Hi Kevin, just preordered your Growbag book. Thanks for all your hard work, ducky! (term of endearment around here, like honey or sweetie) You are helping a lot of people through these very non-groovy times.♡♥♡♥
I recently found your channel and started to garden at 70. I purchased your seeds and book and am very excited to get into my new joy - working close to the land is a joy. Your videos are concise, to the point, very informative and easy to follow. I truly enjoy them. Thank You!
As another 70 year old, I have been gardening for a few years but now see how much easier on my back it is to move things so I am using grow bags and will plant a few more next season.
I have 10 gallon grow bags with okra in it, I put extra large (to fit) plastic flower pot saucers under them to wick the water up then I place them on 24 x 24 cement stepping stones to keep the weed eater from whacking a hole in the side from carelessness, very neat and organized looking. Now putting out brussel sprouts and cabbage out, same technique.
Grow bags have definitely made growing food more accessible to me. This is a fantastic tool for people who rent, have limited space, need to move plants inside during the winter without uprooting them, or have physical issues with being on the ground.
Was just telling my boyfriend that I understand that grow bags air prune but I don’t really understand what all of that means. You managed to answer that question so concisely before even getting through the intro. Great video!
You have quickly become my favorite channel on youtube. I never realised how therapeutic and relaxing and fulfilling gardening is. I got into it during the pandemic and became obsessed when I saw the immense results I yielded in just a few months
I am so happy for you and your gardening success. Retiring a few months before the pandemic took over AND the pandemic have spiked my interest in container gardening. It gets me outside away from the TV for hours. Unfortunately, I have not seen a huge harvest, yet. Its very disheartening! But, I keep trying.
I'm working on a very low ( preferably free) gardening budget right now so I was looking for the best containers for my garden. And then my dog food company gave me a tiny bit of inspiration by suggesting using the food bags I was already buying as grow bags when they are empty! Genius! Couple holes in the bottom and a few on the sides to allow for water to drain and it seems to be working. Sure they don't look very snazzy but I'm more focused on learning to grow right now anyways. So far I've succeeded in potatoes, and and currently growing some kale, pak choy and radishes. Fingers crossed!
@@pumpkinpatchwork49 mine have! But my climate is pretty mild so it would depend. I've not seen any issues with plastic leakage. The bags I've used are foil on the inside. Seems to work well for potatoes and the like.
Hello from the UK Saw another Anita Also enjoying videos Will grow bags work in the UK when it comes to perennials like Alstroemerias, because I see their roots grow around the pot quickly. Also Clematis, will their roots prune in air bags? They like cool roots, but what about the winters. Is there info in your new book for cold climates. Very interesting Thanks
I'd never heard of grow bags until I started watching this channel. I still want to build raised beds once I have a yard, but I'm super excited about planting in grow bags now.
This is my second year using grow bags and I love them. The are growing very popular in AZ, zone 9B. I have seven citrus trees, a guava, Moringa, pomegranates and a dwarf everbearing mulberry in bags. I had a mango, avocado, fig and another guava that fell victim to a rescue dog. I plan on adding more fruit trees and they will be in bags. I grow tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, artichokes, broccoli, beans, herbs, and strawberries in bags. I’ve had the best success when I water from below and the water wicks up through the bag. I do have to fertilize more frequently. I have a Greenstalk as well but use it mainly for lettuces and herbs. I’m enjoying your channel because I have similar goals of combining the best of the old and the new in an urban setting.
I'm a renter and the current rental doesn't have a garden - which I don't mind as I don't have to keep it nice and tidy. However, thanks to Covid I no longer have a job so growing food is a must and seeing the grow bags here tells me they are probably a better option than the containers I am using. They look really versatile and movable - which really is a must for me.
Hi there! Sorry to hear about your job - hoping sonething comes your way. I live in a condo w/balcony - my grow bags have worked great with tomato & basil partner plants. I put lavender in a pot this year - it didn't do so well (i'm in zone 7a in a highrise, facing east - i think the roots got too hot) so I'm going to try it in a grow bag next year. They'sre definitely versatile. I put mine in pot trays on top of wooden dollys, so I can just roll them around as needed.
