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Did some more shredding today for my mother in law. A few points I wanted to share. I definitely feel one of these is very beneficial if one has a lot of cuttings or can gain acces to them. Talk to the neighbors and get theirs. Stop and ask when you see people cutting. Don’t…
Short addendum to my earlier video on seed saving. This time reasons for saving seed. I did not address political and corporate reasons but I have addressed those many times in the past and probably will again in the future.
Whats in my garden that came from saved seeds. What I plan to save this year. Coordinate with others to lighten the individual load for seed saving. Stay tuned…. more to come!
Progress is slow due to certain “challenges”. Showing a little progress and some things I am trying this year.
A look at what little I have managed to get done during all the turmoil we’ve had the last few months and a description of how I plan to set out some of the seedlings I have started.
Quick look at how I decided to build a short wall for a terraced bed and a look around at the springtime property for those who have been asking about it. The Wall is not yet complete as I made some last minute changes in the design I wanted and ran out of materials. There…
A compost sifter is something that will save time and money in the long run, and will help to improve the quality of your harden soil. Sifting is also great exercise, so you can stay healthy and in shape even while doing something as relaxing as gardening. Remember to like, comment, and share! .99 Heirloom…
In this episode I plant some asparagus crowns I purchased, and I will be planting them in a beautiful new raised bed! The cottage garden is really shaping up nicely and should be in full swing soon! How to grow asparagus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTfjxm8-WKI .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on…
Chitting potatoes is SO easy! And no, I am not chitting you when I say anyone can do it. Hope you enjoy, like, comment, share, and go plant some potatoes! Make Your Own Seed Potato Sets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WJGH8N_seM .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me…
Today we are transplanting some seedlings from their bulk trays, and into some flats. This will save you loads of time, and hassel, and will also give you the best results. Enjoy! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin…
So this problem has been identified as sun scald. I rather thought it was but as I had never seen a case this bad and the plant still living I wanted corroboration. I am leaving the video up for others who may be searching for this. The plants will survive. New growth is now coming…
Getting a messed up start this year due to “life”. Forgot to show what I still have inside. Lot of changes coming in our family, our work and the channel.
Bare root trees can be cost effective, but many gardeners do not know how to plant them. Also, many plant the tree completely wrong. There is really nothing complicated to plant them, and this quick tutorial will help you to plant trees with ease! Enjoy! Remember to rate, comment, and subcribe! Send mail to: PO…
Nothing on this video that I haven’t had on other videos. This is to consolidate a few things for my nephew and his wife who are now interested in starting a balcony garden. I hope all will watch and comment with their own suggestions that can help those who are beginning.
This super simple garden hack DIY will have you saving tons of money on seed potatoes. Nothing says a successful garden like huge harvests, and saved money, and this will do both. Seed potatoes cost about $9 from a catalog, however this method save you between $6-10! Harvest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8Wk2qFLkc What you will need: Organic…
Had a few problems with the chipper and brought home to service.
Results from older seeds germination have been surprisingly good. Work direction and channel direction will be changing. A big thank you to all who have sent messages and have expressed concern for us in the last few weeks. I don’t usually go into details of problems on my videos but am explaining my surgery for…
A better demo of the wood chipper and testing seed viability and a bit more.
know the difference between the terms annual, biannual, and perennial. This series is part 3 of the gardening terms explained. I hope you enjoy! Remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! 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…
Hydroponic Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmT1H52OB8n1jpS1A8UgVxIvI9-QZwCHy How to start seeds for hydroponics in less than 5 minutes and in 4 simple steps. This is for beginning hydroponic growers who want to take the guess work out of complicted setups. No hard steps, ez, simple, quick, and effective! Give it a try today. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe!…
In Vitro meat and my thoughts on what I consider the ridiculous excuses for it. Very sorry but a few “expletives” did make it past my lips towards the end. I mistakenly uploaded the unedited video. Very sorry about the gaps and being so long. As it is already up I guess I will leave…
Transform food waste into a valuable food supply for chickens, hogs, songbirds and fish with Black Soldier Fly Production. Karl Warkomski, Director of Conservation with ProtaCulture, LLC introduces us to this astounding insect that can break down food waste faster than microbes. Black Soldier Fly maggots make a high fat, high protein source of nourishment…
This pruning trick is no secret by any means, but by starting early this tip can make a stalkier, sturdier, and healthier plant. Doubling, tripling, even beyond that! The possibilities are endless with a long enough growing season. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1…
2014 was difficult for our gardening efforts though we did learn some things. The last few months have been filled mostly with reorganizing our home. We have a few seeds started and a few other projects. A direction change for the channel is being considered and will be announced in a future video once decided…
Dividing one of the yacon crowns into individual rhizomes. Made a bit difficult because I waited longer than I should have to harvest. Also speak of how well the yacon tubers has stored in the cellar over the last 3 months.
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Worm bins are so simple to keep alive, they don’t stink, they don’t smell, they are easy to feed, and the castings known as vermicompost are so good for your garden. I go through a few myths of worm bins, and my experience after 1 year. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com…
seed tape is a simple, fun, and super diy for anyone looking to maximize success in the garden. The largest problem with beginning gardeners, and even advanced gardeners is correct spacing. This is a great DIY for organic or inorganic gardeners, fun for the family, it is cheap, simple, quick, hands on, and what better…
Here is the light I use just in white (a killer good deal right now by the way) : http://amzn.to/2capu9D I go through the cfl lights I use for my indoor growroom and seed starting. I also talk and discuss the differences between cfl and LED in the simplest terms I know. I am no…
