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Speaking of some experiences from many years ago that I strongly believe relate to world events today. This video went longer than I wanted. I will be doing a few other videos to expound. My intent is to get people to think in broader terms. Look at past events that I personally experienced, the immediate…
In this episode we go over how to make a supercharged compost tea using worm castings as a base, and other items to really make one of the best compost teas for your garden. MIgardener Store: https://www.facebook.com/MIgardener/app_251458316228 Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin me on Pinterest @…
In this I have provided gardening tips that will allow you to grow food for free. 1) Have someone buy seeds for you during holidays or save seed from store-bought melons, or from friend’s seed inventory. 2) Save starter pots from last year’s purchase or find in the woods (there’s lots of trash to be…
Direction change due to injury for the next few weeks.
Looking in on the new worm beds to see if they’re happy and migrating.
Seedling progress and a few odd things. Maybe someone can give a bit of insight. At the end I describe how I made a wicking container.
Visited a nursery located in an old walled location dating likely back to the middle ages. There are many such places here. Link to info on Sea Buckthorn ( appears to require both male and female plants http://www.seabuckthorninsider.com/
Biochar update, root growth and water retention
Harvesting worm compost and starting a new bin with Horse manure.
Just a little of what is going on at the home garden.
Join us today for a great Howto video on properly extracting your seedlings from a 4inch pot mass planting method. We also will go over selective choosing when it comes to thinning out the amount of onion plants. Lastly we will go over how to transplant your onions seedlings once they are plucked form the…
Progress on my bio char trials at 14 days.
Some people plant by the signs of nature. This year, for me at least, the signs of nature are a bit confusing. We have items coming up that are normal for this time of year but there are fewer than normal. Other items are early yet would be normal for the higher temperature ranges we’ve…
Learn all about starting seeds and the most efficient ways to get your garden growing even in colder temperatures. Pat Battle instructs this class in the greenhouse at the Mills River Educational Farm where a variety of seedlings are already off to a great start. Get helpful tips on seed varieties, products, techniques and when…
Living Web Farms, where hands on learning comes to life throughout the year. Enjoy this video slideshow from seedling to harvest and everything in between. See photos of the farms, gardens, greenhouses, an abundance of flowers, animals and images from the many workshops held throughout the year. All workshops are available free as videos on…
Taking a chance on the weather and setting out seedlings. Speaking about Return on Investment of purchases.
Visit our website at http://www.livingwebfarms.org for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically. Watch the whole day of the recent Biochar Workshop led by Bob Wells, soil scientist Jon Nilsson and Patryk Battle. Learn how to make biochar and its many beneficial uses including greatly enhancing soil life and fertility. Discover innovative ways…
Visit our website at http://www.livingwebfarms.org for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically. Watch the whole day of the recent Biochar Workshop led by Bob Wells, soil scientist Jon Nilsson and Patryk Battle. Learn how to make biochar and its many beneficial uses including greatly enhancing soil life and fertility. Discover innovative ways…
Setting up for the biochar trials. Soil mix and seed selection with additional info on PH levels Home Garden Field Trials https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108753252436907951136/communities/112003872175936735513 Indoor Biochar Trial Guidelines https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HNlwKiDVSQigEI-qxTHfN3m-HhqoBZnxxHazaN-YWBk/edit
Come with me and lets get 2014 garden underway! We are starting onions because that is the first thing that needs to be planted, up next is the Peppers! MIgardener Store: https://www.facebook.com/MIgardener/app_251458316228 Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin me on Pinterest @ http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT Follow the fun on…
My grow station is being built a little at a time. I expect in the next two weeks to have it fully operational and full. My worm farm has produced an unbelievable amount of worms in the last few days.
A little panoramic shot as several have said it was a nice view and talking about our city employees.
Visit our website for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically at http://www.livingwebfarms.org Pat Battle gives us practical organic disease control strategies accumulated from decades of experience. Learn how to identify and avoid diseases, key products, tools, timing and farmscaping dynamics that help maintain healthy plants. Find out how to minimize disease propagation…
MORE STUFF LIKE THIS @ http://www.MIgardener.com The ultimate seed starting mix has arrived! it is fairly simple to make, and your plants will appreciate it! I go over the reasons to use this versus other plant mixes, and I also I discuss the reasons behind traditional methods and why they are inferior for starting plants.…
Children are wonderful. Adults would do well to listen to them more often.
Got the manure. More than I expected at one time but less than I will need. No worries, I’m acquainted with the factory owner.
Visit our website for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically at http://www.livingwebfarms.org Pat Battle gives us practical organic disease control strategies accumulated from decades of experience. Learn how to identify and avoid diseases, key products, tools, timing and farmscaping dynamics that help maintain healthy plants. Find out how to minimize disease propagation…
MORE TIPS LIKE THIS @ http://www.MIgardener.com Worms need a few basic necessities to compost food scraps, if they are given these few basic things, your worms will compost faster, and be more productive in general. Worms have gizzards, much like chickens. and they need something to move the soft food through their gizzard, and in…
