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Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastGardening Tips, Farm Life, and the CowPots Story with guest Amanda FreundJoin host Kathi Rodgers and guest Amanda Freund as they share advice and tips for new gardeners, chat about farm life, and Amanda tells the story of the creation of CowPots, a sustainable alternative to peat and plastic seed-starting pots.Visit CowPots' website for more information: https://cowpots.com CowPots for home gardeners: https://cowpots.com/for-home-gardeners/Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2025-04-2822 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastHow to Transplant Tomatoes the Right WayTiming is everything when it comes to transplanting tomatoes in your garden! In this episode, we're digging into how to transplant tomatoes the right way so they'll thrive in their new home. You'll learn when to transplant tomatoes outside, the best time of day to transplant tomatoes, and how deep to transplant tomatoes for strong, healthy plants. We’ll also talk about how to prevent and manage transplant shock in tomatoes. Give your tomatoes the best start possible!Get your free Tomato Tips cheatsheet - 2025-04-1408 min
Influencer Entrepreneurs: Marketing Tips to Make You More Visible🔒 From Concept to Must-Have CreationSubscriber-only episodeEver wondered how a simple idea can transform into a game-changing product? Meet Kathi Rodgers from Oak Hill Homestead, a seasoned blogger whose innovative emergency planning solution is making waves. Discover how Kathi's deep understanding of her audience led her to create a planner that not only meets but exceeds her audience's needs. From digital success to envisioning a physical product, Kathi's journey is a testament to the power of insight and creativity. Her planner is not just a product; it’s a must-have tool, and I’m so excited to purchase it for myself and...2025-01-0205 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastWhat To Do With Green Tomatoes in the FallIf you're growing tomatoes in your backyard vegetable garden, you'll probably have green tomatoes left on your plants at the end of the season. If you're wondering what you can do with those green tomatoes, you'll appreciate these suggestions to ripen your green tomatoes before the first fall frost, and to get the most out of your harvest.Can you make your green tomatoes turn red? Can you save your tomato plants from frost? What can you do with green tomatoes? You'll find out in this episode.Click here for your free Tomato Tips...2024-09-0412 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastSurvival Seeds, Are They Necessary?Should you invest in a survival seed kit? These pre-packaged seeds are meant to be stored away long-term until you have to start growing your own food after an emergency or world-wide crisis.Here's why a survival seed kit might be a good option, but perhaps not your best option. I'll tell you why, and what to do instead - even if you already have a package of survival seeds stashed away for an uncertain future, which really isn't a bad idea! Transcript/Related Post: Survival Seeds - https://b...2024-07-2312 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast9 Warm Weather Vegetables That Will Thrive in Your Summer GardenIn this episode, we explore nine summer vegetables that thrive in hot weather. Learn essential tips and suggestions for growing these heat-loving vegetables in your backyard garden. Plus, discover the secrets to maximizing your harvest from your garden this summer. Let's dig in!Transcript/Related Post:9 Warm-Weather Vegetables for your Summer Gardenhttps://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2023/05/9-warm-weather-vegetables-to-grow.htmlRelated Links:How to Transplant Tomato PlantsHow to Grow Sweet Potatoes in ContainersGrow...2024-06-1218 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastThe Benefits of Composting for Your Backyard GardenDiscover the benefits of composting for your vegetable garden, and the advantages of composting at home. Composting your yard waste and kitchen garbage is the best way to improve your garden. Here are four reasons you should be composting, in honor of Learn About Composting Day.RELATED POST: 4 Reasons You Should Be Compostinghttps://bit.ly/compostreasonsThe natural antidepressant in dirt is mycobacterium vaccae. Purchase my ebook The Down-to-Earth Guide to Composting on sale until June 3rd, 2024. Use coupon code COMPOSTDAY to s...2024-05-2916 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastWhich Tomato Variety is Best for Your Garden?Nine out of 10 gardeners grow tomatoes, making it the most popular garden vegetable to grow. And there are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from. Let’s explore the differences - heirlooms vs hybrid varieties, determinate vs indeterminate growing habits, and the six different sizes and shapes of tomatoes.Which one is best for you? It depends on what you want to do with your tomatoes - whether you want to add them to a salad, top a burger or sandwich, make sauce, or enjoy a snack fresh from the garden. Let’s dig in!2024-04-2116 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast7 Easy-to-Grow Spring VegetablesDiscover seven easy-to-grow cool-season plants ideal for your backyard garden. From vibrant greens to flavorful root vegetables plus a delicious fruit, you'll learn about these easy-to-grow spring vegetables and why it's important that you know how to grow your own food.Transcript/related post: 7 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to PlantGrow Guides Sweet and Sour Beet recipeEpisode 3: How to Plant GarlicKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2024-04-0715 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastHow to Plant Potatoes in ContainersPotatoes are a great way to make ends meet, and you can save even more money by growing them in containers. There are a few things you need to pay attention to though, and we'll discuss them in this episode. Let's dig in!Transcript/related post:How to Plant Potatoes in ContainersKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2024-02-1415 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastSeeds vs Transplants in Your Vegetable GardenShould you