Gardening 4 Gains
Gardening 4 Gains
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Building a Seed Starting Grow Rack
There is no way better to prepare for spring than to start your seeds indoors. One of the problems you may encounter when seed starting is how to get your plants enough light to thrive from germination until transplanting. My solution to that was to build a grow rack - a standard rack that can be purchased from any home or hardware store or Amazon.
I then outfit my rack with LED grow lights to optimize the growth of my tomato, pepper, lettuce and whatever other seedlings I decided to start indoors. I use TotalGrow Stratum Lights because of their thin profile, robust light output, and energy efficient design. All of these lights will then be on a timer that you can set and forget. This ens...
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Видео

How I Built My Raised Garden Beds
Просмотров 1833 года назад
If you're new to gardening, you're probably wondering - how do I build raised garden beds? In this video I transform my garden by showing you how to build raised garden beds. In the past I have grown gardens in the ground, in Root Pouch fabric pots, and this year I am changing it up again by building raised beds in the Garden of Gains. Raised beds are a great way to garden for various benefits....
How to Prune and Stake Cucumbers
Просмотров 16 тыс.4 года назад
In this video I talk about how to Prune and Stake cucumber plants in my garden. Typically cucumbers are grown on a netting or a trellis, but this year I am testing out the method of growing them with a bamboo stake and pruning them similar to tomatoes. Many people warn against pruning - but it will reduce the amount of foliage which will reduce disease, pest, and fungus pressures. Plus it shoul...
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
Просмотров 4344 года назад
In this video Kyla and I show you how to properly build a raised garden bed. We ended up having to rebuild the bed that we installed last year because when we originally built this garden bed, we skimped on materials - so this time around we did it the right way! If you're wondering how to build a raised bed, this video will show you the basics from the corner brackets we used to tie the bed to...
THE FINAL FROST - My Poor Potatoes
Просмотров 5264 года назад
As we get into the middle of May, we finally hit our last frost of the season. In this video I remove the frost blankets from my garden for (hopefully) the last time of the season. Frost blankets are a great way to get an early start in the garden, extend your growing season, and to protect your plants from frost. As you can see in the video, the frost blanket works wonders on cold weather crop...
Staying Sane in a Crazy World - MIND BODY GARDEN PODCAST
Просмотров 784 года назад
In this recording of my Podcast, Mind Body Garden, I begin by talking about my morning routine and how it is helping me maintain my sanity in this strange time in history. While it is much easier to hit the snooze on alarms while working from home, it is more important than ever to maintain a routine. I found that when I half-assed my routines, or didn't give them the proper respect they deserv...
Lawn Care Tips: Killing Weeds, Organic Grub Control, & Grass Seed for Dogs
Просмотров 8364 года назад
In this video I talk about 3 hugely important topics for Lawn Care: How to Control & Kill Weeds in your Lawn, Organic Grub Control, and ways to improve & optimize the Germination of your Grass Seed. Basically I talk about how I took my lawn from a weed-filled dirt-patch to a nice lush lawn. That process began with killing the clover, dandelions, and crabgrass with Anderson's 22-0-4 Fertilizer w...
Tips 4 Watering & Fertilizing Seedlings
Просмотров 3864 года назад
In this video I talk about tips for watering & fertilizing your seedlings - something that I feel is often overlooked when it comes to gardening. Most people are afraid of watering because they think they'll drown their plants - or they think they will kill seedlings by over-fertilizing. This video walks through some of my tips and tricks when it comes to watering your seedlings indoors. Plus I...
Frost Blankets: the Key to Early Spring Gardening
Просмотров 4114 года назад
I'm gardening in zone 6 and our last frost date isn't until May 15 - almost a month away! The winter has been mild, but yesterday we experience snow, sleet, and ice and all of my plants survived because of Frost Blankets! If you're gardening in the early spring or late fall, frost blankets are a great way to extend the growing season & protect your plants from impending death. I am growing cold...
Fitness Tips with Adam: Modifying your Workouts for Quarantine
Просмотров 484 года назад
