Just Grow It: The Podcast

In this episode of Just Grow It The Podcast, I discuss the essential August garden chores to keep your garden thriving. From attracting hummingbirds to revitalizing the soil, watering techniques, pest control, and preparing for the fall season, I  share valuable tips and advice to ensure a continuous and productive garden all year round. Don't miss out on this episode packed with expert gardening...

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of fall gardening. With the summer heat still lingering, it's the perfect time to start planning and planting for a bountiful fall harvest. From artichokes to Asian greens, our options for fall crops are expanding. We discuss the various vegetables that can be directly seeded or started indoors, such as beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and more. W...

In this episode, Big City Gardener discusses the importance of amending and fertilizing garden beds between seasons. He emphasizes the need to plan for the fall garden and remove old plants to make way for new seedlings. By leaving the roots in the soil, beneficial microorganisms are preserved, contributing to the soil's health. Amending the soil with organic matter helps restore nutrients and imp...

Choosing a suitable variety of tomatoes for your fall garden is critical with a limited fall growing season. Most tomatoes take 75 days from transplant to harvest. That may be too long, depending on where you live and when you can plant them. That's why it is essential to grow quick-maturing varieties of tomatoes.  Check out this episode of Just Grow It, discussing the best quick maturing varietie...

In this episode of Just Grow it, I share five key tips to ensure a successful corn harvest. These tips include consistent watering, providing adequate sunlight, supplying sufficient nutrients, maintaining proper spacing, and aiding in pollination. By following these guidelines, you can improve the quality and quantity of your corn harvest   KEY POINTS 1. Inconsistent watering leads to struggling p...

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of fall gardening. With the summer heat lingering, it's the perfect time to start planning and planting for a bountiful fall harvest. From artichokes to Asian greens, our options for fall crops are expanding. We discuss the various vegetables that can be directly seeded or started indoors, such as beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and more. Whether...

The main reason many backyard chicken keepers raise chickens is for the eggs.  If you just joined the chicken-keeping journey and are curious about when your chickens will begin laying, don't worry. This episode will give you some information to help you figure it out.  LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygarde...

Now that you know you want backyard chickens, here comes the most challenging question.  Which of the 500 different breeds should I add to my backyard flock? While making this decision for you is impossible, this episode discusses some things you should consider when choosing breeds for your flock.    LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener*BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- ht...

July Garden Chores In this podcast episode, I'm sharing all the gardening chores you must do in July in Zone 9 gardening in Texas. From planting to harvesting to composting, this month has a lot of tasks to take care of! Whether you're a beginner or a veteran gardener, this podcast is a great resource! In this episode, I'll discuss all the gardening tasks you must do in June in Zone 9, gardening i...

The spike in egg prices and a desire for food security have led many people to want their own backyard hens. Having chickens is a lifestyle adjustment. Most people only consider the eggs they will receive, and their desire for eggs oftentimes can cause them to overlook everything that goes into backyard chickens.  Check out this episode, discussing the pros and cons of keeping backyard chickens.  ...

Are you wondering what you can grow this month? What should I be planting in July? This episode has you covered Zone 9 is a tricky zone to garden in. Due to the forgiving climate, you can garden 12 months out of the year. But make sure you plant on time because certain crops have short planting windows. Check out the planting schedule episodes if you want to garden year-round, harvesting something...

June Garden Chores In this podcast episode, I'm sharing all the gardening chores you need to do in June in Zone 9 gardening in Texas. From planting to harvesting to composting, this month has a lot of tasks to take care of! Whether you're a beginner or a veteran gardener, this podcast is a great resource! In this episode, I'll discuss all about the gardening tasks you need to do in June in Zone 9...

Are you wondering what you can grow this month? What should I be planting in June? This episode has you covered Zone 9 is a tricky zone to garden in. Due to the forgiving climate, you can garden 12 months out of the year. But make sure you plant on time because certain crops have short planting windows. Check out the planting schedule episodes if you want to garden year-round, harvesting something...

As it gets hotter outside, we must become more diligent with our garden tasks to keep it producing and thriving through the summer.   Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter!  Use the link below.  Start Here - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener The last raised beds you will ever buy-  https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener Urban Gardening Blog- www.bigcitygardener.com Instagram- https://www.instag...

Zone 9 Planting Schedule for May    https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener

One of my favorite things to grow is cucumbers. I love their versatility in dishes and how the plant looks when loaded with cukes and flowers.  Check out this episode of JUST GROW IT: The Podcast discussing everything you need to know to have your best cucumber harvest to date.    Start Here - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener The last raised beds you will ever buy-  https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcityga...

Have you ever seen a white residue on the leaves of your plants? There is a good chance that it could be powdery mildew.   Check out this episode of JUST GROW IT: The Podcast, discussing powdery mildew. What it is, which plants it affects, and how to prevent it from appearing.    Start Here - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener The last raised beds you will ever buy-  https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygar...

Do you know what the top 3 vegetables grown in a home garden are? Im not sure, but I would bet that summer squash is on that list. It is that time of year when you can plant summer squash regardless of your region.    Check out this episode of JUST GROW IT: The Podcast discussing the information you need for your best squash harvest.     Start Here - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener The last rais...

I don't use the word hate very often, but I think it is safe to use it here.  I hate the Squash Vine Borer.  Check out this episode of JUST GROW IT: THE PODCAST and find out why.    Start here - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener

Here is a list of things I'm doing in my spring garden this month in April.   https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener

April Zone 9 Planting Schedule    https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener

Have you ever stopped and thought about how much food waste we generate? 1.5 billion tons of food is wasted annually, and statistics say that between 80-120 billion pounds of that waste is from the US. As an urban gardener and lover of the earth, I need to do my part to minimize food waste going to landfill. Before moving to my new garden, I was an avid composter, but recently I haven't been as co...

Cover crops may be an ultimate cheat code for gardening. Throw some seeds in the soil and forget about the crop until it is time to cut it down. Then when you cut it, you don't even have to move it? You can drop it right where you chopped it. If you wonder what that means or why you should grow cover crops, check out this episode of JUST GROW IT: The Podcast.   *Start here* - https://linktr.ee/big...

Growing from seed is a rewarding feeling. But when your seedlings don't germinate, you're left scratching your head, wondering what went wrong. Depending on what you're growing, there could be several reasons nothing sprouted. Often there are simple universal fixes to help ensure your seed's growing success.   In this episode of Just grow it: the podcast, we discuss the top five reasons why your s...

Herbs are the backbone of every kitchen garden.  They are fast maturing, prolific, and loved by pollinators and the people who harvest the herbs.  The health benefits of herbs are reason enough for anyone to start a garden.     In this episode, check out ten reasons you should have a separate herb garden.    Start here  https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener