{"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":"460 -  How to Grow Better Potatoes: What Matters Most (and What Doesn't) with Jim & Caleb Gerritsen of Wood Prairie Family Farm","slug":"460-how-to-grow-better-potatoes-what-matters-most-and-what-doesn-t-with-jim-caleb-gerritsen-of-wood-prairie-family-farm","published_at":"2026-02-24T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200/460-how-to-grow-better-potatoes-what-matters-most-and-what-doesn-t-with-jim-caleb-gerritsen-of-wood-prairie-family-farm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beginner-s-garden-with-jill-mcsheehy-743200","url":"https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/460-how-to-grow-better-potatoes-what-matters-most-and-what-doesnt-with-jim-caleb-gerritsen-of-wood-prairie-family-farm","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/journeywithjill/riverside_edit_460_magic_episode___feb_06_2026_jill_mcsheehys_stu.mp3?dest-id=459628","summary":"Struggling to get a big potato harvest, especially in heat or grow bags? In this episode, Jim and Caleb from Wood Prairie Family Farm break down what actually matters for growing potatoes successfully. You'll learn practical potato growing tips for choosing seed, watering, fall planting, and avoiding common beginner mistakes. If you've ever felt unsure about which potatoes to plant, how to store them, or why your yields were disappointing, this conversation will clear it up. We talk certified seed vs. grocery store potatoes, how to think about short-season varieties (especially in the South), what makes fall potatoes possible, and the biggest \"make-or-break\" factors when growing in containers. Wood Prairie Family Farm (Seed Potatoes) Certified seed potatoes shipped at the right time for your region, plus grow bags and organic potato fertilizer. Use code JILL5 for 5% off: http://journeywithjill.net/woodprairie . As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. free download: Seed Starting Guide Start seeds with confidence. Know exactly when and how to begin. https://journeywithjill.net/seed-starting-guide Key Takeaways Start with certified seed potatoes to reduce disease risk and improve yields. For hot climates or tight windows, choose short-season varieties to finish before heat or frost. In grow bags, watering is the #1 success factor (often 3x per week). Better soil and the right fertility plan can increase yield without adding complexity. Mulch strategies (even cardboard + straw) can reduce weeds and help moderate soil moisture. Sponsor for this Episode Organic REV Organic fertilizer blends made for gardeners who want healthier plants and better harvests. Use code JILL10 for 10% off: http://journeywithjill.net/organicrev As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying pu…","meta_description":"Struggling to get a big potato harvest, especially in heat or grow bags? 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