Struggling to know when to plant tomatoes without risking frost?
Wondering how deep to plant or what actually matters on planting day?
In this episode, you'll learn a step-by-step tomato planting process so you can start strong and grow a healthy harvest.

Tomato planting day can feel exciting… and a little uncertain. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I decide when it's safe to plant, how I prep my planting holes, and what I do right after planting to give my tomatoes the best start possible.

Free Download: Tomato Diseases Guide
Quickly identify common tomato problems and learn what to do next so you can protect your harvest.
👉 http://journeywithjill.net/lazy-gardeners-guide

• How to decide the right time to plant tomatoes
• What nighttime temperatures really matter
• How deep to plant tomatoes for stronger roots
• How spacing impacts airflow and disease
• What (if anything) to add to the planting hole

• Tomato Diseases Guide (free): http://journeywithjill.net/lazy-gardeners-guide
• Friday Emails (newsletter): https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
• Recommended Brands & Products: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
• Complete Garden Planner: https://shop.journeywithjill.net/

Cozy Earth
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Garden in Minutes
An easy-to-install garden irrigation system that saves time and ensures consistent watering. Use code Jill for 7% off.
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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.

Struggling to figure out what your garden soil actually needs?
Confused by compost, topsoil, and raised bed mixes?
In this episode, you'll learn simple, practical soil basics to grow healthier plants and improve your garden naturally.

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• Understand the difference between topsoil, compost, and raised bed soil
• Learn how to build healthy soil for raised beds or in-ground gardens
• Know how and when to add compost for best results
• Avoid common mistakes when buying bagged soil
• Discover why feeding your soil matters more than feeding plants

Resource Links

• Dream to Garden
• https://journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden
• The Beginner's Garden Resource Vault (free):
  http://journeywithjill.net/free-garden-downloads
• Friday Emails (newsletter):
  https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup
• Recommended Brands & Products:
  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/
• Complete Garden Planner:
  https://shop.journeywithjill.net/

Cross Country Nursery
A trusted source for high-quality plants, especially if you're looking to expand your garden with reliable varieties.
👉 http://www.chileplants.com/jill

Garden in Minutes
An easy irrigation system that helps you water your garden efficiently without the guesswork.
Use code Jill for 7% off:
http://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes

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.

Feeling unsure about companion planting when you're actually standing in your garden? You're not alone. It's one thing to read charts, but another to decide what goes where in real time.
In this episode, you'll learn how companion planting really works, including spacing, timing, and practical garden layout strategies that make sense.

Free download: Companion Planting for Pest Control
A simple, practical guide to pairing plants that help naturally reduce pests.
👉 http://journeywithjill.net/companion-planting-for-pest

If companion planting has ever felt confusing or overly complicated, this episode will walk you through step-by-step principles you can actually use in your garden today.

• Companion Planting for Pest Control (free): http://journeywithjill.net/companion-planting-for-pest
• Beneficial insects episode: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/235-attracting-beneficial-bugs-to-your-garden-with-jessica-walliser
• Friday Emails: 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/

Recommended Brands & Products:
https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/

Garden in Minutes – Simplify your irrigation setup with an easy-to-install system designed for raised beds.
Get 7% off with code Jill: http://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes

Cozy Earth – Premium bedding and loungewear designed for comfort and better sleep.
Use code JILL for a special discount: https://cozyearth.com

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.