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In today’s episode we are tackling 3 of the most common myths surrounding eggshells in the garden. Why they aren’t a very good source of calcium, why they don’t protect against slugs, and why they should still be used despite fears of bacteria.
Many gardeners get excited to start seeds only to find out they have low germination or poor germination, and end up wasting space, time, and resources when a simple germination rate would have told them right away what to expect. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
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We use many different methods in our garden. One of the most common questions is why we chose the methods we did and why they work for us. So we are going to answer that question in-depth and talk about every single gardening method we implement in the garden. We do more than, JUST, YouTube!…
Part 2 of some of the most common mistakes I see beginning gardeners making when seed starting indoors. We are going through the 7 biggest in this episode. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
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We all make mistakes as gardeners, it happens and it is part of the learning process. Some mistakes however can be avoided by knowing the mistakes others have made. We aren’t perfect, so i figured I would share my top 5 mistakes I made beginning gardening. Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
In this video, I give a primer on three different strategies or farm hacks that I use to start winding down my summer crops in preparation for the upcoming fall growing season. Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.ca/s?marketplaceID=A2EUQ1WTGCTBG2&me=A8DI7QTF94U1Q&merchant=A8DI7QTF94U1Q Creating Fall Starters: https://youtu.be/Po2xSeVj0b8 Quick Crop Turnaround: https://youtu.be/s544RwxpYe0
Want to grow amazing corn at home and have it be 100% organic? Then this episode will help with that! Corn is our favorite summer vegetable and one that is so easy to grow! Corn harvesting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65FrZLyFVMI Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds…
A continued episode in the series for our mastering seed starting guide. This episode will be about the seed starting mix. We will talk about what makes a good growing medium and why it makes a difference. Kit components: Growlight – https://amzn.to/2HhAX6N Digital timer – https://amzn.to/2qhKeE1 Heat mat – https://amzn.to/2v4f6xt 72 cell tray – https://amzn.to/2JrP8qu…
I put together a kit for every beginning gardener who wants to start seeds but doesn’t know where to start, or how to use the different seed starting tools. Kit components: Growlight – https://amzn.to/2HhAX6N Digital timer – https://amzn.to/2qhKeE1 Heat mat – https://amzn.to/2v4f6xt 72 cell tray – https://amzn.to/2JrP8qu Seeds – http://www.migardener.com Seed starting mix (compressed block)…
In our ongoing series about auto pilot gardening we will be talking today about mulch and its benefit in the garden as it pertains to establishing an autopilot garden. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools, blog & More: http://www.MIgardener.com Facebook:…
Planting a fall garden is a topic that always comes up. What to plant in a fall garden, how can I plant a fall garden, is this plant ok in a fall garden, can I plant this now for a fall garden, and so many other questions! In this guide we will show you in…
We have another complete growing guide! This one is on how to grow blackberries. Hopefully you will try growing them because they are easy to grow, delicious to eat, and nothing beats the flavor of home grown. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack,…
Up potting is a necessity for anyone starting from seed who wants to continue healthy growth without stressing the plants. This process will give them a larger home and allow them to grow until we transplant them into the ground. In this video we will show you how to up pot, when to up pot,…
I get asked all the time from beginning gardeners what can be started indoors, how long till the seeds can be started indoors, when can the seeds be started, if the seeds can even be started indoors, when the seedlings should be safe outdoors, when is the best time to start seeds, and a billion…
