The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Broccoli: What can go wrong?  The second What can go wrong series, I'm letting you in on my mistakes I've made with Broccoli and what I learned. 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 produ...

How do I keep weeds from taking over?  I will share a few tips 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 I...

Do you have a Greenstalk Vertical Garden Planter?  Want to know what to grow in it or how it works? Today we are talking with Ashley from Greenstalk for all the insights. 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.) Greenstalk Vertical Garden Planter Can be used outside or inside Just us...

On today's Q&A I will give you a little guidance on what to do with volunteer plants that show up 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.) Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://jou...

Today we are talking about how to use your chicken 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.)   Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals. ...

What do I put on the bottom of my raised bed?  In today's Q&A I will give you some ideas and why they might work for you. 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.) Good Ideas, Inc . They offer a variety of sustainable products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. R...

On today's episode we are going to focus on starting sweet potatoes. 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 chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  R...

Do you have questions about what soil to put in your raised beds?  You are not alone!  I'll touch on this topic 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.) Raised Bed soil problems https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/10/20/problems-with-raised-bed-soil-how-to-tr...

Let's take a deeper look into planting carrots and what challenges you could face. 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.) Carrot Rust Fly https://extension.oregonstate.edu/pests-weeds-diseases/insects/carrot-rust-fly-biology-management#:~:text=Since%20carrot%20rust%20flies%20are,se...

Thinking of getting away?  How will my garden survive?  I'll share a few tips 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.) Soaker Hose https://amzn.to/2ZSVnNF Timer https://amzn.to/3ksYjd7 Prepare for Vacation Blog Post https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/04/24/5-w...

I'm talking Grow Bags with Kevin Espiritu today.  What are they, what do I grow in them, and 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.) Kevin's Book Grow Bag Gardening https://amzn.to/2ZVsLmN Kevin's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/EpicGardening Past Episodes with Ke...

How do I know when my soil temperature is right to direct sow cool season crops?  I'll share some tips 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.) Soil Thermometer https://amzn.to/3ditXZz Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for...

Today I'm chatting with Jessica Sowards of Roots & Refuge.  She is a fellow Arkansas gardener and author of the new book The First Time Gardener Growing Vegetables.   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.) Jessica's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZN3HhejW1tOiRdL...

Do I need a fertilizer if I use compost?  What is the difference?  I'll clarify this for you 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.) Dream to Garden Course https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden 158 - What's Wrong with My Raised Bed Soil? https://journeywithjill.l...

Today I'm diving into homegrown spices with Tasha Greer author of Grow your own Spices. 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.) Dream to Garden Course https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden   Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic...

What direction should my trellises face?  I'll share a tip on what you should know when planning your vertical 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.) Dream to Garden Course https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden A frame Trellis https://journeywithjill.net/a-frame-trellis...

How do I put this garden layout puzzle together?  I'll walk you through how I settled my garden layout for 2021. 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.) Dream to Garden Course https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden Thanks to our sponsor Organic REV The first thing to understand a...

How close can companion plants be planted next to each other?  Today, we will scratch the surface of that question. 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 Dream to Garden http://journeywithjill.net/dreamt...

Have you ever researched companion planting?  How do you keep all the information straight?  Today, I want to share with you why I believe some combinations don't work and what I would change. 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.) LIVE Planting Essentials Masterclass http://journe...

When do I plant cool season crops?  I will give you some tips to answer this question 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.) LIVE Planting Essentials Masterclass http://journeywithjill.net/plantingessentials Before You Sow Mini Course http:// Journeywithjill.net...

In today's episode we're talking about timing tips for tomatoes and peppers that go beyond simply knowing your average last frost date.   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 Before You Sow Mini Course...

Which tomatoes are best for canning?  Today, I am sharing which varieties I use in my own home 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.) Free Download "Choosing Goal-Focused Varieties" https://journeywithjill.net/beginwiththeend How to use a Kitchen Aid mixer to prepare tom...

How do I want to use this vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower? If you're wondering what that looks like or means for you, we discuss all of the details that go into choosing your crops 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.) Free Download:  "Choosing Goal-Focused V...

Today I am sharing with you the 5 seeds I have never started indoors.   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.) Before You Sow Mini Course Free download until January 31st! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening...

Interested in soil blocking?  Today I am providing you with all the information you need to decide if this method is right for you. 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.) Before You Sow Mini Course Free download until January 31st! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Complete Garden P...