Podcast
Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food
Ben Neville and Batavia have been gardening for over 25 years, and we want to share our gardening knowledge with you. The Backyard Gardens Podcast is here for everyone to have fun while learning how to grow more food and flowers in their garden. 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. Happy Gardening
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- #62
- Episodes
- 465
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 56 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
465 episodes, newest first
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43 min
who said these was gardening hacks are useful
Show notes
Everyone love a good gardening hack. Especially if it makes your gardening experience better, but do they really help?
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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40 min
Don't miss growing the container crops
Show notes
These are good choices for containers especially when you talk about what size containers are best.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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40 min
They have a point these can be grown in containers
Show notes
After growing containers for longer than we would like to admit some fo the thinking that we have been told might not be true after all. Someone got it right finally!
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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1 hr 4 min
Planter Peter and His World of gardening
Show notes
Peter the creator of planter app is here to talk about his app and his garden.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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37 min
This is what you can plant NOW
Show notes
You are running out of time to plant in your garden for the year. this is what you could plant in your garden right now.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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38 min
October can make or break your Garden
Show notes
There are a few tasks that you can do in your garden this month. This is a perfect opportunity to get a head start on your next growing season and having a healtier garden.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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40 min
The Unicorn crop of the garden
Show notes
Everyone wants to know what the best crop to grow in the garden is. This is the best crop to grow in you garden right now.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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35 min
Different ways to treat powdery mildew on squash plants
Show notes
No one like to see powdery mildew in their garden and it is hard to get rid of. These are the different ways that can help you treat for powdery mildew in your garden.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Shop our seeds, garden tools, and honey: https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Plan your garden with SeedStead, created by Sandy Bottom Homestead. Find seed-starting and planting windows based on your local frost dates, organize planting tasks, and check local weather.
Get SeedStead for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seedstead-seed-starting/id6801630189
🌿 GARDEN BRANDS & TOOLS WE RECOMMEND
Some links below are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
Vego Garden — Use code SBH5: https://get.aspr.app/SH1pfu
GreenStalk: https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Planter app: https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Our Amazon garden picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
💚 HELP OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN GROW
Become a patron and support our community garden: https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
🎧 KEEP GROWING WITH US
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34 min
Harvesting Sweet Potatoes
Show notes
Its that time of year where we are harvesting sweet potatoes, This is everything about sweet potato harvesting when and how to tell.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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35 min
cover crops are your friend
Show notes
Your garden may be finishing up for the seaon and if you have open space the right cover crop planted in your garden can give you a head start for next year. We are always looking for ways to improve our harvest. Why not let nature help us out.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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56 min
When NOT to pull plants out of your garden
Show notes
You can either be hurting or helping your garden when you pull plants out of it. Sometimes it is best to leave them behind considering all of the challenge a late summer fall garden may have.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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57 min
These are the easiest to start preserving
Show notes
Preservomg your harvest is a daunting task at first. These are the easist crop to preserve in all methods including drying, freezing, water bath canning, pressure canning, and curing.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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56 min
The Fix for Late Summer Garden Pests and Diseases
Show notes
From late summer pests and diseases all the way to tired garden plants. these are the common issues gardeners face in thier garden and how to prevent pets, diseases, and other common problem is the garden. Make you garden grow longer fuller and harvest more.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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55 min
Last Chance to Start These Seeds for Fall
Show notes
If you want a productive fall garden, now is the time to act. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, we cover the last vegetables you can still start for a successful fall harvest and explain why waiting even another week could mean missing your opportunity.
We'll discuss which crops still have enough time to mature, how to decide what to plant based on your growing season, and simple strategies to keep your garden producing well into fall. Whether you're planting leafy greens, root crops, or other cool-season favorites, this episode will help you make the most of the time you have left.
Don't let the season slip away. Grab your seeds, head to the garden, and keep the harvest going.
#gardening #fallgarden #seedstarting #vegetablegarden #gardeningpodcast #growyourownfood #fallplanting #successionplanting
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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59 min
The Hardest Decision Every Gardener Has to Make
Show notes
Every gardener eventually faces the same question: Should I keep this plant, or is it time to pull it out? Making the wrong decision can cost you weeks of harvests—or delay the next season of production. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, we discuss how to recognize when a crop has reached the end of its productive life, what signs to look for before removing it, and what to plant next to keep your garden producing through late summer, fall, and even into winter. We'll share practical strategies for replacing spent crops, making the most of your garden space, and keeping fresh food coming for as long as possible. If you want a garden that produces more food over a longer season, this episode will help you make one of the most important decisions every gardener faces. #gardening #vegetablegarden #gardeningpodcast #fallgarden #wintergarden #growyourownfood #successionplanting
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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59 min
How to Grow a Fall Garden Without Losing Your Summer Crops
Show notes
Summer and fall gardening often overlap, and knowing how to manage both can make the difference between a garden that slows down and one that keeps producing for months. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, we share practical strategies for transitioning from summer to fall without sacrificing your current harvest.
We'll discuss when to remove tired crops, how to make room for new plantings, succession planting tips, and ways to keep harvesting while your fall garden gets established. If you've ever wondered how experienced gardeners keep fresh vegetables coming well into the cooler months, this episode is for you.
Whether you're growing in raised beds, containers, or a traditional garden, these simple, no-nonsense tips will help you make the most of every square foot and enjoy a longer, more productive harvest season.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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59 min
Your Fall Garden should start now
Show notes
A successful fall garden starts long before the weather cools down. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia explain why July is the perfect time to start planning and planting for a productive fall harvest. Learn how to time your crops, plan around your first frost date, and set your garden up for success.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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54 min
What to Plant in July for Summer & Fall Harvests
Show notes
If you're wondering what to plant in July, this episode is for you. We share the crops we're planting now to keep fresh food coming through the rest of summer and into fall. From quick-growing vegetables to reliable fall favorites, we talk about what we're sowing, why we're planting it now, and how July can be one of the most productive months in the garden.
Whether you're starting a second round of crops or planning for a longer harvest season, you'll leave with practical ideas to help make the most of your garden.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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1 hr 3 min
Garden hacks that actually work : replant
Show notes
These are our favorite garden hacks that actually work and we find useful.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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59 min
The truth about Organic Pest Control methods
Show notes
Does organic pest control really work? In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia discuss common organic pest control methods, their effectiveness, and the challenges gardeners face when managing pests naturally. Learn the pros, cons, and realistic expectations of organic pest control in the garden.
Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.
Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop
Vego garden- https://glnk.io/vzw5/17z code sbh10off
Green Stalk- https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/betta
Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard
Customized seed starting schedule- https://www.backyardgardenspodcast.com/shop/p/custom-seed-starting-schedule
Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.patreon.com/backyardgardens
Products we recommend for your garden- https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackyardgardner
Follow us at:
Youtube- http://www.youtube.com/backyardgardens
Website- www.backyardgardenspodcast.com
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