Backyard Gardens - Gardening for everyone
330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsBen Gardner and Batavia have been gardening for over 25 years and we want to pass our knowledge on to you. Backyard Gardens is here for everyone to have fun while learning how to grow more food and flowers in their gardens. 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.
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EVERYTHING you need to do to get your garden ready for spring
April 30, 2020 07:14 - 1 hour - 73 MBIt is about time IT IS FINALLY SPRING!! In this episode we talk about all of the different tasks we think are the most important to give your garden a sucessful start to the year. It does not seem like gardening can be overwhelming but it has its moments. That is why we always start off the gardening season with a few simple but important tasks. We hope you enjoy and you are being safe during this time. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/...
Garden UPDATE did dinosaurs eat Jurassic size vegetables
April 24, 2020 08:54 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThere are many things going on in our gardens and we are talking all about it. There are some tips thrown out there today and we answer if the one question I have had for along time. Did dinosaurs eat Jurassic size vegetables and what did weeds look like back then?
What are we doing new in our Gardens this year
April 23, 2020 07:08 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt is finally spring and we are excited to get the gardening season started. In this episode we talk about the new frontiers we are going to be tackling in the garden this year and our hopes of how the outcome will be... Only time will tell. square foot gardening book- https://amzn.to/3qv8zDv Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/thebackyardgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA www.facebook.com/thebackyardgardner P...
How to get your kids to eat healthy with Chef James Barry of eat NAKED KItchen
April 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBJames Barry’s culinary career started as a private chef. His inauguration into restaurant-style cooking came later when he was the vegan/vegetarian chef on the Van’s Warped Tour, which traveled to 50 North American cities in 60 days. Upon returning to Los Angeles, James continued to private chef and had the fortune of cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Not wanting to limit the aud...
Start your victory garden NOW
April 09, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBVictory gardens used to to be a thing of the past but they are more important now than ever. They started in world war 2 to combat hunger and poverty and now we can start them to combat the coronavirus (covid 19)take the strain off of the food system, keep you busy while under quarantine, and allow us to leave food at the stores for people that can not start their gardening journey. Please stay safe and let us know if we can help you with your gardens. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. ...
What is going on in our garden THIS week
April 03, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBWe have decided to do a new segment every other week where we talk about what is going on in our gardens. Give shout outs to those who need it and make any announcements instance we we announced our new gardening competition that we are going to be doing. WHAT a gardening competition..... it is a friendly contest between Batavia and I in one of our garden beds and it has to be a square foot garden. Best of all when it is all done the views on our YouTube channels will decide the winner. ...
6 tools you must have for your garden to make gardening easier
March 27, 2020 07:18 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBIN this episode we talk about the 6 tools we think you must have for your garden that will make gardening easier on you and make it more enjoyable. Well as you may already know at least 6 tools...
What crops are the BEST to grow in your garden during the coronavirus outbreak
March 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIn this episode we talk about the coronavirus but more importantly what crops to grow to get the most out of your money. This is a trying time and gardening can help you get through the outbreak and bring some joy to your life. Pease every one stay safe and let us know if you have any questions about your garden.
6 tips to SAVE MONEY in your garden
March 13, 2020 07:07 - 56 minutes - 61.1 MBGardening does not have to be expensive and we are here to help you with that. These 6 tips will help you save money in your garden! www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/backyardgardensthemovie https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA
Why we filming a movie about Gardening
March 06, 2020 08:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis is a different kind of episode. Batavia wanted to know more about the movie so she asked to interview me about it. This is a different kind of gardening documentary and we talk about how the movie came to light and what having a garden means to us. She asks questions such as is this going to be about how to start a garden or is this for beginner gardens only? I truly hope you enjoy and you can begin to see why we thought it was time the world got a movie dedicated to the average person ...
How to build ANY garden you want
February 28, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn this episode we go over in detail how to build any kind of garden you want. anything from in ground, raised beds, containers, and even square foot gardens. Keep an eye out for my square foot garden test this year! Gardening is not as difficult as people think and we want to help you make that next setp in your vegetable gardening journey. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/backyardgardensthemovie https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA
Special Garden announcement | free seed new co host new gardening show
February 21, 2020 08:34 - 13 minutes - 16 MBA special announcments for today! First we have a new co host and that is Batavia with B_betta Garden! We are going to be giving away free seeds on our instagram for a few weeks so come check us out and enter at www.Instagram.comackyardgardensthemovie Finally we have started to produce a gardening show on youtube so please come by and check us out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lJIWWUpNq_-oJ7fpxe2WA or you can search us out and the name is yup you guessed it backyardgarden...
How to START seeds with San Diego Seed Company
February 14, 2020 08:46 - 54 minutes - 53 MBBrijette from San Diego Seed Company joins us today to tell us how to be successful with starting your seeds. San Diego Seed Company is a family run organic farm in San Diego California with 120 varieties of seeds. We use them at our home and in our movie and we love them! San Diego Seed Company:https://www.sandiegoseedcompany.com/ Workshops by San Diego Seed Company: https://www.sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-category/workshops/ www.backyardgardensthemovie.com
Gardening in ZONE 6 with B_Bettagarden
February 07, 2020 08:52 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBBatavia from b_bettagarden is an instagram gardener and has an undeniable passion for gardening in an urban enviroment. In this episode she tells us about how her garden grew to the size it is today and how she grows in not only her backyard, but also the FRONT YARD! Truly inspirational on how she grows and how patience is the key. starter vegetable plans book- https://amzn.to/3nXHzuG www.backyardgardenstv.com b_bettagarden instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_bettagarden/ b_bettagarde...
