November 2, 2024

VIDEO: Seed Viability Test 101

Don’t Throw Away Those Old Seeds! Actually, don’t use them either… Old seeds, unknown or untrusted seeds, or just plain crops that aren’t working out. How can we know if we are the problem, or if the seeds are the problem? Simple. Do a Seed Viability Test! A quick paper towel test under optimal conditions…

VIDEO: 5 Gardening Hacks for Seed Sowing Success

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. What could be easier than sowing seed…? Well, it turns out that quite a lot can go wrong! From problems germinating to incorrect spacing, sowing can be a bit hit and miss! How many times have you popped seeds in the garden and waited impatiently for your…

VIDEO: Gardening Disasters and How to Avoid Them

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing your own food can be a frustrating experience when crops fail, so a little planning can help you produce a healthy and productive garden. It’s easy to get caught up in planning how successful your garden will be this year, but spending some time considering potential…

VIDEO: How to Grow Healthier Seedlings Using Grow Lights

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Starting plants indoors can help you get a head-start on the growing season but it can be hard to give seedlings the light they would normally get during later months. If you want to ensure rapid, healthy growth of your seedlings after germination then using grow lights…

VIDEO: Seedling Production Part 12

Visit our website for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically at http://www.livingwebfarms.org Instructor Pat Battle teaches you how to start your garden from seed and keep it going all year from the Mills River Educational Farm. Learn about seeding and transplanting techniques and see how to step up your seedlings with the…

VIDEO: Seedling Production Part 7

Visit our website for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically at http://www.livingwebfarms.org Instructor Pat Battle teaches you how to start your garden from seed and keep it going all year. Learn the knowledge that will help you achieve great germination rates, pick the right varieties for your conditions, learn about potting soil…

VIDEO: Seedling Production Part 5

Visit our website for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically at http://www.livingwebfarms.org Potting soil solutions for all levels of gardeners/farmers are recommended and tips on how to combine soil amendments synergistically, how to using compost tea and more.

VIDEO: Seedling Production Part 1

Visit our website for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically at http://www.livingwebfarms.org Instructor Pat Battle teaches you how to start your garden from seed and keep it going all year. Learn the knowledge that will help you achieve great germination rates, pick the right varieties for your conditions, learn about potting soil…