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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Jill McSheehy
Gardening
Tomatoes
Organic Gardening
Fall Gardening
Companion Planting
Cool Season Crops
Soil Health
Garden Planning
Carrots
Cucumbers
Organic Rev
Harvesting
Raised Beds
Seed Starting
Potatoes
Succession Planting
Blueberries
Composting
Gardening Techniques
Okra

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. When I began gardening in 2013, I scoured books and Internet resources to find all the information I could. Although good information was abundant, I had trouble understanding all the garden... more

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Latest Episodes

Fresh garden produce doesn't stay fresh by accident. Learn exactly where to store tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons, and more so they last longer and taste their best.

If you've ever wondered whether tomatoes belong on the counter or in the refr... more

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Feeling overwhelmed by canning and preserving your garden harvest? Wondering if you have to preserve everything you grow to make gardening worthwhile?

In this episode, I share how my approach to food preservation has changed over the last few years... more

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Have you ever wished your garden harvest could make dinner easier months after the growing season ends?

In this episode, I'm welcoming Crystal from Whole-Fed Homestead back to the podcast to talk about her newest cookbook, Freeze Fresh Meal Prep. W... more

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Struggling to know which garden insects are friends or foes? Learn why wasps, hoverflies, and bees may be doing more to protect your garden than you realize. This episode will change how you see beneficial insects and natural pest control in your veg... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal Schmidt
Author of Freeze Fresh Meal Prep; founder of Whole-Fed Homestead
Whole-Fed Homestead / Author
Episode: 482 - Meal Prep from Your Garden with Crystal Schmidt, author of Freeze Fresh Meal Prep
Margie Patlak
Author of Insect Safari
Author, Insect Safari
Episode: 481 - Wasps and Bees: The Invisible Work These Insects Do in Your Garden
Luke Hammond
Director of Brand Management at Seedtime; co-founder of Dirt Academy Kids; host of How I Grow This podcast; organic market gardener
Seedtime; Dirt Academy Kids
Episode: 474 - How to use what you're growing for extra income with Luke Hammond
Chef Tony
Chef de cuisine for EPCOT Festivals at Disney World
Disney World, EPCOT Festivals
Episode: 472 - Cooking Your Harvest: Simple Secrets from a Disney Chef at EPCOT
Morgan Bell
Disney Conservation entomologist, Conservations Program Manager
Disney Conservation
Episode: 468 - Pollinators: Are They Telling You Something About Your Garden? — with Disney Conservation Scientist Morgan Belle
Jim Gerritsen
Owner, Wood Prairie Family Farm
Wood Prairie Family Farm
Episode: 460 - How to Grow Better Potatoes: What Matters Most (and What Doesn't) with Jim & Caleb Gerritsen of Wood Prairie Family Farm
Caleb Gerritsen
Son of Jim; co-manager at Wood Prairie Family Farm
Wood Prairie Family Farm
Episode: 460 - How to Grow Better Potatoes: What Matters Most (and What Doesn't) with Jim & Caleb Gerritsen of Wood Prairie Family Farm
Jim Garretson
Special guest discussing potatoes in the upcoming episode
Wood Prairie Family Farm
Episode: 459 - Can You Trust AI With Your Garden? How to Avoid Bad Advice
Caleb Garretson
Special guest discussing potatoes in the upcoming episode
Wood Prairie Family Farm
Episode: 459 - Can You Trust AI With Your Garden? How to Avoid Bad Advice

Host

Jill McSheehy
Host of The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy; focuses on beginner-friendly gardening education and practical how-tos.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Thanks!

    We love your podcasts and You Tube segments! We have learned so much! Thanks for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    memejoann
    United States4 months ago
  • Jill drinking game

    Every time Jill says “especially” take a shot. At the end of the podcast see if you can pronounce especially!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    westtnbbq
    United States5 months ago
  • Great information.

    I appreciate the information I have learned on this podcast. The interviews are great. I do not share religious views with Jill so I personally won’t be listening to any episodes where that is discussed. But otherwise it’s been great.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rweldon23
    United States5 months ago
  • Chat GPT

    I enjoyed the Beginners Garden episodes, but for a newbie to ChatGPT this episode is a winner. Jill is a great instructor! She is up there with Joe Lamp’l now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Len10rose
    United States6 months ago
  • Great

    This podcast is a true gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keeptrying22
    United States9 months ago

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Some listeners appreciate the religious segments but others wish for less emphasis or ability to skip.
Listeners praise practical, beginner-friendly guidance and clear explanations.

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481 - Wasps and Bees: The Invisible Work These Insects Do in Your Garden
Q: How do bees actually learn and navigate their environment?
Bees are quick learners who map their nests, count landmarks, and even copy successful nectar routes; they rely on panoramic cues, polarized light, and social learning to optimize foraging while minimizing instinct-only constraints.
481 - Wasps and Bees: The Invisible Work These Insects Do in Your Garden
Q: What makes wasps (and particularly digger wasps) so important in a garden?
The guest describes digger wasps as solitary, effective predators of garden pests like katydids and crickets, while also noting their role as pollinators, with a nuanced view that most stinging is tied to protecting nests and that fear often arises from misunderstanding.
481 - Wasps and Bees: The Invisible Work These Insects Do in Your Garden
Q: Tell me about your passion, about why you're interested in insects now.
Margie explains she pursued insects due to concerns about insect declines and the realization that a large majority of animal species are insects, which sparked her lifelong advocacy and focus on understanding their roles in ecosystems.
468 - Pollinators: Are They Telling You Something About Your Garden? — with Disney Conservation Scientist Morgan Belle
Q: Which pollinators should home gardeners prioritize, beyond just bees?
While bees are critical, butterflies and other pollinators (including wasps and caterpillars) are important indicators of garden health and biodiversity; providing host and nectar plants supports a broad range of species.
468 - Pollinators: Are They Telling You Something About Your Garden? — with Disney Conservation Scientist Morgan Belle
Q: What is one key thing you want gardeners to know about bugs if you're talking to someone who isn't sure what to do about them?
Gardens are nature and what you do in your garden has a big impact on wildlife; insects are part of a connected system, and supporting habitat—through diverse plants, minimal pesticides, and allowing life cycles—helps pollinators and the broader ecosystem.

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What is The Beginner's Garden about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, beginner-friendly gardening guidance that also weaves in real-world farming, cooking, and conservation perspectives. Episodes cover hands-on how-tos for planning, planting, soil health, and seasonal care, often featuring expert guests from farms, culinary teams, and conservation programs. The host emphasizes clear gardening language, accessible projects, and periodic sponsor segments that connect listeners with tools and resources to grow successfully. A notable edge is the blend of home gardening education with farm-level insights and occasional deeper dives into related topics like pollinators and sustainable practices, which can broaden appeal beyond total beginners to curious hobbyists and small-scale gro... more

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Recent guests on The Beginner's Garden include:

1. Crystal Schmidt
2. Margie Patlak
3. Luke Hammond
4. Chef Tony
5. Morgan Bell
6. Jim Gerritsen
7. Caleb Gerritsen
8. Jim Garretson

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