The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Do I buy seeds at the big box store or order from a catalog? I will share my thoughts about that on today's 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.) Before you Sow Mini Course: journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu...

Is indoor seed starting right for you?  I will ask you three questions to help you decide. Before You Sow Mini Course Free through January 31, 2021! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow 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 i...

Already dreaming of next years garden?  We will talk about a few things to get your mind ready to plan 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.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracte...

Want to know what's new in the 2021 Complete Garden Planner?  I'll let you know just that 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.) Complete Garden Planner journeywithjill.net/shop   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:  ...

New and useful gardening tools I am enjoying this year. Show Notes: 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.  Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomas...

Why wouldn't you fertilize your garden soil like a straw bale? We will answer that 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.) Straw Bale Results: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/11/10/straw-bale-garden-results-after-my-first-season/ Vegetable Gardeni...

The endless possibilities of container herb gardening, and your questions answered by talking with Sue Goetz author of Complete Container Herb 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 is not an ordinary humic...

On today's Q&A we will address some of the pros and cons in my experience of the 3 sisters gardening method. 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://journe...

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? On today's podcast I'm sharing some of my favorite homemade gifts from 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.) Plant Therapy Essential Oils High-quality essential oils natural body care products CBD Giving you the tools and know-how so t...

Absolutely, you can plant cilantro now!  On today's Q&A I'll tell you why.   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.) Part 1 Annual Herb Basics https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/  Beginner's Ga...

What are you thankful for? Even though this has been a difficult year, I've found things to be thankful for and I'm sharing them with you today. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of pro...

What do you think is the biggest mistake that home gardeners make when it comes to composting?  This is the topic we are going to revisit today and how to simplify this process. 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Prod...

What happens if you plant your garlic in the fall and it sprouts early?  We will talk about what that means 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.) Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet    Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journ...

Wondering about the straw bale gardening method?  I'm sharing the results from my first straw bale gardening experience. 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.)  Episode 132 https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/132-straw-bale-gardening-with-joel-karsten Joel Karsten's Book https://amz...

Should I cover my herbs?  I'll help you answer that question on todays 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.) Perennial Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/10/15/perennial-herbs-kitchen-garden/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/30/herb-basics-part-2-...

Winter Blue's got you down?  Today I'm talking about the mental benefits of gardening with licensed counselor Whitney Caves. SHOW NOTES: Whitney's Website http://whitney-caves.com/ Whitney's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneycaves/?hl=en   (*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.) Specia...

Ever wondered how you can use coffee grounds in your garden?  I'll share how I use mine with you 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.)  Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.t...

How low of a temperature can my fall and winter crops withstand?  Do I need to cover them in some way?  We will look at season extension and more 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They o...

Today I'm answering questions about my new Greenhouse.   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.) Portable Greenhouse https://amzn.to/2IBV2K1 Yoderbilt Greenhouses https://yoderbilt.com/   Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Be...

What's wrong with my plants?  A more accurate question would probably be, what's wrong with my soil?  Today we will talk about what makes up good soil.   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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc . Sustainable Products. They offer a varie...

Today I will help you figure out if it is too late to plant crops in your garden this time of year.   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.) Garden Jumpstart JourneywithJill.net/jumpstart   (96)- Fall Gardening: When and How to Plant with Stacey Murphy https://journeywithjill.libsy...

Have you ever considered that some of the herbs you are already growing could be useful to you to use for health and even medicinal remedies?  Carol of the Homesteading Family is sharing her knowledge of herbs to treat common ailments. 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.) Special...

What can I do to prepare for next season?  I'll share a few tips to hopefully help you have a more successful season.   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.) SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and include...

Have you started thinking about what you're going to do for next seasons garden?  Today, I'm sharing some of the things I'm going to continue, some I will change, and some dreams I have for next season. 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.) 5-day 2021 Garden Jumpstart Challenge ht...

Today we are talking about how to remove a plant in your garden.  Should you pull it out by the root or cut it at soil level? 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.) 9 Simple Succession Planting Combinations          https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/124-9-simple-succession-plant...