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@@Indyanas_ocean_view awwww thank you 😊

@@Thrivingplantz You're welcome!😇

@@bretthong6137 they won’t turn brown, but if the plant wasn’t large enough to withstand the herbicide damage, they may grow to be oddly shaped. If you have the ability to put 90% shade clothe around your garden, you should because it stops herbicide from getting through. I had to do that because I now live in the city and everyone uses it. I’ve had a few people ask about the damage and what it does to the plants, so I did it a video. I’ll post it in the next day or two.

@@aramdecoy you’re very welcome. Thank you so much for becoming a sub and supporting my small channel. I also want to thank you for the compliment. I appreciate the feedback and it’s nice to know that I’m doing well with my videos. I don’t have a lot of long videos on my channel now, but I do have a lot more of them that I am working on. I’ve been gardening for over 20 years. I’m trying to start with the basics because I had no idea what I was doing when I started. It’s really important to know the basics if you want to succeed, and I do want to see people succeed.

@@TahtahmesDiary yep. He was happy 😊

@@carolecarlson1645 i’ve been using them for years to buy produce. They’re a great alternative to plastic produce bags. One day I was trying to find something that I could use to hold the Minnesota midget cantaloupes I grow and it occurred to me to try one of those. They worked really well. You can buy them in different sizes too, so I was able to get different ones based on the size that the fruit or vegetable would grow. 😊

@@reigningcharmz you’re welcome . I’m glad it was helpful ☺️

@@shontaimbufe2658 absolutely! I use them when I can find them. Pine needles and cut up branches also work well. Despite popular belief, pine doesn’t acidify the soil. The reason that the soil in deciduous forests is acidic is because the debris from pine trees and other acidic plants has been falling on the floor of the forests and decomposing for centuries. Using debris from pine trees will not acidify your soil. 😊

@@shontaimbufe2658 if you have any questions in the future, feel free to post them to my channel and I’ll do my best to answer them. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it. It’s great that you’re looking to educate yourself. That’s the one main way you’ll succeed. But always remember that you will fail sometimes and that’s okay. Try again until you succeed. Gardening is both a hands-on activity and knowledge from outside resources. You need both to succeed. One suggestion I will make is to invest in gardening books. Don’t rely on the internet to learn about gardening because there is way to much misinformation. I find it on gardening channels and websites alike. If you do want to learn something online, always use .edu and .gov sites because you’re going to get information from people who’ve done the research and are prominent in their field of study. I also use scholarly journals to find research on topics. The best research is done as independent research because the sponsors for the research have no vested interest in the outcome. I wish you the very best as you learn. I feel that gardening is worth every bit of effort that it takes to succeed 😁.

@Thrivingplantz Thank you so much for your detailed answer!!! I didn't think about gardening books. I have two large pine trees on my property; pine cones and pine needles are plentiful. I will be visiting my local library this week. Thanks again ☺️🌱.

@@shontaimbufe2658 you’re welcome. I wanted to make sure you knew about the pine myth because you asked about the pine cones. You’re going to hear a lot of gardeners tell you not to use anything pine, but it really is a misconception passed down through generations. I wish you the best in your future gardening endeavors.😊 One book that I would highly recommend owning is The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit by Matthew Biggs, Jekka McVicar & Bob Flowerdew.

@@Thrivingplantz THANK YOU!!!😊

@@susanlisson7066 That’s a great way to save money on soil and increase drainage, especially since the soil for succulents is expensive if you don’t make your own. I have a lot of houseplants, many of which are succulents. I’ll definitely try that in the future because the pots really do get heavy after they are watered. Thanks for the tip😊. I’m glad the video will help you save money. I upcycle everything I can because gardening is supposed to save you money. There’s no need to use expensive soil, or additives because everything gets broken down by organisms, water and heat, which are what create healthy soil. If you’re interested in how I save money making the soil for my garden, I have another video on my channel that teaches you how to do it. I’ve been gardening for over twenty years and I’ve learned a lot along the way that I really want to share with other gardeners. I’m still learning too, so I always appreciate when someone shares their knowledge with me too. 😊

@@Thrivingplantz Tysm for your reply. I’ll check it out. x

@@susanlisson7066 youre welcome 😊

You’re welcome 😊

No. Not as long as the damage isn’t severe. That’s why I check my plants every day. After over 20 years of gardening, I’ve found that the majority of pets show up in the morning.

