469 - Cucumbers: How to Choose, Plant, and Harvest All Season Long
Struggling to grow healthy cucumbers that actually produce? You're not alone—cucumbers can be tricky if you don't get a few key things right...
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The Beginner’s Garden Podcast with Jill McSheehy provides easy-to-understand tips, and information, and resources to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure —...
Struggling to grow healthy cucumbers that actually produce? You're not alone—cucumbers can be tricky if you don't get a few key things right...
Struggling with pests or poor pollination in your garden? Wondering how to attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects naturally...
Struggling to know when to plant tomatoes without risking frost? Wondering how deep to plant or what actually matters on planting day? In th...
Struggling to figure out what your garden soil actually needs? Confused by compost, topsoil, and raised bed mixes? In this episode, you'll l...
Feeling unsure about companion planting when you're actually standing in your garden? You're not alone. It's one thing to read charts, but a...
Struggling with poor potato harvests or slow growth? You're not alone. In this episode, you'll learn how to plant potatoes step-by-step for...
Struggling to get carrot seeds to sprout or size up well? In this episode, you'll learn how to plant carrots with better timing, spacing, wa...
Spring weather can make planting decisions confusing. Should you plant your cool season crops now, or wait a little longer? In this episode,...

Struggling with indoor seed starting because your seedlings stopped growing? Are they stuck with only seed leaves, turning yellow, or just f...
Struggling to get a big potato harvest, especially in heat or grow bags? In this episode, Jim and Caleb from Wood Prairie Family Farm break...
Struggling to know whether you can trust AI for garden planning? Wondering if ChatGPT can actually help you grow better vegetables—or if it...
Most gardens get planted once and then limp along until frost. But what if one garden bed could give you three strong harvests in a single s...
Companion planting can feel confusing fast. Charts, rules, and exceptions make it hard to know what really works. But what if you already un...
Struggling with lettuce that bolts, turns bitter, or barely grows? You're not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I...
Struggling with seed starting failures even when you follow the rules? It might not be your lights, watering, or timing. In this episode, we...
Buying seeds is one of the most exciting parts of gardening—but it's also where many gardeners overspend without realizing it. If you've eve...
Feeling excited about garden planning but worried about burnout before summer even hits? If last season felt overwhelming, disappointing, or...
Did your garden struggle in ways you couldn't quite explain? Or maybe it did okay, but you know it could be better next year. In this episod...
Struggling to figure out how to turn your love of gardening into something you can share—or even sell? In this episode, Sarah walks us throu...
Feeling the pressure of the holidays and shorter days? December gardening doesn't have to add to your stress. Instead of a list of chores, t...
Struggling to know which garden supplies are actually worth grabbing on Black Friday? In this episode, you'll learn which tools and supplies...
Ever wondered how much of your Thanksgiving dinner could come straight from your garden? From potatoes to sage, your plate is packed with cr...
When November arrives, it can feel like the garden season is winding down—but there's still so much happening if you know where to look. In...
Worried about what happens to your herbs when frost arrives? In this episode you'll learn which herbs survive winter outside, which to bring...
Feeling guilty that your garden doesn't look like it used to? You're not alone. In this episode, I share how my own season of life changed m...
If your fall garden isn't producing the way you hoped—or if you're wondering whether your plants will even mature before frost—this episode...
Feeling discouraged by garden failures? You're not alone. In this episode, I walk through four issues I faced this year and how I'm troubles...
Struggling to tell which garden products are worth your money? You're not alone. Today I'm sharing what I learned on a behind-the-scenes vis...
Worried your garlic sprouted too soon or won't survive winter? In this episode, I walk you through a clear garlic growing timeline so you kn...
This past week has been heavy — my dad's heart surgery and walking with friends through hard times. Normally my garden is my refuge, but lat...
How many times have you said, "It's just been too hot," or "We haven't had enough rain" ? Weather is an easy scapegoat when our gardens stru...
September can leave gardeners feeling torn — the weather whispers fall, but the garden seems ready to shut down. Should you plant more, or j...
September can feel like a juggling act—summer crops still hanging on, fall crops needing attention, and the pressure to preserve your harves...
Have you ever wondered if cover crops are worth the effort in a small garden or raised bed? In this episode, we're bringing back one of the...
Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world—and according to neurologist and author Dr. Ray Dorsey, our en...
You've got a few tomatoes, a handful of cucumbers, maybe a pepper or two—but not enough for a full-blown canning session. In this episode, I...
Depending on where you live, August can be a month of harvest abundance or extreme garden fatigue—or both. In today's episode, I'm meeting y...
You followed all the fall gardening advice… so why isn't your garden thriving? In this episode, I'm breaking down 8 subtle but critical reas...
Most of us have an instinctual fear of snakes—but are they really the enemy in our gardens? In this episode, I'm joined by nature enthusiast...
🌞 Does Your Garden Need Shade in Summer? | The Beginner's Garden Podcast Have you ever walked into your garden on a 100-degree day and thou...
🎧 What to Start Indoors for Your Fall Garden (Yes, in July!) It may be blazing hot, but believe it or not—now's the time to start thinking...
What to Plant in July (Yes, You Still Can!) Think it's too late to plant? Think again. In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, Jil...
Have you ever wondered if you could grow mushrooms right alongside your tomatoes? I hadn't either—until recently. In today's episode, I chat...
"I rarely use fertilizer." If you've listened to this podcast or joined a coaching call, you've probably heard me say that. And for years, i...
By mid-June, your garden is thriving—but pests are waking up too. Some are just a nuisance, while others can wreak serious havoc. In today's...
June might feel like the honeymoon phase in the garden — everything's green, lush, and thriving. But don't let the beauty fool you — this is...
Ever wondered if you can actually grow apple trees organically—and get fruit? Or maybe you've got a tree that's not thriving and you're not...
Have you ever wondered if you could fill a raised bed with 100% compost? Or whether pressure-treated wood is actually safe for gardens? In t...
Herbs are some of the easiest — and most rewarding — plants you can grow, but getting started can bring up a lot of questions. Where should...
Are you ready to take your herb gardening and foraging skills to the next level? In today's episode, author Bevin Cohen joins me to share pr...