The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading
Claim This Podcastby David Pool - Homestead & Organic Gardening Enthusiast
Podcast Overview
<p>The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading explores all things gardening, homesteading, and organic gardening. Your Hosts, David Pool & Aaron Barnhill, will dive into pollinators, practical fundamentals, tips for success, and more. </p><p></p><p>David Pool has over 20 years in the green industry and helps people daily solving all types of gardening, landscape, lawn, and homestead issues.</p><p>Aaron Barnhill is a seasoned cook and resident "newer" gardener, bringing up all the questions that David is used to and challenging him to learn even more with things he doesn't know. </p><p>Join us on this adventure of all things gardening and more on The Compost Pile!</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Succession Planting 101: How to Harvest More and Waste Less in Your Garden
<p>Most gardeners make the same mistake: planting everything at the same time and then becoming overwhelmed when it all matures at once.</p><p>In this episode of The Compost Pile, David sits down with Brent from Donna's Farm to break down succession planting and why it's one of the best ways to create a more productive, manageable, and sustainable garden.</p><p>We discuss how staggering your plantings can extend your harvest season, reduce waste, improve pest management, and help you make the most of small gardening spaces. Whether you're growing squash, green beans, carrots, onions, lettuce, or brassicas, these simple strategies can help you harvest consistently instead of all at once.</p><p>We also dive into crop rotation, squash vine borer management, vertical growing techniques, and how to better match your garden production to your family's actual needs.</p><p>If you've ever found yourself buried in tomatoes or giving away bags of squash every summer, this episode is for you.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><ul><li>What succession planting is and why it matters</li><li>How to succession plant squash</li><li>Crop rotation basics for home gardeners</li><li>Managing squash vine borers</li><li>Growing more food in smaller spaces</li><li>Preventing garden waste</li><li>Planning your garden around what your family actually eats</li><li>Vertical growing strategies for increased production</li><li>Zone 9a gardening considerations</li></ul><p>The Compost Pile is a podcast focused on gardening, homesteading, and helping you become more successful growing in Southeast Texas and beyond.</p>
June 16, 2026
Small Farm Successes, Failures, and Gardening Wisdom with Brent Hieronymus of Donna's Farm
<p>In this episode of The Compost Pile, we sit down with longtime friend Brent Hieronymus of Donna's Farm to discuss the incredible journey of building one of Southeast Texas' most recognizable small farms.</p><p>From producing over 1,000 pounds of tomatoes for local farmers markets to managing greenhouse production, experimenting with unique crop varieties, and ultimately transitioning away from farming, Brent shares honest insights about what it really takes to grow food at scale in Southeast Texas.</p><p>We also dive into practical gardening topics that every home gardener can benefit from, including crop rotation, nematode management, beneficial insects, greenhouse growing, drip irrigation, choosing better plant varieties, and adapting to our challenging Gulf Coast climate.</p><p>Whether you're a backyard gardener, aspiring market farmer, or simply curious about where your food comes from, this episode is packed with valuable lessons learned through years of trial, error, and experience.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><ul><li>The story behind Donna's Farm</li><li>Why small farming is so difficult in Southeast Texas</li><li>Growing tomatoes successfully in greenhouses</li><li>Crop rotation and soil health</li><li>Managing nematodes naturally</li><li>Beneficial insects and integrated pest management</li><li>Choosing better vegetable varieties for our climate</li><li>Farmers market challenges and opportunities</li><li>Water conservation and drip irrigation</li><li>Lessons every gardener should know</li><li>The importance of observing your garden daily</li></ul><p>If you enjoy practical, Zone 9a gardening content, be sure to subscribe and follow along.</p>
June 9, 2026
The Garden Is Talking Back (Part 2): Lessons From an Imperfect Garden
<p>Does a healthy garden have to look perfect? In this solo episode of The Compost Pile, David takes a walk through the garden to explore what plants are really telling us. From yellowing leaves and nutrient deficiencies to fungi, pest damage, caterpillar host plants, and sprawling tomato vines, we discuss why imperfection is often a sign of a thriving ecosystem—not a failing garden.</p><p>Learn how to read visual clues from your plants, understand when action is needed (and when it's not), and build confidence as a gardener by focusing on function over appearance.</p><p>Whether you're growing vegetables, flowers, or a backyard food forest in Southeast Texas or beyond, this episode will help you see your garden through a different lens.</p><p>Topics Covered: </p><p>• Reading plant health signals </p><p>• Beneficial fungi in the garden </p><p>• Tomato plant stress and production </p><p>• Host plants for butterflies </p><p>• Managing garden pests realistically </p><p>• Building resilient soil ecosystems </p><p>• Why perfection isn't the goal</p><p>#Gardening #Zone9 #OrganicGardening #Tomatoes #SoilHealth #GardenPests #Homesteading #PollinatorGarden #Butterflies #TheCompostPile #SoutheastTexasGardening #GardenTips</p>
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<p>The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading explores all things gardening, homesteading, and organic gardening. Your Hosts, David Pool & Aaron Barnhill, will dive into pollinators, practical fundamentals, tips for success, and more. </p><p></p><p>David Pool has over 20 years in the green industry and helps people daily solving all types of gardening, landscape, lawn, and homestead issues.</p><p>Aaron Barnhill is a seasoned cook and resident "newer" gardener, bringing up all the questions that David is used to and challenging him to learn even more with things he doesn't know. </p><p>Join us on this adventure of all things gardening and more on The Compost Pile!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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