The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Soil testing can be one of the most important things we do in the home garden. The health of our crops and the yields they produce can all come from the elements within the soil. Today we're talking with Christina McInnis of SoilKit on what it means to test your soil and how to read those results and turn them into a course of action for your home garden. If you want to test your soil this fall, t...

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If you have a fall garden planted, you're going to want to listen to today's episode! We're talking all about how to extend your season into winter with different options to cover your crops plus a couple of hacks for extending your 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.) Z...

Wanting to grow garlic in your garden next year? Fall is the time to plant! Today we're talking with Kevin of Epic Gardening about how to pick out the best variety for your location & some challenges he's faced this year. My Garlic Workshop:  https://journeywithjill.net/garlic   Kevin's Garlic YouTube Playlist:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_YKZKVmyNHh9yC0qAo1_NuSjZta2ZvE6&si=xtPaMIhGZ1nlzd...

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I am so excited for you to hear this week's interview. This week we are talking all about hyrids vs heirloom seeds in your garden and why you may pick one over the other with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm. Jill is the author of the book 'The Tiny But Mighty Farm' and a market gardener that has been growing food to sell for several years now. I hope that you enjoy listening to this interview...

Are you looking to plant a fall garden this year? Believe it or not, I will begin to plant out my fall garden this week but how do you go about doing that when its the hottest part of the year? Today we're going in depth on how to do just that.  Fall Garden Workshop Replay Link: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop   How I Get a Year's Worth of Carrots: https://youtu.be/l9T7_FZbuYA Insect Nett...

I had the best tomato year I've ever had and today I want to share with you some tips on how I did it and how you can too. KitchenAid Fruit & Vegetable Attachment Video: https://youtu.be/HovHWR7nQ4I   How to Create a Raised Row Garden Bed: https://youtu.be/2ZR_UBRgRuQ   (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extr...

This week I'm talking with Jen McDonald. She is one of the three founders of Garden Girls located in Houston, Texas. We discuss what the differences are between her fall garden and my fall look like plus why fall gardening can be great for your mental health. To check out Jen and the rest of the Garden Girls Team: https://www.gardengirlstx.com/   Instagram: @gardengirlstx  Show Notes: (*links belo...

This week I'm talking to Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn who co-authored the book, Small Scale Homesteading. We're talking all about how to grow a garden and preserve things on a small scale when you don't have a lot of space to do so. I hope you enjoy this discussion! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commis...

This week Sarah is back and we're talking all things fall garden. You guys asked so many great questions about the fall garden and how to get started with one. We're going to answer as many questions as we can today. Don't forget we have a fall garden workshop on Tuesday August 1st at 7pm CDT. The link to signup is below.  Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click...

This week is a fun and different one! My assistant, Sarah, recently sent out an email asking you guys for questions about your gardens. You guys had so many great questions! We discuss troubleshooting in your garden, shade cloth, watering and pests. I hope you enjoy this episode Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a...

Today we're talking about 3 common problems that beginner gardeners may see with their tomato plants in the mid-summer and how to fix these common problems.  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.) Lazy Gardeners Guide to Fungal Tomato Diseases Download: https://journey-with-jill.ck...

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying this Independance Day. In today's episode, we are discussing something very appropriate for the holiday. This is Maggie Stuckey, author of The Container Victory Garden. We are talking all about the victory gardens of past and present with some container ideas mixed in. I hope you enjoy!  Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if yo...

This week we're talking all about irrigation! With things heating up this summer, it might be time to start thinking about a more hands off way to water your garden.   Garden in Minutes YT video: https://youtu.be/K_9GVZqQ94o   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 Verti...

This week we're checking in on how my cool season crops have performed this spring and the observations I've noticed plus a little about some of my summer crops. I hope your season is going well so far!  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 Tips YouTube Video: https://yout...

This week we're talking with returning guest, Susan Mulvihill. She recently wrote the book 'The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook'. This is a book I cannot recommend enough and it is a reference guide that I know I will bring out time and time again. I hope you enjoy today's interview. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, w...

This week we're talking about what to do when you see flowers on your squash, zucchini and cucumber plants but no fruit are forming. There are several easy and quick problem solving steps to fixing the issue so I hope you enjoy! 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.) Pest Control W...

This week we're talking with Liz Zorab, the author of The Seasoned Gardener. In her book, she talks about how to grow organic food but work with the seasons as you do it. I am a big proponent of that as well. Today we're talking about how to embrace the seasons and how she enjoys the garden instead of looks at it as work. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click...

This week we are talking with Pam Farley of Brown Thumb Mama. She recently wrote the book called 'The First Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening'. If you are a container gardener or wanting to get into more container gardening, this episode is 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...

Pests are something that are unavoidable in our garden. One pest that most of us will see each year is Aphids. Today we're going to discuss their role in the garden and how to control them without spraying any pesticides in your garden, even the organic ones. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no ext...

Today I talked with Sarah Hall who wrote the book 'Sown in the Stars'. This idea of planting by the moon signs is one I have had several questions about before but I have never been able to find anyone who could go in depth with how it worked. Today she does just that! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission...

Are you wanting to grow your own herbs to use in your kitchen but don't know where to get started? Today we're going to dive into 5 beginner mistakes that you can avoid and how you can successfully grow a kitchen herb 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.) Masterclass Signup...

If you are wanting to expand your gardening efforts, one place that people turn to is herbs. While there are herbs for the kitchen, there are also herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional nor do I claim to be. This information is for entertainment purposes only.  Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through an...