Revolutionary Irrigation System Saves 20% More Water than Drip Irrigation and Increases Yields
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ is at the National Heirloom expo and discovers a revolutionary irrigation system that saves 20% more water than a drip system and increases crop yields. Wow. Too good to be True? Watch this video to learn more.. about the Earth Mister irrigation system.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Menards Hardware Store in the Midwest to see what materials is available to build a raised bed garden. In this episode you will learn WJWD if he were purchasing materials to build a raised bed from menards. You will also discover some other products that will allow you to better grow food at home.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers your organic gardening questions. Help John to close caption his videos and get your questions answered with the links below:
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First John will announce the winner of the Boogie Brew Victory Garden Contest. Learn more about boogie brew GYG specials at:
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Next, in this episode, John will answer the following questions:
What will watering with chlorinated water do to my soil?
Should I grow herbs in "poor quality soil" like they recommend?
Do you use a canopy for your plants in 100+ degree weather?
What are longevity greens?
Should I train secondary pumpkin vines up the trellis?
What is the tool you use to mash your irrigation piping together?
Are the concrete blocks in your raised bed garden, glued, mortared or just set in place?
After watching this episode you will learn the answers to these questions and probably learn a thing or two along the way as well.
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.
02:49 How much coconut coir should I add to my raised bed garden?
06:56 What is your take on Rabbit Manure. Is it better than Cow Manure? Is it safe to put on the garden directly?
10:01 Where is the link to your fiverr campaign?
10:10 Where can I order tree collard plant cuttings?
11:40 What are the best plants to grow in my garden for new gardener with little space?
14:34 Is top soil ok for raised bed gardening if I add rock dust to it?
18:47 Give an update on the Boogie Brew Open Source Compost Tea Video?
20:20 I am growing indoors with coconut coir would you suggest adding azomite for mineral supplementation?
21:50 What is the location of your farm in South Florida?
22:44 Should I start a Rock Dust Factory? How do I do it?
26:16 How do you get past the strong flavors of vegetables?
Referenced Information:
Best Seed Starting Mix made with Coconut Coir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2c7fzeEenk
How to Grow Organic Cannabis (adding Azomite and other nutes growing in coconut coir)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14plpEMWmck
Best Moringa Seeds to Grow (farm in South Florida)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKXIIDBeR1w
How to create good tasting green juice recipes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJrDLhjNyyg
Nutrition Facts on uprooting the main causes of diseases of today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJrDLhjNyyg
How to Grow Spouts Year Round Indoors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQqML3Ayxi0
How to Grow Microgreens indoors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blBwFvAghTs
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shows you how to grow and use 19 different varieties of basil in his back yard vegetable garden in the desert.
In this episode, you will discover John's favorite varieties of basil that resists going to flower that will produce flavorful leaves for you to enjoy all season long.
Next you will learn about basil and some of the health benefits. You will learn why basil gets little pests and how to maximize the natural pest resistance of your basil plants. You will discover some common diseases that may affect basil plants and how to conquer them.
Next you will learn the 19 different varieties of basils that John is be growing this year and why. You will also learn how easy it is to plant basil as well as the two most important nutrients you need to add to the soil before planting the basil. Finally you will discovers John's favorite shortcut for planting your transplants fast. Next you will learn the secret ingredient that John uses to ensure healthy and fast growth in his new transplants.
Finally, John will share his favorite ways to use basil in his recipes and why you should use it in its fresh, raw state whenever you are able.
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ takes you on a field trip to the pollinate farm and garden store in Oakland, California.
In this episode, John will give you a tour of the store including some products that can help you grow food from seeds or plants all the way through harvest and processing your harvest.
First, John will show some cool areas outside the pollinate store that can help inspire the local community including a raised bed garden that has been growing food unattended over the winter. Also, a way that your old books can be put to good use to help the local community.
Next, John will give you a Point of View Tour of the entire store with all the different areas and many of the different products offered in the store. Along the way, you will learn some of the many products that Pollinate Farm and Garden offers.
John will then take you through some of the products that will help you grow and harvest your food from seed to harvest.
John will first talk about seeds, seed starting, ways to grow lettuce, as well as some the easiest seeds you can grow in your garden.
Next, John, You will learn about some bare root perennial vegetables and trees that will grow for many years. You will then learn why buying plant starts instead of seeds can make your garden more successful.
