I live on the island of Hawaii and we find the best material for raised beds is old metal roofing we cut to size and screw it together and it tends to last longer than wood and usually old metal roofing is free. Have a great gardening day Aloha
Zone 4A, Minnesota, this mornings low in my garden was -19 degrees, windchill -26 degrees. 18 inches snow but the sun is out and spring will come. Thank you, something for everyone....
I'm in 9a! Hey man I just wanted to thank you for this series. After watching last week's video the information stuck in my head all week. Couldn't stop thinking about it. I look forward to the rest of the series.
I have been watching videos and reading articles on gardening for beginners to help teach my husband about gardening. This series is the best so far. Precise and organized. Answering so many questions and giving a balanced perspective on the not so obvious topics like soil PH and soil health. Presented with just enough humor! :) Thank you for all the work you put into these videos and your website. The planting schedule spread sheet is excellent!
I think it's awesome that your community was willing to help you so much. With your sheet and with your Facebook group. That really says a lot. Yours is one of the few channels that I've stuck with in the past year. 🤠
zone 3 Alberta Canada -27℃ today, I have had gardens in the ground directly and yes weeds are bad. but that was more than 25 years ago, I love my raised beds and containers. thanks for the information. Can't wait to get started 👩🏽🌾🌱
4A here in Alaska. Thank you so much these basic’s videos. It’s exactly what I was looking for as this is the first year I’ll be starting my own garden. I’m learning a ton and appreciate how you explain everything!
I'm 10a as well but in SW FL. We get crazy wet and hot summers. I'm a brand spanking new Gardner. Excited to be here. Thanks for your time and passion in passing your knowledge on!
Florida gardener, zone 9a Last frost date is mid March. I can't wait that long! I always hope for the best or I just cover everything. The cold never lasts long.
I made 8 2x4 2ft high raised beds this spring and ordered soil from a local landscaping company that offered free delivery. I filled them with about 1/2 average soil and 1/2 to notch best blend container soil. Much more affordable than getting bags from the store.
Zone 7, Long Island NY. I’m not a new gardener but I still enjoy this series and the knowledge/tips you offer. Thats the beauty of growing - no one is an “expert” and everyone (no matter how experienced) is a “student” of the Earth. Thank you again 🌱💫
Thanks from England ❤️ the series. Hey the planters look really good with the blue almost looks like some sort of pool planter. Garden is looking well. Keep up the good work.
9a here in Northern CA. I love your channels both the old one and new. I learn something every time. Even when I go back to the older channel and watch your videos over and over, I seem to pick something up that I missed. I started gardening again 2 years ago after binge watching your videos. Yes, the famous tomato video really got me out there. I grew up at a young age in England gardening with my grandad. He's passed now, but being motivated by your videos and starting up my own garden often brings back some of the most wonderful memories of him and I in the garden digging up the potatoes or shelling the peas. Thank you so much for bringing back those memories!!! Oh I want to add that I enjoy your long videos. :)
Zone 10a . . . Inland area of Orange County, Calif. I liked your discussion on "No-Dig" (non-intrusive) gardening. TIP to lower compaction: Lay down a couple of inches of of walk-on bark and a few stepping stones to your in-ground garden beds to lessen compaction. If you intermix veggies & herbs into areas with walk-on bark (I do), simply push the bark aside, plant your veggie/herbs and then push the walk-on bark back in place. Also, there is very little weeding in areas with walk-on bark.
2A We won't even see the soil for a few more months. But once summer hits things grow like crazy with the 15 to 18 hours of sunlight we get daily in Yukon, Canada.
Thank you again I love all the information you tell it so we can all understand the methods I grew beautiful green peppers this year got peppers on the plants it’s wonderful keep up the great work learn something every time😁👍
We have raised beds 30 inch’s off the ground no bending! They are on the deck and the kitchen is right by the deck! I’m hoping we get success as we have crazy squirrels!
Thanks for the great info! I had great luck with using my composted horse manure in my pots last year, but after watching this I will make changes this year.
In Marietta, Georgia the first frost date is as early as October 23, and the last frost date is as late as April 10. (A guide here is to plant warm weather veggies after Easter. I planted broccoli once with great, bushy plants, and have had no such luck ever since, so I am happy to watch your info on it. I think this is amusing that my Mexican husband LOVES broccoli. While knew!? All the more reason to get it right. Thanks for sharing so clearly. Good teacher. Sincerely, Annette in Marietta, GA
I'm in zone 9b, California. Although I'm a researcher gardener, I like to watch your videos and say..."ok, so what I found out about this and that is true" because I saw it on your video. :) I know how much work is invested in teaching. I used to teach floral design. So, thank you again for this series.
