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The Cultivating Curmudgeon
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Gardeners and food growers! Meet the most "cultivated" RUclipsr in WA, where the only thing greener than his thumb is his envy of professional gardeners. He's out there, battling the wilderness of his backyard, armed with nothing but a hoe and a hope. His garden may not be Eden, but his veggies are the stars of the show-when they decide to show up, that is. Watch as he whips up gourmet dishes with the elusive carrot, the bashful beet, and the ever-so-rare eggplant that only appears once in a blue moon. It's farm-to-table, with a detour through comedy central!
Join me as I rant, rave, and reveal the secrets of gardening the hard way. Subscribe to the Cultivating Curmudgeon and learn from my mistakes, a journey from tech education to food grower and all the blunders I made. Based in Perth, Western Australia where its hot, dry and the ground is just waterproof sand.
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#NoviceGardener #fermentedfood
Join me as I rant, rave, and reveal the secrets of gardening the hard way. Subscribe to the Cultivating Curmudgeon and learn from my mistakes, a journey from tech education to food grower and all the blunders I made. Based in Perth, Western Australia where its hot, dry and the ground is just waterproof sand.
#beginnersgardening
#homegarden
#fruittrees
#gardeningforbeginners
#NoviceGardener #fermentedfood
Free Apricot Tree?! 🍑 The Curmudgeon's Fruit Tree Diary Takes a SURPRISE Turn!
Hold onto your hats, fruit fanatics! The Cultivating Curmudgeon is back with another installment of his Fruit Tree Diary, and this time, things are getting juicy! 🍑 🍏
It all starts with a surprise gift - a FREE apricot tree from the generous folks on the Curmudgeon's Facebook group. (Who knew those online communities were good for anything besides arguing about tomato varieties?) 😲
But that's not all! The Curmudgeon also tackles a feisty feijoa tree that's been begging for a new home. Get ready for some root-wrangling action, potting mix mayhem, and of course, plenty of Curmudgeonly commentary. 👴
In this episode, you'll learn:
The art of the repot: The Curmudgeon shares his expert tips (and g...
It all starts with a surprise gift - a FREE apricot tree from the generous folks on the Curmudgeon's Facebook group. (Who knew those online communities were good for anything besides arguing about tomato varieties?) 😲
But that's not all! The Curmudgeon also tackles a feisty feijoa tree that's been begging for a new home. Get ready for some root-wrangling action, potting mix mayhem, and of course, plenty of Curmudgeonly commentary. 👴
In this episode, you'll learn:
The art of the repot: The Curmudgeon shares his expert tips (and g...
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Day 10: The Fermented Beetroot Saga Continues!
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My beetroot experiment is officially in the double digits, and things are getting interesting! The pungent funk of the initial fermentation has mellowed, replaced by a more earthy, slightly sweet aroma. The beets themselves have become a vibrant, ruby red color, and the brine has taken on a rich, garnet hue. I'm still hesitant to take a bite, but my curiosity is getting the better of me. I ging...
Gardening in HELL! 🔥 Can the Curmudgeon Conquer the Climate?
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It's a massacre in the Curmudgeon's garden! 💀 But this time, it's not the Curmudgeon wielding the weapon - it's the brutal forces of nature. 🔥 Join us for a post-apocalyptic garden tour as we survey the damage and discover which plants dared to defy the dry spell. In this episode, the Curmudgeon will: Reveal the fallen: Prepare for a roll call of the dearly departed, those poor souls who succum...
The GREAT Garden Takeover! What Happens When Three Sisters Unite?
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The Cultivating Curmudgeon is back, and this time, he's planting a trio of troublemakers! 😈 He's digging into the ancient wisdom of the Three Sisters system, where corn, beans, and squash join forces to create a thriving garden ecosystem. 🌽🌱🎃 Get ready for some grumpy gardening wisdom and a whole lot of laughs as the Curmudgeon shows you how to: Choose the right varieties: Don't just pick any o...
Unlocking The Secret To Fermenting Fresh Beetroot: A Flavorful Twist On Preservation!
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Hold onto your hats, fermentation fanatics! The Cultivating Curmudgeon is back, and this time, we're invading the kitchen. 🔪 Get ready for a tangy, bubbly adventure as we dive into the wonderful world of fermented beets. Forget those vinegary pickles! We're going for gut-healthy, flavor-packed FERMENTATION. Think earthy, probiotic goodness that will make your tastebuds sing (and your gut bacter...