You will then learn more about how important soil is to growing vegetables as well as some of the best fertilizer and soil amendments you can add to your garden to create a high level of fertility in your garden.
You will discover how you can save water when watering your plants and also how important an irrigation system is.
John will then share his tips on creating a pest-free garden including some organic sprays and methods that can be used to prevent bugs and pests in your garden.
Next, you will learn the best ways to preserve your harvest and the different products that will allow you to do store your food for years instead of weeks. Including hot sauces.
John will then take you to the backyard garden at Pollinate and share with you his favorite perennial vegetable to grow in the bay area. Next, you will learn how to make a composting fence using some wood and welded wire.
You will then learn about one of the most important insects you can host on your property to increase your pollination of your fruits and vegetables. You will learn about John's favorite style beehive as well as the importance of native bees and why you should provide a home for native bees for pollination.
You will discover some of the best urban gardening books at pollinate that can help you grow more food.
Finally, John will interview Yolanda Burrell, owner of Pollinate Farm and Garden Store.
0:46:12 Why did you decide to start this urban farm store?
0:47:45 How do you build Community and educate people?
0:50:58 How important is it to know about gardening if you own a gardening store?
0:53:00 How do you support the local community?
0:54:03 Why did you decide to name the store pollinate?
0:54:36 What are some of your favorite products that can help urban gardeners?
0:57:39 Why is an orchard ladder better than a standard ladder?
0:58:15 What are some tips for people that want to start their own urban garden store?
1:00:50 Why is it important to be a member in local Garden Groups?
1:02:17 What are the top 2 tips for growing food at home?
1:04:30 How can someone learn more about and contact the pollinate store?
After watching this episode, you will learn how to garden because of John's visit to a local urban farm store. You may also be inspired to start your own urban farm store and build community in your town.
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Referenced Links
Little Free Library:
http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/
Pollinate Farm and Garden Store
https://www.pollinatefarm.com/
Pollinate Farm and Garden Store on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Pollinatefarm/
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ visits with Jacob of Houston Urban Farm Co to share with you how he does a raised bed garden install in under 1 hour. In this episode John catches up with Jacob who is setting up a 4' x 4' raised garden bed and will share the process. Furthermore John will explain how you can help others to grow their own food and make some extra cash at the same time. You will also discover why square foot gardening is the best for growing in residential spaces. Finally you will learn the steps that are needed to install a raised bed garden and some of the most important components when setting it up.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you some just hatched baby spiders that are hanging out in the spider web in the vegetable garden at the beginning of spring.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the 2017 Chicago Flower and Garden show to share with you all the edible landscaping and vegetable gardening areas of the show. You also discover what John learned at a seminar as well as discover the top 3 exhibitors that will allow you to grow food at home organically.
First, John will take you on a POV tour of the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Next, he will show you in detail the two display gardens that have to do with growing food.
Next, John will share some of the information he learned from some of the displays as well as one of the seminars he attended.
Finally, he will visit the exhibitor area to share with you his favorite three exhibitors at this year's show:
0:36:14 Led Habitats - Offers Indoor growing Systems made out of wood and metal that minimizes plastic usage. Includes self-watering wicking bed to start your seedlings or grow pre-seeded mats with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers inside your home. Three different sizes including the deluxe 420 model
Learn more at
http://www.ledhabitats.com/
0:56:40 Dr. Earth Fertilizer and Bagged Soil Products - offers organic bagged soil products and fertilizers. You will discover why this is John's favorite organic bagged soil product that is available nationwide at better nurseries near you.
http://www.drearth.com
1:02:00 Ted's Greenhouse - Local Nursery that is open year-round for 66+ years that grows ornamentals, vegetables, fruit trees and herbs in the Chicago area. You will discover what sets ted's greenhouse apart from other nurseries in the area and some of the best herbs to grow.
https://www.tedsgreenhouse.com
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Referenced Videos:
John's Chicago Flower and Garden Show Episode from 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EHCKbnZmdQ
John's Chicago Flower and Garden Show Episode from 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qyB6F3U81E
John's Chicago Flower and Garden Show Episode from 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPcBMHf542Q
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to the 2011 San Francisco Flower and Garden Show to share with you the 6,000 Square Foot Edible Garden. In this episode, you will learn about the edible garden display, as well as John's commentary about it.