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Do I buy seeds at the big box store or order from a catalog? I will share my thoughts about that on today's episode.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Before you Sow Mini Course: journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/  

Is indoor seed starting right for you?  I will ask you three questions to help you decide. Before You Sow Mini Course Free through January 31, 2021! Journeywithjill.net/beforeyousow Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.   REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Grow Lamp https://amzn.to/3noL2Cd Grow Light https://amzn.to/38ZSVZG Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast  

Already dreaming of next years garden?  We will talk about a few things to get your mind ready to plan for 2021.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.   REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code for 10% off JILL10   155 - Summer Garden 2020 - Failures https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/155-summer-garden-2020-failures Episode 156 https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/157-what-ill-keep-change-next-season Sue Goetz podcast https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/165-complete-container-herb-gardening-sue-goetz (96)- Fall Gardening: When and How to Plant with Stacey Murphy https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/96-fall-gardening-when-and-how-to-plant-with-stacey-murphy 4 Types of Mulch https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/05/16/4-types-mulch-can-use-garden/ Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

Want to know what's new in the 2021 Complete Garden Planner?  I'll let you know just that in today's Q&A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Complete Garden Planner journeywithjill.net/shop   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast    

New and useful gardening tools I am enjoying this year. Show Notes: Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.   REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code for 10% off JILL10 Greenstalk Vertical Garden Planter Can be used outside or inside Just use potting mix Plant seeds or starter plants No weeding required Quickly stack up or down Use Promo Code JILL10 for $10 off a planter Barnel Spring Bucket https://amzn.to/37wfDrB Rolling Garden Stool https://amzn.to/2JuAt2L Hori Hori Knife https://amzn.to/36yWkP6 Smart Pot fabric pot https://amzn.to/2JkLSSR Photo box for seed storage https://amzn.to/3qx297Y Soil Blocker https://amzn.to/37xGy6q Garden Tone https://amzn.to/3mznPhj Plant Tone https://amzn.to/3okYJTA Fish Emulsion https://amzn.to/3mLVlkF Camp Chef Stove https://amzn.to/33Dtziz Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

Why wouldn't you fertilize your garden soil like a straw bale? We will answer that question on today's Q&A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Straw Bale Results: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/11/10/straw-bale-garden-results-after-my-first-season/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

The endless possibilities of container herb gardening, and your questions answered by talking with Sue Goetz author of Complete Container Herb Gardening.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.  Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.   REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code for 10% off JILL10   Connect with Sue Goetz: https://suegoetz.com/ https://herbloversgarden.com/ https://www.instagram.com/creativegardener/ https://www.facebook.com/CreativeGardener/ https://twitter.com/gardenersue Complete Contianer Herb Gardening published by Cool Springs Press https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780760367797/Complete-Container-Herb-Gardening.htmlhttps://suegoetz.com/complete-container-herb-gardening Liquid Fertilizer https://amzn.to/3nSW9UM Favorite Herbs https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/04/18/favorite-herbs-grow-use/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

On today's Q&A we will address some of the pros and cons in my experience of the 3 sisters gardening method. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? On today's podcast I'm sharing some of my favorite homemade gifts from the garden. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Plant Therapy Essential Oils High-quality essential oils natural body care products CBD Giving you the tools and know-how so that you can safely use essential oils and understand the ingredients they use in our products.  For Free Shipping use this link: Plant Therapy  MADEON Allergy & Scent free 100% Natural No Preservatives Face, Hair, Lips Skin care Muscle relief Free Shipping use the Promo Code: JOURNEYWITHJILL Ball Book of Home Canning https://amzn.to/32UZxqa Red Pepper Jelly https://inspiredbycharm.com/red-pepper-jelly/ Blackberry jalapeno jam https://www.mommyskitchen.net/2018/10/blackberry-jalapeno-pepper-jelly.html Sweet potato Nachos https://wholefoodnanny.com/recipe/loaded-sweet-potato-nachos-with-cilantro-lime-crema/ Cold Care Teas https://wholefully.com/5-cold-busting-herbal-tea-blends/ Lip Balm https://sweetnaturesbeauty.com/homemade-eucalyptus-lip-balm cayenne rub Rosemary Gladstar's book Medicinal Herbs: https://amzn.to/2Ut93Mo eczema salve Healing Herbal Infusions by Colleen Codekas: https://amzn.to/3nm65pv itchy bite and sting balm Healing Herbal Infusions by Colleen Codekas: https://amzn.to/3nm65pv Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast  

Absolutely, you can plant cilantro now!  On today's Q&A I'll tell you why.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Part 1 Annual Herb Basics https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/  Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What are you thankful for? Even though this has been a difficult year, I've found things to be thankful for and I'm sharing them with you today. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                                           PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and includes recommendations to keep your garden healthy. All you need to do is: Collect Mail in Get results  Soil Kit promo: WITHJILL20 -- $5 off a soil kit through 11/30/20  https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=63s Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu Connect with Jill:         Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/   Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/   Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast

