Funny thing: I bought butternut squash from Trader Joe’s and canned it. I discarded the peelings and seeds, yes I said seeds in my compost. The following year when I used that compost I had a bumper crop of butternut growing in my garden. This was the sweetest best flavored squash I have ever eaten. I am now the proud owner of 42 squash.
I've only recently discovered that grated butternut squash is ideal for adding to stews, casseroles, soups, curries and Thai noodle-based recipes, as a stock thickener. 😃(I grate left-over or BN squash that might not store well and freeze in "easy grab" quantities)
My local library has an heirloom seed library. You can check out seed packets and at the end of the season you return the packet with seeds from that plant you saved.
Hi, Ramibu 2. In 2014, I founded the GARDEN CLUB OF OLYMPIA. The goal was to encourage the sharing of information and the free exchange of seeds. At the time, I was the repository for our excess seeds. By the spring of 2016, the club had grown -- significantly. Monthly newsletters (with information and photos) really helped. As it turned out, a privately-owned garden store (EASTSIDE URBAN FARM AND GARDEN -- EUFG) was a strong proponent for seed-saving; especially for seeds that had adapted to growing conditions in our local area. EUFG had already established a small "seed bank" in the store's loft. EUFG granted authorization for our garden club to add seeds to their Seed Bank. The move was beneficial to all -- especially since EUFG has regular hours of operation. If you don't have a seed bank in your area, start one! It worked well for us. Hope this information helps you, as well. Best wishes, Kate Jantz-Koprivnik, President, GARDEN CLUB OF OLYMPIA.
Jess, I've never been one for watching much of anything. ..never even owned a TV in all my life. And then I came across this thing called RU-vid while trying to get info on gardening and such. Now, I'm like a happy addict that don't want help. I've never considered "a fix" to be a positive craving....until now..... And well, I just simply can't get enough. I'm just one woman with a whole lot of dreams and ideas, and you guys help me bring them to fruition, one at a time. I cry as much as I work...... Only now it's tears of Joy. As much as lies within you, don't ever stop. You're making such a huge difference, for so many. I have no doubt that you being faithful on the platform God has placed you on makes Him smile. I hope to one day meet you all. You and Miah Doug and Stacy Zach and Jen Justin and Rebecca Hollis and Nancy Danny and Wanda Christa Swartz Cowboy Kent Rollins The list goes on and on. Beautiful Blessings.
As a sensitive person you support me by talking about the tears. As a child I was bullied for being sensitive and told to toughen up, and I DID learn to act tougher, and to not cry, but as an adult, you know what? I'm just as sensitive as I was at three, and that's my super power;)
I’m not sure how much washi tape costs, but Dan at Plant Abundance once mentioned painter’s tape. It’s blue comes in a good size roll and that works great and not expensive. 😉
Painter's tape works well, although some sticks harder than others. If you see painter's tape that says it is for delicate surfaces like wallpaper, it will release better. Masking tape (the cheap yellow or brown tape), is no good, it sticks too hard making tears, but then when older may just fall off. Artist's tape, craft tape, {like Washi}, and drafting tape are all very similar to painter's tape for delicate surfaces. They're used on paper when you want to release without messing up the surface. They intend to stick well, but then release easily without leaving any residue.
@@PatrickPoet thanks, super helpful. I was wondering about that because I have tried regular masking tape and it always sticks. Will look out for the one for delicate surfaces.
I've never seen a person explain seed packets. Oh how I needed this 4 years ago! This is such valuable information Jess. Though experience is the best teacher, all these tidbits can really help empower people to grow their food from seed. I remember panicking with all the info or lack of, on a seed packet. I had no idea what to do at first. It actually stopped me from growing certain things because I didn't understand the seed verbage. I would buy nursery plants to avoid having to decipher seed packets.... (Don't judge me :) j/k) This is a necessary video. I hope many find it and gain insight and wise advice to get their garden going from seed.
Just bought land about 100 miles from the border. I've been wondering about a good Canadian seed catalog/seller, because I want cold hardy varieties. Would you recommend anyone?
Also of you're looking for cold hardy varieties of orchard trees like fruit or berries (along with a huge variety of other trees, shrubs, climbers etc) www.treetime.ca is local to me and has great stuff as well!
@@stacyleigh124 Thank you so much! Catalogs from veseys, and West Coast Seeds ,on the way, and treetime is on the online list!! (Great deals there!) Appreciate you!
