The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/07/14/6-steps-to-fall-garden-prep/ Start Saving Seeds: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/08/29/free-produce-seed-saving-hobby-gardener-beginners-garden-podcast/ SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*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.) For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/05/16/4-types-mulch-can-use-garden/ 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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 contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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-pesticides-how-to-use/ Organic Cabbage Worm Control: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/09/5-organic-cabbage-worm-pest-control-methods/ 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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 started out right. SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Top Crops for Your Fall Garden: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/08/01/top-5-crops-for-a-fall-garden-beginners-garden-podcast/ 5 Superfoods for Fall: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/11/14/5-superfoods-to-plant-in-your-garden/ Fall Gardening with Stacey Murphy: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/08/06/fall-gardening-when-and-how-to-plant-vegetables-for-autumn-and-winter-harvest/ Calculate Your Persephone Period Here: https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/ or here: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/ Garlic: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/28/reasons-grow-garlic/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/10/09/how-to-plant-garlic-3-most-frequently-asked-questions-beginners-garden-podcast/ (*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.) Chasing Vines by Beth Moore: https://amzn.to/31snVQ0 For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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 Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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 joins me today on the Beginner's Garden Podcast to discuss how to best handle our gardens in the heat. Click below to listen or continue reading. SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Watering Your Garden: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/ (*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.) For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Today's question is one that I asked someone! I don't usually grow a lot in containers, but this year I'm trying it out. I asked my friend about what it looks like to fertilize my crops in containers. Listen to his advice for me. 12 Garden Rules: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/16/12-garden-rules-from-one-generation-to-the-next/ 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Every season, I like to give an update on what I've been doing in my garden. In this episode, I share what has been going well and what hasn't worked out. I love testing and learning from my garden every season. I'd love to hear what you've though about in your garden so far this year! SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*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.) 2019 Spring Garden Lessons: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/06/25/spring-garden-lessons-learned/ For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Why aren't my vertical plants climbing? You built the trellis, but your crops aren't climbing. Beyond making sure you have the right variety, what can you do? I have some tips for you to try! 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

As the time to harvest approaches, it's time to think about what to do with all of our produce. Maybe you have just enough to eat fresh, but maybe you have enough to preserve. How do you plan what to preserve and how to get it all done? Listen to my 4 steps today! My new preservation course: https://journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen Complete Garden Planner: https://journeywithjill.net/complete SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*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.) Foolproof Preserving: https://amzn.to/37yrpSb Annie's Salsa Recipe: https://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/canning/annies-salsa-recipe-zbcz1609 For canning and other gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon My new preservation course: https://journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen Complete Garden Planner: https://journeywithjill.net/complete Beginner's Guide to Freezing, Canning, and Dehydrating: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/16/preserving-the-harvest-beginners-guide-to-freezing-canning-and-dehydrating-supply-list/ Get Started with Home Canning: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/07/17/get-started-with-home-canning/ Preserving Tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/07/04/preserving-tomatoes-making-harvest-beginners-garden-podcast/ Process Tomatoes FAST: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/use-kitchen-aid-mixer-prepare-tomatoes-canning-using-fruit-vegetable-strainer-attachment/ Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Do you have flowers on your squash a zucchini plants but no fruit? This has happened in my garden and I've heard from several of you that it's happened to you as well. Listen here to find out why and what you can do about it! Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

