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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...

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...