Episode #183: Spring Gardening Made Simple: Joel Salatin’s Secrets to a Thriving Vegetable Garden

Beyond Labels Podcast

Want to grow a lush, productive vegetable garden this spring—without the stress?

In this episode, the legendary Joel Salatin shares his top strategies for setting up a low-maintenance, sustainable garden that works with nature, not against it.

From maximizing light (yes, even with metal!) to the power of raised beds and Hugelkultur layering, Joel walks us through the essentials of plant selection, rotation, and natural fertilization.

Plus, he reveals a surprising key to healthy plants: the right kind of water.

Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned grower, this episode will leave you equipped and inspired to dig in!

This Week’s Community Question:

"How much of your summer plant diet have you been able to grow for yourself"
Please share your response in the comments!

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Light (00:01:55)

3. Layout and Raised Beds (00:10:08)

4. What to Plant (00:29:25)

5. Soil Fertility (00:35:35)

6. Water (00:46:59)

7. Just Start (00:53:36)

8. Community Question (00:57:43)