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Hello, and thank you for visiting my channel! I hope my videos are meaningful and educational, and at the same time fun to watch! My main interests are growing hydroponically, growing sprouts, microgreens, vegetables and herbs. I enjoy traveling and take every opportunity I am given to learn and explore new things. My goal is to share these experiences with you, and also to foster discussion so that we learn from each other (through the comment section). Some of my videos contain affiliate links to products that I use through the Amazon associates program. I hope you enjoy my videos, and comment to be part of the discussion. Thank you for watching!
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I shot this video on April 9th and now a couple of days later the temperatures are in the 80’s! We still have a danger of frost until May 15, but I’m going to have another look at the garden centers at the end of April and hopefully get some nice vegetable plants for a…
I took the egg cooker on a recent trip and had warm eggs for breakfast with no muss, no fuss, and no stovetop! In this video I demonstrate hard boiled eggs, “poached” eggs, and an omelet, all were delicious! This is NOT a sponsored video, I bought the egg cooker for personal use and decided…
While I’m waiting for this lettuce you see here to be ready to harvest, I thought it would be a good idea to go over the different varieties I’m growing; Oakleaf, Iceberg, Red Romaine, Parris Island COS romaine, Lollo Rosso, Black Seeded Simpson, Prizehead, and Ruby Red. This is from the Lettuce Lovers Seed collection,…
Thank You GrowAce for sending over The Air Cube Oxygen Grow System for me to try out. In this video I set up the system and started a lettuce grow. This system uses the ebb and flow (flood and drain) hydroponic method, and I’m grow lettuce for my first grow. Next I’m going to try…
Perfect Every Time! Just remember to water and drain as often as possible. Then steam or stir fry and enjoy your fresh homegrown bean sprouts! Link for Mung Beans and Sprouting Tray: Mung Beans For Sprouting – https://amzn.to/3VvmWrz Sprouting Tray – https://amzn.to/3iF77QE Steamer Basket for Vegetables – https://amzn.to/3H957di Disclaimer: The link above is an Amazon…
In this video I discuss what the Ebb and Flow Hydroponic system is and how it works. I also discuss the bed variations and grow media that is typically used as well as a watering schedule for the plants. The basics of a recirculating system vs a waste to drain system is also discussed. I…
A bird feeder with a camera built in, an app to view birds live and record for later viewing, AND an AI that identifies over 6000 birds? What a great idea, sounds too good to be true! Stay tuned to see how well this bird feeder delivers! Link for the Netvue Bird Feeder Camera: https://amzn.to/3st2UkH…
You can grow your own lettuce indoors with any food safe container you happen to have! In this video I’m growing the Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce variety in soda bottles using coconut coir as a medium. Here are links to some of the items used in this video: Grow Big Hydroponic Solution: https://amzn.to/3QCvKcd Aerogarden Hydroponic…
This is a supermarket Phalaenopsis from Trader Joe’s, and its always questionable when you buy an Orchid from a supermarket. How is it potted, and most important….how healthy are the roots? By repotting the plant into a clear glass vase its easy to keep an eye on the roots, and its pretty too. Actually, its…
Its really easy to make fresh delicious yogurt in a Mueller Yogurt Maker, and all you need is 2 ingredients. In this video I’ll show you how to make plain yogurt, and then I experiment by adding some flavors to the yogurt to see what will happen. I also experimented to see if you really…
What is the best method of cloning tomato plants? Join me in this fun experiment using 4 different methods of cloning tomato cuttings. 1. A control where I did nothing, 2. dipping the ends in honey, 3. dipping the ends in cinnamon, and 4. dipping the ends in Clonex, a rooting gel. Guess which method…
Alfalfa Sprouts and Alfalfa Microgreens are very easy to grow, and fast too. You can eat them at the sprouting stage, or let them develop a bit until they reach the microgreen stage. They are packed with nutrients, and add a nice flavor profile to your soups, salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish. If you…
I received this unit to review, it is nice and compact and good for growing small plants. (I did NOT receive any paid compensation to review the product) Here are my thoughts. The unit is well made and has a nice look to it, but it is too small for larger or fruiting plants in…