You’re welcome 😊

Awwww thank you for the blessings. I really appreciate it 🥰. I never use anything from the store, farmers markets, or anywhere else where I don’t know the sure of it. Since the produce is produced in mass, you can be almost 99% sure that it’s diseased. Even organically grown plants can be diseased. The produce can also carry pests that will invade your garden. I recently bought certified disease free potatoes seeds from the store and I still ended up with late blight and tuberworms . I know they came from the seed potatoes because nothing else in my garden had them. Thankfully I grew them in containers, so I was able to discard the soil and sterilize the containers. It makes it very frustrating when that happens because you CAN NOT grow any plants in the soil for at least three years since the disease can survive that long. Solar sterilization does NOT kill diseases as well as people think either. I research everything from scholarly journals, that way I know I’m learning what’s actually true. You can’t rely on .com, or .org websites for accurate information. You should always go to .edu, or .gov websites for information because it is provided by actual research done by people that specialize in the field. Sorry. I’m sure that’s way more information than you were looking for. I tend to tell people everything I know because I actually want them succeed. 😁

Thank you sweetie

@@sashaarr7122 you’re welcome

I never thought to add styrofoam to the base of the containers to help reinforce them. I’ll definitely try that next time I set up containers because I have the same problem with roots. My yard floods when it rains a lot, so I had to raise my entire garden using wooden pallets. Thanks for the idea😊. I make my own compost too. It aids in drainage and conditions the soil. If you don’t know this, make sure you’re still adding fertilizer because compost adds little nutrients to the soil. It does add air pockets to the soil, which helps prevent root rot and encourages a healthy, vigorous root system.☺️

I’m sorry it took me so long to reply. Some varieties of cucumbers are white. Are you sure you’re not growing that type? Otherwise, I’m not sure because I’ve never seen that happen before.

I thought of another reason they could be white. Did you save seeds from another cucumber plant last year? If you save seeds from hybrid plants, they will not be true to seed. They will revert back to one of the parent plants. Being true to seed is when a plant grows from seed you saved exactly how it was before.

@Thrivingplantz Thank you for your replies. These were bought and not planted from seed. Seem to be the standard variety. They seem to be improving after harvesting the whitest ones, but they are still not completely green like the store or your video. There still seems to be plenty of white striations on them. I am going to suspect a nutrient or soil issue. I overuse the word seems.

@@Evnmcphrsn I did some in-depth research in my gardening books on the issue you’re having and I found a few other reasons the fruits could be turning white. The plant could be getting over-watered. Too much water will leach phosphorus from the soil. You can test for a deficiency, or look at the leaves. If they are turning yellow and they’re drooping, it’s a deficiency. You can remedy the problem by adding extra phosphorus to the soil and cutting back on watering. Root rot is another reason why the fruits could be turning white. It’s also caused by overwatering. When the roots of a plant are damaged, they can’t absorb nutrients properly. More often than not, it’s what causes blossom end rot in fruits, not a lack of calcium in the soil. Letting the soil completely dry out between watering will also cause root damage, so make sure you’re checking your soil often. Especially on hot days. If you don’t already have a moisture meter, you should buy one. They’re about $10 and mine has saved me many times from overwatering my plants. It’s really easy to use. You just stick it in the soil and it will tell you how much moisture is in it. I hope this helps. If not, please let me know and I’ll see what else I can find. 😊 And don’t worry about overusing a word. They’re called verbal pauses and everyone uses them. I use the words “so” and “just” way too much. I’m trying to break the habit, but it isn’t easy☺️.

@Thrivingplantz wow thank you so much! You're probably right! We water almost every day quite thoroughly. I will 100% follow your advice and get a moisture meter! Thank you so much. I'm subscribing!

I had to use a tripod to film the video and that was the best position I could get it in.

I’ve heard that, but I’ve actually never tried it before. What do you stuff them with?

I’m sorry, but I had to make another short video on how to treat for them because I couldn’t fit it all into one video. The video my daughter did wasn’t long enough to say everything at once. I added a link on the video that will take you to the one that says how to treat for them.

