Backyard Gardens - Gardening for everyone

It is still early enough for you to go out and divide your perennials so they stay healthy and you get to spread the flower love around your gardens. This is one of the main benefits of growing perennials in your garden. You gar free flowers!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Oh yeah it is time to get out and plant!!! wake up sleepy head and listen to this podcast while you go out and plant in your garden! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Hey its spring go outside and plant something in the ground. We don't want to have to tell you again. ITS SPRING!!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

These are the best of the garden season!! Garden updates are a place for us to talk about all things gardening and these are loaded with tips based on what is going on in our garden this month. shade cloth- https://amzn.to/2Qpv3sR soaker hose- https://amzn.to/3cW4ZgP recipe sauce- https://amzn.to/3c9qqeY Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

At this time you should be getting close to planting time. This means that it is time for you to harden off your plants. Most people should be able to plant something outside even if it is cool out still. Different zones mean different planting dates but we should all be able to plant anything from kale in the northern zones to tomatoes in the southern zones. This is the moment we have all been waiting for! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Yes it is time to finalize your plans for that spring garden that you have been dreaming of all winter. This is how we go about planning our spring gardens and some of the mistakes we have made. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

We are getting to the make it or break it time. If you have not done so now is the time to search out where to harden off your seedlings. There is still time but we need that perfect spot so they do not get too hot/ cold or too much sun. We need to nurse them when they get outside for the first time. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It all depends on how you view gardening and the size of gardens. really does size even matter? We are talking about the benefits of rotating crops and if it can be useful in your gardens or if it is even needed. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. This is the book mentioned in the podcast- https://amzn.to/3dBafIB Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Yes if you are starting seeds inside there is a chance that you will need to repot them. You will need to be fertilizing no matter what. We are going to help you with both this week. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. This is the fertilizer we use- https://amzn.to/2O7QyOf Pots we use- https://amzn.to/3kPURK8 Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Today we have a special guest on the show. @mybackyardtxgarden or you might know her as Sherrie the Okra Lady! Most gardeners dream of growing year-round and Sherrie does just that. We are talking all things gardening and trying to unlock the code of the year-round garden. You can find Sherrie at https://www.instagram.com/mybackyardtxgarden/?hl=en https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOkraLady Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

This week you should be thinking about going out and amending your soil. Compost, topping of your beds, or even a predusting of fertilizer. we are now getting close to the gardening season and each step becomes more and more important to having a successful garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. This is a good all-around fertilizer to use- https://amzn.to/37E6VbM Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Compost is one of the most important amendments we can add to our gardens. Today we are talking compost and Ben is trying to help Batavia with a way to start her compost pile. This is the composter- https://amzn.to/3bCjp4Y Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

This week's gardening task is to get out there and clean up your space. Getting that area ready will make your spring easier and more enjoyable in the garden. Imagine working out there with the sun hitting your face and the warm grass under your feet and all of a sudden you need a new tool for you to plant that exotic variety of pepper. You walk to the shed and you grab the tool with nothing interfering. Or better yet once you are done planting there is nothing to clean up from winter storms. You can just sit there and admire your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

A good foundation builds strong gardening seasons. Start feeding your soil and listening to your plant's needs. Soil is often an overlooked subject in the garden until it goes way wrong. Stay on top of your soil and continuously build it. You might even be building it and not know it! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

That's right you read the title right. It is time for us to start our tomatoes inside. You can also start other summer vegetables but tomatoes are what most people think of when they think summer. This week's tip will get you started growing those summer vegetables! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It is that time of year and mulch is at the top of our gardening minds. This is the start of our series on soil and how to improve it. We are talking about how mulch can improve your gardens and the pros and cons of 3 different types of mulch. Let us know what you are using and please leave us a review. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv

At this time we should be focusing on our seedlings and taking the best care we can to ensure they are strong. These quick tips will get you heading in the right direction with your seedlings. These are the growlights Ben uses- https://amzn.to/2NhE6uw Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

