The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

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29: 6 Garden Failures Last Season and How I Overcame Them This Year Aug 15, 2017

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The best way to garden is to accept the failures, learn from them, and grow a better garden next year because of them (not in spite of them).

In this episode I discuss 6 garden failures I had in 2016 and how I overcame them in 2017.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/08/6-garden-failures-last-season-and-how-i-overcame-them-this-year/

28: Top 5 Crops for a Fall Garden Aug 01, 2017

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A fall garden can produce astounding results with much less effort. In today's episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I talk about benefits of a fall garden, my top 5 recommended crops for a fall garden, when to plant, and special considerations for each crop.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/08/top-5-crops-for-a-fall-garden-beginners-garden-podcast/

27: Preserving Tomatoes – Making the Most of Your Harvest Jul 04, 2017

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You've done it! You're harvesting a successful crop of tomatoes. Now what? If you're like me, you want to preserve them for the winter, of course! In this episode I go through my process of canning tomatoes. Be sure to visit the full show notes below:

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/07/preserving-tomatoes-making-harvest-beginners-garden-podcast/

Also, get all the details on the Kitchen Aid Fruit & Vegetable Strainer attachment and how you can use it to cut the time it takes to prepare tomatoes for canning here: http://journeywithjill.net/kitchenaid

26: Squash Bugs and Squash Vine Borers Jun 27, 2017

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It never fails. In early summer, just as we begin harvesting a few fresh squash and zucchini, some of the most common and menacing insects threaten our crops.

In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I talk about how I deal with the squash bug and squash vine borer.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/06/squash-bugs-squash-vine-borers-beginners-garden-podcast/

25: How to Control Aphids Naturally and Effectively Jun 20, 2017

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How can I get rid of aphids? It's one of the most common gardening questions I hear. But I think sometimes we jump to rash measures. Listen in on my thoughts of how to deal with aphids naturally and effectively.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/06/how-to-control-aphids-naturally-and-effectively-beginners-garden-podcast/

24: What I Learned – Garlic & Onions – 2017 Recap Jun 13, 2017

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As gardeners, sometimes the best thing we can do is reflect on what worked and what didn't. In 2017, I enjoyed my best garlic harvest ever, but I did struggle with onions. Here's a recap of what I learned. My hope is you'll take a few tips to help your own garlic and onion harvest.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/06/what-i-learned-garlic-onions-2017-recap-the-beginners-garden-podcast/

23: Advice from a True Beginning Gardener: Interview with Whitney Cromley Jun 06, 2017

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It's always helpful to talk to veteran gardeners -- those who have had years of hands-on experience. But I also find rich advice in talking to brand new gardeners whose successes and failures speak new and fresh. If you're a beginning gardener, you'll enjoy hearing from Whitney Cromley. She shares her experience as a brand new gardener and what, as a true beginner, she has learned her first few seasons.

Show Notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/06/advice-from-a-true-beginning-gardener-interview-with-whitney-cromley-beginners-garden-podcast/

22: Herb Basics Part 2: Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, and Chives May 30, 2017

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For much of the US, rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, and chives are perennial herbs -- they return year after year. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I talk about my experience with each one and how you can include them in your garden and kitchen.

21: Herb Basics Part 1: Basil, Dill, Cilantro, and Parsley May 23, 2017

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Who doesn't love fresh basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley? Even if you're only growing a small kitchen or container garden, most likely you'll want to make room for a few of these. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I talk about my experience in growing these popular annual herbs.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/05/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/

20: Some Like it Hot: Growing Peppers and Okra May 16, 2017

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If there are two vegetables I can depend on in my blistering southern summers, it's peppers and okra. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I talk about these staple vegetables in my garden and how you can grow them in yours.

Show notes: http://journeywithjill.net/2017/05/some-like-it-hot-growing-peppers-and-okra-the-beginners-garden-podcast/

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