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Welcome to the Beginner’s Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure — big or small.

Oct 29, 2024

This week, Jill delves into the many facets of greenhouse gardening, sharing her wealth of experience from over four years of active use. Designed for both prospective and seasoned greenhouse owners, the episode covers essential topics such as the distinctions between greenhouses and high tunnels, optimal greenhouse placement, and the critical importance of heat management and ventilation. Whether you’re looking to start fresh or optimize an existing setup, these tips will help you revolutionize your gardening approach.
 
00:00 Introduction to Greenhouse Season
00:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment?
02:37 Defining Greenhouses and High Tunnels
04:58 Understanding My Greenhouse Setup
06:58 Lesson 1: Maximizing Greenhouse Use
20:51 Lesson 2: Faster and Healthier Plant Growth
25:15 Lesson 3: The Importance of Supplemental Heat
28:45 Understanding Greenhouse Heating
29:42 The Importance of Ventilation
33:07 Choosing the Right Greenhouse Location
39:23 Watering Challenges in Greenhouses
42:49 The Personal Benefits of a Greenhouse
46:51 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment?
 

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:
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