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447 - November Garden Checklist: Protecting Cold-Sensitive Crops, Planting Onions for Spring, and Making the Most of the Final Garden Days11 Nov 202500:27:58

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 Audit

Take 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
  • 10 tasks Jill's doing in her Zone 8A garden this November.

  • How short-day onions fit perfectly after summer crops.

  • What "growing degree days" mean and why they matter.

  • Simple ways to protect crops before the first frost.

  • Why now's the best time to plan your spring garden.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: why November gardening still matters
01:10 – Protecting crops ahead of the first frost
04:30 – Moving the lemon tree and basil to shelter
06:00 – Planting short-day onions after peppers
09:30 – Understanding growing-degree days
14:30 – Interplanting lettuce and testing cold-hardy greens
17:00 – Harvesting and fermenting fall cabbage
19:00 – Small-batch beet pickling tips
20:20 – Overwintering and harvesting herbs
22:30 – Volunteer cilantro and fall collard greens
25:45 – Garlic planting reminders
27:00 – Checking stored onions, potatoes, and garlic
28:10 – Topping off beds with compost for spring

Resource Links

Soft Mention:
🗓 Plan your best season yet with the 2026 Complete Garden Planner – a printable system for planning, tracking, and staying inspired.
https://shop.journeywithjill.net

Disclaimer:
Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and feedback from gardeners in other regions. Your results may vary depending on your climate and growing conditions. Always consult local extension resources for region-specific guidance. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

446 - Overwintering herbs indoors and out04 Nov 202500:27:36

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
Reflect on your season and plan smarter for next year. Join the free 5-day email audit; add the live workshop on Thursday, November 6 for $15.
https://journeywithjill.net/audit

free download: Herbs Quick Reference Chart
One-page, printable cheat sheet for growing and using popular herbs.
http://journeywithjill.net/herbchart

Key Takeaways

  • Know your herb's life cycle (annual, biennial, perennial) and zone limits before winter.

  • Stop heavy pruning 4–6 weeks before first frost; save shaping for spring.

  • Cold + wet kills faster than cold alone—prioritize drainage and light mulch after first freeze.

  • For borderline zones, protect rosemary from wind; use frost cloth or natural boughs.

  • Bringing herbs indoors? Use bright light, let soil dry slightly between waterings, and check for pests.

Chapters

  • 00:00 – What to expect in winter

  • 03:00 – Rosemary: tender perennial tips

  • 07:00 – Sage: prune in early spring

  • 09:50 – Thyme: divide and overwinter inside

  • 12:20 – Oregano: harvest low before winter

  • 14:30 – Mint & lemon balm: dies back, returns

  • 16:50 – Chives: freeze better than dry

  • 18:40 – Perennial recap & zones

  • 21:50 – Parsley (biennial): winter + spring bolt

  • 24:30 – Cilantro: winter star, bolts in heat

  • 26:40 – Basil/dill: bring in or replant next year

  • 28:40 – General winter herb care

  • 31:00 – Final reminders

Resource Links

Sponsor(s) for this Episode

  • Organic Rev — I use Rev at transplant and before moving herbs indoors to support roots. Use code JILL10 for 10% off: http://journeywithjill.net/organicrev. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Disclaimer
Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

437 - September Garden Task List02 Sep 202500:28:00

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:

  • What to plant now: spinach, lettuce, salad greens, and cover crops

  • Tending tips: when to pull back shade cloth and how to adjust watering

  • When and how to prune or pull summer crops like tomatoes and cucumbers

  • Garlic prep: what to order, where to plant, and how to prepare the bed

  • Fall garden must-haves: floating row covers, Organic REV, and preserving plans

🛒 Mentioned in this episode:

  • Harvest to Kitchen Course – Final day to grab it for just $97! Learn to can, freeze, dehydrate, and store over 20 crops. 👉 http://journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen

  • Organic REV – Use code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com for healthier fall transplants and soil

  • Free Fall Salad Garden Calendar Download your guide to planting salad greens all season long

  • How to Make the Most of Your Tomato Harvest Podcast - Click here to find out ways to make your tomato harvest the best one yet before your first fall frost.