As we approach the first official day of summer here in the northern hemisphere, our gardens start to make a shift. Listen in to hear what I'm doing in my garden in the early summer. I hope it gives you something to think about for yours! What are you working on in your garden? SHOW NOTES: Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*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.) Chasing Vines by Beth Moore: https://amzn.to/2AIETOL Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What do I do when my herbs start to flower? This is a great question from many beginning gardeners. Since this happens in every garden, here's my advice whether you have annual or perennial herbs. Annual Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/ Perennial Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/30/herb-basics-part-2-rosemary-oregano-thyme-sage-chives/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Most of us set out to do just that. But what happens when you see pests munching on your crops? Do you ignore them? Look up a homemade "organic" pesticide? Purchase one from the store? Or are you tempted to throw in the towel and find the strongest pesticide on the home market? We all want a healthy garden but are faced with those questions when insects come to our gardens. It always helps to talk to successful organic gardeners and ask what works. But I wanted to go a step further. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I asked Joe Lamp'l about not only his personal practices but also which organic pesticides he recommends and how to use them. SHOW NOTES: Other Episodes with Joe Lamp'l: Tomato Troubleshooting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/02/troubleshooting-tomato-plant-problems-with-joe-lampl/ Irrigation Best Practices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/ Organic Fertilizer Options: Find Joe here: https://joegardener.com/ Joe's Podcast: Joe Gardener Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joegardener/ Online Gardening Academy including his new course: Mastering Pests, Diseases, and Weeds https://organicgardeningacademy.com/p/master-pests-diseases-weeds Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Why is my lettuce growing really tall? When your lettuce starts to grow tall instead of out, it means it's trying to bolt. This means it's ready to produce flowers and seeds. When it grows tall like this, it means the end of your harvest is near and the plant is starting to switch from producing lettuce to producing seed. Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

You've probably heard it said that soil quality and fertility is paramount for a successful garden. You probably even know that compost is one of the best amendments you can add to your soil. But what about organic fertilizers? I frequently get questions about organic fertilizers -- specifically, what to use and when to use it. For this topic, I turned to Joe Lamp'l and in this episode of the Beginners' Garden Podcast, we talk about organic fertilizer options. SHOW NOTES: Other Episodes with Joe Lamp'l: Tomato Troubleshooting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/02/troubleshooting-tomato-plant-problems-with-joe-lampl/ Irrigation Best Practices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/09/garden-irrigation-best-practices-with-joe-lampl/ Find Joe here: https://joegardener.com/ Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

This is the time of year where we start to find a lot of pests in the garden. How should you react when you start to see harmful insects? When should you wait and when should you act? I have some thoughts for you today! 3 Organic Aphid Control Methods: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/21/3-organic-aphid-control-methods-tested/ Prevent and Control Aphids Naturally: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/06/20/how-to-control-aphids-naturally-and-effectively-beginners-garden-podcast/ Pest Control without Pesticides: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/08/27/pest-control-without-pesticides-for-a-healthy-organic-garden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut Online Course: http://journeywithjill.net/gardenshortcut PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF through May 31, 2020: 202020 Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Homemade compost is one of the best things you can have as a gardener. The nutrients it adds to your soil are amazing and when you make it at home it is very inexpensive. But many new gardeners are scared to get started. Today, I want to share how I've made compost and compare a using a compost pile or a compost tumbler. I hope you'll feel ready to start composting for your garden! SHOW NOTES: Composting for Beginners: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/ Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What can you do if you feel like you're already behind? Every climate will be different but I have some thoughts and considerations if you think you're already behind. Whether you want to try transplants or you're now able to direct sow, I'll give you some things to think about. Beginner's Garden Shortcut Online Course: http://journeywithjill.net/gardenshortcut PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF through May 31, 2020: 202020 Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

If you've ever walked out to your newly-planted garden (or your just-ripe tomatoes) and your heart fell at the sight of your missing plants, you know the pain of losing your hard work to wildlife. This has happened to me more times than I can count. But every gardener has a different situation (and different wildlife threats). To help you evaluate your options on protecting your garden from the animals that want it as much as you do, Jennifer Smith from Deerbusters, Inc. is sharing what she knows about how to keep wildlife out of your garden. SHOW NOTES: Deerbusters: https://Deerbusters.com Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

If you're just getting started composting, you may be wondering how to get set up and even what type of compost is best. Jill talks about the benefits of regular and worm composting and where you should start. Especially if you have a small space, you will want to check this episode out. Worm Composting with the Crazy Worm Lady: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/03/05/worm-composting-step-by-step-guide-beginners/ Composting for Beginners: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut Online Course: http://journeywithjill.net/gardenshortcut PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF through May 31, 2020: 202020 Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

