The Beginner’s Garden Podcast
Welcome to the Beginner’s Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure — big or small.
In this podcast — in its 8th season — my aim is to provide helpful information while explaining the gardening lingo as we go. I want to equip YOU to have the best start ever this gardening season!
Below you can find episodes of the Beginner’s Garden Podcast or listen on your favorite podcast player. Enjoy!
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480 – Yellow Leaves, Bugs, and No Fruit: What to Do in the Mid-Summer GardenYellow leaves, chewed-up plants, and tomatoes that suddenly stop producing can make it feel like your garden is falling apart. But many common midsummer garden problems have simple explanations once you know what to look for. In this episode, you’ll learn how to diagnose yellowing leaves, tell the difference between nutrient deficiencies and diseases, identify… -
479 – Fall Garden: 3 Simple Steps to Start NowSummer gardening can leave you feeling worn out, but your best harvest may still be ahead. If you’ve been wondering whether a fall garden is worth the effort, this episode will help you start planning without feeling overwhelmed. Learn three simple decisions you can make now to prepare for a productive fall vegetable garden, including… -
478 – Summer Watering: What Your Garden Actually NeedsStruggling to know how much to water your vegetable garden during summer? You’re not alone. Learn how to water raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens with confidence so your plants stay healthy and productive all season long. Free Download: Raised Bed Soil Options Stop guessing what to put in your raised beds. Download Raised Bed… -
477 – What to Plant in June and JulyStruggling with empty garden beds after harvesting spring crops? Wondering what to plant in June and July without wasting valuable garden space? In this episode, you’ll learn which vegetables, herbs, and flowers thrive in summer heat so you can keep harvesting, suppress weeds, and make the most of your garden all season long. Whether you’re… -
Questions My Garden Visitors Asked (and My Honest Answers)A bus full of seasoned gardeners showed up to tour my garden, and the questions they asked were so good I wrote every one down. How close is too close when you plant? Why is the garlic browning early? What do you do about squash vine borers? This episode walks through the real questions from… -
475 – The Problem with Sevin DustStruggling with garden pests and wondering if Sevin Dust is the answer? Before you reach for this popular insecticide, it’s important to understand what it does to pests, pollinators, and your garden ecosystem. In this episode, you’ll learn the truth about Sevin Dust, carbaryl, organic pest control, and safer ways to manage garden insects. Free…
