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@@GreenThumbGardener Yes helpful indeed. I planted/seeded a cardboard box full of carrots today. I had nice success growing potatoes in cardboard boxes this past spring/summer, so I think carrots might work well too. :)
Hi @riboalmira! 🌿🪴 Sage is best pruned back in the springtime or in early fall after its flowers have faded. 🍂🌼 Hope this helps in your gardening endeavors! 🌱🙌
🌿🌱 Thank you for the suggestion, @mizzkittenttv! Donating extra herbs is a great way to share your gardening success and help others. In fact, many local food banks and community gardens accept donations of fresh produce, including herbs. It's a wonderful feeling to give back and support those in need while also reducing food waste. Keep on growing! 🌻🍅🌶️
As I was working in my garden today I came across a nest of baby bunnies in one of the beds. First thing I did was look up how to keep rabbits out of my garden and found this video. I think it's hilarious that one of the ways suggested was to plant onions and garlic as they apparently don't like the smell. Well wouldn't you know that nest I found was in my garlic patch! So much for that tip. 🤣
Thanks for sharing your experience, @eleosalatheia9965! 🐰 It's true that planting onions and garlic can be a natural way to keep rabbits away, but sometimes these furry critters can surprise us. 😅 It's all part of the learning and experimenting process of gardening, and I hope you still have a bountiful harvest this season. 🌱 Keep up the great work! 👍
👍 Yes, you can absolutely grow beets in your vegetable garden! They are a cool season crop that do well in the spring and fall. 🌱 Be sure to plant them in loose, well-draining soil and keep the area consistently moist. Have fun growing your own beets! 🌿🍴
I’m wondering since you’ve helped me so far this year if I’ve made a mistake so I pulled some beets out and some were really small but they were above the dirt so do you think that’s all the size they were gonna get or when they’re like that should I have continued to let them growand then the other question I have is when I see big leaves, but I don’t see anything above ground like the size of a golf ball. Should I leave those alone in the bucket?
👋 Hi @janeschade7875! Great question! If your beets were small and already above the soil, chances are that was their final size. As for the big leaves and nothing above ground, it could be that the beets are still growing underground. I would suggest leaving them in the bucket for a little while longer to see if they continue to grow. 🌱🥕
🌿🌱🥬 Hi there! Sorry to hear about your bolting romaine plants. Bolting is a natural process that happens when the plant receives too much heat or stress. Some tips for avoiding bolting are to plant in cooler weather, provide consistent watering, and trim off any shoots that may appear. Don't worry though, you can still use the lettuce leaves in salads or even as a heat-tolerant wrap.👍🏼🥗
👋Hi @caressjohnson, thanks for sharing your opinion with us! Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the video. However, do you have any specific feedback or suggestions for improvement? Thank you!👍🌱
I forgot I wanted to ask you after I harvested the beads. How long would they be good for and is there a way I can keep them longer because I harvested quite a bit any suggestions and should I cut off their leaves or no?
👋 Hi @janeschade7875, Great question! Generally, beets can last in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks. To keep them fresh longer, store them in airtight containers with a damp paper towel. Try to keep the leaves attached, as they can help keep the beets fresh. Hope this helps! 🌱🍅🥗
I am a brand new gardener and I just harvested my beats from containers and I wanna know because it’s still plenty of time that I can plant more beats. Can I use the same containers or no?
👋 Hi @janeschade7875! Congrats on your beet harvest, that's awesome! 🌿 As for planting more beets, you can definitely use the same containers as long as you refresh the soil and give it some compost or fertilizer. 🌱 Best of luck with your next batch of beets! 🍀
I appreciate your time and effort to share how to's, but your video was really disappointing. First of all, you didn't share what time of year was best, to cut back the Tx Sage. Then, I could see anything that you were doing, because of the shade that you and the plant were in. It would have been nice for you to be able to zoom in on the actual cutting. I hope I haven't insulted you in my concerns. Just wondering if anyone else had the same thoughts.
👋 Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. I'm sorry to hear that the quality of the video wasn't up to your standards. I'll definitely keep in mind your feedback on zooming in for future videos. The best time to prune your Texas Sage is in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts! 🌱🎥
I’ve been fighting them for years. I have a pair that nest under the shed in back. I put a lot of moth balls under shed and they didn’t like that. Next I will block their entrance to the under shed area.
🌱 Thank you for commenting, Carol! It sounds like you're dealing with persistent pests. Blocking their entrance is a great idea. You can also try planting natural deterrents like peppermint or garlic around your garden. Good luck! 🐌🦟
👋 Hi @mlee40738, thank you for commenting! We apologize for the music being too loud and making it difficult to hear our gardening tips. We'll take note of this and make sure to adjust the audio levels in our future videos. 🌿🌱👍
👋 Hello @Marhiya92, I appreciate your feedback! Perhaps a shorter video would work better for you. Or, you could skip to the sections that you find most useful. 🤔 I hope you find a video that meets your needs and helps you with your gardening goals. 🌱💚
Helpful video with lots of information explained in a nice easy going manner. There was no need for the background music - it was annoying and added nothing to the video.
👋 Hey Josephsircy4225! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "Elmer Fudd", but I hope you enjoyed the video and learned something new! 🌱🍅🥦 Keep on gardening!
😂👌 Thanks for the comment, Terry! Glad to see you enjoying the channel. Don't worry, we all have those days where our feet might be a little dirtier than we'd like. Keep on gardening! 🌱🌻🍅
New Gardner here I wanna know in a big container. I have, I’ve noticed that there’s sections where no beats have come through. I want to know if I can put in more beet seeds to that container?
