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The No-Till Market Garden Podcast is a nuts and bolts (and earthworms and microbes) look at how to run a productive, profitable no-till market garden for small and mid-sized farmers.

Farmer Jesse


    • Jun 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 471 EPISODES

    4.7 from 312 ratings Listeners of The No-Till Market Garden Podcast that love the show mention: jesse asks great questions, thank you jesse, cardboard, podcast last year, soil, farms, farmers, jessie, till, intro song, christine, organic, transition, techniques, methods, food, tons, tools, small, valuable.


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    The No-Till Market Garden Podcast is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone interested in farming, particularly those looking to start their own small market no till farm. The podcast provides informative and fun content that listeners can learn from and apply to their own farming endeavors. The hosts are knowledgeable and the guests hold nothing back, providing realistic and down-to-earth knowledge about gardening and farming. It covers a wide range of topics, from collaborative farming to seed saving, making it a valuable tool for both novice market farmers and home gardeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its informative nature. Listeners consistently learn little tips and tricks that greatly benefit their farming endeavors. The guests on the show are experts in their field, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience. The podcast also touches on various topics that may not be easily found through other resources, such as grants for new market gardeners or incorporating hugelkulturs into a profitable market garden. Additionally, the hosts are engaging and make learning about farming fun.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that some episodes may be more applicable to commercial farmers rather than casual hobbyists. However, even hobbyist farmers can still learn a lot from the show and find value in the information provided. Another minor criticism is that the remix of the theme music can be distracting for some listeners who enjoyed the original version.

    In conclusion, The No-Till Market Garden Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in farming or gardening. It offers valuable insights into various topics related to no till methods, soil health, cover cropping, and more. The hosts are engaging and knowledgeable, making learning about farming enjoyable. Despite some minor drawbacks, this podcast is highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of sustainable farming practices and improve their own farming endeavors.



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    What's the Deal With the Jumping Worms? + Dirty Produce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 23:22


    Welcome to episode 168 of Growers Daily! We cover: dirty produce, jumping worms, and it's feed back friday. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What is Actually Happening in a Compost Pile + Basics of Soil Amending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 21:58


    Welcome to episode 167 of Growers Daily! We cover: trellising pole beans in a tunnel, what is actually going on inside of a compost pile, and cover some of the basics of soil amending. We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Current State of Birds + What Market Gardeners Can Do (with Becca Rodomski-Bish of Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 35:00


    Welcome to episode 166 of Growers Daily! We cover: Becca Rodomsky-Bish with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology joins us to talk birds, bird ID apps, and what we can do, as farmers and growers, to help declining bird populations. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Farming Solo + The Tools That Make it Easier (With Erin Worrall of Cedar Chest Farm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 31:35


    Welcome to episode 165 of Growers Daily! We cover: Erin Worrall from The Cedar Chest Farm joins us to talk about farming solo, farming and motherhood, and the tools that make solo farming easier. Follow Erin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecedarchestfarm/?hl=en We are a Non-Profit! 

    Why Plants “Stall Out” + Pests are The Future of Ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 19:21


    Welcome to episode 164 of Growers Daily! We cover: the month of June, why pests are likely only going to become more and more of a problem, and what causes plants to just stop We are a Non-Profit! 

    No Dig is Not for Every Garden + Do the (Garden) Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 22:19


    Welcome to episode 163 of Growers Daily! We cover: some hard truths about deep compost mulching slash no dig systems, some hard truths about hard work, and some hard truths about this week's topics because IT's feedback friday  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Can Woodchips be Contaminated? + Pests You Cannot Exclude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 19:30


    Welcome to episode 162 of Growers Daily! We cover: if woodchips can be contaminated (like compost can), pests that refuse to be kept out, and buying the right broadfork. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Is This A Viable Farm Model + A Kid-Shaped Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:27


    Welcome to episode 161 of Growers Daily! We cover: my latest random farm model idea to critique, shaping the farm around kids , and does a tractor always lead to soil compaction?  We are a Non-Profit! 

    My Biggest High Tunnel Mistakes + Crops that Think They're Cover Crops?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 20:01


    Welcome to episode 160 of Growers Daily! We cover: green garlic (and others) as a cover crop, the magic of sunn hemp, and making mistakes so I can share them with you. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What it's Like to Leave a City to Farm + Planting into Cover Crop Mulch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 19:49


    Welcome to episode 159 of Growers Daily! We cover: planting into cover crop residue, thirstwaves (like heat waves but thirsty), and what it was like to leave the city all those years ago and start farming. We are a Non-Profit! 

