Today I am sharing with you the 5 seeds I have never started indoors. 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.) Before You Sow Mini Course Free download until January 31st! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://jou...
Jan 22, 2021•6 min
Interested in soil blocking? Today I am providing you with all the information you need to decide if this method is right for you. 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.) Before You Sow Mini Course Free download until January 31st! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that ...
Jan 19, 2021•39 min•Ep. 169
Do I buy seeds at the big box store or order from a catalog? I will share my thoughts about that on today's episode. 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.) Before you Sow Mini Course: journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: htt...
Jan 15, 2021•6 min
Is indoor seed starting right for you? I will ask you three questions to help you decide. Before You Sow Mini Course Free through January 31, 2021! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow 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 oth...
Jan 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 168
Already dreaming of next years garden? We will talk about a few things to get your mind ready to plan for 2021. 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% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid...
Dec 22, 2020•39 min
Want to know what's new in the 2021 Complete Garden Planner? I'll let you know just that in today's Q&A. 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.) Complete Garden Planner journeywithjill.net/shop Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Dec 18, 2020•10 min
New and useful gardening tools I am enjoying this year. Show Notes: 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% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%. REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bac...
Dec 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 166
Why wouldn't you fertilize your garden soil like a straw bale? We will answer that question on today's Q&A. 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.) Straw Bale Results: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/11/10/straw-bale-garden-results-after-my-first-season/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: htt...
Dec 11, 2020•5 min
The endless possibilities of container herb gardening, and your questions answered by talking with Sue Goetz author of Complete Container Herb Gardening. 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 1...
Dec 08, 2020•56 min•Ep. 165
On today's Q&A we will address some of the pros and cons in my experience of the 3 sisters gardening method. 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.) Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shor...
Dec 04, 2020•8 min
Looking for Christmas gift ideas? On today's podcast I'm sharing some of my favorite homemade gifts from the garden. 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.) Plant Therapy Essential Oils High-quality essential oils natural body care products CBD Giving you the tools and know-how so that you can safely use essential oils and understand the ingredients they use in our products. For F...
Dec 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 164
Absolutely, you can plant cilantro now! On today's Q&A I'll tell you why. 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.) Part 1 Annual Herb Basics https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: http...
Nov 27, 2020•5 min
What are you thankful for? Even though this has been a difficult year, I've found things to be thankful for and I'm sharing them with you today. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self...
Nov 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 163
What do you think is the biggest mistake that home gardeners make when it comes to composting? This is the topic we are going to revisit today and how to simplify this process. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain ...
Nov 17, 2020•53 min•Ep. 162
What happens if you plant your garlic in the fall and it sprouts early? We will talk about what that means on today's Q & A. 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.) Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Ji...
Nov 13, 2020•4 min
Wondering about the straw bale gardening method? I'm sharing the results from my first straw bale gardening experience. 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.) Episode 132 https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/132-straw-bale-gardening-with-joel-karsten Joel Karsten's Book https://amzn.to/35CibDO Milorganite https://amzn.to/2Jg2j2k Blood Meal https://amzn.to/35FrR0d Garden Tone https:...
Nov 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 161
Should I cover my herbs? I'll help you answer that question on todays Q& A. 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.) Perennial Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/10/15/perennial-herbs-kitchen-garden/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/30/herb-basics-part-2-rosemary-oregano-thyme-sage-chives/ Annual Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/2...
Nov 06, 2020•6 min
Winter Blue's got you down? Today I'm talking about the mental benefits of gardening with licensed counselor Whitney Caves. SHOW NOTES: Whitney's Website http://whitney-caves.com/ Whitney's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneycaves/?hl=en (*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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to he...
Nov 03, 2020•49 min•Ep. 160
Ever wondered how you can use coffee grounds in your garden? I'll share how I use mine with you in today's Q & A. 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.) 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:...
Oct 30, 2020•4 min
How low of a temperature can my fall and winter crops withstand? Do I need to cover them in some way? We will look at season extension and more on today’s podcast. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Compo...
Oct 27, 2020•40 min•Ep. 159
Today I'm answering questions about my new Greenhouse. 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.) Portable Greenhouse https://amzn.to/2IBV2K1 Yoderbilt Greenhouses https://yoderbilt.com/ 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...
Oct 23, 2020•12 min
What's wrong with my plants? A more accurate question would probably be, what's wrong with my soil? Today we will talk about what makes up good soil. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters...
Oct 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 158
Today I will help you figure out if it is too late to plant crops in your garden this time of year. 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.) Garden Jumpstart JourneywithJill.net/jumpstart (96)- Fall Gardening: When and How to Plant with Stacey Murphy https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/96-fall-gardening-when-and-how-to-plant-with-stacey-murphy 9+ Fall Crops for the Beginning Gardner...
Oct 16, 2020•7 min
Have you ever considered that some of the herbs you are already growing could be useful to you to use for health and even medicinal remedies? Carol of the Homesteading Family is sharing her knowledge of herbs to treat common ailments. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to h...
Oct 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 157
What can I do to prepare for next season? I'll share a few tips to hopefully help you have a more successful season. 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.) SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and includes recommendations to keep your garden healthy. All you need to do is: Collect Mail in Get results https...
Oct 09, 2020•6 min
Have you started thinking about what you're going to do for next seasons garden? Today, I'm sharing some of the things I'm going to continue, some I will change, and some dreams I have for next season. 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.) 5-day 2021 Garden Jumpstart Challenge https://JourneywithJill.net/jumpstart Use Your Kitchen Aid Mixer to Cut the Time it Takes to Prepare To...
Oct 06, 2020•38 min•Ep. 156
Today we are talking about how to remove a plant in your garden. Should you pull it out by the root or cut it at soil level? 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.) 9 Simple Succession Planting Combinations https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/124-9-simple-succession-planting-combinations Succession Planting Ideas https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/05/01/succession-planting-...
Oct 02, 2020•6 min
How do you view failure? The garden is teaching me to view failure in a whole new way. Join me today to hear what I've learned from this years garden failures. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composter...
Sep 29, 2020•41 min•Ep. 155
Is it best to grow herbs in containers? Do they grow as well? Here’s my perspective on growing herbs in containers. 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.) Herb Basic Part 1 https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/ Herb Basic Part 2 https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/30/herb-basics-part...
Sep 25, 2020•7 min
How did your Summer Garden of 2020 end up doing? I'm sharing 9 of the biggest garden successes I had this summer, and what I learned from them. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Get 1...
Sep 22, 2020•39 min•Ep. 154