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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Jill McSheehy
Gardening
Tomatoes
Organic Gardening
Fall Gardening
Companion Planting
Cool Season Crops
Garden Planning
Soil Health
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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Not sure what to cover your raised bed soil with this winter? Cover crops can build soil, suppress weeds, and even provide living mulch. In this episode, I'll help you choose a cover crop and get started without overcomplicating it.

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Think you've missed your chance to plant a fall garden? You may still have time to grow a harvest, even if September is already here. The key is knowing your average first frost date and choosing fall crops that can mature in the time you have left. more

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Trying to plant a fall garden when your beds are still full of summer crops?

You don't have to clear everything at once. A simple bed-by-bed assessment can help you decide what stays, what goes, and where your fall crops can fit.

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You worked hard to grow potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, and sweet potatoes. How do you keep them from spoiling before you can use them?

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Recent Guests

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
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
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
Joe Lample
Host of The Joe Gardener Show
The Joe Gardener Show
Episode: 454 - How Home Gardeners Can Save Money by Buying Seeds in Bulk (Without Overbuying)

Host

Jill McSheehy
Host of The Beginner's Garden and related formats; founder and primary host.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • My Favorite Gardening Resource

    I found this podcast when searching for tomato tips after encountering aphids infestation. Jill was 1000% right with her advise to leave them be or just squish on site. As hard as it was, I followed and soon enough beneficial bugs came and have been keeping them in check. This podcast has been great for figuring out WHAT I did wrong and helping me fix it, if not for this season then next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P&B4829
    United States2 months ago
  • Thanks!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    memejoann
    United States5 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 States6 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

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Audience appreciates practical experiments and real-life gardening workflows over theoretical advice.
Some critiques note religious segments are optional or off-topic for non-faith listeners.
Guests and topics are described as practical and varied, from storage to fall planning.
Listeners praise clear, actionable garden guidance and relatable host storytelling.

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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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A practical, beginner-friendly gardening show that explains gardening lingo as it goes, focusing on actionable how-tos, seasonal tasks, and kitchen-to-garden connections. Episodes cover preservation, fall planning, planting timing, pest management, irrigation, and even income opportunities from garden harvests, all presented with clear steps, real-life experiments, and guest expertise. A notable trait is the host's openness about integrating faith and personal storytelling with garden advice, offering a unique blend that resonates with listeners who want both solid gardening guidance and a relatable, holistic approach that ties food, home, and values together.

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