I buy seeds from a small family seed company called Victory Seeds. They are in Oregon and I think they sell all heirloom seeds. Also, a Christian family. Great company!
OMG yes!!!!! I was like a kid in a candy store reading all the explanations of the seeds on bakers Creek website!!!!!!! They have some amazing seeds and I can't wait to grow them!!!!!! 😍😍😍❤️🌱🌱🌱❤️
💌 love the info and encouragement. With your videos Migardener and others I have the resources and courage to start my first raised beds this year. I recently received my seed order in the mail and began sketching out what I think I want my garden to look like. I have an old planner with all of my notes and advice from your channel and others. You are making a difference and I appreciate it! 💌
Mrs. R I love comments like this. I’m starting my 3rd year and I now have 6 raised beds, an earth bed, a small greenhouse, an indoor seed starting “ room “ and 2 small hoop houses! It’s contagious and you’re starting out right 👍🏼 I wish you joy and abundance in your garden 💚
@@hduddy83 I'm glad we have a place to talk here. My husband is the same. He doesn't understand my excitement for learning and the anticipation of growing our food. 😂
@@Just-Nikki thank you! I just ordered a small greenhouse 😬 Go big(ish) or go home? Channeling Migardener a little bit I think. 😂😂 This will 100% be a season of learning.
I've got a brown paper bag of basil seeds that I've been talking to all winter :p These were from volunteer plants that decided to seed and grow themselves, so I have high hopes for them ..
Thank you for working so hard to educate people about gardening! It is so valuable to people just starting and a great review for more experienced gardeners
Thanks for the tip on Nasturtiums. I live in zone 8b, but up in Washington state. I've direct sown them for the past two years and they seem to take a LONG time to get going. Now I'm going to start them inside this year just to try it out.
Oh my, thank you Jess, some things I knew but forgot. 👨🎓/. Then some I didn't know . Really glad your here. Always love your talks. Can't wait for spring! I love these little buds that are coming up, but I want to play in the Oklahoma DIRT. 😁😎❤. Well slowly, I'm not a spring chicken any more. LOL
Its funny you mentioned taking the packages with you. My seeds are being delivered today and i plan on bringing them to work with me. And i can introduce them to my pepper plants that keep me company at the office...can you tell I'm looking forward to a new season lol
I actually avoided this video for awhile in the middle of binge watching all your videos. I'm so glad I finally couldn't stop myself from watching. I love the love you radiate, and I'm so glad I watched this.
Really good information, Jess. I have encountered a lot of people who think that a hybrid is GMO, as well. I recently questioned a RU-vidr here in North Texas that said she only uses Heirloom seeds because they are non-hybrid, non-GMO. She went on to imply that hybrids are GMO. I asked her in the comments to clarify because I was confused as to what she was saying. She confirmed that she had, indeed, believed GMO and hybrid to be interchangeable. After a few back and forth comments with me adding that the two were totally different animals and she digging in her heels and insisting they were the same, I finally came to the conclusion that she wasn't interested in learning the truth...or something new. I left the conversation and unsubbed her channel. If a person is not open to learning something new...and true, then I don't think they provide me any value. I think it is sad that her viewers are getting misinformation. I thank you so much for giving this valuable information to your viewers. You contribute so much to the gardening community.
Jess you did an excellent job on this video, especially explaining Hybrid seeds. A vast amount of Hybrid seeds are now true to type stable with the exception of F1 and F2 hybrids as you said. Yes you can save Hybrid seeds I have done this with great results and will do it again. Take care and God Bless you and the Family.
I have carrots that I started in october and they are growing but soooooo slowly. We had a rabbit come through too and eat off most of the tops so they have been slowly growing those back and now we've had another cold snap... But! I know soon enough warm weather will come in again and they'll take off.
Sometimes chaos and life kind of overwhelm us. I am having that type of day today. Thought I would watch some of your videos. You have a calming and peaceful soul and that is evident in your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your sweet spirit. My day is better now.
This was extremely helpful...I was reading the packets and was like...SAY WHAT? LOL...you have answered and cleared up my confusion! Oh and now I know another way to use my washi tape! LOL !THANKS SO MUCH JESS!!!🤗👍🏼👩🌾
First of all, THANK YOU. The information you shared really is so basic. That there are so many folks out there asking for this information is such a sad testament to just how far we have drifted from knowledge and skills that actually matter. Be blessed!
