The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure -- big or small. When I began gardening in 2013, I scoured books and Internet resources to find all the information I could. Although good information was abundant, I had trouble understanding all the gardening lingo and sifting through the information to figure out what would work for me. In this podcast, my aim is to provide helpful information while explaining the gardening lingo as we go. I want to equip YOU to have the best start ever this gardening season!

  1. 394 - 3 Big Fall Garden Failures

    6 HR AGO

    394 - 3 Big Fall Garden Failures

    In this episode, Jill shares her experiences with both failures and successes in her fall garden. She opens up about her struggles, including the challenges growing carrots, potatoes, and spinach, and offers insights into what went wrong and what can be learned from her mistakes. Jill also discusses her successful crops like broccoli and cabbage, providing tips for overcoming common gardening issues and improving your harvests.    00:53 Sharing Personal Struggles and Lessons 03:55 Fall Garden Failure: Carrots 13:14 Fall Garden Failure: Potatoes 20:30 Greenhouse Challenges and Lessons Learned 22:36 Spinach Planting Experiment 32:49 Broccoli and Cabbage Success 37:38 Lettuce and Greens Mastery   Show Notes: My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    44 min
  2. 393 - 10 Garden Projects for Fall & Winter

    5 NOV

    393 - 10 Garden Projects for Fall & Winter

    This week Jill is talking about 10 different projects you can do in the fall and winter seasons. Fall and winter are a great time to knock out some bigger projects because the slower season allows you more time to work on the big things that might take awhile and also plan them out to work best for you.  Links Mentioned:  Next Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/falljumpstart Filling raised beds - https://youtu.be/wrV3IzaUtkI?si=nadU-9YgGyHMLSjG Free download: Trellis Ideas - https://journeywithjill.net/6-trellis My lazy composting method - https://youtu.be/QXc-AzjOVbY?si=Y-xcx7tvaQU4bdzr Podcast Episode 266: Using Fall Leaves in the Garden: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/266-using-fall-leaves-in-the-garden Garden Organization - https://youtu.be/FG6dVKjXc24?si=MNnD-LeXoVKEVUFm DIY raised bed irrigation - https://youtu.be/dlxsapM_1ec?si=8pj6QCV9TMJH2i0G  Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV  Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces depleted soil carbon and bacterial biomass, and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order Want to learn more about Organic REV? Enroll in my FREE course that teaches you how to use REV in seed starting, transplanting and so much more! Click here to enroll. My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    41 min
  3. 392 - Garden Clean-Up: Soil Rejuvenation, Pest & Disease Prevention, & Preparing for Spring

    29 OCT

    392 - Garden Clean-Up: Soil Rejuvenation, Pest & Disease Prevention, & Preparing for Spring

    This week, Jill delves into the many facets of greenhouse gardening, sharing her wealth of experience from over four years of active use. Designed for both prospective and seasoned greenhouse owners, the episode covers essential topics such as the distinctions between greenhouses and high tunnels, optimal greenhouse placement, and the critical importance of heat management and ventilation. Whether you’re looking to start fresh or optimize an existing setup, these tips will help you revolutionize your gardening approach.   00:00 Introduction to Greenhouse Season 00:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment? 02:37 Defining Greenhouses and High Tunnels 04:58 Understanding My Greenhouse Setup 06:58 Lesson 1: Maximizing Greenhouse Use 20:51 Lesson 2: Faster and Healthier Plant Growth 25:15 Lesson 3: The Importance of Supplemental Heat 28:45 Understanding Greenhouse Heating 29:42 The Importance of Ventilation 33:07 Choosing the Right Greenhouse Location 39:23 Watering Challenges in Greenhouses 42:49 The Personal Benefits of a Greenhouse 46:51 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment?   Links Mentioned:  Fall Garden Clean Up Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/falljumpstart  Cover Crops for Beginners: https://youtu.be/Y6j-DbfUWO4?si=Eupf9zFue-fOG4-i Cover Crops Start to Finish: https://youtu.be/7x3H6_dSH1g?si=wlc0sUvKSYHGzgFK Cover Crops with True Leaf Market: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/198-fall-cover-crops-with-true-leaf-market  Show Notes: My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    45 min
  4. 391 - 7 Lessons from 4 Years with a Greenhouse