@@beachwench omg that’s making me nervous! I’m first time gardener and in zone 7a too. I thought end of month to start seeds and 6 weeks would be mid May to bring outside. Am I too late?? I appreciate any advice 😊
7b in the piedmont of NC. I enjoy your videos in particular because they are informative and straight to the point. You also seem to be a nice person! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and inspiration. - Krista
8a northwest SC. Have had lettuce, green onions( which are recycled from the grocery store) and herbs growing outdoors throughout the winter that I've been using. Also have a bunch of garlic growing.
Just went to your website for the first time, don't see the icon you mention for growing zones & frost dates. I'm learning so much from this series for us beginners... thank you! 🙂
I put my grow bags in 15 inch wide galvanized feed pans from Tractor Supply. Couldn't find inexpensive round dish pans which would be better cost wise. You are right Brian- They can dry out in a day.
Zone 8b Alabama. Lots of rain and tropical storms. It gets hot quickly and humidity is a killer. I have to use shade cloth in the spring and summer, and plastic to cover the soil from the rain.
I'm in zone 9B my average last frost date is March 1st, looking at the 10 day forecast all my lows are in the low 40s. I am so tempted to start moving things out now.
5b upstate New York. We are snow covered and in the teens here. Last frost date is May 8 so I start everything early, indoors, to get as much growing season as possible!
I live in SW Idaho, zone 6B. Our last frost date is May 10. The average first Fall frost hits from September 27 to October 8. Thanks for these informative videos on gardening. Have gardened all my life but still learning! Also, I joined the Next Level Gardeners group on FB just yesterday and looking forward to good discussions.
Hello Brian! Great video as usual, a lot of information! I’m in Zone 13! Our snow has gone, replaced by rain and wind! Love your videos and presentation thank you! ☘️☘️☘️☘️🐞
Ohh, I’m really loving this master class. I am trying no dig in one of our beds. I planted corn in there a couple years ago. It’s the only bed I’m growing in right now of the 5 we have. I did a several pots. When we lived in Hawaii and rented, I had 100 pots for a garden. A lot of bok choy! Pineapple too of course. Wicking beds? I’ll have to check and see if you’ve covered that. I’d really like one or two bc it gets so darn hot here.
9b central Florida. First frost Jan 1, last frost Jan 31. We've had an unusual cold season. I've had to cover my tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers 3 times this winter.
Glad to hear that you don’t rotate either. I simply have one area that really works for my tomatoes so rotating is not an option. Every few years I dig out about half of the soil and add new. Other years, I simply top off with new soil (compost) in the spring. Whoops, meant to post this on session 1.
6B...we are in a deep freeze with ice on the ground most of last week, winter storm warning for Sunday with -20 wind chill. Getting seeds ready inside gives me hope that soon we will see Spring and warmer temps! I enjoy and appreciate your videos with great information! Waiting for tomatoe hooks and excited to build a trellis per your instructions too.
I watch you on my utube app on my TV. So I am not sure where I saw you ask about the name. I almost turned it off when I realized you were in California. I'm in Tennessee and did think, well, that won't help me. But then I remembered some things I had already learned you. So I keep watching. Love your channel.
7b zone here, even it was a weird winter, we got the coldest temperatures in the area from last 30 years, so few weeks with snow storms and maximum temperatures between -5 and -16 C. I had to be very creative to protect plants outside and started seeds indoors but it didn't stop me 😉
@@NextLevelGardening Well, just got the download open and am bummed out. I'm late with almost everything! My plants are sprouted, but not close to ready for the garden. Will know better for next year.
My Zone in Iowa is 5b. We have had snow on the ground for more than 2 1/2 months. And in a deep freeze for 2 weeks now Spring will be here around the end of April. With a 156 days of growing ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄
8b Florida 🌞 ☀️ 🌧 ☀️ still managing not killing things you’d think love this weather..... but not always the case it seems 😓😭 thank you for your amazing channel!!!
I live on the island of Hawaii and we find the best material for raised beds is old metal roofing we cut to size and screw it together and it tends to last longer than wood and usually old metal roofing is free. Have a great gardening day Aloha
9A so glad to find a gardener in warm zones
Yes we are! 9a gardener here also
I cant wait for next episode, thanks! 7a Czech Republic
My husband made our raised beds out of thick pavers 12 inches deep. It lasts forever and it looks nice.
Zone 4A, Minnesota, this mornings low in my garden was -19 degrees, windchill -26 degrees. 18 inches snow but the sun is out and spring will come. Thank you, something for everyone....
