The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
Let’s face it – we don’t always take perfect care of our plants. If you’ve ever had a houseplant that’s started to droop or die off, here’s a simple care recipe to bring it back to life. Often times it’s as simple as: 1. Remove dead plant matter 2. Repot in a slightly larger pot…
Ever wondered how to successfully propagate plants by cuttings? Wonder no more – Steven and I are back again to show you how to do it! We go over the basic principles, some things to watch out for, and the plants that are best suited for this type of propagation method. This is the last…
As gardeners we’re often obsessed with pest prevention, nutrient deficiencies, and fertilizing our plants. What if there was a way to take care of all three of these at once? Enter foliar spraying and feeding with worm tea. It’s a great pest prevention tool as the spray dislodges aphids and the like from your plants.…
Back again with Steven Cornett of Nature’s Always Right. In this video I asked him to share how me makes his potting soil and seed starting mix in bulk. We go through his entire process of making his mix from scratch along with the reasoning BEHIND why he does it the way he does it.…
We’re back with my good friend Steven Cornett, the owner of Nature’s Always Right farms. I came back to the farm to see how it was growing and ended up filming a lot of videos with Steven about different aspects of his farm. Today’s video is all about how he harvests, washes, spins, and dries…
On my recent travels in Mexico City, I stumbled upon a picture-perfect permaculture paradise in La Roma district. It’s called Huerto Roma Verde. There were so many different projects at work I couldn’t even film them all, but most interesting was the interplay of all of the systems. It was a truly self-sustaining system right…
Ready for a test? With paper and pencil, make a list of ALL nutrients that plants need to grow properly. We’ll wait…no cheating! Here’s the list to check yourself against: Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Calcium Magnesium Sulfur Chlorine Copper Magnesium Iron Boron Molybdenum Zinc Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn…
Grow lights are one of the most important elements of an indoor garden. Whether you’re a seasoned hydroponic grower or just looking to extend the growing season, buying the right indoor grow light is essential. In this video, we’ll dig into everything you need to know when it comes to choosing and using indoor grow…
The Lion’s Mane mushroom, also known as Hericium erinaceus, is a DELICIOUS mushroom that’s easy to grow at home. I got a kit from www.fungi.com and tested it out with my cousin…and it’s now my favorite mushroom to grow (and eat) of all time. It tastes buttery, like a nice piece of lobster or crab.…
If you’re new to hydroponics and have NO clue what all of the terminology means, this video is for you. Even if you’re an intermediate grower and want to know what EC is, what TDS means, which you should use, and how it all connects to pH, make some time to watch this one today.…
My friend Steven Cornett just quit his job. He quit so he can start his NEW job…farming in San Diego on a quarter acre in his backyard. His farm is called Nature’s Always Right, because he believes that the best way to grow is to study natural systems and emulate them in his urban plot.…
If you’ve ever wondered how to set up a drip irrigation system for your raised bed garden, look no further. This video goes into how I outfitted my entire front yard with drip irrigation. I can’t tell you how much of a relief it is to be able to turn a knob and have my…
This is a fun one for you all. If you use a LOT of hydroponic basil in the kitchen like I do, using the method I outline in this video is an easy way to harvest basil forever and ever off of ONE initial mother plant! The method is known as the Kratky method of…
If you’ve ever thought you just “can’t grow plants” because you have a huge brown thumb, then I have a surprise for you…. Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, or the “ZZ plant”, is the plant for you! It’s almost like it was designed for new gardeners that tend to kill plants. It’s one of the hardiest houseplants you’ll…
I’ve gotten this question so many times that it’s about time I answer it on the channel! When growing in a Deep Water Culture (DWC) system, many people write in and ask, “Where should the bottom of my net pots be in relation to the nutrient reservoir?” It’s a good question, and the answer is…
The mighty rubber tree has been a favorite houseplant since the Victorian era. It’s hardy, easy to care for, and actually removes toxins from the air in your home! In this guide, we’ll take a look at exactly how to care for your own rubber tree plant. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I…
Sorry for the auto-focusing issues on this video! I’ll get better on the next one, I promise 🙂 The world of hydroponics can be a bit intimidating to someone new to the methods. Even the subject of growing medium can seem convoluted. Should I use floral foam? Growstones? Perlite? Oasis cubes? Coconut chips or fiber?…
Most of us gardeners assume that the people that run our local garden center are knowledgeable and know exactly what they’re selling – and for the most part, that’s true. But what happens when some of the most commonly sold plants also happen to be some of the most invasive? Due to the globalization of…
You’re starting to find holes in the leaves of your kale, and for that matter, in your cabbage, brussels sprouts, or other brassica-family plants. The leaves of the neat rows of radishes you’ve planted are showing signs of chewing, too. Some leaves have little off-white or yellowish spots on their undersides. And you just saw…
If you’ve ever wondered how to make sure your water is in good shape before you start using it to grow hydroponic plants, this is the video for you. When I first starting growing hydroponically, I didn’t know what I was doing and made a ton of mistakes (if you look up one of my…
Have rusty old pruning shears or other gardening tools? Don’t junk them…cleaning rust off of your old tools is easier than you think. Learning how to remove rust is as simple as getting together a few ingredients: – Vinegar – A scrub pad – Some anti-rust lubricating oil Using vinegar as a rust removal technique…
How many seeds should you plant per pot, hole, or cell when you’re starting seeds? It’s a great question and one that depends on…math! Not all seeds are created equal and not all seeds germinate the same…so learn how to get the best, healthiest seedlings possible! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn…
When you open up a bag of commercial potting mix, you expect to see little white specks in it without really questioning why they’re there. But what is perlite, really? What is perlite made of? What does it do for the soil, and is there a reason to add more? Here, we’ll explore the world…
It can be intimidating to start a greens garden, especially in the middle of summer! In this video, I show you how to start two types of kale and pak choy, transplant them, and fertilize a garden. It’s packed with little tips and tricks that help me make starting seeds and transplanting easy. This video…
What better way to grow air plants than to actually levitate them in the air! I was sent a LYFE planter from the guys over at FLYTE and wanted to do a quick unboxing video and show you the planter in action. It’s sitting on my desk as we speak and is a fantastic way…
Pruning basil to promote growth is one of the easiest and best ways to have an unlimited supply of basil in your garden. Basil absolutely loves aggressive pruning, so with a few clever techniques it’s simple to create basil that is bushy, productive, and delicious. In this video, you will learn where to prune your…
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If you have ever wondered what the big grubs are in your compost…they’re maggots. But more specifically, they’re the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly, and they’re actually not THAT bad for your compost…unless you have a lot of them. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/books →…
Ebb and flow, also known as flood and drain, is one of the coolest and easiest DIY hydroponic systems to set up. They combine the benefits of hydroponics with the ease of maintenance of a raised bed garden. I personally like to build these in a way that I can access them while standing up.…
Although the gardening season is winding down for the summer, it’s still possible to squeeze out another harvest with this zone-by-zone planting guide for August! Learn what to plant in August here as well: http://www.epicgardening.com/what-to-plant-in-august/ Find your Plant Hardiness Zone: → http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/phzmweb/interactivemap.aspx SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books:…
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