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i will be pruning my bluberry bushes, but I wanted to talk about when the best time to prune grapes, raspberry bushes, blackberry buses, and even fruit trees like peaches, apple trees, pear trees, and any other home orchard tree you can think of! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the…
The fall gardening season is winding down, but there is so much still going on! We hope you will stick around for the winter gardening season, Share with your friends, and that is a rap for the 2014 cottage garden! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @…
Just a little of what have harvested this year. Had many set backs but have learned from them. Planning now so that next year will be better. Thanks to Rob Bob for the Aztec corn and Spaghetti squash seeds and Southpaw Davey for the Goji berries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smK2ZrHn0OE
Today we look at the meaning of sustainability, where we are as a culture, and what sustainble means to most people. Of course this is a broad topic, and should be followed up in much more depth, but this scratches the surface as to what I believe, and what I think needs to be done…
This year was the first year we grew sunchokes or Jerusalem artichokes. We grew them all organically and have enjoyed having them in the garden. It is time to harvest, and lets see what we have! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on…
Saving broccoli seeds has never been so easy! This is a simple one to preserve, and a great way to ensure your vegetables can be saved for years to come. Save money by saving seeds! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+…
Having a strawberry plant is not just a joy, it is an oppertunity to share! When strawberry plants put out runners, they are a whole new plant, and that plant will send out runners as well, This effect snowballs and can feed the world with a single strawberry plant, and the act of sharing. So…
progress on my concrete pylons, the basket and a few thoughts on “sustainability”. Why I am concerned about the broad meaning that is being applied to the term “sustainable”. There are a lot of good people doing some very good things that make a wonderful contribution but I do not consider them as sustainable. True…
Join me as we harvest our giant celery, sunflowers, yard long beans, and more! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin us on Pinterest @ http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT Follow the fun on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/MI_Gardener Come tumble with us @ www.MIgardener.tumblr.com…
Join me as we harvest our giant celery, sunflowers, yard long beans, and more! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin us on Pinterest @ http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT Follow the fun on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/MI_Gardener Come tumble with us @ www.MIgardener.tumblr.com…
The last of the Heirloom tomatoes are being harvested. It was a great season, but sadly it is winding down. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+ @ http://www.google.com/+MIgardener Pin us on Pinterest @ http://www.pinterest.com/MIgardenerYT Follow the fun on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/MI_Gardener…
This was a very cool experience, I definitely would suggest it for everyone. I however do not believe this season was a good example of my gardens potential. The main reason is of how cold, wet, and cloudy it has been… All factors that will effect sugar levels in plants. Brix level chart – http://www.highbrixgardens.com/pdf/brix-chart.pdf…
Things are coming along for the bees, it is week 10 and things are getting better, but still it is going to be an uphill battle to prep them for winter. The small size of their hives has lead me to feed them with sugar syrup to produce more honey. This will be used as…
An update on the progression of the food forest as the summer begins to draw to a close. I share some of my ideas for the fall garden, and bring you guys a long for a clip of the harvest.
In this episode we cover how to plant a fall garden, and what plants you should put in the fall garden. Keeping things simple, and to the point as always, hope these tips help, and let us know what you plant in your fall garden! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join…
The title pretty much says it all. The goji berry that I grew indoors for a year, then moved outside for a year, then finally! out of nowhere it begins to bloom. yayyyy! Get your goji berry plant right HERE: http://amzn.to/2bPY8r2 MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener +1 me on Google+…
Just setting in the garden bringing everyone along for some exciting things happening to MIgardener, and just some work being done to make your viewing experience better. 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:…
The name volunteer plant gets tossed around quite a bit, but many people do not know what that even means. Also, is there a benefit to volunteer plants besides just getting free plants? all that and more will be discussed in this episode. Download our Free Tomato E-Book and Blog Posts @ http://www.MIgardener.com Check our…
Horticultural Systems Designer Ric Stern describes the beginning stages of what will be our new polyculture orchard system at the Florida Living Web Farm. Learn about the unique challenges that come with growing orchards in spodosol soils and glimpse the vision of what will become a food forest of abundance and diversity. More to come…
I get asked all the time if growing cantaloupe in a container is possible, and let me tell you, it absolutely is possible. Download our Free Tomato E-Book and Blog Posts @ http://www.MIgardener.com Check our gardening community @ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener View our daily gardening tips and pics @ Instagram: http://instagram.com/MIgardener Join our viewers at the…
Preserving the harvest of beans. Learn how to Can Beans- 00:46 Pickle Beans- 14:39 and Freeze Beans 23:56 Three simple and attainable food preservation techniques to be more self sustainable. Click time start or watch full episode. Give them a try! Thumbs of for preserving your harvest! Canning Beans- 00:46 Pickling Beans- 14:39 Freezing Beans…
Growing your own onion sets is a great thing if you are someone who uses them. This is because the seed suppliers will sell you onion sets at the price it would cost to buy a whole bag of full sized onions, So you are not getting anywhere with that method, however with making your…
Which is better? a produce stand, or a farmers market? How do the two compare? Interact with others on this topic @ http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener Download our Free Tomato E-Book and Blog Posts @ http://www.MIgardener.com Check our gardening community @ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener View our daily gardening tips and pics @ Instagram: http://instagram.com/MIgardener Join our viewers at the…
Today we celebrate 20K subscribers that is not only a milestone for us, but for all of us. It is thanks to our viewers that we can share our joy for gardening to the world. We really appreciate you all! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO…
Hey everyone on this episode we are going to learn how to propagate herbs and tomatoes with only one ingredient. Also stay tuned for Gardener Question of The Week & Youtube Gardener of The Week! Question of The Week: Does a compost pile have to be covered if it is on the ground i have…
This is, in my opinion, an excellent example of a true sustainable solution. I am well aware that some of my talking points leave questions. The next videos will address those that I see after reviewing further and consider comments made. These are my views and opinions. They have been developed by a lifetime of…
In this episode we cover the identification of a very popular garden pest, the cabbage moth. We also look at an easily confused culprit, the slug! The signs they leave, and the way to stop them in there tracks. FOLLOW US! WEBSITE: http://www.MIgardener.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/MIgardener TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MI_gardener TUMBLR: http://MIgardener.tumblr.com G+: https://plus.google.com/+MIgardener Send mail…
Why I feel we do not have a water shortage. Why I believe hydroponics is not sustainable. Sustainability starts with you (me). Sustainability will require courage.
The 2nd harvest of the year, but by far the largest one this year. Many more harvests to come, and so many more things will be ripening up! FOLLOW US! WEBSITE: http://www.MIgardener.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/MIgardener INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/MIgardener TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MI_gardener TUMBLR: http://MIgardener.tumblr.com G+: https://plus.google.com/+MIgardener .99 Heirloom Vegetable Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+…
I’ve been wanting to talk a bit about sustainability for quite some time. The term “Sustainable” has been bandied about and used as catchphrase to grab peoples attention but there is very little that is sustainable about most of the things I see being pushed. Yes, some of these things ARE good and have a…
