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Pruning basil to promote growth is one of the easiest and best ways to have an unlimited supply of basil in your garden. Basil absolutely loves aggressive pruning, so with a few clever techniques it’s simple to create basil that is bushy, productive, and delicious. In this video, you will learn where to prune your…
See the new raised beds I use: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ Building a raised bed isn’t as hard as it seems. I went on a mission to build the simplest and cheapest raised garden beds possible. It took me about 15 minutes to build, and cost about $40 to make. Of course, you could save more if you…
If you have ever wondered what the big grubs are in your compost…they’re maggots. But more specifically, they’re the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly, and they’re actually not THAT bad for your compost…unless you have a lot of them. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/books →…
Ebb and flow, also known as flood and drain, is one of the coolest and easiest DIY hydroponic systems to set up. They combine the benefits of hydroponics with the ease of maintenance of a raised bed garden. I personally like to build these in a way that I can access them while standing up.…
Although the gardening season is winding down for the summer, it’s still possible to squeeze out another harvest with this zone-by-zone planting guide for August! Learn what to plant in August here as well: http://www.epicgardening.com/what-to-plant-in-august/ Find your Plant Hardiness Zone: → http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/phzmweb/interactivemap.aspx SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books:…
The Kratky Method was first published in a paper in 2009 by B.A. Kratky, and describes a beautiful method of growing plants in a non-circulating hydroponic system. It’s a very simple, yet effective, way to grow plants hydroponically. Great for leafy greens like lettuce, kale, spinach, and a variety of herbs. I’ve even seen people…
Here are three quick ways to figure out what type of soil you have: clay, silt, sand, or (ideally) loam. It’s important to know what your soil composition is in order to make the right amendments and troubleshoot any growing issues you might have. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy…
Testing your soil for major nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium) is crucial to growing beautiful and nutritious veggies. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Soil testing kit I use: http://amzn.to/2afYHcH SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised…
Testing your soil pH is vital to avoid nutrient lockout and other growing issues. It’s not hard to do and the test is quite cheap. So get it done! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Soil…
Kale microgreens are extremely nutrient dense and easy to grow. They only require a few materials and will be ready to harvest in about ten days or so. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Learn to…
Pak choy microgreens, also known as bok choy or asian cabbage, are a fantastic microgreen to grow for beginners. They’ll take about 8-9 days to get to a harvestable stage, although you can grow them past that timeframe if you wish! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links…
Amaranth microgreens are both uncommon and beautiful, with a bright red translucent color that lights up a plate. They’re also quite easy to grow, so long as you follow these simple instructions! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a…
Cress microgreens are an interesting crop to grow, and have a different taste than most of the other microgreens out there. They have a few interesting quirks to them as far as growing goes as well, so be sure to watch! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links…
Arugula microgreens are the most popular microgreens both for home growers and restaurants as well. They’re spicy, delicious, nutritious, and grow extremely quickly. You can get over 3/4lb off of a single 10×20″ tray! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we…
Microgreens are pretty easy to grow, but they do require the right soil and planting technique to avoid mold, over-planting, and best yields. In this video you’ll learn everything you need to know about planting microgreens. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in…
A simple overview of the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) for hydroponics – one of the most popular ways of growing plants hydroponically. It’s great for growing commercial basil, lettuce, and other herbs, and is also popular for home hydroponic growers due to the simplicity of setting it up. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised…
The second update in my Aquafarm review, a desktop aquaponics system from Back to the Roots. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Get the aquafarm: http://amzn.to/2ar3Xta SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com →…
The folks over at BackToTheRoots.com graciously hooked me up with an Aquafarm to test out. It’s probably one of the easier ways to break into aquaponics for a beginner, definitely when you consider price – only about $70 bucks. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be…
In this video I go over exactly what you need to do to build your first hydroponic system that grows healthy, fresh, CHEAP herbs year round for under $100 bucks. Check it out – it’s a great introduction to hydroponics. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/books →…
There are a TON of different types of hydroponic media out there and sometimes it’s tough to know what to use. I’ve used a bunch in my growing and have collected a lot of reader input as well to make this definitive guide to hydroponic media…enjoy and grow on! In this video, we cover: -…
A two liter bottle is a great way to start hydroponic gardening. I made this as a guide for kids but then decided to record a video about it because it’s such a fun way to get into hydroponics for anyone, no matter how old they are. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I…
I went on vacation for 5 days and made sure that my towers were going to be able to survive without me. Much to my surprise, not only did they survive, but they THRIVED. Check out the growth in just FIVE days on these bad boys! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn…
Week one in the LED grow tent and the basil, spinach, and cherry tomatoes are LOVING it! In this vid I talk about what’s going through my head at this point in the grow cycle and what my plans are to make sure these plants thrive. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn…
There are a lot of things to think about in hydroponics, and adding the extra dimension of growing outdoors comes with a whole new set of issues. I already made a mistake in this grow…check out the video to see what I did wrong! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying…
Learn more awesome urban gardening techniques at http://www.epicgardening.com The first Tower Garden series focused more on the system, this series focuses more on the techniques, nutrients, feeding schedule, and other concerns to get HUGE plants in an outdoor hydroponic system. Check it out! SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My…
Season 2 of the Tower Garden (only 2 months from Season 1) is kicked off and this will be a more technical series of videos on how I grow hydroponic greens outdoors. Stay tuned for a lot more! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate…
The Tower Gardens are ready for round 2 of planting! Check out my thoughts on cleanup and harvest, and my overall impression of the towers. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → http://www.epicgardening.com/tower-garden-review SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING →…
The LED grow is kicking off with a simple video on the types of seeds I’ve started and what I want to get out of the LED experiment. Also, a little bit on the tower garden! 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…
A little over a month in and the Tower Garden has massive plants…spinach that will blow your mind, cucumber leaves that look prehistoric, and lettuce that’s exploding beyond belief! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → http://www.epicgardening.com/tower-garden-review…
A little under a month into the first tower garden grow and we’re already ready to harvest the spinach, lettuce, and kale. Cucumbers, beans, and chard are doing great as well! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.…
