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Cold stratifying seeds is simple and easy, but many gardeners fail to do it. This episode covers how to do it, what cold stratification is, which plants need it, and which ones don’t need it.
Growing from seed can be tricky to figure our when to start them indors, when to move them outdoors, how soon to start, and all the other tricky things that come with seed starting, But there is a simple way to start seeds, and that is to just direct sow them. In this video I…
I am so excited to set up our harvest right freeze drier! I have been waiting for this for so long and finally the day has come for me to get it and put it together. The assembly was so easy and the instructions were crystal clear. Great job Harvest Right and thanks for sending…
In this episode I will share with you a method of making your own seed potatoes so you never have to buy them ever again! We do more than, JUST, YouTube! Check more MIgardener below: Start growing! Visit our online store for heirloom seeds, custom blend fertilizers and gardening tools. We ship worldwide! website/shop: http:www.migardener.com/store…
When starting seeds, the correct size container is important. In this episode we will cover what size containers work best, what to plant in them, how long the seedlings can survive in them, and so much more!
Seed starting can be expensive, and these 7 tools are no exception. They can be a beneficial tool to help seed starting but by no means are they needed.
Many of you want to try starting seeds and get overwhelmed by all the tools and products out there. The fact of the matter is, you don’t need everything in the wold to start seeds. So in this episode I will outline the 5 things you need to start seeds successfully indoors.
Winter sowing is a very simple way of starting seeds. In this episode we will talk about how to winter sow, the best seeds for winter sowing, and the best time for winter sowing.
What is the best way to store seeds to keep them at peak freshness, what methods are better than others, how old is too old when germinating seed, and do I have a seed hoarding problem? All that and more on today’s episode.
Gardeners get hung up on growing zones and fear them as if they will ruin their season if they pick a variety “out of their zone”. Growing zones only have to do with the average coldest tempurature during winter, and nothing to do with anything else.
Growing houseplants can be challenging, but also very theraputic. I like to grow them in the winter when everything is cold and dead outside to keep my mind occupied.
When it comes to desert loving plants and arid growing zones, the plants prefer a special type of soil. The basic potting mix holds on to too much water and will cause issues with root development and plant health.
We do a biweekly walkthrough of our orchard even in winter to inspect for damage from pests and frostbite and actively take measures to prevent the damage. Dormant oil: https://amzn.to/3IsD32h Orchard spray: https://amzn.to/3KvM50f Heirloom vegetable seeds: https://www.migardener.com
We have been living with a living fence for 5 years now, so I figured we would do an update as to how it is doing, how we like it, and the benefits we have experienced with it. I will also go over some of the things I have learned with it that I would…
Plants need water, however when it is super cold plants don’t take up as much water as they would in the summer. We water our garden if there is no snow and the soil is thawing, because this can cause tender root tips to dry and cause damage.
How early is too early? Can you start seeds too early? Is it necessary to start seeds indoors? We will talk about al this and more in todays episode. Enjoy! We do more than, JUST, YouTube! Check more MIgardener below: Start growing! Visit our online store for heirloom seeds, custom blend fertilizers and gardening tools.…
The MIgardener HQ is undergoing some massive renovations, and construction. Before we move we have to finish those things up. We will bring you all along for a tour and. walkthrough of the building. Hope you enjoy! We do more than, JUST, YouTube! Check more MIgardener below: Start growing! Visit our online store for heirloom…
Some of the highlights from the past year, and what I am looking forward to in 2022. I hope you all are safe, healthy, and have a prosperous new year.
For thousands of years farmers and gardeners have used wood ash to nurish their crops, amend soil, and feed their families. Wood ash is rich in potassium (potash) but also Calcium. Plants will greatly benefit from both of these minerals along with over 20+ other trace minerals included. pH test strips I use: https://amzn.to/3Jru5Uc 650+…
In 2015 we uploaded a video that went viral. It was titled “How to build raised beds for cheap” and in that video we showed how you could build a raised bed for as inexpensive as possible. In this episode we are doing the same. How much more will it cost? Let’s find out.
We all fear failure, and we all want to be the best that we can be. In this episode I will share with you 4 crops that I have failed at growing, but haven’t quit growing. As well as somethings I plan to do differently to increase my chances of success.
We all like the idea of not buying soil, but the alternative is using compost and garden soil with loads of bugs in it. This is never fun to bring into the house and so in this episode I will share with you 3 ways to sterilize your soil to make it better for indoor…
Animal bedding makes a terrific mulch to keep soil warm throughout wineter and help the plants break dormancy faster in the springtime.
As a paret we always childproof the home, but it never dawned on me to childproof the garden. In this episode I will share with you one of the scariest things that has ever happened to me in the garden and in my life. Hopefully it will serve as a PSA to open your eyes…
We are going to be restoring some garden tools, and in this video I will show you how to do it the way my Grandpa taught me. Sharpener: https://amzn.to/3djU4xK Sand paper: https://amzn.to/3dcNCsu Boiled linseed oil: https://amzn.to/3plLEf8
Here is a list of 5 garden tools I don’t enter the garden without. They also make great gifts for anyone who is a gardener. Square hoe: https://amzn.to/3pBMuVl Hori Hori: https://migardener.com/products/hori-hori?_pos=1&_psq=hori&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Micro-tip snips: https://migardener.com/products/fiskars-micro-tip-snips?_pos=1&_psq=micro&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Long handled trowel: https://amzn.to/3pgauwZ Hand trowel: https://amzn.to/3odrDIf Bypass pruner: https://amzn.to/3Dg5Dkn
We are growing fruit trees in our orchard and there is yearly chores to do. We are winter pruning our trees. Hope you enjoy!
In today’s episode I will go over 4 four things you need to know to comost like a pro.
Thinning is something that every gardener fears doing at some point, but it also is something that will make a big difference in the overall health of the crop. In this episode I will cover what plants need to be thinned, how to thin, when to thin, and some plants you don’t have to thin…
We are growing lots of swiss chard in the garden. Swiss chard is one of my favorite crops to grow because of how stunning it is.
