In this episode, I’m talking all about herbs and how they can completely transform your garden and your kitchen. We’re diving into perennial versus annual herbs, which ones are worth planting once and enjoying for years, and which ones I replant every season. I’m sharing how I start my herbs from seed, which varieties I choose and why, and how herbs can support pollinators while also filling your harvest basket.

We’ll also talk about preserving herbs so nothing goes to waste. From drying and freezing to making herb blends you will actually use, I’m walking through simple ways to make your garden work for you all year long. And of course, I’m sharing my favorite basil varieties and how I use them in everyday cooking.

If you want to grab some fun garden themed merch, check out my Fourthwall shop linked in the show notes. And if you love my harvest to table meals and want all the recipes in one place, head to my Bonus View page where you can watch a free preview video and see what it’s all about.

Thanks for listening to Very Good Gardening. As always, keep growing and keep it Very Good.

This is the tenth episode of the podcast, and today I’m talking all about gardening mistakes. Not the dramatic, garden-ending kind, but the very real, very common mistakes that almost every gardener makes at some point, including me.

From planting things too early, to overwatering, to growing crops you don’t actually like to eat, I’m walking through the lessons that only come from doing this year after year. These are the mistakes that taught me how to garden smarter, waste less time, and enjoy the process a whole lot more.

If you’re a beginner gardener, this episode will help you avoid some common frustrations. And if you’ve been gardening for a while, chances are you’ll recognize a few of these and maybe feel a little less alone in them.

If you enjoy garden-to-table cooking and want to see how I use what I grow in real meals, all of my full recipes and bonus content live on my BonusView page.

https://bonusview.com/verygoodgardening

And if you’re looking for gardening merch or want to support my work, you can find everything on my Fourthwall.

https://verygoodgardening-shop.fourthwall.com

Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode. Until then, go grow something very good.

Seed starting can feel overwhelming, especially when every chart and calendar seems to say something different. In this episode, I walk through exactly how I approach seed starting at home and what actually matters for beginner gardeners. I share what I have already started, including onions and brassicas, what I start later like peppers and tomatoes, and how I decide which herbs and flowers get an early start and which ones can wait.

We talk about timing, space, light, and realistic expectations so you can grow strong seedlings without burning yourself out or buying unnecessary supplies. This episode is focused on practical, real world seed starting for home gardeners who just want healthy plants and a productive garden.

If you want to support the podcast, check out my Fourthwall shop for gardening related items and merch. For full garden to table recipes, extended content, and behind the scenes access, you can find me on BonusView.

https://verygoodgardening-shop.fourthwall.com

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