Poop Power! Unleashing the Garden Gold
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💩 It's the poo-nami you've been waiting for! 💩 The Cultivating Curmudgeon is back with a manure-ific unboxing extravaganza! We're diving deep into the world of organic gold, with special guest appearances by: Alpaca Poop: (aka Pacca Poop): Fluffy, fabulous, and full of nutrients! Is this the king of manures? Piggypost: Don't turn your nose up at this potent potion! Pig manure is a garden game-c...
🐌 Beer vs. Slugs: The Ultimate Showdown! 🐌🍺
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Ever wondered how to keep those pesky slugs out of your garden without using harsh chemicals? Look no further! In this video, we dive into the world of beer-based slug traps. Watch as we set up these ingenious traps and see the surprising results. Spoiler alert: Slugs love beer almost as much as people do! What you'll learn: • How to make a slug trap using everyday items • Are West Australian s...
Top 5 Summer Crops You NEED to Plant!
Просмотров 44514 дней назад
Top 5 Summer Crops You NEED to Plant!
From Worn Out to Wonderful Veggie Patch Refurb Results
Просмотров 12721 день назад
From Worn Out to Wonderful Veggie Patch Refurb Results
Growing Youngberry from Seed: A Harvest Moon Adventure! 🍇🫐
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Growing Youngberry from Seed: A Harvest Moon Adventure! 🍇🫐
DISCOVER the Ancient Art of Archery for Modern Gardens
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DISCOVER the Ancient Art of Archery for Modern Gardens
I Grew Jackfruit in a Pot and You Won't Believe How Easy It Was!
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I Grew Jackfruit in a Pot and You Won't Believe How Easy It Was!
Taming Tamarillos: The Ultimate Transplant Challenge!
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Taming Tamarillos: The Ultimate Transplant Challenge!
Garden to Plate: A Mushroom Medley Delight!
Просмотров 2328 дней назад
Garden to Plate: A Mushroom Medley Delight!
From Garden to Freezer: The Curmudgeon's Guide to Fava Bean Harvesting!
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From Garden to Freezer: The Curmudgeon's Guide to Fava Bean Harvesting!
I Spent a Day at Vic Park Community Garden and Discovered a Hidden Gem!
Просмотров 92Месяц назад
I Spent a Day at Vic Park Community Garden and Discovered a Hidden Gem!
Explore Summer Planting Plans With Curmudgeon Crop Campaign - A Complete Walkaround!
Просмотров 337Месяц назад
Explore Summer Planting Plans With Curmudgeon Crop Campaign - A Complete Walkaround!
From Garden to Table: A Bountiful Harvest Feast!
Просмотров 76Месяц назад
From Garden to Table: A Bountiful Harvest Feast!
Don't Miss the Berry Revolution in Temu Tower!
Просмотров 203Месяц назад
Don't Miss the Berry Revolution in Temu Tower!
**Temu Unboxing: Knife Sharpeners That Don't Cut It & Garden Goodies That Do! **
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Temu Unboxing: Knife Sharpeners That Don't Cut It & Garden Goodies That Do!
Yoghurt Frementer Showdown - Surprise Guest Taster!
Просмотров 170Месяц назад
Yoghurt Frementer Showdown - Surprise Guest Taster!
24 Hours to Fermenting Mastery with Mason Jars and Yogurt Fermenter
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24 Hours to Fermenting Mastery with Mason Jars and Yogurt Fermenter
Rhubarb Jammin' - From Garden to Jar in No Time!
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Rhubarb Jammin' - From Garden to Jar in No Time!
Unboxing the Amazon Impulse Impulse Heat Sealing Machine: Sealing the Deal with Style!
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Unboxing the Amazon Impulse Impulse Heat Sealing Machine: Sealing the Deal with Style!
Curmudgeon’s Spring Stone Fruit Care: Everything You Need to Know
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Curmudgeon’s Spring Stone Fruit Care: Everything You Need to Know
Unlock the Secrets to Growing Portobello Mushrooms in a Monotub! (New Improved Steps 😜)
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Unlock the Secrets to Growing Portobello Mushrooms in a Monotub! (New Improved Steps 😜)
TEMU Unboxing the Future of Greenhouse & Mushroom Gardening!
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TEMU Unboxing the Future of Greenhouse & Mushroom Gardening!
