{"podcast":{"title":"The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy","slug":"the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200","podcast_index_feed_id":743200,"rss_url":"https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://journeywithjill.net","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/8/d/b/48db5933dd341db4e5bbc093207a2619/The-Beginners-Garden-podcast-logo.jpg","author":"Jill McSheehy","episode_count":569,"summary":"Welcome to the Beginner's Garden Podcast! This is the podcast with easy-to-understand resources, tips, and information to help beginning gardeners get the most out of their gardening adventure -- big or small. When I began gardening in 2013, I scoured books and Internet resources to find all the information I could. Although good information was abundant, I had trouble understanding all the gardening lingo and sifting through the information to figure out what would work for me. In this podcast, my aim is to provide helpful information while explaining the gardening lingo as we go. I want to equip YOU to have the best start ever this gardening season!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T00:19:18.845867+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200"},"episode":{"title":"454 - How Home Gardeners Can Save Money by Buying Seeds in Bulk (Without Overbuying)","slug":"454-how-home-gardeners-can-save-money-by-buying-seeds-in-bulk-without-overbuying","published_at":"2026-01-13T11:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200/454-how-home-gardeners-can-save-money-by-buying-seeds-in-bulk-without-overbuying","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200","url":"https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/454-how-home-gardeners-can-save-money-by-buying-seeds-in-bulk-without-overbuying","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/journeywithjill/riverside_454___jan_07_2026_005_jill_mcsheehys_stu.mp3?dest-id=459628","summary":"Buying seeds is one of the most exciting parts of gardening—but it's also where many gardeners overspend without realizing it. If you've ever wondered whether seed packets are really the best deal, this episode will help you rethink how you buy seeds. You'll learn when buying a larger seed quantity actually saves money, when it doesn't, and how to choose the right size for your garden. If seed catalogs feel overwhelming, this conversation will help you slow down, compare smarter, and spend less. Free Download: Garden Cheat Sheet A simple, step-by-step plan to help you know what to plant and when—without the overwhelm. https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/when-to-plant/ Key Takeaways Some crops are cheaper when you size up, others are not Greens, beans, peas, and cover crops often make sense to buy in larger quantities Tomatoes, peppers, and brassicas usually do not need bulk buying Comparing price per seed or gram can save you real money Having backup seed reduces stress when things go wrong Resource Links Garden Cheat Sheet (free): https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/when-to-plant/ Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Recommended Brands & Products: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Sponsor for This Episode Organic Rev I use Organic Rev to support strong root growth and healthy soil biology. Use code JILL10 for 10% off your order. http://journeywithjill.net/organicrev As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Disclaimer Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and g…","meta_description":"Buying seeds is one of the most exciting parts of gardening—but it's also where many gardeners overspend without realizing it. If you've ever wondered whe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2242,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200/episodes/454-how-home-gardeners-can-save-money-by-buying-seeds-in-bulk-without-overbuying/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200/454-how-home-gardeners-can-save-money-by-buying-seeds-in-bulk-without-overbuying.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}