Do you need to test your soil in each raised bed you have? On today's podcast I'll share my thoughts on soil testing and some options you have for soil testing. 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.) Soil Testing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=61s Purchase SoilKit https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit .Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjil...
Sep 18, 2020•7 min
Ready to start planting your garlic? I am going to share what I think contributed to the results of THE BEST garlic harvest I have ever had. SHOW NOTES: Episode 32 - How to Plant Garlic https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/10/09/how-to-plant-garlic-3-most-frequently-asked-questions-beginners-garden-podcast/ Episode 60 - Should you Grow Garlic? https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/28/reasons-grow-garlic/ 139 - Organic Fertilizer Options with Joe Lamp’l https://journeywithjill.libsy...
Sep 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 153
What is a tomato leader? What is topping off? On today's Q&A I will be clarifying some gardening terminology concerning tomatoes. Show Notes: Pruning Tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/14/is-pruning-tomato-plants-necessary/ Tomato Trellising Options: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/04/10/tomato-trellising-deciding-which-method-is-right-for-you/ Tomato Stakes vs. Cages: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/03/19/is-it-better-to-stake-or-cage-tomatoes/ .Be...
Sep 11, 2020•6 min
Feeling a little burnout? That's okay because today I am going to share a completely doable to-do list to get you ready for that fall garden. SHOW NOTES: Episode 137: Compost Piles vs Tumblers https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/137-compost-piles-vs-tumblers Episode 102:Garden Tasks to Transition from the Summer Garden: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/102-7-garden-tasks-to-transition-from-the-summer-garden Episode 62: Fall Garden Clean-Up for Organic Home Gardeners https://journeywithjill.net/...
Sep 08, 2020•30 min•Ep. 152
What should you do with your tomato plants who's vines are taller than you? I have a few suggestions in today's Q & A. .Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: h...
Sep 04, 2020•5 min
Today we are talking about the fall garden with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening and Melissa K Norris of Pioneering Today. They will be share with us how their different climates affect their fall gardens. SHOW NOTES: 9 Crops to Grow in a Crisis (March 31, 2020 podcast episode with Kevin, Melissa, and Jill): https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/31/9-crops-to-grow-in-a-crisis/ Kevin's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/EpicGardening Kevin's NEW Youtube Channel, EPIC URBAN HOME...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 151
When should I pull my plants? When should I leave them? I'm going to scratch the surface on those questions in today's Q&A. SHOW NOTES: Beginner’s Garden Complete Garden Planner & Journal Printable https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ The Beginner’s Garden Blog – How to use your garden planner https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/12/29/gardening-obstacle-time-organization/ Podcast episode #26 Squash Bugs and Squash vine borers https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/06/27/squash-bu...
Aug 28, 2020•5 min
Few things in the gardening world are black and white. And what works for one gardener may not work for another. After a lot of research and trial and error, here is my list of garden principles I don't compromise and ones I let slide. https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/ https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/125-bees-caterpillars-and-the-importance-of-insects-with-dr-tallamy https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/toxicity-concerns-...
Aug 25, 2020•35 min•Ep. 150
Can compost be purchased? If so, where? Does it come in a bag? If so, what is it called? These are great questions. Today, I will answer these and share with you what I use for compost in my garden. Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden...
Aug 21, 2020•8 min
Today I'm sharing what I've learned about Powdery Mildew. I'll discuss how to identify it, what plants are affected, and how to treat and prevent it in your garden. https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/09/12/end-season-garden-clean-will-help-get-next-years-garden-started-right-beginners-garden-podcast/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/09/25/fall-garden-clean-up-organic-home-gardeners/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl...
Aug 18, 2020•41 min•Ep. 149
Can I plant garlic from the grocery store? Technically yes but, I will share a few things to consider first before planting that may change your mind. Links for reference: Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/garlic-planting-cheat-sheet/ Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: http://journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SY...
Aug 14, 2020•8 min
I know that starting a fall garden can feel a little overwhelming. I didn't have a fall garden my first year, but I wish that I had. So I wanted to share with you the very best crops for a beginning gardener in the fall. (*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.) Garlic: How to Harvest, Cure, and Store: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/06/18/how-to-harvest-cure-and-store-garlic/ Should...
Aug 11, 2020•33 min•Ep. 148
How do you transition your raised beds from your summer crops to your fall crops? I have some time between my summer determinate Roma tomatoes and my fall crops for that bed. This year I’m using buckwheat as a cover crop. Listen in to hear why! Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/g...
Aug 07, 2020•7 min
Saving your own seeds is a wonderful way to save money in the garden. It is so rewarding to save your own seeds to be able to use in your garden the next year. In this episode I talk with Philip Kauth of the Seed Savers Exchange about how to get started saving seeds from what you are already growing in your garden. *links below contain affiliate links Seed Savers: https://www.seedsavers.org/ Seed Savers Resources: https://www.seedsavers.org/learn Community Seed Network: https://www.communityseed...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 147
When should you pick okra? And should you save the seeds? I’m sharing my best tips on when to harvest your okra. And of course I’m sharing tips on how to save okra seeds. What is your favorite part about okra? More on Okra: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/28/how-to-grow-okra-in-your-garden-or-raised-bed/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” W...
