The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
How do you garden when you have mobility or accessbility challenges? This video shows you how Stephen Cantu, who is a wheelchair user, has built a 2 acre paradise of edibles, fruit trees, succulents, berries, and more – on a slope! He’s a Master Gardener who developed a program called FIG – Friendly Inclusive Gardening,…
Join me as I run you through all of the incredible updates to the gardens here at the Epic Homestead. It’s never looked better than it does right now as far as the different zones, the systems that support them, and the overall health of the plants I’m growing. 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Front…
The Epic Assistant, Natalie, grew up in unique circumstances – in a “culty” environment as she puts it, where she learned to can, preserve, garden, and prep. Here in her home in San Diego, she’s growing in 100+ containers in her backyard and producing a TON of food for herself. 0:00 – Intro 0:57 -…
Grab a GreenStalk: https://bit.ly/39HSU0Q – If you’re a small-space apartment or balcony gardener, growing vertically is your best friend. You’ll get WAY more yield out of the same square footage. These three planting ideas are tested by us over multiple season and proven to perform extremely well. 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Strawberries 02:06 -…
If you’ve been dealing with scale insects on your indoor or outdoor plants, check out our deep dive on what scale pests are, the different types, and how to control infestations and prevent future ones. Chris from Fluent Garden drops some pest prevention knowledge! 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Damage & Symptoms 01:11 – Sooty…
Time to turn up the heat! 🌶 Do you yearn for the burn? If so, you’ll love Ben’s hot tips for how to grow the spiciest chilis possible. First, you’ll need to learn about which varieties to choose before you delve into the best potting and planting practices for positively painful peppers! This week’s episode…
We finally have an asparagus bed here at the @Epic Homesteading garden! Growing asparagus is an exercise in patience as it takes a few years to ramp up, then produces for you for 20+ years. Well worth it if you know you’ll be in a location for a while. Learn how to plant asparagus crowns…
We crashed the home garden of one of our EG team members – Kris. She was our original assistant, and has now moved to the Head of Customer Experience role here at Epic Gardening…but more importantly than that, she has a VIBRANT home garden that produces 80% of the produce she uses to feed her…
Grow bags for fruit trees: https://bit.ly/3FiMW27 Join Kevin and Chris as they plant fruit trees in ground, in containers, in warm and cold climates. No matter what climate you’re in or what your living situation, this guide will help you learn how to plant fruit trees successfully. 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Climate – Warm…
One of the best ways to keep your gardening costs low is learning the art of plant propagation. With a combination of time and skill, you can clone, graft, divide, and air layer your way to a lush garden without breaking the bank. Join Chris as she shares exactly how to propagate using the four…
If you’re dealing with digging pests like moles, voles, gophers, or rummaging pests like skunks and raccoons, or even birds and insects, we’ve got you covered. Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we show you how to perfectly pest-proof the bottom of your bed, and build a frame to hold any time of…
if you’ve been gardening for the last couple of years and have a few beds that you’ve forgotten about, this video will help you get them back in shape in time for the season! Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we reset a few garden beds and discuss planting / crop strategies. 00:00…
How nice is it to grow your own food? In this video, you will be shown many of the easy vegetables I am currently growing, a garden tour for beginners, and a garden tour for enthusiasts, come and see my beautiful strawberries growing and many other veggies such as easy vegetables, asparagus, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes,…
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Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we grow multiple different varieties of mint and discuss ways to prevent it from spreading, propagate it, and harvest at the optimal time for freshness and flavor. 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Quick Mint Tips 00:42 – Mint Varieties 01:57 – Propagation By Division 04:12 – Propagation…