What do you think is the biggest mistake that home gardeners make when it comes to composting?  This is the topic we are going to revisit today and how to simplify this process. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                                           PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and includes recommendations to keep your garden healthy. All you need to do is: Collect Mail in Get results  Soil Kit promo: WITHJILL20 -- $5 off a soil kit through 11/30/20  https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=63s Composting for Beginners episode 7 https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/ Do you Really Need compost https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2016/02/29/do-i-really-need-compost/ Worm composting https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/03/05/worm-composting-step-by-step-guide-beginners/ 137 - Compost Piles vs. Tumblers https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/137-compost-piles-vs-tumblers Flourish journeywithjill.net/flourish Lee Reich http://www.leereich.com/ Charles Dowding https://charlesdowding.co.uk/   Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What happens if you plant your garlic in the fall and it sprouts early?  We will talk about what that means on today's Q & A.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet    Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/    

Wondering about the straw bale gardening method?  I'm sharing the results from my first straw bale gardening experience. SHOW NOTES: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)  Episode 132 https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/132-straw-bale-gardening-with-joel-karsten Joel Karsten's Book https://amzn.to/35CibDO Milorganite https://amzn.to/2Jg2j2k Blood Meal https://amzn.to/35FrR0d Garden Tone https://amzn.to/2HHEZKp Drip line https://amzn.to/3jzDwT9 156 - What I'll Keep & Change Next Season https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/157-what-ill-keep-change-next-season 114 The Autopilot Garden with MI Gardener's Luke Marion https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/114-the-autopilot-garden-with-luke-marion SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and includes organic recommendations to keep your garden healthy. All you need to do is: Collect Mail in Get results Fall Sale!  $5 off of your kit PROMO CODE: WITHJILL20  https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=61s Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                   PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off .Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast  Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/garlic-planting-cheat-sheet/         Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/    

Should I cover my herbs?  I'll help you answer that question on todays Q& A. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Perennial Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2020/10/15/perennial-herbs-kitchen-garden/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/30/herb-basics-part-2-rosemary-oregano-thyme-sage-chives/ Annual Herbs: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/05/23/herb-basics-part-1-basil-dill-cilantro-and-parsley-beginners-garden-podcast/    Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes:  https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/plantsomething/thebeginnersgardenpodcast/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book:  https://amzn.to/3kZXFDu   Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

Winter Blue's got you down?  Today I'm talking about the mental benefits of gardening with licensed counselor Whitney Caves. SHOW NOTES: Whitney's Website http://whitney-caves.com/ Whitney's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneycaves/?hl=en   (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds                                                                                                         Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                   PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off   Thanks to our sponsor, MADEON 100% natural "Hard Lotion"  Check them out for a variety of skin care needs. Lotion Bars & Sticks Children/Sensitive Skin Muscle Relief Bug Block Face, Hair, & Lips Soap & Shaving Get free shipping using the code JOURNEYWITHJILL at checkout. journeywithjill.net/madeon PROMO CODE: JOURNEYWITHJILL for free shipping.   .Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast  Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/garlic-planting-cheat-sheet/         Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/    

Ever wondered how you can use coffee grounds in your garden?  I'll share how I use mine with you in today's Q & A.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)  Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

How low of a temperature can my fall and winter crops withstand?  Do I need to cover them in some way?  We will look at season extension and more on today’s podcast. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                  PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off Floating Row Cover https://amzn.to/2HcKslk Plastic Cover https://amzn.to/2H1sEjT How to Eat Your Back Yard Year Round with Becky Porter of The Seasonal Homestead https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/06/04/plan-a-year-round-harvest-for-your-garden/ The Seasonal Homestead https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theseasonalhomestead/ Fall Gardening in Different Climates with Kevin Espiritu and Melissa K Norris https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/151-fall-gardening-in-different-climates-with-kevin-espiritu-and-melissa-k-norris 6 Simple Herbs for Health and How to Use Them - Carolyn Thomas from Homesteading Family https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/?p=10801 Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                                           PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and includes recommendations to keep your garden healthy. All you need to do is: Collect Mail in Get results  Soil Kit promo: WITHJILL20 -- $5 off a soil kit through 11/30/20  https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=63s Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes:   journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book:  https://amzn.to/350w8v5 Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/    

Today I'm answering questions about my new Greenhouse.   SHOW NOTES: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Portable Greenhouse https://amzn.to/2IBV2K1 Yoderbilt Greenhouses https://yoderbilt.com/   Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/

What's wrong with my plants?  A more accurate question would probably be, what's wrong with my soil?  Today we will talk about what makes up good soil.   Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Sustainable Products. They offer a variety of products to help busy gardeners create the garden of your dreams. Rain Barrels Composters Planters Self Watering Raised Beds Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout. https://goodideasinc.com/                                                                           PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off SoilKit provides everything you need to do a soil sample and receive reports from a lab that you can understand and includes recommendations to keep your garden healthy. All you need to do is: Collect Mail in Get results  https://journeywithjill.net/soilkit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFauqxX2mEU&t=62s   Composting for Beginners https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/02/14/composting-for-the-beginner/ 4 Tips to Choosing Raised Bed Soil https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/71-4-tips-in-choosing-raised-bed-soil Raised Bed Soils Compared https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/126-3-raised-bed-soil-mixes-compared Should I Test My Soil in EACH Bed? https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/qa-should-i-test-my-soil-in-each-bed Soil Testing Article: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/10/23/garden-soil-testing-a-beginners-guide/ Book Containing Mel's Mix, Square Foot Gardening https://amzn.to/33IOfGa Peat Moss https://amzn.to/33KIzeZ Vermiculite https://amzn.to/2SF4ZId Espoma Rock Phosphate https://amzn.to/3iH9Inf Blood Meal https://amzn.to/33GDV1v Worm Castings https://amzn.to/3lu2AN0 Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy Connect with Jill:          Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/