😠🌿 The Cultivating Curmudgeon's Garden Tour (Prepare to be Amazed...and Grumbled at a Bit )
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😠🌿 The Cultivating Curmudgeon's Garden Tour (Prepare to be Amazed...and Grumbled at a Bit )
From Sump to Sumptuous! 🌱 Turning a Stormwater Sump into a Gardening Oasis 💦
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From Sump to Sumptuous! 🌱 Turning a Stormwater Sump into a Gardening Oasis 💦
Fruit Tree Challenge! 🧪 Raspberries, Midyim Berries, Plums, Mangoes AND Pecans from Cuttings?!
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Fruit Tree Challenge! 🧪 Raspberries, Midyim Berries, Plums, Mangoes AND Pecans from Cuttings?!
Screens for grub slugs getting in also
What a cool idea to have a giveaway group. The leaves on your apricot are looking lush. I have a glengarry, been in the ground for nearly four years and no fruit or even flowers, must be waiting for a really cold winter, seems to be juuuuust a bit too warm at our place for it right now.
Its really good, got my yoghurt maker from there too. My other apricot hasn't fruited ever, hoping with another it will though.
@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon nothing like a bit of cross-pollination ey. Can't beat home-made yoghurt either!
@thegardenlikesdad Yeh, really starting to get into fermented foods. Going to try cheese making soon.
@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon I have a friend who uses her goat milk for cheese, some kind of ricotta-type thing? Based on what she has told me, sounds like a heck of a learning curve but worth it. I ferment chokos and cukes in brine for pickle/gherkin-type fare, and birdseye chillis for tobasco sauce.
G'day mate
How's it hangin'?😃
@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon just getting over the dreaded plague. I'm bummed because it interrupted my gardening 😉
@@madrabbitwoman Oh thats no good but hope you are ok now.
Thank you
And thank you for watching 😀
I can't wait to see these grow together! Your growing season is a little different from ours. Right now I've put what will be my future garden to rest. Trying to cull back the weeds and burrs. I'm hoping by spring. I'll have built a fence and some planting beds. ❤
Look forward to seeing how you go. We are heading into the heat and predictions are we will have a large number of days over 45C (113F) and probably no rain for 6 months.
@@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon I pray yall get some rain. Those 45°c days are brutal.
When it gets to -20 F at my house my pipes are toast.
Ouch! And we complain when it gets down to +10C (50F). Mind you the black plastic poly pipes melt in summer.....
I bet these are going to be tasty! ❤
I certainly hope so!
Got your own recipe? Please share it!
Wow! I never knew there were so many different types of beetroot!
Sure is, probably a dozen or more, all slightly different in taste.
I dont live too far from greenlife. I keep meaning to head there and give their stuff a try. The products I get at my local hardware do not seem to be great quality. I got the baileys potting mix to up-pot my seedlings and a few of them shriveled up after a couple of days…plus, it seems to be mainly big chunks of bark and sticks. We have cows, goats, horses and alpacas. Every now and again I go into the paddock, get a tractor bucket load of the old hay that they have spread, stepped on, pooped and peed on and I put it into a big pile. Turn it every few months and just let it sit. I use that as mulch.
Worth giving them a shot. I've found Baileys ok but made the mistake of getting Garden basics once, had a pH of 12!!! Killed anything planted in it. Sounds like a great mulch you get.
Do you have any issues with stickers after using such hay.
Love to be able to answer but afraid I dont know what stickers are 😀I assume its a kind of inscect so the answer would probably be no. There doesnt seem to be any more pests but there are a lot more earthworms. (Just thought, maybe spell checker change from slaters? If so yes a few more but not enough to be an issue and they are helpful in the garden)
@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon lol I didn't even think. It's a grassbur. The actual seed that hay comes from. They usually have pricky spurs that you can step on. They are awful.
@@FarmingInTheWild Ah ok, we have double Gs that are a prickle that is extremely painful if you stand on them. But no, this stuff is pretty much weed free.
@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon Oh wow, that's a relief. I'm going back on your videos and getting ideas. This type of country we live in out here is extremely hard to grow in. We mostly farm coastal hay and grasshoppers lol 😆
Heated tables , just like any Grean house extended light and grow into colder months
Thanks for the info! My problem is more the heat and light being too much for the poor little blighters, we are up to 13 hours of daylight and 30+ degree temps and its still spring.
There is something so alien about the way these look. It's kinda mesmerising 👽
@@Siavash_Khaksar kinda tasty too!
Have you got a persimmon? Hows it producing?
Wow that worked pretty fast! 😮
It did indeed!