EVERYTHING you need to start seeds
February 01, 2020 08:33 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBIt is that time of year. Time to start seeds for this years garden! In this episode we go over all the tools needed to start your seeds. In the next episode we will be talking to San Diego Seed Company's Bridgette and she will tell us how to start them. all tools we talked about are listed below: All links are affiliate links and it greatly helps us if you use them especially beacause there is no extra cost to you! seed trays: https://amzn.to/2sSHWjZ timers: https://amzn.to/2sRFrhP clip ...
4 tips to help you DECIDE what to grow in your garden
January 14, 2020 08:20 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MBWe are giving 4 tips to help you decide what to grow this year. Every year I ask my self what to should I grow and these are the ways I narrow down what to put in my garden. Which method do you use to decide? This episode officially kicks off our seed starting section for the year! www.backyardgardensthemovie.com
Start a Gardening Revolution is 2020
January 01, 2020 09:23 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBIt is a new year and a good time to start thinking about your garden. If you do not have a garden and a total beginner then you have found the right place! We have our seed giveaway going on still and all you have to do to enter is go to www.backyardgardensthemovie.com and sign up for the news letter. It is a preety easy way to enter for a chance to win 10 packs of seeds! We are anouncing a new format for the show and talking about how to get you started on your gardening journey and why you...
Christmas Gifts from your Garden
December 17, 2019 20:35 - 27 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode we talk about making gifts from you garden. We hope this can help you make the right gift for that special person this Christmas season. Plus a super secret cookie recipe! To enter the see giveaway go to www.backyardgardensthemove.com and sign up for the emails!
Seed Giveaway and Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
December 03, 2019 21:06 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBThank you to everyone that supports our podcast and upcoming film! To enter giveaway go to www.backyardgardensthemovie.com and sign up for email list. Prize will be 5 seed packets to get you started on your garden season! Contest ends 02/14/2020 at 11:59 p.m. winners will be notified by email. books- https://amzn.to/2DIQpb6 https://amzn.to/34ScK28 https://amzn.to/2YeXhq0 hat https://amzn.to/2reh2C2 shoes https://amzn.to/380KU5z shears https://amzn.to/3835Fxt st...
How to prepare your Garden for Winter
November 22, 2019 13:14 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBAll you need to know about getting your garden ready for winter. It is a sad time when the growing season ends, but it is good to put it to rest the proper way! For cleaning your tools- Crown 148656 BL.M.41 1G Boiled Linseed Oil
How to can your own food
November 05, 2019 17:41 - 59 minutes - 63.1 MBAll we know about canning!! Products we talked about are below: Canner- https://amzn.to/2JUb8fL tools- https://amzn.to/2qr7MK4 water bath- https://amzn.to/2qr7VNC
How to Freeze your Harvest
October 17, 2019 21:02 - 30 minutes - 33.5 MBAn introduction to freezing your harvest and the meals you cook to use later! https://backyardgardensthemovie.com Cook Book- shorturl.at/ptSVZ Food Saver- shorturl.at/cnvW3
How to Preserve food Drying
September 23, 2019 12:28 - 24 minutes - 28 MBDo you want to make your harvests last longer and enjoy them longer throughout the year. In the first part of this three part series we talk about how to dry your food to make it last longer. Next episodes will be about freezing your food and then the holy grail of food preservation CANNING. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com food dehydrator- https://tinyurl.com/y3z5k2nu
How to plant a fall garden
September 13, 2019 12:40 - 23 minutes - 25.9 MBHow and when to plant a fall garden. Getting the most out of your garden is important as we generally use small spaces to grow our own food. f www.backyardgardensthemovie.com
Getting ready for Fall Gardening
September 04, 2019 00:56 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MBFall Gardening is a great way to extend your growing season. In this episode we talk about how to gt ready for a fall garden. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/backyardgardensthemovie
Ways to Water the Garden
September 04, 2019 00:51 - 14 minutes - 17.9 MBThe most important aspect in gardening is water. So lets discuss different way to water our gardens and how to do it. www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/backyardgardensthemovie
Apartment Gardening
August 31, 2019 20:25 - 22 minutes - 29.3 MBBackyard Gardens talks about Apartment Gardens. No matter where you live you can always grow some kind of food. Recipe of the day pesto 2 ways! www.backyardgardensthemovie.com www.instagram.com/backyardgardensthemovie www.facebook.com/backyardgardensthemovie
Watermelons and Powdery Mildew
August 31, 2019 16:41 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBHow to grow Watermelons and keep powdery mildew at bay. Join us to learn about it. Also, we added the recipe of the day and today's is watermelon Popsicle. Such a great way to end the summer growing season.
What is this gardening thing
August 31, 2019 16:33 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat is Backyard Gardens all about? This should give you an idea of what we are doing and how we plan to apply this podcast to our lives to help out our life long passion of gardening. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Check out our new tshirt line- https://backyard-gardens-tv.creator-spring.com/ Youtube- www.youtube.com/backyardgardens Instagram- www.instagram.com/backyardgardenstv Website- www.backyardgardenstv.com Ben Gardner - www.instagram.com/thebackyard...
Backyard gardens Trailer
August 29, 2019 13:05 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBBackyard Gardens the movie is just the beginning. This is a trailer for the companion podcast that coincides with the Documentary that is coming out in 2020. Learning together is our goal and helping people that want to start a garden or people that already have gardens. Visit us at www.backyardgardensthemovie.com