{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"442 - What I learned... Visiting GreenStalk: The Story You Don\u2019t See Online","description":"Struggling to tell which garden products are worth your money? You\u2019re not alone. Today I\u2019m sharing what I learned on a behind-the-scenes visit to GreenStalk in Knoxville\u2014how they design, test, and support a planter I\u2019ve used for five years. You\u2019ll leave with practical ways to use a vertical planter this fall for salad greens, herbs, and flowers. free download: Fall Salad Garden Planning Calendar Plant at the right time for fresh greens all season. http:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/fallsaladgarden Key Takeaways   How a family-owned US company designs and tests products for real gardeners.   Why quality materials and thoughtful R&amp;amp;D matter (and how that shows up in the planter).   Practical fall ideas for your vertical planter: salads, herbs, pansies, and more.   The role of good customer service\u2014and how feedback shapes better products.   When a vertical planter makes sense for beginners and for large-garden add-ons.   Chapters 00:02 \u2013 Why I only share vetted tools 01:45 \u2013 Welcome &amp;amp; what to expect in this series 03:06 \u2013 Why fall is the perfect time for this story 04:17 \u2013 My first GreenStalk in 2020 05:40 \u2013 Five years of testing: what\u2019s worked 07:36 \u2013 Meet the family behind GreenStalk 09:06 \u2013 The affiliate weekend invite 11:31 \u2013 First impressions &amp;amp; thoughtful hospitality 13:48 \u2013 Community with fellow gardeners 16:02 \u2013 Touring R&amp;amp;D and prototypes 18:27 \u2013 Designing lids &amp;amp; the auto-watering system 20:34 \u2013 Quality over shortcuts 22:56 \u2013 Caring for employees in a tech-driven world 24:24 \u2013 US-made parts and sourcing 26:22 \u2013 Why this product helps new gardeners start 27:40 \u2013 My favorite fall uses (greens, pansies) 29:40 \u2013 Clearance event details + my code 30:40 \u2013 Final encouragement: why I recommend them 31:49 \u2013 What\u2019s coming next week Resource Links   Fall Salad Garden Planning Calendar (free): http:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/fallsaladgarden   Connect   Friday Emails (newsletter): https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardensignup   YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/JourneywithjillNet\/videos   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebeginnersgarden\/   Podcast archive: https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/the-beginners-garden-podcast\/   Soft mention   Complete Garden Planner \u2013 plan and track your season simply: https:\/\/shop.journeywithjill.net\/   Sponsor(s) for this Episode   GreenStalk Vertical Planter \u2013 Family-owned, US-made vertical planters I\u2019ve used for five years. Use code JILL10 for $10 off a $75 purchase: https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/greenstalk. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   Disclaimer Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links mentioned may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ","author_name":"The Beginner's Garden","author_url":"http:\/\/journeywithjill.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38442270\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193732635"}