👋 Hello @janeschade7875! It's great to hear that you're starting your vegetable gardening journey. 🌱 As for your beet seeds, it's definitely possible to add more seeds to the areas where no beats have come through. 💡 Just make sure to thin out the seedlings as they grow, so they have enough space to thrive. Good luck with your container garden! 🍅🥦🌶️
👋 Hi @sshelton4611, thank you for your feedback. We'll keep it in mind and work on improving the visuals for future videos 🌱👀. Nonetheless, we're glad you found the information helpful. Happy gardening! 🌻🥦
Should I wet down all the soil before I put the beet seeds in it and also I put the seeds in a bowl of water is it 24 hours? I need to let them sit in there or would like 16 hours work ?
👋Hey there! Great question! It's actually not necessary to wet down all the soil before planting beet seeds. As for soaking the seeds, a 24-hour soak time is ideal but 16 hours should work too. Happy planting!🌱🌻🥕
👍🥕 Happy to hear that we could help you out! Thinning carrots is definitely an important step in ensuring a good harvest. Best of luck with your gardening this year! 🌱🍅🥦
What percentage of Pete Moss vermiculite perlite and organic matter compost goes in the bucket. I’m a brand new gardener and last year. I got no beats only leaves. I’m in zone 7A.
👋 Hey there, @janeschade7875! As a general rule for container gardening, you can mix equal parts peat moss, vermiculite, and compost, with a bit of perlite (around 10-20%) for extra drainage. However, it's also important to consider the specific needs of the plants you're growing. For example, beets prefer a slightly alkaline soil, so adding lime may be helpful. And don't forget about proper watering and sunlight! Good luck with your gardening this year! 🌿🍅🌶️🥕🥬👍
Thanks for commenting, Tom! Yes, worm tea is a fantastic addition to any garden. 🐛💦 It contains beneficial microbes and nutrients that can help improve soil health, promote plant growth, and ward off pests and disease. 😎 Happy gardening! 🌻🥦🌽
7 minutes of the same information over and over. Nothing about what season is best, to harvest. To dry: and how to dry and when. What leaves to dry or discard.????
👋 Hi @caroleccagley214, thank you for your comment and feedback! We appreciate your thoughts and will definitely take them into consideration for future videos. As for your questions, it's important to harvest vegetables when they are mature, usually when they are firm and brightly colored. Depending on the type of vegetable, the best season to harvest can vary. For drying, it's best to choose healthy leaves, and discard any that are diseased or damaged. Timing and technique for drying can also vary based on the type of vegetable. We'll definitely try to cover this information in more detail in future videos! 🌿🌱🥕
👍 Glad to hear that you are taking proper precautions! It's always important to maintain good hygiene when working with plants and soil. Keep up the good work! 🌱💦🧼
The moment the stem from the pepper fruit color brown , you pick it for seeds. Then most of the seeds will grow. You pick it to quickly. Even the outer skin will start to show its mature. Begin to wrinkle.😊
I going to try and grow, onions, carrots and potatoes, I'm going through all the RU-vid video's I can to learn as much as I can before starting, this video is really going to help, thanks 👍
🌿🪴 Hey @robbiesecker1859! Sage is pretty tough and can handle a trim early in the season. Just make sure to wait until any hard frosts have passed. As for the lilacs, try adding some compost or fertilizer to give them a boost. You could also play around with companion planting and adding some colorful annuals nearby to really make them pop. Good luck and happy gardening! 🌸🌼
👋Hi @samcad-ho3ze, sorry to hear that you couldn't see the gardening activities clearly. We'll make sure to improve our video visibility in the future🌺🌱. Thanks for your feedback👍!
🙌🥕 That's awesome! So glad to hear that you found the video helpful. Short and sweet carrots are perfect for beginners and taste delicious too! Hope your garden thrives this season. 🌱🌞
🌱👨🌾 Thank you so much for your kind words, @JC-no1zt! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy my videos and my silly personality. It's always fun to spread some joy while sharing my passion for vegetable gardening. Keep on growing! 🌻🍅🥦
Please stop referring to us all as "hey guys". It's exclusive of women/ girls. How about "hey everyone" instead. It's grammatically correct and much more inclusive. Big thanks
Thank you so much for your kind comment, @raz619! 🙌 It's important that we all do our part in providing a healthy environment for our pollinators 🌼🐝 Happy gardening! 🌱👍
Yes it is, we are beekeepers and had 44 hives last year but they all were lost. A lot of fellow beekeepers lost all of their hives or 50% of them. This is a very serious issue and very concerning.
🌱👋Hi josiewinsor4972! Thanks for your comment 😊 The reason I chop up the vegetables before putting them in the blender is to make it easier for the blender to puree them. It's also a good practice to cut them evenly to ensure they blend evenly. Hope this helps! 🙌🥕🥦🍅
😔 Sorry to hear that you feel that way. Can you please let me know what topics you'd like to see covered in my future videos? I'm always looking for ways to improve my content and provide value to my audience. 🌱👀
That was very helpful, but it was all in shade and I couldn't see the actual plant. Plus you need to zoom in closer to the plant to show where you are cutting. But very informative and I thank you for that. 👍😁
Thank you for your feedback, Maree! We'll make sure to adjust the lighting and zoom in closer in our future videos to ensure better clarity. 🌱👀 We appreciate your support and glad you found the information helpful! 🙌😊