The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
Description:
**Gardening resources for beginning gardeners.** I’m Jill and I have a garden in the southern part of the United States. As a beginning gardener just a few years ago, I found it difficult to find the most basic information for beginning gardeners. As I’ve grown in knowledge and experience from my 2500 square foot garden, I provide quick how-to videos for gardeners just beginning their exciting gardening adventure.
Location: United States
Links:
When I first began gardening, my biggest question with garlic was knowing when it was ready to harvest. In this video, I show you the signs your garlic is ready to harvest. Plus, I give some other tips on harvesting, storing, and curing garlic so you can use yours for months. More for beginning gardeners:…
One of the most common questions I get is what to do about ants on vegetables. The truth is, ants probably aren’t causing any trouble, but they can be an indicator of something that can. In this video, I’ll show you what ants can point you to, plus how to deal with the problem in…
Tomatoes have a way of rebounding even if you plant them too early. This shows you what to look for to see if your shocked tomatoes are doing okay. For a more in-depth look at planting tomatoes and getting your tomatoes off to the best start (including when NOT to plant your tomatoes), listen to…
When preparing for planting potatoes, we have to decide whether to plant a potato whole or split it. In many cases, a potato has more eyes than is necessary. By splitting these potatoes, we can plant more potatoes and give the growing stems the room they need to grow. Here’s how I decide which potatoes…
The Rogue Scuffle Hoe is my favorite garden tool. In this video I show how easy it cuts through weeds at the surface level. Plus, I use it for a variety of other functions, such as preparing seed trenches and cutting through compacted soil. To purchase, click here: http://amzn.to/2nhOUtk (affiliate link) For more of my…
As a beginning gardener, I have to admit, I did plenty of Internet searches trying to find out if little green shoots were weeds or the beginnings of crops I planted. In this video, I take beginning gardeners into my garden and show the difference between sprouts of arugula, carrots, lettuce, spinach, and a few…
By succession planting peas and then cucumbers, you can make the best use of both your trellis and your garden space. This video shows you how. For more tips visit journeywithjill.net and be sure to check out The Beginner’s Garden Podcast on iTunes.
Okra seeds are some of the easiest seeds to save. The key is knowing when to pick the pods, and when not to. More garden tips at journeywithjill.net
It’s quick and easy to harvest basil seeds. The trick is to know when the seeds are ready. By letting your basil seeds go to flower and knowing when and how to harvest, you’ll never have to buy basil again!
If you’ve ever found your zucchini or squash plant wilted and dead virtually overnight, it was probably due to the squash vine borer. In this video I show you how to know, what to look for, and how to get rid of it. It’s not pretty, but it’s necessary if you want to have hope…
How to use the Fruit & Vegetable Strainer attachment of the Kitchen Aid Mixer to reduce the time it takes to prepare tomatoes for canning. No blanching! No peeling! This method is perfect for preparing tomatoes for sauce, paste, spaghetti sauce, taco sauce, salsa, and more! Buy the Fruit and Vegetable Strainer Attachment here: http://amzn.to/2lBvnon…
Whether you are growing snow peas, snap peas, or shelling peas (and I explain the differences in this video), you’ll want to know when is the optimal time to harvest them. From eating fresh snap peas, harvesting shelling peas or saving seeds for the next crop, this video walks you through what you need to…
If weeds and grass are threatening to take over your garden, this is a easy way take care of it. Using just 3 ingredients – water, newspaper, and mulch, this method will leave you weed-free for the entire season. More garden tips at journeywithjill.net
Why buy string? Use old nylons to create an elastic tie, which is gentle on blackberry and raspberry canes. This method can also be used to tie up peppers to small stakes. More garden tips at journeywithjill.net
