The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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Q&A: Is treated wood safe for raised garden beds? Mar 27, 2020

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Is treated lumber safe for raised bed gardens? I have always used pressure treated lumber in my raised beds. I just built a new bed and wanted to make sure the lumber I had always used was safe. After looking at the research, I feel safe with it. Listen in as I explain and check out the links below to learn more!

Links for reference:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/toxicity-concerns-about-raised-bed-construction-materials

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/raised-bed-lumber-pressure-treated-safe

https://extension.psu.edu/environmental-soil-issues-garden-use-of-treated-lumber

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128 - Sacrifices of Gardening Mar 24, 2020

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I know that we can all talk about the benefits of gardening! We can share about the fresh produce, the home canned goodies, and the beauty that our gardens bring. But are we ready for the sacrifices? Yes, they're real! For me, they are VERY worth it but I still think we should talk about them. What do you sacrifice for your garden?

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Q&A: What's the point of a summer cover crop? Mar 20, 2020

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What's the point of a summer cover crop? Last year, I used buckwheat as a cover crop in the middle of my season because I had to pull out some diseased squash. I didn't want my garden to be empty and at risk of more weeds and I wanted to keep my soil healthy. Listen here to find out even more benefits to a summer cover crop!

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127 - Early Spring To-Do List Mar 17, 2020

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Do you have an early spring garden checklist? As I've learned to extend my growing season and plan my garden in more efficient way, I've begun getting ready well before my average last frost date. Today I'm sharing all about what I do in my garden approximately one month before my average last frost date.

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Q&A: Is it necessary to fertilize seedlings? Mar 13, 2020

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For the most part, if you'll be getting your plants in the ground fairly quickly, you won't need to fertilize your seedlings. Check out this episode to hear more!

Soil Blocks: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/01/29/soil-blocking-pros-and-cons-to-using-soil-blocks-in-indoor-seed-starting/

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126 - 3 Raised Bed Soil Mixes Compared Mar 10, 2020

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Have you ever wondered what kind of raised bed soil mix is the best?

I have been growing in raised beds from the very beginning of my garden journey. Up until last year, I used native soil on my property to fill them. But when I needed to find soil outside my property for three new raised beds last season, I decided to conduct an experiment. I tested three different raised bed soil mixes and today I'm sharing the results of my year-long test.

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Perfect Soil Recipe: https://joegardener.com/podcast/raised-bed-gardening-pt-2/

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Q&A: Should You Line the Bottom of Raised Beds? Mar 06, 2020

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Many people ask me about lining the bottom of your raised beds, especially if you have a problem with ground dwelling pests. Make sure you avoid anything impermeable, like plastic or landscape fabric. Organic material such as cardboard or newspaper could be an option but isn't always necessary. Listen for more help deciding if you should line the bottom of your raised beds!

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125- Bees, Caterpillars, and the Importance of Insects with Dr Tallamy Mar 03, 2020

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Today, I'm joined by Dr. Douglas Tallamy and have a great conversation about bees, caterpillars, and how important insects are for our gardens and the world around us. He has a new book, Nature's Best Hope, that will help us to think about our gardens in a holistic way.

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Plants Good for Pollinators:

Sunflowers

Goldenrods

Willows

Asters

Black Cherry

Plums

Maples

Fringe Tree

Native Holly

Button Bush

Clethra

Bottle Brush Buckeye

Oak Trees

Find plants in your area: https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder

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Q&A: How can I grow cold and warm season crops in the same bed? Feb 28, 2020

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Can you grow cool weather and warm season crops in the same bed? Short answer, yes! With succession and relay planting, this is totally possible. Listen to this Q&A to hear more.

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124 - 9 Simple Succession Planting Combinations Feb 25, 2020

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If you're looking to get more harvest from the same space, succession planting is one of the top ways to do it. But where do you start to understand which succession planting combinations might work for your garden?

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Full Season Garden Masterclass Feb 25th: https://journeywithjill.net/class

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More Succession Planting Ideas: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/05/01/succession-planting-ideas-to-keep-your-garden-producing-all-season/

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