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You've got a flat of plants, a garden almost ready to plant out, and no time to get it done. Sound familiar? This episode will give you seven tips to help you get your garden in the ground with a minimum of fuss and no time wasted on tasks that don't move the needle the…

If you're still wondering what to plant, this episode lays it all out for you. Short and snappy instructions tell you how to lay out a single 4×8 raised bed with the right combination and location of your plants so they all thrive and you get months of harvests of fresh veggies, flowers, and herbs….

Here is an amazing list of resources during the peak learning time of the season. Plants are going in, seeds are getting started, and these channels will help you learn so much, from composting to self sufficiency to growing flowers in soil blocks.  Huw Richards Charles Dowding Shifting Roots No-Till Growers: I misspoke here and…

📩 Questions? Email me at jessica@homegrownfoodandflowers.com Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps new gardeners find the show 💚💻 Website and Blog: Homegrown Food and Flowers📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownfoodandflowers/

Soil, fertilizers, compost, and more can all be so confusing when getting your garden started. This episode breaks it down in a very simplified manner that will help you know the next step you need to take to get your garden ready for the season. I mention a ton of resources, including:My seed starting recipe:4…

Don't let your seedlings go into shock or die after you spent all that time growing them! In today's episode you'll learn about: What is hardening off? How do I harden off my seedlings? What's the best time of day to transplant Ways to protect seedlings: row covers, low tunnels Beginner mistakes Grab your seed…

Seed starting is in full swing, and I've been getting a bunch of questions about the process. So this episode will share the answers I've been giving and help you in your own seed starting efforts. Questions include:Why aren't your seeds covered?Why don't you cover your seed trays?What's damping off?What are leggy seedlings?If the soil…

It's March! In the gardening world, that's a big signal to get started with sowing indoors and out. In this episode I'll have several lists for you, including veggies, flowers, and herbs to start indoors or direct sow, quick ways to get new garden beds up and running before prime planting time, and a few…

Spring is such a busy time of year that even knowing where to start can seem overwhelming. This episode breaks down how to avoid that overwhelm and instead learn how to take full advantage of your space and season, starting this spring. Use methods like succession planting, relay planting, transitioning beds, and overwintering to always…

Get your Companion Planting Toolkit and start planning your next garden! 📩 Questions? Email me at jessica@homegrownfoodandflowers.com Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps new gardeners find the show 💚💻 Website and Blog: Homegrown Food and Flowers📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownfoodandflowers/

Get your Companion Planting Toolkit and start planning your next garden! 📩 Questions? Email me at jessica@homegrownfoodandflowers.com Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps new gardeners find the show 💚💻 Website and Blog: Homegrown Food and Flowers📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownfoodandflowers/

It's February in the garden, and that opens up the possibility for SO MANY things to do, from starting a whole slew of seeds to attending local workshops to visiting fruit tree nurseries.  You won't be bored this month, and after this episode, you'll have a to-do list (and seed starting list!) a mile long. …