They definitely cause the same type of damage. I know for sure that it’s the squash bug because she has them all over her garden. Every year, the poor girl ends up with some type of pest invasion. Last year it was a grasshoppers.

That’s always a good idea. You never know how many of them are gonna make it, so it’s always good to have extras.😊

That’s great! Chickens are definitely a great natural bug control. They are great source of fertilizer too.😊

In the morning Remove with a gloved hand and squish or throw in soapy water.

There’s a link that I added to the video that will take you to one I did that tells how to treat for them. My daughter is the one that sent me the video and it wasn’t long enough to say how to treat for them. I used the same video and discussed how you can get rid of them.

Yep. You definitely can. I used the tomato plant as an example because it was the biggest plant I had, so it was easier to see how to keep the mulch away from the base of the plant. I bury the lower 2/3 of the plant when I plant it. Then, I mound soil around it as it grows so that it develops a stronger root system.

Thanks. My husband helps with the videos😁.

😂 How long did you keep them in filtered light before you put them in full sun? Did you grow them yourself or buy them at the store? If you bought them at the store, they’ve already been hardened off.

@@Thrivingplantz I got them delivered from a farm! Ive been ordering them directly with my neighbors for years. They probably are hardened off at the farm because I've never had problems with them going into shock before. But thanks for sharing this video so I know what to do if I get into growing seeds!

You’re welcome. I’m sure they’re hardened off then. It’s awesome you and your neighbor buy them together and support a local farm. I’m sure the owner really appreciates it😊.

Yep

That’s a great idea😁

Thanks. I’ll try. 😊

That’s great! I’m very glad you found it helpful. I’m sure you’ll be very successful in growing your potatoes now that you know how easy it is😊

I’m sorry that you lost your tomato plants 😞. I have a drip system with a timer that I set up in late May. That way, I don’t forget to water.

You’re welcome. I hope they help.😊

You’re welcome. It’s so much easier than the traditional method of planting carrot seeds. Please let me know how well it works for you 😊.

Thank you. I’ve also planted them with beets before and it worked well.

Thanks! You’re welcome ☺️. I’m glad you found the information useful.

😂 I guess you never know

You’re welcome 😊. I really hope it helps.

Yeah it is. I probably should’ve said that in the video. Thanks for the comment. If I do another video on the subject in the future, I’ll make sure I mention that. 😊 It’s definitely an easier way to do it so that you don’t damage your root crops. I always use scissors to thin my carrots though because I find it’s a lot easier since the stems are much thinner.

True😊

What does that mean?

@@epicninjagameryt6884 it’s something gardeners can do to save space growing vegetables. You leave all of the sprouts and let them grow. Then, you get multiple plants. I don’t do it because, even though you get more plants, they tend to produce smaller vegetables. I’ve experimented with it and I’ve found that the single plants grow larger than all of the smaller ones put together. They’re competing for nutrients, so the plant that’s the strongest is always going to take nutrients from the rest. You can also only do it with small plants like beets, carrots, turnips, etc. It can’t be done with really large plants like tomatoes, celery, eggplants, etc. because your plants compete for way too much nutrients due to the size they reach at maternity.

Thanks 😊

That’s a great idea! I’ll have to add that to them too. Thanks 😊.

Soooooo many 😁

I’m sorry that you found the picture offensive. It was meant to show what a seed potato looks like when it sprouts and it is ready to be planted. If you watch the video, I talk about how seed potatoes need to be covered with 6-8 inches of soil, but that is because I planted determinate potatoes. I explain how indeterminate potatoes have to be hilled, which I apologized for not being able to show how to do that because I have a container garden. Then, I mentioned that there were other channels that did show how to plant those varieties if you wanted to learn. When I lived on my farm, I was able to plant indeterminate potatoes, but unfortunately I’m now living in the city. I found it to be more productive to plant determinate potatoes in the containers because I could plant quick growing crops, like spinach and radishes, on the top of the soil to utilize the space for growing more vegetables. I’m greatful to still be able to garden using containers, but I really miss my farm because I’m a lot more limited now in what I can grow. I hope that you now understand why I used that picture.

You’re welcome ☺️

Thank you so much. ❤️💚❤️

I just subscribed to your channel.

Thanks. 😊

It basically means that the celery can be really tough if it’s grown in the heat.

I’m glad the video was helpful 😊