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Feeling guilty that your garden doesn't look like it used to? You're not alone. In this episode, I share how my own season of life changed my garden—and how you can adjust yours with less stress and more joy. You'll learn practical ways to right-size your garden for your time, energy, and goals (no shame required).
Seasonal series (starts Nov 2): Garden Audit – free 5-day email Quick daily prompts + optional short videos to review what worked, what didn't, and shape a vision for next season. Join here: https://journeywithjill.net/audit
free download: Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet Your first (or best) garlic crop—timing, spacing, curing. https://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet
Complete Garden Planner – Plan and track your season simply: https://shop.journeywithjill.net/
Key Takeaways
Your garden should fit your current capacity, not your past one.
Define success for this season: a few crops you love may be enough.
Scale systems, not just space—irrigation, succession planting, simple trellises.
Use transitions (injury, grief, busy years) to pause, simplify, and reset.
Fall is prime for planting garlic; set it up well and let it work all winter.
Resource Links
Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet (free): https://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet
Friday Emails (newsletter): https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
Recommended Brands & Products: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Podcast archive: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/
Sponsor(s) for this Episode
Organic Rev – I mix Rev 50/50 with water to water in garlic trenches and often pre-soak cloves. Use code JILL10 to save 10%: https://journeywithjill.net/organicrev. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Disclaimer Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links mentioned may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase.
 By Jill McSheehy
By Jill McSheehy4.7
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Feeling guilty that your garden doesn't look like it used to? You're not alone. In this episode, I share how my own season of life changed my garden—and how you can adjust yours with less stress and more joy. You'll learn practical ways to right-size your garden for your time, energy, and goals (no shame required).
Seasonal series (starts Nov 2): Garden Audit – free 5-day email Quick daily prompts + optional short videos to review what worked, what didn't, and shape a vision for next season. Join here: https://journeywithjill.net/audit
free download: Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet Your first (or best) garlic crop—timing, spacing, curing. https://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet
Complete Garden Planner – Plan and track your season simply: https://shop.journeywithjill.net/
Key Takeaways
Your garden should fit your current capacity, not your past one.
Define success for this season: a few crops you love may be enough.
Scale systems, not just space—irrigation, succession planting, simple trellises.
Use transitions (injury, grief, busy years) to pause, simplify, and reset.
Fall is prime for planting garlic; set it up well and let it work all winter.
Resource Links
Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet (free): https://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet
Friday Emails (newsletter): https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
Recommended Brands & Products: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Podcast archive: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/
Sponsor(s) for this Episode
Organic Rev – I mix Rev 50/50 with water to water in garlic trenches and often pre-soak cloves. Use code JILL10 to save 10%: https://journeywithjill.net/organicrev. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Disclaimer Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links mentioned may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase.

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