The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
Just starting out? Let’s start at the very beginning, with starting seeds. Sowing seeds isn’t quite as simple as A, B, C but with these easy to follow tips, you’ll be growing in no time! In this week’s video, Ben explains everything in this comprehensive guide to successful seed starting. Look no further! Everything you…
Leggy Seedlings, It Happens Every Year. Tall, thin, and generally weak young plants that we’re trying to get going so we can have a head start on the growing season. Great way to increase our summer window, but it only works if we can build tough, resilient plants to be eventually moved out into the…
Winter getting you down? Can’t wait to get growing? In this week’s episode Ben warms our hearts with his selection of vegetables that you can start sowing in February. You can feel really smug knowing that you’re getting a head start on the growing season and there’s a surprisingly wide variety to choose from. But…
Learn how to grow kohlrabi from seed to harvest with this complete tutorial! In this video, we show you how to germinate kohlrabi seeds in eggshells, care for the seedlings, and transplant them into larger pots and a raised bed. Follow along as we take you through the entire process, from start to finish. Whether…
Think you can’t sow in late summer? Think again! In fact, by sowing follow-on crops, you can maximise your growing space to give you two crops for the space of one. Sound good? Then watch this week’s episode as Ben reveals the many crops you can plant. Don’t worry, it’s not too late to start…
Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we get a second sowing of late summer crops, as well as prepare for our fall garden. It’s crazy how fast the season passes us by, but there’s still PLENTY of growing time left in most zones. Grab a drink, grab your seeds, and get your planting…
We are growing BIG this year! We are hoping to grow more food this year than every other year, and to do so we are growing tons of seedlings early indoors. In todays episode I will walk you all through the complete list of things we are growing currently. We will be adding even more…
Eliminate mold and mildew with this guide! Using these 5 simple tips you will begin to have better quality plants, better soil, and less mold and mildew.
Looks like @Jacques in the Garden and I didn’t start enough seeds for Spring 2022, so we’re back with some more casual seed starting tips and tricks. Grab your seeds, grab a drink, sit back, relax, and start seeds with us for the season ahead. 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Royal Carpet 01:29 – Panache…
Sprouting finicky seeds can be frustrating to say the least. In this video we will outline some tips and tricks to speed up germination, as well as increase the germination of different seeds so that you have more success with seed starting.
We are stareting seeds finally! Seeds like tomato, pepper, asparagus, onion, kale, cabbage, eggplant, and herbs. It will be a very exciting season!
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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…
While you can buy seedling mix to start seeds, we find it a bit lackluster in most cases. You can and should have some fertility in a seedling mix, especially if you’re starting indoors and growing for a while before you transplant into the garden. Here are three different ways to make your own seed…
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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.
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Join @Jacques in the Garden and I as we start our first batch of spring seeds! Whether you’re in the dead of winter or are beginning to think of starting yourself, grab a warm drink and soak up some gardening knowledge. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links…
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.
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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.…
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…
Grab some Epic 6-Cell Trays: https://bit.ly/3vS2K66 – Stunted seedlings are a huge demotivator in the garden. It’s happened to me more than I’d like to admit. Here are all of our solutions to troubleshoot if you’re struggling with your seedlings. 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – Bad Seeds 01:08 – Not Thinning 01:47 – Over Watering…
If you are new to Gardening or passionate about growing your own food then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are growing in spring summer autumn or winter you will find all sorts of videos related to the vegetable you are growing, helping you have a successful harvest. This “How To” channel will…
Today we show you our new well that just got drilled along with a little manufactured home site prep work that has been done. We also winter sow some of our vegetables to get ready for the spring garden. Winter sowing is a great way to get your veggies a head start so they Thrive!…
Just a really quick update about some of the new seed starting options we’re trying this, and it’s all because of you guys! So thanks (as always) for the tips, advice, feedback, and support!