Jul 31, 2020•6 min
Hopefully you are deep into your summer harvest! If you’re keeping up with it all, do you know what you should be doing in your garden? I’ve created a summer To Do list with 7 things that all gardeners should think about in the middle of the summer. Squash Vine Borer: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/08/05/squash-zucchini-wilting-squash-vine-borer/ Fall Garden Prep: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/07/14/6-steps-to-fall-garden-prep/ Start Saving Seeds: https://journeywithjill...
Jul 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 146
When you use drip line irrigation, should you place them above or below your mulch? Well, it depends! If you’re trying to decide, I’d love for you to hear what has worked best for me and what I recommend to others. Garden Irrigation Best Practices with Joe Lamp’l: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/ 4 Mulch Options: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/05/16/4-types-mulch-can-use-garden/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: ...
Jul 24, 2020•4 min
In the middle of the summer, there’s a time when your spring crops have finished producing but your fall crops aren’t ready to go into the ground. What should you do with the empty space? If you have any energy left from your summer garden, I have some ideas for what you can do in that space and why. SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no...
Jul 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 145
What to do about tomato hornworms? Any tomato grower seems to have to deal with hornworms. If you find evidence of this pest, what should you do about them? I share my experience today. Why I don’t prune my tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/14/is-pruning-tomato-plants-necessary/ Organic Pesticides with Joe Lamp’l: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/06/08/organic-pesticides-how-to-use/ Organic Cabbage Worm Control: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/09/5-o...
Jul 17, 2020•6 min
One of the biggest mistakes I see in fall gardening is planning and getting started too late. It's a good idea to start thinking about the fall as early as July! I know you may be worn out from gardening in the middle of summer, but a fall garden is absolutely worth it. But before you get started planting, there are steps you will want to take in the planning process to get your fall garden started out right. SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Top Crops for...
Jul 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 144
The short answer is probably not! Listen to this quick episode to hear what you should consider when it comes to planting beans in the summer. Depending on where you live and what you want to grow, this could be the perfect time for beans. Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/garden...
Jul 10, 2020•4 min
No matter where you live, you will most likely have to deal with hot weather throughout the summer. Your hot season might be shorter than mine in the southeastern US, but you likely have one. It was a surprise to me when I first started gardening that not all of my crops handle the hot summer well. How do you make the most of your summer gardening in the highest heat? Nicole Burke of Gardenary joins me today on the Beginner’s Garden Podcast to discuss how to best handle our gardens in the heat. ...
Jul 07, 2020•47 min•Ep. 144
Today’s question is one that I asked someone! I don’t usually grow a lot in containers, but this year I’m trying it out. I asked my friend about what it looks like to fertilize my crops in containers. Listen to his advice for me. 12 Garden Rules: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/16/12-garden-rules-from-one-generation-to-the-next/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get...
Jul 03, 2020•5 min
Every season, I like to give an update on what I’ve been doing in my garden. In this episode, I share what has been going well and what hasn’t worked out. I love testing and learning from my garden every season. I’d love to hear what you’ve though about in your garden so far this year! SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*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 ...
Jun 30, 2020•41 min•Ep. 142
Why aren’t my vertical plants climbing? You built the trellis, but your crops aren’t climbing. Beyond making sure you have the right variety, what can you do? I have some tips for you to try! Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Faceb...
Jun 26, 2020•7 min
As the time to harvest approaches, it’s time to think about what to do with all of our produce. Maybe you have just enough to eat fresh, but maybe you have enough to preserve. How do you plan what to preserve and how to get it all done? Listen to my 4 steps today! My new preservation course: https://journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen Complete Garden Planner: https://journeywithjill.net/complete SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links below contain affi...
Jun 23, 2020•39 min•Ep. 141
Do you have flowers on your squash a zucchini plants but no fruit? This has happened in my garden and I’ve heard from several of you that it’s happened to you as well. Listen here to find out why and what you can do about it! Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill’s In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Re...
Jun 19, 2020•6 min
As we approach the first official day of summer here in the northern hemisphere, our gardens start to make a shift. Listen in to hear what I’m doing in my garden in the early summer. I hope it gives you something to think about for yours! What are you working on in your garden? SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*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.) Ch...
Jun 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 140
What do I do when my herbs start to flower? This is a great question from many beginning gardeners. Since this happens in every garden, here’s my advice whether you have annual or perennial herbs. Annual Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/ Perennial Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/30/herb-basics-part-2-rosemary-oregano-thyme-sage-chives/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: j...
Jun 12, 2020•7 min
Most of us set out to do just that. But what happens when you see pests munching on your crops? Do you ignore them? Look up a homemade "organic" pesticide? Purchase one from the store? Or are you tempted to throw in the towel and find the strongest pesticide on the home market? We all want a healthy garden but are faced with those questions when insects come to our gardens. It always helps to talk to successful organic gardeners and ask what works. But I wanted to go a step further. In this epis...
Jun 09, 2020•51 min•Ep. 139
