I get asked all the time about garden fertilizers. I have an unusual answer and video for you today. This is not your typical How To Video. And I mention this project in the video: TheYouthFarm.org Every day is a good day to give. Donate and support teens growing...
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4 Step Pest & Disease Management Process + How to Scout for Pests in Your Garden
How to protect your vegetable crops and garden from pests and diseases. Tracking pest populations this growing season can help you get ahead of the life cycle of insects next year. For more info go to http://www.bkfarmyards.com/pestfree
100% Garden commitment doesn’t mean 100% Perfect!
Growing food can have its challenges. It's your commitment that keeps you seeding, transplanting and harvesting. What's YOUR level of commitment? Here's my best tips for different commitment levels. What can you do to be 100% committed? Don't worry... 100% committed...
Aeroplus 6000 – 3 Stage Compost Bin Review
If you love aerobic compost (and what gardener doesn't?!), then you're probably wondering what type of bin is right for you. Marjory Wildcraft sent me an awesome gift and I thought I would do a quick review of my first month with the Aeroplus compared to my simple...
Maximize Your Garden Pleasure – Harvest Every Last Pepper
Sometimes I talk about planning your crops so you maximize your harvest. Sometimes I talk about how to use garden statistics to double your yield. There's another angle to this conversation... And it's all about trust. Trusting that more food will grow if you make...
After a flood… yes, you can rebuild your vegetable garden
Now... if you experienced a surge of 5-10 feet of water, your garden is probably the least of your concerns right now. For those of you who experienced lighter flooding, this video may help you begin to strategize next steps. It doesn't solve all your problems. I'd...
2 Unusual Recipes for End-of-Season Tomato Plant Harvests (Only for the Brave)
This video might be a bit controversial... This is for you, die-hard tomato lover! Everything in moderation, right? Remember: Never eat anything that doesn't smell or taste good to you. That's YOUR individual body letting you know that it's probably not for you 😉 And...
My morning ritual: Harvesting fresh salad for the day
Here's a quick harvest salad of arugula, spinach, radish, turnip, fennel, celery, kale and cilantro... all from a couple square feet of growing space. Join me for my Grow Your Own Vegetables course and you too could be harvesting fresh meals from your garden daily....
Eclipses & Gardening – Intro to planting with the moon
Your plants can get an extra boost of energy if you plant your seeds during the right part of the moon's cycle. PLUS... I have an event going on RIGHT NOW and for the next few days: https://growyourownvegetables.org/gf1/ It's kind of like an eclipse... only available...
Wild Food Foraging in the Michigan Woods
How did I get into growing my own food? I hung out in my mom's garden and spent tons of hours on nature trails with my parents identifying plants and birds. The forest is SO inspiring... and has tons of tasty goodies. Get on out there and hunt for those wild plants...
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