Reviewing Your Gardening Season: 10 things to track in your garden journal - Ep. 230

Reviewing Your Gardening Season: 10 things to track in your garden journal - Ep. 230

Author: Karin Velez December 24, 2024 Duration: 26:58
Save up to 48% on your Magic Mind subscription! https://magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHING20 with code GROWSOMETHING20 Depending on where you live your gardening season may just be winding down or at least slowing a little bit or it may have been done for a couple of months now. This is a great time to take a deep breath, recover from the busyness and demands of the garden, and then to look back and reflect. Planning for next year’s garden will be happening soon enough and I know some of you have already started because I know the seed catalogs are rolling in and that gets us excited for next year. But, you can’t know where you’re going if you don’t where you’ve been. What went well in your garden this year? I mean really well? What didn’t go so well? And what was a complete flop? Do you know why these things happened? And is there any way to either duplicate those results or make corrections so they don’t happen again? Today on Just Grow Something we’re taking the first step toward planning next season’s garden and that’s reviewing and reflecting what happened this season. I’ll take you step-by-step through the things we should record, if we haven’t already, and how to evaluate what we experienced in the garden in terms of moisture levels, weed pressure, insect damage, and harvests, so we know what went right and how to do it again, or what went wrong and how to avoid doing it again. Let’s dig in. References and Resources: Integrated Pest Management in the Home Garden - Ep. 228 Attracting Pollinators and Predators to the Garden - Ep. 229 Winter Produce Storage: Tips for Keeping Your Fall Harvest Fresh Through the Cold Months - Ep. 225 Garden Planner from the Girly Homesteader: https://payhip.com/b/aiIN5/af667ebf3155ff8 code JUSTGROW for 10% off. Just Grow Something Merch: https:/justgrowsomething.com/shop Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508637300354140/ Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomething Bonus content for supporters of the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomething Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething

Ever find yourself staring at a seed packet or a struggling tomato plant, wondering what it really needs to thrive? Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening digs into those questions, moving beyond folklore and guesswork. Host Karin Velez believes that understanding the science behind gardening-the "why" as much as the "how"-empowers you to become a more confident and successful grower. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one who sifts through research and practical experience to offer clear, actionable advice. You’ll hear detailed discussions on everything from soil health and specific plant varieties to managing pests and planning your garden layout effectively. This podcast is designed for anyone with a patch of dirt or a few containers, whether you’ve been cultivating for decades or are just planting your first herb. Karin’s approach demystifies the process of growing your own food, making it accessible and deeply rewarding. The ultimate aim is simple but profound: to equip you with the reliable knowledge needed to harvest something delicious from your own space, season after season. Tune in for a grounded, thoughtful take on home gardening that celebrates both the triumphs and the learning moments inherent in getting your hands dirty.
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Companion Planting Myths and Tips - Ep. 246 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:58
If you’ve been gardening for any amount of time, you’ve likely come across companion planting charts—maybe you’ve seen advice like “plant basil with tomatoes” or “marigolds repel all pests.” But how much of this is actua…
Be Prepared for Garden Pests – Ep. 245 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
Today, we’re diving into a topic that sneaks up on every gardener at some point—pests. Whether they’re crawling, flying, or trotting in on four legs, pests can quickly turn a thriving garden into a frustrated gardener’s…
Easiest Crops for Beginners - Ep. 244 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
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How to Prepare Seedlings for Transplant into the Garden - Ep. 243 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:26
I will never forget the first time I successfully started my own transplants from seed indoors and they actually looked healthy and strong. I was so excited to get those tomato plants out into my garden and lovingly tran…
How to Start a Compost Pile - Ep. 242 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:43
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Gardening by Nature’s Signs: Old Wisdom Backed by Science - Ep. 241 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:19
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Spring-Planted Bulbs and Garden Perennials - Ep. 240 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:09
Save 20% on your Magic Mind subscription! https://magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHING20 with code GROWSOMETHING20One of my goals this year for the garden is to focus a little bit more on the aesthetics of the garden, rather than…
Kitchen Garden Living with Bailey Van Tassel - Ep. 239 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:57
At the beginning of the year, I asked you think about why you garden. Whether it’s a hobby, our family’s main source of food, or anything in between, I maintain that understanding why you garden is really important to pl…
When and How to Pot Up Transplants - Ep. 238 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:43
Last chance for the special Magic Mind offer for themonth of February where you can save 40% off your subscription: https://magicmind.com/GROWSOMETHING40 Knowing when and how to pot up your seedlings can make all the…