The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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:

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Connect with Jill:

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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 HOMESTEAD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgfsZHnW6-6uMLmOGu824kQ

Kevin's podcast: https://www.epicgardening.com/podcast/

Melissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MelissaKNorris

Melissa's Podcast: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/

Past Podcast Episodes with Melissa: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/02/gardening-advice-real-life-homesteader-melissa-k-norris-beginners-garden-podcast/

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/01/06/the-family-garden-plan-with-melissa-k-norris/

Past Podcast Episodes with Kevin:

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/12/02/urban-gardening-with-kevin-espiritu/

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/14/difference-between-garden-zone-and-growing-season/

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Products Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:

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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

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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-bugs-squash-vine-borers-beginners-garden-podcast/

Q&A Podcast episode – How can I avoid massive crop loss due to diseases or pests?

https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/qa-how-can-i-avoid-massive-crop-loss-due-to-diseases-or-pests

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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

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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-about-raised-bed-construction-materials

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/raised-bed-lumber-pressure-treated-safe

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/10/28/crop-rotation-for-home-vegetable-gardeners/

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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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Thanks to our sponsor, MADEON 100% natural "Hard Lotion" bars. They also carry an easy to apply, non-toxic Bug Block that nourishes your skin while keeping the mosquitoes away. Get free shipping using the code JOURNEYWITHJILL at checkout.

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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy

Connect with Jill:

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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.

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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy

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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/

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.)

Thanks to our sponsor, MADEON 100% natural "Hard Lotion" bars. They also carry an easy to apply, non-toxic Bug Block that nourishes your skin while keeping the mosquitoes away. Get free shipping using the code JOURNEYWITHJILL at checkout.

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Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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/2SYe4wy

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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.

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Garlic:

How to Harvest, Cure, and Store: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/06/18/how-to-harvest-cure-and-store-garlic/

Should you grow garlic? https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/28/reasons-grow-garlic/

When to Plant Garlic: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/28/reasons-grow-garlic/

Garlic Cheat Sheet: https://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet

Jill's book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: https://amzn.to/3ghVI2W

SHOW NOTES:

Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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

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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.communityseednetwork.org/

The Seed Garden: https://amzn.to/2WNNacr

Citizen Science Program: https://www.seedsavers.org/citizen-science-corps

Virtual Seed School and Online Conference: https://www.seedsavers.org/seed-school

SHOW NOTES:

Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

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For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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

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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.net/gardening/2017/08/29/free-produce-seed-saving-hobby-gardener-beginners-garden-podcast/

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.)

For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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/

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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy

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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 extra cost to you.)

For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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-organic-cabbage-worm-pest-control-methods/

Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy

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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 Your Fall Garden: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/08/01/top-5-crops-for-a-fall-garden-beginners-garden-podcast/

5 Superfoods for Fall: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/11/14/5-superfoods-to-plant-in-your-garden/

Fall Gardening with Stacey Murphy: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/08/06/fall-gardening-when-and-how-to-plant-vegetables-for-autumn-and-winter-harvest/

Calculate Your Persephone Period Here: https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/ or here: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/

Garlic: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/28/reasons-grow-garlic/

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/10/09/how-to-plant-garlic-3-most-frequently-asked-questions-beginners-garden-podcast/

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Chasing Vines by Beth Moore: https://amzn.to/31snVQ0

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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.

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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. Click below to listen or continue reading.

SHOW NOTES:

Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

Watering Your Garden: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/

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For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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

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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

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2019 Spring Garden Lessons: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/06/25/spring-garden-lessons-learned/

For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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!

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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy

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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 affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

Foolproof Preserving: https://amzn.to/37yrpSb

Annie's Salsa Recipe: https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/canning/annies-salsa-recipe-zbcz1609

For canning and other gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon

My new preservation course: https://journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen

Complete Garden Planner: https://journeywithjill.net/complete

Beginner's Guide to Freezing, Canning, and Dehydrating: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/16/preserving-the-harvest-beginners-guide-to-freezing-canning-and-dehydrating-supply-list/

Get Started with Home Canning: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/07/17/get-started-with-home-canning/

Preserving Tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/07/04/preserving-tomatoes-making-harvest-beginners-garden-podcast/

Process Tomatoes FAST: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/use-kitchen-aid-mixer-prepare-tomatoes-canning-using-fruit-vegetable-strainer-attachment/

Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.

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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!

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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?

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Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

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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/

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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 episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I asked Joe Lamp'l about not only his personal practices but also which organic pesticides he recommends and how to use them.

