The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

By Jill McSheehy

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The Beginner’s Garden Podcast with Jill McSheehy provides easy-to-understand tips, and information, and resources to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure — big or small.

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Q&A: Do I need fertilizer i...

02.26.2021

Do I need a fertilizer if I use compost? What is the difference? I'll clarify this for you on today's Q&A.; Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will ...

The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy episodes:

02.26.2021 Q&A: Do I need fertilizer if I use compost? Do I need a fertilizer if I use compost? What is the difference? I'll clarify this for you on today's Q&A.; Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will ...
02.23.2021 174 -- Homegrown Spices with Tasha Greer Today I'm diving into homegrown spices with Tasha Greer author of Grow your own Spices. 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 ...
02.19.2021 Q&A - What direction should my trellises face? What direction should my trellises face? I'll share a tip on what you should know when planning your vertical garden. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn ...
02.16.2021 173 - 10 Steps to Planning a Multiple Season Garden Layout How do I put this garden layout puzzle together? I'll walk you through how I settled my garden layout for 2021. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will ...
02.12.2021 Q&A: How close can companion plants be planted next to each other? How close can companion plants be planted next to each other? Today, we will scratch the surface of that question. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn ...
02.09.2021 172 - Companion Planting Disasters Have you ever researched companion planting? How do you keep all the information straight? Today, I want to share with you why I believe some combinations don't work and what I would change. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, ...
02.05.2021 Q&A: When do I plant cool season crops? When do I plant cool season crops? I will give you some tips to answer this question on today's Q & A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we ...
02.02.2021 171 - Plant Timing Tips for Tomatoes and Peppers In today’s episode we’re talking about timing tips for tomatoes and peppers that go beyond simply knowing your average last frost date. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we ...
01.29.2021 Q&A: Which tomato varieties are best for canning? Which tomatoes are best for canning? Today, I am sharing which varieties I use in my own home canning. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a ...
01.26.2021 170 - Choosing Your Crops: Begin with the End in Mind How do I want to use this vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower? If you're wondering what that looks like or means for you, we discuss all of the details that go into choosing your crops in today's podcast. Show Notes: ...
01.22.2021 Q&A: What crops have I NEVER planted from seed indoors? Today I am sharing with you the 5 seeds I have never started indoors. 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 ...
01.19.2021 169 - Pros & Cons of Soil Blocking for Indoor Seed Starting Interested in soil blocking? Today I am providing you with all the information you need to decide if this method is right for you. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a ...
01.15.2021 Q&A: Does it matter where I buy seeds? Do I buy seeds at the big box store or order from a catalog? I will share my thoughts about that on today's episode. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a ...
01.12.2021 168 - Is Indoor Seed Starting Right for You? Is indoor seed starting right for you? I will ask you three questions to help you decide. Before You Sow Mini Course Free through January 31, 2021! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click ...
12.22.2020 167 - 7 Ways to Pre-Plan Your 2021 Garden Already dreaming of next years garden? We will talk about a few things to get your mind ready to plan for 2021. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we ...
12.18.2020 Q&A What is New & Unique About the 2021 Complete Garden Planner? Want to know what's new in the 2021 Complete Garden Planner? I'll let you know just that in today's Q&A.; Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn ...
12.15.2020 166 - Garden Gadget Wish List New and useful gardening tools I am enjoying this year. Show Notes: Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals. ...
12.11.2020 Q & A Straw Bale Garden Fertilizer to Garden Soil? Why wouldn't you fertilize your garden soil like a straw bale? We will answer that question on today's Q&A.; Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a ...
12.08.2020 165-Complete Container Herb Gardening - Sue Goetz The endless possibilities of container herb gardening, and your questions answered by talking with Sue Goetz author of Complete Container Herb Gardening. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we ...
12.04.2020 Q & A Is the 3 Sisters Method a Good Idea? On today's Q&A; we will address some of the pros and cons in my experience of the 3 sisters gardening method. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will ...
12.01.2020 164-Homemade Gifts From the Garden Looking for Christmas gift ideas? On today's podcast I'm sharing some of my favorite homemade gifts from the garden. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a ...
11.27.2020 Q&A Can I grow cilantro now? Absolutely, you can plant cilantro now! On today's Q&A; I'll tell you why. 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 ...
11.24.2020 163 - What I'm Thankful for in 2020 What are you thankful for? Even though this has been a difficult year, I've found things to be thankful for and I'm sharing them with you today. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through ...
11.18.2020 Q&A Luffa Questions Have you heard about growing Luffa? I'll share my experience with you today. 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 ...
11.17.2020 162 - Simplifying Compost What do you think is the biggest mistake that home gardeners make when it comes to composting? This is the topic we are going to revisit today and how to simplify this process. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, ...
11.13.2020 Q&A - What if my garlic sprouts early? What happens if you plant your garlic in the fall and it sprouts early? We will talk about what that means on today's Q & A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and ...
11.10.2020 161 - Straw Bale Garden Results Wondering about the straw bale gardening method? I'm sharing the results from my first straw bale gardening experience. SHOW NOTES: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission ...
