The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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Q&A - What item should a beginning canner start with, and what pressure canner is a good choice? Feb 21, 2020

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I have loved canning the past few years. It was fun to get a question about canning supplies and what I would pick to can first. If you love to can your garden produce, what would you recommend?

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Canning Resources:

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/07/16/preserving-the-harvest-beginners-guide-to-freezing-canning-and-dehydrating-supply-list/

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/07/17/get-started-with-home-canning/

https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/use-kitchen-aid-mixer-prepare-tomatoes-canning-using-fruit-vegetable-strainer-attachment/

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123 - 5 Ways to Make Efficient Use of Garden Space Feb 18, 2020

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Are you ready to plan your garden efficiently? What are the best ways to maximize your harvest in a small space? Don't we all want the best harvest out of our space? Today I'm sharing 5 ways we can efficiently plan our garden spaces.

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Full Season Garden Masterclass Feb 18th: https://journeywithjill.net/class

Dream to Garden Online Course: https://journeywithjill.net/dream

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

Companion Planting: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/02/26/companion-planting-pest-control/

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

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Q&A - How can I avoid massive crop loss due to diseases or pests? Feb 14, 2020

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In the last few years, I've had more of a problem with powdery mildew than I have in the past. Maybe you've struggled with a certain disease or pest destroying your crops. Today I'm sharing how I try to avoid massive crop loss due to diseases, like powdery mildew, or pests.

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122 - 5 Ideas for Planting Edibles Outside the Garden Feb 11, 2020

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Have you thought about planting edible plants outside of your regular garden space? Whether fruit trees won't fit in your garden, you want herbs near your kitchen, or want beautiful and edible plants in your flower gardens, I have thoughts for you. Today, I'm sharing 5 ideas for planting edibles outside your garden space.

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Q&A: When Should You Apply Mulch? Feb 07, 2020

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When should you apply mulch in relation to when you plant? There are a few things to consider! From soil temperature to the size of the plants, I share some of my thoughts about mulch and when to apply.

Learn more about mulch: 4 types of mulch

More free resources and weekly garden tips

121 - Dependable Varieties for Beginners Feb 04, 2020

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Sometimes it's overwhelming trying to decide not only what vegetables to plant but what varieties are best! Today I'm sharing the best varieties of different vegetables for beginners. Get started with dependable varieties of your favorite crops this year.

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Q&A: Where Can I Buy Bushes, Trees, and Other Live Plants? Jan 31, 2020

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Q&A Where can I buy bushes, trees, and other live plants?

3 online nurseries I would recommend:

Stark Brothers: https://www.starkbros.com/

Nourse Farms: https://www.noursefarms.com/

Dixondale Farms: https://www.dixondalefarms.com/

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120 - Garden To-Don't List Jan 28, 2020

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By now you probably have started on your Garden To Do list. But what about your To Don't list? What can you put aside for this year? What do you need to avoid all together? I'll share my To Don't list and I'd love to hear yours!

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Q&A: What are advantages of a 6" deep raised bed? Jan 24, 2020

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What are the advantages of a 6" deep raised bed?

You may wonder how your garden could benefit from a raised bed that is only 6" deep when the roots may go deeper. I'm careful about where my shallow beds are and what I grow in them.

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What are the advantages of a 6" deep raised bed?

You may wonder how your garden could benefit from a raised bed that is only 6" deep when the roots may go deeper. I'm careful about where my shallow beds are and what I grow in them.

Learn more:

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What are the advantages of a 6" deep raised bed?

You may wonder how your garden could benefit from a raised bed that is only 6" deep when the roots may go deeper. I'm careful about where my shallow beds are and what I grow in them.

Learn more:

journeywithjill.net/raisedbedsoil

Q&A

What are the advantages of a 6" deep raised bed?

You may wonder how your garden could benefit from a raised bed that is only 6" deep when the roots may go deeper. I'm careful about where my shallow beds are and what I grow in them.

Learn more:

journeywithjill.net/raisedbedsoil

Raised Bed articles

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119 - Winter To-Do List Jan 21, 2020

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What can you be doing IN your garden and FOR your garden in the winter? No matter where you live, you can do at least a few of these fun winter tasks to prep for this season.

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