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Organic Gardening For Beginners: Practical, Beginner-Friendly Gardening Tips To Grow Your Own Food and Flowers - Podcast

Organic Gardening For Beginners: Practical, Beginner-Friendly Gardening Tips To Grow Your Own Food and Flowers

Organic Gardening For Beginners is your go-to podcast for learning how to grow a thriving, organic garden—without the overwhelm. Whether you’re short on time, unsure where to start, or looking for practical advice, this podcast will help you grow with confidence.


Join Jessica, experienced gardener of over 20 years as she shares easy-to-follow tips, inspiration, and real-world strategies for success. With over 50 episodes and thousands of downloads, Organic Gardening For Beginners has helped countless gardeners get started and stay motivated. Now, it’s back with fresh insights and guidance to help you every step of the way.


Each week, we’ll dig into topics like:
🌱 How to start a garden that fits your lifestyle and space
🌱 Companion planting, seed starting, and organic gardening principles
🌱 Monthly garden to-do lists and seasonal planting tips
🌱 Time-saving strategies for busy gardeners
🌱 How to maximize small spaces and grow more with less effort


If you’ve ever wondered:
❓ How do I start a garden from scratch?
❓ When and how should I start seeds?
❓ What should I plant, and where?
❓ How do I make gardening work with a busy life?

You’re in the right place. Let’s dig in and grow something great—together!


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Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
66
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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046: Four Seasons, One Garden: Maximizing Your Harvest with Spring Planning

046: Four Seasons, One Garden: Maximizing Your Harvest with Spring Planning

Spring is such a busy time of year that even knowing where to start can seem overwhelming. This episode breaks down how to avoid that overwhelm and instead learn how to take full advantage of your sp…

00:25:15  |   Tue 27 Feb 2024
045: Indoor Seed Starting Success: 5 Tips For Amazing Seedlings

045: Indoor Seed Starting Success: 5 Tips For Amazing Seedlings

Starting your seeds indoors is one of the most exciting parts of gardening, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, I’ll walk you through five essential tips for starting your seeds indoo…

00:26:27  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
044: Direct Sowing Vs. Starting Indoors + Recommendations For Each

044: Direct Sowing Vs. Starting Indoors + Recommendations For Each

Figuring out how to get your garden started is the next step once you know what you want to grow.

But how exactly do you do that? Today, I’m breaking down the difference between direct sowing and ind…

00:26:02  |   Tue 13 Feb 2024
043: What To Do In Your February Garden

043: What To Do In Your February Garden

It's February in the garden, and that opens up the possibility for SO MANY things to do, from starting a whole slew of seeds to attending local workshops to visiting fruit tree nurseries.

You won't b…

00:31:30  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
042: Use Your Frost Dates To Build A Planting Calendar

042: Use Your Frost Dates To Build A Planting Calendar

Welcome back to this episode where I dive into the world of gardening with a seasonal twist. I'm Jessica, and in this episode, we cap off our January garden planning series with some golden nuggets o…

00:27:11  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
041: 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your First Garden

041: 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your First Garden

It's all about learning from past gardening mistakes this week! I've committed many common rookie mistakes over my years of gardening, and I want to share some of the easy-to-avoid ones with you this…

00:24:19  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
040: Holistic Garden Planning: Not Your Usual Tips To Plan Your Garden

040: Holistic Garden Planning: Not Your Usual Tips To Plan Your Garden

Unlock the secrets to a thriving organic garden with my deep dive into planning and preparation strategies that go beyond the norm. 

1. Establish Your Garden Priorities:
   - Discover the art of maximi…

00:29:15  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
039: 3 Gardening Truths That Will Help You Have A Smoother Season

039: 3 Gardening Truths That Will Help You Have A Smoother Season

What better way to start the garden season than a reminder of three gardening truths that can help you avoid overwhelm, analysis paralysis, and disappointment if things don't go to plan?

Embracing the…

00:15:24  |   Tue 09 Jan 2024
038: What To Do In Your January Garden

038: What To Do In Your January Garden

Happy New Year in the garden! Get ready for garden planning, seed sowing, and making (or shrinking) garden beds this year.

Epsiode 038 will cover:
- Tailored guidance for both warm and cold climate g…

00:27:07  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
037: A Gardening Year Gone And A New One Ahead: What To Expect In 2024

037: A Gardening Year Gone And A New One Ahead: What To Expect In 2024

Listen in as I take a moment during the festive season to share heartfelt reflections on a year of transformation, both in my personal life and in my garden. 

Having uprooted from the familiar climate…

00:15:05  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
036: Small Space Gardening: 5 Tips To Maximize Your Compact Garden

036: Small Space Gardening: 5 Tips To Maximize Your Compact Garden

Whether you live in a city apartment with only a small balcony or have a tiny backyard, there's no reason why you can't start an organic garden. In the latest episode of Organic Gardening for Beginne…

00:18:34  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
035: Raised Bed vs. In-Ground Gardens: Which Is Best For You?

035: Raised Bed vs. In-Ground Gardens: Which Is Best For You?

Title: Raised Beds vs In-Ground Gardening: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Best Method for You

Welcome to another episode of Organic Gardening for Beginners! Today, we are going to delve into th…

00:26:56  |   Tue 12 Dec 2023
034: What To Do In Your December Garden (Or Lack Thereof)

034: What To Do In Your December Garden (Or Lack Thereof)

What is there to do in your garden in December? Well, it depends on where you live!
Zone 9 and above can work on overwintering flowers and perennial veggies, harvesting crops that are still producing.…

00:24:31  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
033: Thrifty Gardening: How To Grow On A Budget

033: Thrifty Gardening: How To Grow On A Budget


Gardening can easily turn into an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I'll share practical tips and essential strategies to help you cultivate a healthy and productive garden wh…

00:32:53  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
032: Gardening As A Mom: 5 Hard-Learned Lessons In Balance

032: Gardening As A Mom: 5 Hard-Learned Lessons In Balance

Does it feel like gardening is an impossible activity to juggle with the chaos of parenthood? I hear you! As the mom of two kids age 2 and 4, I've got some practice with walking the line between invo…

00:18:34  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
031: Gardening While Renting: 5 Tips To Make It Work

031: Gardening While Renting: 5 Tips To Make It Work

One of the biggest roadblocks to starting a garden is being a renter, which is why today I am happy to bring you the latest podcast episode that will hopefully convince you it's not only doable, but …

00:24:01  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
030: How Gardening Helped Me As A Military Spouse: A Veteran's Day Bonus

030: How Gardening Helped Me As A Military Spouse: A Veteran's Day Bonus

Join me as I chat about the seemingly unrelated worlds of military life and gardening. 

In this special Veterans Day episode, I draw from my own experiences as a military spouse, sharing how gardening…

00:21:16  |   Sat 11 Nov 2023
029: What To Do In Your November Garden

029: What To Do In Your November Garden

Another month, another checklist! Though considering we're heading into the shorter and colder winter months, the checklist isn't all that long this month.

In this episode, we'll chat about some of t…

00:22:14  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
028: A Fresh Approach to Companion Planting: Growing Flowers and Vegetables Together

028: A Fresh Approach to Companion Planting: Growing Flowers and Vegetables Together

Let's explore a new approach to companion planting, where we focus on growing flowers alongside your vegetables (and herbs!). It's all about making gardening accessible, enjoyable, and multipurpose.

B…

00:25:36  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
027: Top 8 Kitchen Garden Herbs To Start From Seed (+3 To Buy As Seedlings)

027: Top 8 Kitchen Garden Herbs To Start From Seed (+3 To Buy As Seedlings)

Gear up for a thrilling journey into the world of culinary herbs! 

You'll walk away from this episode with a wealth of knowledge on how to cultivate your own flavor and pollinator powerhouse, from the…

00:24:55  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
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