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Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure -- big or small. When I began gardening in 2013, I scoured books and Internet resources to find all the information I could. Although good information was abundant, I had trouble understanding all the gardening lingo and sifting through the information to figure out what would work for me. In this podc ...
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Let's Argue About Plants

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The podcast for people who love plants—but not always the same ones. Brought to you by the editors of Fine Gardening, this fun, informative podcast tackles all things topical in gardening. You’ll listen to the insights (and arguments) of Editor-in-Chief Steve Aitken and Senior Editor Danielle Sherry as they discuss various horticultural subjects on a deeper level. You will also hear from today’s leading horticultural minds who will offer their wisdom and opinions about what you might want to ...
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Ellen Zachos and C.L. Fornari help you discover the amazing world of plants: in the garden, in the wild, and on your plate. They show you how to grow plants successfully, how to enjoy your natural surroundings, and how to make the most of your harvest, whether it's cultivated or foraged. (Spoiler alert: they don't always agree!) You'll find three different topics in each episode, plus email questions from listeners.
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In anticipation of Black Friday sales and the biggest shopping season of the year, Jill spends time this week talking about 12 garden tools that she loves and found herself using a lot in 2024 plus 3 that she doesn't use as much anymore and why. Free Download with links to all the tools mentioned: journeywithjill.net/tools Garden Splurges YouTube: …
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In episode 115 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hilary Dahl interviews Christian Douglas of Christian Douglas Design and the Backyard Farm Co. about his new book, The Food Forward Garden. They discuss Christian's principles of good food forward design. They also discuss integrating vegetable gardens into existing landscapes. Christian sha…
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In this episode, Jill shares her experiences with both failures and successes in her fall garden. She opens up about her struggles, including the challenges growing carrots, potatoes, and spinach, and offers insights into what went wrong and what can be learned from her mistakes. Jill also discusses her successful crops like broccoli and cabbage, p…
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In this episode we discuss the benefits and practicalities of installing and using drip irrigation systems in vegetable gardens. We delve into the specifics of drip irrigation, explaining how it delivers water efficiently to the soil, reduces weed pressure, and minimizes water waste. We also cover the basics of setting up a drip system and the main…
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Ulrich Lorimer is the director of the Native Plant Tust in Framingham, MA, a conservation organization that manages Garden in the Woods. He has been a longtime advocate for cultivating native plants in both public and private gardens to help offset habitat loss. In this episode, he talks about some outstanding native species that have an outsized i…
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This week Jill is talking about 10 different projects you can do in the fall and winter seasons. Fall and winter are a great time to knock out some bigger projects because the slower season allows you more time to work on the big things that might take awhile and also plan them out to work best for you. Links Mentioned: Next Workshop: https://journ…
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Adding organic matter to your garden is crucial for vegetable growing success, and for many gardeners, compost is the most readily available source of organic matter. In this episode we discuss how to use compost as a fall garden amendment to improve and protect your soil over the wet winter months.
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This week, Jill delves into the many facets of greenhouse gardening, sharing her wealth of experience from over four years of active use. Designed for both prospective and seasoned greenhouse owners, the episode covers essential topics such as the distinctions between greenhouses and high tunnels, optimal greenhouse placement, and the critical impo…
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Hilary Dahl, host of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, announces a new season featuring guest gardening experts and enthusiasts. While Hilary continues to work on new episodes she'll be re-releasing a few timely fall favorites from the EB Podcast archives. This episode, "Cover Crops In The Home Garden", delves into the use of cover crops, explaini…
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When we say “foundation plants” you might think we’re talking about plants that are the backbones of our beds and borders. But that’s not what we mean in this instance. Today we’re discussing plants that are perfect for planting around your home’s foundation. These selections need to adhere to a certain set of requirements: they can't get too big; …
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In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, Jill discusses the benefits and uses of greenhouses, sharing insights from her own journey after purchasing a greenhouse in October 2020. She shares seven key lessons learned, including the importance of location, the role of ventilation, and the necessity of supplemental heat. 00:00 Introduction to…
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This week Jill shares insight on how to care for crops like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli, emphasizing the differences between spring and fall planting. Key topics discussed include managing heat, water, pests, and sunlight for successful fall gardening. Jill also provides three actionable steps to optimize fall crops, discusses watering needs, an…
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Seattle-based garden designer Stacie Crooks creates beautiful, ecologically friendly, low-maintenance gardens throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her most recent article in the December 2024 issue of Fine Gardening magazine tackles the challenges of integrating a vibrant, plant-focused garden into a cookie-cutter neighborhood developed during the pos…
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In this episode, Jill shares insights on why garlic is the easiest and most rewarding crop to grow. She will delve into five critical adjustments for growing larger garlic bulbs: selecting the right type for your climate, properly preparing the soil, ensuring adequate spacing, minimizing competition with weeds, and appropriate irrigation techniques…
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Have you ever wanted to know what you can do with your green tomatoes on the vine when frost is approaching? This week I give you all the options you have to extend your tomato season past frost. Don't forget about your last fall planting that results in your first spring harvest, garlic! Sign up today for my live workshop teaching you all about pl…
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Have you ever wanted to know more about growing herbs for medicinal use? While I have worked with a few before, I am no expert. This week we're talking with Heidi Villegas to learn more about medicinal herbs and where to start with them. Follow along with Heidi: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiVillegas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heal…
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Great options for welcoming winged visitors to your garden Hardly an episode goes by where we don't mention a pollinator plant. But we have never dedicated an entire episode to the topic, which in our minds is bananas! So today we’re fixing that track record and discussing 11 of our favorite pollinator plants. Native plant expert Cheyenne Wine join…
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Have you ever wanted to grow your own strawberries but wanted to get a jump start on your harvest next year? Fall planting may be the answer for you! But how do we go about doing it and where do we source the plants from? Listen to this week's episode for more details.. Links mentioned: podcast 042: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/strawberry-pla…
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Planting perennials in the fall is the best time to get them in the ground. Whether its ornamental shrubs or fruit bearing trees. Let's talk about how to do it. Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in Minutes Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces de…
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Andrew Bunting is vice president of horticulture at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), where he promotes gardening for the greater good. PHS supports healthier neighborhoods through horticulture by cleaning and greening vacant lots, planting and maintaining street trees, partnering with community gardeners to share resources and conserve pro…
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This year has been different for me in the garden. If you've been following along then you know that I scaled back my garden a lot this year and changed a lot of things. I wanted to show you what made me change my mind and thinking ahead to what next year's garden might look like also. Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in …
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This week I am talking to you all about my spring and summer garden. As you may know, I scaled back in a lot of ways this year on the quantities I grew. Did it work out like I thought it might? Listen to find out. Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in Minutes Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can i…
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In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, host Jill continues her discussion with Peter from the Garden Family in Southwest Ohio (Zone 6b) and Rebecca from Happy Heart Gardens in Southern Alabama (Zone 9a). The episode explores how varying daylight affects fall gardening across different regions, focusing on plant growth and the use of cove…
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The best ground covers are multi-purpose workhorses, suppressing weeds, preventing soil erosion, and adding another level of interest to garden beds. Naturally, we’d prefer them not to be invasive, and to look good over a long season. But why do so many gardeners seem to fall back on the same few choices? In this episode, Danielle, Carol, and exper…
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