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The Beginner's Garden

The Beginner's Garden

By: Jill McSheehy
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 Yes, you can grow your own your own food garden! With easy-to-understand conversations and expert interviews, you'll find a gardening "partner" in the Beginner's Garden Podcast. Whether you want to garden in raised beds, containers, or in the ground, you can grow your own food and have fun doing it! The host, Jill McSheehy, started her first garden in 2013, and she's proof that someone with no background or prior knowledge can learn how to grow their own food -- no green thumb required! While Jill herself gardens in Arkansas (zone 8a), the podcast is not region-specific, so if you're gardening in the United States or a similar temperate climate, the Beginner's Garden Podcast is for you.Copyright 2024 by Jill McSheehy
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  • 429 - Start these Fall Crops Inside in July

    429 - Start these Fall Crops Inside in July
    Jul 8 2025
    🎧 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 you through which crops you need to start indoors in July to ensure a bountiful fall harvest. We’ll talk about: 🌱 Why fall gardening actually starts in summer 🥦 Which crops to start indoors now (and why) ⏳ How to time your planting based on your first frost 💡 Summer seed-starting tips for healthy transplants 🌡️ The most common fall gardening mistake to avoid 🧑‍🌾 What comes next after these transplants 🎯 Want your fall garden planned for you? Grab your spot for my brand-new Fall Garden Planning Concierge Service – limited to Zones 6–8 and only 10 gardeners! I’ll create a custom plan, meet with you on Zoom, and even shop for your seeds if you choose the optional add-on. 👉 journeywithjill.net/planmygarden 💬 Got questions? Join my Live Zoom Q&A on July 9 at 12PM Central! Dream to Garden students are already invited—or you can join for $15: Click here to register 🎥 Seed Starting Workshop — Want more help with starting seeds indoors? Get my workshop for just $19 with code summer25 in July: 👉 Seed Starting Workshop Replay 🛒 Mentioned in this episode: Organic REV — Use code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com to save on this soil-boosting solution I use all season long. 👉 Subscribe, share with a gardening friend, and don’t miss part 2—coming soon—on what to direct sow for your fall garden! Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV 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.)
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    30 mins
  • 428 - What to Plant in July: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers That Thrive in the Heat

    428 - What to Plant in July: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers That Thrive in the Heat
    Jul 1 2025

    What to Plant in July (Yes, You Still Can!)

    Think it’s too late to plant? Think again. In this episode of the Beginner’s Garden Podcast, Jill shares exactly what you can still plant in July—whether you're refreshing your summer garden or squeezing in one more round before fall. From quick-growing veggies to heat-tolerant flowers and herbs, you'll walk away with a solid mid-season planting plan and key tips to help your garden thrive in the heat.

    In this episode:

    • Fast-growing warm-season vegetables to plant now

    • Heat-loving herbs and how to grow them

    • Flowers that thrive in summer and attract pollinators

    • Tips for managing heat, soil, and moisture in mid-season

    • How to plan based on your frost date and zone

    • The value of succession planting in July

    • A special tip on using Organic REV to reduce transplant stress and boost resilience

    Bonus invitation:
    Join Jill for a Live Garden Q&A Zoom Session on July 9 at 12 PM Central.
    Dream to Garden students are already invited, but if you’re not enrolled, you can join the call for just $15. Submit your questions in advance or ask them live—and yes, you’ll get the replay too.

    Reserve your spot: journeywithjill.net/shop
    Try Organic REV and save 10% with code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com
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    23 mins
  • 427 - Grow Mushrooms in Your Garden with Matt McInnis

    427 - Grow Mushrooms in Your Garden with Matt McInnis
    Jun 24 2025

    Have you ever wondered if you could grow mushrooms right alongside your tomatoes? I hadn’t either—until recently. In today’s episode, I chat with Matt McInnis from North Spore about how beginners can grow mushrooms in their garden beds, mulch, or even garden paths.

    This episode is part beginner’s guide, part real-time experiment. After my conversation with Matt, I share my honest experiences growing mushrooms in my own raised beds—what worked, what surprised me, and what I’ll do differently next time.

    Whether you’re mushroom-curious or looking for new ways to improve your garden’s soil health, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible with homegrown fungi.

    🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    • Easy ways to grow mushrooms in garden beds, mulch, and paths

    • Why mushrooms might improve your soil and help your crops

    • What kind of moisture and light they need

    • How to cook, preserve, and enjoy them—even if you’re not a mushroom lover

    • Jill’s first-hand experience growing oysters, winecap, and almond agaricus

    If you are wanting to check them out for yourself, you can go to their website and use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order.

    If your raised beds are running out of steam mid-summer, give them a boost with Organic REV. It helps recharge tired soil and supports plants through the heat.
    🛒 Use code JILL10 to save on your order at OrganicREV.com.

    Show Notes:

    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.)
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    40 mins
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