The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
This start to finish tutorial on composting will walk through the basic rules of composting. Composting is SO easy! I will hopefully show you just how easy it is to get super high quality organic compost in just a few months. It will address the carbon to nitrogen ratio, how long composting takes, things to…
Compost tea! It is the perfect soil conditioner, the perfect way to supercharge the garden, and it is FREE! This method of compost tea making is called steaped tea. It is much faster and more convenient for young gardeners, or in a pinch when your garden need a little greening up. Brewed compost tea is…
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My ducks were laying eggs in the tank and not in coop,a bummer for sure. I fixed this problem cheap and easy.
Plants are 60-70% water. This is why watering your plants is important to having a successful garden. Too much water however is not a good thing either and can lead to about as many problems as underwatering can. In this video i explain how to tell when your plants need water, and when they need…
Soil can make or break a garden. The best soil is pure compost since it contains all the essential things or success. The other type of soil is potting mix or bagged soil, and the very last type of soil is mother earth native soil. Pick one, or mix them. Either way the soil is…
The location and direction of a garden is very important when determining how much sun it will recieve. By planning ahead, mapping the sun, and doing a little homework before putting the beds in, you can optomize your chances of having a successful garden. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
A close up on how I use the ducks to build soil life. A close up on moving duck water around the property.
This method is my time favorite method for staking tomatoes in raised beds. We are able to stake our tomatoes for $1.50 per plant and the stakes are bigger, stronger, and last 5 times longer than the cheap tomato cages at big box stores. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
In this video we are planting and growing Zucchini, however the same information applies to bush squash. It is a super productive plant, and a great plant to grow for those who love sharing their harvest. We discuss in this episode Watering, how to plant, spacing, starting from seed or starts, and fertilizing. Send mail…
In this complete growing guide we will cover everything you need to know about growing Cucumbers. No matter if you are growing in a square foot garden, in ground garden, or in a container garden, this growing guide will apply. We cover fertilizing, watering, spacing, sunlight requirements, soil type, and trellising. Thanks for watching and…
In this growing guide we will go over the start to finish of growing radishes. These root vegetables are super easy to grow and are popular among beginner gardeners because of their fast maturing rate. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden…
Celery is something many gardeners wish they could grow but have no success with getting it to look anything like the celery in the store. This growing guide will help you not only grow celery just like you see in the store, but also do it organically! Enjoy! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville,…
The same premise, but better quality. Building raised beds at an inexpensive cost, so you can grow more food for your family withot spending an arm and a leg. These beds are quick, simple to build, and great for beginners as well as advanced gardeners. I hope yu will like this video, and share it…
In this growing guide we discuss how to grow bunching onions. These are super simple to grow so it is quick! We talk about spacing, planting tips, watering, fertilizing, and amount of sun needed. These are a tasty treat, and something every gardener must have. Enjoy! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040…
In this guide I will explain how to grow potatoes so you get perfect potatoes every time. There is really only a few things you need to know, so we will discuss pH, Watering, fertilzing, sunlight, time to plant, soil type, spacing, and other general care tips like can you plant a potato from ones…
Plants want to live, they are not weak or babies once the make it a year or two. Plants like being with other plants and there is no reason to go crazy worrying about every weed. Permaculture shows to plant guilds, much better than mulch only
In this video I give a demonstration on how to assemble a galvanised raised garden bed and explain what I have growing plus dispel a few myths about using this type of garden bed. Here is where I got my latest bed from: http://bit.ly/1JI1aaA (eBay Australia – may not be helpful to people other countries…
In this complete growing guide we will cover everything you need to know about growing peppers. No matter if you are growing in a square foot garden, in ground garden, or in a container garden, this growing guide will apply. Thanks for watching and remember to hit that like button, hit the share button as…
This video explains how I divide globe artichoke plants to make new ones for the coming season without having to re-sow seed. www.selfsufficientme.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
A compost sifter is something that will save time and money in the long run, and will help to improve the quality of your harden soil. Sifting is also great exercise, so you can stay healthy and in shape even while doing something as relaxing as gardening. Remember to like, comment, and share! .99 Heirloom…
Today we are transplanting some seedlings from their bulk trays, and into some flats. This will save you loads of time, and hassel, and will also give you the best results. Enjoy! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin…
This super simple garden hack DIY will have you saving tons of money on seed potatoes. Nothing says a successful garden like huge harvests, and saved money, and this will do both. Seed potatoes cost about $9 from a catalog, however this method save you between $6-10! Harvest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8Wk2qFLkc What you will need: Organic…
I was invited on our statewide radio 612 ABC to discuss self-sufficiency as part of a prepper show they were doing that day. It was a great thrill chatting with Kelly Higgins-Devine in the studio. Blog: www.selfsufficientme.com The full podcast can be listened to on our forum here: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com/threads/yours-truly-talking-self-sufficiency-prepping-on-612-abc-radio.688/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree…
This tutorial will show how to hand pollinate cucumbers for indoors growers, greenhouse growers, or people who do not have a lot of pollinating insects around. This will guarantee more fruit, and better yields. Enjoy! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden…
seed tape is a simple, fun, and super diy for anyone looking to maximize success in the garden. The largest problem with beginning gardeners, and even advanced gardeners is correct spacing. This is a great DIY for organic or inorganic gardeners, fun for the family, it is cheap, simple, quick, hands on, and what better…
Starting seeds for a hydroponic setup does not have to be complicated, it can be done for beginners, and there is no need to worry about messing up. This video is a step by step on starting seeds for hydroponics, so enjoy! Rockwool cubes – http://amzn.to/2bPwqbB Net cups – http://amzn.to/2bHtIb9 Heat mat – http://amzn.to/2bPvEvn Hole-less…
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This is how I bottle my homemade fermented sauerkraut. This batch took me about 10 days of fermentmenting to get the taste just right. Now that summer has here here in the subtropics we won’t be able to grow a cabbage for the next 6 months due to the heat so it’s time to stock…
