This is exactly where I want to get to...over buying bags of soil from the big box stores and our nurseries only sell a truck load at a time. Unfortunately my beds are still sinking quite a bit each season and my cost doesn't quite get them filled without the introduction of more soil.
I am on day one of starting my garden. I’ve been outside all day trying to figure out where will I get all the pots for my seedlings. When I saw the solo cups… I literally screamed!!! That is perfect. I wouldn’t have thought of that, but I will definitely be using solo cups. I am so grateful for the ideas and you are so right…. The purpose of gardening is to save money, and we all have to do what works for us.
@@letsgo7316 I can make a video but I just lay it over a wheelbarrow and shovel the soil on top and spread it around with my hands. I dump whatever doesn’t go through into a 5 gallon bucket and put it back into the compost pile.
There's a little press device that makes blocks of soil to plant in. Like Jiffy peat pellets, but home-made. It's a good device. This is a good way to start older seeds that might not sprout as well. You can put the duds in the soil. Or, put the sprouts in solo cups to get bigger, with less cups. Or, sow directly.
@@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill I used the blocks for testing seeds that might be low germination, from being older. If you get 20% germination the good ones can be potted, the blanks are just soil.
@@UrbanHomesteadArtist these were started mid to late February in zone 7B but I usually plant based on 7A/6B because the USDA doesn’t take into account elevation and we’re in the mountains
@@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill I’m in Australia and different zone so wondering the actual season. Fall or Winter sowing? We just moved into early Spring and wondered if too late to sow.
@@UrbanHomesteadArtist it depends on the weather though where you are, snap dragons are more a cool weather flower. I get a good run in the spring, they die down in the summer heat, and some come back for fall.
Another way i compost and keep bugs out is make a homemade insecticide. With herbal teas when im done using them, not just eggshells and banana peels etc, but to concoction to a natural pesticide like peppermint, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, paprika , rosemary (which is best for most pests cuz its toxic to them) etc all mixed with water and sometimes a little coconut oil. Its free, all natural, toxic to some animals and bugs as an insecticide plus a compost. 😊 They dont like the smell. And not just a compost but another way to water your plants. An all in one.
@@Humming.nature I direct sowed the poppies and cucumbers in this video. However most stuff, especially in early spring I start in trays in the greenhouse or else they get eaten by pests.
@@sunrisefarm_on_the_hill oh yeah! I’m wondering a lot of gardeners say it makes a stronger plant when you do it in an individual starter tray.. but it’s different I guess for diff plants and then the preference and space etc.. I’m wondering cuz I put poppies in the ground directly and will just wait and see I guess 🫣👀😂🌱❤️
@@Humming.nature I plant peas and beans near my tomatoes, but the flowers I always plant next to my tomatoes are sweet alyssum. It brings in the parasitic wasps, which go after tomato hornworms. It also acts as a living mulch to help keep the weeds down and the soil moist.
This is precisely how I approached it. Understanding the lower germination rate of seedlings and the risks of soil-borne diseases, sustainability should be a fundamental principle of gardening. Nowadays, people are heavily reliant on fertilizers-whatever they need, they simply purchase from stores. We’ve neglected the importance of nurturing the soil, focusing solely on the plants themselves. It’s crucial to utilize or recycle whatever materials you have around the house to reduce waste and lessen the burden on landfills. Thanks for sharing an excellent video. Ignore the hates.
This has been our favorite upgrade so far. Now with a new pump for our rain tank and a 82ft retractable hose watering our large garden is no longer a nightmare. A huge thank you to @hoselinkusa! No more mess of hoses to untangle, no more tripping, or kinked hoses. I’ve only been using a week and will definitely need a few more around the property! If you’re interested in any of their products or want to check out their site I will have a link in the description (just click the 3 dots in the top right corner of the video to access)! I don’t make anything from sharing but I can’t say enough nice things about the product and company. #thankyou #gardening #garden #greenhouse #upgrade #gamechanger
I always look forward to seeing these every year. They’re not only beautiful but also medicinal. I’ve gathered seeds to grow some myself when we get our land. ❤ Such a dainty yet stunning little flower. 😊
Contrary to the rude and snarky comments, this was actually informative for me as a beginner gardener looking to feed and nourish my small family with backyard food. I have a toddler that will be 2 in September. With the skyrocketing prices of produce(and seemingly everything else under the sun), this was very helpful. I appreciate your willingness to share on this platform, even though there’s people who disagree or tend to be bitter no matter what is said. I’m looking to provide fresh food on our table to feed our bodies well, but we don’t have extra money to do so. I will be following you from now on and I’m really happy that this video helped me find you. ❤
@@JuliaMoriah thank you, I really appreciate that. I also have 3 children and this helps us keep grocery costs down. I struggle to keep up posting here and post much more on Instagram if you’re interested. I hope to post here more regularly next year when my youngest is a little older.
This is definitely one of those labor of love ways to preserve something. However, we love fries with steaks and burgers or poutine throughout the winter. But because we don’t have a basement or a root cellar potatoes don’t store very well here. Process: Wash, cut, boil (6-8 minutes depending on thickness), freeze. How we cook them once we take them out of the freezer: Dump fries into a large bowl with avocado oil or lard. Add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, or seasoning of choice that day. Pop in the air fryer or deep fry. It’s that simple and it’s worth the extra work for a quick and easy side later on. #harvest #preserving #preservingfood #preservingtheharvest #growyourownfood #frenchfries #homegrown #homemade #potatoes
I’m aware it says stated instead of started at the beginning but due to the way I had it saved I couldn’t edit it. I’m a little busy at this time in my life to worry about perfect content.
i started a composting bin (one indoors no worms/ the other outdoors with worms) to try and keep my soil cost down. as an intermediate gardener, saving money by not buying soil is a must!!!
You clearly don't live in an area with a lot of snow and sub zero winter temperatures. When my seeds are started, the ground is solid frozen with alternating layers of ice and snow on top. Even with a pick axe, the ground can't be penetrated.
Make your own bone meal, save ur bones by freezing them. Make your own fish fertilizer. Save all parts of the fish you dont eat, head, tail, bones, fins and skin. Find a recipe online. Its basic and simple. Bones need to be boiled and crushed and dried. Cooked fish needs to be grinded and set out to dry. Or use a dehydrator
Thank you and God bless you for going through the trouble of making these videos and sharing them. Someone said: ïf you don't want to go hungry, start planting". If we all plant and share, we would have made a better world for all to enjoy. God bless.
