John Dindia of Spirit of Walloon Farm shares how he constructed his Root Barrel Washer, what it's good for (and NOT good for), and how it saves time on his farm.
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How to Make Garden Harvest Bouquets
Flowers are food for the soul. Collect flowers, herbs and vegetables from your garden and create beautiful bouquets. These bouquets are very functional as well, preserving your harvest so your herbs & veggies are fresh when you cook them. Enter your garden...
Quick Video – Drip Irrigation Systems for Garden Beds
Discover the components of a drip irrigation system and how to put them together. For less than $100 USD and a couple hours of your time, you can completely automate your garden watering (as long as you remember to recharge the batteries on your timer!). Check out...
Overhead Hose Trolley for Small Gardens & Greenhouses
Would you mind watering the garden everyday if there was an overhead hose trolley in place? While you’d probably like to find ways to eliminate watering plants all together… sometimes you need to water. Here’s how to deal with heavy hoses that kink and trip you...
Does Gardening Provide Independence?
This is not my usual how-to video. When a whole nation celebrates independence, I have to take a moment to consider whether it's worth celebrating as an idea. Spoiler Alert: I have mixed feelings.
How many “Greens” plants does it take to feed you? (Swiss chard, kale, collards, etc)
You can grow a large portion of your diet in a very small space. Check out my favorite meal (consists of 50% greens), and how much space you need to grow this meal for yourself. Please comment: what greens are a big part of your diet and what are you growing?
My Dinosaur Sat on My Shitake: Help us bring this children’s book to life!
Last winter, we published My Dinosaur Ate My Broccoli and we were (temporarily) a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. We have story-boarded the next two books in the series: My Dinosaur Sat on My Shitake AND My Dinosaur Farted in My Greenhouse. Learn more & grab your copies:...
Finding New Life in the Garden: Seeding, Sprouting & Propagating
I like to grow wherever I am, and I'm spending some time in San Diego with a friend's garden. If I want to grow some food for myself while I'm here, how can I use what's present in the garden to increase the harvest? SPOILER ALERT: I'm taking advantage of the plant's...
(Aerobic) Compost Bin Design Tips – Quick Tour of Brooklyn
On my quick tour through Brooklyn, I gathered video of some well built 3-part aerobic compost bins. Get inspired with these sturdy, efficient and mostly inexpensive bin designs.
Viewer Questions: Perlite, Rockwool & Coconut Coir – Life Cycle Sustainability Questions
Growing your own seedlings raises so many questions about the right materials for your seed starting mix. Viewers ask questions about perlite, rock wool & coconut coir. At 7:20, I share some life cycle sustainability questions I ask when sourcing materials to try...
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Should You Separate Seedlings Before Planting? Here’s How to Decide with Confidence
You're looking at a six-pack of tomato seedlings. Two stems in one cell. The label doesn't say whether to separate them or plant them together. And you're...












