being a casual plant lover to a true pro in the horticulture industry? What does it take to become one? There are plenty of things we don't get as hobbyists about the horticulture industry—so much more happening behind the scenes than we can imagine. Fortunately, Leslie Halleck, a favorite guest on the podcast and one of my…
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380 - Preserving the Small Harvest: Freezing in Small Quantities with Crystal Schmidt, author of Freeze Fresh
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In this week's episode, we're chatting with Crystal Schmidt about the best ways to freeze your harvest. Whether it's because you don't have enough to can or simply would rather not, her tips are great for all types of food! Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase ni…
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How to Use Nature as a Spiritual and Wellness Tool with Jessica Zweig
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How many times have you heard someone say "My garden is my therapy" or "Plant care is self-care”? These phrases have become so popular lately, and they're absolutely true! As someone who's written a whole book on this topic, I can tell you that being connected to nature gives us so many gifts: perspective, gratitude, love, and as we'll explore toda…
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Have you ever thought about growing potatoes in the fall for a second harvest? While it can be tricky, it is possible to do. This week I give you tips on how to successfully grow potatoes in the fall. Fall Garden Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop Potato Growing Episodes: Part 1, Part 2 Potato Variety Selecting Episode If you'd like…
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Are you running out of ideas on how to use the tomato and cucumber harvest from your garden? As summer goes on, many gardeners end up with a ton of produce they don't know what to do with. Those eight tomato plants that seemed like a good idea in spring are now producing more than you can eat! But my guest this episode has got you covered with some…
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378 - Early Fall Garden Planning Checklist
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If you're garden is looking dry and tired, don't give up! Instead turn your energy into a fall garden. They can be so rewarding with the right planning. Today I'm giving 7 tips you need to think about before starting your fall garden. Fall Garden Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/fallgardenworkshop Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic…
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Growing Joy "After Dark": Spilling the Planty Tea
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Here’s a special late-night edition of Growing Joy with Plants: After Dark where I spill the planty tea and share a cocktail with my two incredible plant friends, Agatha Isabel and Kamili Bell Hill. You might know Kamili as @plantblerd on Instagram and Agatha as @agathatisabel on Instagram. They've been my real-life plant friends for years, and we …
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377 - Safe and Delicious Pressure Canning with Master Food Preserver Jennifer Gomes
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Jennifer's Book, 'The Pressure Canner Cookbook': https://amzn.to/3L4tNEU Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-…
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What is Regenerative Gardening and Permaculture?
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Have you ever come across the terms "regenerative gardening," "permaculture," or even "chaos gardening"? These are all over social media lately, but what do they actually mean? And more importantly, how can we use these practices to grow happier, healthier plants while also helping Mother Nature? Today's episode is a deep dive into all of this with…
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376 - 5 Shortcuts NOT to take when preserving your harvest
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Preserving Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/preservingworkshop Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extra…
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Understanding Natural Light Levels for Thriving Houseplants // Do You Have Bright Light, Bright Indirect Light or Low Light for Houseplants?
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You are likely overestimating how much light you have in your home for your houseplants, plant friends! Yes, it's a tough truth to swallow. In fact, the largest cause of houseplant death is a misunderstanding of light. That’s because our houseplants perceive light differently from us. Don’t worry, because I have your back. I've spent seven years le…
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FRIDAY BONUS - Interview with the ladies of Wifestyle Hustle Podcast
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Wifestyle Hustle Podcast: https://wifestylehustle.com/ Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Plannerhttps://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux…
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Texas Plant disease handbook: https://plantdiseasehandbook.tamu.edu/food-crops/vegetable-crops/watermelon/ Preserving Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/preservingworkshop What Can Go Wrong Series: Green Beans: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/256-green-beans-what-can-go-wrong Tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/193-tomatoes-what-can-…
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Interior Design for Beginners // Interior Design Principles for Houseplant Lovers
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Plants just help liven up any space, that’s a fact. And I don't know if you know this, but I suck at interior design. It does not come naturally to me. I often overlook details—and interior design in general is about the details. I came to houseplants for the aesthetic because plants seem to be the common thread of all the design magazines, article…
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374 - Why Weeds are Taking Over (and what to do about it)
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Stop Killing Ferns! How to Care for Ferns
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I have always been a fan of ferns, but for some reason, I could never manage to keep them alive. But those days are over, and I have done a complete 180 on ferns! If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you've probably heard me say how I don't like ferns and how they're just not my recommended houseplant. However, for the past year or…
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373 - What to Plant After Cool Weather Crops Harvest
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Why You Should Care About the Summer Solstice
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Can you feel that summer energy in the air? The summer solstice is upon us—the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer season. For us plant parents, this transition is everything. All our patient tending in the spring is paying off as our gardens burst into full bloom. The summer solstice is a powerful energetic pivot point tha…
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372 - How to Identify What's Eating Your Plants
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Pest Control Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/pestcontrol Good & Bad Bud Free Download: https://journeywithjill.net/goodandbadbugs Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repell…
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Small Space Cut Flower Gardening for Beginners
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Some of my happiest childhood memories are of my mom's garden bursting with homegrown flower bouquets. Whenever we had visitors, she'd snip whatever was in bloom, bundle it up with herbs from her kitchen garden, wrap it in a wet paper towel and tinfoil, and gift it to our guests. I just thought it was the simplest, kindest way to grow joy for herse…
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