Organic Gardening For Beginners: Tips To Plan And Grow Your Own Productive Garden

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Even though a shady garden space isn't ideal for all gardeners, there are still a ton of options when choosing what to plant. Plus, with the tips in this episode, you might be able to adapt to your shady situation that you have in the past.

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It's planting time! Finally, the month of the last spring frosts is here and we're able to plant out so many things. 
Tomatoes, peppers, squash, zinnia, sunflower, and so many more summer crops can make their way tot the garden. 

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You've got a flat of plants, a garden almost ready to plant out, and no time to get it done. Sound familiar? This episode will give you seven tips to help you get your garden in the ground with a minimum of fuss and no time wasted on tasks that don't move the needle the way you want it to go. 
-Which seedlings you should buy at this point in the season for earlier harvest
-Why getting a trellis in at planting will save you time later on
-My favorite way to spread mulch quickly
-and a few other tips learned along the way. 
Happy gardening!

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If you're still wondering what to plant, this episode lays it all out for you. Short and snappy instructions tell you how to lay out a single 4x8 raised bed with the right combination and location of your plants so they all thrive and you get months of harvests of fresh veggies, flowers, and herbs.

If you want a more detailed seasonal guide, snag a copy of my Garden Layout Templates that provide a visual guide to bring you from season to season without a bare spot in the garden or your kitchen. Purchases help support the show and your garden. Win-win!

Happy gardening!

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Here is an amazing list of resources during the peak learning time of the season. Plants are going in, seeds are getting started, and these channels will help you learn so much, from composting to self sufficiency to growing flowers in soil blocks.

Huw Richards

Charles Dowding

Shifting Roots

No-Till Growers: I misspoke here and said No Till Farmer, so make sure to search for himm as “No-Till Growers”

Epic Gardening

Growing In The Garden

Regenerative Gardening with Blossom and Branch Farm

Self Sufficient Me

Check them out because I guarantee you'll find at least one new channel to add to your rotation!

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Soil, fertilizers, compost, and more can all be so confusing when getting your garden started. This episode breaks it down in a very simplified manner that will help you know the next step you need to take to get your garden ready for the season.

I mention a ton of resources, including:
My seed starting recipe:
4 parts coco coir (or peat moss)
1 part compost, worm castings, or a mix
.5 part vermiculite (sometimes more depending on the weather. In warmer weather, I add more because it holds moisture)
.5 part perlite
Sprinkle of azomite according to package application instructions

Mix everything well and moisten before sowing seeds in the mix

JADAM with Huw Richards YouTube video
In-Bed Worm Composting with Angela from Growing In The Garden
Soil Amending Simplified by Jesse Frost of No-Till Growers, an awesome soil scientist and farmer

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Don't let your seedlings go into shock or die after you spent all that time growing them! In today's episode you'll learn about:

What is hardening off?

How do I harden off my seedlings?

What's the best time of day to transplant

Ways to protect seedlings: row covers, low tunnels

Beginner mistakes

Grab your seed starting checklist here with a full hardening off schedule:
Seed Starting Checklist

Then get your Garden Layout Templates to plan out what/where/how many of everything you'll grow this year!

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