Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food

You found us and we are going to tell you everything we can about gardening! Growing food is a passion for us and we want to share it with you. We have episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and Backyard Gardens TV is also on youtube. Check us out there for other shows, cooking, tips, and other fun gardening stuff.   Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.c...

It is the beginning of the Spring gardening season and there is so much going on in our gardens it is hard to keep track of it all. This is our May Backyard Gardens update and we are discussing what's growing, troubleshooting, and talking about what's new in our gardens. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Youtube- www.y...

Now that Spring has sprung, Batavia is emotional and just cant contain her excitement! Go out and get some flowers to put in your gardens. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new T-shirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/...

They may be hard to grow and they may be temperamental, but we still grow them every year. These summer vegetables can still be grown they just need to have a little extra attention and tlc.    Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Webs...

This time of year be careful that you are not overwatering your gardens. When the weather is cool it is important to stay vigilant and look for signs that you are overwatering. This link is for the rain gauge that Batavia uses. Rain Gauge- https://amzn.to/2Nln0w5 Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- https://www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www...

These crops make the top of the list for easy to grow. They will produce and generally will not give you a lot of fuss in the process. We always add these into our gardens and we always enjoy the ease of growing them.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- https://www.b...

This time of year the weather can be tricky. If you mix that with our excitement to get started planting and the wild changes in temperature that can spell a recipe for disaster to our new plants. Be careful take your time and watch the weather. This weather station is what Ben uses to monitor the weather at night. HINT: its cheap and has minimum temperature alarms. weather station- https://amzn.t...

This week we are talking about what our all-time favorite vegetables to grow are. We also take a slight detour in the beginning about using different materials for garden beds. What are your favorite vegetables to grow and what are your beds made out of? we would love to know! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new T-shirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram...

It is still early enough for you to go out and divide your perennials so they stay healthy and you get to spread the flower love around your gardens. This is one of the main benefits of growing perennials in your garden. You gar free flowers!!   Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com   Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgar...

Oh yeah it is time to get out and plant!!! wake up sleepy head and listen to this podcast while you go out and plant in your garden! 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 the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv...

Hey its spring go outside and plant something in the ground. We don't want to have to tell you again. ITS SPRING!!! 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 the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.i...

These are the best of the garden season!!  Garden updates are a place for us to talk about all things gardening and these are loaded with tips based on what is going on in our garden this month.  shade cloth- https://amzn.to/2Qpv3sR soaker hose- https://amzn.to/3cW4ZgP recipe sauce- https://amzn.to/3c9qqeY Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.   Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- ww...

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/...