Backyard Gardens - Gardening for everyone

Ben Gardner and Batavia have been gardening for over 25 years and we want to pass our knowledge on to you. Backyard Gardens is here for everyone to have fun while learning how to grow more food and flowers in their gardens. Every week we break garden topics down like a compost pile so it is easy to understand. We want you to have the most productive and easy to maintain garden so you can spend more time enjoying your space. So let‘s all Learn to Grow and grow for change together.

Planting zones Do not matter: replay 12/26/2024

Planting zones Do not matter: replay Its true at least for vegetable gardening Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/34599545

Our garden wins and how we got them 2024 12/19/2024

Our garden wins and how we got them 2024 Its important to remember how you won in your garden each year but it is equally as important to understand how you got those wins. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- Love the insights from this episode? Make sure you never miss a beat with Chatpods! Whether you're commuting, working out, or just on the go, Chatpods lets you capture and summarize key takeaways effortlessly. Save time, stay organized, and keep your thoughts at your fingertips. Download Chatpods directly from or and use it to listen to this podcast today! /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/34272965

Why we had garden fails in 2024 12/12/2024

Why we had garden fails in 2024 The garden is not always perfect and this is what went wrong in our gardens this year. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/34400050

When Garden changes go bad 12/05/2024

When Garden changes go bad Just when you thought that the change you made in your garden would work. DISASTER strikes... Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- Love the insights from this episode? Make sure you never miss a beat with Chatpods! Whether you're commuting, working out, or just on the go, Chatpods lets you capture and summarize key takeaways effortlessly. Save time, stay organized, and keep your thoughts at your fingertips. Download Chatpods directly from or and use it to listen to this podcast today! /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/34272520

Be Proud Gardening aint easy : Replay 11/28/2024

Be Proud Gardening aint easy : Replay Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/34180660

All the ways to learn how to garden 11/21/2024

All the ways to learn how to garden There are so many ways to learn how to garden from beginner to experienced gardeners. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33837057

Square foot Gardening the not so perfect method 11/14/2024

Square foot Gardening the not so perfect method Most people know about square foot gardening but as you use it more and more there could be a better option out there for you to make your garden more efficient. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33834867

You seed buying guide 11/07/2024

You seed buying guide The code for a discount on seeds is ybbbb Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33821086

The scariest man made problem 10/31/2024

The scariest man made problem We watched hold your breath and man the dust bowl was scary! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33692047

Make your garden work for you 10/24/2024

Make your garden work for you Gardening is hard enough as it is. These tip will help you make your garden work for you and make gardening much easier for you. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33587372

Don't plant these in your raised garden beds 10/17/2024

Don't plant these in your raised garden beds THey say you cant plant these in your raised garden beds. Some of them would be better to stay away from. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33407692

Grow your garden through the frosts 10/10/2024

Grow your garden through the frosts Your first frost is either here or on the way. Get ready and continue to grow your garden through the first and many other frosts. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33394137

Its not the freezing temperatures you need to worry about 10/03/2024

Its not the freezing temperatures you need to worry about we all worry about the freezing temperature but that's not the killer for the garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33308202

Do not let disease into your fall garden : prevent it! 09/26/2024

Do not let disease into your fall garden : prevent it! Your fall garden is especially suseptable to diseases; we need to prevent them and know the signs. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/33097317

fall fertilizing is totally different 09/19/2024

fall fertilizing is totally different If you are growing in a fall garden then you need to fertilize. Fertilizing your garden in fall is completely different than the summer growing season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32717487

Growing and consuming from your garden in winter 09/12/2024

Growing and consuming from your garden in winter you can grow in your garden into the winter season, but you can and should also be enjoying your harvest well into the winter season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32715937

easily avoided mistakes for the fall garden 09/05/2024

easily avoided mistakes for the fall garden It all depends on what you are growing in your garden for the fall season. These mistakes are common but can be easily avoided. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32716842

One of the hardest decisions in your garden 08/29/2024

One of the hardest decisions in your garden If you make the right decision Your garden will thrive and you'll be able to harvest more from your backyard garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32715812

Stop Weeds in your Garden NOW 08/22/2024

Stop Weeds in your Garden NOW Weed control at its finest. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32694677

are seed to germination times accurate 08/15/2024

are seed to germination times accurate You seen them on seed packages but have you ever wondered if they were right? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32548297

Plant these fall crops first 08/08/2024

Plant these fall crops first These are the longest growing crops in the garden for the fall season. Planting these earlier will give you the best chance to get a harvest in the fall when they are at their peak ripness. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32481062

the crops that can survive through winter 08/05/2024

the crops that can survive through winter With a little protection, these crops have a high chance of surviving at least most of the winter especially if you are gardening in the southern states. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32233182

The seed saving guide for your garden 08/01/2024

The seed saving guide for your garden This will get you started on saving seeds you grew form your garden. Have fun!!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32233237

Timing is everything for a fall garden 07/29/2024

Timing is everything for a fall garden Timing is everything when it comes to planting a fall garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32233107

Fall garden mistakes to avoid 07/25/2024

Fall garden mistakes to avoid Fall can be a tricky time to plant your garden. Take care not to make these common fall gardening mistakes. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32232892

These crops will grow through the fall season 07/23/2024

These crops will grow through the fall season You cant plant just anything in your garden for the fall season. These are the best fall crops to grow in your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32232977

Why you should be planting a fall garden 07/22/2024

Why you should be planting a fall garden If you have never planted a fall garden then you should really think about it! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32232832

This skill will change the way you garden 07/18/2024

This skill will change the way you garden just pay attention your garden will tell you what it needs. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- Question of the day- Get the planter App here Customized seed starting schedule- [email protected] Become a to grow our community garden- Products we recommend for your garden- Backyard Gardens Gear- Follow us at: Youtube- Website- /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32194752

Your mid season planting guide 07/11/2024

Your mid season planting guide Planting in the middle of the season can be tough but it is a great way to get more out of your garden for the season. /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32188087

Replay: Not all gardening methods work in every garden 07/04/2024

Replay: Not all gardening methods work in every garden Sometimes the garden just doesnt like certain gardening methods. /episode/index/show/46c64c5a-47cb-4236-85d5-8051707e32c2/id/32188092

Backyard Gardens - Gardening for everyone

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