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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

342 - Organization Hacks for Garden Supplies & Seeds

Show Notes: My Amazon Storefront for all your seed starting supply needs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Seed Starting Workshop Sign-Up: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/seedstartingworkshop/ 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 hig...

Dec 26, 202341 minEp. 342

341 - How to Grow in Straw Bales

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 repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Fa...

Dec 19, 202356 minEp. 341

340 - How to Plant and Grow Blueberries Successfully

Blueberry Planting Workbook: https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/blueberry-planting-workbook/ 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 repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, ...

Dec 12, 202342 minEp. 340

339 - My Favorite Garden Tools of 2023

Purchase your copy of the 2024 Complete Garden Planner here: https://journeywithjill.net/product/2024-complete-garden-planner-journal/ 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 Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Epic Cell Trays: https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden use my code JOURNEYWITHJILL for 5% off Garden in Minutes Garden Grids: https://...

Dec 05, 202340 minEp. 339

338 - Oregano vs. Marjoram

Show Notes: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two herbs? Sometimes recipes will say they can be used interchangeably and sometimes they will call for both. Turns out they are similar in ways but different in others. This week, we'll talk all about what I learned about these two herbs. Herb Planting Cheat Sheet - https://journeywithjill.net/herbchart (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at ...

Nov 28, 202335 minEp. 338

337 - Garden Wins in 2023

Happy Thanksgiving week! This felt like the perfect time to talk about (and be thankful for) what went well in my garden this year. Links below for everything we discussed today: Purchase Your 2024 Complete Garden Planner here: https://journeywithjill.net/product/2024-complete-garden-planner-journal/ What Didn't Go as Planned - https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/333-what-didnt-go-as-planned-this-year Sign Up for the weekly newsletter to make sure you are getting all the Black Friday sales detail...

Nov 21, 202348 minEp. 337

336 - Adapting the Garden to Your Climate and Having Fun Doing It with Garden Coach and Educator Alicia Devore

Dream to Garden doors close today (Nov 14th 2023), sign up here: https://journeywithjill.net/dream-to-garden-fall-flash-sale/ Podcast Survey, Tell us what you'd like to see on the podcast and you'll be entered to win a 2024 Complete Garden Planner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeePqjxzSS33s0Iy80jnB2eXmWDxHgj3jlyN51Ec_h__ZW7vg/viewform 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 ...

Nov 14, 202338 minEp. 336

335 - Money-Saving Succession Planting Ideas for 3 Seasons

The Doors Are Open Now for Dream to Garden -> https://journeywithjill.net/dream-to-garden-fall-flash-sale/ Fill out this survey for the podcast to be entered to win a 2024 Complete Garden Planner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeePqjxzSS33s0Iy80jnB2eXmWDxHgj3jlyN51Ec_h__ZW7vg/viewform 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 fa...

Nov 07, 202338 minEp. 335

334 - Planning a Winter Garden

There can definitely be a learning curve when it comes to thinking about how to plan out a winter garden. Today I wanted to talk about a few of those tips with you. Show Notes: Gardening Zone Blog Post: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/14/difference-between-garden-zone-and-growing-season/ Dream to Garden Waitlist Signup (you'll be the first to know that the doors are open!): https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/d2g-wait-list A website we talked about: https://weatherspark.com/ (*links ...

Oct 31, 202333 minEp. 334

333 - What Didn't Go As Planned This Year

Even after 10 years of gardening, I still have things in my garden that don't go as planned. Let's talk about 10 different things that didn't go like I hoped they would this year. YouTube Video about this year's disappointments: https://youtu.be/_r_HnskTX3U?si=4WRO3GLfCq25myjc How to Prevent Onions from Bolting: https://youtu.be/Fz_jE-zX7us?si=-vN7XtlRxijlxkH4 Garden in Minutes Garden Grids: https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes use my code 'JOURNEY' for $10 off $100 or more Podcast Episod...

