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| 447 - November Garden Checklist: Protecting Cold-Sensitive Crops, Planting Onions for Spring, and Making the Most of the Final Garden Days | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
When November arrives, it can feel like the garden season is winding down—but there's still so much happening if you know where to look. In this episode, Jill takes you on a walk through her own November garden to show what she's harvesting, planting, and protecting right now. You'll learn how she uses this in-between season to prepare for a strong start next spring while still enjoying small harvests and fresh herbs from the fall garden. Free Download: 5-Day Garden AuditTake time to reflect before you plan next year's garden! The free 5-Day Garden Audit helps you assess what worked, what didn't, and what you want to do differently next season. https://journeywithjill.net/audit Key Takeaways
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| 446 - Overwintering herbs indoors and out | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:27:36 | |
Worried about what happens to your herbs when frost arrives? In this episode you'll learn which herbs survive winter outside, which to bring indoors, and simple steps to protect them. We'll cover pruning timing, zone hardiness, and indoor care so you go into winter with confidence. Keywords: overwinter herbs, herb winter care, pruning. live workshop: 5-Day Garden Audit + Optional Live Q&A free download: Herbs Quick Reference Chart Key Takeaways
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| 437 - September Garden Task List | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:28:00 | |
September can feel like a juggling act—summer crops still hanging on, fall crops needing attention, and the pressure to preserve your harvest before it goes to waste. In this episode, Jill shares a practical September checklist to help you stay focused and finish the season strong. 🌱 In this episode:
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🎧 Tune in for your step-by-step guide to a productive September garden! My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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| 348 - How to Use the New Garden Zone Map with Gardener Scott | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:43:45 | |
Get the Before You Sow course for free now through Jan 23rd: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/beforeyousow/ Where to find Gardener Scott: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsI0LmiDyezbnN2JCL4P9w Website https://gardenerscott.com/index.html Where to find your garden zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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| 347 - Don't Start These 10 Seeds Indoors: Part 1 Cool Season Crops | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:36:39 | |
Before You Sow Mini Course (free now through 1/23/2024!): https://journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Get my Garden Planning Toolkit here for only $19 (Worth $120!): https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/garden-planning-toolkit-twe/ Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 346 - How to Grow Microgreens Indoors with Jonah Krochmalnek - Microgreens Farmer | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:42:45 | |
Show Notes: Seed Starting Workshop Replay: https://journeywithjill.net/seedstartingworkshop Connect with Jonah: Microgreens Business Webinar: http://Jonah.freedomfarmers.com Free Microgreens Growing Guide: https://www.microgreensconsulting.com/freegrowingguide Microgreens Mastery Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/718scaESgiJA474OggzGDP Youtube Channel (for growing experiments and farm tours): https://www.youtube.com/@microgreensconsulting My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 345 - Preventing Indoor Seed Starting Problems Before They Start | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:21:53 | |
Show Notes: Seed Starting Troubleshooting Guide (Free Download): https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/seed-starting-troubleshooting-guide/ Seed Starting Workshop Sign-Up: https://journeywithjill.net/seedstartingworkshop My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 344- Why I'm Not Using Soil Blocks for Seed Starting [much] Anymore | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:23:30 | |
Show Notes: Seed Starting Workshop Sign-Up: https://journeywithjill.net/seedstartingworkshop
Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 343 - Indoor Seed Starting: What to expect from planting the seed to planting in the garden | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:30:58 | |
Show Notes: Seed Starting Troubleshooting Guide (Free Download): https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/seed-starting-troubleshooting-guide/ Seed Starting Workshop Sign-Up: https://journeywithjill.net/seedstartingworkshop Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! Grow your own food garden with Jill McSheehy | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:02:10 | |
Beginning gardeners and growing gardeners alike will find timely conversations and how-to episodes on growing your own food. With several hundred episodes to choose from, here's where to start. Website: https://journeywithjill.net
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| 342 - Organization Hacks for Garden Supplies & Seeds | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:40:52 | |
Show Notes: My Amazon Storefront for all your seed starting supply needs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Seed Starting Workshop Sign-Up: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/seedstartingworkshop/ Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 341 - How to Grow in Straw Bales | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:55:49 | |
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 340 - How to Plant and Grow Blueberries Successfully | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:41:39 | |
