416 - Your last frost date has arrived! Now what?
416 - Your last frost date has arrived! Now what?  
Podcast: The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
Published On: Tue Apr 08 2025
Description: Today’s my average last frost date—maybe it’s yours too. So, is it time to plant everything? Not so fast. In this episode, we’re diving into what your last frost date really means and why it’s more of a guidepost than a green light. We’ll cover: 🌱 What the “average last frost date” actually means 🌱 Why warm-weather crops might still need to wait 🌱 How soil temps, night temps, and forecasts factor in 🌱 What to do if a cold snap hits after you’ve planted 🌱 Tips for protecting your plants and setting them up to thrive Plus, I’ll share a few hard-learned lessons from my early gardening days—and how a soil thermometer, weather watching, and a little patience can go a long way. 🎥 Don’t forget: The Productive Gardener’s Blueprint is now available to watch on demand! I re-recorded it with updates for April planting—perfect for this exact moment in the season. Watch it at journeywithjill.net/masterclass And we’re opening up Dream to Garden one last time this spring—learn more at journeywithjill.net/dreamtogarden   Show Notes: Thank you to our sponsors: Organic REV | Garden in Minutes  Organic REV Organic REV is an organic growth stimulant that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%, replaces depleted soil carbon and bacterial biomass, and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code: Use promo code JILL10 for 10% off your order Want to learn more about Organic REV? Enroll in my FREE course that teaches you how to use REV in seed starting, transplanting and so much more! Click here to enroll. Garden in Minutes Water your raised beds more efficiently and effectively with the Garden in Minutes Garden Grids. These garden grids take about 1 minute to set up, water all of your plants evenly at their base, and ship in pre-assembled sections! No messy emitters or tangle of tubing. Just connect & grow! https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes  Discount Code: Use promo code JILL for 7% off your purchase Heirloom Roses HeirloomRoses.com has over 900 roses to choose from and hundreds of perennials and bulbs for your complete garden dreams. Get yours today and check out their selections here. My Products: 2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!) https://shop.journeywithjill.net/  Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/  https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos   The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/  (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)