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In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day three of the conditioning process. On day three we add one half cup of high nitrogen fertilizer to each bale and water it in with one gallon (4 liters) of water. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your…
In this installment of the bale conditioning series we discuss day two of the process. On day two we just add approximately 1 gallon (4 liters) of water to each bale and nothing else. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your best success with the bale gardening method. Thanks for…
**NOTE** I STATED THAT YOU SHOULD ADD 2 LITERS OF WATER TO EACH BALE. THAT’S INCORRECT IT SHOULD BE 4 LITERS! PLEASE EXCUSE MY POOR AMERICAN CONVERSION** LOL…. In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day one of the conditioning process. On day one we will add 1 cup (100 grams)…
In this installment of the Straw Bale Conditioning series I discuss the types of conditioning fertilizers you may want to use. I also show you the conditioning fertilizer that I use and why I use it. Please note that when I say “traditional” fertilizers I am referring to “conventional chemical fertilizers” that are most commonly…
In this episode I show you how to set up your bale garden. I show you how to properly position your bales, how to position your entire garden to get the most sun and how to keep weeds out of your bales. I also discuss soaking your bales with water for a few days to…
Are you ready to start your straw bale garden but you aren’t sure how to find bales for your garden? I have a few tips to help you find bales for your garden or anything else you may need straw bales or hay bales. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to the “Brew City Gardener” channel…
In this video, I explain why volunteer plants are so vigorous and why they often grow so well, that they out grow the deliberately-planted veggies in your garden. How can it be that plants that sprouted and grew purely by accident actually grow better than veggies that you hand-planted and babied the whole way!??
In this video, I show not only how I mulch my plants, but also why mulching is literally the key to any successful organic farm or garden
On Allotment Grow How today we discover a nasty surprise before the growing season has even begun. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE xx
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I was tagged to take part in the Allotment Challenge Q & A. Here are my answers, thanks to Mick Watson and Aaron from Aaron’s Allotment for the nominations. I’d like to nominate: Allotmental – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPu0VKb1GFgc-LiNcAs3fw John Simpson – https://www.youtube.com/user/simbo57 and Dan from Home Gardens – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Y-0YNAHjMsUUIFixSNqiA
A compilation of clips documenting the 2015 growing season. Thanks for following along with us 🙂
FREE Leaves are GOLD.Building Healthy Organic Garden Soil 101 & Farming: Receiving My Fall Leaves composting Material. Fall is that time of the year to receive one of 3 best Organic Gardening & Farming ground covers for your organic gardening vegetables beginners 101, there is not any secrets to it. Even Oak leaves and grass…
Jean-Martin Fortier, author of “The Market Gardener” shares his profitable methods for achieving success growing vegetables on a small plot of land. Learn from the years of experience Jean-Martin and his wife have gone through from the basic beginnings to the advances made over a decade farming their land. Gain the benefits of highly efficient…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. We all know that composting is essential in the garden, but compost piles can soon overflow at this time of year when you’re cutting back perennials and pulling up spent vegetables. If you’re wondering what to do with all that extra organic matter, it’s worth considering in-situ…
In this quick episode we walk up to the plot through the woods.
In this short but fun episode Sindy will be planting garlic. She claims to have watched all my episodes, and I have my doubts, so we will see how well she does, and we will see if she has really seen EVERY episode. Enjoy! How to Plant Garlic VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrH91NNH4Xk .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.migardener.com/store…
Today on Allotment Grow How we discuss the previous growing season and we announce the creation of a new Youtube Channel. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. With strong winds, heavy rainfall and snow, winter can take its toll on even the hardiest crops. A simple row cover can protect your plants from the worst of the winter weather, and dramatically extend your growing season. Row covers can be expensive to buy but don’t…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Fresh herbs can transform meals into something really special, but many herbs die back in winter so it’s worth preserving your harvest before this happens to ensure a continued supply through to next spring. Air drying, microwave drying, freezing, and mixing into butter, vinegars or oils are…
This week on Allotment Grow How we have a look around the plot, harvest some crops and put the first of the allotment beds to sleep for the winter. “Porch Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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…
My most important video yet! No big machinery needed, no advanced watering drip line system, just mimicking the natural system. In my opinion this is the best method for starting a garden. Music by: Teshuva http://www.teshuvamusic.com Previous video: https://youtu.be/b_EZ9vCIR00
Cucumbers, Can I grow out of season? Will it grow out of season? According to the seed package, cucumber pickles can be sown in a greenhouse in February or directly into the ground from March to May. Seeds can be imported by nearby countries. I live in the Mediterranean area so some of my seeds…
One of the keys to Jean-Martin Fortier’s small farm, “Le Jardin de la Grelinette,” is sourcing high quality compost. In Part 5, he discusses implementing composting strategies that allow them to build natural soil structure while adding organic matter to each growing bed for maximum yield and highest quality produce.
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Tomatoes come in a wonderful array of different types each with their own unique shape, size and taste. Growing heritage or heirloom tomatoes helps preserve this fantastic diversity of fruit for future generations. In this short video we explain which kinds of tomatoes you can harvest seeds…
The second part of the Food Forest update. I give a few different examples of growing things on a time scale in the garden. Music by: Teshuva http://www.teshuvamusic.com Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/b_EZ9vCIR00
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Fresh homegrown strawberries are a delicious taste of summer, but there are never enough! Fortunately, it’s easy to make more – absolutely free. Strawberries produce long, leafless stalks called runners. These can be used to propagate new strawberry plants which are ready to begin cropping next season.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Potato blight first shows itself as brownish-black spots on leaves, but before long the potato foliage can completely collapse and the potatoes themselves will rot. Unfortunately, in many areas potato blight is inevitable. This persistent disease can ruin potato crops in next to no time so it’s…