I think I will stick with iron chelates pellets. Pet safe and breaks down to fertiliser
I use them too but not around my mushrooms, good to have a couple of differnt approaches.
haha nice one mate! Cheers for the love and glad it worked for you! 🪱🪱
Worked a real treat! Thanks for the idea.
This is my second year growing raspberries...so first year for fruit, and very excited to see the blooms all coming out. They are my daughters favourite fruit, and yes, they are SO very expensive for a small punnet. I have had SO many issues with slugs getting my strawberries. This year I have put them all in hanging baskets...so hopefully we will actually be able to eat some of them.
Great that they are blooming! I just copied my friend at @dreamindragons and tried his slug traps. Worked really well and I've posted a video on how to make them if interested 😎
Nice one mate. Quite common for the soil to drop with the typical potting mixes as the material breaks down. This can cause some issues with root health which isnt ideal. You can top it up, but then your actual plant is getting more deeply burried which can cause some flesh rot -not ideal! What id do would be get in the soil, break it all up around the roots and push in some more inert materials like some pummice or something similar to minimise the general compaction. Once you break up the soil a little around the roots, you'll find especially if your plant isnt too heavy that you can lift it up higher on the trellis.. secure it in the higher position then fill under and around it with the new goodies. Much harder on a well established plant. Hope that helps 👌
Appreciated the help from a real expert!🤓
What do you think Of Rufus's contribution to the camera work?
Was a bit ruff😂
@@madrabbitwoman
It is my first time on your channel and I have just subscribed. Very nice garden. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the good work. All the best on this journey.😊
Thanks for the encouragement! Means a lot and glad to have you with us 😃
Just discovered you, I love what your doing ❤ from wheatbelt WA
Thank you!! 😊I’m a country lad too, from the Gascoyne many moons ago.
You should try green satsuma, sweet-and-sour, juicy and seedless.
I have a red satsuma and really like those. I’ll keep an eye out for the green variety. Thanks for the heads up🎉
Where did you get the mesh please? Looks really good 😊
From WA Farm Supplies (great helpful crowd there) but most Ag places will stock sheep pen mesh. My 1st video on the arches has the bill of materials if you like ruclips.net/user/shorts7zzu-qg-t-E
Hahaha! I'm in Perth, too, and I just installed my own trellis tunnel (just like yours) for my grapevines! I think that makes us trellis twinsies!😂 I also hung some festoon lights from Aldi's special buys, on it. It looks good-different. 😂 Cheers, from Ra.
Greetings trellis twin! Lights are a great idea, might just do that for the one near the greenhouse, others are way up the back so cant see them. (I love Aldi specials too)
Lights are a great idea 😊
Well done curmudgeon camera person with that smooth zoom and pan! :)
She is good! I have some Rufus-vision coming up in a later video, so stay tuned!
I'm a bit intrigued by you t shirt
I had them made up by one of the print on demand stores, the logo is "my" invention with a little help from Mr Dalle (AI 😇) You can see the details here thecultivatingcurmudgeon.theprintbar.com
Thanks Rufus!! Tell Dad I’ve subscribed 💚🪴
Thanks for the sub
This year (in the UK) was the first year I'd ever had to net my broad beans (Witkiem) to protect from birds. It was almost as if they waited for the perfect opportune moment and then wasted a whole row overnight. I'm tempted to point the finger at birdwatchers who've been feeding predator birds of prey thereby increasing the number of pests (pigeons, crows) in the region, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. That said, this year I had hardly any blackfly (?) I generally start off as seedlings and once mature enough plant in a number of grids typically 11 x 4 in soil with well-rotted horse manure mixed in. I also mix in a bit of bone meal, chicken pellets and maybe some MiracleGro into each hole I plant them in. I boil mine in salty water for about 5-10 minutes. But that's exactly how I peel, clean and freeze 'em!
That's a real shame. I don't mind sharing with our Australian native birds but not keen on our introduced pigeons getting anything! Rats and mice are my main issue and netting doesn't help, they just chew through....
Does Professor Curmudgeon get a bonus sausage as labour cost of growing the veggies?! 😅
or 3 ;-)
@@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon lol, did you eat the 3rd one before filming? 😂
I like watching theses types of plant experiments following
Lots more to follow as we enter the warmer months 🤠
congrats on the huge growth of your channel! All the hard work and grind paying off!👌👌
Thanks! I actually enjoy it so not really a hard grind 😀
Looks like you spend some time at Toastmasters hey Ian? Nice talk! Haha.
