The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
In this episode of autopilot gardening we are talking about raised beds, the benefits of them, how they reduce work for me as a gardener, and help to bring me closer to an auto pilot garden. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer,…
In our ongoing series about auto pilot gardening we will be talking today about mulch and its benefit in the garden as it pertains to establishing an autopilot garden. 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:…
Arborvitaes are beautiful and make wonderful living fences, however they can become untamed and wild in a matter of a couple years resulting in unhealthy, misshapen trees that are falling over and are truly an eye sore. this video will help you prune your arborvitaes to look so pretty your neighbors will all think you…
Tapping maple trees and reconnecting ourselves to the simplicity of life. 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 clothing line! http:www.freshpickedapparel.com
Stratification sounds scientific, what does it mean, why does it matter to my seed starting routine, how do I do it, for how long should I do it, and what seeds need to be stratified? These questions and more we will answer in today’s episode. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+…
How Deep should soil really be to grow a successful garden? Surprise, not what you think! Forget everything you have been told and let’s grow big even in shallow soil. 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…
When starting from seed there are just a few that you will never want to start early for any reason at all. They are guaranteed to not do well and are far better direct sown right outside where they can do far better. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of…
In this episode we will be looking at the plants after 1 week, we will also answer some questions about the indoor garden, and finally we will look at the 3 requirements to have a successful high intensity organic garden. Grow 500% more vegetables in 5 times less space – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1_Nz8AdTW0 Core gardening – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trg1wdmNfZI…
We are planting out the indoor square foot garden today, talking about the right type of soil, and having the right type lights. I will also share some tricks to spacing your crops to make sure everything fits and using space effectively to maximize production. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+…
Complete growing guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh_Bohn-VUA In this video we will be talking about how to get your coffee tree to fruit. These 5 simple to follow steps will help you out and give you the success you are looking for with growing your very own cup of coffee. buy coffee tree seeds here: https://migardener.com/store/coffee-seeds-coffea-arabica/ Send mail…
For centuries people have been hang drying herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and mint as well as many other herbs. It preserves the freshness, quality, and shelf life while only taking seconds to prepare. We will show you how to hang dry herbs today and you won’t ever use an oven or dehydrator again.…
In this episode we will talk about 5 super cold hardy greens we are growing for winter and 2 other bonus plants that we will be growing for our winter salad greens mix. Here they are: Red veined sorrel – https://migardener.com/store/red-veined-sorrel/ Super red romaine – https://migardener.com/store/super-red-romaine-lettuce/ Tango lettuce – https://migardener.com/store/tango-leaf-lettuce/ Arugula -https://migardener.com/store/slow-bolt-arugula-organic/ Ruby red lettuce…
Gardening can be rewarding, but often we forget how much more rewarding it would be if we could grow even a month or two longer. With the right types of plants and this simple low tunnel made for less than $50 we can do just that. Low tunnel build – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kobuJQFF0DM Send mail to: PO…
We are taking a quick November tour of the garden and a look at some things that are going on as well as doing some final clean up. It should be fun let’s go! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools,…
In this episode I will be showing you how I made a complete indoor kitchen herb garden for under $50 including lights. This super simple project will have you growing fresh herbs and even vegetables in no time at all. Links: 4″ Happy leaf LED – https://www.happyleafled.com/shop/procyon-mini-4 (Use promo code MIGARDENER for 5% off) Screw…
We will be answering many of the common composting questions that come up here on the channel. I hope you enjoy and I also hope you are composting! Trash can composting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kQh6xCQqZg $5 Compost sifter – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Mf4fXRrL8 Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack,…
If you are looking for a different dish to make that is sweet, savory, and a bit spicy then look no further. This healthy garden fresh recipe is delicious and worth making at any time of the year. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds…
We are cleaning up the garden today. Winter is coming and it is time to get the garden ready. 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:…
What is the best way to handle strawberry runners? Do you leave them on permanently, wait till spring, or cut them off? I will show you what I do, but the choice is yours. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools,…
We are planting our fall garlic. Garlic should be planted 4-5 inches apart and they should be planted around 30-35 days until the first frost. Garlic are a fun and easy plant to grow and are very expensive in the store, so give them a try! We do more than, JUST, YouTube! Check more MIgardener…
Grab your pepper plants and bring them indoors. Here is how! This will be a complete walk through so you can go out and get it done now before jack frost does your plants in. let me know how your plants do! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom…
Everyone has been wanting to see an update on the Mediterranean garden after 5 months and never watering it besides what it gets from the rain. This garden is thriving! 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…
Saving basil seeds is easy and something that anyone can do. Free seed saves money, and helps to connect us to where our food comes from full circle. Save your seeds! Seed saving playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmT1H52OB8n0qd1F0qDBtTKj4NcSX4EPP Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden…
I get asked almost daily about companion planting and what plants do better next to others. This confusing topic not only hurts beginning gardeners but also isn’t founded on any grounds of fact. There are elements that can be used to increase success but it has absolutely no baring on anything to do with two…
We are harvesting seeds for our next years garden. In this episode we will be showing you how to save bean seeds! They are easy to save and just a few pods is all you need for next years garden! Seed saving playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmT1H52OB8n0qd1F0qDBtTKj4NcSX4EPP Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
Grow all year long Spring, summer, fall, and even winter with a low tunnel for your raised beds. This guide will show you how simple it is! Here is the calculation: arc length = (2πR) x (180/360) Here is everything I used: Shade cloth: http://amzn.to/2jsDbYI PVC Clips: http://amzn.to/2f9tT2D Pipe Straps: http://amzn.to/2eYzHYR Pex 3/4″ piping: http://amzn.to/2wthrxe…
In this episode we will be fertilizing our perennials. It is important to do and something not enough people are doing. We cover when the best time to fertilize your plants is, as well as the best type of fertilizer to use on perennials in the fall. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI…
You have all asked for an update, so here it is! A giant crimson tomato update. We have been saving seeds, getting more tomatoes, we have been contacted by shady plant breeders, and there are even knockoffs. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack,…
There is good news and bad news to having a weed free garden. The good news is you can have one and anyone can do it, the bad news is it doesn’t just happen. It takes a little bit of work and persistence. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of…
Everyone wants to know the secret to growing 10 foot tall tomato plants, and truly we are happy to share the 6 steps to getting 10+ foot tall tomato plants because it isn’t a secret at all! Anyone can grow them with these tips. Grow more tomatoes in less space, feed your family, and amaze…