Hello Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I have a Hugh pot on my patio.that I planted potatoes because they produce under the dirt then I placed a container blackberry bush in the same pot because it grows upwards.. added some marigold to keep some pests away. First year doing my own gardening, always helped others. Now I'm 63 and doing my own from watching RUclips vids.😊 I purchased a Condo (paid off) I've redone all the flower beds a rose of Sharon in each,they definitely attract bee's. A few vegetables tucked in and around as well in the flower beds and many vegetable containers. All kinds of peppers, squash, tomatoes, blackberries and potatoes. Sweet and regular. .I'm not getting any fruit off my squash yet only Flowers so I moved the squash pot and peppers around by the rose of Sharon where 3 nice size bee's have been having a good time. I Pray they pollinate my veggies as well. God Bless and Thank You Debbie G OKC 🙏🙋🏼♀️
I had only grown using an in-ground garden, but this year I put in two raised beds and several grow bags because I saw them in your videos. My best yield this year came from the plants in the grow bags. Definitely relying on them more next year.
You can use those kiddie wading pools to set the grow bags in and add a bit of water as well... another thing I discovered is that you can fill a grow bag up to about 2 inches below the top of the pot, or more depending on the plant and size of pot, so the plant grows upward above the top, then all of the branches grow up above the top as well. The plant will create a nice even canopy with all the tops of the branches pretty even, then, you fold the edges down and the whole plant will Bush out nice and wide. Surprisingly, the plant will not get too tall and leggy this way, because it's energy goes toward growing all branches upward, not just the main center one.
I’ve always wanted to grow vegetables but I didn’t have room for a raised bed - this seems like the perfect solution! I definitely want to give this a try
I live in an apartment that comes with a rented driveway for 2 cars, but i only have one, so i will start using the free space for gardening come spring ☺️
Hi, Did you start your garden? I live in an apartment and have a space that is about 4'X8' at the front of my parking space and you'd be amazed at how much stuff I have planted in that space with bags and plain brown boxes. I've got flowers, potatoes, herbs & vegies. I'm going to try to trellis watermelon and cantaloupe this year... Happy gardening..
I've been using buckets for tomatoes for years and this year purchased grow bags for potatoes. I'm just starting a few in the basement with lights for new potatoes and found that a simple round hand basin found at Dollarama works well for the 7.5 gallon grow bags as a catch basin.. I love the idea of planting theme gardens in bags and will try that this season. Love your videos ! Although you are in zone 10 b and I am in 5b planting zone; our seasons are very different but the methods are similar. Look forward to seeing more :)
I'm down the road from you in Chula Vista. This will be my first year using the grow bags... this will allow me to be able to move them around as needed. Thanks for the tips
I just moved and do have the space to make the garden of my dreams, but I don't have time to do a full garden build right now. So I started a container produce garden for this season. I have all sorts of containers in there. Old buckets and Rubbermaid tubs that have cracked, extra small plastic garbage bins that I didn't need, AND grow bags. It's fun to see how everything grows in the eclectic assortment I have.
My own dear brother lives in San Diego. I miss him. I love that you love grow bags too. I'm growing in grow bags in an apartment and literally everything I'm growing in grow bags are doing better in the grow bags than they have in the containers. I have seen that in the grow bags too. I've even used a woven basket and planted beets. They came up fast. Woven baskets use to be used in ancient times because you could move them around and I live in town. In an apartment. I am inspiring I guess because I have a neighbor who says she loves our garden. I like Doller Tree having at least at the beginning of the season they offered 10 lb grow bags. You can roll down the sides.
Kevin did a bamboo stick trellis video. I think on Instagram. I made my first bamboo trellis yesterday and it's sooo pretty! pe you find what you are looking for! Good luck!
I tried that last season. Worked great, but despite being 18 inches high (it was a large snapset pool), what I think were toads laid tons of eggs in it. By midsummer, it was full of tadpoles. Just be prepared, and buy some mosquito granules to sprinkle in every couple of weeks or so just to be on the safe side. Won’t harm the tadpoles. Another thing I found interesting is that a couple of my tomatoes grew roots through the grow bag into the water. My bags are a couple seasons old and have been dragged around. It’s possible they’re a little weaker on the bottom. Don’t know if it would happen with new ones.
@@kconway2263 wouldn't the tadpoles eat the mosquitos? Or at least the adults? Anyways kinda wanted to try this in my shallower summer tubs, if it doesn't harm the fish there. Maybe it'll work, amybe it won't. Just gotta wait a little..
