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These are the tasks that we think are important to start the winter off when it comes to gardening. They may seem a bit easy but it can be difficult being that you just came off of a busy garden season. If you take the time to start with these items you will find that you are in a better place when it comes to spring. Even though we take a break physically from our gardens we are still in the gard...

Man that special guest was louder than we thought... Seriously happy thanksgiving from Backyard Gardens. We hope you have a happy and healthy thanksgiving. Enjoy your day! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardens tv https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.co...

There is a question that we get all the time. How can I get my garden to grow like yours? The answer is not as hard as you would think. There are a lot of variables to this question, but one answer reigns supreme. Add COMPOST to your garden. We also wanted to go over the things that we are thankful for this year. It has been a crazy year, but we feel it is important to take the time to be thankful...

Every year the garden has a way to teach us a few lessons. In this episode we go over the wins and the losses for the year in our gardens. Some of the set backs are easy fixes so we just go back and make the changes needed in the spring. What are some of your wins and losses in your garden? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardens tv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.ba...

who would have ever thought that a garden could continue to teach you year after year?  It never ceases to amaze us that there are so many lessons that a garden can give you whether you like it or not. What are some of the lessons you learned this year? Let us know on Instagram! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgarden...

There is a lot going on in the garden still in late October. Gardening is a seasonal thing but fall is no time to sleep on the garden. Take notes cause as usual we pack these updates full of tips!  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardens tv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/   Ben's Links www.instagram....

The weather might be getting colder and the sun might be getting lower, but that doesn't mean you have to stop gardening. Having an indoor space to garden can be a real game changer and allow you to extend your gardening season greatly. Ben tells us how to build and indoor greenhouse as cheap as you can and how to use it. He also tries to convince Batavia to build one... Learn to Grow. Grow for Ch...

Yup the gardening season is coming to and end. Now we need to figure out to do with the garden. its going to be ok enjoy what you did this year and enjoy what you are doing the for the rest of the year in your garden. Celebrate your garden and all the work you put into it.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardensthem...

This summer was an amazing year in both of our gardens. It is important to take the time to reflect on your garden wins you had and celebrate them. We all know that gardening can be difficult at times but some how the wins over shadow those losses. What made you happy in your garden this year and what makes you excited about the future of you garden? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram...

It is that time of year when the garden starts to slow down and it starts to get colder. As a gardener our desire to grow year round can be intoxicating. These are some relatively easy techniques to extend your garden season by a few weeks at least on each side of the growing season. Let us know if you have tried any of these or any others in the past.    Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.inst...

This was supposed to be a garden update but it changed into Ben's gardening dreams coming true and Batavia drops some potato science on us. Every year we learn more and every day we try something new. Gardening is a journey and we are going all the way as long as the season holds out.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- h...

There are a few crops that gardeners grow that are able to store for months with no real work. We talk about that method and those crops. Not to mention we uncover the real truth about cucamelons Instagrams favorite crop. Also, Ben is a weird dude and has an epic way to eat peanuts! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- http...

No one wants to think about next years garden now, but the time is here to get a good data on how to improve your garden next year. From crop choices, design, spacing, and productivity now is the time. Also, the specialist of special recipes is given today! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbea...

Welcome to our Garden Update for August! There have been a lot of ups and downs this year for us and that is usually typical in the gardeners life. As usual we talk about whats going on in our gardens right now, but we also give lots of gardening tips throughout the episode. Let us know how you garden is doing and send us some photos on out Instagram @backyardgardenspod. We would love to see what...

We have a very special guest this week. A new gardener has been struggling with her first garden and she is here to pick our brains about her issues she is having to see if we can turn her season around. Join us a s we welcome Ashley on the show! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben'...

This is a basic guide for you to companion plant in your fall garden to make it more successful. Just like people your garden plants do not always get along with each other. We are going to tell you what you can plant to minimize garden arguments and guide you to a more successful bountiful garden for fall.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardens...

It has been a while since we did a garden update, but here it is! A lot has changed since the last one somethings are good and somethings are not so good. How did Ben's Garden do during the hurricane and Batavias epic confession. Thanks for joining us and let a friend know about us! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- http...

Social media can be a powerful tool for gardeners to learn and inspire, but there are also aspects of it that are not so good. We go over how to navigate social media in terms of gardening and give our thoughts on it.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/th...

We all spend time in our gardens but If you are anything like else you might be wondering what a day in someone elses garden. So we are going to tell you what we do and as usual alor more! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.y...

I bet at this point you are getting A lot out of your garden. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and things can go to waste. On the other hand if you are like us you get tired of using the same vegetables the same old ways. This week we are going to try and help you with that and give you some ideas to shake it up. Oh and the recipe is an interesting one, but don't be scared give it a try! Learn to...

Its hot outside and our gardens are really starting to produce harvests. The one question we have though is really why are we thinking about a fall garden already? Planning is important in the garden and maybe if you start now the fall will not catch you by surprise (like it does us every year) and we can get high yields out of our gardens this year. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgar...

Is there a secret sauce of gardening? Is there something special that people have done in their gardens for hundreds of years. You bet there is and we are breaking them all down plus more! Let us know in the comments if you think we missed a secret to having a successful garden! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Link...

There are alot of questions about gardening but one of the most common is how to control pests in your garden. Not all insects are bad in your garden, but some are terrible. In this episode we talk about benifical insects and pests in your garden. Most importantly we talk about how to control pests and what steps to take if you have them! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemovie...

It is June and everyone is planted!! well mostly... in this episode we talk about whats going on in out garden including flowers (which always makes Batavia happy). Let us know whats going on in your gardens hit us up on instagram or share a picture with us. We love seeing what everyone is designing and growing in their gardens this year. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemovie...

In this episode, we talk about how to start a summer garden and what seeds are best to direct sow into your garden for the fastest harvest. Switching to a summer garden can be difficult to think about but with these tips you can do it and be successful. This is the best way to get a more productive garden and enjoy the fruits of your labor!  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemo...