by Jill McSheehy
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 gardening lingo and sifting through the information to figure out what would work for me. In this podcast, my aim is to provide helpful information while explaining the gardening lingo as we go. I want to equip YOU to have the best start ever this gardening season!
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April 15, 2025
Jill McSheehy explores phenology, the practice of using natural signs like lilac blooms and oak leaf size to determine planting times in spring gardening.
April 8, 2025
<p class="" data-start="108" data-end="395">Today’s my average last frost date—maybe it’s yours too. So, is it time to plant everything? Not so fast. In this episode, we’re diving into what your last frost date really means and why it’s more of a guidepost than a green light.</p> <p class="" data-start="397" data-end="701">We’ll cover:<br data-start="409" data-end="412" /> 🌱 What the “average last frost date” actually means<br data-start= "464" data-end="467" /> 🌱 Why warm-weather crops might still need to wait<br data-start= "517" data-end="520" /> 🌱 How soil temps, night temps, and forecasts factor in<br data-start="575" data-end="578" /> 🌱 What to do if a cold snap hits after you’ve planted<br data-start="632" data-end="635" /> 🌱 Tips for protecting your plants and setting them up to thrive</p> <p class="" data-start="703" data-end="862">Plus, I’ll share a few hard-learned lessons from my early gardening days—and how a soil thermometer, weather watching, and a little patience can go a long way.</p> <p class="" data-start="864" data-end="1098">🎥 Don’t forget: The Productive Gardener’s Blueprint is now available to watch on demand! I re-recorded it with updates for April planting—perfect for this exact moment in the season. Watch it at <strong data-start="1062" data-end= "1098"><a class="" href="#" rel="noopener" data-start="1064" data-end="1096">journeywithjill.net/masterclass</a></strong></p> <p class="" data-start="1100" data-end="1217">And we’re opening up Dream to Garden one last time this spring—learn more at <strong data-start="1179" data-end= "1217"><a class="" href="#" rel="noopener" data-start="1181" data-end="1215">journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden</a></strong></p> <p class="" data-start="1100" data-end="1217"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes:</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to our sponsors: <a href= "https://organicrev.com/?sca_ref=472827.tv51jJtmTA">Organic REV</a> | <a href="https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes">Garden in Minutes</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://organicrev.com/?sca_ref=472827.tv51jJtmTA">Organic REV</a></p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order</p> <p dir="ltr">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! <a href= "https://beginnersgardenshortcut.teachable.com/p/the-beginner-s-guide-to-organic-rev-and-high-performance-organics"> Click here to enroll.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes">Garden in Minutes</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Water your raised beds more efficiently and effectively with the Garden in Minutes Garden Grids. These garden grids take about 1 minute to set up, water all of your plants evenly at their base, and ship in pre-assembled sections! No messy emitters or tangle of tubing. Just connect & grow! <a href="https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes">https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Discount Code: Use promo code JILL for 7% off your purchase</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://heirloomroses.com/discount/BEGINNER24?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-roses?utm_source=instagram.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=BeginnerGarden"> Heirloom Roses</a></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">HeirloomRoses.com has over 900 roses to choose from and hundreds of perennials and bulbs for your complete garden dreams. Get yours today and check out their selections here.</p> <p dir="ltr">My Products:<br /> 2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!)<br /> <a href= "https://shop.journeywithjill.net/">https://shop.journeywithjill.net/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: <a href= "https://amzn.to/3TZeJux">https://amzn.to/3TZeJux</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Products I recommend:<br /> Recommended Brands & Products page: <br /> <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/">https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden">https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Jill: <br /> Sign up for Friday Emails: <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup">https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup</a></p> <p dir="ltr">YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">The Beginner's Garden<br /> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/">https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/">https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">(*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.)</p>
April 1, 2025
<p data-start="78" data-end="324">April is here, and garden season is in full swing! But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks ahead, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking it all down so you can focus on what’s most important and skip the stress. We’ll cover:</p> <p data-start="326" data-end="476">🌱 Essential garden tasks to tackle this month<br data-start="372" data-end="375" /> 🌿 What to plant based on your last frost date<br data-start="421" data-end="424" /> 🚫 Common pitfalls to avoid so your garden thrives</p> <p data-start="478" data-end="650">Whether you're prepping beds, setting up irrigation, or keeping an eye on bolting crops, this episode will help you enter April prepared and excited for the season ahead.</p> <p data-start="652" data-end="984"><strong data-start="652" data-end="682">Mentioned in This Episode:</strong><br data-start= "682" data-end="685" /> 🛒 My favorite garden tools & supplies: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden">Amazon List</a><br data-start="738" data-end="741" /> 💧 Garden In Minutes: <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="763" data-end="832">Save 7% with code JILL</a><br data-start="832" data-end="835" /> 🌹 Heirloom Roses: <a href="https://www.heirloomroses.com" target= "_new" rel="noopener" data-start="854" data-end="916">Save 20% with code BEGINNER20</a><br data-start="916" data-end="919" data-is-only-node="" /> 🌱 Organic REV: <a href="https://organicrev.com" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="935" data-end="982">Save with code JILL10</a></p> <p data-start="986" data-end="1051"><strong data-start="986" data-end="1000">Next Week:</strong> What to do when your average frost date arrives!</p> <p data-start="1053" data-end="1104" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Listen now and step into April with confidence! 🎧✨</p> <p data-start="1053" data-end="1104" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to our sponsors: <a href= "https://organicrev.com/?sca_ref=472827.tv51jJtmTA">Organic REV</a> | <a href="https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes">Garden in Minutes | </a><a href= "https://heirloomroses.com/discount/BEGINNER24?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-roses?utm_source=instagram.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=BeginnerGarden">Heirloom Roses</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://organicrev.com/?sca_ref=472827.tv51jJtmTA">Organic REV</a></p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order</p> <p dir="ltr">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! <a href= "https://beginnersgardenshortcut.teachable.com/p/the-beginner-s-guide-to-organic-rev-and-high-performance-organics"> Click here to enroll.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes">Garden in Minutes</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Water your raised beds more efficiently and effectively with the Garden in Minutes Garden Grids. These garden grids take about 1 minute to set up, water all of your plants evenly at their base, and ship in pre-assembled sections! No messy emitters or tangle of tubing. Just connect & grow! <a href="https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes">https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Discount Code: Use promo code JILL for 7% off your purchase</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://heirloomroses.com/discount/BEGINNER24?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-roses?utm_source=instagram.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=BeginnerGarden"> Heirloom Roses</a></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">HeirloomRoses.com has over 900 roses to choose from and hundreds of perennials and bulbs for your complete garden dreams. Get yours today and check out their selections here.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">My Products:<br /> 2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!)<br /> <a href= "https://shop.journeywithjill.net/">https://shop.journeywithjill.net/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: <a href= "https://amzn.to/3TZeJux">https://amzn.to/3TZeJux</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Products I recommend:<br /> Recommended Brands & Products page: <br /> <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/">https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden">https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Jill: <br /> Sign up for Friday Emails: <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup">https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup</a></p> <p dir="ltr">YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">The Beginner's Garden<br /> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/">https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: <a href= "https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/">https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">(*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.)</p>
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