John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares his favorite seed catalogs for 2013. John will share his opinions on starting seeds vs buying plant starts for new gardeners. During this video you will learn if you should only purchase organically grown seeds and difference between hybrid and open pollinated plants and which John prefers. Finally John will give a thumbs up or thumbs down to each seed catalog and finally John will share his favorite 6 seed catalogs of 2013.
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the Luther Burbank Home and Garden to learn more about Luther Burbank and some of the feats of genetic manipulation he performed "the old fashioned" way before GMOs. He did this by selective breeding. In this episode you will learn more about some his unique and rare varieties of plants.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to a viewers home to share with you their backyard container garden. In this episode you will learn exactly how you can set up a backyard container garden which is an excellent way to grow a garden if you rent or have commitment phobias about making changes to your property. After watching this episode you will have the knowledge you need to get out and grow a organic vegetable garden today, so you can start harvesting your own fresh vegetables and fruits and tasting the difference tomorrow.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Shelburne Farms in Shelburne Vermont to share with you how the market gardening is making the best long term investment in the soil for the least expensive cost.
In this episode, John will give you a tour of Shelburne farms and what they are growing. You will learn one of the best non-edible crops to grow to increase your revenue if you are a market garden. You will also learn how to extend your growing season and the #1 investment you should make if you live in the NorthEast. He will also share some of the growing techniques they use to grow food successfully in VT.
You will learn about the Brix Refractometer and how to use it to check the quality of your produce. You will also discover the brix of a tomato at this farm to let you know the quality of the produce they are growing.
Next, he will also share with you some of the bagged fertilizer products they are using as a minority input in their farming. He will also show the major inputs they are using to fertilize their farm including home-made compost made from a variety of sources.
You will also learn about some of the vegetables they are growing through the colder months in the North East United States. John will also how they protect there baby plants from pests quickly and easily.
Finally, John will interview the farm manager, Josh about the fertility program that is being used on this commercial production farm. You will discover the two-prong approach Josh uses to build fertility with cheap and local resources to build fertility on the farm. You will also discover some of the benefits of using rock dust on a commercial scale.
Learn more about Shelburne Farms at:
http://www.shelburnefarms.org/
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Las Vegas, NV to share with you a viewers urban homestead that is growing fruits and vegetables in the Las Vegas desert. In this episode you will get a full tour of this urban homestead, including many of the different edible crops growing. You will discover some of the techniques that were used to make this a bountiful, and productive garden.
You will learn how to quickly and easily dig a 3'x3' foot hole into hard desert soil, how they start their seeds and transplants, how to plant two fruit trees in one hole, some of the best nutrients you can add to your garden, and so much more.
You will also discover how standard EMT electrical conduit was used to make garden structures such as a bird netting frame, hoophouse frame and even a trellis.
After watching this episode you will learn alot about starting and growing your own urban homestead so you can supply you and your family with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Learn more about April and her husband at:
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ takes you on another field trip to share with you his secret resource for purchasing seeds for only 20 cents, so that you can grow more food at home! He also shares with you how you can purchase many varieties of organic seeds for only $1.50. Watch this video to learn more about John's secret seed stash!
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the 99 Only dollar store to share with you some items that will allow you to grow more food at home. In this episode you will learn about bulbs, seeds, vertical gardening pots, ceramic pots, plant clips, inexpensive tomato style cage and more.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you the easiest plant to grow in your garden that will save you the most money compared to purchasing. In this video John will take a trip to the local Whole Foods Market to share with you how much these produce items normally sell for. He then returns to his garden to share with you some of the herbs he is growing, and demonstrates a simple dip you can make using some of your home-grown herbs and other common ingredients that tastes great and will enable you to eat healthier out of your garden.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ takes you on a field trip to the 2013 National Hardware Show into the Lawn & Garden Pavillion to share with you the best new products that will allow you to grow more food at home. In this episode John will share with you a handful of new products that he feels are valuable to people who want to grow food at home. In this episode you will learn about:
1. Living Wall Planter - Grow vertically on any wall or fence.
http://www.woollypocket.com/
2. Gronomics Cedar Vertical Planter - upscale 100% wood planter to grow vertically and even indoors!
http://www.gronomics.com/
3. Flower Tower - Can also be used to grow strawberries, herbs and leafy greens. Inexpensive outdoor vertical growing solution.
http://www.apolloexports.com/
4. Nature's Guide Products offers organic and natural pest control, fertilizers and other products that will help you garden without synthetic chemicals.
http://www.natures-guide.com/
5. Burpee Seeds and Plants - Offering new and unique varieties of seeds and plants. Specifically NON-GMO fruits and vegetables, some of which contain higher levels of antioxidants.
http://www.burpeehomegardens.com
6. Toter Composter - A continuous flow composter on wheels that allows you to compost and dump your finished compost where you need it.
http://www.totercomposter.com/
8. Garden on Wheels - Allows you to grow a garden without bending and being able to move your garden to where you need it. Perfect for people that have limited mobility or don't like to bend.
http://www.lifecyclegardens.com/
Link to video I made on the prototype:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjKbgeXijiU
8. Unique Trellis and Tomato Cages - Enable you to grow vertically even if you forgot to cage your tomatoes at the beginning of the season.
http://www.glamoswire.com/
9. Detergent Free Laundry Solution - Perfect to create a greywater that can be used straight into your garden to irrigate your crops without high levels of soaps/salts.
http://www.washit.com/
After watching this episode you will have learned about John's favorite products at this years show. Be sure to subscribe to be notified of future episodes.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers your organic gardening questions.
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After watching this episode, you will learn John's answers to these questions, and probably learn a few things along the way as well:
01:57 What can I use as a filler for my tall raised beds to decrease the cost of the soil?
03:57 I have small flies on my indoor pepper plants. What are they? How do I control them?
08:15 I want to grow a few new plants. Do you offer plants or seeds?
09:50 You never made a video of the best worm casting to grow with?
11:18 Can I Eat Rock Dust or other Rock Dust Powders?
13:12 We are moving to Big Island, Hawaii. Can I grow fruit trees with limited soil?
16:00 Help! My Vietnamese Corriander plant is loosing all its leaves!
18:16 Where can I get a transplant for the Arivipa Avocado in Las Vegas?
18:49 Is Peeing Directly on the soil good for the plants?
21:20 I can't find wheatgrass trays in my area. How deep are they?
23:19 Can you help me put in a garden at my house in humble texas?
26:33 How do you harvest Aloe Vera and remove brown leaves?
28:04 Do you have any black maderia fig trees for sale?
Referenced Links and Videos:
Ashitaba seeds:
https://www.fiverr.com/groworganic/send-you-12-fresh-ashitaba-angelica-keiskei-seeds
Achocha Seeds - Bolivean Cucumber
https://www.nicholsgardennursery.com/store/product-info.php?pid1347.html
Best Worm Castings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Emu9hwhsc
Growing Food in Lava in Puna District on Big Island, Hawaii
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYSkuthoQg
Desert Homestead for Arivipa Avocado
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QmFP5cww9Y
How to best prepare/use Aloe Vera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkGM_xTR8rI
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