Two Lady Gardeners I highly Recommend!

I don’t remember now how I stumbled upon Jill McSheehy, but I’m thrilled I did! Her website, The Beginner’s Garden, is packed full with information! I signed up for her emails and always find worthwhile, timely, and useful tips in growing the garden.

I’m just now getting into podcasts ~ I’m always late to the party! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to her explain the information she shares. Sometimes I enjoy working an online jigsaw puzzle while listening instead of reading all the time! Yes. I listen to the podcasts from my laptop, not cell phone.

Today’s email had a link to a free .pdf book (28 pages) “15 Mistakes First Time Gardeners Make.” Although I didn’t make all 15, I did make a few!

I highly recommend taking a look at Jill’s website!

A few weeks ago I mentioned taking an online Organic Garden Workshop with Melissa K. Norris. She too has a podcast!  

Because I’m seriously considering having more raised beds for the Spring 2020 garden, both ladies have several articles/podcasts on the topic. I’m spending the time now researching the pros and cons and the mistakes people make using them. Because the ground soil is not all that great, maybe raised beds is the way to go. It’s something to study while the fall garden plays out.

Over on Lanetta’s Creations blog I mentioned the book, All New Square Foot Gardening. It’s all about growing veggies in raised beds. I did do one made with cinder blocks and it has done pretty well with lemon balm, bell peppers, and oregano. Oh, and onions! The onions have been totally harvested out, but everything else is still producing. Maybe I should start collecting more blocks! Just a thought!

Thank You Sweet Jesus for the blessed rain we've received!