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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Jill McSheehyjourneywithjill.net
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 podcast, my aim is to provide helpful information while explaining the gardening lingo as we go. I want to equip YOU to have the best start ever this gardening season!
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Episodes

313 - Pollination Problems: What to do when you see flowers but no fruit on squash, zucchini, and cucumbers

This week we're talking about what to do when you see flowers on your squash, zucchini and cucumber plants but no fruit are forming. There are several easy and quick problem solving steps to fixing the issue so I hope you enjoy! 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.) Pest Control Workshop: www.journeywithjill.net/pestcontrol Susan Mulvihill's Pest Control Book: https://amzn.to/3o...

Jun 06, 202336 minEp. 313

312 - From Garden Work to Garden Enjoyment - Embracing the Seasons with Liz Zorab, author of The Seasoned Gardener

This week we’re talking with Liz Zorab, the author of The Seasoned Gardener. In her book, she talks about how to grow organic food but work with the seasons as you do it. I am a big proponent of that as well. Today we’re talking about how to embrace the seasons and how she enjoys the garden instead of looks at it as work. 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.) Link to Liz’s New B...

May 30, 202343 minEp. 312

311 - Container Companion Planting with Edible Crops with Pam Farley, author of The First Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening

This week we are talking with Pam Farley of Brown Thumb Mama. She recently wrote the book called 'The First Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening'. If you are a container gardener or wanting to get into more container gardening, this episode is 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.) Link to Pam's book: https://amzn.to/3Mh0uiw Pam's website: https://brownthumbmama.com/ ...

May 23, 202343 minEp. 311

310 - Aphids: How to Control without Spraying

Pests are something that are unavoidable in our garden. One pest that most of us will see each year is Aphids. Today we’re going to discuss their role in the garden and how to control them without spraying any pesticides in your garden, even the organic ones. 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 235 with Jessica Walliser: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/235_E...

May 16, 202344 minEp. 310

309 - Planting by the Signs with Sarah L Hall, author of Sown in the Stars

Today I talked with Sarah Hall who wrote the book 'Sown in the Stars'. This idea of planting by the moon signs is one I have had several questions about before but I have never been able to find anyone who could go in depth with how it worked. Today she does just that! 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.) Sarah's Book: https://amzn.to/3Hmzxs2 Planting by the Signs Facebook Page...

May 09, 202351 minEp. 309

308 - Growing Kitchen Herbs: 5 Most Common Beginner Mistakes & How to Successfully Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden

Are you wanting to grow your own herbs to use in your kitchen but don't know where to get started? Today we're going to dive into 5 beginner mistakes that you can avoid and how you can successfully grow a kitchen herb 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.) Masterclass Signup: https://journeywithjill.net/herb-signup Herb Cheat Sheet Free Download: https://journeywithjill.lp...

May 02, 202333 minEp. 308

307 - 5 Medicinal Herbs to Plant Once and Grow and Use for Years

If you are wanting to expand your gardening efforts, one place that people turn to is herbs. While there are herbs for the kitchen, there are also herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional nor do I claim to be. This information is for entertainment purposes only. 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.) YouTube video: https://youtu.b...

Apr 25, 202333 minEp. 307

306 - 3 Steps to Go from Plant Killer to Green Thumb with Nicole Burke of Gardenary

Join me today as I talk with Nicole Burke and how to overcome our failures in the garden and talk about her new book. 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.) Nicole Burke episodes https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/143-gardening-in-the-heat https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/209-small-space-kitchen-gardening-with-nicole-burke Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is ...

Apr 18, 202341 minEp. 306

305 - When to Plant and When to Wait

What happens when you have your garden all planned and the timing doesn't work out? Join me today and we will talk about what to do when you need to wait to plant. 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.) DREAM TO GARDEN online course open until April 19, 2023 https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden episode 285 https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/285-getting-plant-timing-right epi...

Apr 11, 202343 minEp. 305

304 - The Effects of Weather on Gardening with Meteorologist Ed Buckner

Join me today as I talk with meteorologist Ed Buckner as we talk about the weather and 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 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic ...

Apr 04, 202351 minEp. 304

303 - Green Beans: Beginner's Starter Guide

Today on the beginners starter guide series we are talking about green beans. 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.) Gardentone https://amzn.to/406unI5 Greenstalk Planter Use code JILL10 for $10 off a purchase of $75 or more True Lead Market Seed Assortment - The Beginner's Summer Garden Want to see more? Patreon Channel https://journeywithjill.net/patreon My Products: 2023 Compl...

Mar 31, 202333 minEp. 303

302 - Vertical Trellis Orientation & How to Best Use Cattle Panel Trellises

Have questions about trellises? You are not alone. Today we will discuss where to put trellises and how to get the most out of 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.) Backyard Vegetable Summit starts March 27th,2023 https://journeywithjill--farminence.thrivecart.com/backyard-vegetable-gardeners-summit/ Tromboncino Squash Video https://youtu.be/hlnwgm_Pq8w Organic REV The fir...

Mar 28, 202340 minEp. 302

301 - Cucumbers: Beginner's Starter Guide

Today get your quick start guide to growing cucumbers. 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 Start Live 4 Session Beginning Gardening Class March 16-27th, 2023 with replay sent to your email. $39 Beta price https://journeywithjill.net/plantstart Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted...

