The Simple Garden Life

The Simple Garden Life

Simple Garden Life

Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (58)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
75%
Hosting
www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

A program dedicated to keeping the art of gardening simple, fun, and always rewarding. Hosts Jim and Mary Competti have been writing, speaking and sharing their love of gardening for the last decade. Co-owners of the popular blog oldworldgardenfarms.com and co-authors of Growing Simple and Raised Row Gardening, they take an enthusiastic approach to giving solid, straightforward advice on growing everything from vegetables, to perennials, annuals and more!
Each week, Jim and Mary take on a new gardening topic with gusto, taking the listener through the how and why's of gardening, along with advice on how to always keep it fun and enjoyable.

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S5E507 How To Keep Your Hanging Baskets Blooming Big - All Summer Long!

May 12, 2026 20m Transcript

Want to know the best way to keep your hanging baskets healthy, strong – and most importantly – loaded with blooms all summer long this year?If there is one issue that seems to plague gardeners when…

S5E506 How To Fertilize Hostas - Keep Your Hostas Beautiful This Year!

Apr 30, 2026 17m Transcript

This week Jim & Mary are talking hostas - or more importantly - how and when to fertilize hostas to keep them beautiful all summer long!Unlike most perennials and annuals, hostas are almost…

S5E505 How To Supercharge Your Tomato Planting Hole – 4 Must Add Ingredients To Power Plants Early!

Apr 22, 2026 21m Transcript

Getting your tomato plants off to a great start is one of the biggest keys to growing a big harvest of juicy tomatoes in the summer – and there is no better way to jump start your crop than putting a…

S5E504 How To Fill Your Raised Beds With The Right Soil Mix!

Apr 15, 2026 20m Transcript

When it comes to growing healthy, productive vegetables and flowers in raised beds – success all begins with filling your raised beds with the perfect mix of soil! The soil you put into your raised…

S5E503 The 3 Biggest Mistakes Gardeners Make Mulching Flowerbeds - And How To Avoid Them

Apr 06, 2026 18m Transcript

When it comes to maintaining healthy plants and weed-free flowerbeds, mulch is the answer. There is little doubt that it has tremendous benefits for the flowers growing in your flowerbeds –…

S5E502 The Best Way To Use Egg Shells To Power Plants & Recharge Your Soil!

Mar 23, 2026 16m Transcript

Are you using egg shells correctly in your garden and flowerbeds?Egg shells are one of the most commonly recommended organic ingredients for powering up garden soil and plants. And for good reason!…

S5E501 The Best Way To Fertilize Daylilies In Early Spring – How To Get Bigger Blooms This Year!

Mar 12, 2026 15m Transcript

Jim & Mary discuss early spring daylily care - and how to best fertilize them for bigger blooms! The best time to fertilize daylilies is in early spring – and with one simple and easy…

S4E402 The Best Way To Support Tomatoes - DIY Tomato Supports!

Apr 02, 2024 20m Transcript

If you are looking for the best way to support your tomato plants this year without spending a fortune - today's episode covers how to create the perfect DIY solution that can hold the biggest of…

S4E401 4 Simple Secrets To Grow Cucumbers Like Crazy!

Feb 05, 2024 20m Transcript

In this season's first episode, Jim and Mary walk listeners through the four simple steps to planting and growing cucumbers. See how with just a few simple tips and tricks, you can grow your best…

S3E316 How To Best Feed Birds In Winter - Helping Birds Survive Winter!

Dec 26, 2023 19m Transcript

There is no harder time for birds than trying to survive in the harsh, bleak and cold conditions winter can bring - and there is no better way to help them through it than by feeding them on a…

S3E315 The Secret To Watering Poinsettias - How To Mist Poinsettias!

Dec 10, 2023 18m Transcript

Did you know that how you water your poinsettias during the holiday season is one of the biggest factors of all in determining just how long your plant will keep it’s gorgeous colorful leaves in…

S3E315 Drought Resistant Perennials - 6 Plants You Won't Have To Water!

Jul 25, 2023 21m Transcript

Looking for a few low-maintenance, drought resistant perennials to add big interest and color to your landscape – all without the worry of having to constantly water?One of the most difficult and…

S3E314 How To Fertilize Hanging Baskets - Keep Your Baskets Blooming Big All Summer!

Jun 20, 2023 18m Transcript

See how to fertilize your hanging baslets like a pro! Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to fertilize their baskets low and slow - and how it can help keep flowering baskets blooming big all…

S3E313 How To Stop Carpenter Bees - And The Damage They Cause!

May 23, 2023 20m Transcript

Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to stop carpenter bees from damaging the wood around their home, without having to kill of these important pollinators.When it comes to stopping carpenter bees…

S3E312 How To Jump Start Your Tomato Plants - Get Your Tomatoes Growing Fast!

May 16, 2023 24m Transcript

Want to give your young tomato plants a jump start and get them growing fast? Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to power up tomato plants after they have been planted to get them growing…

S3E311 How To Recharge And Reuse Old Potting Soil

May 02, 2023 20m Transcript

Jim and Mary walk listeners through how to recycle, recharge and reuse old potting soil.Potting soil can be one of the biggest annual expenses of all for those who like to plant flowers and…

S3E310 The Best Spring Garden Seed Crops To Plant Early – Get Growing Now!

Apr 18, 2023 19m Transcript

Listen in as Jim and Mary walk you through getting your garden growing early in the season with seed crops! From sugar snap peas, to spinach, radishes and more, they cover some of the best crops that…

S3E309 How To Divide Perennials In The Spring

Apr 04, 2023 25m Transcript

Jim and Mary talk about dividing perennials in the spring, and how to transplant them into your flowerbeds to help add more color and stop weeds in the process!One of the easiest, best and least…

How To Make The Best Homemade Potting Soil Around - Without Peat Moss!

Mar 21, 2023 21m Transcript

In today's episode, Jim and Mary walk listeners through the simple steps for how to create their own powerful and amazing potting soil - without the need for peat moss! Using just 5 natural…

S3E307 Cutting Back & Dividing Ornamental Grasses In The Spring

Mar 06, 2023 23m Transcript

Jim & Mary take listeners through the process of ornamental grass care, inlcuding when to cut them back and how to divide and transplant overgrown grasses.There is no better time to cut back and…

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