Backyard Gardens - Gardening for everyone

Protect, plant, and production, these 3 things are on the list for this week. This is one of the ways we keep our gardens producing throughout the growing season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Yup we all make mistakes in the garden whether we like to admit it or not. Today we are just going to go ahead and fess up and tell all. Well, most of it at least. Hopefully, you can learn from our mistakes and make a change if needed. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Ben Gardner - www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia - www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

This is the big time now! The stars of the garden show are ready to go out into the big bad garden and grow! lets do it right. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

These are the top 6 pests in your garden. How to identify them, what damage they cause, and how to treat them. All methods are organic and all products are linked below. Bt Concentrate- https://amzn.to/3uKa3vP neem oil- https://amzn.to/3dbtvMd sprayer- https://amzn.to/2QlxM6x Japanese beetle trap- https://amzn.to/3sa1poD Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Ben- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Now should be a safe time to either start direct sowing or continue direct sowing these vegetables in your garden. Let nature do it for you now and take a break you, have been working hard in your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Stacey from Seed and Trellis is here to talk to us about kitchen gardens! Seed & Trellis, San Diego Kitchen Gardens launched 2020 merging her two passions of art and gardening. Stacey offers one-on-one virtual garden design and coaching giving access to The Garden Portal, your personalized online garden summary. Take the first step in planning your kitchen garden and download Stacey's favorite Grow Menu Worksheet at www.seedandtrellis.com. You are going to love it! Contact Stacey Messina at Seed & Trellis [email protected] www.seedandtrellis.com Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Ben's - www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's - www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

If you think it is too cold then you might be right, but don't guess. We are going to let you know when to start hardening off your summer vegetables. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

You found us and we are going to tell you everything we can about gardening! Growing food is a passion for us and we want to share it with you. We have episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and Backyard Gardens TV is also on youtube. Check us out there for other shows, cooking, tips, and other fun gardening stuff. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Ben Gardner - www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

It is the beginning of the Spring gardening season and there is so much going on in our gardens it is hard to keep track of it all. This is our May Backyard Gardens update and we are discussing what's growing, troubleshooting, and talking about what's new in our gardens. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Ben Gardner - www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's - www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

Now that Spring has sprung, Batavia is emotional and just cant contain her excitement! Go out and get some flowers to put in your gardens. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new T-shirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

They may be hard to grow and they may be temperamental, but we still grow them every year. These summer vegetables can still be grown they just need to have a little extra attention and tlc. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Ben Gardner - www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

This time of year be careful that you are not overwatering your gardens. When the weather is cool it is important to stay vigilant and look for signs that you are overwatering. This link is for the rain gauge that Batavia uses. Rain Gauge- https://amzn.to/2Nln0w5 Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- https://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 crops make the top of the list for easy to grow. They will produce and generally will not give you a lot of fuss in the process. We always add these into our gardens and we always enjoy the ease of growing them. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- https://www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

This time of year the weather can be tricky. If you mix that with our excitement to get started planting and the wild changes in temperature that can spell a recipe for disaster to our new plants. Be careful take your time and watch the weather. This weather station is what Ben uses to monitor the weather at night. HINT: its cheap and has minimum temperature alarms. weather station- https://amzn.to/3cz7y8i Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- https://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 we are talking about what our all-time favorite vegetables to grow are. We also take a slight detour in the beginning about using different materials for garden beds. What are your favorite vegetables to grow and what are your beds made out of? we would love to know! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new T-shirt line- https://teespring.com/stores/backyard-gardens-tv Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Twitter- www.twitter.com/gardenspodcast Ben's IG- www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner Batavia's IG- www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden

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