Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast

Have you ever spotted a surprise seedling in your garden bed and wondered if it's a weed or something worth keeping? In this episode we'll dive into the world of volunteer plants - those unexpected, self-sown seedlings that pop up on their own. You'll learn where they come from, how to identify them, and whether to let them grow, move them to a better spot, or toss them in the compost. You'll find practical tips and fresh appreciation for the volunteer plants in your vegetable garden. You might be growing more food than you think! Transcript/Related Post: Free Food in Your Garden: Make the Most of Volunteer Plants - https://bit.ly/VolunteerPlants You might also enjoy How to Root Tomato Cuttings  Check out our Grow Guides for various vegetables and fruit. Keep in touch!Oak Hill HomesteadFacebookInstagramPinterest

Join host Kathi Rodgers and guest Amanda Freund as they share advice and tips for new gardeners, chat about farm life, and Amanda tells the story of the creation of CowPots, a sustainable alternative to peat and plastic seed-starting pots.Visit CowPots' website for more information: https://cowpots.com CowPots for home gardeners: https://cowpots.com/for-home-gardeners/Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Timing is everything when it comes to transplanting tomatoes in your garden! In this episode, we're digging into how to transplant tomatoes the right way so they'll thrive in their new home. You'll learn when to transplant tomatoes outside, the best time of day to transplant tomatoes, and how deep to transplant tomatoes for strong, healthy plants. We'll also talk about how to prevent and manage transplant shock in tomatoes. Give your tomatoes the best start possible!Get your free Tomato Tips cheatsheet -  https://bit.ly/tomatocheatsheet - so you can grow incredible tomatoes!Transcript/Related Post:How to Transplant Tomato Plants - https://bit.ly/transplanttomatoplantsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

If you're growing tomatoes in your backyard vegetable garden, you'll probably have green tomatoes left on your plants at the end of the season. If you're wondering what you can do with those green tomatoes, you'll appreciate these suggestions to ripen your green tomatoes before the first fall frost, and to get the most out of your harvest.Can you make your green tomatoes turn red? Can you save your tomato plants from frost? What can you do with green tomatoes? You'll find out in this episode.Click here for your free Tomato Tips cheatsheet https://bit.ly/tomatocheatsheet so you can grow incredible tomatoes!Transcript/Related Post: What to Do With Green Tomatoes in the Fall - https://bit.ly/usegreentomatoesKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Should you invest in a survival seed kit? These pre-packaged seeds are meant to be stored away long-term until you have to start growing your own food after an emergency or world-wide crisis.Here's why a survival seed kit might be a good option, but perhaps not your best option. I'll tell you why, and what to do instead - even if you already have a package of survival seeds stashed away for an uncertain future, which really isn't a bad idea! Transcript/Related Post: Survival Seeds -  https://bit.ly/DoYouNeedSurvivalSeedsCheck out the Grow Guides on the website for various vegetables and fruit.Episode #10 discusses hybrid vs heirloom tomato varietiesBlog Post -  Hybrid vs Heirloom Tomato SeedsBlog Post - Why You Should Plant Heirloom SeedsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

In this episode, we explore nine summer vegetables that thrive in hot weather. Learn essential tips and suggestions for growing these heat-loving vegetables in your backyard garden. Plus, discover the secrets to maximizing your harvest from your garden this summer. Let's dig in!Transcript/Related Post:9 Warm-Weather Vegetables for your Summer Gardenhttps://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2023/05/9-warm-weather-vegetables-to-grow.htmlRelated Links:How to Transplant Tomato PlantsHow to Grow Sweet Potatoes in ContainersGrow Your Own Sweet Potato SlipsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Discover the benefits of composting for your vegetable garden, and the advantages of composting at home. Composting your yard waste and kitchen garbage is the best way to improve your garden. Here are four reasons you should be composting, in honor of Learn About Composting Day.RELATED POST: 4 Reasons You Should Be Compostinghttps://bit.ly/compostreasonsThe natural antidepressant in dirt is mycobacterium vaccae. Purchase my ebook The Down-to-Earth Guide to Composting on sale until June 3rd, 2024. Use coupon code COMPOSTDAY to save 50%.https://the-down-to-earth-guide.milotreecart.com/  

