The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

What Can I Do with Small Amounts of Tomatoes?  On today's Q&A we will explore a few options. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Flash Sale! July 9th - 12th 2021 $20 off Harvest to Kitchen Harvest to Kitchen https://Journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen Vegetable Gardening for Be...

It's that time of year, that's right, tomatoes.  We will continue our series "What's wrong With" today talking about tomatoes.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Purdue Tomato App https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2014/Q2/tomato-growers-get-quick,-expert-help-from-doct...

Should you remove dead leaves/stalks of a plant that's still producing? Absolutely!  We will talk about how and why on today's podcast. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Email...

Have you ever considered how your personality affects your garden?  On today's podcast I will be talking with Carissa Hardage about the enneagram and how it relates to gardening. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it i...

Are the flowers on your herbs edible?  We will take a look at that on today's Q&A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram...

On today's podcast we will take a look at Buckwheat as a summer cover crop.  Explore it's benefits, the ideal planting conditions, how to plant, and how to grow.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordina...

On today's Q&A we will look at how some weeds can be useful in the garden. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Website used for research https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/weedstell.html Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sign up for...

Have you ever thought about giving away the excess from your garden?  Today I am talking to Angela Thomas from Bonnie Plants.  They are partnering with Ample Harvest to help connect farmers and food pantries to give to families in need. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Bonnie...

Is Epsom salt good for tomato plants?  We will look into this on today's Q&A episode. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Websites used for research  https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/403/2015/03/epsom-salts.pdf https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/yardandgardenreport/2016-06-08/the-epsom-...

Struggling with squash and zucchini?  Today we will talk about what can go wrong with these plants and how hopefully you can avoid it. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is...

On today's Q&A I'll be addressing the question, When do you harvest beans for shelling or drying?   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) How to dry beans https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/dry/vine.html Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill: Sig...

Join me today as I talk with Gary Pilarchik author of The Modern Homestead Garden.  Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Gary's Website www.therustedgarden.com Gary's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ther...

Do I have to turn/till or change out my raised bed soil every year?  The short answer no.  Join me on today's Q&A to hear a little more. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Mulching the vegetable garden https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2021/04/27/mulching-the-vegetable-gard...

Join me as I have a insightful conversation with Charlie Nardozzi author of No-dig Gardening. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi https://amzn.to/3dfIPaE Connect with Charlie: https://www.gardeningwithcharlie.com/ Instagram- https://www.insta...

Are you worried about your pressure canner exploding or getting botulism?  You are not alone!  On today's podcast I will easy those fears and help you get over your fear of canning.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Harvest to Kitchen Online Course https://Journeywithjill.ne...

I planted over 300 onions this year!  Today will will talk about what can go wrong and how to avoid these mistakes. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) How to grow onions for big bulbs https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/02/27/grow-onions-successfully/ Find your local ext...

Is preserving worth it?  I ask myself this question every year during harvest season, I'll tell you the answer in today's podcast.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Planting Essentials Masterclass http://journeywithjill.net/plantingessentials Vegetable Gardening for Beginner...

Are you harvesting anything from your garden yet? Today, I'll help you with a plan to get started preserving that harvest. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Free Masterclass May 12th & 13th 2021 Simplest Path to Preserving Your Harvest https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/preserv...

Ready to start canning?  On today's Q&A I will give you a couple of resources to get you started. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Ball Blue Book of Home Preserving https://amzn.to/3eg5frw Free Masterclass Simplest Paths for Preserving Your Harvest May 12-13, 2021 https://jou...

Show Notes: Free Masterclass: Simplest Paths for Preserving Your Harvest May 12th & 13th Register here: https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/preserving-the-harvest/ (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)   Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic aci...

Which pollinator plants should you put in your garden?  On today's Q&A we will talk about possible solutions to getting pollinators in your garden.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Pollinator Victory Garden - Kim Eierman https://amzn.to/3wTYuEj Vegetable Gardening for Begin...

Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Article on Mulching https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/vegetable_gardeners_make_use_of_organic_mulch_as_a_sustainable_and_smart_pr Texas A & M Article https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/gardening/mulching/ Organic REV The first thing to und...

What do I do about watering my garden?  I will give you some tips in today's Q&A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Irrigation Podcast  https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/92-garden-irrigation-with-joe-lampl   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Conn...

What can I do to attract more pollinators?  Kim Eierman joins me today to talk about her new book "The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening." She will tell us how we can attract more pollinators and beneficial insects. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission...

How do I protect my garden from animals?  Today I will give you a couple tips on how to keep critters out of your garden. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCWoYtk0LUw Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu...