I'm gardening with my children and just shared an updated video on how my 2 year old planted our winter veggie garden last week. It's such a joy to watch how capable they are, and I agree, it is such a fond memory that I have from my own childhood! Thank you for sharing this!
You are right about this. I just started gardening again, never did much of it when I was in my teens, but did plant things with my paretns and grandparents when I was very young. It's a new rediscovered hobby and just as exciting as it was when I was little.
What a wonderful idea!! I have 3 year old baby girl that would love to help me harvest potatoes in the dirt that way. She had fun harvesting radishes with me this year and giving them to our pet rabbits.
Marlisa Monther Awww my 3 year old is loving gardening too! We haven't harvested any potatoes yet but this is a great idea. She is enjoying fresh eversweet strawberries though. :-)
I was looking to grow strawberries this year. Went to my local home depot to buy bagged strawberry roots. The worker I asked for help hadn't even heard about it! Uhhg. I bought it at another home depot before. They had no plants either. Guess I am going to look in Lowe's.
I used to love to garden with my grandmother. Gardening makes me remember our great times we had together when she was alive. Gardening in a way keeps her spirit alive with me.
I love this...I grew up in city slum apartments and never developed interest in gardening...We now live in the beautiful country with a home and land so I'm praying for a "green thumb" ..I put my 7month old on my back and water the garden ..my husband did the hard work of tilling hehe..Im sure I would have had more patience and industry if I learned as a child..reedening the time! thanks for sharing
Patience and discipline! great tips Jeff. My kids have developed a respect for food since they started helping in the garden. Granted they are only 5 and 6 but hopefully it will stick :) thanks for the great video, keep it up!
Love this! My nieces and nephews helped me plant some things when they were here for spring break. Every time I talk to them, they want to know how the plants are doing. When I was a girl, we also had lots of things growing. Tons of tomatoes. I used to pop out in the back yard, pick a ripe tomato, grab a salt and pepper shaker and have a nice snack. Waiting for some of my tomatoes to ripen now so I can start that up again!
as a 2nd generation farmer, the easiest way to get kids to love gardening is to say "if you cant grow it, you wont be eating" My dad taught me that line. he drilled it in me. I learned very young to plant tons of potatoes and lettuce.
is there any way to attach a picture to this post? I was going to show our Harvest from today. Three cucumbers two green beans one bell pepper and a couple jalapenos! those cucumberss really tried to hide
Good stuff... I also learned gardening for my grandmother... passing down the tradition!. We're gonna try the potatoes. I'm guessing we should start with bucket 1/3 full of dirt, and add dirt as it grows? Will any potatoes work?
Mark, start by putting 3-4 inches of dirt on bottom and seed potatoes on top of them Many times the potatoes sold in the store have sprout inhibitor sprayed on them. As they stem grow up, keep adding dirt to the 5 gallon bucket, allowing 4 inches of stem to still be exposed to the sun. As it continues to grow up, keep hilling them with dirt. Add a little manure to the soil, as the soil should be slightly acidic to avoid scab. Once top of leave and stems turn yellow then they are ready after 3 months. Good luck bud.
Hi Jeff, I enjoy watching your videos and have learned so much. I live in Central Florida, would I be able to grow a dwarf apple tree like the one you grew in Houston? Does Houston and Osceola County, Florida have the same type of weather? Thanks!
Those potatoes are like an Easter egg hunt for grown ups! Always fun.
I'm gardening with my children and just shared an updated video on how my 2 year old planted our winter veggie garden last week. It's such a joy to watch how capable they are, and I agree, it is such a fond memory that I have from my own childhood! Thank you for sharing this!
You are right about this. I just started gardening again, never did much of it when I was in my teens, but did plant things with my paretns and grandparents when I was very young. It's a new rediscovered hobby and just as exciting as it was when I was little.
Fond memories when we were younger, right? We should pass it along to our children to share as well.
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What a wonderful idea!! I have 3 year old baby girl that would love to help me harvest potatoes in the dirt that way. She had fun harvesting radishes with me this year and giving them to our pet rabbits.
Always great to include our kids in this great hobby
Marlisa Monther Awww my 3 year old is loving gardening too! We haven't harvested any potatoes yet but this is a great idea. She is enjoying fresh eversweet strawberries though. :-)
I was looking to grow strawberries this year. Went to my local home depot to buy bagged strawberry roots. The worker I asked for help hadn't even heard about it! Uhhg. I bought it at another home depot before. They had no plants either. Guess I am going to look in Lowe's.
Thanks - Great video and I hope it inspires more home gardeners. My best childhood memory is around gardening, and providing food for the table.
I used to love to garden with my grandmother. Gardening makes me remember our great times we had together when she was alive. Gardening in a way keeps her spirit alive with me.
I love this...I grew up in city slum apartments and never developed interest in gardening...We now live in the beautiful country with a home and land so I'm praying for a "green thumb" ..I put my 7month old on my back and water the garden ..my husband did the hard work of tilling hehe..Im sure I would have had more patience and industry if I learned as a child..reedening the time! thanks for sharing
Patience and discipline! great tips Jeff. My kids have developed a respect for food since they started helping in the garden. Granted they are only 5 and 6 but hopefully it will stick :) thanks for the great video, keep it up!
Thx Pat
makes me miss when my kids were little. ; ( now, they are too cool to garden.
I have two that are too cool too. Instagram and snapchat are much cooler.
Love this! My nieces and nephews helped me plant some things when they were here for spring break. Every time I talk to them, they want to know how the plants are doing. When I was a girl, we also had lots of things growing. Tons of tomatoes. I used to pop out in the back yard, pick a ripe tomato, grab a salt and pepper shaker and have a nice snack. Waiting for some of my tomatoes to ripen now so I can start that up again!
Happy harvest to you!!
What a lovely video. Thanks for encouraging family and togetherness!
A great way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories.
Can you plant any potatoes or how do you tell which ones can be planted? How long do you leave them in the pot?
as a 2nd generation farmer, the easiest way to get kids to love gardening is to say "if you cant grow it, you wont be eating" My dad taught me that line. he drilled it in me. I learned very young to plant tons of potatoes and lettuce.
Thanks for sharing.
no problem jeff.
is there any way to attach a picture to this post? I was going to show our Harvest from today. Three cucumbers two green beans one bell pepper and a couple jalapenos! those cucumberss really tried to hide
No, but send to my work e-mail. Would love to see.
Good stuff... I also learned gardening for my grandmother... passing down the tradition!. We're gonna try the potatoes. I'm guessing we should start with bucket 1/3 full of dirt, and add dirt as it grows? Will any potatoes work?
Mark, start by putting 3-4 inches of dirt on bottom and seed potatoes on top of them Many times the potatoes sold in the store have sprout inhibitor sprayed on them. As they stem grow up, keep adding dirt to the 5 gallon bucket, allowing 4 inches of stem to still be exposed to the sun. As it continues to grow up, keep hilling them with dirt. Add a little manure to the soil, as the soil should be slightly acidic to avoid scab. Once top of leave and stems turn yellow then they are ready after 3 months. Good luck bud.
Hi Jeff, I enjoy watching your videos and have learned so much. I live in Central Florida, would I be able to grow a dwarf apple tree like the one you grew in Houston? Does Houston and Osceola County, Florida have the same type of weather? Thanks!
Yes, same climate. Go with dwarf Anna Apple.
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