Nine out of 10 gardeners grow tomatoes, making it the most popular garden vegetable to grow. And there are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from. Let's explore the differences - heirlooms vs hybrid varieties, determinate vs indeterminate growing habits, and the six different sizes and shapes of tomatoes.Which one is best for you? It depends on what you want to do with your tomatoes - whether you want to add them to a salad, top a burger or sandwich, make sauce, or enjoy a snack fresh from the garden. Let's dig in!Click here for your free Tomato Tips cheatsheet (https://oakhillhomestead.myflodesk.com/i26cg0r2j2) so you can grow incredible tomatoes!Transcript/Related post:The 6 Kinds of Tomatoes - https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2024/03/determinate-and-indeterminate-tomatoes.html Hybrid vs Heirloom -  https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2024/04/hybrid-vs-heirloom-tomatoes.htmlRelated Links:How to start seeds Trellis tomatoes Grow a new tomato plant from a sucker Why you should grow heirloom seeds Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Discover seven easy-to-grow cool-season plants ideal for your backyard garden. From vibrant greens to flavorful root vegetables plus a delicious fruit, you'll learn about these easy-to-grow spring vegetables and why it's important that you know how to grow your own food.Transcript/related post: 7 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to PlantGrow Guides Sweet and Sour Beet recipeEpisode 3: How to Plant GarlicKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Potatoes are a great way to make ends meet, and you can save even more money by growing them in containers. There are a few things you need to pay attention to though, and we'll discuss them in this episode. Let's dig in!Transcript/related post:How to Plant Potatoes in ContainersKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

What will you grow in your backyard vegetable garden? Choosing what to grow in a garden can be overwhelming with all the choices that are available. These tips will walk you through the steps of how to choose the vegetables and fruits to plant in your backyard garden.You'll find suggested vegetable varieties for small gardens in Episodes #3 and #5.Transcript/related post:7 Tips to Choose What to Plant in a Vegetable GardenRelated Links:Dirty Dozen listFind your growing season information hereHow to Grow Vegetables and Herbs in a Shady Garden ebookMary's Heirloom SeedsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebook- Instagram - Pinterest

Every inch of soil counts in a backyard garden, and raised garden beds can be a game-changer, an efficient solution with many benefits. From soil improvement to better use of your garden space, learn about the advantages of raised garden beds, and about some of the disadvantages too. Let's dig in!Transcript/related post:The Advantages of Raised Garden BedsGet your free set of printable plans and materials list to build your own raised garden bed.Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Here are my 8 secrets to growing a successful salad garden in a small space, a flowerbed or in plant pots and containers. You can grow a healthy salad almost anywhere, even if you're short on garden space and have little gardening experience.Transcript (and free guide to choosing plants for a salad garden):Grow a Salad Garden in a Small SpaceKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

How do you deal with a disappointing garden season? Have you tried gardening in the past but you were far from successful and you're not sure you want to try again?Some years are like that. In fact, I have a confession to make, and I'm going to spill the beans in this episode. Let's dig in!Transcript/related post:Recovering from a Bad Garden YearKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Do you want to grow vegetables and herbs but don't have room for a garden? Grow in containers instead! Learn how to choose the right containers and pots for your plants, and what plants work best in a container garden.Transcript (and more info about growing vegetables in containers):Growing Vegetables in Containers and PotsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

How to plant garlic in your backyard garden or in containers. Garlic is easy to plant and easy to grow. Learn about: types of garlic when to plant garlic where to buy garlic bulbs for planting how to plant garlic companion plants for garlicTranscript (and more information about growing garlic!):Planting Garlic in Your Backyard Garden or in Containers Find me here:Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Whether you've tried to garden before, or you're brand new to the idea - whether you have a tiny backyard or none at all - here's why you should start a garden. Explore the possibilities with Kathi Rodgers, in this first episode of HOMEGROWN: Your Backyard Garden Podcast.Transcript:Why you should plant a garden - How to start a garden for beginnersKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest