392 - Garden Clean-Up: Soil Rejuvenation, Pest & Disease Prevention, & Preparing for Spring
392 - Garden Clean-Up: Soil Rejuvenation, Pest & Disease Prevention, & Preparing for Spring  
Podcast: The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
Published On: Tue Oct 29 2024
Description: This week, Jill delves into the many facets of greenhouse gardening, sharing her wealth of experience from over four years of active use. Designed for both prospective and seasoned greenhouse owners, the episode covers essential topics such as the distinctions between greenhouses and high tunnels, optimal greenhouse placement, and the critical importance of heat management and ventilation. Whether you’re looking to start fresh or optimize an existing setup, these tips will help you revolutionize your gardening approach.   00:00 Introduction to Greenhouse Season 00:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment? 02:37 Defining Greenhouses and High Tunnels 04:58 Understanding My Greenhouse Setup 06:58 Lesson 1: Maximizing Greenhouse Use 20:51 Lesson 2: Faster and Healthier Plant Growth 25:15 Lesson 3: The Importance of Supplemental Heat 28:45 Understanding Greenhouse Heating 29:42 The Importance of Ventilation 33:07 Choosing the Right Greenhouse Location 39:23 Watering Challenges in Greenhouses 42:49 The Personal Benefits of a Greenhouse 46:51 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment?   Links Mentioned:  Fall Garden Clean Up Workshop: https://journeywithjill.net/falljumpstart  Cover Crops for Beginners: https://youtu.be/Y6j-DbfUWO4?si=Eupf9zFue-fOG4-i Cover Crops Start to Finish: https://youtu.be/7x3H6_dSH1g?si=wlc0sUvKSYHGzgFK Cover Crops with True Leaf Market: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/198-fall-cover-crops-with-true-leaf-market  Show Notes: My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)