Volunteer Plants: How to Use Them Wisely

Episode 17 of the Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast podcast, hosted by Kathi Rodgers, titled "Volunteer Plants: How to Use Them Wisely" was published on May 13, 2025 and runs 13 minutes.

May 13, 2025 ·13m · Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast

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Summary

Have you ever spotted a surprise seedling in your garden bed and wondered if it’s a weed or something worth keeping? In this episode we'll dive into the world of volunteer plants - those unexpected, self-sown seedlings that pop up on their own. You’ll learn where they come from, how to identify them, and whether to let them grow, move them to a better spot, or toss them in the compost. You'll find practical tips and fresh appreciation for the volunteer plants in your vegetable garden. Y...

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Have you ever spotted a surprise seedling in your garden bed and wondered if it’s a weed or something worth keeping? In this episode we'll dive into the world of volunteer plants - those unexpected, self-sown seedlings that pop up on their own. You’ll learn where they come from, how to identify them, and whether to let them grow, move them to a better spot, or toss them in the compost.

You'll find practical tips and fresh appreciation for the volunteer plants in your vegetable garden. You might be growing more food than you think!

Transcript/Related Post: Free Food in Your Garden: Make the Most of Volunteer Plants - https://bit.ly/VolunteerPlants

You might also enjoy How to Root Tomato Cuttings
Check out our Grow Guides for various vegetables and fruit.

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