Ah not quite, nigh on 30 years as a professor tends to make talking easy (perhaps too easy, shutting up is the harder part), but thanks!
I also used the Ice Bricks last summer once I repaired my worm farms after they all died in a previous years heatwave. 3 years for your compost ? At that size it must be getting to 60-70 degrees celcius, and surely would be cooked and ready for turning after 6 months at the maximum? It's looking like my batch will be ready within 12 months. I used some at 9 months that had worms through it. PS: Where can I get those 6m / 1.5m trellis that you have a stash of? There's a place in henderson I was going to go have a look at . Yours look pretty swish.
Our week of 40+ didnt help the poor worms but luckily some of mine survived it and rebred. You may be right about the time scale, I'm just a bit paranoid about the weeds and with the 3 bays its ok as I tend to have one ready most of the time. I should check the temp though. I got the mesh from WA Farm supplies, great mob, have a look at an early video I made ruclips.net/video/NsBcFMZiVDI/видео.html all details and prices there. They delivered too.
@@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon According to Charles Dowding, bit of a gardening legend in UK, weed seeds are killed at 50 degrees celcius. So I'd be surprised you're getting so much germination. Probably it's because you need to turn the outside into the inside, because the outside may not reach 50 degrees C.
@@DigIntoGardening You are most likely correct, I dont turn it often enough - <sigh> time oh for more time 😁
These don't look anything like our paw paws here in midwest usa which rippen in late summer/early fall. I didn't realize there were multiple species referred to as paw paws. Looks like what we'd call papaya, but I'm off to research it now!
Yep, y'all call Carica papaya paw paw & we cal Asimina triloba paw paws! Mystery solved!🤓
Excellent- well thanks for the insight!
Great talk
Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing never seen or tried a paw paw fruit I've only heard of pawpaw trees 🌴 I know very little about them but they almost look like a mango 😉😊
They are pretty good so if you get the chance, give it a shot. Very mild taste but should be reasonably sweet.
Wow that's awesome and it looks delicious ☺
It was! Lady Curmudgeon loves them and so do the ladies at the Mum-in-law's, we take a tray in for them to share.
How long does it take for the tree to produce fruits?
These ones took just under 2 years, but thats from seed. If you buy an established plant I would expect you would get them within the 1st year. They do take quite some time to ripen though.
What do you think? Any suggestions to improve productivity? Could do with some fresh ideas 🤓
I have a bit of a smaller version of your garden - all powered by bunny poo 😂. It will be interesting to see how the gooseberry goes. I tried to grow a jostaberry but it doesn't get cold enough long enough here on the nsw/Vic border.
Nice! Some people would find it odd our problem with not enough cold days ;-) My relatives in Canada cant understand how we could complain!
Wow things are looking very nice after the cleanup! Btw your video needs a content warning for that casual snail murder at the start 😮
Now to plant!!
Have any idea what this contamination is? How do we cure it? Can we cure it?
Since you asked, I personally really like these videos. Interesting to see what you cook with the produce. 😊
And I like making them - in part coz I get to eat 🥳
Glad you like them!
I always enjoy eating from my own garden so much more
It tastes so much better
It does, I was never a fan of spuds but home grown are so different. I hated Asparagus but as soon as I tried it fresh, now one of my favorites - the klist goes on and on.
Aww. 🐸They like to live in ponds. That is probably why he was in the water in the jar. Great to have them.
Love them and a great sign the garden is healty. Meeting Chuck has made me decide to build a frog hotel and pond ;-)
@@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon looking forward to seeing the progress 🐸
@@AbbieBrisha I will indeed post info on the build
it's going to be quite a chore replacing the soil without hurting the plants to much next season. To me it looks like something ok to use for a one season plant
Good point, I will probably encourages some runners (like I did with the pineberry) and harvest those for next season.
oops posted this with my "work" channel, but it is I the Curmudgeon 😉
nice :) keep up the good work
Thanks, lots more cuttings to go in yet 😃
I have two main comments: 1) You forgot to order more clippers. Last time you only had 7! 2) So many missed opportunities to reference "That's not a knife..." I believe this means your Australian citizenship will be revoked :D
Thats not a comment, this is a comment!! Happy now? sprayers and clippers in the next order just for you 😄
@@Thecultivatingcurmudgeon Thanks for listening to the fans :D
That’s wild
We have many of them in the garden but rarely see them, good camouflage!