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Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Ben Neville and Batavia have been gardening for over 25 years, and we want to share our gardening knowledge with you. The Backyard Gardens Podcast is here for everyone to have fun while learning how to grow more food and flowers in their garden. Every week, we break garden topics down like a compost pile so it is easy to understand. We want you to have the most productive and easy to maintain garden so you can spend more time enjoying your space. So let's all Learn to Grow and grow for change…
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- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
future proof the garden by saving summer seeds
You never ever know whats going to happen and what will be available in the years to come. Now is a perfect time to save those summer seeds for next years…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Protect your garden from the heat
It's hot and your garden is probably slowing down or has been slow. This will help you kick your garden back into productivity and look healthier. Learn to…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Harvesting and canning its that time of year
Is there any other reason why we grow our own food? This is the reason for this season its all about the harvesting and canning our produce! Learn to Grow…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Get your garden ready for fall planting
With a little planning, your fall garden will be better than you could ever imagine. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Designing Your Garden for Easy Harvesting
the art of designing a garden that facilitates effortless harvesting. Discover practical tips, clever layouts, and smart techniques to optimize your garden's…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
summer garden pests the battle rages on
In this episode, we delve into the world of summer garden pests and explore effective strategies to safeguard your plants. From pesky insects to voracious…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
We need the secret to these difficult crops
we confront the perplexing reality of crops that pose persistent challenges in our gardens. Join us as we explore the enigmatic nature of these elusive plants…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Not all gardening methods work in every garden
In this episode, we dive into the world of gardening myths and debunk the methods that simply don't work in all gardens. Join us as we separate fact from…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
You can only grow 10 crops this year
What would you grow if this was the way it was? Its nerve racking to think about. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
The Pros and Cons of mono cropping
Is it a good idea to mono crop in your garden beds? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
These plants will fill the gaps in your garden
Dont waste space in your garden these plants will fit nicely in any gap in your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Quick growing summer Crops
These are the crops that grow fastest in the summer garden. Even if you forgot to plant something these will still be able to be planted and produce for you…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
know your garden and grow better
If you get to really know the details of your garden then you will really know where and when to plant so you can have more harvests! Learn to Grow. Grow for…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Manage those heavy feeders in your garden
Some plants require way more food and water than others in your garden. Managing their needs correctly could spell the difference between an ok harvest and the…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
How much should you grow in your garden
deciding how much to grow in your garden takes a little practice and thought. The last thing we want to do is waste our harvests or not have enough. Learn to…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Identify why you grow X ( Certain vegetables)
It is important to identify reasons to grow certain crops in your garden. This is why we grow some of what we grow. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Planting zones don't matter
Just hear us out you might be surprised on what you really need to pay attention to in your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Plant an easy spring garden
If you want an easy spring garden then these are the crops you need to be growing! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
All about spring pests
Its spring and that means its time for pests to come back into the garden. Educate yourself about pests so you can take care of them before they become a…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Hybrid or Heirlooms which is better for you
Both of these have value and purpose inside of your garden. It is up to you to decide what you want to grow. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links…
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Don't make these mistakes in your spring garden
We all make mistakes in our gardens but lets learn from each other so we can have a better spring garden this year. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
When will my spring garden be ready to harvest
Once you figure out when your vegetables will be ready to harvest you have begun to crack the code for timing out a multiple-season garden. Learn to Grow. Grow…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Our gardens evolve to the next level
Looking back we can see how this happened but it took sometime and some complications. We wouldn't change a thing. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Save money with high value crops spring edition
These crops will save you the most money at the store this year. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here…
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Focusing on growing essential edibles
This had been overlooked in our gardens for so long but it actually makes sense! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here…
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Be proud gardening aint easy
Seriously Gardening is not easy and this is why. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Affiliate links Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard…
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The right way to garden
With so many different methods and ways to garden it gets confusing to know what to try to do in order to have a good harvest from your garden. Learn to Grow…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
How much to grow for preserving vs eating fresh
If you have thought about preserving more this year from your garden then you might want to think about how much to plant and plan for. Learn to Grow. Grow for…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Our 2023 gardening goals
We set goals each year in our gardens to help us improve to be better gardeners. The real wuestion is can we meet them this year? Learn to Grow. Grow for…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Learn when to plant your garden in spring
Don't just follow a calender to plant a garden this is how you can really get your plants out at the right time. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Get the planer…
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Did we meet our gardening goals from last year
It is important to set goals for all walks of life but our gardening goals are what helps us to become better gardeners each year. The question is did we meet…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Can you grow anything anywhere? Replay
It seems like you might be able to but there is always a catch especially in the garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
How we protect our gardens from frost: Replay
A little frost protection in your garden can go along way in winter or spring. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
It's time to DECIDE what you want to eat net year: replay
This is a question that will be relevant each and every year in your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a…
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We are gardening in December: Replay
Yes we are still gardening in December and you can too! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Should we grow essential edibles
We have to admit we never thought about this until now. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our…
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Our New seeds and varieties for 2023
This is what we are starting new for our gardens in 2023. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our…
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The lifestyle of a gardener (it is unique)
If you garden long enough your lifestyle will start to change. That is not a bad thing. We personally love it! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the…
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Now is the time to prepare for next years garden
If you take care of your soil your garden will take care of you. fall and winter is the best time to get the garden ready for next spring. Learn to Grow. Grow…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
What we think about all of the food preservation methods
There are so many to choose from but the question is how did this series changed our minds. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens…
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Our Garden Fails for the year Part 2
yup we are talking about those losses in our gardens for the year and trying to figure out what made it happen. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support…
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Pressure canning your harvests DONT be scared
The final step into food preservation. the options are endless! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
What failed in our garden this year PART 1
It is not all rosy in our gardens all the time. This is part one of what went wrong in our garden and why we think it happened. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Water bath canning your harvests
A good entry point into canning but it has limitations. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Our garden wins for 2022
Its all roses and butterflies in our gardens for this week at least. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Relive the past in your garden
It hard but try to remember what you were successful with in your backyard garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Making Jams and Jellys
Make that sweet treat for your pantry. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our community garden-…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
You do not need to expand your garden
Well kind of at least you do not need to physically expand your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Curing your harvests
Its to easy not to try! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our community garden-…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Expand with large harvest crops
Dont add to your garden try planting differently to get more out of your garden next season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
You can get more out of your Garden
You know you can squeeze a few more plants in your garden or maybe even something different. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Fermenting your harvests
Do you have the taste for fermenting your harvests? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
This is how long your fall garden will last
Don't be scared to garden in the fall we are going to tell you how long your garden will last into the fall and continue to give you harvests. Learn to Grow…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Freezing your harvests
Freezing has a place in the food preservation process. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
When will your fall garden thrive
This is how to tell when your fall garden will start to thrive and look like you have always wanted it to. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Drying your harvests
The first place to start preserving your food. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast Become a Patron to grow our community…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
All things seeds for a fall garden
Everything there is to talk about seeds for a fall garden from saving to planting. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast…
- Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Preserving your harvests
IT is about time we started breaking down preserving on the backyard gardens podcast. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the Backyard Gardens podcast…
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Making space for a fall garden
The listener question we received was how much space we should leave for a fall garden. This is what we think Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help support the…
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UPDATE august gardening challenge is working
The challenge is going as planned kind of. We are learning even more about our garden and there are changes to be made. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Help…