Podcast Episodes

438 - Fast Fall Crops You Can Still Plant in September

Episode 438

September can leave gardeners feeling torn — the weather whispers fall, but the garden seems ready to shut down. Should you plant more, or just call it quits until spring? In today’s episode, I’ll sh…

Published on 13 hours ago

437 - September Garden Task List

Episode 437

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 p…

Published on 1 week ago

436 - Cover Crops for Small Gardens: Learn When, What, and How to Plant for Healthier Soil

Episode 436

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 podca…

Published on 2 weeks ago

435 - The Hidden Link Between Gardening and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Ray Dorsey, author of the Parkinson's Plan

Episode 435

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.

Published on 3 weeks ago

434 - Too Much to Eat, Not Enough to Can? Small-Batch Ideas for Summer’s Harvest

Episode 434

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 …

Published on 4 weeks ago

433 - August Garden Tasks + What to Plant

Episode 433

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 …

Published on 1 month ago

432 - Why Fall Gardens Fail

Episode 432

You followed all the fall gardening advice… so why isn’t your garden thriving? In this episode, I’m breaking down 8 subtle but critical reasons fall gardens struggle—even when you’re doing “everythin…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

431 - A Gardener's Guide to Snakes with Johnny Sain

Episode 431

Most of us have an instinctual fear of snakes—but are they really the enemy in our gardens? In this episode, I’m joined by nature enthusiast Johnny Sain to shed light on the misunderstood world of sn…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

430 - Shade Solutions for Summer Crops: What to Try When Temps Spike

Episode 430

🌞 Does Your Garden Need Shade in Summer? | The Beginner’s Garden Podcast

Have you ever walked into your garden on a 100-degree day and thought, “How are these plants still standing?” The truth is, so…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

429 - Start these Fall Crops Inside in July

Episode 429

🎧 What to Start Indoors for Your Fall Garden (Yes, in July!)

It may be blazing hot, but believe it or not—now’s the time to start thinking about your fall garden. In this episode, I’ll walk …

Published on 2 months ago