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giant crimson tomatoes had been bred out of existence by the more reliable beefsteak, and shelf friendly varieties in the early 1920’s and 30’s However a seed packet remained with seeds still enclosed, in a shadow box being used as decoration. We opened the seed packets, got a few to germinate but this was the…
It is beet harvesting time! we got just a bit over 25 pounds from around 14 square feet. Amazing! and 100% organic too. Can’t BEET it! 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener Instagram: http://instagram.com/MIgardener…
You would have thought the world stopped spinning when I installed our raised beds directly on green living grass. The internet lost it’s mind. 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener Instagram: http://instagram.com/MIgardener G+: http://plus.google.com/+MIgardener…
We are talking containers today! In this episode we are discussing why containers might be better than in-ground gardening when it comes to a few different issues. We will also look at the mint plant and see how it is growing in the Grobucket setup. Check out Brian’s Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1942221820/you-dont-need-a-green-thumb-you-just-need-the-grob-0 Send mail to: PO…
it is radish harvest time! We have been growing them for about 30 days now and it is time to pull them up so we can grow some beans! Come with us to see what we got and how they look. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom &…
Mrs. MIgardener has been asking for a kitchen herb garden for a while so I thought I would make that dream a reality. 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener Instagram: http://instagram.com/MIgardener G+: http://plus.google.com/+MIgardener Pinterest:…
In this complete growing guide we are going to be talking all about the currant and gooseberry! They are almost the exact same just different fruit sizes. We will talk about fertilizing, sunlight, watering, soil conditions, soil pH, pruning, spacing, and so much more! Currants and gooseberries are high in Vitamin C and very high…
In this episode we will discuss how to grow raspberries. We will talk about fertilizing, sunlight, soil type, soil pH, watering, and other care tips to get you growing raspberries like a pro! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools, blog…
We have another complete growing guide! This one is on how to grow blackberries. Hopefully you will try growing them because they are easy to grow, delicious to eat, and nothing beats the flavor of home grown. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack,…
How I use molasses for huge success in a high intensity organic garden. It is not too difficult to do and by applying about 1 cup per 10 square feet your garden will thrive and grow stronger than ever because of the microbes. Where we got our molasses: http://amzn.to/2rsbhfh Send mail to: PO box 131…
In this episode we will talk about growing dwarf peas to increase production, maximize space and efficiency, as well as get some other benefits when it comes to providing good growing conditions for smaller more tender plants. Tom Thumb Pea Seeds: http://amzn.to/2qL74WZ Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom…
In this complete growing guide we will be discussing how to grow Minutina otherwise known as herba stella. It is a delicious unique salad green and something we love in salads. it is an easy green to grow so I do encourage you to grow it if you have the space. Send mail to: PO…
Update time! You all asked for it so I decided it was probably time to do an update on the 87 year old tomato. We Have found out some stuff since our last update: 1. The early crimson is indeed an extinct tomato variety 2. It is a regular leaf tomato 3. It is very…
Compost corrals look great, keep compost scraps piled high so they compost faster, contain compost so it doesn’t go everywhere, and helps to hide what some see as an eye sore, especially in an urban lot. This project is free and helps reuse old scrap wood that would have been sent to a landfill or…
100% free blueberry plants! Store bought blueberries are a wonderful way to get free plants and tons of them too! In this video i will show you how to sprout blueberries, harvest the seeds, and the secret to getting them to sprout. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom…
We are inside today with a harvest video! We are picking beans from our indoor organic grow bed. The yields were really decent for indoors and the size of some of them were equal to anything outdoors! Very happy with the results and for a hobbiest it was a blast. Send mail to: PO box…
We will begin the indoor gardening season just a bit later than normal this year. The garden will be a challange to grow as many things as possible in as small of space as possible. In this year’s garden we will be growing carrots, beets, radishes, greens, beans, and basil! All in 16 square feet.…
Poinsettias are given as gifts around the holidays because of their beautiful green and red colors, however many people throw them out shortly after the holidays. In this episode we will be showing you how to grow them year round as a house plant, and how to make them turn back into their red and…
Fertilize your houseplants, garden, flowers, fruit trees, shurbs, and whatever else you care to fertilize with this very cheap and easy organic fertilizer made from seaweed. It is a wonderful water soluable fertilizer that is packed with nutrients, minerals, and good stuff for your plants. The best part is that it costs pennies to make!…
I get asked all the time how soil Affects the growth of plants, what is the ideal pH? In this episode I show you what our pH is at the end of the season, where we prefer it to be during the growing season, and why. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040…
Rooting cuttings is EASY and although people make it out to be a science and super cimplicated, all cuttings (and I really do mean all cuttings) need these same things: time, high humidity, moist soil, new growth, and warm temperatures. After those things are covered I will show you exactly how to root a cutting…
Covering soil is one of the most widely talked about topics in gardening, but there are many people who see mulch as exclusively wood chips. This couldn’t be further from the truth! In this episode we will talk about the importance of covering your soil, what makes a good mulch, and some common misconceptions of…
In this episode we will be talking about perennials in containers and what to do when winter comes. This will apply to all perennials, not just the asparagus that I am showing. .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…
Dill seed is a delicious herb to use in cooking, making dill pickles, or just saving for next year’s garden! Dill is one of the easiest plants to save seeds from and anyone can do it! Try it yourself today and never buy dill seed again! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http:www.migardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com…
We are planting garlic in the garden today and we have been growing a variety of garlic that was given to us by a local farmer for years. It is grown for its bulb mutations that make massive cloves. Not elephant garlic mind you… regular garlic. And they are HUGE. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http:www.migardener.com/store…
there is nothing more fun than harvesting the leeks at the end of the year. Massive, odd looking, and very delicious. There is something to be said about 100% organic, grown from seed leeks. They are something everyone brags about since their flavor is so highly sought after! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http:www.migardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener…
In this episode we will be showing you how to grow coffee from seed, in containers, at your home!!! Growing your own coffee can be rewarding, but challenging. We will talk about how to fertilize your coffee tree, pruning, watering, temperature, light, days till harvest, and soil type. We will also cover nutrient deficiencies like…
In this episode we will discuss how to grow brussel sprouts. They are a very easy plant to grow, but many people have issues with them. We will talk about fertilizing, watering, harvesting, spacing, and other care tips that will get you growing big! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
It is pretty safe to say that core gardening is my new favorite gardening method. In this episode we go over the reasons I live it, some of the learning curves we had, and some things we learned about it! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO…
Even YOU can grow the world’s smallest watermelons! Here is where you can get seeds: http://amzn.to/2cwWVGE These are not actually watermelons, but very close and certainly will get more kids to try them rather then by calling them a Mexican Sour Gherkin which they really are. These cucamelons are delicious and so fun to eat!…
