Audrey's Little Farm Show

<p>How do I start a garden? <em>How do I plant vegetables in raised beds?</em>  What vegetables should I plant by seed? <em>How do I keep pests away?</em>  What vegetables should I transplant? <em>What vegetables are easiest to grow?</em></p><p><br></p><p>And the biggest question of all, how do I learn to successfully grow a garden in my climate? If you are a gardener in California or a climate with hot summers, and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures this show is for you. </p><p><br></p><p>I am a gardener in the Central Valley of California in Zone 9b and my goal for this show is to share actionable tips and advice that will help you grow food for you and your family no matter how much space you have. But the problem with gardening is that it varies from zone to zone and state to state.</p><p><br></p><p>So I will be covering gardening tips that may apply to all but when it comes to specifics such as when to plant and what crops to grow during each season, it will be based on what works for us here in Zone 9, California. </p><p><br></p><p>My mission behind Audrey's Little Farm is to help everybody experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from gardening. It's not only about the success of your crops or the size of the harvest. It is about the journey, the skills built, and the happiness that all comes from being outdoors and tending to your garden!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Follow along and learn how to grow your best garden yet!</em></p>

Expert Tips on Planting & Caring for Fruit Trees!

Are you ready to start your own backyard orchard? There is truly nothing better than homegrown fruit and it this podcast we have the fruit growing expert Josh Gardens teaching us everything you need to know to get started!We cover everything from picking out the right type of tree, how to plant, how to prune, how to prevent pests and diseases, and so much more! Watch on YouTube here▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Get Josh's Free Ebook → Follow Josh on Instagram→ Sign up for the Summit→ How...

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Urgent Tips for CA Gardeners Right Now!

Get ready for the fall season with these gardening tips tailored specifically for California gardeners in the Central Valley! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this video is packed with essential advice to help you make the most of your garden during the cooler months.Learn about planting crops now to overwinter, quick maturing crops, and tips for success in the upcoming season! I also share insider tips on watering, growing vertically, planning next year's garden, and more!...

10-09
22:51

Fall Gardening: Your 2nd Chance for Success!

The fall vegetable garden is the most productive season of the year! There are more crops to grow, there are less pest and disease issues, plus it's so much more enjoyable to be out in the garden. So if you're ready to grow your most successful garden yet, don't miss out on planting your fall garden this year. Listen to learn tips for getting started!▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Fall Vegetable Favorites - Get your free list!→ Fall Vegetable Gardening Summit - Sign up for your FREE ticke...

08-16
12:43

Best Tips for Planning Your Fall Garden

Learn how to plan out your fall vegetable garden in zone 9! Fall is such a great season in the garden but it's often a missed opportunity. If you've ever experience crops that bolt and head to seed before getting a harvest it's likely that you planted at the wrong time. Learn how to have success by planting in the fall!▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Fall Vegetable Favorites - Get your FREE list! → Fall Vegetable Gardening Summit - Get Your Free Ticket! → Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your 14...

08-02
07:11

Easy Composting Methods & Myths with Robert Pavlis

→ Learn more about composting at the Fall Vegetable Gardening Summit!If you're interested in learning how to compost, this is an episode you don't want to miss. In this interview with Robert Pavlis, he teaches on various composting methods, what materials can be composted, common composting myths, and how you can easily get started composting in your garden today!▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Fall Vegetable Gardening Summit → Compost Science for Beginners by Robert Pavlis→ Zone 9 Garden ...

07-19
56:32

6 Best July Gardening Tips (Zone 9 California)

Gardening in July is tough because it's so hot! But there are still so many crops that you can plant in July and so it's not a time to give up in the garden. In this episode, I give tips to help you have success through the heat of summer! If you're a Zone 9 gardener in California this episode will give you some great takeaways that you can apply to your garden right now. Listen to learn more! ▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your free 14-day trial→ Free Vege...

07-06
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Tips for Year-Round Success in Your Zone 9 California Garden

If you are a California gardener in Zone 9, you live in an incredible growing zone. There are fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can grow year-round! In this podcast episode, I'm sharing tips for year-round gardening success, some common struggles you'll likely face, as well as what makes California gardening different and great.▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your free 14-day trial→ Free Vegetable Planting Schedule▶︎ Head to YouTube for the video version...

06-21
18:52

Daily & Weekly Tasks for a Thriving Summer Garden

Planting your garden or getting a garden started for the first time can be a big task. And even though I am all about keeping things as simple as possible and automating garden tasks to free up time. There are still daily and weekly tasks that need to happen in order for your garden to really thrive. So in today’s show, I’m going to be covering all of the most important tasks to work on daily and weekly in order to have the most success this season!Listen to learn more! ▶︎ Resources and Links...

