The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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Q&A: Do you need a seedling heat mat? Jan 17, 2020

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Starting seeds indoors? You may wonder if a seedling heat mat is necessary. I've grown seedlings with and without it, and here's my take on when you might need it (and when you might not).

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118 - 3 Ways to Change Your Garden Plan in 2020 Jan 14, 2020

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When you think about your garden from last year, are you thinking about what went well and what you need to work on? I'm sure a lot of things were great and you will keep exactly the same. But maybe there are some things that you want to tweak. I have three ideas for you today!

Even before I'm finished with one garden season, I start thinking about the next. I want to think about what I want to change for the next year. This year, I realized that there are three areas that I really want to change for 2020.

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117 - Family Garden Plan with Melissa K Norris Jan 07, 2020

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Are you ready to make a plan for your garden? How do you know how much you will need from your garden? How many plants should you plant? Thankfully, to get the answers to these questions, you don't have to start from scratch. Instead, take a few cues from someone who has the years of experience and research to provide you a starting point.

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116 - Weedless Gardening with Lee Reich Dec 31, 2019

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One of the most common struggles for gardeners is how to deal with weeds. There are different strategies that we can try, but what really works? We may not ever have a weedless garden, but we can certainly strive for having to weed less.

I had the opportunity to talk with a renowned horticulturist, Dr. Lee Reich, about his book Weedless Gardening and he shared a few of his best tips for protecting your garden from being overcome by weeds. You may recognize Dr. Reich from my conversation with him about growing blueberries. He is a wealth of knowledge on so many topics.

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115 - Organic Gardening for Everyone with CaliKim Dec 17, 2019

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Is it possible that organic gardening can actually be an option for everyone? We all know the high prices of organic food at the grocery store. But what if you could grow your own organic vegetables where you live?

A common misconception is that you have to have a lot of land to grow a garden. But that's just not true! CaliKim has been growing her own organic fruits and vegetables in a small California backyard for years.

And she has become so passionate about making sure others know how doable this is -- as you might have seen in her YouTube channel -- that she has written a book to equip new gardeners in this fun and exciting venture of home organic gardening.

Kim's new book, Organic Gardening for Everyone, walks you through every step to preparing, planting, and harvesting your garden. She focuses on the big picture of why you would want to grow you own food and what it can mean for your family and your community.

In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, Kim answers some of your common questions about organic gardening and gardening in a small space. Then, make sure and grab a copy of Organic Gardening for Everyone!

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GIVEAWAY for a signed copy of CaliKim's book, a SmartPot, microgreen seed collection, and spring seed collection. Enter here from December 17-24, 2019: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ (Look for the Instagram post with CaliKim's book for details.)

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Blog Post for this Episode: https://journeywithjill.net/115

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114 - The Autopilot Garden with Luke Marion Dec 10, 2019

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How does a garden that requires minimal input and maximum harvest sound to you? Instead of you working for it, your garden works for you. It's almost like the garden runs on autopilot. Sounds too good to be true, right?

Not according to MI Gardener's Luke Marion. Luke spends 15 minutes a WEEK in his 5,000 sq ft garden, outside of the busy planting time. So, how does he do it?

Luke shares his methods in his book, The AutoPilot Garden, but in today's post and episode on the Beginner's Garden Podcast, he gives a bit of insight into some of the primary methods he has put in place in his garden: core gardening and high-intensity spacing.

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113 - Urban Gardening with Kevin Espiritu Dec 03, 2019

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Gardening with limited space? Even if you don't practice urban gardening, most gardeners can use tips to maximize the space they have.

Kevin Espritu of Epic Gardening understands the challenges of gardening in a small area. That's what compelled him to write a book full of tips and how-to's for gardeners in small spaces, Field Guide to Urban Gardening.

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112 - Confusing Garden Terminology Nov 26, 2019

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When you're a beginning gardener, there are all these garden terms that I had to look up. When I was getting started, I got several things wrong because I misunderstood some of these terms.

In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, we'll walk through some of the most common misunderstood gardening terms. Click below to listen or continue reading.

Show Notes: https://journeywithjill.net/112

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111- 5 Superfoods to Plant in Your Garden Nov 19, 2019

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I'm sure you've heard of superfoods, but what exactly are they? And why would they matter to the home gardener?

In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, my friend Stacey Murphy joined me to talk about 5 superfoods we can grow in our gardens.

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110 - A Gardener's Guide to Getting Started with Chickens, with Nicole Gennetta Nov 12, 2019

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Have you ever wondered why gardeners so often have chickens? My family brought in our first flock of chickens six years ago and added a second a few years later. I love them. They do wonderful things for my garden and the eggs are just a bonus.

If you've ever considered adding a couple of hens (or more) to your garden, it may seem overwhelming to know how to get started.

I had the opportunity of interviewing Nicole from the Backyard Bounty Podcast and Heritage Acres Market about raising chickens. She has been raising chickens her whole life so she had a lot to offer beginners looking to add a small flock. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, we explore what it looks like to introduce chickens to your garden endeavor.

Show Notes: journeywithjill.net/110

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