If you're like me, you're itching to get started on this year’s garden season. But here’s the deal—starting seeds indoors too early is one of the biggest mistakes gardeners make this time of year. In today’s episode, I’ll share the seeds I’m starting indoors in January and February and how you can adjust your timing depending on your climate. Stick around until the end, because I’ll explain what can go wrong if you start too early and how to avoid those pitfalls.
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Is it possible to grow protein-packed vegetables in your garden? In this episode, we break it down for you! Building on last week’s conversation with Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper about the importance of plant-based proteins, I’m sharing which crops are worth your time, space, and effort.
We’ll cover:
Discover the growing requirements, space needs, and harvest realities of these crops to decide if they’re the right fit for your garden. I’ll also share my honest take on which ones I recommend skipping and how to get the most from the ones you do plant.
Plus, don’t miss the details about my live Winter Workshop on January 21st, focusing on seed starting and planting. Learn more and register at journeywithjill.net/winterworkshop.
Let’s dig in! 🌱
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Links Mentioned:
planting pole beans around an a-frame trellis: https://youtu.be/22UvHYa9FIM
how much did dry beans yield: https://youtu.be/pm6QE9dJuiI
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
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Happy New Year! This week is our 400th episode and we wanted to share a different topic with you. We have Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, a lifestyle medicine doctor, that walks us through all about how to grow your own protein and how to live a healthy life with the right kinds of protein.
Vickie will be hosting a series on unlocking the secret to sleep. Sign up here: https://healthylooksgreatonyou.com/turn-off-your-mind-and-get-some-sleep/
Show Notes:
Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV
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.
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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! Click here to enroll.
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
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This week Jill reflects on how 2024 went for her from what worked and what didn't. She discusses varieties that she tried this year that worked out well for her so you can keep an eye out for these varieties when seed shopping. Also, she discusses lifestyle changes she made in her gardening world to adapt to her current life.
Carrot Storage YouTube: https://youtu.be/l9T7_FZbuYA?si=jLOI0SMXIBpt8uK2
Show Notes:
Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Homestead Movie
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.
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Homestead Movie
In theaters December 20th 2024. Click here to enter giveaway.
About: A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
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This week we are talking all about weather trends and forecasts for 2025 with Carol Connare of the Old Farmer's Almanac. Carol is the 14th editor in the history of the publication, and the second woman to hold the title. In her role as editor-in-chief, Carol oversees the development of the annual publication, working closely with writers and other editors to develop “new, useful, and entertaining matter.”
To learn more about Carol and the Old Farmer's Almanac, click here: https://almanac.com/Author/Carol-Connare
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Show Notes:
Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Homestead Movie
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.
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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! Click here to enroll.
Homestead Movie
In theaters December 20th 2024. Click here to enter giveaway.
About: A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
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This week Jill talks about composting in the winter. Is it even possible or worth your time when it's not warm outside? Are there different ways to go about it? FInd out all this and more in this week's episode.
Links Mentioned:
162 Simplifying Compost https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/162-simplifying-compost
137: Compost piles vs tumblers https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/137-compost-piles-vs-tumblers
7: Composting Basics for Beginners: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/composting-basics-for-the-beginner
Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Homestead Movie
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.
Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order
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! Click here to enroll.
Homestead Movie
In theaters December 20th 2024. Click here to enter giveaway.
About: A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos
The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/
Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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Happy Thanksgiving week for those in the US! I figured this week would be a good one to talk about a topic that might make your thanksgiving table, sweet potatoes!
Sweet Potato YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27_dEHfy9_Z3n08CHjaDjaDhUfDC4PiB&si=xYV-9JJHNH7CLEcx
Show Notes:
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Homestead Movie
In theaters December 20th 2024. Click here to enter giveaway.
About: A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos
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Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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In anticipation of Black Friday sales and the biggest shopping season of the year, Jill spends time this week talking about 12 garden tools that she loves and found herself using a lot in 2024 plus 3 that she doesn't use as much anymore and why.
Free Download with links to all the tools mentioned: journeywithjill.net/tools
Garden Splurges YouTube: https://youtu.be/8B1BzMSNCkA?si=7FYkcs96c3wC9Rcm
Show Notes:
Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Homestead Movie
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.
Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order
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! Click here to enroll.
Homestead Movie
In theaters December 20th 2024. Click here to enter giveaway.
About: A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos
The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
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This week Jill is talking about 10 different projects you can do in the fall and winter seasons. Fall and winter are a great time to knock out some bigger projects because the slower season allows you more time to work on the big things that might take awhile and also plan them out to work best for you.
Links Mentioned:
Next Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/falljumpstart
Filling raised beds - https://youtu.be/wrV3IzaUtkI?si=nadU-9YgGyHMLSjG
Free download: Trellis Ideas - https://journeywithjill.net/6-trellis
My lazy composting method - https://youtu.be/QXc-AzjOVbY?si=Y-xcx7tvaQU4bdzr
Podcast Episode 266: Using Fall Leaves in the Garden: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/266-using-fall-leaves-in-the-garden
Garden Organization - https://youtu.be/FG6dVKjXc24?si=MNnD-LeXoVKEVUFm
DIY raised bed irrigation - https://youtu.be/dlxsapM_1ec?si=8pj6QCV9TMJH2i0G
Show Notes:
Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV
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.
Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order
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! Click here to enroll.
My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos
The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/
Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
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Links Mentioned:
Fall Garden Clean Up Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/falljumpstart
Cover Crops for Beginners: https://youtu.be/Y6j-DbfUWO4?si=Eupf9zFue-fOG4-i
Cover Crops Start to Finish: https://youtu.be/7x3H6_dSH1g?si=wlc0sUvKSYHGzgFK
Cover Crops with True Leaf Market: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/198-fall-cover-crops-with-true-leaf-market
Show Notes:
My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux
Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden
Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos
The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/
Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast
(*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.)
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