Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast

Starting a vegetable garden is exciting, but many new gardeners unknowingly make a few simple mistakes that can affect how well their plants grow.
In this episode, I’m sharing 4 beginner gardening mistakes and how to avoid them so your garden can grow healthier and more productive this season.
If you're just getting started and would like help planning your garden, take a look at The Homegrown Garden Blueprint, my step-by-step workbook designed to help you avoid common mistakes and grow with confidence.

Transcript/Related blog post: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2026/04/beginner-gardening-mistakes-how-to-avoid-them.html
  
Homegrown Garden Blueprint:  https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/p/homegrown-garden-blueprint.html
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Can’t seem to grow big onions? In this episode, I walk you through the most common mistakes like choosing the wrong onion type, planting too late and more - and how to fix them. Learn the simple steps that lead to larger bulbs and a better harvest. 

Transcript/Related blog post: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2026/03/grow-big-onions.html 
How to harvest, cure and store onions: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2018/06/harvest-and-store-onions.html
I recommend Dixondale Onion Farms if you're looking for onion plants.
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A listener recently asked a great question about saving seeds from hybrid tomatoes - specifically from the SunGold variety - and what happens when you save and replant those seeds over time. 
In this short, practical mini-episode, I explain:
Why hybrid tomato seeds usually don’t grow true
Whether hybrid seeds can ever become stable or heirloom
Two practical solutions I personally use when I love a hybrid tomato and want consistent results year after year
I also share a quick bonus tip on storing cherry tomatoes so they last weeks longer.

🎧 The podcast is currently on winter break and will return with new episodes in April. Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the new season. Click here to subscribe to my email list. https://oakhillhomestead.myflodesk.com/homegrown 

Links mentioned in this episode:
How to overwinter tomato plants - Episode 26
Produce storage tips - Episode 25
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Gardening doesn't have to be expensive. In this episode we share easy, frugal gardening ideas for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. From saving money on seeds and soil to reusing containers and more, you’ll discover how to garden on a budget and still grow a thriving harvest. These resourceful tips will help you save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the process of growing your own healthy, organic food.
Related post: Gardening on a Budget: Frugal Gardening Tips to Save Money - https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2025/10/gardening-on-a-budget.html
Volunteer Plants - see Episode #17
Shop my favorite garden tools
Seed Library Network
Down-to-Earth Guide to Composting 
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Let's walk through the essential fall garden cleanup chores, from clearing spent plants and mulching to caring for perennials and tools, so your garden is ready for a fresh start next spring. These six steps will help protect your soil, reduce pests, and prepare for a thriving spring garden.
 
Transcript/Related blog post: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2025/09/fall-garden-cleanup-guide.html
The Down-to-Earth Guide to Composting: https://the-down-to-earth-guide.milotreecart.com/
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