Sorry, Son. Gmail puts these emails into a social media folder that I never check. I wondered the same thing, so I Googled it. If I remember correctly, tadpoles eat only plants, but as they get closer to becoming frogs, they do start eating bugs. I just shook a few mosquito granules in there once a week to be safe. It’s not that much water, so it doesn’t take much.
helen alderson Good tip. I had nothing but problems trying to keep strawberries alive in a strawberry grow bag. It was too hot here in Perth over spring & summer last year & they struggled even with 2x a day watering & eventually burnt to a crisp and died. I had thick mulch over the top & the side bits but it wasn’t enough. I live near the coast so we get lots of sea breeze daily and the bags dried out really badly in the wind too. If I ever used a grow bag again ( probably not ) I would line it with a garbage bag first.
I just ordered me some bags last week. We usually have a huge garden but health reasons I’m downsizing. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you. I love your videos!
I started using grow bags for the portability so plants can get more or less sun but I found that once a given bag was in a happy spot, the plants roots would start to grow through the bottom into ground! It’s not a big deal but definitely makes me move them around at least a little so they don’t get stuck somewhere.
As a disabled person, I'm super interested in this type of growing. Also, I think it would be great to keep my 2 dogs out of the beds! I can't wait for your book, perfect timing for spring. Thanks for sharing this and for all your videos, love the info you provide 😊
I've been using grocery tote bags as grow bags. I like to put a few extra holes in the bottom to make sure they drain properly. The only downside I've found is the totes begin to break down in direct sun after about 5-7 months. I might try wrapping them in garden bed lining to see if that helps prevent this. I'm also experimenting with these fabric closet storage containers I bought at the Dollar Tree. I wasn't expecting much from them being they are basically a bit of fabric and cardboard, but over a week in using them and so far they seem to be holding up well. I plan to get some actual grow bags at some point to compare.
My dad uses that method even with growing in plastic totes. He and I both grew sweet potatoes this year and he had a massive haul whereas I had only a small handful. Same variety - in fact, I had purchased slips from Burpees and divided them between us. I used a tote, too. The only difference was the watering method.
@@epicgardening I'm not very handy. Is it possible to use one of those plastic kiddie pools? And, if so, would I need to line it, or is it good to go as is?
lol. I have 2 100 Gal grow bag's .I use for Squash plants. They do dry out faster so that is a good tip about making a bath tub for the bag's to get water. I have had to water my grow bag's twice a day when hot out side. This year I put some Soil Most Granules in my plating hole to help keep water at the root's and I add a little more co co coir to help out. Live and learn.
I’ve been using them for my Potatoes, I’m in VT mountains and temps change drastically. I love they I’m able to move them in the garage when it’s too cold! I usually kept them on my driveway but after seeing your potato video and the first hot & sunny summer here in the 22 years here I moved them into the shade. And a few weeks ago moved them back to the driveway. 🙏 I get a decent crop. The little rain we did get I found out wasn’t enough but I keep adding to the pot pieces if potatoes eyes, water & soil in hopes for make up for what may have died off. The growth I have is doing good on top! After seeing this video, I’m hoping to be able to make some small pots with ground cover to be able to grow a few items in my house.
I just started most of my fall crops in grow bags because my summer crops in my raised bed are still producing (central TX over here!) So far, I am LOVING them! I had no idea they were better for root systems, either. Glad I made this purchase. I am still planning to add more raised beds to my yard but these are so awesome in the meantime!
Thanks for a very informative & creative video. I h/b using 5 gal grow bags for few years now as live in the city & only have patios. I find them very portable & the handles make it easy to drag in & out of harsh weather. 👍
Yes!! Grow Bag Gardening! That's the book I need! Bought 20 multi coloured bags from Bootstrap. Just beautiful, they are. My little hobby garden is going into overdrive next year, doubling the size plus a growbag garden. Will do a little experimenting. Lost a huge old shade tree in a microburst this summer......silver lining is more sun so more garden!!!! Sheet mulching this fall to smother the lawn as per Charles Dowding method. Already have a bunch of seeds harvested. Putting in 200 garlic cloves this week. By some miracle and frost blankets, I still have beans, borage, carrots, green onions, swiss chard, basil, cilantro, daikon radish and kale growing....and 2 growbags of cherry tomatoes cozied up next to the house. In zone 4 Canada, where we had our first frost August 31.
