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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.

Sep 1, 2026

Think you’ve missed your chance to plant a fall garden?
You may still have time to grow a harvest, even if September is already here.
The key is knowing your average first frost date and choosing fall crops that can mature in the time you have left.

In this episode, I’ll help you figure out what you can still plant...


Aug 25, 2026

Trying to plant a fall garden when your beds are still full of summer crops?

You don’t have to clear everything at once. A simple bed-by-bed assessment can help you decide what stays, what goes, and where your fall crops can fit.

In this episode, I walk you through how I transition my garden from summer to fall,...


Aug 18, 2026

You worked hard to grow potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, and sweet potatoes. How do you keep them from spoiling before you can use them?

In this episode, I’ll walk you through curing and storing root crops so you can extend their storage life and enjoy more of your garden harvest through winter.

You’ll learn the...


Aug 11, 2026

Fresh garden produce doesn't stay fresh by accident. Learn exactly where to store tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons, and more so they last longer and taste their best.

If you've ever wondered whether tomatoes belong on the counter or in the refrigerator, or why cucumbers sometimes get soft no matter what you do, this...


Aug 4, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed by canning and preserving your garden harvest? Wondering if you have to preserve everything you grow to make gardening worthwhile?

In this episode, I share how my approach to food preservation has changed over the last few years and how I've found a healthier balance between growing, preserving, and...