In this episode of Just Grow It The Podcast, I discuss the essential August garden chores to keep your garden thriving. From attracting hummingbirds to revitalizing the soil, watering techniques, pest control, and preparing for the fall season, I  share valuable tips and advice to ensure a continuous and productive garden all year round. Don't miss out on this episode packed with expert gardening insights. Get outside, get your hands in the dirt, and just grow it!   LEARN MORE   *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener BEST GARDEN HOSE https://glnk.io/9wqr/bigcitygar ..read more

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of fall gardening. With the summer heat still lingering, it's the perfect time to start planning and planting for a bountiful fall harvest. From artichokes to Asian greens, our options for fall crops are expanding. We discuss the various vegetables that can be directly seeded or started indoors, such as beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and more. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this is the year to try growing Asian greens and experiment with different varieties. So grab your seeds and get ready to enjoy a vibrant and delicious ..read more

In this episode of Just Grow it, I share five key tips to ensure a successful corn harvest. These tips include consistent watering, providing adequate sunlight, supplying sufficient nutrients, maintaining proper spacing, and aiding in pollination. By following these guidelines, you can improve the quality and quantity of your corn harvest   KEY POINTS 1. Inconsistent watering leads to struggling plants with brown tips and curled leaves. 2. Corn requires a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight to thrive. 3. Enriching the soil with organic matter and providing additional fertilizer is cru ..read more

Choosing a suitable variety of tomatoes for your fall garden is critical with a limited fall growing season. Most tomatoes take 75 days from transplant to harvest. That may be too long, depending on where you live and when you can plant them. That's why it is essential to grow quick-maturing varieties of tomatoes.  Check out this episode of Just Grow It, discussing the best quick maturing varieties for a fall garden.    LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener ..read more

If you want a successful garden, it starts now. Even though it is still summertime, it is time to begin planning your upcoming gardening months. Fall gardening is my favorite season because of lower temperatures, fewer pests, and the ability to plant anything I want.  Check out this episode of Just Grow It the podcast and learn what to plant in a fall garden    LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener.com  *Shop* - https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigcitygarde ..read more

The main reason many backyard chicken keepers raise chickens is for the eggs.  If you just joined the chicken-keeping journey and are curious about when your chickens will begin laying, don't worry. This episode will give you some information to help you figure it out.  LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener.com *Shop* - https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigcitygardener *Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-grow-it-the-podcast/id1549457442 *Instagram- ht ..read more

Now that you know you want backyard chickens, here comes the most challenging question.  Which of the 500 different breeds should I add to my backyard flock? While making this decision for you is impossible, this episode discusses some things you should consider when choosing breeds for your flock.    LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener.com  *Shop* - https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigcitygardener *Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-grow ..read more

The spike in egg prices and a desire for food security have led many people to want their own backyard hens. Having chickens is a lifestyle adjustment. Most people only consider the eggs they will receive, and their desire for eggs oftentimes can cause them to overlook everything that goes into backyard chickens.  Check out this episode, discussing the pros and cons of keeping backyard chickens.   LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener.com  *Shop* - https ..read more

July Garden Chores In this podcast episode, I'm sharing all the gardening chores you must do in July in Zone 9 gardening in Texas. From planting to harvesting to composting, this month has a lot of tasks to take care of! Whether you're a beginner or a veteran gardener, this podcast is a great resource! In this episode, I'll discuss all the gardening tasks you must do in June in Zone 9, gardening in Texas!  LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener.com *Shop* - https://ww ..read more

Are you wondering what you can grow this month? What should I be planting in July? This episode has you covered Zone 9 is a tricky zone to garden in. Due to the forgiving climate, you can garden 12 months out of the year. But make sure you plant on time because certain crops have short planting windows. Check out the planting schedule episodes if you want to garden year-round, harvesting something fresh daily.   LEARN MORE *Everything BCG* - https://linktr.ee/bigcitygardener *BEST RAISED BEDS IN THE GAME*- https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener *Blog* - www.bigcitygardener.com  *Shop ..read more