Very Good Gardening

Christen McCoy
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Very Good Gardening is for all of the gardeners, whether beginner or experienced. Christen McCoy talks all things gardening and shares her experiences with successes and failures.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 15 - Gardening Q&A

    Welcome to Episode 15 of the Very Good Gardening Podcast. In this episode I am answering your gardening questions in a community Q and A using questions submitted from my social media pages. We cover a wide range of beginner and intermediate gardening topics including how to grow garlic, when to harvest common garden vegetables, how to plant potatoes, and what gardening zone I grow in here in Maryland. If you are planning your vegetable garden for the season or trying to improve your harvests, this episode is packed with practical tips that will help you grow more food successfully. Topics discussed in this episode include: • How to grow garlic in a home garden • When and how to harvest popular garden crops • Planting potatoes for a productive harvest • Beginner vegetable gardening tips • Growing food in a backyard garden • Common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them If you are interested in vegetable gardening, beginner gardening tips, growing garlic, planting potatoes, harvesting vegetables, or gardening in USDA Zone 7b, this episode will give you helpful guidance for the growing season. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support Very Good Gardening, check out my gardening merch shop on Fourthwall. You will find gardening themed shirts and other items designed for people who love growing their own food. You can also join my Bonus View page where I share exclusive harvest to table recipes using food grown in the garden. These recipes are not shared anywhere else and are perfect if you want ideas for cooking what you grow. Follow Very Good Gardening for more vegetable gardening tips, garden planning advice, seed starting help, and seasonal gardening guidance. Now go grow something very good.

    30 min

  2. MAR 9

    Episode 14 - All About Peppers

    In this episode of the Very Good Gardening podcast, we’re talking all about peppers. Whether you want to grow sweet peppers, hot peppers, or a mix of both, peppers are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow in your garden. I’m breaking down the differences between sweet and hot peppers, how I start my pepper seeds using heat mats, and why peppers need such a long growing season. I’ll also talk about common questions gardeners have like whether or not you should top your pepper plants, how to help them thrive through the summer, and what you can do now to set yourself up for a successful pepper harvest later in the season. If you’ve struggled with peppers in the past or you’re growing them for the first time, this episode will help you understand how to give them the best start possible. If you want to support Very Good Gardening, check out my Fourthwall shop where you can find gardening themed merch. Every purchase helps support the podcast and the content I create. And if you love turning your harvest into meals, make sure to check out my Bonus View page. That’s where I share exclusive harvest-to-table recipes that you won’t find anywhere else. Thanks for listening and happy gardening.

    27 min

  3. MAR 1

    Episode 13 - March Gardening Tasks

    In Episode 13 of the Very Good Gardening podcast, I’m walking you through everything I do in my Maryland Zone 7b garden during the month of March. March is one of the busiest and most important months of the entire gardening season. This is when I clean and organize my greenhouse and garden shed, fertilize my garlic, start tomatoes, herbs, and flowers indoors, order and spread mulch throughout the walkways, and begin transitioning the garden from winter crops to spring growth. I’m also managing cold frames, checking on carrots and lettuce, and preparing beds for what’s coming next. If you’ve ever wondered what you should actually be doing in March to set your garden up for success, this episode gives you a realistic, step by step look at how I approach it. If you want to support the channel, check out my garden inspired apparel on Fourthwall. And if you’re looking for exclusive harvest to table recipes using what we grow, those are available only on my Bonus View page. That’s where I share the meals that turn our harvest into very good gardening and very good recipes. Thanks for listening and happy gardening

    22 min

  4. FEB 22

    Episode 12 - Prepping for the Spring Garden

    Episode 12 is all about prepping for the garden and setting yourself up for a smooth, productive growing season. In this episode, I’m walking through exactly what I’m doing right now to get ready for spring. We’re talking about planning layouts, checking seed inventory, starting seeds on schedule, refreshing soil, organizing supplies, and making sure your garden systems are ready before things get busy. Whether you’re growing in raised beds, in-ground rows, containers, or a greenhouse, this episode will help you feel prepared instead of overwhelmed. If you want to support the channel, shop my garden-inspired merch on Fourthwall. Every purchase helps me keep creating free gardening content for you. And if you love my harvest-to-table meals and want all of my recipes in one place, head over to BonusView. I have a free preview video there so you can see what it’s all about. Thanks for listening and as always go grow something Very Good.