🎧 Tune in for your step-by-step guide to a productive September garden!

 

My Products:
2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!)
https://shop.journeywithjill.net/ 

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ 

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos  

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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.)

 

348 - How to Use the New Garden Zone Map with Gardener Scott19 Jan 202400:43:45

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.)

 

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

347 - Don't Start These 10 Seeds Indoors: Part 1 Cool Season Crops16 Jan 202400:36:39

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
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

346 - How to Grow Microgreens Indoors with Jonah Krochmalnek - Microgreens Farmer12 Jan 202400:42:45

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:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

345 - Preventing Indoor Seed Starting Problems Before They Start09 Jan 202400:21:53

 

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:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

344- Why I'm Not Using Soil Blocks for Seed Starting [much] Anymore05 Jan 202400:23:30

Show Notes:

Seed Starting Workshop Sign-Up: https://journeywithjill.net/seedstartingworkshop 

 

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

343 - Indoor Seed Starting: What to expect from planting the seed to planting in the garden02 Jan 202400:30:58

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
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! Grow your own food garden with Jill McSheehy01 Jan 202400:02:10

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

 

342 - Organization Hacks for Garden Supplies & Seeds26 Dec 202300:40:52

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
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

341 - How to Grow in Straw Bales19 Dec 202300:55:49

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

340 - How to Plant and Grow Blueberries Successfully12 Dec 202300:41:39

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

436 - Cover Crops for Small Gardens: Learn When, What, and How to Plant for Healthier Soil26 Aug 202500:41:05

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:

  • 🪴 The best cover crops for raised beds, in-ground gardens, and no-till systems

  • 🌿 How cover crops boost soil health, garden productivity, and even nutritional value

  • 🌱 The differences between cereal grains, legumes, and brassicas—and why a mix might be the most beneficial

  • 🌡️ What to expect if you're in a mild climate like Zone 8

  • 🧑‍🌾 When and how to plant—and terminate—your cover crops for best results

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

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:
2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!)
https://shop.journeywithjill.net/ 

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ 

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos  

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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.)

 

339 - My Favorite Garden Tools of 202305 Dec 202300:39:38

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

 

Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

338 - Oregano vs. Marjoram28 Nov 202300:34:36

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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A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
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Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

337 - Garden Wins in 202321 Nov 202300:48:26

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 

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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.)

 

Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

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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:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

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The Beginner's Garden
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Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

336 - Adapting the Garden to Your Climate and Having Fun Doing It with Garden Coach and Educator Alicia Devore14 Nov 202300:37:40

Dream to Garden doors close today (Nov 14th 2023), sign up here: https://journeywithjill.net/dream-to-garden-fall-flash-sale/ 

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Show Notes:

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Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
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Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

335 - Money-Saving Succession Planting Ideas for 3 Seasons07 Nov 202300:37:48

The Doors Are Open Now for Dream to Garden -> https://journeywithjill.net/dream-to-garden-fall-flash-sale/ 

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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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2024 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
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Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

334 - Planning a Winter Garden31 Oct 202300:33:18

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

333 - What Didn't Go As Planned This Year24 Oct 202300:44:49

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

332 - 3 Questions to Ask As You Evaluate Your Garden and Prepare for Next Season17 Oct 202300:46:21

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

331 - Home Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing with Christina McInnis of SoilKit10 Oct 202300:45:50

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

330 - Getting Back to Our Roots with Jill Winger, author of Old Fashioned On Purpose03 Oct 202300:40:35

Jill's previous episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/journeywithjill/83_83-_From_Ground_Beds_to_Raised_Beds_-_Interview_with_Jill_Winger_of_the_Prairie_Homestead.mp3?_ga=2.136138097.1768047361.1695302564-1763770963.1674740438&_gl=1*k8zym6*_ga*MTc2Mzc3MDk2My4xNjc0NzQwNDM4*_ga_6MD8SMG8NT*MTY5NTMwMjU2My44MS4xLjE2OTUzMDMyODEuMzEuMC4w 