Mar 24, 202334 minEp. 301

300: Organic Amendments for Raised Beds and Containers with Shelby Devore of Farminence

Shelby Devore of Farminence is my guest today. She will be answering questions on soil, the difference between soil and compost, and so much more. 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.) Backyard Vegetable Summit Free 4 day event - starts March 27th, 2023 Jill's tomato course is Wed March 29th get you all access pass here: https://journeywithjill--farminence.thrivecart.com/backyar...

Mar 21, 202351 minEp. 300

299 - Tomatoes: Beginner's Starter Guide

The beginner's guide to tomatoes is what we are talking about 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.) Live 4 session class - PLANT START 4 steps to beginning your garden this year. March 16-27, 2023 Thursday's and Monday's. Live Q&A $39 Beta price https://journeywithjill.net/plantstart Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary hum...

Mar 17, 202332 minEp. 299

298 - Greenhouse Gardening in the Spring

Today we are talking about greenhouse gardening in the spring and I'm giving you an update on my 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.) Don't Miss the Live 4 session class PLANT START - 4 steps to beginning your garden this year. Starting March 16-27, 2023 Thursday's and Monday's with a live Q&A. Beta price $39 https://journeywithjill.net/plantstart Jill's Greenho...

Mar 14, 202338 minEp. 298

297 - Potatoes: Beginner's Starter Guide

On today's episode of the Beginner's starter guide we will be talking about potatoes. 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 & fulvic acid source ...

Mar 10, 202331 minEp. 297

296 - Seed Starting Q&A and Troubleshooting

In today's episode we will answer your questions about legging seedlings. 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.) Seedling Heat Mat https://amzn.to/3J73WMj LED Light https://amzn.to/3Zf1f0y T5 Grow Lights https://amzn.to/3YeZFL3 Wood Prairie Family Farms A small family farm on the edge of Maine’s North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border. For over 45 years the...

Mar 07, 202347 minEp. 296

295 - Carrots: Beginner's Starter Guide

In today's beginner's guide episode we are talking about carrots. 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 in Minutes Garden In Minutes® is all about simplifying gardening. We take the tools, time, & hassle out of starting a garden so that you can enjoy your time growing instead of building. - Garden In Minutes® is family-owned & operated - We make the Garden Grid™ i...

Mar 03, 202326 minEp. 295

294 - Year-Round Salad Greens

Love salads? Join me today and we will talk about how you can have greens all year long for those delicious salads. 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 ...

Feb 28, 202340 minEp. 294

293 - Lettuce: Beginner's Starter Guide

It's the first episode of our series the beginner's starter guide and we are talking about lettuce. 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%....

Feb 24, 202327 minEp. 293

292 - Best Tomatoes for Canning

Today we are talking about my top tomatoes to use for canning and why they are my favorites. 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.) Wood Prairie Family Farms A small family farm on the edge of Maine’s North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border. For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building ...

Feb 21, 202333 minEp. 292

NEW Beginner's Starter Guide Series

Coming on Fridays for the next couple of months -- the Beginner's Starter Guide series! In this Friday series, we'll talk about specific edible crops and what a new grower of these crops needs to know. Basic enough for the first-time gardener but with information that will educate gardeners with experience, we hope these episodes help you grow common vegetables better this year! Sign up for Friday emails here. Connect on Instagram here....

Feb 17, 20238 minEp. 291

290 - Simple Succession Planting + Examples

Today we are talking about succession planting. I'll share my tips to get the most out of your 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.) Dream to Garden Course - Closes Feb 14, 2023 https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden Garden in Minutes - Garden In Minutes® is all about simplifying gardening. We take the tools, time, & hassle out of starting a garden so that you can...

Feb 14, 202336 minEp. 290

289 - Key Dates to Know When Planning Your Garden

Today we are talking about important dates to know when planning your 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.) 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 ...

Feb 10, 202329 minEp. 289

288 - What to Do in February

Today we are talking about what gardening tasks you can do in February to give you a head start on your 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.) Dream to Garden Course https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden Free Live Masterclass The Productive Garden February 7-9, 2023 https://journeywithjill.net/masterclass Wood Prairie Family Farms A small family farm on the edge of Ma...

Feb 07, 202334 minEp. 288

287 - Why You Don't Plant by Your Garden Zone

What are garden zones? I'll share what exactly they are and how you can use them in planting 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.) Free Live Masterclass - February 7-9, 2023 The Productive Garden - (How to triple your harvest in half the time with the space you already have) https://journeywithjill.net/masterclass USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map https://plantha...

Feb 03, 202317 minEp. 287

286 - Why Gardens Fail

This episode we are talking about why gardens fail and how you can prepare for these bumps in the road and overcome 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.) Free Live Masterclass - The Productive Garden {Triple your harvest in half the time with the space you already have} February 7-9, 2023 https://journeywithjill.net/masterclass https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden 184...

Jan 31, 202338 minEp. 286

285 - Getting Plant Timing Right

Have the itch to start planting? Today I am sharing my thoughts about plant timing and planning your garden for success. 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.) Free Masterclass - The Productive Garden{Triple your harvest in half the time with the space you already have} February 7-9, 2023 https://www.journeywithjill.net/masterclass Soil Thermometer https://amzn.to/3kAYBCT Want to...

Jan 27, 202331 minEp. 285

284 - How Many to Plant

How do I know how many to plant? Today I'm giving some guidance on how to answer this question and the variables that might come up. 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.) Tomato Harvest to Jar Estimator https://journeywithjill.net/tomato-harvest-to-jar Greenstalk Vertical Planter JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more Companion Planting Mini Course Free through January ...

Jan 24, 202344 minEp. 284
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