Potatoes, Transplants, Insect Netting, and More: Garden Q&A for Episode 250

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Welcome to the 250th episode of the Just Grow Something podcast! 🎉
Whether you've been listening since the beginning or just found the show, thank you for being part of this growing community. In this special milestone episode, we're digging into listener-submitted questions on a variety of timely gardening topics.

In this episode:

When seedlings are ready to transplant (what to look for beyond just "true leaves")
How to properly plant using the Three Sisters method and why timing is key
What to do with sprouted or soft seed potatoes and how to plant them successfully
How to manage Colorado potato beetles while supporting beneficial insects like ladybugs
When and how to use insect netting effectively in your garden (and how to keep it from blowing away!)
Winter sowing tips for celeriac and strategies when you can’t start seeds indoors
Organic pest control tips for pill bugs, armyworms, grubs, and more
The role of beneficial nematodes in controlling Japanese beetles and other soil pests

These are all real questions from you, my gardening friends, submitted via email, social media, and our Facebook community. If one person is wondering, chances are others are too! Let's dig in!

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How to Prepare Seedlings for Transplant into the Garden - Ep. 243: https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/how-to-prepare-seedlings-for-transplant-into-the-garden-ep-243

Ep. 131 - The Basics of Winter Sowing: Seed Starting Outdoors: https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/ep-131-the-basics-of-winter-sowing-seed-starting-outdoors

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