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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In anticipation of Black Friday sales and the biggest shopping season of the year, Jill spends time this week talking about 12 garden tools that she loves and found herself using a lot in 2024 plus 3 that she doesn't use as much anymore and why. Free Download with links to all the tools mentioned: journeywithjill.net/tools Garden Splurges YouTube: …
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In this episode, Jill shares her experiences with both failures and successes in her fall garden. She opens up about her struggles, including the challenges growing carrots, potatoes, and spinach, and offers insights into what went wrong and what can be learned from her mistakes. Jill also discusses her successful crops like broccoli and cabbage, p…
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393 - 10 Garden Projects for Fall & Winter
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This week Jill is talking about 10 different projects you can do in the fall and winter seasons. Fall and winter are a great time to knock out some bigger projects because the slower season allows you more time to work on the big things that might take awhile and also plan them out to work best for you. Links Mentioned: Next Workshop: https://journ…
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392 - Garden Clean-Up: Soil Rejuvenation, Pest & Disease Prevention, & Preparing for Spring
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This week, Jill delves into the many facets of greenhouse gardening, sharing her wealth of experience from over four years of active use. Designed for both prospective and seasoned greenhouse owners, the episode covers essential topics such as the distinctions between greenhouses and high tunnels, optimal greenhouse placement, and the critical impo…
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391 - 7 Lessons from 4 Years with a Greenhouse
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In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, Jill discusses the benefits and uses of greenhouses, sharing insights from her own journey after purchasing a greenhouse in October 2020. She shares seven key lessons learned, including the importance of location, the role of ventilation, and the necessity of supplemental heat. 00:00 Introduction to…
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390 - The Fall Garden Plants' Unique Needs vs Spring Garden
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This week Jill shares insight on how to care for crops like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli, emphasizing the differences between spring and fall planting. Key topics discussed include managing heat, water, pests, and sunlight for successful fall gardening. Jill also provides three actionable steps to optimize fall crops, discusses watering needs, an…
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389 - Grow Large Garlic (by not skipping these 5 important steps)
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In this episode, Jill shares insights on why garlic is the easiest and most rewarding crop to grow. She will delve into five critical adjustments for growing larger garlic bulbs: selecting the right type for your climate, properly preparing the soil, ensuring adequate spacing, minimizing competition with weeds, and appropriate irrigation techniques…
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388 - Green Tomatoes: How to make the most of your tomato harvest before your first frost
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Have you ever wanted to know what you can do with your green tomatoes on the vine when frost is approaching? This week I give you all the options you have to extend your tomato season past frost. Don't forget about your last fall planting that results in your first spring harvest, garlic! Sign up today for my live workshop teaching you all about pl…
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387 - 5 herbs for herbal remedies (that you probably have growing now) with Heidi Villegas of Healing Harvest Homestead
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Have you ever wanted to know more about growing herbs for medicinal use? While I have worked with a few before, I am no expert. This week we're talking with Heidi Villegas to learn more about medicinal herbs and where to start with them. Follow along with Heidi: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiVillegas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heal…
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386 - Planting Strawberries in the Fall for an Earlier and Bigger Harvest in the Summer
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Have you ever wanted to grow your own strawberries but wanted to get a jump start on your harvest next year? Fall planting may be the answer for you! But how do we go about doing it and where do we source the plants from? Listen to this week's episode for more details.. Links mentioned: podcast 042: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/strawberry-pla…
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385 - Why You Should Plant Perennials in the Fall (& how)
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Planting perennials in the fall is the best time to get them in the ground. Whether its ornamental shrubs or fruit bearing trees. Let's talk about how to do it. Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in Minutes Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces de…
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384 - Don't Be Afraid to Change (a raw garden-life conversation)
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This year has been different for me in the garden. If you've been following along then you know that I scaled back my garden a lot this year and changed a lot of things. I wanted to show you what made me change my mind and thinking ahead to what next year's garden might look like also. Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in …
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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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382 - Maximizing Your Fall Garden Success: Expert Tips from North to South
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In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, host Jill continues her discussion with Peter from the Garden Family in Southwest Ohio (Zone 6b) and Rebecca from Happy Heart Gardens in Southern Alabama (Zone 9a). The episode explores how varying daylight affects fall gardening across different regions, focusing on plant growth and the use of cove…
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381 - Fall Gardening in Different Climates with Peter (Ohio), Rebecca (Alabama), & Jill (Arkansas)
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In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, host Jill introduces gardening experts Peter from 'The Garden Family' and Rebecca from 'Happy Heart Gardens.' The trio dives into the nuances of fall gardening across various climates, with Peter sharing insights from gardening in Southwest Ohio and California, and Rebecca discussing her experiences…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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374 - Why Weeds are Taking Over (and what to do about it)
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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-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals. Rather, it is a 100% …
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373 - What to Plant After Cool Weather Crops Harvest
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372 - Top 10 Garden Pest Problems and How to Identify Them
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In this episode, you'll learn how to identify and manage common garden pests. You'll understand the importance of not rushing to use insecticides without proper identification, as some organic controls can harm beneficial insects and may not be effective for all pests. Jill discusses ten potential problems you might encounter in your garden, provid…
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