Organic Gardening For Beginners: Tips To Plan And Grow Your Own Productive Garden

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Organic Gardening For Beginners is your go-to podcast for learning how to grow a thriving, organic garden—without the overwhelm. Whether you’re short on time, unsure where to start, or looking for practical advice, this podcast will help you grow with confidence.


Join Jessica, experienced gardener of over 20 years as she shares easy-to-follow tips, inspiration, and real-world strategies for success. With over 50 episodes and thousands of downloads, Organic Gardening For Beginners has helped countless gardeners get started and stay motivated. Now, it’s back with fresh insights and guidance to help you every step of the way.


Each week, we’ll dig into topics like:
🌱 How to start a garden that fits your lifestyle and space
🌱 Companion planting, seed starting, and organic gardening principles
🌱 Monthly garden to-do lists and seasonal planting tips
🌱 Time-saving strategies for busy gardeners
🌱 How to maximize small spaces and grow more with less effort


If you’ve ever wondered:
❓ How do I start a garden from scratch?
❓ When and how should I start seeds?
❓ What should I plant, and where?
❓ How do I make gardening work with a busy life?

You’re in the right place. Let’s dig in and grow something great—together!


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Recent Reviews
  • Drill1849672
    So much good info!
    These episodes pack a punch. I love that you are so clear, organized, and to the point. This is so helpful to me! I listen to learn and many podcasts are a little too fluffy for me. This is just perfect.
  • JRobinson70
    Welcome Back!
    Hi Jessica. It was so great to hear your voice again. I look forward to the upcoming podcasts. Happy Spring (almost).
  • ashfletch
    No more analysis paralysis!
    I’m so glad I stumbled across this podcast. Jessica gets straight to the point, which I greatly appreciate. She shares a wealth of information in a manner that’s digestible for novices rather than overwhelming. I’m really enjoying my time in the garden and am immensely thankful for the guidance I’ve received here while driving to work. Your website is very thorough as well. Thanks for the freebie guides!
  • I♥️Cody
    A practical and enjoyable podcast must
    I am somewhat of a new gardener and this podcast has helped with so many of my questions. I love the detailed information given with Gardening tasks, and keeping everything on the lower shelf at the same time. I love that she doesn’t put herself above you because she has more experience - and I especially love that her podcast is clean 🙌🏻 I don’t have to worry about little ears hearing something they shouldn’t. I really enjoy this podcast.
  • Best travel hacking podcast
    Enthusiastic and educational
    Are you a new gardener with perfectionist tendencies who has overcommitted to a season of gardening without any clue what you are actually doing and now find yourself in a panic that your first garden won’t be absolutely perfect? Don’t worry-Jessica has got you covered. I made the ridiculous decision to have 3 large raised beds installed without any idea of what to actually do with them. Any plant that I have managed to keep alive in the past is truly pure luck - what was I thinking? Cue panicked internet search for something to help me that I didn’t have to sit and read because I am a busy working mom and just don’t have time for that! I found this podcast and binged it while commuting and cleaning my house. It was easy to do because Jessica’s easy conversational pace allowed me to actually retain the information rather than feel the need to pause for note taking. She presents the information in a simple way bit I don’t feel like she is dumbing it down. I have already learned so much and I am going into this growing season less afraid! Additionally, I had a question and reached out to Jessica and she replied with awesome details about my questions. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in learning more practical advice about backyard organic gardening.
  • Kenzieespears
    A Fantastic Easy & Informative Listen
    Just discovered Jessica’s podcast as a first time gardener in Zone 5b/6a outside of Denver, CO and her content could not be more relevant. She is authentic, well spoken, and honest with the information she delivers! The show provides practical and tangible steps to make gardening achievable for all. Thank you Jessica- your passion for gardening comes through in each episode. Highly recommend giving this podcast a listen!
  • TheGardenSchoolNurse
    Informative organic gardening wisdom
    Jessica provides an abundance of practical organic gardening wisdom that makes gardening easily accessible to anyone interested in giving it a try. She provides information and advice to allow inexpensive entry into gardening at a time when many podcasters and social media gardeners are trying to sell you expensive gardening equipment. She is honest about her successes and her mistakes, providing her thoughts about what went wrong and what to do to be successful next time. Her wisdom, honesty and practicality encourage experienced gardeners to try new things and new gardeners to courage to give gardening a try.
  • Peace4ul
    Generous information
    I’m not a beginner gardener, but like Jessica I have a curious mind that always wants to improve on what I’m doing for my garden, nature and the environment. Jessica’s generous nature, honesty, and informative personality is so addictive. I have also learned quite a bit since, I’m not organized and boy is she!!! So Thank you Jessica to help improve our garden endeavors and persuade others to embrace the gardening lifestyle! My hats off to you!!! To our beginner gardeners out there: Start at episode 1 and go from there. Jessica will help guide you through and remember to start small.
  • huysun
    Concise & informative
    She’s just real. I like all the advice especially since I also live in Oregon. Also, I like no commercials, but I also know she’s giving her time up for free & should be compensated for all her advice. Thank you so much for giving great information in small bits & not dragging it out over 60-90 minutes. You are great to listen to!
  • ElizaCost
    Jessica puts her heart and soul into this.
    Jessica goes far and above in giving great information. It’s easy to understand when you listen that she is on a mission to do her best to make sure her listeners are successful gardeners, regardless of their experience. She does the podcast to teach and give back. It’s a passion, not a job. And it shows. Thank you so much Jessica. I feel like I’m listening to a friend when I tune in from Fletcher, NC. Bless you. Elizabeth
  • Calendula Lover
    This podcast is so helpful!
    First time listener - listened to episode 29 and so much helpful information! Not new to gardening but feel like a novice and this show is exactly what I was hoping to find.
  • Robbie Lou
    Down to Earth
    I’m new to this podcast. Love it! Jessica seems to offer such useful and and practical information! I really appreciate her easy going manner. As a longtime gardener and a Wisconsin native, I’m glad to hear she left CA. Selfishly thinking I'm likely to get more info for my use in zone 5☺️
  • Clovermillie
    New to Me
    Just found this podcast at the end of summer’23. I am enjoying every episode! Clear, concise, well articulated, timely information that any gardener (regardless of experience) can benefit from.
  • FoxBee
    Love this podcast
    I am enjoying this podcast so much. I find each episode filled with useful information and I love that it is tied to the season we are in and helps me figure out what to do right now. I would love to hear a full episode with details on choices/best ways to set up low tunnels or other winter protection for outside.
  • JM Whitley
    Infectious optimism
    If Jessica believes you can do it—you can!! This is instructive, actionable gardening practice that is respectful of beginners, experienced gardeners and “failures” all at once. In Ep 20, she addresses a common plant pathogen, how to handle it and avoid it, all without judgement or panic. Jessica is the more experienced garden buddy I needed. (Zone 6a checking in!)
  • Adam Schaeuble
    Great tips for a beginner! 🥕
    Jessica provides easy to follow strategies that are going to help me start my very first organic home garden! -Adam Schaeuble host of Podcasting Business School 🔥🎧🔥
  • Suzy Qz
    Can’t wait for more content!
    I’m SO very new to gardening, but I love how do-able you make it sound! I can’t wait to hear more!
  • Kantermichu
    A garden of knowledge!
    Discovering the "Organic Gardening for Beginners" podcast felt akin to unearthing a hidden gem in the fertile soil of the podcast landscape. In an age where information can be overwhelming, this beautifully crafted series truly stands out as an engaging, enlightening, and endlessly practical guide for anyone embarking on their journey into the world of organic gardening. Each episode is lovingly curated and loaded with expert advice that is immediately applicable to any beginner's garden, offering the golden promise of transforming untrained green thumbs into adept gardeners in no time. The podcast maintains a superb balance between thorough, in-depth discussions and straightforward, easily digestible gardening tips. It's not just a podcast, it's a masterclass designed to guide you, step by step, as you plunge your hands into the earth and begin your organic gardening odyssey. Whether you're learning about soil health, plant nutrition, composting, or natural pest control, every episode of "Organic Gardening for Beginners" is a treasure trove of information. One of the most commendable aspects of this podcast is its clear dedication to making organic gardening approachable. The host's passion is infectious, her knowledge vast, and her delivery style invitingly warm, making each episode feel like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend in your own garden. The insights offered are incredibly helpful, consistently proving to be more than just abstract concepts. The tips are practical, actionable, and designed with real-world applicability in mind. These are lessons you can take straight from your headphones to your garden, planting the seeds for your organic gardening success. But it's not all about the practical side of things; there's a deep respect for the philosophical aspects of organic gardening as well. The podcast beautifully illustrates the profound connection between humans and nature, adding a touch of profound depth that most gardening podcasts overlook. Whether you're just toying with the idea of starting an organic garden or you're determined to become the next green thumb in your community, "Organic Gardening for Beginners" is the podcast for you. It's more than just a guide; it's a community, a mentor, and a friend, all bundled into one easily accessible podcast. It's a genuinely priceless resource for beginners, making the sometimes daunting world of organic gardening feel welcoming and achievable. "Organic Gardening for Beginners" is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive podcasts I've had the pleasure of discovering. If you're about to start your gardening journey, I wholeheartedly recommend immersing yourself in this wonderful series. Your future garden will thank you!
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