In this video I recorded a podcast with my brother Adam Neth using Zoom. Adam is a personal trainer, natural bodybuilder, and a total health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition expert. We open up the conversation talking about the Coronavirus situation, how lockdown or quarantine has effected our lives, and then we dive into some of the ways that you can modify your workouts to obtain maximum eff...
Transplanting Broccoli, Leafy Greens, & Onions with Mycorrhizae
Просмотров 1914 года назад
Now that the ground cover fabric is laid, and the Root Pouches are arranged - it's transplanting time! We're in Zone 6, so it's a little early to get most stuff planted out, but you can plant cold weather crops. First, I transplant broccoli plants that I grew in a semi-hydroponic system of Peat Plugs in a styrofoam tray. I was extremely impressed with this system - not only did it produce extre...
Garden Renovation & Laying Ground Cover Fabric
Просмотров 1764 года назад
I think that part of being a gardener is to do something every year to incrementally improve your garden & take it to the next level. This year, I am tackling all kinds of projects, but this was a big one that involved moving EVERYTHING out of the garden (over 250 Root Pouches), removing old ground cover fabric, leveling the grade of the garden, and then re-covering it with fresh 3 ounce woven ...
Succession Planting & Fertilizers for Seedlings
Просмотров 554 года назад
It's been two weeks since I started my first round of Lettuce & Arugula seeds, so now's the Time to plant the 2nd round of seeds. This succession planting will ensure that we have a continuous Harvest all season long for our CSA customers. I also talk about a some of my favorite, and some of the best fertilizers for seedlings. A lot of people are scared to fertilize their seedlings or plants, b...
Different Methods of Seed Starting
Просмотров 1354 года назад
This video is a one week update from the various seeds I planted, in various types of trays, and in various types of soil. My experiments that I have running are occuring at the Plant Lab at my house and in the Grow Lab at AM Leonard horticultural tool & supply company where I work as a Product Manager. The tests I am running at the AM Leonard Grow Lab include: -Spinach in Oasis Rootcubes -Broc...
2/2 Seed Starting Cold-Weather Crops at AM Leonard
Просмотров 494 года назад
A few days ago I got seeds started indoors. This video is Part 2 where I planted seeds at AM Leonard horticultural tool & supply company where I work as a Product Manager. In this video I plant Goliath Spinach, Early Green Broccoli, and Buttercrunch Lettuce. I also show our 3-tier grow rack and talk about the various seed starting methods I'm using including: -72 cell deep star plug trays: www....
1/2 Seed Starting Cold Weather Crops for Zone 6
Просмотров 9574 года назад
1/2 Seed Starting Cold Weather Crops for Zone 6
How to Plan the Perfect Garden
Просмотров 1094 года назад
How to Plan the Perfect Garden
Unboxing my Secret Seed Order
Просмотров 1304 года назад
Unboxing my Secret Seed Order
How To Prune & Stake San Marzano Tomatoes (indeterminate)
Просмотров 61 тыс.5 лет назад
How To Prune & Stake San Marzano Tomatoes (indeterminate)
Easy Raspberry Trellis Set Up
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 лет назад
Easy Raspberry Trellis Set Up
Vertical Seedling Production
Просмотров 585 лет назад
Vertical Seedling Production
Resolutions Progress March 2019
Просмотров 395 лет назад
Resolutions Progress March 2019
Seed Starting on the Grow Rack
Просмотров 2135 лет назад
Seed Starting on the Grow Rack
How to Prune Raspberries
Просмотров 605 лет назад
How to Prune Raspberries
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Просмотров 2555 лет назад
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Pre-Bonsai: Transplanting a Spruce Seedling
Просмотров 8395 лет назад
Pre-Bonsai: Transplanting a Spruce Seedling
Talking Permaculture, Music, & Perspective with Romo Loco
Просмотров 345 лет назад
Talking Permaculture, Music, & Perspective with Romo Loco
009 - How to Grow Microgreens
Просмотров 995 лет назад
009 - How to Grow Microgreens
008 - Resolutions, Weight Loss, & Garden Dreams
Просмотров 225 лет назад
008 - Resolutions, Weight Loss, & Garden Dreams
007 - Breakfast, Back & Biceps
Просмотров 405 лет назад
007 - Breakfast, Back & Biceps

Комментарии

  • @joguertin4181
    @joguertin4181 Месяц назад

    So I can tell which are the main stems...but how do I differentiate between a branch amd a sucker? This is where I die. To you, an experienced gardener a branch is obvious, to me, I have a deer in the headlights look

  • @erice8615
    @erice8615 2 месяца назад

    My San Marzano's have 3 main branches. Other than that I remove any suckers. They are currently 7 feet tall. My question is, should I take out the 3rd main stem?

