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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…
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…
In this video, I show how much money you can save or earn by growing your own lettuce or salad crops at home instead of paying inflated prices at the supermarket! Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds (featured in the video) in the USA: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ and use SSME2020 for a 5% discount. In…
Now that spring has officially sprung, we’ve once again begun hearing from a number of you, and many are asking the same question: How do we actually plant into a Ruth Stout garden? And more specifically, how do we direct sow our seeds, how do we transplant our seedlings, and how do we plant clones,…
Today’s video is to mark the fact that the sowing season is starting to gradually pick up! In this video, I demonstrate the simple art of sowing seeds in modules for fantastic harvests. Sowing seeds is so important because it sets up the plant for the rest of its life, however, seed sowing is often…
One thing that can put gardeners off sowing seeds directly is sporadic germination, however there are some simple principles that can be followed to reduce this from happening and start to achieve consistent & great results from direct sowing. This video walks you through, step-by-step, the method I use to sow seeds directly and I…
In this video, I give you my best five seed sowing and seedling growing tips in trays or containers for planting out into the home vegetable garden. Rolling Sifter mentioned in the video https://rollingsifter.ecwid.com/ use Compostyng (yes with a “y”) during checkout for a 10% discount. Cheryl (a registered nurse by trade invented and hand…
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Today’s video is a complete guide to how I start seeds off in module or cell trays to ensure the best germination possible for the least effort possible. Sowing seeds is such a wonderful thing to do but it is often overcomplicated, therefore this is the simple method I use to start all my vegetable…
Planting A Garden For The First Time Can Be Confusing. One of the more debated topics, even among seasoned gardeners, is whether to Direct Seed your crops, or use Starter Plants. As if planning out your garden in 2021 wasn’t hard enough! I firmly believe that both planting methods have their place, and in this…
This video contains the Exciting and fascinating process of germination planting seed and then a time-lapse video of the germination process for 10 days without a grow light. Time-lapse Broccoli Sprouts is just a baby version of broccoli. https://youplanttube.blogspot.com/
Make Your Own Potting Soil and Save Huge! Potting or container soil is one of the largest expenses of having your own backyard garden. Although it is readily available at most garden centers and home improvement stores, what you find there is often overpriced, and most certainly underwhelming. In this video I show you how…
Today we are doing a quick gardening project to help us get our seed spacing right. The materials for this project cost around $20 and took less than an hour. Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefuge/ My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing starts with sowing. Give your seeds the best possible start and you’ll have lots of delicious harvests to look forward to! Get ahead by sowing seeds on windowsills or in greenhouses, tunnels and cold frames while it’s still too early to plant outdoors. In this short…
In this episode I show you how to direct sow small seeds in your bale garden. There are a few important tips to successfully sowing small seeds in your bale garden. After you watch this video you will know all the ins and outs to getting great germination and growth in your bale garden. Thanks…
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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,…
I LOVE sowing seeds! It is such a fun and exciting thing to do because for me, it usually means I know that whatever I am sowing will turn into something delicious! But there are two primary types of sowing; direct and in modules. In this video I talk about the differences and their benefits…
💛 📖 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…
It’s time that we started to sow some seeds, spring isn’t far away now. Please like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE xx #sowingseeds #sweatpeas
We previously constructed our new germination station in our basement. But now it’s time to start planting some vegetable seeds indoors, so that they can eventually be transplanted into our permaculture gardens later in the spring. This is our definitive guide to starting seeds indoors.
Today on Allotment Grow How we planted the first early potato seeds and planted the first of the vegetable seeds Please like, comment, share and subscribe xx #plantingpotatoes #sowingseeds
💛 📖 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…
