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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…
I get asked a lot which is better for starting seeds for the vegetable garden, Seed Starting Mix or Potting Soil, and today I’m answering. Seed Starting 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV4yju06I54 Buy stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Preorder my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Our Music is by our friend Daniel…
Grab some Epic 6-Cell Trays: http://bit.ly/3dfot1s – Every year I update my seed starting methods for better results, consistency, and health of my seedlings. In addition to some slight planting method adjustments, the biggest addition in 2021 are these Epic 6-Cell trays, which last dramatically longer than the cheap plastic flimsy trays sold at many…
Make Your Own Seeding Soil Mix! Potting soils can get expensive, but they pale in comparison to what Seeding Soils cost. There’s nothing special about Seeding mixes in particular, but the qualities that make a good seeding soil are necessary to really maximize your germination and early growth results. Yes, seeds will sprout in just…
Start Your Vegetable Seeds Indoor Early To Get A Jump Start On Spring! In temperate climates, the growing season is often just not long enough to get the most out of your tomato, peppers, cucumber, or other warm weather crops. For the plants to flower, fruit, and produce for you, they need a specific amount…
Starting Your Favorite Vegetables Early Indoors Is Fun and Easy! Not only that, it is often necessary. Certain summer crops need the extra time to grow, especially if you live in a temperate region with an extended winter. Join me today as I show you the basic tools and accessories that you’re going to need…
Growing Corn From Early Starter Plants…Part 3 Planting, Finally! In this video, we continue on with growing our corn early so that we can get a head start on spring. Part 3 of the 3-part series focuses on what we do with our corn plants after they have already germinated, transitioned to their larger intermediate…
Growing Corn From Early Starter Plants…Part 2! In this video, we continue on with growing our corn early so that we can get a head start on spring. Part 2 of the 3-part series focuses on what we do with our corn plants after they have already germinated and are outgrowing their plugs! Known as…
Corn, Once The Garden Darling. One of the most popular crops of past backyard gardens, corn has fallen out of favor recently. Large, cheap to buy at the grocery store, and a bit tricky during pollination time as you need several plants to ensure healthy ears. Despite all that, a HIGHLY rewarding crop to grow…
Learning how to start seeds is one of the areas of gardening I get the most questions about…and for good reason! It’s a complicated process where many things can go wrong. In this video, we’ll go through my current method for seed starting indoors under grow lights, including discussion of seed starting, the best trays,…
In today’s video, I show you the different soil mixtures that I use here on the farm, why I use them, and how I make them! For the Ultimate Soil Mixture for all ages of plants, I use 45% Coco fiber, 45% compost, 2% Rock Dust, 2% Oyster Flakes, 2% Alfalfa Meal, 2% Canola Meal,…
In this episode we will be talking about seed starting mixes and comparing the two we have used with great results and comparing the price to the quality to see if the price is justified by the quality. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds…
A continued episode in the series for our mastering seed starting guide. This episode will be about the seed starting mix. We will talk about what makes a good growing medium and why it makes a difference. Kit components: Growlight – https://amzn.to/2HhAX6N Digital timer – https://amzn.to/2qhKeE1 Heat mat – https://amzn.to/2v4f6xt 72 cell tray – https://amzn.to/2JrP8qu…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Seed starting mixes are essential for sowing many vegetables, herbs and flowers. But with so much to sow over the coming weeks and months, they can be expensive – unless you make your own. A few simple ingredients can be combined to make a mix that’s just…
Back again with Steven Cornett of Nature’s Always Right. In this video I asked him to share how me makes his potting soil and seed starting mix in bulk. We go through his entire process of making his mix from scratch along with the reasoning BEHIND why he does it the way he does it.…
Make your own seed starting mix for a fraction of the cost. 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!…
How to Make the BEST Seed Starting Mix. Back to Eden Start a Organic Garden Method 101 with wood Chips. Then add just WORM Castings on top. Inspired by Paul Gautschi.
This year we are trying a new mix from last year. We used an african violet mix last year and it worked well, but we want to eep trying new things to really see what is the best out there. This mix would also be awesome for a potting mix! Send mail to: PO box…
