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The Simple Garden Life

The Simple Garden Life

Simple Garden Life

A program dedicated to keeping the art of gardening simple, fun, and always rewarding. Hosts Jim and Mary Competti have been writing, speaking and sharing their love of gardening for the last decade. Co-owners of the popular blog oldworldgardenfarms.com and co-authors of Growing Simple and Raised Row Gardening, they take an enthusiastic approach to giving solid, straightforward advice on growing everything from vegetables, to perennials, annuals and more!
Each week, Jim and Mary take on a new gardening topic with gusto, taking the listener through the how and why's of gardening, along with advice on how to always keep it fun and enjoyable.
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There is no harder time for birds than trying to survive in the harsh, bleak and cold conditions winter can bring - and there is no better way to help them through it than by feeding them on a regular basis!
Winter is extremely tough on birds that do not migrate to warmer areas. Not only can it be hard to find adequate shelter from the cold and precipitation, they have to be wary of predators that are hungry for food sources as well.
Today's podcast from Jim and Mary centers on the best way to feed and help birds have the food and protection they need to make it through the cold, harsh winter - and have them ready to help you and your garden next year by controlling insects and consuming thousands of weed seeds too!
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Jim and Mary discuss when and how to fertilize a garden to get the most from your crops. See when you should start to power up young transplants and seedlings, and what the best fertilizers for vegetable crops are.
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Jim and Mary discuss how to create gorgeous container plants by using perennial plants instead of annuals. Learn how to create beautiful potted plants year after year without spending a dime!
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The Simple Garden Life - How To Grow Vegetables In 5 Gallon Buckets - Episode 112
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04/12/21 • 27 min

Jim and Mary discuss growing vegetable in 5 gallon buckets, and how easy it is to grow nearly any type of vegetables you can dream of in containers. See their top tips and hints for growing in 5 gallon buckets - and how to make it look beautiful too!
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Jim and Mary cover how to get your vegetable garden off to the best start possible with 7 key planting day secrets! How you plant on planting day can have a big impact on your garden's success.
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The Simple Garden Life - How To Grow The Best Tomatoes On The Block - Episode 102
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02/02/21 • 34 min

Jim and Mary give their best tips and advice for growing an incredible crop of tomatoes. From planting, mulching and fertilizing, to the importance of pruning and picking your tomatoes at the right time, see how to get the most from your tomato plants. Make this the year you grow the biggest and best tomatoes on the block!
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Jim and Mary are back for Season 2 of the Simple Garden Life Podcast. Listen as they talk about the benefits of saving egg shells and coffee grounds in the winter, and how to use them to power your soil and plants this spring and summer!
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Jim and Mary take a look at how to plant and maintain a perennial crop of asparagus. Asparagus can grow and produce for 20 years or more, but the key to success is planting it right from the start! See where to locate your crop, select the right varieties, how to prepare the soil, and when and how to harvest for best results.
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See the best methods for collecting and using rain water for your garden, flowerbeds & landscape - and why it's one of the best ways to water your plants! Using rain water for your landscape is not only a great way to conserve on your city, well or community water supplies, it also has huge benefits for your plants. In fact, more advantages than you might ever imagine!
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The Simple Garden Life - How To Start Seeds Indoors With Ease - Episode 103
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02/08/21 • 32 min

A look at how to easily start your vegetable and flower seeds indoors before planting season. Jim and Mary take a look at the basic supplies needed, and the entire seed starting process, from start to finish.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Simple Garden Life have?

The Simple Garden Life currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does The Simple Garden Life cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Home & Garden and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Simple Garden Life?

The episode title 'How To Plant A Cover Crop' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Simple Garden Life?

The average episode length on The Simple Garden Life is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Simple Garden Life released?

Episodes of The Simple Garden Life are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Simple Garden Life?

The first episode of The Simple Garden Life was released on Feb 1, 2021.

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