Want to save money gardening? Make sure you take good care of the few tools you must have in order to do all the digging, shoveling, pruning and watering! Is it the sexiest topic? Heck no! But it's still an important one for new and beginning gardeners. And I'm covering it—and how to go about it—in this episode.

Find pictures and more details in this episode's sister post on the Bee+Basil blog.

It's not just decorative—mulch is super important for the success of any garden! In this episode, I'm going over why that is, along with the top 5 types of garden mulch, their pros and cons, and finally, how to apply it.

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Not everyone has the luxury of trucking in loads of perfect garden soil. Sometimes when it comes to garden soil, you gotta work with what you've been given. These soil amendments are great solutions for addressing the four big soil issues—aeration, water retention, acidity and nutrient value. Not only that, but I'll tell you when it's best to apply them!

There's LOTS of details in this episode, so if you need more info or product links, here's a link to the sister post on my website!

Into the idea of reducing your carbon footprint? Or just into waste reduction in general? Then you're going to love these creative ways to get the most out of your produce, whether it's homegrown or store-bought!

There's so much more to soil than its pH level! In fact, there's a whole world of minerals, nutrients and little creatures lurking below the surface. Want to get a handle on everything you can't see with your eyeballs? Then you should get your soil tested.

See pictures and more details on the soil testing process in this episode's sister post.

How important is nitrogen to plants? Extremely. That means you're better of knowing as much as possible about how they use it, how they get it naturally, and how you can get it to them when nature's supply runs low. I'm covering all that in today's ever-so-slightly congested episode!

It's October, which means it's time to plant garlic! In this episode, I'm covering where to get your seed garlic, why it's best to plant it in fall, and how to plant it. Get excited!

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It's fall, which means it's time for those sweet potatoes to come out of the ground. But when, exactly? And then what do you do with them after? Welp, you should definitely cure them. Here's how!

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You've been watching it grow all summer. But when should you harvest your winter squash? And how? I'm answering both those questions, as well as giving some storage tips in this episode.

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There are lots of ways to preserve fresh herbs, and drying is definitely a favorite. BUT...there are also several ways to dry fresh basil. So I conducted an experiment! A blind taste test, which helped me deduce which method of drying fresh basil netted the best smelling and tasting dried basil.