When I first started gardening, I did grow herbs, but they were only to use in my kitchen like basil and mint. As I've learned about gardening, I have begun to learn about how I could use herbs in my home for cleaning, in body products, and for our overall health. I'm excited to share what I've learned so far. SHOW NOTES: All-purpose cleaner with peppermint: https://livesimply.me/herb-infused-diy-all-purpose-cleaner/ Getting Started with Medicinal Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/09/10/medicinal-herb-gardening-for-beginners/ Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Q&A I had a GREAT sweet potato harvest last year so I've been getting a lot of questions. I'm not ready to do a full episode about sweet potatoes because I'm still new at them, but I answer some of your common questions here today! Come learn how to get started with sweet potatoes! My sweet potatoes from last year: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/09/23/summer-garden-lessons/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut Online Course: http://journeywithjill.net/gardenshortcut PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF through May 31, 2020: 202020 Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup 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/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

You've started your garden and you've tried to do the research, but you don't know where to look! Do you stick to peer reviewed studies? What about your neighbor that has gardened for 30 years? How do you know if any of it will work in your garden? I am excited to hear from Joey and Holly Baird of the Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show as they share 10 garden hacks that actually work! SHOW NOTES: Find Joey Baird: thewisconsinvegetablegardnener.com Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What are must-have crops for your first garden? I won't give you a list because it depends on many different things. But I'll give you things to think about when you choose crops for YOUR first garden! Crisis Garden Choices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/31/9-crops-to-grow-in-a-crisis/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Beginner's Garden Shortcut Online Course: http://journeywithjill.net/gardenshortcut PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF through May 31, 2020: 202020 Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

I love this time of year in the garden. I've spent the winter planning and the early spring preparing and now my last frost has passed and I get to start spending more time planting. I've learned a lot about what to do after my last frost and today I'm sharing my list of things you shouldn't forget! SHOW NOTES: Early Spring Checklist: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/17/early-spring-garden-checklist/ Trellis Options: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/07/plants-that-climb-sprawl-choose-the-best-trellis-option-for-your-garden-big-or-small/ Tomato Trellises: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/04/10/tomato-trellising-deciding-which-method-is-right-for-you/ Other Vertical Growing Options: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/02/vertical-vegetables-unique-diy-ideas-for-any-space/ Cabbage Worms: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/09/5-organic-cabbage-worm-pest-control-methods/ Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

So you want to start a garden, but where do you begin? I started in the fall and I was able to read all the books on gardening. But if you're listening to this in the Spring, you may not have time for that! In this Q&A, I have some great resources for you! Plan Your Garden in 7 Days: https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/plan-your-garden-in-7-days/ Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Beginner's Garden Shortcut Online Course: http://journeywithjill.net/gardenshortcut PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF through May 31, 2020: 202020 Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

I love trying new things in the garden. Every year, I get to pick something new to try! This year, I am trying straw bale gardening, but it almost didn't happen. Thankfully, I was able to connect with Joel Karsten, the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method, who gave me some great tips for getting started. Today, I get to share my interview with Joel and I know you'll love it as much as I did. SHOW NOTES: Find Joel Karsten Joel's book Straw Bale Gardens Complete: https://amzn.to/2wLOgLX Joel's free club: https://strawbalegardenclub.com You can also find him on social media by searching Joel Karsten Dream to Garden Course Waitlist: https://journeywithjill.net/dream2garden Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all of us, more people have become interested in gardening. But many new gardeners are encountering unforeseen struggles as they seek to start planting -- namely in acquiring garden supplies. We are all trying to avoid stores as much as possible, but many online sources are back-ordered or not even accepting orders right now. If you've run into these struggles in finding much-needed garden supplies, here are options to consider. Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