11.06.2020 Q&A - Do You Need To Cover Herbs In Winter? Should I cover my herbs? I'll help you answer that question on todays Q& A. 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 ...
11.03.2020 160 - Ways to Nurture Your Mental Health in the Garden's Off - Season Winter Blue's got you down? Today I'm talking about the mental benefits of gardening with licensed counselor Whitney Caves. SHOW NOTES: Whitney's Website http://whitney-caves.com/ Whitney's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneycaves/?hl=en (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make ...
10.30.2020 How to use Coffee Grounds in the Garden Ever wondered how you can use coffee grounds in your garden? I'll share how I use mine with you in today's Q & A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a ...
10.27.2020 159 - Basic Season Extension and Overwintering Crops How low of a temperature can my fall and winter crops withstand? Do I need to cover them in some way? We will look at season extension and more on today’s podcast. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which ...
10.23.2020 Greenhouse Questions Today I'm answering questions about my new Greenhouse. 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.) Portable Greenhouse https://amzn.to/2IBV2K1 Yoderbilt ...
10.20.2020 158 - What's Wrong With My Raised Bed Soil? What's wrong with my plants? A more accurate question would probably be, what's wrong with my soil? Today we will talk about what makes up good soil. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through ...
10.16.2020 Q&A Is it Too Late to Plant? Today I will help you figure out if it is too late to plant crops in your garden this time of year. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we ...
10.13.2020 157 - 6 Simple Herbs for Health and How to Use Them - Carolyn Thomas from Homesteading Family Have you ever considered that some of the herbs you are already growing could be useful to you to use for health and even medicinal remedies? Carol of the Homesteading Family is sharing her knowledge of herbs to treat common ...
10.09.2020 Q&A What can I do to Prepare for Next Season What can I do to prepare for next season? I'll share a few tips to hopefully help you have a more successful season. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, ...
10.06.2020 156 - What I'll Keep & Change Next Season Have you started thinking about what you're going to do for next seasons garden? Today, I'm sharing some of the things I'm going to continue, some I will change, and some dreams I have for next season. SHOW NOTES: (*links ...
10.02.2020 Q&A - Do you pull plants out by the root when removing? Today we are talking about how to remove a plant in your garden. Should you pull it out by the root or cut it at soil level? SHOW NOTES: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through ...
09.29.2020 155 - Summer Garden 2020 - Failures How do you view failure? The garden is teaching me to view failure in a whole new way. Join me today to hear what I've learned from this years garden failures. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means ...
09.25.2020 Q&A: Is it best to grow herbs in containers? Is it best to grow herbs in containers? Do they grow as well? Here’s my perspective on growing herbs in containers. SHOW NOTES: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will ...
09.22.2020 154 - Summer Garden 2020 - Successes How did your Summer Garden of 2020 end up doing? I'm sharing 9 of the biggest garden successes I had this summer, and what I learned from them. SHOW NOTES: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click ...
09.18.2020 Q&A: Should I Test My Soil in Each Bed? Do you need to test your soil in each raised bed you have? On today's podcast I'll share my thoughts on soil testing and some options you have for soil testing. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means ...
09.15.2020 153 - Planting Garlic - Prepping the Soil for Best Bulb Harvest Ready to start planting your garlic? I am going to share what I think contributed to the results of THE BEST garlic harvest I have ever had. SHOW NOTES: Episode 32 - How to Plant Garlic https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/10/09/how-to-plant-garlic-3-most-frequently-asked-questions-beginners-garden-podcast/ Episode 60 - ...
09.11.2020 Q&A: What is a tomato leader? What is topping off? What is a tomato leader? What is topping off? On today's Q&A; I will be clarifying some gardening terminology concerning tomatoes. Show Notes: Pruning Tomatoes: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/05/14/is-pruning-tomato-plants-necessary/ Tomato Trellising Options: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/04/10/tomato-trellising-deciding-which-method-is-right-for-you/ Tomato Stakes vs. Cages: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/03/19/is-it-better-to-stake-or-cage-tomatoes/ .Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: ...
09.08.2020 152 - Late Summer To-Do List Feeling a little burnout? That's okay because today I am going to share a completely doable to-do list to get you ready for that fall garden. SHOW NOTES: Episode 137: Compost Piles vs Tumblers https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/137-compost-piles-vs-tumblers Episode 102:Garden Tasks to Transition ...
09.04.2020 Q&A: What do I do with overgrown tomato plants? What should you do with your tomato plants who's vines are taller than you? I have a few suggestions in today's Q & A. .Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill: Get ...
09.01.2020 151 - Fall Gardening in Different Climates with Kevin Espiritu and Melissa K Norris Today we are talking about the fall garden with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening and Melissa K Norris of Pioneering Today. They will be share with us how their different climates affect their fall gardens. SHOW NOTES: 9 Crops to ...
08.28.2020 Q&A: How long do you let plants stay in the garden before taking out? When should I pull my plants? When should I leave them? I'm going to scratch the surface on those questions in today's Q&A.; SHOW NOTES: Beginner’s Garden Complete Garden Planner & Journal Printable https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ The Beginner’s Garden Blog – How ...
08.25.2020 150 - Gardening Principles I Don't Compromise ( and ones I let slide ) Few things in the gardening world are black and white. And what works for one gardener may not work for another. After a lot of research and trial and error, here is my list of garden principles I don't compromise ...
08.21.2020 Q&A: What does it mean to "add compost?" Can compost be purchased? If so, where? Does it come in a bag? If so, what is it called? These are great questions. Today, I will answer these and share with you what I use for compost in my garden. ...

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