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I’ll show you the most important first steps in creating a garden that will last a lifetime. Do this before building your raised garden beds, plant your in ground flower garden, or and other type of backyard garden or front yard garden. The process of properly preparing the foundation and underground utilities for a garden…
Starting a new garden this growing season? Want to avoid the most common pitfalls and guarantee success? Avoid these 5 mistakes and you’ll be well on your way to munching your way through your home-grown produce. Yum! If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which…
So You Want To Build Or Buy A Greenhouse… You’ve got the plans designed or the model all picked out, the location is set, and you’re ready to get started. The only problem is, which way do you orient it? Should the long sides go this way, or perhaps that way? Don’t worry friends, I…
In this video I will demonstrate and explain how I’m pruning my backyard fruit trees two years after planting them. I’ll be pruning peach, nectiplum, aprium, apple, fig, pear, Jujube and more. I’ll also show some examples of last years pruning and the results of those pruning cuts. For more information about this backyard orchard,…
Just starting out? Let’s start at the very beginning, with starting seeds. Sowing seeds isn’t quite as simple as A, B, C but with these easy to follow tips, you’ll be growing in no time! In this week’s video, Ben explains everything in this comprehensive guide to successful seed starting. Look no further! Everything you…
What Are Cotyledons? What do they look like and what are they for? The two floppy, bunny-eared leaves that pop up first during germination. You’ve probably heard the term and likely you could point them out….but do you truly know what cotyledons are? Let’s find out! In today’s Quickie, we’re going to be talking all…
Leggy Seedlings, It Happens Every Year. Tall, thin, and generally weak young plants that we’re trying to get going so we can have a head start on the growing season. Great way to increase our summer window, but it only works if we can build tough, resilient plants to be eventually moved out into the…
In this time-lapse video, you will see how easy it is to grow oyster mushrooms in a bag. Watch as the mushrooms germinate and grow day by day, until they are ready for harvest. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, it’s always fun to watch how fast mushrooms grow in a bag. Don’t…
Winter getting you down? Can’t wait to get growing? In this week’s episode Ben warms our hearts with his selection of vegetables that you can start sowing in February. You can feel really smug knowing that you’re getting a head start on the growing season and there’s a surprisingly wide variety to choose from. But…
How Long Do Seeds Last For? Seed season is almost here guys and although its tempting to buy up a hundred zillion packets like we always do, maybe this year it would be a good idea to use up some of what we already have. In today’s Quickie, let’s look at seed longevity of the…
Want to make your gardening jobs easier? Want to save time and find short cuts? Well this video is for you, our muddy-fingered friend! In this week. Ben reveals 10 of his best hacks to lighten your gardening load and help ensure you success in your garden, including some not-so-obvious lightbulb moments. It’s short and…
Learn how to grow kohlrabi from seed to harvest with this complete tutorial! In this video, we show you how to germinate kohlrabi seeds in eggshells, care for the seedlings, and transplant them into larger pots and a raised bed. Follow along as we take you through the entire process, from start to finish. Whether…
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Mistakes Are Made Every Year. Especially in my garden! Over water, under water, too much sun, too much shade…the list goes on and on. Everyone makes mistakes, but its the really keen grower that takes those missteps as learning experiences and levels up their gardening game as a result. So today, I’m taking my top…
Your soil is liek a bank account. We need to make regular deposits in the account to make withdrawls. By building your soil, you can ensure a healthy garden, healthy plants, and better yields.
Is it even worth trying? To Grow Tomatoes in a plastic water bottle container If there’s a way we will find out which is the best method with this step-by-step video. If your into gardening don’t ignore this video. Support me, follow me, love me and I won’t regret it :🙏😇
Prep your garden for winter with these tips from the squad: Kevin, @jacquesinthegarden @fluentgarden320 and @Blossomandbranch. Our goal is to give you comprehensive winter tips, no matter what your growing zone. IN THIS VIDEO → Seed Starting Trays: https://growepic.co/3B7mmId → Birdies Beds: https://growepic.co/3irfxe1 → Birdies Urban 9in1 Short: https://growepic.co/3H6j5ww → GardenStraw: https://growepic.co/3FjmaYV → Felco 2…
Want to grow fruit, but think you don’t have the space? Grow in containers! in this week’s episode, Ben demonstrates how to plant three types of berries that you can get into pots at this time of year: Raspberries, Currants, and Blueberries. Nutritious, delicious and packed full of goodness! For more on growing berries, see…
Raspberries Can Be The Ultimate Easy Crop. Provided, you don’t make the same mistakes I’ve made over the years! They are perennial powerhouses, coming back year after year with little effort needed on our part. However, there are 3 key things not to do with your raspberry patch to get the most berries, and in…
Well, we’re on the other side of 100! The weather is getting colder and the garden is slowing down. Fortunately, the Garden Quickies are still rolling fast and furious! Lots to do around the garden and even a few fall crops to plant. In case you missed any of them, here’s episodes 101 to 110.…
In this video, I give you our best five tips and tricks to maximise harvests in your vegetable garden so you can grow a ton of veggies! To see the other 5 tips from Kevin go here https://youtu.be/HKqNCjNAU6I Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds in the USA, Canada, and UK: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ and use…
I recently was asked by a viewer on how I preserve all my food for winter, and so I thought I would make a video to outline my core strategy for preserving food for the cold and dark months that perhaps differs to most but works excellently if you have little time for your garden,…
Raspberries Are Amazing Plants. So amazing in fact, they have 3 different kinds of shoots on the plant, all occurring simultaneously at the same time! In today’s Quickie, let’s look at all 3 shoots of our raspberry plants, how to identify them, what they do, and why they are important. Time’s short as always, so…
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/youcanteatthegrass11221 It’s late October and we haven’t had our first frost yet, so the farm is still filled with most of our summer flowers. We still have zinnia and lisianthus blooms, and even our Dahlias are yet to…
That’s right, using a fork is so much better for your garden and for your back too. Yes, a spade or shovel can be useful for moving piles of soil or sand on occasion, but for most tasks a fork can do what a spade can with less effort and more efficiency, while also being…
In this video, I show you 10 Vegetable crops I’m growing in October. Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds in the USA, Canada, and UK: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ and use SSME2020 for a 5% discount. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for a 5% discount. In New Zealand, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ and…
What’s In A Name? Well, quite a lot actually! For all living things, including our garden crops, a minimum of two names are given: a common name and a Latin, or scientific name. But what’s the difference? Well today, that’s exactly what we aim to find out. In this video, let’s explore the key differences…
Plant Life Cycles. The amazing journey from seed to flower to fruit and back to seed again. Not only is it fascinating to watch our favorite crops as they develop, the time it takes them to do it is one of the most popular ways to categorize them. Today, let’s talk about the 3 main…