SHOW NOTES:

Other Episodes with Joe Lamp'l:

Tomato Troubleshooting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/02/troubleshooting-tomato-plant-problems-with-joe-lampl/

Irrigation Best Practices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/

Organic Fertilizer Options:

Find Joe here: https://joegardener.com/

Joe's Podcast: Joe Gardener Show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joegardener/

Online Gardening Academy including his new course: Mastering Pests, Diseases, and Weeds https://organicgardeningacademy.com/p/master-pests-diseases-weeds

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Why is my lettuce growing really tall? When your lettuce starts to grow tall instead of out, it means it's trying to bolt. This means it's ready to produce flowers and seeds. When it grows tall like this, it means the end of your harvest is near and the plant is starting to switch from producing lettuce to producing seed.

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You've probably heard it said that soil quality and fertility is paramount for a successful garden. You probably even know that compost is one of the best amendments you can add to your soil. But what about organic fertilizers?

I frequently get questions about organic fertilizers -- specifically, what to use and when to use it. For this topic, I turned to Joe Lamp'l and in this episode of the Beginners' Garden Podcast, we talk about organic fertilizer options.

SHOW NOTES:

Other Episodes with Joe Lamp'l:

Tomato Troubleshooting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/02/troubleshooting-tomato-plant-problems-with-joe-lampl/

Irrigation Best Practices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/

Find Joe here: https://joegardener.com/

Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

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This is the time of year where we start to find a lot of pests in the garden. How should you react when you start to see harmful insects? When should you wait and when should you act? I have some thoughts for you today!

3 Organic Aphid Control Methods: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/21/3-organic-aphid-control-methods-tested/

Prevent and Control Aphids Naturally: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/06/20/how-to-control-aphids-naturally-and-effectively-beginners-garden-podcast/

Pest Control without Pesticides: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/08/27/pest-control-without-pesticides-for-a-healthy-organic-garden/

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Homemade compost is one of the best things you can have as a gardener. The nutrients it adds to your soil are amazing and when you make it at home it is very inexpensive. But many new gardeners are scared to get started. Today, I want to share how I've made compost and compare a using a compost pile or a compost tumbler. I hope you'll feel ready to start composting for your garden!

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Composting for Beginners: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/

Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

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What can you do if you feel like you're already behind? Every climate will be different but I have some thoughts and considerations if you think you're already behind. Whether you want to try transplants or you're now able to direct sow, I'll give you some things to think about.

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If you've ever walked out to your newly-planted garden (or your just-ripe tomatoes) and your heart fell at the sight of your missing plants, you know the pain of losing your hard work to wildlife.

This has happened to me more times than I can count. But every gardener has a different situation (and different wildlife threats). To help you evaluate your options on protecting your garden from the animals that want it as much as you do, Jennifer Smith from Deerbusters, Inc. is sharing what she knows about how to keep wildlife out of your garden.

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If you're just getting started composting, you may be wondering how to get set up and even what type of compost is best. Jill talks about the benefits of regular and worm composting and where you should start. Especially if you have a small space, you will want to check this episode out.

Worm Composting with the Crazy Worm Lady: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/03/05/worm-composting-step-by-step-guide-beginners/

Composting for Beginners: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/

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When I first started gardening, I did grow herbs, but they were only to use in my kitchen like basil and mint. As I've learned about gardening, I have begun to learn about how I could use herbs in my home for cleaning, in body products, and for our overall health. I'm excited to share what I've learned so far.

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All-purpose cleaner with peppermint: https://livesimply.me/herb-infused-diy-all-purpose-cleaner/

Getting Started with Medicinal Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/09/10/medicinal-herb-gardening-for-beginners/

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Q&A

I had a GREAT sweet potato harvest last year so I've been getting a lot of questions. I'm not ready to do a full episode about sweet potatoes because I'm still new at them, but I answer some of your common questions here today! Come learn how to get started with sweet potatoes!

My sweet potatoes from last year: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/09/23/summer-garden-lessons/

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You've started your garden and you've tried to do the research, but you don't know where to look! Do you stick to peer reviewed studies? What about your neighbor that has gardened for 30 years? How do you know if any of it will work in your garden? I am excited to hear from Joey and Holly Baird of the Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show as they share 10 garden hacks that actually work!

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What are must-have crops for your first garden? I won't give you a list because it depends on many different things. But I'll give you things to think about when you choose crops for YOUR first garden!

Crisis Garden Choices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/31/9-crops-to-grow-in-a-crisis/

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I love this time of year in the garden. I've spent the winter planning and the early spring preparing and now my last frost has passed and I get to start spending more time planting. I've learned a lot about what to do after my last frost and today I'm sharing my list of things you shouldn't forget!