I'm in 9a! Hey man I just wanted to thank you for this series. After watching last week's video the information stuck in my head all week. Couldn't stop thinking about it. I look forward to the rest of the series.
I have been watching videos and reading articles on gardening for beginners to help teach my husband about gardening. This series is the best so far. Precise and organized. Answering so many questions and giving a balanced perspective on the not so obvious topics like soil PH and soil health. Presented with just enough humor! :) Thank you for all the work you put into these videos and your website. The planting schedule spread sheet is excellent!
I Absolutely agree.. he is direct and to the point. He's well educated and not pretencous
I think it's awesome that your community was willing to help you so much. With your sheet and with your Facebook group. That really says a lot.
Yours is one of the few channels that I've stuck with in the past year. 🤠
Thank you Karen! We have a great community here. I'm glad you're a part of it and thanks for sticking with me
This was great! It’s like you were listening to my husband and I discuss raised beds and soil. That’s been our topic of the week!
4b in Minneapolis! It’s a lovely -5° today, although with the wind it feels like -24°. Can’t wait for spring!
I'm in South Australia, I'm fascinated by your videos thank you
zone 3 Alberta Canada -27℃ today, I have had gardens in the ground directly and yes weeds are bad. but that was more than 25 years ago, I love my raised beds and containers. thanks for the information. Can't wait to get started 👩🏽🌾🌱
Love ❤️ your channel
Zone 7a, Nashville Tennessee! Cool weather crops started inside! Tomatoes and peppers in a couple weeks 🤞🤞🍅🥬
Thank you for these "classes"! Most excellent! Zone 4a here.
Missouri 6b! April 15th last frost date. Love your videos!
I’m with you Lisa, 6b - eastern KY. Brian, Thanks for all the video’s -sharing your knowledge & experience!
4A here in Alaska. Thank you so much these basic’s videos. It’s exactly what I was looking for as this is the first year I’ll be starting my own garden. I’m learning a ton and appreciate how you explain everything!
I am in growing zone 5a. I like your videos and I am learning a lot. Thanks
5b here. Freezing cold with more snow on the way. I am looking forward to spring and growing season!!!!
Thank you so much for these classes!! It's so helpful and wonderful! You're the best!
Thank you 😊
Zone 8 south central Georgia. This guy is so informative pros and cons, dos and don't, just awesome.
I'm in 9a. I've always loved gardening. I'm learning alot from your videos thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Next Level Gardening is officially my favorite Gardening RUclips Channel
Thank you!!!
I'm 10a as well but in SW FL. We get crazy wet and hot summers. I'm a brand spanking new Gardner. Excited to be here. Thanks for your time and passion in passing your knowledge on!
Florida gardener, zone 9a
Last frost date is mid March. I can't wait that long! I always hope for the best or I just cover everything. The cold never lasts long.
I made 8 2x4 2ft high raised beds this spring and ordered soil from a local landscaping company that offered free delivery. I filled them with about 1/2 average soil and 1/2 to notch best blend container soil. Much more affordable than getting bags from the store.
I'm in Zone 6a and waiting for the thaw. Thank you Brian for the very informative videos.
I’m zone 8B. Usually my last frost date is March 15-25. But can change. Love your calendar.
7a. Just starting out on this gardening adventure, (at 63yrs old!). Cheers for all the great advice. Siochain.
Promised to watch whole series. Where I am. Thanks from a gardener of 4 years
Zone 7, Long Island NY. I’m not a new gardener but I still enjoy this series and the knowledge/tips you offer. Thats the beauty of growing - no one is an “expert” and everyone (no matter how experienced) is a “student” of the Earth. Thank you again 🌱💫
Thank you 😊
Adelaide 11A, no frost ever here love your videos
Thanks from England ❤️ the series. Hey the planters look really good with the blue almost looks like some sort of pool planter. Garden is looking well.
Keep up the good work.
9a here in Northern CA. I love your channels both the old one and new. I learn something every time. Even when I go back to the older channel and watch your videos over and over, I seem to pick something up that I missed. I started gardening again 2 years ago after binge watching your videos. Yes, the famous tomato video really got me out there. I grew up at a young age in England gardening with my grandad. He's passed now, but being motivated by your videos and starting up my own garden often brings back some of the most wonderful memories of him and I in the garden digging up the potatoes or shelling the peas. Thank you so much for bringing back those memories!!! Oh I want to add that I enjoy your long videos. :)
Zone 10a . . . Inland area of Orange County, Calif.
I liked your discussion on "No-Dig" (non-intrusive) gardening.
TIP to lower compaction: Lay down a couple of inches of of walk-on bark and a few stepping stones to your in-ground garden beds to lessen compaction.
If you intermix veggies & herbs into areas with walk-on bark (I do), simply push the bark aside, plant your veggie/herbs and then push the walk-on bark back in place. Also, there is very little weeding in areas with walk-on bark.
Oh & TY for the raised bed soil care much appreciated
2A We won't even see the soil for a few more months. But once summer hits things grow like crazy with the 15 to 18 hours of sunlight we get daily in Yukon, Canada.
Zone 9B. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. 👍🏻😁
USDA Hardiness Zones 8a. Getting a brutal taste of winter for a few days.
I feel your pain. Central TX 8b, and it's supposed to hit 4 degrees Mon morning. Hasn't been this cold in over 30 years...and ice/snow to boot :-(
I have 85cm high raised garden beds. No bending at all! They're no dig "hügelkultur" and produced loads of vegetables so far. Thanks for your videos!
Thank you again I love all the information you tell it so we can all understand the methods I grew beautiful green peppers this year got peppers on the plants it’s wonderful keep up the great work learn something every time😁👍
We have raised beds 30 inch’s off the ground no bending! They are on the deck and the kitchen is right by the deck! I’m hoping we get success as we have crazy squirrels!
7b, 4900 ft in Northern Arizona, LFD is typically around Mother's Day, FFD is typically mid-October.
Enjoyed and learned SO MUCH from Episode 2, especially about garden placement and wind. So much! Thx.
Thanks for the great info! I had great luck with using my composted horse manure in my pots last year, but after watching this I will make changes this year.
6a Here my friend and i would also like to add that it is very relaxing and very informative to watch your videos!!!! You do know your stuff
Thank you so much for this series! I'm learning soooo much!!
In Marietta, Georgia the first frost date is as early as October 23, and the last frost date is as late as April 10. (A guide here is to plant warm weather veggies after Easter.
I planted broccoli once with great, bushy plants, and have had no such luck ever since, so I am happy to watch your info on it. I think this is amusing that my Mexican husband LOVES broccoli. While knew!?
All the more reason to get it right.
Thanks for sharing so clearly. Good teacher. Sincerely,
Annette in Marietta, GA
West Coast Canada zone 9a. Thank you for this series.
I'm in zone 9b, California. Although I'm a researcher gardener, I like to watch your videos and say..."ok, so what I found out about this and that is true" because I saw it on your video. :) I know how much work is invested in teaching. I used to teach floral design. So, thank you again for this series.
I garden in zone 7, Stillwater, Oklahoma. I enjoy all your videos!
7A. Still cold (and wet) but it's time to start seeds indoors. I will be doing that after watching this video.
Look into winter sowing. Sowing seeds outdoors in milk jugs in the winter.
I’m zone 7A too! Started seeds already. Onion, celery, egg plant and peppers
@@beachwench omg that’s making me nervous! I’m first time gardener and in zone 7a too. I thought end of month to start seeds and 6 weeks would be mid May to bring outside. Am I too late?? I appreciate any advice 😊
You're not too late. Tomorrow's video should help😉
9A here! Great tip about annual vegetables.
Our average last frost date is 2/26. I hope that’s true because I’m SO OVER winter. #TexasSnow
7b in the piedmont of NC. I enjoy your videos in particular because they are informative and straight to the point. You also seem to be a nice person! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and inspiration. - Krista
Zone 10a,9a,9b a bit late but a new gardener and loving your videos
8a northwest SC. Have had lettuce, green onions( which are recycled from the grocery store) and herbs growing outdoors throughout the winter that I've been using. Also have a bunch of garlic growing.
9b, issue is more heat vs frost
Just went to your website for the first time, don't see the icon you mention for growing zones & frost dates.
I'm learning so much from this series for us beginners... thank you! 🙂
Im zone 7B, Hot Springs Arkansas, thank you for your very helpful videos
You're welcome
I've been using Kellogg's dirt from home Depot as well. Glad you said it's good to use.
North Idaho zone 6b. Thx again for a very comprehensive video
I put my grow bags in 15 inch wide galvanized feed pans from Tractor Supply. Couldn't find inexpensive round dish pans which would be better cost wise. You are right Brian- They can dry out in a day.
Zone 8b Alabama. Lots of rain and tropical storms. It gets hot quickly and humidity is a killer. I have to use shade cloth in the spring and summer, and plastic to cover the soil from the rain.
8A. It is still raining on a regular basis and quite chilly. I have some spring flowers started, and a small variety of herbs sprouting.
Enjoying your new videos. I’m a little behind but trying to catch up. Thanks Brian! Zone 8a.