Oct 24, 202345 minEp. 333

332 - 3 Questions to Ask As You Evaluate Your Garden and Prepare for Next Season

Now is a great time to think back on your garden this year. How I Had the Best Tomato Year Ever - https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/how-i-had-the-best-tomato-year-ever Dream to Garden waitlist: https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/d2g-wait-list (*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 repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-...

Oct 17, 202346 minEp. 332

331 - Home Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing with Christina McInnis of SoilKit

Soil testing can be one of the most important things we do in the home garden. The health of our crops and the yields they produce can all come from the elements within the soil. Today we're talking with Christina McInnis of SoilKit on what it means to test your soil and how to read those results and turn them into a course of action for your home garden. If you want to test your soil this fall, this episode is a must listen. To watch how I use SoilKit in my garden, click here: https://youtu.be/...

Oct 10, 202346 minEp. 331

330 - Getting Back to Our Roots with Jill Winger, author of Old Fashioned On Purpose

Jill's previous episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/83_83-_From_Ground_Beds_to_Raised_Beds_-_Interview_with_Jill_Winger_of_the_Prairie_Homestead.mp3?_ga=2.136138097.1768047361.1695302564-1763770963.1674740438&_gl=1*k8zym6*_ga*MTc2Mzc3MDk2My4xNjc0NzQwNDM4*_ga_6MD8SMG8NT*MTY5NTMwMjU2My44MS4xLjE2OTUzMDMyODEuMzEuMC4w 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 ...

Oct 03, 202341 minEp. 330

329 - Season Extension Methods: Covers, Hoops, & Hacks for Extending the Fall Garden into Winter

If you have a fall garden planted, you're going to want to listen to today's episode! We're talking all about how to extend your season into winter with different options to cover your crops plus a couple of hacks for extending your 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.) Zone Protects Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, p...

Sep 26, 202339 minEp. 329

328 - Garlic Challenges with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening

Wanting to grow garlic in your garden next year? Fall is the time to plant! Today we're talking with Kevin of Epic Gardening about how to pick out the best variety for your location & some challenges he's faced this year. My Garlic Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/garlic Kevin's Garlic YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_YKZKVmyNHh9yC0qAo1_NuSjZta2ZvE6&si=xtPaMIhGZ1nlzdD7 Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make ...

Sep 19, 202337 minEp. 328

327 - Helen Atthowe - Fall Cover Crops for Different Soil Types

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 Helen's book, 'The Ecological Farm': https://amzn.to/44uKf8t True Leaf Market My favorite source for all my seeds but I really love their Garden Blend Cover Crop. Use my code JOURNEY10 for $10 off your order of $50 or more. Code good for one order before 10/31/2023 Wood Prairie Family Farms A small family farm on the edge of Maine’s ...

Sep 12, 202354 minEp. 327

326 - What to Plant NOW (When You Haven't Planned Your Fall Garden Yet)

(*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.) Epic Gardening: https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden use my code JOURNEYWITHJILL for 5% off your order Greenstalk: https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=JILL10 use my code JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more Fall Garden Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop Raised Bed Soil Guide Free Download: https://journeywithjill.n...

Sep 05, 202336 minEp. 326

325 - The Case for Hybrids with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farms and author of The Tiny but Mighty Farm

I am so excited for you to hear this week's interview. This week we are talking all about hyrids vs heirloom seeds in your garden and why you may pick one over the other with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm. Jill is the author of the book 'The Tiny But Mighty Farm' and a market gardener that has been growing food to sell for several years now. I hope that you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed asking her all the questions. Where to find Jill: https://thewhisperingwillowf...

Aug 29, 202350 minEp. 325

324 - How to Plant Fall Crops in the Heat of Summer

Are you looking to plant a fall garden this year? Believe it or not, I will begin to plant out my fall garden this week but how do you go about doing that when its the hottest part of the year? Today we're going in depth on how to do just that. Fall Garden Workshop Replay Link: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop How I Get a Year's Worth of Carrots: https://youtu.be/l9T7_FZbuYA Insect Netting & Shade Cloth Video: https://youtu.be/u3MPs3A3izk Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate l...