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

435 - The Hidden Link Between Gardening and Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Ray Dorsey, author of the Parkinson's Plan19 Aug 202500:49:23

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:

  • What Parkinson's does to the body and why it's growing so fast

  • The link between common agricultural chemicals and neurological risk

  • What pyrethrins, rotenone, paraquat, and chlorpyrifos are—and where they may show up

  • Why weed killers and even wooden fences may pose a concern

  • How to navigate produce choices when organic isn't always accessible

  • Why well water and contaminated soil may be hidden risks

  • What to know about dry cleaning solvents like TCE and PCE

  • Dr. Dorsey's top tips for reducing your risk (including what to prioritize)

  • Why coffee lovers can celebrate their morning habit

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
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329 - Season Extension Methods: Covers, Hoops, & Hacks for Extending the Fall Garden into Winter26 Sep 202300:38:39

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos 

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

328 - Garlic Challenges with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening19 Sep 202300:37:14

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 

True Leaf Market

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

327 - Helen Atthowe - Fall Cover Crops for Different Soil Types12 Sep 202300:53:49

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 

 

True Leaf Market

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

326 - What to Plant NOW (When You Haven't Planned Your Fall Garden Yet)05 Sep 202300:36:04

(*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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

325 - The Case for Hybrids with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farms and author of The Tiny but Mighty Farm29 Aug 202300:49:42

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

324 - How to Plant Fall Crops in the Heat of Summer22 Aug 202300:48:52

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

323 - How I Had the BEST Tomato Year Ever15 Aug 202300:41:07

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

322 - Fall Gardening for Mental Health with Jen McDonald of Garden Girls08 Aug 202300:41:28

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.)

 

Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

321 - Small Scale Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn01 Aug 202300:41:32

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

320 - Fall Gardening Q&A25 Jul 202300:43:42

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 

Denali Canning

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.

 

Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

434 - Too Much to Eat, Not Enough to Can? Small-Batch Ideas for Summer's Harvest12 Aug 202500:29:27

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:

  • 🍅 What to do with a few tomatoes: freezing, roasting, small-batch sauce, and even fermented salsa

  • 🥒 Cucumber overload? Make quick fridge pickles, relish, or a refreshing chilled soup

  • 🫑 Freezing peppers and okra, plus how to dehydrate or pickle them in small batches

  • 🥒 Zucchini and summer squash: shred and freeze, make chips, or quick pickle

  • 🌿 Easy ways to preserve herbs: dry, freeze in oil, or turn into herb salts and pesto

  • 🧺 Tips for efficient, low-stress preserving—even if you only have 15 minutes

💡 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:
👉 journeywithjill.net/courses
👉 journeywithjill.net/tomato-harvest-to-jar

💬 What's your favorite way to use a small harvest? Message me or comment on the podcast post to share!

My Products:
2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!)
https://shop.journeywithjill.net/ 

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ 

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos  

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

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.)

 

319 - Mid-Season Q&A18 Jul 202300:56:32

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Denali Canning

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?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

318 - 3 Common Tomato Problems for the Beginning Gardener in the Summer11 Jul 202300:34:23

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
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317 - Victory Gardens Then and Now with Maggie Stuckey, author of The Container Victory Garden04 Jul 202300:43:35

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

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The Beginner's Garden
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316 - New Irrigation Set-Up (4 types of drip systems, automation, & timer options)27 Jun 202300:45:06

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
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The Beginner's Garden
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315 - Mid-Season Check-In: Observations & Lessons Learned20 Jun 202300:57:12

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 

 

Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Heirloom Roses

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Use the code BEGINNER20 to get 20% off your order, good through July 15th, 2023

 

Want to see more?
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My Products:
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