I'm in zone 9B my average last frost date is March 1st, looking at the 10 day forecast all my lows are in the low 40s. I am so tempted to start moving things out now.
Thanks for sharing your great lnformation and knowledge of gardening it has been very helpful
It was so good- my first time
6b Ontario Canada, -7C today. Starting seeds inside under growlights. Thanks for the awesome planting schedule!
You're welcome
5b upstate New York. We are snow covered and in the teens here. Last frost date is May 8 so I start everything early, indoors, to get as much growing season as possible!
Late in watching this, but am a first-time gardener and in 7a. I appreciate your videos which have been so helpful and informative.
Thank you!
This is such a great video! Soo much knowledge shared. I got a ph test a few years ago but never used it. Daaa… I guess I will now! Thank you.
9A in Houston. We are expecting single digits this week. The lowest temps here since 1989! I'm glad my seedlings are still safely inside.
Very informative video so far! We are in zone 9b.
I live in SW Idaho, zone 6B. Our last frost date is May 10. The average first Fall frost hits from September 27 to October 8. Thanks for these informative videos on gardening. Have gardened all my life but still learning! Also, I joined the Next Level Gardeners group on FB just yesterday and looking forward to good discussions.
Hello Brian! Great video as usual, a lot of information! I’m in Zone 13! Our snow has gone, replaced by rain and wind! Love your videos and presentation thank you! ☘️☘️☘️☘️🐞
Ohh, I’m really loving this master class.
I am trying no dig in one of our beds. I planted corn in there a couple years ago. It’s the only bed I’m growing in right now of the 5 we have.
I did a several pots. When we lived in Hawaii and rented, I had 100 pots for a garden. A lot of bok choy! Pineapple too of course.
Wicking beds? I’ll have to check and see if you’ve covered that. I’d really like one or two bc it gets so darn hot here.
My Zone for Alicante 10a and says my last frost date 11th February- 20th February
Loved the video, learnt a lot ,thank you.
9b central Florida. First frost Jan 1, last frost Jan 31. We've had an unusual cold season. I've had to cover my tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers 3 times this winter.
And... thank you for all the links. You are amazingly organized which really helps. Thank you
I have joined the Facebook community. Jus,t keep those video’s coming.
9b I’m in San Joaquin County, Central California. I love your garden! Great videos.
3 degrees and snowing here in Denver, 5b. Thanks Brian!
Zone 7B northwest Alabama. I use the Kellogg's potting mix in wicking barrels. I have had no problems with it.
Zone 7b Arizona. Just moved here so learning about this zone.
Glad to hear that you don’t rotate either. I simply have one area that really works for my tomatoes so rotating is not an option. Every few years I dig out about half of the soil and add new. Other years, I simply top off with new soil (compost) in the spring. Whoops, meant to post this on session 1.
Thank you for your series I’m learning so much. Starting a veggie garden for first time! I’m growing zone 7a
6B...we are in a deep freeze with ice on the ground most of last week, winter storm warning for Sunday with -20 wind chill. Getting seeds ready inside gives me hope that soon we will see Spring and warmer temps! I enjoy and appreciate your videos with great information! Waiting for tomatoe hooks and excited to build a trellis per your instructions too.
I watch you on my utube app on my TV. So I am not sure where I saw you ask about the name. I almost turned it off when I realized you were in California. I'm in Tennessee and did think, well, that won't help me. But then I remembered some things I had already learned you. So I keep watching. Love your channel.
Thank you Brian....you provide so much valuable information ...and in such an organized way......love your channel ❤️
7b zone here, even it was a weird winter, we got the coldest temperatures in the area from last 30 years, so few weeks with snow storms and maximum temperatures between -5 and -16 C. I had to be very creative to protect plants outside and started seeds indoors but it didn't stop me 😉
Very informative. I really enjoyed this one.
Wow!! I am learning so much
9B here in Lake City, FL, 58 degrees and rainy. Love the videos!
Thanks!
@@NextLevelGardening Well, just got the download open and am bummed out. I'm late with almost everything! My plants are sprouted, but not close to ready for the garden. Will know better for next year.
Thanks for all the great information!
Zone 4b in Central Wisconsin. Enjoy your videos!
My Zone in Iowa is 5b. We have had snow on the ground for more than 2 1/2 months. And in a deep freeze for 2 weeks now
Spring will be here around the end of April. With a 156 days of growing ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄
I’m enjoying the classes
8b Florida 🌞 ☀️ 🌧 ☀️ still managing not killing things you’d think love this weather..... but not always the case it seems 😓😭 thank you for your amazing channel!!!
Great Video!! I just found your channel. Went to your website and found out info about my zone! Such good informative info. Thank you for that