There are many hot topics in gardening and one of the hottest is GMO seeds. We are breaking down everything we know about GMO seeds and the role they play in your garden and the role seeds companies play too. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Now is the time to start getting ready for the planting season. At this point you should be starting seeds of some kind or have already started seeds. Take the steps now to make this your best garden year and get a head start on the gardening season! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It is here and it is happening. You know we have had discussions about hardiness zones in the past, but today is the day. We are breaking down gardening zones and hashing out Ben's zone and the reason why he misled Batavia. Enjoy the battle royale lol. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv

Save some money and make a better seed starting mix with this recipe that Ben Gardner uses for his seeds. It is getting close to time to start seeds and you need a good mix to start them in. Get out there and make some mix! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Ever go to the garden center or a local nursery and struggle to communicate with the staff because they are using some kind of secret lingo. Yup us too and after all of these years we have the same issue. We are talking about gardening terms today and breaking down what they mean and how to use them. Is there a term you don't know or even don't like. Let us know!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

We all know that eating vegetables is good for you but if you garden does it mean you are living a healthier lifestyle. It is our goal to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle and having a garden can feed into that for sure. Just taking a step back and thinking about how your backyard garden can help you achieve this goal can really help and be eye-opening. 24 no-fail garden plans book - https://amzn.to/38RNeyd Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

You thought the garden slept in winter... You are right it does but the gardener doesn't! There are key tasks that we can do to continue moving forward and plan that beautiful garden that if you are like us you are dreaming about. These tasks will get you started off strong and will bring joy to your gardening heart during this time of winter. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Its a new year and we are changing up our gardens. We make new goals and have new ideas. All of this is in an effort to make our garden a happier place that we have designed. Make a change in your backyard garden with us. Take a look at what you have done this year and think about if there is anything you can improve. We definitely have some areas. Let us know what you are changing in your garden this year. Happy New year!!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It is that time of year where we roll the "tape" and see if we met our goals for the year in our garden. We made some pretty important goals this year we wanted to meet and it's time to see how we did. There is a lot of truth moments in this episode that are important to keep your gardening journey on track. Let us know how you did this year with the goal that you set for yourself. square foot gardening book- https://amzn.to/3qv8zDv Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Well, this is what happens when Ben and Batavia decide to just chat on the backyard gardens podcast. We talk about an interesting article on cover crops and Introducing the Backyard Kitchen. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Welcome to our holiday party! We are chatting about gardening and enjoying the season. Ben gives a gift she may or may not like... What do you think it will be? Drop us a review and let us know what you think. Happy Holidays!! This gardening podcast is not just a beginners gardening podcast. It is a gardening podcast for everybody even experts. The Backyard Gardens Podcast featuring the Backyard Gardner and B Bettagardens straight from our victory gardens. Check out the link below to get some Backyard Gardens tv merch and help support what we do! Batavias new book- https://amzn.to/39KWmUy Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It is that time of the year for people to give gifts and we have a few ideas for you. In this episode, we talk about making gifts from the garden and giving gifts to the gardener. Also, it is a special day for the recipe! Ben gives a simple Christmas breakfast recipe and Batavia gives a not so simple but delicious recipe. It truly is a special day when we give 2 recipes! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

These are the tasks that we think are important to start the winter off when it comes to gardening. They may seem a bit easy but it can be difficult being that you just came off of a busy garden season. If you take the time to start with these items you will find that you are in a better place when it comes to spring. Even though we take a break physically from our gardens we are still in the gardening game mentally. Also, help support the podcast and check the link below to get some fancy merch from the backyard gardens podcast! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com youtube videos- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Man that special guest was louder than we thought... Seriously happy thanksgiving from Backyard Gardens. We hope you have a happy and healthy thanksgiving. Enjoy your day! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

There is a question that we get all the time. How can I get my garden to grow like yours? The answer is not as hard as you would think. There are a lot of variables to this question, but one answer reigns supreme. Add COMPOST to your garden. We also wanted to go over the things that we are thankful for this year. It has been a crazy year, but we feel it is important to take the time to be thankful for what we have and what this year has brought us so far. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Support the podcast- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Every year the garden has a way to teach us a few lessons. In this episode we go over the wins and the losses for the year in our gardens. Some of the set backs are easy fixes so we just go back and make the changes needed in the spring. What are some of your wins and losses in your garden? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

who would have ever thought that a garden could continue to teach you year after year? It never ceases to amaze us that there are so many lessons that a garden can give you whether you like it or not. What are some of the lessons you learned this year? Let us know on Instagram! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

