In this episode we’re diving deep into the world of winter gardening with our special guest, Jill McSheehy. Jill, the gardening expert behind the site Journey with Jill and the host of the Beginner’s Garden podcast, joins us from the River Valley of Arkansas. Despite our geographic differences, Jill and I share similar gardening climates, both experiencing hot summers and mild winters.
In this episode, Jill takes us through her inspiring journey from a novice gardener to a seasoned expert, offering valuable insights and tips for winter gardening. Whether you’re interested in growing leafy greens, broccoli, cabbage, or experimenting with indoor grow rooms and greenhouses, Jill has you covered. She shares her personal experiences, from initial gardening trials to mastering the art of growing fresh produce year-round, and even offers some advanced tips for those looking to optimize their winter gardens.
Let’s get started!
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⏱️ Timestamp Overview ⏱️
00:00 Gardening hobby became lifestyle, teaching others now.
03:13 Learning, not failure, improves gardening skills.
07:52 Slower growth in fall eases gardening stress.
12:00 Start seeds in January; microgreens soon.
16:26 Start seeds early for ideal growing conditions.
19:16 Tomatoes thrive in dry, hot climate successfully.
22:37 Mid-February planting yields best onion harvest.
26:32 Low-maintenance vertical garden; convenient fresh food.
27:29 Join the gardening summit for expert insights.
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1 Comment
hi Aubry ☺Im so glad i found someone near me who likes to garden. Thank you for all the info you provide. I have a back yard garden and have been gardening for a few years but only the basics for me like tomatoes ,chiles ,tomatillos and just in the last 3 years im growing some brassicas ,and still learning, this year i grew some tomatoes but had no success😟. i was wondering what kind of tomatoes did you grow? or brand? thank you and looking forward for your videos🤗