SHOW NOTES:

Early Spring Checklist: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/17/early-spring-garden-checklist/

Trellis Options: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/07/plants-that-climb-sprawl-choose-the-best-trellis-option-for-your-garden-big-or-small/

Tomato Trellises: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/04/10/tomato-trellising-deciding-which-method-is-right-for-you/

Other Vertical Growing Options: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/02/vertical-vegetables-unique-diy-ideas-for-any-space/

Cabbage Worms: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/09/5-organic-cabbage-worm-pest-control-methods/

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So you want to start a garden, but where do you begin? I started in the fall and I was able to read all the books on gardening. But if you're listening to this in the Spring, you may not have time for that! In this Q&A, I have some great resources for you!

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I love trying new things in the garden. Every year, I get to pick something new to try! This year, I am trying straw bale gardening, but it almost didn't happen. Thankfully, I was able to connect with Joel Karsten, the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method, who gave me some great tips for getting started. Today, I get to share my interview with Joel and I know you'll love it as much as I did.

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Find Joel Karsten

Joel's book Straw Bale Gardens Complete: https://amzn.to/2wLOgLX

Joel's free club: https://strawbalegardenclub.com

You can also find him on social media by searching Joel Karsten

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With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all of us, more people have become interested in gardening. But many new gardeners are encountering unforeseen struggles as they seek to start planting -- namely in acquiring garden supplies.

We are all trying to avoid stores as much as possible, but many online sources are back-ordered or not even accepting orders right now. If you've run into these struggles in finding much-needed garden supplies, here are options to consider.

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If you're a gardener, you've heard a lot about what to do when you start seeds and with your seedlings. You've also heard about how to handle harvesting when your plants mature. But you might not have heard about how to handle adolescent plants. You know, when they're in the awkward growing stage before they're mature. So today that's what we'll discuss!

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When you look at your soil packets, you'll notice two different types of timelines for planting. One is a based on your average last frost and one is based on soil temperature. Which is better for your garden? Listen to my answer here!

For more on when to plant what: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/

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After you've started your seeds, how do you transition them to the outdoor garden? Also known as hardening off plants, this is a critical step to get your seedlings ready to go outside. In this post, I'll share what you need to know to successfully transition your seedlings to the garden.

SHOW NOTES:

Seeds vs Transplants: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/01/24/seeds-or-transplants-which-to-grow-when-to-plant/

When to Plant: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/

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What if you have a black thumb? I know a lot of people who want to start a garden for the first time, but they are scared. Maybe you have tried to grow something before and it just didn't work out. Well, I want to give you some hope! Even YOU can garden! I have some tips just for you.

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I'm sure you're like me and the last couple of weeks have turned your world upside down. I've heard from a lot of you that you're thinking about your garden a little differently this year. So I had the opportunity to visit with my friends Melissa K Norris of Pioneering Today and Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening about the crops we would grow in a preparedness garden. Hope you enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

For more, visit: https://journeywithjill.net/129

Visit Kevin at: www.epicgardening.com

And check out his video of 9 survival crops here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKFLtixxlc

Visit Melissa at: www.melissaknorris.com

And her video of planning your garden to feed your family for a year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e28Yhm1aY_s

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Is treated lumber safe for raised bed gardens? I have always used pressure treated lumber in my raised beds. I just built a new bed and wanted to make sure the lumber I had always used was safe. After looking at the research, I feel safe with it. Listen in as I explain and check out the links below to learn more!

Links for reference:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/toxicity-concerns-about-raised-bed-construction-materials

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/raised-bed-lumber-pressure-treated-safe

https://extension.psu.edu/environmental-soil-issues-garden-use-of-treated-lumber

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I know that we can all talk about the benefits of gardening! We can share about the fresh produce, the home canned goodies, and the beauty that our gardens bring. But are we ready for the sacrifices? Yes, they're real! For me, they are VERY worth it but I still think we should talk about them. What do you sacrifice for your garden?

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What's the point of a summer cover crop? Last year, I used buckwheat as a cover crop in the middle of my season because I had to pull out some diseased squash. I didn't want my garden to be empty and at risk of more weeds and I wanted to keep my soil healthy. Listen here to find out even more benefits to a summer cover crop!

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Do you have an early spring garden checklist? As I've learned to extend my growing season and plan my garden in more efficient way, I've begun getting ready well before my average last frost date. Today I'm sharing all about what I do in my garden approximately one month before my average last frost date.

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