If you're a gardener, you've heard a lot about what to do when you start seeds and with your seedlings. You've also heard about how to handle harvesting when your plants mature. But you might not have heard about how to handle adolescent plants. You know, when they're in the awkward growing stage before they're mature. So today that's what we'll discuss! SHOW NOTES: Dream to Garden Course Waitlist: https://journeywithjill.net/dream2garden Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

When you look at your soil packets, you'll notice two different types of timelines for planting. One is a based on your average last frost and one is based on soil temperature. Which is better for your garden? Listen to my answer here! For more on when to plant what: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/ Soil thermometer I use: https://amzn.to/3d7i1ax (*affiliate link) Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

After you've started your seeds, how do you transition them to the outdoor garden? Also known as hardening off plants, this is a critical step to get your seedlings ready to go outside. In this post, I'll share what you need to know to successfully transition your seedlings to the garden. SHOW NOTES: Seeds vs Transplants: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/01/24/seeds-or-transplants-which-to-grow-when-to-plant/ When to Plant: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/ Dream to Garden Course Waitlist: https://journeywithjill.net/dream2garden Raised Bed Templates: https://journeywithjill.net/shop (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What if you have a black thumb? I know a lot of people who want to start a garden for the first time, but they are scared. Maybe you have tried to grow something before and it just didn't work out. Well, I want to give you some hope! Even YOU can garden! I have some tips just for you. Link to episode #44: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/ Soil thermometer I use: https://amzn.to/3d7i1ax (*affiliate link) Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

I'm sure you're like me and the last couple of weeks have turned your world upside down. I've heard from a lot of you that you're thinking about your garden a little differently this year. So I had the opportunity to visit with my friends Melissa K Norris of Pioneering Today and Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening about the crops we would grow in a preparedness garden. Hope you enjoy! SHOW NOTES: For more, visit: https://journeywithjill.net/129 Visit Kevin at: www.epicgardening.com And check out his video of 9 survival crops here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKFLtixxlc Visit Melissa at: www.melissaknorris.com And her video of planning your garden to feed your family for a year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e28Yhm1aY_s (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Is treated lumber safe for raised bed gardens? I have always used pressure treated lumber in my raised beds. I just built a new bed and wanted to make sure the lumber I had always used was safe. After looking at the research, I feel safe with it. Listen in as I explain and check out the links below to learn more! Links for reference: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/toxicity-concerns-about-raised-bed-construction-materials https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/raised-bed-lumber-pressure-treated-safe https://extension.psu.edu/environmental-soil-issues-garden-use-of-treated-lumber Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

I know that we can all talk about the benefits of gardening! We can share about the fresh produce, the home canned goodies, and the beauty that our gardens bring. But are we ready for the sacrifices? Yes, they're real! For me, they are VERY worth it but I still think we should talk about them. What do you sacrifice for your 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.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What's the point of a summer cover crop? Last year, I used buckwheat as a cover crop in the middle of my season because I had to pull out some diseased squash. I didn't want my garden to be empty and at risk of more weeds and I wanted to keep my soil healthy. Listen here to find out even more benefits to a summer cover crop! Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Do you have an early spring garden checklist? As I've learned to extend my growing season and plan my garden in more efficient way, I've begun getting ready well before my average last frost date. Today I'm sharing all about what I do in my garden approximately one month before my average last frost date. 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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

