The Compost Pile | Gardening & Homesteading
By David Pool - Homestead & Organic Gardening Enthusiast
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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.
David Pool has over 20 years in the green industry and helps people daily solving all types of gardening, landscape, lawn, and homestead issues.
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.
Join us on this adventure of all things gardening and more on The Compost Pile!
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Native, Non-Native or Invasive? Choosing the Right Plants for Your Landscape
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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What a Storm Reveals About Your Garden: Post-Storm Plant Recovery Tips
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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What Your Lawn Can Teach You About Your Soil
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Fall Gardening in Zone 9: What to Plant, When to Plant, & How to Prepare
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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What Is a Food Forest? How to Build an Edible Landscape in Your Backyard
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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How to Prepare Your Garden & Homestead for Drought: Watering, Soil Health & Water Storage
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Don't Leave Your Garden Bare! Cover Crops & Soil Health for a Better Fall Garden
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Water Security for Your Homestead: Rainwater, Soil Health & Emergency Water Planning
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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The Hidden Effects of Rain on Your Garden
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Stop Fighting Your Garden: Here's What to Do Next
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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The Best Fruit Trees for Beginners in Zone 9: Backyard Orchard Guide
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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July Is Halftime: Why Your Best Gardening Season Is Still Ahead
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Succession Planting 101: How to Harvest More and Waste Less in Your Garden
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Small Farm Successes, Failures, and Gardening Wisdom with Brent Hieronymus of Donna's Farm
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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The Garden Is Talking Back (Part 2): Lessons From an Imperfect Garden
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Backyard Transformation: Landscape Design Mistakes, Soil Health & Garden Planning Tips
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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How to Build a Pollinator Garden That ACTUALLY Works: Flowers, Herbs & Beneficial Insects for Zone 9
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May 26, 2026 |
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Creating a Sustainable Garden & Homestead: How to Avoid Burnout in Gardening & Backyard Farming
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May 19, 2026 |
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Listen to Your Garden: What Plants Reveal About Soil, Water & Pests
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May 12, 2026 |
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Spring to Summer Gardening Tips: Heat, Pests, Watering & Tomato Problems (Zone 9a)
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May 05, 2026 |
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Growing Food That Gives Back: Donation Gardening, Shade Tips & Soil Health (Bonus Episode)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Backyard Chickens 101: Raising Healthy Hens, Avoiding Costly Mistakes & Getting More Eggs
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode: Charitable Gardening & Feeding the Community at The Giving Field (Earth Day)
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Summer Gardening in Zone 9a: Okra, Southern Peas & Heat-Loving Crops Explained
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Top 5 Common Garden Problems & How to Fix Them (Beginner to Pro Tips)
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How to Grow Peppers Successfully | Beginner Pepper Growing Guide, Varieties, Pests & Uses (Zone 9 Gardening)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Growing Squash, Cucumbers & Melons in Zone 9a: Tips for Bigger Harvests
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Why Every Garden Needs Herbs: Easy Plants, Pollinators & Beginner Gardening Tips
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Raising Goats for Beginners: Milk, Meat, and Homesteading Tips with Stephanie Harren of Chosen Weeds Farm
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Starting a Garden from Scratch in Zone 9a | Southeast Texas Gardening Guide
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Growing Eggplant & Cucumbers in Zone 9a | When to Plant, Common Mistakes & Tips with Paul Lemoine
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Myth or Method? Is Fertilizer in Potting Soil Enough?
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring in Zone 9 | Soil, Compost & What to Plant Now
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Myth or Method? Planting by the Moon & The Almanac
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Seeds Explained: Germination, Heirloom vs Hybrid Seeds, GMOs & Seed Saving
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Growing Tomatoes in Zone 9a: Planning, Varieties & Early Planting Tips with Paul Lemoine
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Rethinking the Garden: Why One Gardener Left Rows for Raised Beds w/ Paul Lemoine
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Garden Struggles We All Face: A Q&A with Courtney Hale Revia 7 Oaks Event Garden
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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From Seed to Sprout: David Breaks Down Tomato & Pepper Seed Starting
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Holding It Together: Plant Support Materials Explained (Trellises, Stakes, Cages & More)
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Container Gardening 101: How to Grow More Food & Plants in Pots (Soil, Containers, Care & Mistakes to Avoid)
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Organic Gardening Fundamental Series: Garden Smarter, Not Harder: Cultural Practices That Build Healthier Gardens in Zone 9a
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Growing Onions in Zone 9a: Timing, Varieties, and Tips for a Big Harvest
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Organic Gardening Fundamental Series: Best Watering Practices
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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The Organic Gardening Fundamental Series - Companion Planting & Plant Diversity - Audio Only
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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The Organic Gardening Fundamental Series: Know Your Environment
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Cold Weather Plant Protection in Zone 9a – Practical Tips for Frost & Freeze Prep (w/ Tom Wright)
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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The Organic Gardening Fundamental Series: Understanding Fertilizer - Audio Only
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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The Organic Gardening Fundamental Series: Understanding the Basics of Healthy Soil - Audio Only
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Compost Pile: Gardening & Homestead Teaser
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Oct 30, 2025 |