The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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Q&A: What are must-have crops for your first garden? May 01, 2020

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What are must-have crops for your first garden? I won't give you a list because it depends on many different things. But I'll give you things to think about when you choose crops for YOUR first garden!

Crisis Garden Choices: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/31/9-crops-to-grow-in-a-crisis/

Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

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133- Mid Spring To Dos Apr 28, 2020

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I love this time of year in the garden. I've spent the winter planning and the early spring preparing and now my last frost has passed and I get to start spending more time planting. I've learned a lot about what to do after my last frost and today I'm sharing my list of things you shouldn't forget!

SHOW NOTES:

Early Spring Checklist: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/03/17/early-spring-garden-checklist/

Trellis Options: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/07/plants-that-climb-sprawl-choose-the-best-trellis-option-for-your-garden-big-or-small/

Tomato Trellises: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/04/10/tomato-trellising-deciding-which-method-is-right-for-you/

Other Vertical Growing Options: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/02/vertical-vegetables-unique-diy-ideas-for-any-space/

Cabbage Worms: https://www.journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/04/09/5-organic-cabbage-worm-pest-control-methods/

Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

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Q&A: Where do I start? Apr 24, 2020

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So you want to start a garden, but where do you begin? I started in the fall and I was able to read all the books on gardening. But if you're listening to this in the Spring, you may not have time for that! In this Q&A, I have some great resources for you!

Plan Your Garden in 7 Days: https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/plan-your-garden-in-7-days/

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132 - Straw Bale Gardening with Joel Karsten Apr 21, 2020

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I love trying new things in the garden. Every year, I get to pick something new to try! This year, I am trying straw bale gardening, but it almost didn't happen. Thankfully, I was able to connect with Joel Karsten, the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method, who gave me some great tips for getting started. Today, I get to share my interview with Joel and I know you'll love it as much as I did.

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Find Joel Karsten

Joel's book Straw Bale Gardens Complete: https://amzn.to/2wLOgLX

Joel's free club: https://strawbalegardenclub.com

You can also find him on social media by searching Joel Karsten

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Q&A - Staying at Home and Need Garden Supplies? 10 Ways to Get What You Need Apr 17, 2020

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With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all of us, more people have become interested in gardening. But many new gardeners are encountering unforeseen struggles as they seek to start planting -- namely in acquiring garden supplies.

We are all trying to avoid stores as much as possible, but many online sources are back-ordered or not even accepting orders right now. If you've run into these struggles in finding much-needed garden supplies, here are options to consider.

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131 - Caring for Adolescent Plants Apr 14, 2020

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If you're a gardener, you've heard a lot about what to do when you start seeds and with your seedlings. You've also heard about how to handle harvesting when your plants mature. But you might not have heard about how to handle adolescent plants. You know, when they're in the awkward growing stage before they're mature. So today that's what we'll discuss!

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Q&A - Should You Plant Seeds by Date or Soil Temperature? Apr 10, 2020

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When you look at your soil packets, you'll notice two different types of timelines for planting. One is a based on your average last frost and one is based on soil temperature. Which is better for your garden? Listen to my answer here!

For more on when to plant what: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/

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130 - Hardening Off - Transitioning to the Outdoor Garden Apr 07, 2020

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After you've started your seeds, how do you transition them to the outdoor garden? Also known as hardening off plants, this is a critical step to get your seedlings ready to go outside. In this post, I'll share what you need to know to successfully transition your seedlings to the garden.

SHOW NOTES:

Seeds vs Transplants: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/01/24/seeds-or-transplants-which-to-grow-when-to-plant/

When to Plant: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/

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Q&A: What If You Have a Black Thumb? Apr 03, 2020

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What if you have a black thumb? I know a lot of people who want to start a garden for the first time, but they are scared. Maybe you have tried to grow something before and it just didn't work out. Well, I want to give you some hope! Even YOU can garden! I have some tips just for you.

Link to episode #44: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/03/27/plant-guide-getting-crops-ground-right-time/ Soil thermometer I use: https://amzn.to/3d7i1ax (*affiliate link)

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129 - Preparedness Gardening in Uncertain Times with Kevin Espiritu and Melissa K Norris Mar 31, 2020

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I'm sure you're like me and the last couple of weeks have turned your world upside down. I've heard from a lot of you that you're thinking about your garden a little differently this year. So I had the opportunity to visit with my friends Melissa K Norris of Pioneering Today and Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening about the crops we would grow in a preparedness garden. Hope you enjoy!

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For more, visit: https://journeywithjill.net/129

Visit Kevin at: www.epicgardening.com

And check out his video of 9 survival crops here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKFLtixxlc

Visit Melissa at: www.melissaknorris.com

And her video of planning your garden to feed your family for a year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e28Yhm1aY_s

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