For the most part, if you'll be getting your plants in the ground fairly quickly, you won't need to fertilize your seedlings. Check out this episode to hear more! Soil Blocks: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/01/29/soil-blocking-pros-and-cons-to-using-soil-blocks-in-indoor-seed-starting/ Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Have you ever wondered what kind of raised bed soil mix is the best? I have been growing in raised beds from the very beginning of my garden journey. Up until last year, I used native soil on my property to fill them. But when I needed to find soil outside my property for three new raised beds last season, I decided to conduct an experiment. I tested three different raised bed soil mixes and today I'm sharing the results of my year-long test. 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.) Mel's Mix: https://amzn.to/2T5QhLx Perfect Soil Recipe: https://joegardener.com/podcast/raised-bed-gardening-pt-2/ For the blog post: https://journeywithjill.net/126 Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Many people ask me about lining the bottom of your raised beds, especially if you have a problem with ground dwelling pests. Make sure you avoid anything impermeable, like plastic or landscape fabric. Organic material such as cardboard or newspaper could be an option but isn't always necessary. Listen for more help deciding if you should line the bottom of your raised beds! Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Douglas Tallamy and have a great conversation about bees, caterpillars, and how important insects are for our gardens and the world around us. He has a new book, Nature's Best Hope, that will help us to think about our gardens in a holistic way. SHOW NOTES: Plants Good for Pollinators: Sunflowers Goldenrods Willows Asters Black Cherry Plums Maples Fringe Tree Native Holly Button Bush Clethra Bottle Brush Buckeye Oak Trees Find plants in your area: https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder (*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.) Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard https://amzn.to/2T5QhLx Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Can you grow cool weather and warm season crops in the same bed? Short answer, yes! With succession and relay planting, this is totally possible. Listen to this Q&A to hear more. Dream to Garden Online Course: https://journeywithjill.net/dream Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

If you're looking to get more harvest from the same space, succession planting is one of the top ways to do it. But where do you start to understand which succession planting combinations might work for your garden? SHOW NOTES: Full Season Garden Masterclass Feb 25th: https://journeywithjill.net/class Dream to Garden Online Course: https://journeywithjill.net/dream More Succession Planting Ideas: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/05/01/succession-planting-ideas-to-keep-your-garden-producing-all-season/ (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

I have loved canning the past few years. It was fun to get a question about canning supplies and what I would pick to can first. If you love to can your garden produce, what would you recommend? Full Season Garden Masterclass: https://journeywithjill.net/class Dream to Garden Online Course: https://journeywithjill.net/dream Canning Resources: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/16/preserving-the-harvest-beginners-guide-to-freezing-canning-and-dehydrating-supply-list/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/07/17/get-started-with-home-canning/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/use-kitchen-aid-mixer-prepare-tomatoes-canning-using-fruit-vegetable-strainer-attachment/ Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Are you ready to plan your garden efficiently? What are the best ways to maximize your harvest in a small space? Don't we all want the best harvest out of our space? Today I'm sharing 5 ways we can efficiently plan our garden spaces. SHOW NOTES: Full Season Garden Masterclass Feb 18th: https://journeywithjill.net/class Dream to Garden Online Course: https://journeywithjill.net/dream How to Use Soil Blocks for Indoor Seed Starting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/01/29/soil-blocking-pros-and-cons-to-using-soil-blocks-in-indoor-seed-starting/ Companion Planting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/02/26/companion-planting-pest-control/ Succession Planting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/05/01/succession-planting-ideas-to-keep-your-garden-producing-all-season/ (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

In the last few years, I've had more of a problem with powdery mildew than I have in the past. Maybe you've struggled with a certain disease or pest destroying your crops. Today I'm sharing how I try to avoid massive crop loss due to diseases, like powdery mildew, or pests. Full Season Garden Masterclass: https://journeywithjill.net/class Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Have you thought about planting edible plants outside of your regular garden space? Whether fruit trees won't fit in your garden, you want herbs near your kitchen, or want beautiful and edible plants in your flower gardens, I have thoughts for you. Today, I'm sharing 5 ideas for planting edibles outside your garden space. SHOW NOTES: Full Season Garden Masterclass Feb 18th: https://journeywithjill.net/class (*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. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Connect with Jill: Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

When should you apply mulch in relation to when you plant? There are a few things to consider! From soil temperature to the size of the plants, I share some of my thoughts about mulch and when to apply. Learn more about mulch: 4 types of mulch Sign up for the Full Season Garden Masterclass: journeywithjill.net/class More free resources and weekly garden tips