Getting garden beds ready for winter,adding leaves,mulch,compost,ashes ,,,i have raised beds,that i made from stuff i already had on hand ,,any other ideals would be great !
In Jordan, after we plant winter crops we add natural fertilizers like cow dung for all plants.. Enjoying winter blooms like Carnation .. Snapdragon.. Cyclamen..
Hello P. Allen hope you are doing well and having a great day. Great tips I learned a lot tips and tricks on this video. Can't wait to watch more on your channel. Big Tx hugs from South Tx.
I enjoy gardening in the winter. This year, I got stonecrop, violas, pansies, cyclamen and some cold hardy vines and ferns to make potted arrangements for my patio, entrance and to nestle into the back border. I love my garden in the winter.
Wow these are some great tips. I just got a house, which means am working on planning that "dream garden." I loved those unique tips for the orchids, great way to add color. By the way, your house looks beautiful. Love the decor. 😍😍
@@PAllenSmith Thank you! Looking forward to learning a lot.. and off course sharing your videos. I already have some people who would love to know more about the organic gardening and growing our own food. 👍
My winter 'gardening' here in growing Zone 5a consists of planning my garden areas and then re-planning them after thumbing through the seed and nursery catalogs and watching lots of gardening videos and of course daydreaming about my garden plans. In about a week or so I will start 'winter sowing' some of my vegetable and flower seeds... that's when the fun begins to happen. This is also the time I like to go to thrift shops looking for one-of-a-kind planters for outside... one of the items I found last week was a bird cage. I will probably line it with burlap or some other material and arrange it with different plants to create a fairy garden... It has a base that sits on the ground that comes up and curves around the bird cage and attaches to the top. I can hardly wait to add this to my patio decor.
I love the galvanized planters ! I personally like to use terracotta pots for my houseplants that don't like to get to wet. The clay pots keep the extra moisture from the roots
Mr. Allen you don’t look like you’ve aged a day in the past 2 decades! My cat will not let me have orchids, 😻 she swats the flowers off. Thanks for the tips on the bulbs!
Nice to see your own channel, Mr Smith. Long time fan here. I keep a long space on top of an old chest in a spare room against a sunny window for our deck plants. We like to grow tropical plants for the challenge (banana, mango, date, cacti and citrus) so we have to bring them inside for Pennsylvania winters -- then in summer we have a Caribbean oasis outside! I'm getting ready to start some organic seeds inside as well. We just moved here so we are now planning a garden for our relatively small yard.
Just a tip for using plastic bags: roll them before putting in the plant (or anything else). It's easier to unroll later if necessary, & the rolled top helps keep the mouth of the bag open for insertion.
Greetings from the Upstate of SC. This January I decided to plant some summer blooming bulbs Asiatic lilies, etc. early to get enough chill hours for longer, stronger flower stalks. We’ll see if the heavy mulch layer protects them from freezing.
In most regions of the country mid to late February is the ideal time to shape up your plants, even if you live in a mild area where roses never go dormant. If you live in a cold climate, pruning should be done when you remove winter protection and the danger of a hard freeze has passed, which may be as late as April in very cold zones. Check with your local cooperative extension or fellow gardeners for the dates they recommend.
Just use in moderation and you should be fine. One thought... instead of burning your leaves, chop or shred them into little pieces with the lawn mower or a chipper and compost them directly. You'll be avoiding any air pollution that burning leaves produce, and you'll be creating a perfect soil amendment.
Okay, one more thing... If anyone isn't familiar with something called hypertufa, it is a lightweight cement product you can use to make your own pots in any size. AFAIK, there is not a prepared mixture to purchase, but there are several places you can find instructions to mix your own online for free. It's like sculpting with concrete, except lighter weight, and is a great early spring project to make some pots & have them cure in time for late spring plants!
Excellent tips, as usual! Like many, winter is when I do my planning for next growing season (although I have had to scale back from the past due to health issues). I previously tried growing orchids but the soil meduim developed mold & the plants died (a problem I have with many houseplants, but not all). It's possible I over watered, but I only water houseplants once a week. I think my old house has an undiscovered moisture source. Is there any natural treatment for mold/mildew that can be applied (I've used a commercial product with mixed results [starts with "Dac"], but I'd rather go natural if possible)? Perhaps vinegar or a tea tree essential oil solution (would plants tolerate either of these in the soil)? Any suggestions appreciated!
I guess it just depends on your taste. They can definitely have a strong odor. I like it, but I could see where it may be overwhelming for others. Give them a try and let me know what you think.