Come along for the FULL Food Forest Tour as we grab the first fresh Harvests of the year! Merchandise: https://jamesprigioni.com MY FAVORITE GARDEN PRODUCTS 🧰 💯 → Birdies Raised Beds: COUPON CODE: TUCK https://shop.epicgardening.com →Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2z7NIRQ → Sulfur Dust for Fungal Diseases: https://amzn.to/2VETaXP → UV Resistant Marker: https://amzn.to/3oUevXb → 40% Shade Cloth- https://amzn.to/3vrAYNF…
Looks like @Jacques in the Garden and I didn’t start enough seeds for Spring 2022, so we’re back with some more casual seed starting tips and tricks. Grab your seeds, grab a drink, sit back, relax, and start seeds with us for the season ahead. 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Royal Carpet 01:29 – Panache…
Today I want to share with you a Method of transplanting into your garden that will change your life! I have been transplanting plants into my garden for 10 years now, and throughout those years I have refined my process to make it simple, fun, and effective. If you want to get the most out…
Join Chris as she gives a FULL tour of her medium-sized backyard greenhouse, including placement, shelving, heating and cooling systems, as well as a bit of what’s growing this time of year. 00:00 – Intro 00:50 – Greenhouse Model 01:33 – Growing & Present Day Setup 02:25 – Placement 03:36 – Why A Greenhouse 04:21…
Full grow guide: https://www.epicgardening.com/growing-brussel-sprouts/ – Kevin’s LEAST favorite plant in his childhood has become one of his favorites not only to grow, but to eat! Brussels sprouts can prove to be challenging as a gardener, no matter where you live. This video contains 3 years of tips to help you grow truly amazing brussels sprouts.…
More info: https://www.epicgardening.com/growing-artichokes/ One of our favorite crops and certainly one of the easier perennial veggies to grow, artichokes are a stunning and incredible addition to a home garden. If you’re used to growing annual veggies, learning how to grow artichokes is a fantastic way to get into perennial veg. 00:00 – Intro 00:57 -…
Jujubes are not only a classic candy of the 1990s, but an incredibly delicious fruit tree that resembles tiny crabapples. Also known as Chinese dates, it’s a staple in permaculture gardens around the world. Our grower Chris in Vancouver BC comes on to show you exactly how to grow, prune, and propagate this incredible fruit…
Shop the store for Spring: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ – Another year is upon us, and the Epic Homestead has come a LONG way since I moved into this patch of dirt and weeds in late 2020. I’ll take you through the gardens we’ve built, the energy and water systems, as well as the major learnings over the…
Get the skinny on greenhouses in this breakdown. Growing under cover, whether it be a hoop house, greenhouse, or polytunnel, is THE best way to extend your season and even grow crops that you “shouldn’t” be able to grow in your climate. Chris drops knowledge on the basics of greenhouse growing. 0:00 – Intro 0:15…
More info: https://www.epicgardening.com/aphids/ – Aphids are one of the most common – and annoying pests in the garden. Here are our strategies to get rid of aphids without needing to spray any pesticides or take any drastic, garden-destroying measures. 00:00 – Intro 00:05 – Aphids Overview 00:43 – Common Signs Of Aphids 03:25 – Clearing…
Free shipping on GardenStraw Mini 4-Packs: https://bit.ly/3wH9V11 Alliums are one of our favorite crops to grow here at EG, as evidenced by the fact that Kevin planted 250+ cloves of garlic this year 😉 – they can be a somewhat challenging crop though, so these tips should help you get a better yield out out…
Full grow guide: https://www.epicgardening.com/goji-berry-plant/ Goji berries are an under-loved and under-planted fruit, but are exceptionally easy to care for and are hyper-nutritious. You can even eat the leaves (raw or cooked). Chris up in Vancouver, BC shows you exactly how to care for this incredible plant. 00:00 – Intro 01:27 – About Goji 02:06 -…
While you can buy seedling mix to start seeds, we find it a bit lackluster in most cases. You can and should have some fertility in a seedling mix, especially if you’re starting indoors and growing for a while before you transplant into the garden. Here are three different ways to make your own seed…
Should we be using peat moss as gardeners? What about coco coir, the ‘new’ amendment that is being used to replace it? We brought in our new grower, Chris up in Vancouver, to discuss the pros and cons of both peat moss and coconut coir. 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – Chris Intro 01:16 – Lulu…
How to grow a Lemon tree by using aloe vera leaves⎪Fastest method to grow Lemon plants from cuttings In this video you will get information about: * Right weather conditions to grow lemon cuttings * How to propagate its branch faster * The right size of the pot to grow these plants * Where to…