    My Current Thoughts on Compost Tea + Your Cover Crop Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 22:36


    Welcome to episode 158 of Growers Daily! We cover: your cover crop queries, compost teas, and it's feedback friday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Incorporating Amendments Without Tilling + Are Pelleted Seeds Harder to Germinate?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 19:42


    Welcome to episode 157 of Growers Daily! We cover: incorporating amendments into soil when you're not turning the soil over, pelleted seeds being annoying, and starting a garden on clay in a cold climate.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Does Vermicompost Lead to Damping Off + Weeding Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 20:34


    Welcome to episode 156 of Growers Daily! We cover: a unique nightshade disease, does vermicompost lead to damping off, and weeding gear. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Squirrels Are the Worst + How and Why to Use Buckwheat as a Cover Crop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 21:23


    Welcome to episode 155 of Growers Daily! We cover: if there is anything that can be done about squirrels in the garden, how to use buckwheat as a cover crop without it becoming a mess, and can you transplant corn, really? We are a Non-Profit! 

    Killing those Cover Crops Without Tillage + Gardening for the Long Haul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 19:28


    Welcome to episode 154 of Growers Daily! We cover: terminating cover crops, and how to farm and garden for the long haul. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Garlic is Four Different Crops + Roses as Weeds (Violets are, too)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 22:21


    Welcome to episode 153 of Growers Daily! We cover: managing shrub roses, how Garlic is so much more than just garlic, and it's feedback friday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Disappearing Compost + The Annoying Complexity of Farm Advising

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 19:12


    Welcome to episode 152 of Growers Daily! We cover: the annoying complexity of farm advice, starting seed company considerations, and the curious case of the disappearing compost. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Germination Troubles + What the Heck is Lower and Lean?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 19:39


    Welcome to episode 151 of Growers Daily! We cover: germination struggles with soil blocks, some farm updates, and that pesky lower and lean term We are a Non-Profit! 

    Will People Buy Plant Starts in Soil Blocks + The Symbiosis of Podcasts and Farming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 19:30


    Welcome to episode 150 of Growers Daily! We cover: environmentally friendly containers for selling starts, if there is a place to get all the information for each seed, and an ode to audio on farms.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Is “Regenerative” Already a Lost Term? + Biodiversity's Role in Soil Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 18:26


    Welcome to episode 149 of Growers Daily! We cover: what is biodiversity and why is it important, should you ever let land rest, and how the term regenerative may mean, well, not what people want it to mean.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    How Many Potatoes Per Plant to Expect + One Critical Tip for Selling Produce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 19:45


    Welcome to episode 148 of Growers Daily! We cover: forecasting how much produce you will have (and what to do when that goes wrong), potato yields, and it's feedback friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Building the Ultimate Garden Fence + How (and if) to Start a Non-Profit Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 19:31


    Welcome to episode 147 of Growers Daily! We cover: the “If Money were No Issue” garden fence, starting a non-profit farm, and can you correct drainage next to a tunnel if your first attempt doesn't work well enough.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Risks of Starting a Garden Too Fast + The Ecology of Plastic Tarps (both good and bad)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 18:50


    Welcome to episode 146 of Growers Daily! We cover: cold sowing, pitfalls of starting gardens quickly, and the ecological side (both positive and negative) of tarping the soil.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Is This Product the Next Big Soil Amendment + A Day in the Life of Farmer Jesse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 19:30


    Welcome to episode 145 of Growers Daily! We cover: fertilizing and three sisters planting, is microalgae the hottest new soil amendment and a little day in the life. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Our Tomato Trellis + Can I Plant the Same Crop Family in the Same Place?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 18:11


    Welcome to episode 144 of Growers Daily! We cover: our high tunnel tomato trellising system (called QLIPR), can cover crops break up a crop rotation, and what's trending in the market gardening world right now. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What People Get Wrong About Geoengineering + Working With Limited Compost

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 22:07


    Welcome to episode 143 of Growers Daily! We cover: if you should use compost as a mulch or rather as an amendment when starting a garden on poor soil, we'll parse fact and fiction about geoengineering… Oh, and it's feedback friday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Which Seeder Do You Actually Need + Turning a Commercial Greenhouse into a Market Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 17:55


    Welcome to episode 142 of Growers Daily! We cover: which seeder to use for which crop, keeping a farmers market tent where you put it, and we discuss an intriguing question about what it would take to convert a commercial greenhouse operation into a market garden. We are a Non-Profit! 

    How to Actually Use a Broadfork + Green Beans Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 19:07


    Welcome to episode 141 of Growers Daily! We cover: how to use a broadfork properly and effectively, and we'll talk green beans. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Which Crops do Best in a Little Shade + Deciding if a Crop is Worth Growing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 18:48


    Welcome to episode 140 of Growers Daily! We cover: crops to grow in shadier areas, how to determine if a crop is worth growing, and why those weeds you are fighting weren't always weeds. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What No-Till Means From Crops You Dig Up + The Bees Are Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 18:41


    Welcome to episode 139 of Growers Daily! We cover: nematode control, what no-till means for crops that require digging (like potatoes), and the bees are dying at an alarming rate. Again.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Churches Could be Farms + My Biggest Farming “Aha!” Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 20:34


    Welcome to episode 138 of Growers Daily! We cover: my biggest aha moments as a farmer, the “creation care” movement in churches, and it's feedback friday.. We are a Non-Profit! 

