The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

How do you view failure? The garden is teaching me to view failure in a whole new way.  Join me today to hear what I've learned from this years garden failures. 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, I...

Is it best to grow herbs in containers? Do they grow as well?  Here's my perspective on growing herbs in containers.   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.) Herb Basic Part 1 https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginn...

How did your Summer Garden of 2020 end up doing?  I'm sharing 9 of the biggest garden successes I had this summer, and what I learned from them. 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...

Do you need to test your soil in each raised bed you have?  On today's podcast I'll share my thoughts on soil testing and some options you have for soil testing.   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 Testing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=61s   Purchase...

Ready to start planting your garlic?  I am going to share what I think contributed to the results of THE BEST garlic harvest I have ever had.   SHOW NOTES: Episode 32 - How to Plant Garlic https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/10/09/how-to-plant-garlic-3-most-frequently-asked-questions-beginners-garden-podcast/ Episode 60 - Should you Grow Garlic? https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08...

What is a tomato leader? What is topping off? On today's Q&A I will be clarifying some gardening terminology concerning tomatoes.    Show Notes : Pruning Tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/14/is-pruning-tomato-plants-necessary/                                                                                                  Tomato Trellising Options: https://journeywithjill.net...

Feeling a little burnout? That's okay because today I am going to share a completely doable to-do list to get you ready for that fall garden. SHOW NOTES:   Episode 137: Compost Piles vs Tumblers https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/137-compost-piles-vs-tumblers Episode 102:Garden Tasks to Transition from the Summer Garden: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/102-7-garden-tasks-to-transition-from-the-...

What should you do with your tomato plants who's vines are taller than you? I have a few suggestions in today's Q & A.   . Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy   Connect with Jill:          Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here:  https://journeywithjill.net/gardensig...

Today we are talking about the fall garden with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening and Melissa K Norris of Pioneering Today.  They will be share with us how their different climates affect their fall gardens. SHOW NOTES: 9 Crops to Grow in a Crisis (March 31, 2020 podcast episode with Kevin, Melissa, and Jill):  https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/31/9-crops-to-grow-in-a-crisis/ Kevin's Yo...

When should I pull my plants?  When should I leave them? I'm going to scratch the surface on those questions in today's Q&A.   SHOW NOTES: Beginner's Garden Complete Garden Planner & Journal Printable https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ The Beginner's Garden Blog – How to use your garden planner https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/12/29/gardening-obstacle-time-organization/ Podcast episode #2...

Few things in the gardening world are black and white.  And what works for one gardener may not work for another. After a lot of research and trial and error, here is my list of garden principles I don't compromise and ones I let slide.     https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/ https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/125-bees-caterpillars-and-...

Can compost be purchased? If so, where? Does it come in a bag? If so, what is it called? These are great questions. Today, I will answer these and share with you what I use for compost in my garden.   Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book:  https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy   Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Em...

Today I'm sharing what I've learned about Powdery Mildew.  I'll discuss how to identify it, what plants are affected, and how to treat and prevent it in your garden.     https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/09/12/end-season-garden-clean-will-help-get-next-years-garden-started-right-beginners-garden-podcast/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/09/25/fall-garden-clean-up-organic-home-ga...

Can I plant garlic from the grocery store? Technically yes but, I will share a few things to consider first before planting that may change your mind. Links for reference:      Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/garlic-planting-cheat-sheet/ Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group:  https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Podcast pas...

I know that starting a fall garden can feel a little overwhelming. I didn't have a fall garden my first year, but I wish that I had. So I wanted to share with you the very best crops for a beginning gardener in the fall.   (*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: How to Harvest, Cure,...

How do you transition your raised beds from your summer crops to your fall crops? I have some time between my summer determinate Roma tomatoes and my fall crops for that bed. This year I'm using buckwheat as a cover crop. Listen in to hear why!     Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy       Connect wi...

Saving your own seeds is a wonderful way to save money in the garden. It is so rewarding to save your own seeds to be able to use in your garden the next year. In this episode I talk with Philip Kauth of the Seed Savers Exchange about how to get started saving seeds from what you are already growing in your garden.   *links below contain affiliate links   Seed Savers: https://www.seedsavers.org/  ...

When should you pick okra? And should you save the seeds? I'm sharing my best tips on when to harvest your okra. And of course I'm sharing tips on how to save okra seeds. What is your favorite part about okra?     More on Okra: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/28/how-to-grow-okra-in-your-garden-or-raised-bed/   Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Veg...

Hopefully you are deep into your summer harvest! If you're keeping up with it all, do you know what you should be doing in your garden? I've created a summer To Do list with 7 things that all gardeners should think about in the middle of the summer.   Squash Vine Borer: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/08/05/squash-zucchini-wilting-squash-vine-borer/   Fall Garden Prep: https://journeywi...

When you use drip line irrigation, should you place them above or below your mulch? Well, it depends! If you're trying to decide, I'd love for you to hear what has worked best for me and what I recommend to others.   Garden Irrigation Best Practices with Joe Lamp'l: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/   4 Mulch Options: https://journeyw...

In the middle of the summer, there's a time when your spring crops have finished producing but your fall crops aren't ready to go into the ground. What should you do with the empty space? If you have any energy left from your summer garden, I have some ideas for what you can do in that space and why.     SHOW NOTES:     Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast   (*links below...

What to do about tomato hornworms? Any tomato grower seems to have to deal with hornworms. If you find evidence of this pest, what should you do about them? I share my experience today.     Why I don't prune my tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/14/is-pruning-tomato-plants-necessary/   Organic Pesticides with Joe Lamp'l: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/06/08/organic...

One of the biggest mistakes I see in fall gardening is planning and getting started too late. It's a good idea to start thinking about the fall as early as July! I know you may be worn out from gardening in the middle of summer, but a fall garden is absolutely worth it.   But before you get started planting, there are steps you will want to take in the planning process to get your fall garden star...

The short answer is probably not! Listen to this quick episode to hear what you should consider when it comes to planting beans in the summer. Depending on where you live and what you want to grow, this could be the perfect time for beans.     Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy       Connect with Ji...

No matter where you live, you will most likely have to deal with hot weather throughout the summer. Your hot season might be shorter than mine in the southeastern US, but you likely have one. It was a surprise to me when I first started gardening that not all of my crops handle the hot summer well.   How do you make the most of your summer gardening in the highest heat? Nicole Burke of Gardenary j...