Episodes

  • How To Prevent Sunburned Plant Leaves
    May 14 2026

    If your plants look fine one day and scorched the next, they may not have been hardened off properly.

    In this episode, I’m talking about why leaves get sunburned and how to prevent it when moving seedlings outdoors.

    👉 Learn more: BackyardVegetableGardener.com

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    4 mins
  • How to Tell Male vs Female Squash Flowers (And Pollinate Them)
    May 11 2026

    If your squash plants are flowering but not producing, this might be the reason.

    In this episode, I’m explaining how to tell the difference between male and female squash flowers and how to pollinate them yourself if needed.

    👉 Learn more: ⁠Backyard Vegetable Gardener⁠


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    4 mins
  • Stop Buying Mulch and Fertilizer (Use This Instead for Free)
    May 9 2026

    Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive.

    In this episode, I’m sharing simple ways to use what you already have - like leaves, grass clippings, cardboard, and kitchen scraps - instead of buying mulch and fertilizer.

    👉 Learn more: ⁠Backyard Vegetable Gardener⁠

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    3 mins
  • Stop Overpaying for Seedlings (Check This First)
    May 7 2026

    If you’re buying seedlings from the store, you might be paying more than you need to.

    In this quick tip, I’m sharing what to look for so you can get more plants for the same price.

    👉 Learn more: ⁠Backyard Vegetable Gardener⁠

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    2 mins
  • Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive (Start Like This)
    May 5 2026

    A lot of people think gardening is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.

    In this episode, I’m talking about how to get started without buying a bunch of equipment, and why you don’t need everything people say you do.

    👉 Learn more: ⁠Backyard Vegetable Gardener⁠

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    1 min
  • Why Your Squash Collapses in the Middle of the Day (Vine Borers)
    May 2 2026

    If your squash looks great in the morning and suddenly collapses in the middle of the day, this is probably what’s happening.


    Squash vine borers are one of the most frustrating pests in the garden, and a lot of the advice out there just doesn’t work.


    In this episode, I’m walking through what to look for, what’s actually happening inside the plant, and what has worked for me.


    👉 Learn more: Backyard Vegetable Gardener

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    4 mins
  • Why Your Gardening Zone Matters More Than You Think
    May 2 2026

    If you’ve ever planted something that should have worked and it didn’t, your gardening zone might be the reason.

    In this quick episode, I’m explaining why your zone matters and how it affects what actually grows in your garden.

    👉 Learn more at: Backyard Vegetable Gardener

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    1 min