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Why You Shouldn't Clean Up Your Garden (Mostly)
Episode 62
This time of year many of us are gearing up for a big garden clean-up. We want to put our gardens to bed for the winter, preparing for a fresh, blank…
7 years, 8 months ago
Lessons Learned from my Summer Garden
Episode 61
Gardeners are learners, and each year we are given the opportunity to learn new lessons. Here are five lessons I learned from my summer garden this y…
7 years, 8 months ago
Should You Grow Garlic?
Episode 60
Garlic isn't one of the most-talked-about crops for beginners to grow. Why is that? There are so many reasons for beginners particularly to include g…
7 years, 9 months ago
Your Garden Zone - What It Tells You (and what it doesn't)
Episode 59
What is a Garden Zone and what purpose does it serve in the home garden? Unfortunately, garden zones are frequently misunderstood. In this episode yo…
7 years, 9 months ago
Planning and Planting a Fall Garden
Episode 58
Planting and growing a fall garden can be just as rewarding as a summer garden. You just need a bit of preparation. Here I share easy ideas and tips …
7 years, 10 months ago
How to Get Started in Home Canning with Melissa K Norris
Episode 57
Most of us, even if we have a small garden, will harvest more than we can consume fresh. Unless you want to give it all away, you will have to decide…
7 years, 10 months ago
9 Lessons from My Spring Garden (2018)
Episode 56
We all learn our best lessons from the hits and misses from our own gardens. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, I share 9 lessons I've…
7 years, 10 months ago
Managing Pests Organically - interview with IPM Expert Patrick Byers of the University of Missouri Extension
Episode 55
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) expert Patrick Byers of the University of Missouri Extension shares what the home gardener should do before you spra…
7 years, 11 months ago
6 Steps to Incorporate Vertical Gardening in Your Garden
Episode 54
You want to incorporate vertical gardening into your garden plans, but the disconnect lies between all the options and what you can actually accompli…
7 years, 11 months ago
Aged-Based Ideas to Get Kids Involved in the Garden
Episode 53
If you are looking for creative ways to get your kids involved in the garden, these 15 age-based ideas will help you get started. From toddlers to te…
8 years ago