{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"452 - 10 Biggest Garden Lessons in 2025","description":"Did your garden struggle in ways you couldn\u2019t quite explain? Or maybe it did okay, but you know it could be better next year. In this episode, I\u2019m sharing 10 garden lessons 2025 taught me through real-life growing, testing, and conversations with other gardeners. These aren\u2019t complicated techniques or overwhelming plans. They\u2019re small, practical insights about soil, transplants, shade, timing, and planning that can make a big difference. Whether you\u2019re already dreaming about next season or just tucking ideas away for later, this episode will help you grow with more confidence next year. Free Download: Garden Cheat Sheet A simple, step-by-step starter plan to help you know what to plant and when. https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardening\/when-to-plant\/ Key Takeaways   Why bark-heavy bagged soil can quietly limit plant growth.   How warmth and growing degree days affect crop timing and harvests.   Why strong transplants matter more than you might think.   How shade can help or hurt crops depending on the season.   Simple ways to plan successions without overwhelm.   Chapters 00:00 \u2013 Why this episode matters now 02:45 \u2013 How bark-heavy soil hurts plants 08:40 \u2013 What growing degree days explain 13:35 \u2013 Why strong transplants matter 18:12 \u2013 How shade changes productivity 21:29 \u2013 Simple succession planting ideas 26:45 \u2013 Trusting your climate instincts 29:38 \u2013 Lettuce varieties worth growing 33:50 \u2013 Cold-hardy surprises in the garden 36:51 \u2013 Self-watering bed results 40:45 \u2013 Growing squash vertically 43:58 \u2013 Wrapping up the 2025 season Resource Links   Garden Cheat Sheet (free): https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardening\/when-to-plant\/   Friday Emails (newsletter): https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardensignup   Recommended Brands &amp;amp; Products: https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/recommended-brands-and-products\/   Amazon Storefront: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/thebeginnersgarden   Sponsor for This Episode Garden in Minutes \u2013 Easy, efficient garden irrigation systems that save time and water. Use code JILL for 7% off your order. http:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardeninminutes 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. ","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\/39416560\/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\/196586385"}