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418 - What Market Farmers Know That Backyard Gardeners Don’t (Yet!) with Pam Dawling
Episode 418
In this episode, we explore how backyard gardeners can apply market farming techniques to grow healthier, more productive gardens with Pam Dawling author of Sustainable Market Farming. From disease a…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
417 - How Your Grandparents Knew When to Plant: Using Phenology (Like Lilacs & Oak Leaves) in Your Spring Garden
Episode 317
Have you ever wondered how gardeners knew when to plant before weather apps, frost charts, or ChatGPT? Today we’re talking phenology—the art (and science) of reading nature’s cues to time your planti…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
416 - Your last frost date has arrived! Now what?
Episode 416
Today’s my average last frost date—maybe it’s yours too. So, is it time to plant everything? Not so fast. In this episode, we’re diving into what your last frost date really means and why it’s more o…
Published on 5 months ago
415 - Your April Garden Checklist: Tasks, Planting, and Common Pitfalls
Episode 415
April is here, and garden season is in full swing! But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks ahead, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking it all down so you can focus on what’s mos…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
414 - Growing Blackberries: A Starter Guide with Chad Cargill
Episode 414
In this episode, I sit down with Chad Cargill to dive deep into one of his favorite fruits to grow—blackberries! Whether you're a beginner or have been growing blackberries for years, this conversati…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
413 - Growing Blueberries: A Starter Guide
Episode 413
Want to grow sweet, homegrown blueberries? In this episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about planting, caring for, and harvesting blueberries. Whether you’re growing them for the f…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
412 - Carrots: what no one tells you about choosing the right variety
Episode 412
When you think of carrots, you probably picture the classic orange root vegetable—but did you know there are many different types, each with its own flavor, texture, and ideal growing conditions?…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
411 - Grow Your Own Fruit with Chad Cargill
Episode 411
In this episode of The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, we’re diving into the world of homegrown fruit! 🍎🍑🍋 You told us you wanted to learn more, so today marks the beginning of many future ep…
Published on 6 months ago
410 - What to Plant in March
Episode 410
March is one of the busiest planting months! In this episode, I’ll share exactly what I’m planting in the weeks leading up to my last frost date. Whether your climate matches mine or not, you can adj…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
409 - Tomato Types Explained: How to Pick the Perfect Tomato for Your Garden
Episode 409
Feeling overwhelmed by all the tomato varieties out there? Whether you're flipping through a seed catalog, browsing online, or staring at the racks at your local garden center, choosing…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago