436 - Cover Crops for Small Gardens: Learn When, What, and How to Plant for Healthier Soil

436 - Cover Crops for Small Gardens: Learn When, What, and How to Plant for Healthier Soil

Published on Aug 26
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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
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<p data-start="136" data-end="381">Have you ever wondered if cover crops are worth the effort in a small garden or raised bed? In this episode, we're bringing back one of the most practical and eye-opening conversations from the podcast archives—with Parker from True Leaf Market.</p> <p data-start="383" data-end="404">Together, we explore:</p> <ul data-start="405" data-end="833"> <li data-start="405" data-end="488"> <p data-start="407" data-end="488">🪴 The best cover crops for raised beds, in-ground gardens, and no-till systems</p> </li> <li data-start="489" data-end="578"> <p data-start="491" data-end="578">🌿 How cover crops boost soil health, garden productivity, and even nutritional value</p> </li> <li data-start="579" data-end="690"> <p data-start="581" data-end="690">🌱 The differences between cereal grains, legumes, and brassicas—and why a mix might be the most beneficial</p> </li> <li data-start="691" data-end="753"> <p data-start="693" data-end="753">🌡️ What to expect if you...