  • @jenicepye2997
    @jenicepye2997 4 месяца назад

    What size grow bag did you used?

  • @DomalainDiLorenzo
    @DomalainDiLorenzo 4 месяца назад

    Hi, please let me know what fertilizer you are using on your San Marzano, and if you have found that they are determinate or not. thank you so much

  • @rodrigofajardo3435
    @rodrigofajardo3435 4 месяца назад

    Felicitaciones por su video saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴 😊

  • @rodrigofajardo3435
    @rodrigofajardo3435 4 месяца назад

    Hola amigo saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴 estoy enamorado de los tomates 🍅 San Marzano después de un viaje que hice a España 🇪🇸, aquí el clima es tropical quiero saber en USA dónde puedo comprar buenas semillas para traerlas para acá y poder seguir sus consejos 😊les dejo este mensaje en español porque mi inglés es muy limitado, todos los comentarios los he traducido y los he leído ¡Bendiciones para todos!

  • @cowboyblacksmith
    @cowboyblacksmith 6 месяцев назад

    Oh was he pruning tomatoes? I got so distracted, lol.

  • @jsa4864
    @jsa4864 Год назад

    you Amerikans use a lot of plastic in your gardens

  • @radoutdoors852
    @radoutdoors852 Год назад

    Hey have you heard of san marzano tomato seeds being mislabeled? The pack of seeds I grew looked like tomato seeds and grew well but the plants look and smell nothing like tomatoes. Just curious if you have ever heard of this?

  • @TotCarloMusic
    @TotCarloMusic Год назад

    I’m just speaking from experience, but I find that pruning the lower 1/3 of your plant, in vegetative state , is an effort to prevent it from touching your topsoil and being exposed to diseases, OR AN EXPERIENCED GARDENER MULCH, is necessary. I personally allow my suckers to grow ABOVE the lower 1/3 line, because the more suckers you grow, the more flowers develop and the more tomatoes you get. That’s basic math you keep the bottom 1/3 of the plant Empty and you let the top grow CONTROLLED. Granted, you will have to use more cages and and string and etc., but I’ll go through and I would personally cut off a lot of vegetative growth that is growing too big. It is obviously taking up too many nutrients in the soil And the microbial growth is robust. That’s my two cents. My plants grow extremely large, I keep them caged and roped off with strings and yarn and such. But I’ll let the bottom 1/3 of that plant be naked at an adult and remove any branch that is a sun leaf, and appears to be utilizing too much of the plants nutrients. Mine may look weird, but it is full proof, that if you remove those unnecessary branches that you see folding around, trying to shade your tomatoes, they’re just trying to steal nutrients from them. Cut them off! Good luck guys.

  • @user-gh8sl7iu3y
    @user-gh8sl7iu3y Год назад

    What time of year should San Mariano’s be pruned? If pruned too early, or late, will that affect the production?

    • @janicegame2372
      @janicegame2372 Год назад

      If you are growing your San Marzano as a indeterminate ( cordon) take side shoots( suckers ) out as soon as you see them be careful not to take out the main stem😊

  • @theresaherron1140
    @theresaherron1140 Год назад

    What are those pails you have them in? I have garden boxes that are 4’ x 8’ and I can’t seem to get the plants growing so well.

  • @ShootingUtah
    @ShootingUtah Год назад

    My San marzanos went crazy last year. It was my first year growing them and they completely overtook and broke through the cages I put around them. I thought I was pruning enough but obviously not. The sauce my wife made with them was WELL WORTH IT! Amazing actually. Nice video!

  • @wrongfullyaccused7139
    @wrongfullyaccused7139 Год назад

    Too much talk. Thumbs down.

  • @AWC-BAMBOO-SUPPILER-CHINA
    @AWC-BAMBOO-SUPPILER-CHINA Год назад

    Nice video to show how use the bamboo

  • @flamingdragon3861
    @flamingdragon3861 Год назад

    Great video man, very good look at what suckers are thanks

  • @MrKevrogers
    @MrKevrogers Год назад

    Where’d ya get that pruner mate ?