Aug 22, 202349 minEp. 324

323 - How I Had the BEST Tomato Year Ever

I had the best tomato year I've ever had and today I want to share with you some tips on how I did it and how you can too. KitchenAid Fruit & Vegetable Attachment Video: https://youtu.be/HovHWR7nQ4I How to Create a Raised Row Garden Bed: https://youtu.be/2ZR_UBRgRuQ (*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 ...

Aug 15, 202341 minEp. 323

322 - Fall Gardening for Mental Health with Jen McDonald of Garden Girls

This week I'm talking with Jen McDonald. She is one of the three founders of Garden Girls located in Houston, Texas. We discuss what the differences are between her fall garden and my fall look like plus why fall gardening can be great for your mental health. To check out Jen and the rest of the Garden Girls Team: https://www.gardengirlstx.com/ Instagram: @gardengirlstx Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commiss...

Aug 08, 202341 minEp. 322

321 - Small Scale Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn

This week I'm talking to Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn who co-authored the book, Small Scale Homesteading. We're talking all about how to grow a garden and preserve things on a small scale when you don't have a lot of space to do so. I hope you enjoy this discussion! 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.) Fall Garden Workshop signup (don't forget, it's TONIGHT!): https://jo...

Aug 01, 202342 minEp. 321

320 - Fall Gardening Q&A

This week Sarah is back and we're talking all things fall garden. You guys asked so many great questions about the fall garden and how to get started with one. We're going to answer as many questions as we can today. Don't forget we have a fall garden workshop on Tuesday August 1st at 7pm CDT. The link to signup is below. 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.) Fall Garden Worksop...

Jul 25, 202344 minEp. 320

319 - Mid-Season Q&A

This week is a fun and different one! My assistant, Sarah, recently sent out an email asking you guys for questions about your gardens. You guys had so many great questions! We discuss troubleshooting in your garden, shade cloth, watering and pests. I hope you enjoy this 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.) My favorite shade cloth: https://amzn.to/3OdqkpG If you want to...

Jul 18, 202357 minEp. 319

318 - 3 Common Tomato Problems for the Beginning Gardener in the Summer

Today we're talking about 3 common problems that beginner gardeners may see with their tomato plants in the mid-summer and how to fix these common problems. 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.) Lazy Gardeners Guide to Fungal Tomato Diseases Download: https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/418a8246c9 Tomatoes: What Can Go Wrong: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/193_EDITED.m...

Jul 11, 202334 minEp. 318

317 - Victory Gardens Then and Now with Maggie Stuckey, author of The Container Victory Garden

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying this Independance Day. In today's episode, we are discussing something very appropriate for the holiday. This is Maggie Stuckey, author of The Container Victory Garden. We are talking all about the victory gardens of past and present with some container ideas mixed in. 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.) Link to Magg...

Jul 04, 202344 minEp. 317

316 - New Irrigation Set-Up (4 types of drip systems, automation, & timer options)

This week we’re talking all about irrigation! With things heating up this summer, it might be time to start thinking about a more hands off way to water your garden. Garden in Minutes YT video: https://youtu.be/K_9GVZqQ94o 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.) GreenStalk Vertical Garden: https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=JILL10 use my code JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase...

Jun 27, 202345 minEp. 316

315 - Mid-Season Check-In: Observations & Lessons Learned

This week we're checking in on how my cool season crops have performed this spring and the observations I've noticed plus a little about some of my summer crops. I hope your season is going well so far! 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.) Carrot Tips YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2iz-xKnJ-gM Podcast Episode - Carrots: What Can Go Wrong?: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywit...

Jun 20, 202357 minEp. 315

314 - Plant Diseases, Critters, and Other Garden Problems with Susan Mulvihill, author of The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook

This week we're talking with returning guest, Susan Mulvihill. She recently wrote the book 'The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook'. This is a book I cannot recommend enough and it is a reference guide that I know I will bring out time and time again. I hope you enjoy today's interview. 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 Susan's New Book: https://amzn.to/3pJ5mVP...

Jun 13, 202337 minEp. 314
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