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The next episode in our completely organic, complete growing guide series! I can’t believe we have not yet done one on basil, but I guess we haven’t so here we go! In this epiosde we are going to discuss how to grow basil when it comes to pruning, spacing, fertilizing, watering, temperature, and variety selection.…
Blight is something that every gardener fears. Tomatoes are prone to blight and almost every gardener faces it as some point in their life. However there are 2 tricks to getting rid of blight, and even preventing it in the first place. The best part is they are not only easy to do for anyone,…
That is right… Sweet potatoes growing in Michigan. It is possible! Many think you need to live down South to grow them well, however they are very easy to grow and perfectly suited for our climate. Give them a shot! In this growing guide we will talk about how to grow sweet potatoes (not yams),…
Growing cabbage in containers?!? Say it isn’t so! That is right, it is so! Cabbage does very well in containers and if you have the space you can grow it too! In this episode I will be showing you how to grow cabbage on your porch, patio, or container garden. I will also be talking…
In this episode I will be showing you how to florida weave your tomatoes one manned style! The florida weave is the most effective, cheapest, and simplest ways to trellis lots of tomatoes. All you need are a few materials, a buddy (if available), and you are on your way to growing amazing tomatoes! Send…
pruning fruit trees will help in many ways. It will help with fruit yields, reduce transplant shock, increase air flow, disease reduction, and keeping the overall size to something managable. We will talk about the 3 D’s of pruning, as well as the CAC rule. if you know about those two rules, you will be…
Broccoli is not something that crosses many gardeners minds as something that can or should be grown in containers, however it is actually very easy to grow broccoli in containers! In fact it is so easy, I grow 3 broccoli in a single pot! This episode will show you how to do it, and will…
In this container gardening episode we discuss how to grow tomatoes! We are going to talk about sunlight requirements, pot size, fertilizing, watering, determinant versus indeterminant, how to prevent blossom end rot when growing in containers, and we also will talk about which types of tomatoes do best in containers (large vs. small tomatoes). I…
In this complete growing guide we will be explaining how to grow asparagus in containers. Asparagus is a very fun plant to grow and is highly underappreciated. An early spring vegetable and a super nutrient dense one at that! Asparagus is more challanging than most other plants, but with this video I hope it will…
In this new series we cover how to grow specific plants in containers. We will be covering how to grow them, fertilizer requirements, soil requirements, sunlight requirments, watering, as well as pot / container size. Get ready to take your container garden to a whole new level! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI…
In this video we are running over the basics to having a successful patio garden. NOTE: We will be having more in-depth videos to come talking about specific plants, but this is for those who have an idea about growing plants, but might need a bit more help with a patio / container garden. As…
in this growing guide we will be showing you how to grow swiss chard. We will talk about temperature requirements, soil requirements, ph requirements, and spacing. It is a very easy plant to grow and will produce loads of food for you and your family. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+…
In this complete growing guide we will be talking about how to grow broccoli fro start to finish. It is a very easy plant to grow and we will show you how to grow it organically! We will cover how to fertilize your brocoli plants, how much sun they need, watering requirements, how to prevent…
In this episode we will be walking you through the complete growing guide for growing organic spinach. Having this delicious green in the garden is something that everyone should experience. It is easy to grow and is a very cold hardy, early spring vegetable that takes very few days to mature. grow spinach today! Send…
Celery is one of the trickiest plants to grow! Not only are the seeds small, they have special requirements that make them quite the stubborn seed to get sprouting. With the few tricks that we outline in this episode it will give you the best success at starting your seeds, and you can grow celery…
Rhubarb is a plant that many gardenrs wish they could grow, and even more of them overcomplicate how to grow it. In this tutorial we are going to break down just how easy it is to grow from seed, and we will be following up on it with a complete growing guide later on. What…
I get asked all the time from beginning gardeners what can be started indoors, how long till the seeds can be started indoors, when can the seeds be started, if the seeds can even be started indoors, when the seedlings should be safe outdoors, when is the best time to start seeds, and a billion…
This is one of the simplest methods for removing, killing, contoling, and ultimately treating aphids on indoor plants. This method can be applied to outdoor plants as well. All you need is tape! Don’t go to the store and buy a bunch of expensive sprays and dusts, this method is literally free and takes just…
Keeping your mint plant properly groomed will ensure the fragrant oils are flowing. Mint will loose its scent after a little while if it is allowed to grow woody. The best way to fix that is to trim it all ack. Pruning will encurage new shoots and make your mint 3 to 4 times more…
Lavender is a fragrant plant, edible flowers, and used in soaps, and tea, and so much more. We love it because they honeybees collect some nectar from it. We are saving seeds from our plants today and I am going to show you just how easy it is to save lavender seed! Send mail to:…
Saving asparagus seed is a great way to get more people growing food, or to expand your asparagus patch for free! It is an easy plant to grow and you don’t have to do anything to help it go to seed. We also discuss the difference between male and female asparagus. Hopefully, you enjoyed and…
A complete guide to prepairing your beds for spring. This guide covers cover crop, growing perennials, mulching, and even tarping your garden beds. This is easy, organic, and will save you lots of money and hassle in the long run. .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.migardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the fun on facebook @…
Compost tea! It is the perfect soil conditioner, the perfect way to supercharge the garden, and it is FREE! This method of compost tea making is called steaped tea. It is much faster and more convenient for young gardeners, or in a pinch when your garden need a little greening up. Brewed compost tea is…
Plants are 60-70% water. This is why watering your plants is important to having a successful garden. Too much water however is not a good thing either and can lead to about as many problems as underwatering can. In this video i explain how to tell when your plants need water, and when they need…
The location and direction of a garden is very important when determining how much sun it will recieve. By planning ahead, mapping the sun, and doing a little homework before putting the beds in, you can optomize your chances of having a successful garden. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
Everything you need to know about growing watermelons is here! We hope you will try them, they are very rewarding, and super delicious. In this episode we discuss planting watermelon, temperatures, nutrient requirements, fertilizing, trellis or not to trellis watermelon, and watering requirements. Enjoy! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties…
In this video we are planting and growing Zucchini, however the same information applies to bush squash. It is a super productive plant, and a great plant to grow for those who love sharing their harvest. We discuss in this episode Watering, how to plant, spacing, starting from seed or starts, and fertilizing. Send mail…
In this complete growing guide we will cover everything you need to know about growing Cucumbers. No matter if you are growing in a square foot garden, in ground garden, or in a container garden, this growing guide will apply. We cover fertilizing, watering, spacing, sunlight requirements, soil type, and trellising. Thanks for watching and…
In this growing guide we will go over the start to finish of growing radishes. These root vegetables are super easy to grow and are popular among beginner gardeners because of their fast maturing rate. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden…
This super simple tutorial is for the mushroom lover, as well as the gardener. Organic mushroom compost is an expensive resource, but a very beneficial one. Fungal innoculated compost is great for the garden because it brings in benegicial bacteria as well as helps colonize the roots of plants to help uptake nutrients and fight…