    22 OCT

    391 - 7 Lessons from 4 Years with a Greenhouse

    In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, Jill discusses the benefits and uses of greenhouses, sharing insights from her own journey after purchasing a greenhouse in October 2020. She shares seven key lessons learned, including the importance of location, the role of ventilation, and the necessity of supplemental heat.    00:00 Introduction to Greenhouse Season 00:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment? 02:37 Defining Greenhouses and High Tunnels 04:58 Understanding My Greenhouse Setup 06:58 Maximizing Greenhouse Use 20:51 Faster and Healthier Plant Growth 25:15 The Importance of Supplemental Heat 28:45 Understanding Greenhouse Heating 29:42 The Importance of Ventilation 33:07 Choosing the Right Greenhouse Location 39:23 Watering Challenges in Greenhouses 42:49 The Personal Benefits of a Greenhouse 46:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment?   To check out Youderbilt Greenhouses, go to https://journeywithjill.net/yoderbilt  Links Mentioned:  Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/YHkvgkTUJ2ASY8go6  all the greenhouse episodes: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=greenhouse 206 - Greenhouse gardening one year later 298 - Greenhouse gardening in the spring YT videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27_dEHfy9_ZT5EwkOgUVLR7bXLRCny7C Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Yoderbilt Greenhouses My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    54 min
  5. 390 - The Fall Garden Plants' Unique Needs vs Spring Garden

    15 OCT

    390 - The Fall Garden Plants' Unique Needs vs Spring Garden

    This week Jill shares insight on how to care for crops like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli, emphasizing the differences between spring and fall planting. Key topics discussed include managing heat, water, pests, and sunlight for successful fall gardening. Jill also provides three actionable steps to optimize fall crops, discusses watering needs, and the importance of choosing appropriate seed varieties.    00:04 Understanding Cool Season Crops 00:37 Unique Needs of Fall Crops 01:10 Planning Next Year's Content 02:07 Challenges of Growing in Fall 02:28 Managing Heat for Fall Crops 06:24 Transplanting Tips for Fall 12:17 Importance of Watering 19:24 Dealing with Pests 22:57 Sunlight and Fall Crops 26:57 Preparing for Cold Weather 34:35 Action Steps for a Successful Fall Garden   Links Mentioned: Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/YHkvgkTUJ2ASY8go6  Episode 324: How to Plant Fall Crops in the Heat of Summer:  https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/how-to-plant-fall-crops-in-the-heat-of-summer Episode 320: Fall Gardening Q&A https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/fall-gardening-qa Episode 261: Fall Gardening for the Winter Harvest with Becky https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/fall-gardening-qa Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV  Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces depleted soil carbon and bacterial biomass, and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order Want to learn more about Organic REV? Enroll in my FREE course that teaches you how to use REV in seed starting, transplanting and so much more! Click here to enroll. My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    39 min
  6. 389 - Grow Large Garlic (by not skipping these 5 important steps)

    8 OCT

    389 - Grow Large Garlic (by not skipping these 5 important steps)

