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It's Not Too Late! Plant These Crops in June Jun 18, 2026

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Think you've missed your chance to plant a productive garden? Think again. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia share the best crops to plant in June that can still produce a harvest before fall. Learn which fast-growing vegetables thrive in summer and how to make the most of the remaining growing season.

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are gardening trends helpful or hype Jun 11, 2026

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Are gardening trends helping gardeners grow more food, or are they just social media hype? In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia discuss some of the most popular gardening trends making the rounds online. From viral garden hacks to trendy growing methods, we explore what's worth trying, what's overrated, and how to separate good gardening advice from internet fads.

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Want More Food? Plant These Crops in June Jun 04, 2026

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Want more food from your garden this season? In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia discuss the best crops to plant in June for a productive summer and fall harvest.

Many gardeners think they've missed their chance once spring planting is over, but June is one of the most important months for keeping your garden producing. Learn which vegetables thrive when planted in June, how to maximize garden space, and the strategies we use to keep fresh food coming from the garden for months.

In this episode: • The best vegetables to plant in June • How to extend your harvest season • Succession planting tips for continuous production • Crops that thrive in summer heat • Ways to grow more food from the same garden space

Whether you're gardening in raised beds, containers, or a traditional garden, these June planting tips can help you grow a bigger harvest and make the most of your growing season.

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The Easiest Crops to Preserve for Year-Round Food May 28, 2026

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In this Backyard Gardens Podcast episode, we talk about the easiest crops to preserve for year-round food and which garden vegetables give you the most long-term value. From potatoes and sweet potatoes to garlic, onions, beans, corn, and winter squash, these are the crops that can feed you for months after harvest.

We also cover simple food preservation methods like curing, freezing, drying, canning, and storage so you can waste less and become more self-sufficient from your backyard garden.

If you want to grow more food security at home, this episode is for you.

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the ultimate guide to growing food cheaper May 21, 2026

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Most of us started trying to grow our own food to save money. Is that really the case though? If you grow it right you can save money. In this episode we talk about which crops we think are best to save money when growing you own food in your backyard garden.

Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.

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top tips for your most successful summer garden May 14, 2026

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Going from a spring to a summer garden can be a bit tricky. After all, the garden has totally different needs in the warm summer months. These tips will help you get your summer garden off to a great start and hopefully to amazing, bountiful harvests.

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This is what you need to plant in May May 07, 2026

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May is a busy time in the garden and it can be easy to get lost in what to plant. In this episode we talk about what should be planted in the month of May in a southern garden and a northern garden.

Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.

Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop

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Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta

Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard

Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule

Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens

Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner

Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens

Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com

Survival and fear keep the garden alive Apr 30, 2026

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Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.

Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop

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Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta

Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard

Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule

Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens

Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner

Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens

Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com

when to and when not to companion plant Apr 23, 2026

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There is a time and place for companion planting in your garden. Just when is the right time is the question.

Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.

Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop

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Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta

Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard

Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule

Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens

Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner

Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens

Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com

You should be Intercropping if you need to Apr 16, 2026

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Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.

Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop

Veggo garden- https://www.vegogarden.com code sbh10off

Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard

Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule

Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens

Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner

Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens

Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com

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