    23 min

  5. FEB 15

    Episode 11 - Herbs

    In this episode, I’m talking all about herbs and how they can completely transform your garden and your kitchen. We’re diving into perennial versus annual herbs, which ones are worth planting once and enjoying for years, and which ones I replant every season. I’m sharing how I start my herbs from seed, which varieties I choose and why, and how herbs can support pollinators while also filling your harvest basket. We’ll also talk about preserving herbs so nothing goes to waste. From drying and freezing to making herb blends you will actually use, I’m walking through simple ways to make your garden work for you all year long. And of course, I’m sharing my favorite basil varieties and how I use them in everyday cooking. If you want to grab some fun garden themed merch, check out my Fourthwall shop linked in the show notes. And if you love my harvest to table meals and want all the recipes in one place, head to my Bonus View page where you can watch a free preview video and see what it’s all about. Thanks for listening to Very Good Gardening. As always, keep growing and keep it Very Good.

    27 min

  6. FEB 8

    Episode 10 - Garden Mistakes I Still Make

    This is the tenth episode of the podcast, and today I’m talking all about gardening mistakes. Not the dramatic, garden-ending kind, but the very real, very common mistakes that almost every gardener makes at some point, including me. From planting things too early, to overwatering, to growing crops you don’t actually like to eat, I’m walking through the lessons that only come from doing this year after year. These are the mistakes that taught me how to garden smarter, waste less time, and enjoy the process a whole lot more. If you’re a beginner gardener, this episode will help you avoid some common frustrations. And if you’ve been gardening for a while, chances are you’ll recognize a few of these and maybe feel a little less alone in them. If you enjoy garden-to-table cooking and want to see how I use what I grow in real meals, all of my full recipes and bonus content live on my BonusView page. https://bonusview.com/verygoodgardening And if you’re looking for gardening merch or want to support my work, you can find everything on my Fourthwall. https://verygoodgardening-shop.fourthwall.com Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode. Until then, go grow something very good.

    28 min

  7. FEB 1

    Episode 9 - Seed Starting

    Seed starting can feel overwhelming, especially when every chart and calendar seems to say something different. In this episode, I walk through exactly how I approach seed starting at home and what actually matters for beginner gardeners. I share what I have already started, including onions and brassicas, what I start later like peppers and tomatoes, and how I decide which herbs and flowers get an early start and which ones can wait. We talk about timing, space, light, and realistic expectations so you can grow strong seedlings without burning yourself out or buying unnecessary supplies. This episode is focused on practical, real world seed starting for home gardeners who just want healthy plants and a productive garden. If you want to support the podcast, check out my Fourthwall shop for gardening related items and merch. For full garden to table recipes, extended content, and behind the scenes access, you can find me on BonusView. https://verygoodgardening-shop.fourthwall.com https://bonusview.com/verygoodgardening

    27 min

  8. JAN 25

    Episode 8 - Preserves in Winter

    This episode describes all of the way I use my garden preserves during the winter. From canning to freezing to dehydrating, I use a variety of ways to make sure my garden harvests last throughout the year. If you'd like to support the podcast, visit my fourthwall shop for some fun garden merch: https://verygoodgardening-shop.fourthwall.com

    16 min
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Very Good Gardening is for all of the gardeners, whether beginner or experienced. Christen McCoy talks all things gardening and shares her experiences with successes and failures.

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  • Creator
    Christen McCoy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christen McCoy
  • Show Website
    Very Good Gardening