    In this episode, Jill shares insights on why garlic is the easiest and most rewarding crop to grow. She will delve into five critical adjustments for growing larger garlic bulbs: selecting the right type for your climate, properly preparing the soil, ensuring adequate spacing, minimizing competition with weeds, and appropriate irrigation techniques. Additionally, we want to invite you to a live workshop focused on a beginner’s guide to growing garlic, covering everything from variety selection to harvesting and storage. The importance of correct garlic type based on climate and soil conditions is emphasized, along with practical tips for soil testing, mulching, and spacing. The episode aims to empower both novice and seasoned gardeners to achieve a bountiful garlic harvest. Thank you to our sponsors: Wood Prairie Family Farms    In case you want to skip ahead:    00:00 Introduction to Growing Garlic 01:11 Join the Beginner's Guide to Growing Garlic Workshop 02:40 Adjustment 1: Choosing the Right Type of Garlic 09:38 Adjustment 2: Preparing the Soil 16:50 Adjustment 3: Proper Spacing for Garlic 20:01 Adjustment 4: Weed Control 24:47 Adjustment 5: Irrigation Tips 29:49 Recap and Final Thoughts 30:32 Upcoming Workshop and Conclusion   Soil Kit Link: https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit  Show Notes:  Wood Prairie Family Farms A small family farm on the edge of Maine’s North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border. For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm. Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog.  Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off. My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    34 min
  7. 388 - Green Tomatoes: How to make the most of your tomato harvest before your first frost

    1 OCT

    388 - Green Tomatoes: How to make the most of your tomato harvest before your first frost

    Have you ever wanted to know what you can do with your green tomatoes on the vine when frost is approaching? This week I give you all the options you have to extend your tomato season past frost. Don't forget about your last fall planting that results in your first spring harvest, garlic! Sign up today for my live workshop teaching you all about planting and growing garlic. Click here to learn more! Links Mentioned:  What to do with green tomatoes — https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2022/10/24/what-to-do-with-green-tomatoes/ Topping tomatoes and other tasks before first frost YT video: https://youtu.be/Bj_7xIeWFOE How I had the best tomato year ever podcast — episode 323: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/how-i-had-the-best-tomato-year-ever 318 - 3 common tomato problems in the summer: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/3-common-tomato-problems-for-the-beginning-gardener-in-the-summer research for this episode Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces depleted soil carbon and bacterial biomass, and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order Want to learn more about Organic REV? Enroll in my FREE course that teaches you how to use REV in seed starting, transplanting and so much more! Click here to enroll.   My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

    34 min
  8. 387 - 5 herbs for herbal remedies (that you probably have growing now) with Heidi Villegas of Healing Harvest Homestead

    24 SEPT

    387 - 5 herbs for herbal remedies (that you probably have growing now) with Heidi Villegas of Healing Harvest Homestead

    Have you ever wanted to know more about growing herbs for medicinal use? While I have worked with a few before, I am no expert. This week we're talking with Heidi Villegas to learn more about medicinal herbs and where to start with them. Follow along with Heidi:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiVillegas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingHarvestHomestead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HealingHarvestHomestead Webinar Sign-Up: https://learn.healingharvesthomestead.com/a/2147841257/b4iCwYDs Links Mentioned: 157 - 6 Simple Herbs for Health and How to Use Them: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/157-simple-herbs-for-health-during-cold-flu-season-carolyn-thomas-from-homesteading-family 307 5 medicinal herbs to plant once and grow for years: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/307-5-medicinal-herbs-to-plant-once-and-grow-and-use-for-years 368 11 Kitchen Herbs I always Grow + 4 Medicinal https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/368-11-kitchen-herbs-i-always-grow-4-medicinal-herbs Basic Herbs to Grow for Health and Body Care: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/05/12/basic-herbs-to-grow-for-health-and-body-care/ Medicinal Herb Gardening for Beginners: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/09/10/medicinal-herb-gardening-for-beginners/   Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsor: Heirloom Roses Heirloom Roses For the best own-root roses, choose Heirloom Roses. Heirloom Roses is a family-owned business, based in Oregon, that grows over 900 varieties of own-root roses for gardening in USDA zones 3 through 10. Use my code BEGINNER24 (valid through Sept 30, 2024) for 20% off your order. My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

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Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure -- big or small. When I began gardening in 2013, I scoured books and Internet resources to find all the information I could. Although good information was abundant, I had trouble understanding all the gardening lingo and sifting through the information to figure out what would work for me. In this podcast, my aim is to provide helpful information while explaining the gardening lingo as we go. I want to equip YOU to have the best start ever this gardening season!

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