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Everyone thinks it is a secret closely guarded by gardeners around the world. How are their gardens so lush, bountiful, and productive? The secret isn’t a secret, so that is why I am sharing it with you so you can have a successful and productive garden too! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI…
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…
What happens when we take one of the best potting mixes around and fill a raised bed with it? While this is not something I recommend doing, it will be fun to see how everything grows! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer,…
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…
In this video we will be re-growing a pineapple from a store bought pineapple top! This is a fun project that anyone can do and you can even get it to fruit again in just a few years time! You can download the GrowIt app HERE: http://growitmobile.com/ Follow us @MIgardener on the GrowIt app to…
Harvesting lettuce in a cut and come again fashion is something more people need to be doing. It allows you to grow more food in less space, get longer harvests into the growing season, and allows you to grow your plants much closer together. Try it! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040…
When you water your garden there are many different methods and many different ways to get the water to the roots however many people fail to remember that their soil needs oxygen because it is alive with trillions of bacteria, fungi, and plant roots. How you water can greatly determine how much oxygen is given…
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…
This is not a joke or a prank. Growing up to 18 pounds of apples in containers is amazing enough, but even more amazing is they only take up 1 square foot. Here is where I got our trees: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Columnar-Apple-Trees.htm Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO…
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…
Growing 5-10 times more food in 5-10 times less space has been seen as impossible thanks to traditional spacing. Thanks to High Intensity spacing and gardening we can grow more in less space meaning more food for your family! Give it a try. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of…
Newly planted trees need care to reduce stress and ensure good fruit set the following year. There are many ways to mess up when pruning and so I will show you the right way to ensure a healthy tree, healthy root system, and your orchard will thank you! Cutting Propagation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JWnf_UKJ0k Send mail to:…
Up potting is a necessity for anyone starting from seed who wants to continue healthy growth without stressing the plants. This process will give them a larger home and allow them to grow until we transplant them into the ground. In this video we will show you how to up pot, when to up pot,…
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…
In this complete growing guide we are growing strawberries! Strawberries are a delicious treat but can be very expensive. Not only are they delicious but they are so easy to grow! In this episode we will talk about sunlight, watering, pH, fertilizing, when to pull out your plants. starting from bare root, pruning runners, and…
Figs are some of the most highly prized fruits, rich in fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants, they often cost a lot in stores due to their short shelf life. Now you can grow your own figs right outside your door! This complete growing guide will walk you through everything there is to growing figs from soil…
Zone 6 Pomegranates in Michigan! Unbelievable? Start believing! We got these fully mature pomegranate bushes from here: We are not being sponsored or paid by them so let them know we sent you! http://amzn.to/2oshni9 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 we will be doing a complete growing guide on pear trees! Growing pears is rewarding and delicious, so this growing guide will get you growing pears like a pro in no time. We will be taling about fertilizing, sunlight, watering, pruning, soil type, pH, and some other care tips that will certainly…
How to assemble a raised bed garden in less than 5 minutes with no tools. This isn’t a scam or a joke, and I am blown away. We actually got these for $10 at Walmart last fall when the gardening stuff was on clearance. Here is a link to a slightly larger one than we…
In this episode we are talking about how to grow apple trees! They are some of the most iconic fruit trees for the home gardener and orchard but many people over complicate this very easy tree to grow. In this episode we will talk about fertilizing, sunlight, soil type, watering, pruning, training branches, and other…
Peaches are the most rewarding and delicious fruit you can grow. Delicious, juicy, and so vibrant. In this episode I will show you how to grow them from start to finish as we talk about fertilizing, sunlight, pruning tips, care tips, planting, soil conditions, and watering. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040…
In this episode I will show you everything there is to growing cherry trees! We talk about pH, watering, fertilizing, sunlight, and other general care tips that will have you yielding hundreds of pounds of cherries on a single tree! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO…
A home orchard is fun and something more and more people are doing, but many mistakes are made that lead to discouragement and failure. This guide will get you growing, help you succeed, and before long you will be growing hundreds of pounds of fruit in your back yard! Send mail to: PO box 131…
