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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

Jill McSheehy
Indoor Seed Starting
Tomatoes
Seed Starting
Vegetable Gardening
Gardening
Blueberries
Straw Bale Gardening
Cucumbers
Zucchini
Beans
Squash
Corn
Okra
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Warm Season Crops
Epic Cell Trays
Organic Gardening
Carrots
Oregano

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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In this episode, we explore how backyard gardeners can apply market farming techniques to grow healthier, more productive gardens with Pam Dawling author of Sustainable Market Farming. From disease and pest control to crop rotation and weeding, our g... more

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Recent Guests

Pam Dawling
Market farmer with decades of experience in sustainable agriculture
Sustainable Market Farming
Episode: 418 - What Market Farmers Know That Backyard Gardeners Don’t (Yet!) with Pam Dawling
Chad Cargill
A fruit grower and educator with experience in ACT test preparation.
Smith Ferry Farm
Episode: 411 - Grow Your Own Fruit with Chad Cargill
Dr. Alicia Wasula
Forensic meteorologist and gardener
Episode: 403 - Climate Change, AI, and Your Garden with forensic meteorologist Dr. Alicia Wasula
Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper
OB-GYN physician and lifestyle medicine advocate
Equilibrium Telehealth and Healthy Looks Great on You podcast
Episode: 400 - Grow Your Protein with Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper
Carol Connare
Editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac, passionate about gardening
Old Farmer's Almanac
Episode: 398 - 2025 Garden Trends & Weather Forecasts with the Old Farmer's Almanac Editor Carol Connare
Heidi Villegas
Herbalist and founder of Healing Harvest Homestead
Healing Harvest Homestead
Episode: 387 - 5 herbs for herbal remedies (that you probably have growing now) with Heidi Villegas of Healing Harvest Homestead
Crystal Schmidt
Author of Freeze Fresh and creator of The Whole Fed Homestead
The Whole Fed Homestead
Episode: 380 - Preserving the Small Harvest: Freezing in Small Quantities with Crystal Schmidt, author of Freeze Fresh
Jennifer Gomes
Master food preserver and author of The Pressure Canning Cookbook
Perfectly Preserved podcast
Episode: 377 - Safe and Delicious Pressure Canning with Master Food Preserver Jennifer Gomes
Lisa Mason Ziegler
Expert on cut flowers and author of 'The Cut Flower Handbook'
The Gardener's Workshop
Episode: 370 - Flowers in the Vegetable Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler

Host

Jill McSheehy
Host of a podcast focused on beginner gardening, providing easy-to-understand information, tips, and resources for novice gardeners. Jill emphasizes accessibility and community in gardening practices.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Surprise bible study

    The main content of the episode was decent, but got hit with bible study section at the end. I am not a Christian and don’t have any interest in that. I wanted a gardening podcast! Please be more upfront about the fact that this is a religious podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    madamepancake
    United Statesa month ago
  • What a fantastic podcast! I just have one little suggestion.

    I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you and your content! You have such a wealth of knowledge, and I really enjoy your teaching style. The only small thing I’d mention is the religious aspects—you share your beliefs so passionately, which is wonderful, but not everyone shares the same views. That said, don’t get me wrong, your podcast is truly the best! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MM1413!
    United States3 months ago
  • Frozen

    Great episode. We get very cold in western Pennsylvania. I continue to add kitchen waste along with cardboard, paper, leaves etc…. It all freezes solid in my 4x4x4 bin system but when spring comes it thaws and all of the water that was frozen melts and the pile heats up and gets underway with no issues……..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    At Noahs House
    United States4 months ago
  • Feedback

    Love your podcast but recent episodes you seem to be reading from a script and it’s taken away from your natural relatable style.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GAHmd
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome and informative!

    I have been gardening off and on for about four years now. I have just started to pick it back up in the last two years. This was the first podcast I listened to. It is so encouraging to hear Jill talk about both mistakes and successes.

    As far as the digging deeper portion, I look forward to it and gain so much insight. I am truly sorry to see that some people are offended by it. She is very transparent about going into the segment. It is at the very end of the podcast after she has shared spec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chucktowngirl73
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the host's transparency about her gardening journey inspiring and beneficial for their own experiences.
Listeners appreciate the practical and accessible gardening advice offered, often highlighting the host's relatable teaching style.
There are mixed feelings regarding the inclusion of religious references, with some listeners embracing it while others express discomfort.
Overall, listeners consider it an invaluable resource for beginners and a source of motivation to engage more deeply in gardening.
The podcast is well-received for its combination of personal anecdotes and expert insights, fostering a community atmosphere among listeners.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

418 - What Market Farmers Know That Backyard Gardeners Don’t (Yet!) with Pam Dawling
Q: How do you explain the importance of crop rotation for backyard gardeners?
The benefits include avoiding diseases and pests by not planting the same crops in the same soil year after year.
418 - What Market Farmers Know That Backyard Gardeners Don’t (Yet!) with Pam Dawling
Q: What are some of your favorite organic methods for preventing pests from becoming a serious issue?
Using netting to protect crops from pests is very effective, along with soap spray for aphids when necessary.
418 - What Market Farmers Know That Backyard Gardeners Don’t (Yet!) with Pam Dawling
Q: What are your top practical strategies to cut down on weeds without using chemicals?
We try to get the weeds before they flower, using tactics like hoeing and mulching, and occasionally flame weeding for control.
418 - What Market Farmers Know That Backyard Gardeners Don’t (Yet!) with Pam Dawling
Q: Can you just give us a quick background of where you're gardening and how many people you're feeding with the food that you grow?
I'm in Central Virginia, growing for the 100 people who are part of the community, providing a wide range of vegetables year-round.
367 - Growing Large Crops in a GreenStalk with Susie of GreenStalk Vertical Gardens
Q: What would you tell GreenStalk growers is the most important thing that they need to know about growing large crops?
The most important thing is to have good soil, along with consistent fertilization for successful growth of larger crops.

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Focusing on practical gardening tips and educational resources, this podcast is expertly tailored for beginner gardeners. Episodes explore a variety of gardening topics such as seed starting, pest control, and crop selection, all presented in an accessible format. With a combination of personal anecdotes and expert advice, listeners are equipped with actionable strategies to maximize their gardening success. Notably, the host also touches on emotional and social aspects of gardening, fostering a sense of community among listeners, which sets this podcast apart from others in the gardening niche.

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1. Pam Dawling
2. Chad Cargill
3. Dr. Alicia Wasula
4. Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper
5. Carol Connare
6. Heidi Villegas
7. Crystal Schmidt
8. Jennifer Gomes

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