Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food

At this time you should be getting close to planting time. This means that it is time for you to harden off your plants. Most people should be able to plant something outside even if it is cool out still. Different zones mean different planting dates but we should all be able to plant anything from kale in the northern zones to tomatoes in the southern zones. This is the moment we have all been wa...

Yes it is time to finalize your plans for that spring garden that you have been dreaming of all winter. This is how we go about planning our spring gardens and some of the mistakes we have made. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support...

We are getting to the make it or break it time. If you have not done so now is the time to search out where to harden off your seedlings. There is still time but we need that perfect spot so they do not get too hot/ cold or too much sun. We need to nurse them when they get outside for the first time.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.bac...

It all depends on how you view gardening and the size of gardens. really does size even matter? We are talking about the benefits of rotating crops and if it can be useful in your gardens or if it is even needed. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   This is the book mentioned in the podcast- https://amzn.to/3dBafIB   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Yo...

Yes if you are starting seeds inside there is a chance that you will need to repot them. You will need to be fertilizing no matter what. We are going to help you with both this week.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. This is the fertilizer we use- https://amzn.to/2O7QyOf Pots we use- https://amzn.to/3kPURK8   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube-...

Today we have a special guest on the show. @mybackyardtxgarden or you might know her as Sherrie the Okra Lady! Most gardeners dream of growing year-round and Sherrie does just that. We are talking all things gardening and trying to unlock the code of the year-round garden. You can find Sherrie at https://www.instagram.com/mybackyardtxgarden/?hl=en                                     https://www.et...

This week you should be thinking about going out and amending your soil. Compost, topping of your beds, or even a predusting of fertilizer. we are now getting close to the gardening season and each step becomes more and more important to having a successful garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. This is a good all-around fertilizer to use- https://amzn.to/37E6VbM     Instagram- www.instagram.com/...

Compost is one of the most important amendments we can add to our gardens. Today we are talking compost and Ben is trying to help Batavia with a way to start her compost pile.  This is the composter- https://amzn.to/3bCjp4Y Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter....

This week's gardening task is to get out there and clean up your space. Getting that area ready will make your spring easier and more enjoyable in the garden. Imagine working out there with the sun hitting your face and the warm grass under your feet and all of a sudden you need a new tool for you to plant that exotic variety of pepper. You walk to the shed and you grab the tool with nothing inter...

A good foundation builds strong gardening seasons. Start feeding your soil and listening to your plant's needs. Soil is often an overlooked subject in the garden until it goes way wrong. Stay on top of your soil and continuously build it. You might even be building it and not know it! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.co...

That's right you read the title right. It is time for us to start our tomatoes inside. You can also start other summer vegetables but tomatoes are what most people think of when they think summer. This week's tip will get you started growing those summer vegetables! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- ww...

It is that time of year and mulch is at the top of our gardening minds. This is the start of our series on soil and how to improve it. We are talking about how mulch can improve your gardens and the pros and cons of 3 different types of mulch. Let us know what you are using and please leave us a review.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www....

At this time we should be focusing on our seedlings and taking the best care we can to ensure they are strong. These quick tips will get you heading in the right direction with your seedlings.  These are the growlights Ben uses- https://amzn.to/2NhE6uw Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/...

There are many hot topics in gardening and one of the hottest is GMO seeds. We are breaking down everything we know about GMO seeds and the role they play in your garden and the role seeds companies play too. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspo...

Now is the time to start getting ready for the planting season. At this point you should be starting seeds of some kind or have already started seeds. Take the steps now to make this your best garden year and get a head start on the gardening season! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/ga...

It is here and it is happening. You know we have had discussions about hardiness zones in the past, but today is the day. We are breaking down gardening zones and hashing out Ben's zone and the reason why he misled Batavia. Enjoy the battle royale lol. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/...

Save some money and make a better seed starting mix with this recipe that Ben Gardner uses for his seeds. It is getting close to time to start seeds and you need a good mix to start them in. Get out there and make some mix!  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www....

Ever go to the garden center or a local nursery and struggle to communicate with the staff because they are using some kind of secret lingo. Yup us too and after all of these years we have the same issue. We are talking about gardening terms today and breaking down what they mean and how to use them. Is there a term you don't know or even don't like. Let us know!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.  ...

We all know that eating vegetables is good for you but if you garden does it mean you are living a healthier lifestyle. It is our goal to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle and having a garden can feed into that for sure. Just taking a step back and thinking about how your backyard garden can help you achieve this goal can really help and be eye-opening.  24 no-fail garden plans book - https://a...

You thought the garden slept in winter... You are right it does but the gardener doesn't! There are key tasks that we can do to continue moving forward and plan that beautiful garden that if you are like us you are dreaming about. These tasks will get you started off strong and will bring joy to your gardening heart during this time of winter. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.insta...

Its a new year and we are changing up our gardens. We make new goals and have new ideas. All of this is in an effort to make our garden a happier place that we have designed. Make a change in your backyard garden with us. Take a look at what you have done this year and think about if there is anything you can improve. We definitely have some areas. Let us know what you are changing in your garden...

It is that time of year where we roll the "tape" and see if we met our goals for the year in our garden. We made some pretty important goals this year we wanted to meet and it's time to see how we did. There is a lot of truth moments in this episode that are important to keep your gardening journey on track. Let us know how you did this year with the goal that you set for yourself.  square foot ga...

Well, this is what happens when Ben and Batavia decide to just chat on the backyard gardens podcast. We talk about an interesting article on cover crops and Introducing the Backyard Kitchen.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- ht...

Welcome to our holiday party! We are chatting about gardening and enjoying the season. Ben gives a gift she may or may not like... What do you think it will be? Drop us a review and let us know what you think. Happy Holidays!! This gardening podcast is not just a beginners gardening podcast. It is a gardening podcast for everybody even experts. The Backyard Gardens Podcast featuring the Backyard G...

It is that time of the year for people to give gifts and we have a few ideas for you. In this episode, we talk about making gifts from the garden and giving gifts to the gardener. Also, it is a special day for the recipe! Ben gives a simple Christmas breakfast recipe and Batavia gives a not so simple but delicious recipe. It truly is a special day when we give 2 recipes!  Learn to Grow. Grow for C...