The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
Charles Dowding’s method of growing food is perhaps one of the most inspiring methods out there. He has developed his own style of no dig vegetable growing through his use of compost and the results really do speak for themselves. I decided to go and take a look at Homeacres to see what he is…
How many seeds should you plant per pot, hole, or cell when you’re starting seeds? It’s a great question and one that depends on…math! Not all seeds are created equal and not all seeds germinate the same…so learn how to get the best, healthiest seedlings possible! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn…
When you open up a bag of commercial potting mix, you expect to see little white specks in it without really questioning why they’re there. But what is perlite, really? What is perlite made of? What does it do for the soil, and is there a reason to add more? Here, we’ll explore the world…
It can be intimidating to start a greens garden, especially in the middle of summer! In this video, I show you how to start two types of kale and pak choy, transplant them, and fertilize a garden. It’s packed with little tips and tricks that help me make starting seeds and transplanting easy. This video…
Growing 5-10 times more food in 5-10 times less space has been seen as impossible thanks to traditional spacing. Thanks to High Intensity spacing and gardening we can grow more in less space meaning more food for your family! Give it a try. Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of…
We will begin the indoor gardening season just a bit later than normal this year. The garden will be a challange to grow as many things as possible in as small of space as possible. In this year’s garden we will be growing carrots, beets, radishes, greens, beans, and basil! All in 16 square feet.…
What better way to grow air plants than to actually levitate them in the air! I was sent a LYFE planter from the guys over at FLYTE and wanted to do a quick unboxing video and show you the planter in action. It’s sitting on my desk as we speak and is a fantastic way…
Pruning basil to promote growth is one of the easiest and best ways to have an unlimited supply of basil in your garden. Basil absolutely loves aggressive pruning, so with a few clever techniques it’s simple to create basil that is bushy, productive, and delicious. In this video, you will learn where to prune your…
See the new raised beds I use: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ Building a raised bed isn’t as hard as it seems. I went on a mission to build the simplest and cheapest raised garden beds possible. It took me about 15 minutes to build, and cost about $40 to make. Of course, you could save more if you…
If you have ever wondered what the big grubs are in your compost…they’re maggots. But more specifically, they’re the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly, and they’re actually not THAT bad for your compost…unless you have a lot of them. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/books →…
Ebb and flow, also known as flood and drain, is one of the coolest and easiest DIY hydroponic systems to set up. They combine the benefits of hydroponics with the ease of maintenance of a raised bed garden. I personally like to build these in a way that I can access them while standing up.…
Although the gardening season is winding down for the summer, it’s still possible to squeeze out another harvest with this zone-by-zone planting guide for August! Learn what to plant in August here as well: http://www.epicgardening.com/what-to-plant-in-august/ Find your Plant Hardiness Zone: → http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/phzmweb/interactivemap.aspx SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy My Books:…
The Kratky Method was first published in a paper in 2009 by B.A. Kratky, and describes a beautiful method of growing plants in a non-circulating hydroponic system. It’s a very simple, yet effective, way to grow plants hydroponically. Great for leafy greens like lettuce, kale, spinach, and a variety of herbs. I’ve even seen people…
Here are three quick ways to figure out what type of soil you have: clay, silt, sand, or (ideally) loam. It’s important to know what your soil composition is in order to make the right amendments and troubleshoot any growing issues you might have. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised Beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com → Buy…
Testing your soil for major nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium) is crucial to growing beautiful and nutritious veggies. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Soil testing kit I use: http://amzn.to/2afYHcH SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised…
Testing your soil pH is vital to avoid nutrient lockout and other growing issues. It’s not hard to do and the test is quite cheap. So get it done! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Soil…
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 growing guide we will be discussing pot size, fertilizing, watering, the types of carrots to grow, spacing, and soil type. Carrots are fun to grow and very easy to grow as well! Send mail to: PO box 131 Marysville, MI 48040 450+ varieties of Heirloom & Non-GMO Vegetable seeds .99/pack, fertilizer, garden tools,…
Kale microgreens are extremely nutrient dense and easy to grow. They only require a few materials and will be ready to harvest in about ten days or so. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. → Learn to…
Pak choy microgreens, also known as bok choy or asian cabbage, are a fantastic microgreen to grow for beginners. They’ll take about 8-9 days to get to a harvestable stage, although you can grow them past that timeframe if you wish! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links…
Amaranth microgreens are both uncommon and beautiful, with a bright red translucent color that lights up a plate. They’re also quite easy to grow, so long as you follow these simple instructions! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a…
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…
Cress microgreens are an interesting crop to grow, and have a different taste than most of the other microgreens out there. They have a few interesting quirks to them as far as growing goes as well, so be sure to watch! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links…
Arugula microgreens are the most popular microgreens both for home growers and restaurants as well. They’re spicy, delicious, nutritious, and grow extremely quickly. You can get over 3/4lb off of a single 10×20″ tray! IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we…
Microgreens are pretty easy to grow, but they do require the right soil and planting technique to avoid mold, over-planting, and best yields. In this video you’ll learn everything you need to know about planting microgreens. IN THIS VIDEO As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in…
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…
A simple overview of the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) for hydroponics – one of the most popular ways of growing plants hydroponically. It’s great for growing commercial basil, lettuce, and other herbs, and is also popular for home hydroponic growers due to the simplicity of setting it up. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Buy Birdies Raised…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Sowing salads now for fresh, young leaves in a matter of weeks is a great way to make the most of what’s left of the growing season. Cut-and-come-again salad leaves are quick and easy to grow and small enough to fit into almost any container, making them…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. If your space is limited and you’re looking for ways to increase the amount you can grow, then vertical gardening could be the perfect solution for you. With a little careful planning you can create your garden so plants that are happy to grow vertically still produce…