  • @wyfyj
    @wyfyj Год назад

    Thanks dude

  • @jimford1256
    @jimford1256 Год назад

    What size container are you using?

  • @vilkoskorlich259
    @vilkoskorlich259 Год назад

    Are San Marzano tomatoes the best? These tomatoes have a huge reputation and boast a Protected Designation of Origin status (DOP, or sometimes written as PDO - Denominazione d'Origine Protetta) which specifies the precise cultivar, processing method and region in which the tomatoes can be grown.

  • @brettyokum7473
    @brettyokum7473 2 года назад

    What size grow bags are these? I have some 10 gallon ones & I'm wondering if they'll be big enough

  • @davemeeks8109
    @davemeeks8109 2 года назад

    I have 7 deer and a dozen ground hogs working to prune my tomato plants everyday but even they need my help as well.

  • @neva-surrender
    @neva-surrender 2 года назад

    Tape tying machine is over $100....geez

  • @svbeezy403
    @svbeezy403 2 года назад

    I just planted my San Maranzo a couple months ago and I'm a major newbie. Had no idea to do this and I got so heavy and thick it snapped all the stems. Was super sad

  • @tlatham72
    @tlatham72 2 года назад

    Hi. Nice video. I love trying out new ideas for supporting plants. Intrigued by this one for cucumbers as it is so clean and doesn't require a trellis. How did this work out for you? Does the vine top out a 8ft? How many cucumbers develop if pruned to the one vine? Thanks!

  • @franniethorpe5650
    @franniethorpe5650 2 года назад

    Love that tool where did u purchase

  • @scottietimmons3322
    @scottietimmons3322 2 года назад

    I need that shirt.. link please?

  • @MysticDonBlair
    @MysticDonBlair 2 года назад

    For the BEST results use hemp seeds 😉

  • @salifdieme5863
    @salifdieme5863 2 года назад

    Hello. I would like to know if we can grow the san marzano tomato during the rainy season. thank you very much

  • @animalsaroundustv5410
    @animalsaroundustv5410 2 года назад

    awesome, you guys make great videos, I subscribed to your channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @latifahamid5614
    @latifahamid5614 3 года назад

    Are you harvesting in early winter?

  • @brianshort1843
    @brianshort1843 3 года назад

    Can you share some more information about your staking method? Are you using just one bamboo stake per plant? Is that strong enough to support all the fruit and weight of the plant once it grows up and out?

  • @CreationsWithEli
    @CreationsWithEli 3 года назад

    hey ,just subscribed .where did you get the bamboo sticks?I have 5 cucumbers growing and they are about 3 ft tall

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      Thanks for subscribing! I got my bamboo at AM Leonard but this year I'm using a coconut netting and steel stakes because bamboo has been kind of tough to come by. The steel stakes are called Takiron stakes and they're really nice because they have some texture that will hold the netting more securely. I'll have to do another video asap!

  • @jakeblasko7237
    @jakeblasko7237 3 года назад

    San Marzano is a determinate variety. The only thing you should really prune on determinate varieties is the lower growth to provide air flow and keep space between the soil and leaves to prevent disease. Maybe some pruning here and there to provide air flow throughout..

    • @AKJJSIM
      @AKJJSIM 2 года назад

      Actually, heirloom San Marzano ARE indeterminate tomato plants. Determinate tomato plants are a hybrid.

    • @mustaqimahmad5161
      @mustaqimahmad5161 Год назад

      They are Indeterminate plants.

    • @cheriweber4
      @cheriweber4 Год назад

      They are actually both, as they are considered semi-determinate.

  • @melissagrant9675
    @melissagrant9675 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video! My starter is about 8-10" tall, is it a good idea to cut off any suckers at this stage or wait till it's a bit more mature?

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      You are welcome - thank you for watching! I would say that if you're seeing suckers, it would be best to remove them. That will keep the plant's energy focused on the growth that is most important and not waste energy on the suckers

  • @winterhughe5495
    @winterhughe5495 3 года назад

    So basically... I put my SM in cages.. your basic mater cage. Do i need to remove that?

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      I think that they could grow well in cages too - have you grown them that way in the past? I would guess that you may have smaller fruit if you don't prune and cage instead of staking

  • @mapachas
    @mapachas 3 года назад

    Do I still cut off a sucker that has grown a lot?

