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in this growing guide we will be showing you how to grow swiss chard. We will talk about temperature requirements, soil requirements, ph requirements, and spacing. It is a very easy plant to grow and will produce loads of food for you and your family. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+…
In this growing guide we will talk about the basics of growing kale. We will discuss things like how to fertilize kale, how much sunlight does kale need, spacing, soil requirements, temperature requirements, and some quick tidbit facts about it’s amazing nutrient dense properties. Grow some kale! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI…
In this complete growing guide we will be talking about how to grow broccoli fro start to finish. It is a very easy plant to grow and we will show you how to grow it organically! We will cover how to fertilize your brocoli plants, how much sun they need, watering requirements, how to prevent…
Early spring fertilizing of perennials is important and very crucial for the success of your plant. In today’s episode we talk about how to fertilize strawberries, but this will apply to asparagus, artichokes, rhubarb, fruit trees, shrubs, and berry bushes. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO…
In this episode we will be walking you through the complete growing guide for growing organic spinach. Having this delicious green in the garden is something that everyone should experience. It is easy to grow and is a very cold hardy, early spring vegetable that takes very few days to mature. grow spinach today! Send…
The second video in our new series “How to start from seed” this episode is on How to start Asparagus from seed. 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: http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT/…
Ths problem occurs very often in seed starting. Mold is a problem that is left can overtake your plants and is a sign of rot. In this episode we discuss 5 simple ways to prevent mold when starting your seeds. Hopefully this will give the seedlings a fighting chance! Send mail to: PO box 131…
We are harvesting our black gold. The worm castings are ready after 2 years and we want to get them in the garden and growing tons of food for us! We can’t wait to use them in worm tea, in seed starting mixes, and as a very gentle fertilizer. Worm castings can cost up to…
We get asked all the time about how to grow the best garlic. We have a growing guide for that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrH91NNH4Xk But it does not explain what to do for spring garlic. The garlic bulbs require a stratification period to multiply well, and without it your garlic will be small and spindly. The soil in…
We are growing big or going home this year! We hope you all will come along, and enjoy the content, and we really appreciate all the support and love. 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:…
The soil is alive, and a healthy plant starts with healthy soil. One way to keep your soil healthy is to ensure that they have enough food to keep them multiplying and happy through winter. Although bacteria and fungi moove very slowly during colder weather, they still feed and still need food. The soil food…
This is one of the simplest methods for removing, killing, contoling, and ultimately treating aphids on indoor plants. This method can be applied to outdoor plants as well. All you need is tape! Don’t go to the store and buy a bunch of expensive sprays and dusts, this method is literally free and takes just…
We are drawing the names for the 2015 Christmas giveaway! And the winner is!!! 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: http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/MI_gardener Tumblr: http://tumblr.com/MIgardener Check out our new…
Keeping your mint plant properly groomed will ensure the fragrant oils are flowing. Mint will loose its scent after a little while if it is allowed to grow woody. The best way to fix that is to trim it all ack. Pruning will encurage new shoots and make your mint 3 to 4 times more…
Lavender is a fragrant plant, edible flowers, and used in soaps, and tea, and so much more. We love it because they honeybees collect some nectar from it. We are saving seeds from our plants today and I am going to show you just how easy it is to save lavender seed! Send mail to:…
Saving asparagus seed is a great way to get more people growing food, or to expand your asparagus patch for free! It is an easy plant to grow and you don’t have to do anything to help it go to seed. We also discuss the difference between male and female asparagus. Hopefully, you enjoyed and…
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…
A complete guide to prepairing your beds for spring. This guide covers cover crop, growing perennials, mulching, and even tarping your garden beds. This is easy, organic, and will save you lots of money and hassle in the long run. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.migardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @…
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…
Almost 3 years ago I met a woman named Sindy. She was cute, quite, adorable, and full of adventure. She loved gardening, being creative, designing a new adventure at every turn. This woman was everything and more that I needed to complete me. I am a bit stubborn when it comes to finding the right…
We have had a very good year for honeybees, the bees are thriving and loving it, and the honeybees are just making so much honey! We decided to pull a frame of honey, and show you how we harvest honey. It is cheap, easy, and very quick! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI…
In a few days we will be Mr. and Mrs. MIgardener! We will really be Mr. Luke Marion and Mrs. Sindy Marion! We are so excited and thrilled to announce this to everyone. We love you all and hope you will enjoy this fun little game! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040…
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…
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…
*Reupload* This product review is on the True Temper Saddle Hoe, Stirrup Hoe, Hula Hoe, or any other name that it has. It is an amazing product, and I hope you will enjoy this MIgardener official review! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack,…
If you are in a high rise building, apartment, renting, or just want to grow more food in a small space, this is for you! This raised bed costs just $2 to build. Grow more food for less with less space. You have GOT to check this out! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville,…
We finally have a harvest, and it is from our brand new raised beds. We enjoy having fresh vegetables, but fresh organic cherry belle redihes are a treat since they are so seasonal. Come enjoy the first radish harvest with me. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom &…
Everything you need to know about growing watermelons is here! We hope you will try them, they are very rewarding, and super delicious. In this episode we discuss planting watermelon, temperatures, nutrient requirements, fertilizing, trellis or not to trellis watermelon, and watering requirements. Enjoy! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