Blueberry Planting Workbook: https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/blueberry-planting-workbook/ Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 436 - Cover Crops for Small Gardens: Learn When, What, and How to Plant for Healthier Soil | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:41:05 | |
Have you ever wondered if cover crops are worth the effort in a small garden or raised bed? In this episode, we're bringing back one of the most practical and eye-opening conversations from the podcast archives—with Parker from True Leaf Market. Together, we explore:
Whether you're completely new to cover cropping or looking to improve your approach this season, this episode will give you clarity and confidence to get started. 👉 Tune in and get ready to give your garden a long-term boost! Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in Minutes Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces depleted soil carbon and bacterial biomass, and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order Want to learn more about Organic REV? Enroll in my FREE course that teaches you how to use REV in seed starting, transplanting and so much more! Click here to enroll. My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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| 339 - My Favorite Garden Tools of 2023 | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:39:38 | |
Purchase your copy of the 2024 Complete Garden Planner here: https://journeywithjill.net/product/2024-complete-garden-planner-journal/ Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) My Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Epic Cell Trays: https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden use my code JOURNEYWITHJILL for 5% off Garden in Minutes Garden Grids: https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes use my code JOURNEY for $10 off $100+ purchase Greenstalk Vertical Garden: https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=JILL10 use my code JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more Farmers Defense: https://farmersdefense.com/thebeginnersgarden use my code THEBEGINNERSGARDEN for 10% off your order Roo Apron: https://roogardening.com/friend/journeywithjill/ use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Kujo Yard Wear for gardening shoes: www.kujo.com/?ref=jill10 or www.kujo.com/?promo=jill10 use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order
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| 338 - Oregano vs. Marjoram | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:34:36 | |
Show Notes: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two herbs? Sometimes recipes will say they can be used interchangeably and sometimes they will call for both. Turns out they are similar in ways but different in others. This week, we'll talk all about what I learned about these two herbs. Herb Planting Cheat Sheet - https://journeywithjill.net/herbchart
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My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 337 - Garden Wins in 2023 | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:48:26 | |
Happy Thanksgiving week! This felt like the perfect time to talk about (and be thankful for) what went well in my garden this year. Links below for everything we discussed today: Purchase Your 2024 Complete Garden Planner here: https://journeywithjill.net/product/2024-complete-garden-planner-journal/ What Didn't Go as Planned - https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/333-what-didnt-go-as-planned-this-year Sign Up for the weekly newsletter to make sure you are getting all the Black Friday sales details here -> https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Recommended Brands and Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ Podcast Survey (fill it out now and be entered to win the 2024 Complete Garden Planner): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeePqjxzSS33s0Iy80jnB2eXmWDxHgj3jlyN51Ec_h__ZW7vg/viewform Carrot Fail YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qd6ASOjIlA&t=9s How I Had the Best Tomato Year: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/how-i-had-the-best-tomato-year-ever
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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Greenstalk Vertical Garden: https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=JILL10 use my code JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more Farmers Defense: https://farmersdefense.com/?dt_id=492290 use my code THEBEGINNERSGARDEN for 10% off your order My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 336 - Adapting the Garden to Your Climate and Having Fun Doing It with Garden Coach and Educator Alicia Devore | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:37:40 | |
Dream to Garden doors close today (Nov 14th 2023), sign up here: https://journeywithjill.net/dream-to-garden-fall-flash-sale/ Podcast Survey, Tell us what you'd like to see on the podcast and you'll be entered to win a 2024 Complete Garden Planner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeePqjxzSS33s0Iy80jnB2eXmWDxHgj3jlyN51Ec_h__ZW7vg/viewform
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 335 - Money-Saving Succession Planting Ideas for 3 Seasons | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:37:48 | |
The Doors Are Open Now for Dream to Garden -> https://journeywithjill.net/dream-to-garden-fall-flash-sale/ Fill out this survey for the podcast to be entered to win a 2024 Complete Garden Planner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeePqjxzSS33s0Iy80jnB2eXmWDxHgj3jlyN51Ec_h__ZW7vg/viewform Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 334 - Planning a Winter Garden | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:33:18 | |
