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In this video I discuss what the Ebb and Flow Hydroponic system is and how it works. I also discuss the bed variations and grow media that is typically used as well as a watering schedule for the plants. The basics of a recirculating system vs a waste to drain system is also discussed. I…
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Hydroponics Made Easy! Today, we’re going to grow some lettuce in just water! No soil, no digging, no mulching, and no worrying about watering! As a soil-lover, this is going to be an interesting one! Join me today for part 2 in this 3 part series where we grow lettuce, right from seed, and then…
Hydroponics Made Easy! Today, we’re going to grow some lettuce in just water! No soil, no digging, no mulching, and no worrying about watering! As a soil-lover, this is going to be an interesting one! Join me today in this 3 part series where we grow lettuce, right from seed, and then transplant into the…
This video covers the basics of starting seeds in rockwool. It difficult to underwater or overwater when you use rockwool, the fibers retain water very well AND hold oxygen in the pockets between the fibers. So start some seeds now! Products used in this video are available at Amazon: Rockwool: https://amzn.to/2Vav7Mi Ph up down: https://amzn.to/2JfFH27
This is an hydroponic growing system manufactured by Greenjoy. The system is on the larger side when compared with Aerogarden. This unit holds 15 plants. It is not as deep as my Aerogarden Classic, so I wouldn’t recommend it to grow tomatoes or the like, but for greens and herbs it was excellent. You can…
We are harvesting our lettuce from our kratky lettuce beds. After a mear 30 days these have grown to full maturity and are ready to be turned into salad! Check out our new clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
In this video I am growing Bibb lettuce and Green Ice lettuce hydroponically, meaning in water instead of in soil. I use the Kratky method, which does not need an air pump. When you grow your own lettuce you always have a fresh supply of delicious greens and no worries about e-coli! If you need…
Growing a hydroponic garden does not have to be expensive. We are building some kratky bins for less than $10 and they don’t have to cost you anything if you use the right materials or have them latying around your house already. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http:www.migardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on…
Today we’re taking a look at my friend Marco’s system, the Aponix vertical barrel growing system. It can be either soil or hydroponic, but you’ll see me set it up as a hydroponic system in this video. Vertical hydroponics is one of the THE MOST PRODUCTIVE ways to grow in small, urban spaces due to…
Grow Basil indoors in using the Hydroponic Kratky method. You can find a full text transcript of this video here: https://tikki.co/grow-hydroponic-basil-using-the-kratky-method/ If you are not familiar with the hydroponic Kratky method, please watch my video on the Kratky method: https://youtu.be/0dyoIiNyvNI Its so easy, and in 9 weeks you have a nice, full, bushy plant. The…
This video shows how to set up a non-circulating hydroponic system, a.k.a the Kratky Method. For a transcript of this video please visit my website at https://tikki.co/kratky-basics/ I use rockwool to grow seedlings and then net cups and clay pebbles to plant the seedling into containers filled with water. The water contains a hydroponic solution…
This video shows how to grow lettuce in glass mason jars hydroponically, meaning in water instead of in soil. I use the Kratky method, which does not need an air pump. A simple glass jar is good enough to grow the lettuce as you will see. The seeds sprout very quickly, and in just 5…
In this episode I plant some asparagus crowns I purchased, and I will be planting them in a beautiful new raised bed! The cottage garden is really shaping up nicely and should be in full swing soon! How to grow asparagus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTfjxm8-WKI .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on…
Chitting potatoes is SO easy! And no, I am not chitting you when I say anyone can do it. Hope you enjoy, like, comment, share, and go plant some potatoes! Make Your Own Seed Potato Sets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WJGH8N_seM .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…
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…
Bare root trees can be cost effective, but many gardeners do not know how to plant them. Also, many plant the tree completely wrong. There is really nothing complicated to plant them, and this quick tutorial will help you to plant trees with ease! Enjoy! Remember to rate, comment, and subcribe! Send mail to: PO…
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…
know the difference between the terms annual, biannual, and perennial. This series is part 3 of the gardening terms explained. I hope you enjoy! Remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools, blog & More: http://www.MIgardener.com…
Hydroponic Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmT1H52OB8n1jpS1A8UgVxIvI9-QZwCHy How to start seeds for hydroponics in less than 5 minutes and in 4 simple steps. This is for beginning hydroponic growers who want to take the guess work out of complicted setups. No hard steps, ez, simple, quick, and effective! Give it a try today. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe!…
This pruning trick is no secret by any means, but by starting early this tip can make a stalkier, sturdier, and healthier plant. Doubling, tripling, even beyond that! The possibilities are endless with a long enough growing season. .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…
Worm bins are so simple to keep alive, they don’t stink, they don’t smell, they are easy to feed, and the castings known as vermicompost are so good for your garden. I go through a few myths of worm bins, and my experience after 1 year. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com…
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…
In this episode I discuss how to mix you hydroponic fertilizer, and what I add to my beds. I got my fertilizer from Here is the fertilizer I use: http://amzn.to/2caomD1 This is jacks professional, and I am very pleased with the results. A high recommend from me! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website…
Here is the light I use just in white (a killer good deal right now by the way) : http://amzn.to/2capu9D I go through the cfl lights I use for my indoor growroom and seed starting. I also talk and discuss the differences between cfl and LED in the simplest terms I know. I am no…
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…
This method of hydroponics is really amazing me. I am so shocked to see these results, and with the amount of growth I have seen within the 7 days these have been in the system, they have really gone nuts! The Kratky method is really doing well! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http:www.migardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website…
Huge lemon and orange harvest from our indoor organic garden right in zone 5 Michigan. Here is where I got my orange tree: http://amzn.to/2cxdqDq Here is a great soil for growing citrus: http://amzn.to/2bKxq5H .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…
See our citrus. orchid and other tropical plants collections! We want to show the collection before the move. .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 us on Pinterest @ http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT Follow the fun on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/MI_Gardener Come tumble…
There is something new for all of us! What could it be? 🙂 Christmas came early for the Midweek Snack! .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 us on Pinterest @ http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT Follow the fun on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/MI_Gardener…