In this side by side experiment I try to answer the question of whether broccoli microgreens benefit from stacking. There are several reasons for stacking microgreen trays, and/or putting a weight on them. Some seeds will benefit from the extra weight, others don’t seem to care….what about broccoli microgreens? Thanks for watching! These microgreens were…
Is bigger better? In this experiment I am growing Bok Choy (also known as Pak Choi, Bok Choi, or Pak Choy) in small cups two ways, on cotton balls and in rockwool. Please enjoy this small experiment…..I did! Amazon links to products used in this video. Wide Mouth Mason Jars: https://amzn.to/3hYwJnI 3 inch Net cups:…
Zucchini Fries make a great snack or side dish, and in the air fryer they are super quick and easy to make. The seasoning I used was the McCormick Cajon Seasoning, it gives a slight kick to the fries. I have a GoWise 7 quart Air Fryer which is a good size, and it wasn’t…
Its easy to make your own self watering system for growing microgreens. In this video I’ll show you how to take wicking rope and food take out containers to create a bottom watering system to grow microgreens. I planted Red Russian Kale in these containers and they came out beautifully! Some of the items used…
Radish microgreens are one of the easiest and fastest microgreens to grow. I’ve never had a failed crop, they almost grow themselves. The seeds are also pretty inexpensive. These are great to add to salad or as a garnish, they add spice, flavor, and texture to many dishes, enjoy! Some of the items used in…
This Split Pea and vegetable soup is chock full of good stuff. You can make this in the Instant Pot, or stovetop in a big soup pot, either way its delicious! Here is the recipe for either way, note differences in water added and cooking time: Perfect Vegetable and Split Pea Soup: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons…
If you’re new to using the Instant Pot, don’t worry, I will explain what I do step by step so you can follow along and make your own pot of this delicious, nutritious and very filling soup. This recipe will make 6 to 8 servings. The soup will come out thick and chunky. If you…
This method is “old school” easy to use and reliable. Digital pH meters need to be calibrated to give an accurate reading. This test kit is ready to use straight out of the box. It comes with pH Up and Down solutions to correct the pH in a stable way rather than using kitchen ingredients.…
Too much fresh basil? or any fresh herbs? Its nice to grow or buy a whole bunch, but then what do you do if you have more than you can use? The answer is to dehydrate or dry the basil leaves. This drying method is easy, you don’t need a dehydrator or an oven, and…
Which is better for starting seeds? Rapid Rooter plugs that are infused with hydroponic micronutrients, or rockwool which is inert. In this experiment I plant Tiny Tim tomato seeds into 2 Rapid Rooter plugs, and 2 rockwool cubes. I follow the seeds through germination until about 6 weeks of growth when it becomes obvious whether…
Apple chips are crispy, crunchy, delicious, and healthy too! Dehydrating apples is easy, in this video I show you how I dehydrate apple slices to make apple chips in the dehydrator, you can also use an oven on a low setting, and even an air fryer. Here are Amazon links to products mentioned in the…
We have loads of basil, dill, parsley, bok choy, lettuce…all growing beautifully in the vertical hydroponic tower. I had to adjust the lighting so one light is above the tower, and another is above the plants at the floor level. So far, so good!
I’ll show you how to save seeds from radish pods. They are actually one of the less expensive seeds to buy, but you can grow an endless supply of many other types of seeds. And, the way to get an endless supply of seeds is …..to let some of you plants “go to seed” which…
Today is “set up the grow tent” day! Its very exciting to have an enclosed space to put my plants into, the light bounces off the reflective sides all around….and those pesky fungus gnats stay in the tent. This grow tent was super easy to put together, it was a one-woman job. I hope you…
This system has 44 planting holes! Its a Foody Tower and its easy to set up and easy to maintain. In this video I set it up, future videos will update the growing process. Please subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an episode, and thanks for watching! Here are Amazon links to products mentioned…
These 5 varieties of basil are easy and fun to grow using the Kratky hydroponic method. And the smell….WOW, so good! We will be swimming in homemade pesto! Here are Amazon links to products mentioned in the video. These are affiliate links, using them helps support my channel at no additional cost to you, and…
There are 3 main clues you need to watch out for to determine if your corn is ready to harvest. Too early and its not sweet, too late and the sugars turn to starch. Just like Goldilocks, you need to get it just right….and its worth it! But first get your water boiling, then go…