  • @veronical3135
    @veronical3135 3 года назад

    I’m growing semi determinate san marzano tomatoes for the first time. Does anyone know how tall it gets? and if it needs pruning.

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      I think height will all depends on if you prune it or not. With pruning it could grow over 6 feet, without it, may only grow to 4ish feet? If you have more than one plant it would be interesting to see how the plants fare with each method - 1 pruned, 1 not. I'm doing some tests in my garden this year but i think the plants will be much healthier if pruned. we shall see!

    • @veronical3135
      @veronical3135 3 года назад

      @@Gardening4Gains Thank you very much for your reply. My garden soil has lots of clay beneath. Silty on top about 15 cm and lots of clay beneath from there. I already transplanted them in the garden, not sure how they’ll do so it’s better to not mess with them by pruning. I’ll leave them grow and see what I’ll get.

  • @croninscott
    @croninscott 3 года назад

    How did you attached the wire to the post on the opposite side of the gripple?

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      sorry for the late response! I tied a knot in the wire on the opposite post

  • @ezioaugustus2621
    @ezioaugustus2621 3 года назад

    You guys gonna make videos again or naw?

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      just dropped another video today and plan to get much more consistent this year! Any videos or info you're looking to see? I plan to get a good mixture of how-to, informational, and mix in more vlog-type of videos as well. Appreciate the support!!

  • @luanasavage92
    @luanasavage92 3 года назад

    I’ve always heard, prune suckers from indeterminate plants but not determinate plants

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      that is true! Determinate plants need no pruning, just keep an eye out for pests and you'll have a hearty harvest!

  • @Thankful_.
    @Thankful_. 3 года назад

    Thanks for the info! I’m currently wonder sowing seeds in zone 6b.

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      You're welcome! What all do you have growing?

    • @Thankful_.
      @Thankful_. 3 года назад

      @@Gardening4Gains - in addition to several tomatoes & blackberries plants we have peas & spinach, peppermint, yarrow and FINALLY apples! This being first yr our apple tree is producing nice apples. We’ve long awaited apples! 👏🏽

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      @@Thankful_. that's awesome! I wanna get more fruit growing once I get some more land. Nothing better than freshly grown berries, so I can only imagine how good homegrown apples are!

  • @ImTellingYallItsSabotage
    @ImTellingYallItsSabotage 3 года назад

    Great video! What size are your stakes? The link in your description wasn’t working for me. Thank you!

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      I really like using an 8 foot stake so I can drive at least a foot or 2 in the ground and still be able to reach my tomato plants once they reach the peak

  • @stephenmoberg8807
    @stephenmoberg8807 3 года назад

    Zzzzzz

  • @trenaebowers1968
    @trenaebowers1968 3 года назад

    eat that bee who's a good bug

  • @najo2852
    @najo2852 3 года назад

    woww ,TwentyOne Pilots

  • @m_s.doubleyou3603
    @m_s.doubleyou3603 3 года назад

    Whats the name of the song at the begining? :)

    • @christopheradam6967
      @christopheradam6967 3 года назад

      Yeah nice groove that, mr.

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      I cannot find the original file on my computer right now but will keep you posted once i do!

  • @sillyalena
    @sillyalena 3 года назад

    Your awesome! Thank you, I didn't know what I was getting into when I planted my lil baby plant... Holy Moly! She's a beast now and my first gardening adventure?! 😂 This helped so much!

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      Thank you so much, I love hearing this & hope you had a successful garden last year and wishing you much success this year!!

    • @InnerLifePhotography
      @InnerLifePhotography Год назад

      @@Gardening4Gains In terms of taste, flavour and quality;How is san marzano tomato is in comparison with saint Pierre tomato and brandy wine tomato.??

  • @MartyFRsfNE
    @MartyFRsfNE 3 года назад

    Ever JUICE the leaves? They're reportedly as nutritious as the fruit with some of the same flavor.

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      I have not heard of that but I feel like that may cause one hell of a stomach ache lol. Do you mix them with anything?

  • @jerryellingson7349
    @jerryellingson7349 4 года назад

    Nothing said about fixing anything??? Another guy with a GoPro!!

    • @Gardening4Gains
      @Gardening4Gains 3 года назад

      thanks for the feedback! I do a pretty good job of rambling sometimes lol