Backyard Gardens - Vegetable Gardening & Growing Food

Different ways to treat powdery mildew on squash plants

No one like to see powdery mildew in their garden and it is hard to get rid of. These are the different ways that can help you treat for powdery mildew in your garden. 

Harvesting Sweet Potatoes

Its that time of year where we are harvesting sweet potatoes, This is everything about sweet potato harvesting when and how to tell.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change.

cover crops are your friend

Your garden may be finishing up for the seaon and if you have open space the right cover crop planted in your garden can give you a head start for next year. We are alway

When NOT to pull plants out of your garden

You can either be hurting or helping your garden when you pull plants out of it. Sometimes it is best to leave them behind considering all of the challenge a late summer

These are the easiest to start preserving

Preservomg your harvest is a daunting task at first. These are the easist crop to preserve in all methods including drying, freezing, water bath canning, pressure canning

The Fix for Late Summer Garden Pests and Diseases

From late summer pests and diseases all the way to tired garden plants. these are the common issues gardeners face in thier garden and how to prevent pets, diseases, and

Last Chance to Start These Seeds for Fall

If you want a productive fall garden, now is the time to act. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, we cover the last vegetables you can still start for a succ

The Hardest Decision Every Gardener Has to Make

Every gardener eventually faces the same question: Should I keep this plant, or is it time to pull it out? Making the wrong decision can cost you weeks of harvests—or del

How to Grow a Fall Garden Without Losing Your Summer Crops

Summer and fall gardening often overlap, and knowing how to manage both can make the difference between a garden that slows down and one that keeps producing for months.

Your Fall Garden should start now

A successful fall garden starts long before the weather cools down. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia explain why July is the perfect time

What to Plant in July for Summer & Fall Harvests

If you're wondering what to plant in July, this episode is for you. We share the crops we're planting now to keep fresh food coming through the rest of summer and into fa

Garden hacks that actually work : replant

These are our favorite garden hacks that actually work and we find useful.  Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds, tools, and honey- https://www.backy

The truth about Organic Pest Control methods

Does organic pest control really work? In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia discuss common organic pest control methods, their effectiveness,

It's Not Too Late! Plant These Crops in June

Think you've missed your chance to plant a productive garden? Think again. In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia share the best crops to plant

are gardening trends helpful or hype

Are gardening trends helping gardeners grow more food, or are they just social media hype? In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia discuss some o

Want More Food? Plant These Crops in June

  Want more food from your garden this season? In this episode of the Backyard Gardens Podcast, Ben and Batavia discuss the best crops to plant in June for a productive

The Easiest Crops to Preserve for Year-Round Food

In this Backyard Gardens Podcast episode, we talk about the easiest crops to preserve for year-round food and which garden vegetables give you the most long-term value. F

the ultimate guide to growing food cheaper

Most of us started trying to grow our own food to save money. Is that really the case though? If you grow it right you can save money. In this episode we talk about which

top tips for your most successful summer garden

Going from a spring to a summer garden can be a bit tricky. After all, the garden has totally different needs in the warm summer months. These tips will help you get your

This is what you need to plant in May

May is a busy time in the garden and it can be easy to get lost in what to plant. In this episode we talk about what should be planted in the month of May in a southern g