06-14
16:35

Post Planting Tips for Success in Your Summer Garden

After you plant your garden there are a few really important things you can do to maximize production. And just because the planting might be done doesn’t mean it should be. If you’re listening in real time when the show gets released this show covers some great tips that you can apply to your garden in real time such as re-planting often for any crops that didn't germinate or that are growing poorly, spacing out planting for extended harvests, keeping great gardening records for future garde...

05-17
12:49

Everything Growing in My 2024 Summer Garden

Growing a summer garden is the best because there are so many great crops you can grow! In this episode I share everything I'm growing in my 2024 summer garden as well as planting tips to help you grow each crop successfully this season. Listen to learn more! ▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your free 14-day trial→ Free Vegetable Planting Schedule→ Olle Gardens Raised Bed - Use the code AUDREY10 for 10% off→ Varieties I'm Growing - See all of the varie...

05-03
21:36

The Danger of Planting too Early

When you plant warm season crops too early you’re not getting a head start. In fact, planting too early may cause more harm than good! When you plant too soon when temperatures are too cool it can cause stunted plant growth, wilting, surface pitting, foliage necrosis, increase disease, and prevent healthy root development.So even when somebody says to plant early to get a head start you need to make sure the weather is favorable for plant growth. In today's show I'll be going over all of the ...

04-19
11:18

Best Tomato Growing Tips

If I could only choose one crop to grow it’d be tomatoes. A fresh tomato is so delicious and there is no comparison to those bought at the store. In today’s show, I’ll be covering some of my best tips for growing tomatoes so that you can have a successful harvest this season.Listen to learn more!▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your free 14-day trial→ Free Vegetable Planting Schedule▶︎ Head to the Show Notes for the blog version of this episode.Want to learn more ...

04-05
13:11

Common Gardening Mistakes to Avoid in Zone 9

There are common gardening mistakes I see gardeners making season after season. Some are from a lack of experience which is completely understandable and nothing to be ashamed of because gardening takes trial and error and sometimes years of experience to really figure out, but the majority of the mistakes I see are gardening practices that come from bad information on the internet that spreads like a wildfire. So in today’s show I’m going to be covering 9 gardening mistakes to avoid in ...

03-29
36:07

5 Summer Crops You Should Directly Sow by Seed

Directly sowing seeds is often thought of as an advanced gardening strategy. But it's really the opposite. It is such a simple gardening strategy that will give you so much more success in your garden this year. In today's show, I'm going to cover five common summer crops that will grow better if you directly sow them by seed. They're often common crops that you're going to find at your local garden center or nursery. But that doesn't mean that you should transplant them. If you live in a cli...

03-21
06:14

3 Best Tips for Starting a Garden from Scratch

Starting a garden can feel overwhelming and many people get stuck on what soil to use, when to fertilize, whether or not they should plant in a raised bed, containers, or in the ground, but the truth is, you need to just take action and get started. In today’s show, we are going to cover 3 best tips for starting your vegetable garden from scratch. ▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your 14-day free trial→ Free Vegetable Planting Schedule→ Olle Gardens Raised Bed - U...

03-18
12:21

How to Transition from a Winter to Spring Garden in Zone 9

If you're a zone 9 gardener it's very common to still have cool-season crops growing when it's time to plant our warm-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash. In this video, I give tips for transitioning from your winter to spring garden and clear up some common confusion about spring and summer gardens in warmer climates like Zone 9!▶︎ Resources and Links Mentioned:→ Zone 9 Garden Club - Start your 14-day free trial→ Free Vegetable Planting Schedule▶︎ Head to the Show Notes for th...

03-15
09:58

How to Get Rid of Garden Pests Naturally

One of the most common problems I hear from gardeners is that they struggle with damaging insects. When you grow a garden that gets overtaken by pests it can really be discouraging. It happens to all gardeners at one point or another, but when pests are a common problem you need a solution. In this show, I’m going to cover must-have tips for managing pests, how to attract beneficial insects, and best gardening practices that will keep your plants thriving without issues.▶︎ Resources and Links...

03-08
20:19

Welcome to the Audrey's Little Farm Show with Audrey Crawford

Welcome to the Audrey’s Little Farm Show. I’m your host, Audrey Crawford, and I am a California gardener in Zone 9. I teach you the tried and true methods of gardening in our climate, and break down complicated gardening advice into simple and actionable steps, so that you can take action and grow your best garden yet!Want to learn more or connect? I'd love to have you follow along on social media, you can find all social channels and sites connected to Audrey's Little Farm below, Instagram ...

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01:25

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