There can definitely be a learning curve when it comes to thinking about how to plan out a winter garden. Today I wanted to talk about a few of those tips with you. Show Notes: Gardening Zone Blog Post: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/14/difference-between-garden-zone-and-growing-season/ Dream to Garden Waitlist Signup (you'll be the first to know that the doors are open!): https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/d2g-wait-list A website we talked about: https://weatherspark.com/ (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 333 - What Didn't Go As Planned This Year | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:44:49 | |
Even after 10 years of gardening, I still have things in my garden that don't go as planned. Let's talk about 10 different things that didn't go like I hoped they would this year. YouTube Video about this year's disappointments: https://youtu.be/_r_HnskTX3U?si=4WRO3GLfCq25myjc How to Prevent Onions from Bolting: https://youtu.be/Fz_jE-zX7us?si=-vN7XtlRxijlxkH4 Garden in Minutes Garden Grids: https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes use my code 'JOURNEY' for $10 off $100 or more Podcast Episodes on Onions: 186 Onions: What can Go Wrong? https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/186-onions-what-can-go-wrong 213: Testing Onion Harvest - https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/213-testing-onion-harvest-how-i-finally-got-big-bulbs Dream to Garden Waitlist Signup (doors will open soon!): https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/d2g-wait-list
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 332 - 3 Questions to Ask As You Evaluate Your Garden and Prepare for Next Season | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:46:21 | |
Now is a great time to think back on your garden this year. How I Had the Best Tomato Year Ever - https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/how-i-had-the-best-tomato-year-ever Dream to Garden waitlist: https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/d2g-wait-list (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 331 - Home Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing with Christina McInnis of SoilKit | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:45:50 | |
Soil testing can be one of the most important things we do in the home garden. The health of our crops and the yields they produce can all come from the elements within the soil. Today we're talking with Christina McInnis of SoilKit on what it means to test your soil and how to read those results and turn them into a course of action for your home garden. If you want to test your soil this fall, this episode is a must listen. To watch how I use SoilKit in my garden, click here: https://youtu.be/jFauqxX2mEU?si=jtDyfBtsvWaSsN1P Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) To purchase your own SoilKit click here: https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit and use my code JILL5 for $5 off 1 Soil Kit Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order.Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 330 - Getting Back to Our Roots with Jill Winger, author of Old Fashioned On Purpose | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:40:35 | |
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to purchase Jill's book: https://amzn.to/46eQChm Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 435 - The Hidden Link Between Gardening and Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Ray Dorsey, author of the Parkinson's Plan | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:49:23 | |
Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world—and according to neurologist and author Dr. Ray Dorsey, our environment may be playing a much larger role than we think. In this conversation, Dr. Dorsey shares key insights from his book The Parkinson's Plan, including how certain pesticides and chemicals—some of which are still used in U.S. agriculture today—are correlated with higher Parkinson's risk. As home gardeners, we may be making choices to avoid chemicals, but this episode highlights what we still need to be aware of. In this episode, we cover:
Whether you grow your own food or buy it at the grocery store, this conversation offers an eye-opening look at how to reduce your exposure and make more informed choices. 📘 Learn more about Dr. Dorsey and his book The Parkinson's Plan: https://parkinsonsplan.org Thank you to our sponsor, Organic REV 🌱 Save with code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com | |||
| 329 - Season Extension Methods: Covers, Hoops, & Hacks for Extending the Fall Garden into Winter | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:38:39 | |
If you have a fall garden planted, you're going to want to listen to today's episode! We're talking all about how to extend your season into winter with different options to cover your crops plus a couple of hacks for extending your season. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Zone Protects picaridin-based insect repellents are EPA registered and have worldwide, proven, 12-hr protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, gnats and no-seeums. Zone Protects insect repellents are safe for adults, children, pets and pregnant women. Use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 328 - Garlic Challenges with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:37:14 | |
Wanting to grow garlic in your garden next year? Fall is the time to plant! Today we're talking with Kevin of Epic Gardening about how to pick out the best variety for your location & some challenges he's faced this year. My Garlic Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/garlic Kevin's Garlic YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_YKZKVmyNHh9yC0qAo1_NuSjZta2ZvE6&si=xtPaMIhGZ1nlzdD7
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) To purchase your own garlic from Kevin's shop, use my code JOURNEYWITHJILL for 5% off your order. Click here: https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden My favorite source for all my seeds but I really love their Garden Blend Cover Crop. Use my code JOURNEY10 for $10 off your order of $50 or more. Code good for one order before 10/31/2023