plant seeds in your vegetable garden or buy transplants instead? Transplants are a quick and easy "instant garden," but some plants don't like to be transplanted. Learn which plants you should plant from seeds, which you can transplant into the garden, and how to choose healthy transplants. Transcript/Related Post: Seeds vs Transplants in Your Vegetable GardenGet your free cheat sheet for transplants hereKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookI...2024-02-0700 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastWhat to Plant in a Vegetable GardenWhat will you grow in your backyard vegetable garden? Choosing what to grow in a garden can be overwhelming with all the choices that are available. These tips will walk you through the steps of how to choose the vegetables and fruits to plant in your backyard garden.You'll find suggested vegetable varieties for small gardens in Episodes #3 and #5.Transcript/related post:7 Tips to Choose What to Plant in a Vegetable GardenRelated Links:Dirty Dozen listFind your growing season information...2024-01-1615 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastBenefits of Growing in Raised Garden BedsEvery inch of soil counts in a backyard garden, and raised garden beds can be a game-changer, an efficient solution with many benefits. From soil improvement to better use of your garden space, learn about the advantages of raised garden beds, and about some of the disadvantages too. Let’s dig in!Transcript/related post:The Advantages of Raised Garden BedsGet your free set of printable plans and materials list to build your own raised garden bed.Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the bl...2024-01-0313 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastGrow a Salad Garden in a Small SpaceHere are my 8 secrets to growing a successful salad garden in a small space, a flowerbed or in plant pots and containers. You can grow a healthy salad almost anywhere, even if you're short on garden space and have little gardening experience.Transcript (and free guide to choosing plants for a salad garden):Grow a Salad Garden in a Small SpaceKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2023-12-1319 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastHow to Recover from a Bad Garden YearHow do you deal with a disappointing garden season? Have you tried gardening in the past but you were far from successful and you're not sure you want to try again?Some years are like that. In fact, I have a confession to make, and I’m going to spill the beans in this episode. Let’s dig in!Transcript/related post:Recovering from a Bad Garden YearKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2023-11-2913 min
Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastPlanting Garlic in Your Backyard Garden or ContainersHow to plant garlic in your backyard garden or in containers. Garlic is easy to plant and easy to grow. Learn about: types of garlic when to plant garlic where to buy garlic bulbs for planting how to plant garlic companion plants for garlicTranscript (and more information about growing garlic!):Planting Garlic in Your Backyard Garden or in Containers Find me here:Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2023-11-1513 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastGrowing Vegetables in Containers and PotsDo you want to grow vegetables and herbs but don't have room for a garden? Grow in containers instead! Learn how to choose the right containers and pots for your plants, and what plants work best in a container garden.Transcript (and more info about growing vegetables in containers):Growing Vegetables in Containers and PotsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2023-11-1511 minHomegrown: Your Backyard Garden PodcastWhy You Should Plant a GardenWhether you've tried to garden before, or you're brand new to the idea - whether you have a tiny backyard or none at all - here's why you should start a garden. Explore the possibilities with Kathi Rodgers, in this first episode of HOMEGROWN: Your Backyard Garden Podcast.Transcript:Why you should plant a garden - How to start a garden for beginnersKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest2023-11-0708 min
HobbyScool36: How to Grow a Mini Salad Garden in a Small Space with Kathi RodgersIn this episode, gardening expert, Kathi Rodgers, shares her knowledge on how to create a mini salad garden that is both space-efficient and pesticide-free. With increasing concerns around food safety, more people are looking to grow their own produce, and Kathi offers tips and advice for beginners looking to start their own salad garden. From choosing the right plants to identifying a suitable growing space, she covers all the basics, making it an essential listen for anyone looking to grow their own fresh and healthy produce.
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2023-03-2923 min
HobbyScoolHow to Get Started Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers With Kathi RodgersAre you interested in learning how to start growing your own herbs and vegetables even if you don't have a ton of space? In this episode on the HobbyScool podcast, I chat with Kathi Rodgers with Oak Hill Homestead.
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Do you need a lot of space to grow vegetables?
What vegetables and herbs can you grow in containers
How to decide what to grow
What you can use as a container
Listen in to learn tips on how to grow your own garden in a small contained space.
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Old Fashioned On PurposeS9 E2 - Homesteading During the Golden Years: Is it Possible?Today's guest, Kathi Rodgers of Oakhillhomestead.com, not only encourages us that it is possible to homestead effectively throughout the retirement years, but she gives us practical tips to downsizing wisely, and effectively tweaking the way you do things, as you look toward homesteading during the golden years.Where you can find Kathi :oakhillhomestead.com facebook.com/OakHillHomestead instagram.com/oakhillhomesteadReady to join the newsletter for mavericks who value free-thinking, ditching the status quo, and taking charge of every part of our lives? Click now! https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/freethinker2022-04-2535 min