    The First Tools to Buy + Living Pathway Crops

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 19:28


    Welcome to episode 137 of Growers Daily! We cover:  the first tools to buy for your farm, living pathway crops, and killing those pesky crops once you're done with them. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Managing Rocky Soil + The Broccoli Breakdown Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 22:00


    Welcome to episode 136 of Growers Daily! We cover:  rocks in the soil and broccoli, broccoli, broccoli.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Market Gardening Fundamental Skills + Direct Seeding After a Cover Crop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 19:39


    Welcome to episode 135 of Growers Daily! We cover:  the challenge of directly seeding crops after cover crops, the fundamentals of market gardening, and what one country's water management has taught me about life. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Tips for Better Germination in the Field + Chickens in the Garden (on purpose)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 20:03


    Welcome to episode 134 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Germinating seeds in the field, balancing efficiency and soil health, and making the most out of chickens in the garden (the ones you let in intentionally at least).  We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Hidden Costs of Farming + Bugs and Woodchips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 21:40


    Welcome to episode 133 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Bugs and woodchips, the hidden costs of farming PLUS it's feedback friday (for real this time). We are a Non-Profit! 

    Deer Fencing on a Budget + A Hands Free Root Washing Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 19:56


    Welcome to episode 132 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Deer fencing on a budget, our simple hands-free root washing station (with updates) and bermuda grass on a school farm. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Soil Health on a Budget + How Much Water You Need for a Market Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 22:23


    Welcome to episode 131 of Growers Daily! We cover:  soil health on a budget, tips for how to remember to keep some dang records, and calculating how much water you need for a market garden We are a Non-Profit! 

    The “Plant it and Forget it” Farm + Harvesting From Cover Crops?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 19:08


    Welcome to episode 130 of Growers Daily! We cover:  a plant it and forget it farm business model, harvesting from cover crops, and what we're up to right now on our farm. We are a Non-Profit! 

    The “Plastic Free” Farm Conundrum + If You Can Level a Garden Plot, Should You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 20:30


    Welcome to episode 129 of Growers Daily! We cover:  If you can level a plot, should you just go ahead and do it and we're gonna take a look at what the challenges of plastic free farming says about farming We are a Non-Profit! 

    When Your Compost Options Stink + How to Choose a Fruit Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 19:15


    Welcome to episode 128 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Creative ways dealing with limited compost options, how to choose which fruits to grow, and can weed wacking a cover crop and then tarping it kill the cover crop more quickly. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Do Sweet Potatoes Make a Good Interplant + Total Sweet Potato Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 22:14


    Welcome to episode 127 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Sweet potatoes—from growing the slips to eating and selling the vines, interplanting, all of it. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Fire Ants + Why Does Fine Art Hate Gardens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 20:06


    Welcome to episode 126 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Fire ants, the cost of starting and running a farm podcast, and why gardening and farming has been so neglected in art. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Are Microplastics Hurting Crop Production + Agrochemicals in Your Adult Beverages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 19:58


    Welcome to episode 125 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Microplastics messing with photosynthesis, agrochemicals in alcohol, and why we can't just turn plastic into bricks. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Farming Like You're Old + Managing “Damping Off” in the Greenhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 22:37


    Welcome to episode 124 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Farming like you're old, damping off, and it's feedback friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Using Old Manure in the Garden + Which Way to Point the Garden Beds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 19:05


    Welcome to episode 123 of Growers Daily! We cover:  If it matters which way you orient your garden beds, old horse manure, and getting an old pile of manure composting. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What the Pros Wear in the Garden + Celery from Seed to Harvest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 19:42


    Welcome to episode 122 of Growers Daily! We cover:  What the pros wear in the garden and get a celery breakdown from seed to harvest.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    When You Don't Have a Mountain of Compost + Asparagus In the Market Garden?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 21:30


    Welcome to episode 121 of Growers Daily! We cover:  Asparagus in the market garden (and why we don't see that crop a whole lot), navigating the last frost date, and what to do when you don't have access to epic amounts of good compost for mulching We are a Non-Profit! 

    Heating a Greenhouse with Your Soil + What Farmers Need to Know about Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 23:45


    Welcome to episode 120 of Growers Daily! We cover:  today we're gonna talk about farming and retiring, Climate Batteries, and updates from here on the farm. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Creative Ways to Start a Compost Business + How AI Could Change Small Farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 24:21


    Welcome to episode 119 of Growers Daily! We cover:  AI in the gardens, and Unique composting locations, operations, all of it. And it's feedback Friday,  We are a Non-Profit!

    Maximizing Vermicompost + White Shade Cloth Worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 19:23


    Welcome to episode 118 of Growers Daily! We cover:   the fascinating world of shade cloth colors, maximizing vermicompost and what to do about those overwintered carrots. We are a Non-Profit! 

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