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| 327 - Helen Atthowe - Fall Cover Crops for Different Soil Types | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:53:49 | |
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to Helen's book, 'The Ecological Farm': https://amzn.to/44uKf8t
My favorite source for all my seeds but I really love their Garden Blend Cover Crop. Use my code JOURNEY10 for $10 off your order of $50 or more. Code good for one order before 10/31/2023 Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 326 - What to Plant NOW (When You Haven't Planned Your Fall Garden Yet) | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:36:04 | |
(*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Epic Gardening: https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden use my code JOURNEYWITHJILL for 5% off your order Greenstalk: https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=JILL10 use my code JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more Fall Garden Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop Raised Bed Soil Guide Free Download: https://journeywithjill.net/raised-bed-soil-options-for-any-budget/ Greenstalk Filling and Assembly Video: https://youtu.be/sBsDe8kIrtU?si=ld2FAFMCOValvqcS 324 - How to Plant Fall Crops in the Heat of Summer: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/324_EDITED.mp3?_ga=2.149072446.948534877.1692878147-1763770963.1674740438&_gl=1*19uywgd*_ga*MTc2Mzc3MDk2My4xNjc0NzQwNDM4*_ga_6MD8SMG8NT*MTY5Mjg3ODE0Ni42OS4xLjE2OTI4Nzk0NDguNTIuMC4w Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 325 - The Case for Hybrids with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farms and author of The Tiny but Mighty Farm | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:49:42 | |
I am so excited for you to hear this week's interview. This week we are talking all about hyrids vs heirloom seeds in your garden and why you may pick one over the other with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm. Jill is the author of the book 'The Tiny But Mighty Farm' and a market gardener that has been growing food to sell for several years now. I hope that you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed asking her all the questions. Where to find Jill: https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/ YT: Whispering Willow Farm IG: @whisperingwillowfrm Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to Jill's Book 'The Tiny But Mighty Farm': https://amzn.to/3s1NA1d Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 324 - How to Plant Fall Crops in the Heat of Summer | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:48:52 | |
Are you looking to plant a fall garden this year? Believe it or not, I will begin to plant out my fall garden this week but how do you go about doing that when its the hottest part of the year? Today we're going in depth on how to do just that. Fall Garden Workshop Replay Link: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop How I Get a Year's Worth of Carrots: https://youtu.be/l9T7_FZbuYA Insect Netting & Shade Cloth Video: https://youtu.be/u3MPs3A3izk
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Epic Cell Trays: https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden use my code 'JOURNEYWITHJILL' for 5% off your order Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 323 - How I Had the BEST Tomato Year Ever | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:41:07 | |
I had the best tomato year I've ever had and today I want to share with you some tips on how I did it and how you can too. KitchenAid Fruit & Vegetable Attachment Video: https://youtu.be/HovHWR7nQ4I How to Create a Raised Row Garden Bed: https://youtu.be/2ZR_UBRgRuQ (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 322 - Fall Gardening for Mental Health with Jen McDonald of Garden Girls | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:41:28 | |
This week I'm talking with Jen McDonald. She is one of the three founders of Garden Girls located in Houston, Texas. We discuss what the differences are between her fall garden and my fall look like plus why fall gardening can be great for your mental health. To check out Jen and the rest of the Garden Girls Team: https://www.gardengirlstx.com/ Instagram: @gardengirlstx Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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| 321 - Small Scale Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:41:32 | |
This week I'm talking to Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn who co-authored the book, Small Scale Homesteading. We're talking all about how to grow a garden and preserve things on a small scale when you don't have a lot of space to do so. I hope you enjoy this discussion! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Fall Garden Workshop signup (don't forget, it's TONIGHT!): https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop Link to Stephanie and Michelle's new book: https://amzn.to/3Q8zmFI Connect with Stephanie and Michelle on Instagram: @minnesotafromscratch (Stephanie), forksinthedirt (Michelle) Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 320 - Fall Gardening Q&A | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:43:42 | |
This week Sarah is back and we're talking all things fall garden. You guys asked so many great questions about the fall garden and how to get started with one. We're going to answer as many questions as we can today. Don't forget we have a fall garden workshop on Tuesday August 1st at 7pm CDT. The link to signup is below. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Fall Garden Worksop signup: https://journeywithjill.net/fallworkshop All About Growing Carrots: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27_dEHfy9_YwtztgwjHVomBrFlAu_JyE In my opinion, these are the best canning lids on the market today! They also have pressure canners and dehydrators. Use the code GROW15 for 15% off sitewide with a minimum of $10 order.
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| 434 - Too Much to Eat, Not Enough to Can? Small-Batch Ideas for Summer's Harvest | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:29:27 | |
You've got a few tomatoes, a handful of cucumbers, maybe a pepper or two—but not enough for a full-blown canning session. In this episode, I'm sharing practical and easy ways to preserve those small harvests so nothing goes to waste. From freezing and fermenting to quick pickles and creative herb uses, you'll learn how to build your pantry one handful at a time. Here's what we cover:
💡 Tip: Don't forget your soil! Late summer is the perfect time to recharge your raised beds with Organic REV. Visit OrganicREV.com and use code JILL10 to save. 📣 Want more step-by-step help? Check out my Harvest to Kitchen course and my Tomato Harvest to Jar resource at: 💬 What's your favorite way to use a small harvest? Message me or comment on the podcast post to share! My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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| 319 - Mid-Season Q&A | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:56:32 | |
This week is a fun and different one! My assistant, Sarah, recently sent out an email asking you guys for questions about your gardens. You guys had so many great questions! We discuss troubleshooting in your garden, shade cloth, watering and pests. I hope you enjoy this episode Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) My favorite shade cloth: https://amzn.to/3OdqkpG If you want to follow Sarah's garden journey, her blog is here: www.sowingseedsofgrace.com Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sowingseeds_ofgrace/ Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 In my opinion, these are the best canning lids on the market today! They also have pressure canners and dehydrators. Use the code GROW15 for 15% off sitewide with a minimum of $10 order. Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 318 - 3 Common Tomato Problems for the Beginning Gardener in the Summer | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:34:23 | |
Today we're talking about 3 common problems that beginner gardeners may see with their tomato plants in the mid-summer and how to fix these common problems. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Lazy Gardeners Guide to Fungal Tomato Diseases Download: https://journey-with-jill.ck.page/418a8246c9 Tomatoes: What Can Go Wrong: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/193_EDITED.mp3 Diseases Podcast Episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/QA5_-_How_can_I_avoid_loss_of_crops_due_to_disease_and_pests.mp3 Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 317 - Victory Gardens Then and Now with Maggie Stuckey, author of The Container Victory Garden | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:43:35 | |
Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying this Independance Day. In today's episode, we are discussing something very appropriate for the holiday. This is Maggie Stuckey, author of The Container Victory Garden. We are talking all about the victory gardens of past and present with some container ideas mixed in. I hope you enjoy! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to Maggie's New Book 'The Container Victory Garden': https://amzn.to/3X0UyiH Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 316 - New Irrigation Set-Up (4 types of drip systems, automation, & timer options) | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:45:06 | |
This week we're talking all about irrigation! With things heating up this summer, it might be time to start thinking about a more hands off way to water your garden. Garden in Minutes YT video: https://youtu.be/K_9GVZqQ94o Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) GreenStalk Vertical Garden: https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=JILL10 use my code JILL10 to get $10 off a purchase of $75 or more Garden in Minutes Garden Grids: https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes use my code JOURNEY for $10 off $100+ purchase My Amazon Favorites Page for the timers: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 315 - Mid-Season Check-In: Observations & Lessons Learned | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:57:12 | |
This week we're checking in on how my cool season crops have performed this spring and the observations I've noticed plus a little about some of my summer crops. I hope your season is going well so far! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Carrot Tips YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2iz-xKnJ-gM Podcast Episode - Carrots: What Can Go Wrong?: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/177_EDITED.mp3
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Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 314 - Plant Diseases, Critters, and Other Garden Problems with Susan Mulvihill, author of The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:37:13 | |
This week we're talking with returning guest, Susan Mulvihill. She recently wrote the book 'The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook'. This is a book I cannot recommend enough and it is a reference guide that I know I will bring out time and time again. I hope you enjoy today's interview. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to Susan's New Book: https://amzn.to/3pJ5mVP Link for Susan's other book, 'The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook': https://amzn.to/3MAPKN9 Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 313 - Pollination Problems: What to do when you see flowers but no fruit on squash, zucchini, and cucumbers | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:36:23 | |
This week we're talking about what to do when you see flowers on your squash, zucchini and cucumber plants but no fruit are forming. There are several easy and quick problem solving steps to fixing the issue so I hope you enjoy! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Pest Control Workshop: www.journeywithjill.net/pestcontrol Susan Mulvihill's Pest Control Book: https://amzn.to/3oxlKbV Interview with Jessica Walliser: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/235_EDITED.mp3 Heirloom Roses has the cutting roses you need to help your farm grow. Now you can take 20% off any of their 900 varieties that are ready to ship. You're just a few clicks away from investing in the success of your own farm with Heirloom Roses' own-root roses. Heirloom Roses understands small farming, managing a family business, and celebrating with every order that comes in, just like you. Visit their website for more information and to take 20% off your order don't forget to use the code 'BEGINNER20' valid through July 15th. Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 312 - From Garden Work to Garden Enjoyment - Embracing the Seasons with Liz Zorab, author of The Seasoned Gardener | 30 May 2023 | 00:43:05 | |
This week we're talking with Liz Zorab, the author of The Seasoned Gardener. In her book, she talks about how to grow organic food but work with the seasons as you do it. I am a big proponent of that as well. Today we're talking about how to embrace the seasons and how she enjoys the garden instead of looks at it as work. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to Liz's New Book 'The Seasoned Gardener': https://amzn.to/3NKQWhY Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 311 - Container Companion Planting with Edible Crops with Pam Farley, author of The First Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening | 23 May 2023 | 00:43:18 | |
This week we are talking with Pam Farley of Brown Thumb Mama. She recently wrote the book called 'The First Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening'. If you are a container gardener or wanting to get into more container gardening, this episode is for you!
Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Link to Pam's book: https://amzn.to/3Mh0uiw Pam's website: https://brownthumbmama.com/ Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 310 - Aphids: How to Control without Spraying | 16 May 2023 | 00:43:59 | |
Pests are something that are unavoidable in our garden. One pest that most of us will see each year is Aphids. Today we're going to discuss their role in the garden and how to control them without spraying any pesticides in your garden, even the organic ones. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Episode 235 with Jessica Walliser: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/235_EDITED.mp3 Spray Test Video: https://youtu.be/hqnqySpJYmU Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 433 - August Garden Tasks + What to Plant | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:22:11 | |
Depending on where you live, August can be a month of harvest abundance or extreme garden fatigue—or both. In today's episode, I'm meeting you where you are. Whether you're coasting through harvests or struggling with heat, pests, and burnout, this is a chance to regroup, reset, and prep for fall without overwhelming yourself. Here's what we cover: 🌱 Reset & Reassess 🛒 Fall Garden Prep 🥕 Harvest & Preserve 🌼 Tend What You Can 🌿 Mid-Roll Sponsor: Organic REV 🥒 Planting in August 💛 Permission to Pause 🎧 Listen now and give yourself grace as you head into a new season.
My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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| 309 - Planting by the Signs with Sarah L Hall, author of Sown in the Stars | 09 May 2023 | 00:51:06 | |
Today I talked with Sarah Hall who wrote the book 'Sown in the Stars'. This idea of planting by the moon signs is one I have had several questions about before but I have never been able to find anyone who could go in depth with how it worked. Today she does just that! Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Sarah's Book: https://amzn.to/3Hmzxs2 Planting by the Signs Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/plantingbysigns Gardening by the Moon Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningbtmoon
Wood Prairie Family Farms Garden In Minutes® is all about simplifying gardening. We take the tools, time, & hassle out of starting a garden so that you can enjoy your time growing instead of building. Use the code JOURNEY for $10 off $100+ purchase Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 308 - Growing Kitchen Herbs: 5 Most Common Beginner Mistakes & How to Successfully Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden | 02 May 2023 | 00:32:43 | |
Are you wanting to grow your own herbs to use in your kitchen but don't know where to get started? Today we're going to dive into 5 beginner mistakes that you can avoid and how you can successfully grow a kitchen herb garden Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Masterclass Signup: https://journeywithjill.net/herb-signup Herb Cheat Sheet Free Download: https://journeywithjill.lpages.co/herbs-quick-reference-chart-h2k-herbs-tw/ Wood Prairie Family Farms Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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| 307 - 5 Medicinal Herbs to Plant Once and Grow and Use for Years | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:33:11 | |
If you are wanting to expand your gardening efforts, one place that people turn to is herbs. While there are herbs for the kitchen, there are also herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional nor do I claim to be. This information is for entertainment purposes only. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) YouTube video: https://youtu.be/lrYLidQtayE Medicinal Herbs Blog Post: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/09/10/medicinal-herb-gardening-for-beginners/ Epic Cell Tray https://lets.growepic.co/thebeginnersgarden JOURNEYWITHJILL - 5% off Floating Row Covers Wood Prairie Family Farms Garden In Minutes® is all about simplifying gardening. We take the tools, time, & hassle out of starting a garden so that you can enjoy your time growing instead of building. Use the code JOURNEY for $10 off $100+ purchase Organic REV Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Want to see more? My Products: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com The Beginner's Garden Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast | |||