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.
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Did we meet our gardening goals for 2024Learn 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/35073490
make the choice to improve your garden: replaythe choice is yours you do it your way. 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/34599815
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are hybrids or heirlooms better: replaywhich on is better for you 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/34599740
Growing the essential edibles: replayThese can be the most important crops to grow. 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/34599630
Planting zones Do not matter: replayIts 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 2024Its 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 2024The 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 badJust 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 : ReplayHappy 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 gardenThere 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 methodMost 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
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The scariest man made problemWe 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 youGardening 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 bedsTHey 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 frostsYour 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 aboutwe 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!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 differentIf 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 winteryou 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 gardenIt 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 gardenIf 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 NOWWeed 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 accurateYou 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 firstThese 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 winterWith 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 gardenThis 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 gardenTiming 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