There is a lot going on in the garden still in late October. Gardening is a seasonal thing but fall is no time to sleep on the garden. Take notes cause as usual we pack these updates full of tips! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

The weather might be getting colder and the sun might be getting lower, but that doesn't mean you have to stop gardening. Having an indoor space to garden can be a real game changer and allow you to extend your gardening season greatly. Ben tells us how to build and indoor greenhouse as cheap as you can and how to use it. He also tries to convince Batavia to build one... Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardenstv.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Yup the gardening season is coming to and end. Now we need to figure out to do with the garden. its going to be ok enjoy what you did this year and enjoy what you are doing the for the rest of the year in your garden. Celebrate your garden and all the work you put into it. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

This summer was an amazing year in both of our gardens. It is important to take the time to reflect on your garden wins you had and celebrate them. We all know that gardening can be difficult at times but some how the wins over shadow those losses. What made you happy in your garden this year and what makes you excited about the future of you garden? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It is that time of year when the garden starts to slow down and it starts to get colder. As a gardener our desire to grow year round can be intoxicating. These are some relatively easy techniques to extend your garden season by a few weeks at least on each side of the growing season. Let us know if you have tried any of these or any others in the past. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

This was supposed to be a garden update but it changed into Ben's gardening dreams coming true and Batavia drops some potato science on us. Every year we learn more and every day we try something new. Gardening is a journey and we are going all the way as long as the season holds out. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

There are a few crops that gardeners grow that are able to store for months with no real work. We talk about that method and those crops. Not to mention we uncover the real truth about cucamelons Instagrams favorite crop. Also, Ben is a weird dude and has an epic way to eat peanuts! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

No one wants to think about next years garden now, but the time is here to get a good data on how to improve your garden next year. From crop choices, design, spacing, and productivity now is the time. Also, the specialist of special recipes is given today! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

Welcome to our Garden Update for August! There have been a lot of ups and downs this year for us and that is usually typical in the gardeners life. As usual we talk about whats going on in our gardens right now, but we also give lots of gardening tips throughout the episode. Let us know how you garden is doing and send us some photos on out Instagram @backyardgardenspod. We would love to see what y'all are up to! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

We have a very special guest this week. A new gardener has been struggling with her first garden and she is here to pick our brains about her issues she is having to see if we can turn her season around. Join us a s we welcome Ashley on the show! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

This is a basic guide for you to companion plant in your fall garden to make it more successful. Just like people your garden plants do not always get along with each other. We are going to tell you what you can plant to minimize garden arguments and guide you to a more successful bountiful garden for fall. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

It has been a while since we did a garden update, but here it is! A lot has changed since the last one somethings are good and somethings are not so good. How did Ben's Garden do during the hurricane and Batavias epic confession. Thanks for joining us and let a friend know about us! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

Social media can be a powerful tool for gardeners to learn and inspire, but there are also aspects of it that are not so good. We go over how to navigate social media in terms of gardening and give our thoughts on it. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

We all spend time in our gardens but If you are anything like else you might be wondering what a day in someone elses garden. So we are going to tell you what we do and as usual alor more! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

I bet at this point you are getting A lot out of your garden. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and things can go to waste. On the other hand if you are like us you get tired of using the same vegetables the same old ways. This week we are going to try and help you with that and give you some ideas to shake it up. Oh and the recipe is an interesting one, but don't be scared give it a try! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.instagram.com/backyardgardenspod www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/

Its hot outside and our gardens are really starting to produce harvests. The one question we have though is really why are we thinking about a fall garden already? Planning is important in the garden and maybe if you start now the fall will not catch you by surprise (like it does us every year) and we can get high yields out of our gardens this year. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com Podcast- https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Ben's Links www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner www.thebackyardgardner.net Batavia's Links https://www.youtube.com/c/BBettaGarden https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden https://www.facebook.com/B-Betta-Garden-104766890935855/