Excellent information Jess as we are in the middle of seed catalog season and planning our upcoming garden season. Thank you so much for inviting us in and sharing your knowledge and experience .
Fantastic video - you answered so many of the questions I had. THANK YOU so much! Washie is very useful and I have a box of it in my deserted craft room. So sad. But the garden is calling.
Thank you for sharing all of this information! I’ve always bought local or USA but never thought of those reasons as to why.i had no idea about the gmo seeds, I’ve always looked out for them!
I live in zone 2 in Canada and have an 80-ish day season, another thing to consider is daylight hours effect maturity dates. I can easily grow Pumpkins with a 110 days to maturity before the frost comes because we have 18+ hours of sunlight in mid-summer. Things will develop more quickly in long days. (unless its onions, those need to be daylight specific for day length)
Thank u Jess. I've been getting so overwhelmed these last few weeks bc I am trying to go a little bigger this year, my second go around. I bought the clydes garden planner but I'm still so overwhelmed lol. Thanks for all of y'all encouragment❤ you have completely excited me for my spring garden again!
Great video as always Jess. It is awesome you are so willing to share information. That is the nice thing about the homesteading/gardening, farming community, w all seem to honestly help each other if we can, it's truly my happy place.Oh my God, Jess i just gave our new pastor a packet of parsley and a milkweed seed that i have been carrying around in my purse!not even kidding! - What's in your wallet?!😂 Hope aka Seedy
In our years of gardening we have found that old onion seed does not grow here for some reason. So now we replenish our onion seed every year without fail. Just thought I would pass this info on for the newer gardeners who wonder why some seeds just don’t sprout like they should. It is always a gamble when you plant with old seed but then its a gamble to just garden some years also. Laughing out loud. Have a great week. I love your videos.
I learn something new in every video you do! Even when I thought I knew everything about the back of a seed packet...you show me sooo much more than I could have imagined!
Yes!! I am starting the majority of my flower seeds inside because many were so small and didn't really produce well direct sowing them. My whole garden is a huge experiment with a little bit of education and experience (mostly of others) mixed in. I really enjoyed this video. It made me feel better about some of my choices lol.
In my mothers backyard she had a lilac bush and raspberry bushes on of the raspberry bushes grew and intertwined with the lilac bush all those raspberries tasted like lilac not a good tast but a pleasant smell ... just wanted to share
Such a great video, Jess! I staple reference notes onto my seed packets. Plus, if empty, I keep for one year in case I let a good producing plant goes to seed, then pop them in the packet and sharpie pen HOME SEED. I'll be adding a roll of the washi tape with the stapler to my seed box from now on, too. What a great tip! 🙏🏻
If you direct sow seeds, and if your new to gardening like me where you can't tell the difference between a seed sprout and a weed, row planting is very helpful.... I honestly didn't know the difference between morning glories and potatoes, and watermelon...lol I had a lot of morning glory growing wild now I can't get rid of it.
Just keep watching videos, reading articles and blogs but most importantly grow some stuff!Experience is TRULY the best teacher, because everyone's garden, homestead, farm is unique to them! Plant it and it will grow! good luck in your gardening adventures!
Jess, Migardner agreed with you on kale after frost....it's sweeter. I am plotting out my garden this week. I will redo it at least three times before planting here in zone 4b. I am starting five cucamellon as an indoor plants so my Grand's can watch and help me with trellis ideas. Love you video thanks for clarifying the seed depth.
thank you so much for all this very helpful information, it has helped clarify much of the confusing i have had when reading seed packets. Also, your new family room is absolutely Lovely. enjoy your videos very much, thank you.
Great information!i totally agree some greens are better after a touch of frost ! I have made my plans of Exactly what I am going to use, some things are beautiful, but I know what we use the most of for canning and preserving!
How funny that you're posting a video about seeds. It's the end of January, I have a foot of snow in my backyard, and I have all my seed packets that I've acquired this winter spread out on the kitchen table staring at them and telling the snow to go away. Even though at our altitude and in our growing region I know that nothing can go into the ground until at least mid April. Come on Summer!
x Cari Martinez 1 second ago Ummm ... so I feel a LOT better now that I'm not the only one who carts seed packets around in her purse to read them at random times (like when I'm waiting for a train). hahaha You're the BEST!
