The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
Growing your own fresh blackberries and raspberries is incredible…unless they get overgrown, thorny, and unmanageable. Use this DIY berry trellis design to help contain these cane crops and make sure you get HUGE harvests of these nutritious and delicious fruits. 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Overview 00:34 – Build Design 01:01 – Cutting Posts 02:01…
Full ginger grow guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mUeNy0rweM
Seed starting tools: https://bit.ly/3RomkCf It’s just about peak Summer here at the garden and it’s looking LUSH. Join me as I share some of the biggest successes and failures of the season so far, along with some upcoming plans for expansion. 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Front Yard Raised Bed Garden 05:30 – Citrus Orchard…
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82P1ou2u4lw
TikTok has some of the wildest gardening videos I’ve ever seen, so let’s take a look at them together and see what’s going on from a gardener’s perspective! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdMDB0cA6d_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcgR_9eNvry/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcPKb1OD9hR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd0nnjejPh-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cdxan6wlH6f/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdiGAKtAlGl/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRRE62vA/?k=1 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Magic Greens Cutter 01:29 – Huge Mangoes 02:18 – Dragonfruit Trench 03:29 – Potato Machine…
Borage is an essential and easy plant to add to any garden. It self-sows readily, it’s fully edible, and the flowers are both beautiful and bee-attractants. Learn exactly how to grow it and a few key planting techniques from Kevin in this video. 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Borage History 01:00 – Benefits 01:59 -…
Dragonfruit care videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnO4s5w10e4&list=PL_YKZKVmyNHgLj2OUYloOrz_ambURnsqj
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82P1ou2u4lw IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links as well, in which Epic Gardening earns a small commission for referring a sale. → SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/books → Support Directly: https://www.patreon.com/epicgardening LEARN…
We’ve grown our fair share of plants here at Epic Gardening…and not all of them are worth the effort! The crew gets together to share 3 crops each they feel are NOT worth the time. 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Jerusalem Artichokes 01:39 – Thorned Blackberries 02:57 – Kiwano 04:12 – Lemon Cucumber 05:20 -…
Sweet potatoes are one of the most productive plants to grow in the garden, and quite easy as long as you set them up for success! In this video we show you how to plant them and mix the correct soil. 00:00 – Intro 00:44 – Slips Prep 01:44 – Varieties 02:54 – Moving Slips…
We’ve all seen them – and I’ve even ROASTED some. The “viral hacks” about regrowing common plants from kitchen scraps. In today’s video, our resident horticulturist Chris actually regrew ALL of the common scraps to see what ACTUALLY happens and what that means for your garden. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Plant Morphology 01:24 -…
More alyssum info: https://www.epicgardening.com/alyssum/ – Alyssum has become one of our favorite companion plants here at Epic Gardening, so in this video I share with you why you should consider growing it in your edible garden, including some fun bonus facts from @Jacques in the Garden 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Alyssum Overview 01:59 -…
It’s no secret we’re not huge lawn fans at Epic Gardening – I don’t have one in my yard, @Jacques in the Garden doesn’t in his, and Chris DOES have a lawn…that she created herself and that includes NO turf grass, while providing all of the traditional benefits of a lawn space. In this video…
Almost everywhere across the USA is facing some kind of water shortage. Here in California, it’s hit every single city besides San Diego. Whether it’s a huge issue in your garden to water your garden in as efficient a manner as possible. @Jacques in the Garden and Kevin share a few tips they use to…
Grow these essential crops in your garden EVERY year if you want reliable, proven plants that throw out a ton of produce for you and your family. @Jacques in the Garden, Chris, and Kevin each share 3 of their garden essentials. 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Squash 01:53 – Tomato 03:24 – Kale 04:28 -…
One of the least practical, but most satisfying grows I’ve ever done! Homegrown focaccia sourdough with potatoes, leeks, and thyme. Full wheat guide on the channel already, and the harvest and baking process on the @Epic Homesteading channel here: https://youtu.be/JMEe8KauqyY
Full guide: https://www.epicgardening.com/spider-mites/ Spider mites can be the hidden killers of your garden. They are absolutely tiny, so they can go undetected until it’s too late. Join Chris as she breaks down exactly how to handle these nasty pests. 00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Spider Mites 01:15 – Size & Lifecycle 01:48 – Two Spotted…
How do you garden when you have mobility or accessbility challenges? This video shows you how Stephen Cantu, who is a wheelchair user, has built a 2 acre paradise of edibles, fruit trees, succulents, berries, and more – on a slope! He’s a Master Gardener who developed a program called FIG – Friendly Inclusive Gardening,…
Join me as I run you through all of the incredible updates to the gardens here at the Epic Homestead. It’s never looked better than it does right now as far as the different zones, the systems that support them, and the overall health of the plants I’m growing. 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Front…
The Epic Assistant, Natalie, grew up in unique circumstances – in a “culty” environment as she puts it, where she learned to can, preserve, garden, and prep. Here in her home in San Diego, she’s growing in 100+ containers in her backyard and producing a TON of food for herself. 0:00 – Intro 0:57 -…
Grab a GreenStalk: https://bit.ly/39HSU0Q – If you’re a small-space apartment or balcony gardener, growing vertically is your best friend. You’ll get WAY more yield out of the same square footage. These three planting ideas are tested by us over multiple season and proven to perform extremely well. 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Strawberries 02:06 -…
If you’ve been dealing with scale insects on your indoor or outdoor plants, check out our deep dive on what scale pests are, the different types, and how to control infestations and prevent future ones. Chris from Fluent Garden drops some pest prevention knowledge! 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Damage & Symptoms 01:11 – Sooty…
We finally have an asparagus bed here at the @Epic Homesteading garden! Growing asparagus is an exercise in patience as it takes a few years to ramp up, then produces for you for 20+ years. Well worth it if you know you’ll be in a location for a while. Learn how to plant asparagus crowns…
We crashed the home garden of one of our EG team members – Kris. She was our original assistant, and has now moved to the Head of Customer Experience role here at Epic Gardening…but more importantly than that, she has a VIBRANT home garden that produces 80% of the produce she uses to feed her…
Grow bags for fruit trees: https://bit.ly/3FiMW27 Join Kevin and Chris as they plant fruit trees in ground, in containers, in warm and cold climates. No matter what climate you’re in or what your living situation, this guide will help you learn how to plant fruit trees successfully. 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Climate – Warm…
One of the best ways to keep your gardening costs low is learning the art of plant propagation. With a combination of time and skill, you can clone, graft, divide, and air layer your way to a lush garden without breaking the bank. Join Chris as she shares exactly how to propagate using the four…
If you’re dealing with digging pests like moles, voles, gophers, or rummaging pests like skunks and raccoons, or even birds and insects, we’ve got you covered. Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we show you how to perfectly pest-proof the bottom of your bed, and build a frame to hold any time of…
if you’ve been gardening for the last couple of years and have a few beds that you’ve forgotten about, this video will help you get them back in shape in time for the season! Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we reset a few garden beds and discuss planting / crop strategies. 00:00…