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The Beginner's Garden
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314 - Plant Diseases, Critters, and Other Garden Problems with Susan Mulvihill, author of The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook13 Jun 202300:37:13

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
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The Beginner's Garden
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313 - Pollination Problems: What to do when you see flowers but no fruit on squash, zucchini, and cucumbers06 Jun 202300:36:23

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

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

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The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

312 - From Garden Work to Garden Enjoyment - Embracing the Seasons with Liz Zorab, author of The Seasoned Gardener30 May 202300:43:05

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

311 - Container Companion Planting with Edible Crops with Pam Farley, author of The First Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening23 May 202300:43:18

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

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The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

310 - Aphids: How to Control without Spraying16 May 202300:43:59

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

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The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast

 

433 - August Garden Tasks + What to Plant05 Aug 202500:22:11

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
August is the perfect time to take stock. Are your summer crops still producing, or is it time to pull them out? Clear space now to get ready for fall. (More on this in episode 199!)

🛒 Fall Garden Prep
Don't wait to grab your seeds and supplies! And if you're unsure about timing, today is the last day to grab my Fall Garden Mini-Course for $10 off with code FALL25journeywithjill.net/fall-course

🥕 Harvest & Preserve
Keep up with harvesting what's still producing. Eat it fresh, give it away, or get ready for next week's episode on preserving your bounty.

🌼 Tend What You Can
Early morning or evening is best for weeding, pruning, or removing diseased plants. Remember—less effort now means fewer problems later.

🌿 Mid-Roll Sponsor: Organic REV
Need a soil recharge? I turn to Organic REV to keep my raised beds thriving through late summer stress. It's especially helpful for reviving tired plants and giving fall transplants a strong start. Use code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com to save.

🥒 Planting in August
Still time for fast-maturing summer crops: bush beans, squash, cucumbers
Start thinking fall:
Direct sow carrots, beets, leafy greens (late August)
Transplant broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce
– Plant herbs like basil, dill, parsley
– Bonus: It's a great time to plant strawberries (episode 386)

💛 Permission to Pause
If you need a break—take it. August is tough, but a reset now can give you the energy you'll need for the (less intense but still busy) fall season ahead.

🎧 Listen now and give yourself grace as you head into a new season.

 

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2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!)
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

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https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

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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.)

 

 

 

309 - Planting by the Signs with Sarah L Hall, author of Sown in the Stars09 May 202300:51:06

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

Garden in Minutes

 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.
- Garden In Minutes® is family-owned & operated
- We make the Garden Grid™ in The USA
- The Garden Grid™ is the only garden watering system & plant spacing guide, in one!
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- The average time to set up a Garden Grid™ is about one minute!
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Use the code JOURNEY for $10 off $100+ purchase

Organic REV
The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

Promo Code for 10% off JILL10

Want to see more?
Patreon Channel
https://journeywithjill.net/patreon 

My Products:
2023 Complete Garden Planner
https://journeywithjill.net/shop/

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

Products I recommend:
Recommended Brands & Products page: 
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden

Connect with Jill:   
Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com

The Beginner's Garden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/

Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast 

 

308 - Growing Kitchen Herbs: 5 Most Common Beginner Mistakes & How to Successfully Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden02 May 202300:32:43

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
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
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307 - 5 Medicinal Herbs to Plant Once and Grow and Use for Years25 Apr 202300:33:11

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. 

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Wood Prairie Family Farms
A small family farm on the edge of Maine's North Woods is located just six miles from the Canadian border.
For over 45 years they have dedicated themselves to time-honored organic regenerative farming practices and building up the fertile soil of Wood Prairie Family Farm.
Certified Organic by MOFGA (USDA-Accredited) since 1982. Their organic crops are sold to customers like you through their website and their FREE mail order catalog. 
Check them out and use my code JILL5 for 5% off.

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The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  
Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass 
that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily 
available to plants via their root systems.

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2023 Complete Garden Planner
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux

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