What i like abot the grow bag thing is that they help with water drainage. Mangoes like well drained soil and I have a few and im thinking in the future of planting one or 2 of them in a 50 or 100 gallon grow bag. Ive even seen 200 gallon grow bags, that might be a bit much for one tree, haha. But great for a big raised bed. I really like grow bags too i just got some 30 gallon ones theyre great, so roomy!
LOL....yep...roots do get dense with the air pruning grow bag. Had a bit of trouble getting some of them empty for the fall planting, the roots were full and enjoying their time.
The timing of this video is perfect. I just got my hands on 5 grow bags for my pepper plants I'm growing this season. Will definitely apply your tips. Thanks for this and keep up the great content!
@@anntoyia1728 it depends how big you want your peppers to grow and how much you want them to carry. If you have a long growing season I would suggest 1 per bag. It will take the plant some time to fill out its roots before it will focus more on stem growth. You may even want to start them off in smaller pots and pot them up gradually. It saves a bit of time. You could also start it indoors during the colder months to get the most out of it. I wouldn't recommend more than 2 per 5 gallon bag as they may starve one another out for nutrients and water, so you may end up with slightly stunted growth and less yield. I have my peppers in 3-4 gallon bags and I had plenty of peppers.
I grew up on farm in Ireland, but didn't have to water our vegetables or flowers because it rained alot. I live in San Diego and have been gardening for a long time. I'm very innterested in grow bags.
I use pvc pipes with holes drilled in them usually around 4 of them placed inside the soil of my grow bags so I can water into the pipes and the roots will chase the pipes, also a good method for feeding your plants.
Great idea about the grow bag 'bath''. I've made my own grow bags this year from different types of weed suppressant material to see which works best - and to cram as much extra veg into my flower beds as possible.
I just ordered 25 grow bags, 20/2gl. And 5/10gl. I ordered 2 of those vertical green stalk type planters. 5 tiers each. 🙏🤞 this is the first time we grow and potatoes are on my list. Hence the 5/10gl bags. 🙃
Thank you... I just saw a 100lb grow bag at a Hydroponic Store... Amazing.. Im growing Microgreens / Sprouts this Fall ... I bought a kit to practice and see if I like it.. You inspired me.
Kevin I love grow bags! I had a lot of success with zucchini and cucumber this year. Thanks for the great tip about the "bath tub" Definitely have to try it out.
@@The_Bakers_Loft awesome, thanks for replying. I was looking into some 5 gal and 7 gal bags to do zucchini and maybe tomatoes. Do you think those would be too small?
I always wondered what the difference was between a hard surface pot (terra cotta or plastic) and a grow bag. I thought the roots go though the bottom of the bag and go into the ground, which I don't want where I currently. "Mahalo" for the info Kevin. Love it!
Thank you for doing this topic! Looking forward to your grow bag book. When I feel “over it” about gardening, I watch your videos to get re-inspired and motivated!
Wow that huge grow bag is great, I’ve never seen them before, I wonder if they come in a rectangular shape, with a slightly less capacity. As someone who lives in rental houses and ends up moving every 5 years or so this would be great. I have a good selection of pots, but it would be nice to plant some things together and use as a border on the patio or lawn for flowers or veg, then it could easily be moved to the greenhouse over winter or covered. Thanks for the great videos
i have been wanting to buy grow bags for my tomatoes who didn't do so well in plastic pots, and i think u just convinced me! i live in a small space so i need something practical like this!!
About half of my garden is grow bags and I just love them! I mean,at the end of the season I just dump them out into my compost and mix the soil together with my compost,leave it all together over the winter. In spring I get the compost cooking fast and then refill my grow bags and keep going. I should be specific,I refill with the aged compost and “then” I start more compost going....to add on top of the grow bags. Love your channel, it’s so great to see your success and your dedication to educating gardeners! 👍
Just harvested some poblanos I have been growing for a bit and they turned out awesome! Thank you for all your tips and insight, truly appreciate it and enjoy your channel.
I live in Arizona I've been using grow bags for my raspberry that i top it with wood chip mulch under 30 precent shade cloth and my raspberry plant is loving it lol
I made grow bags out of professional heave duty weed fabric I had laying around. I guess I should have tested it first. They are not allowing water to soak up into bag. Took a sample to my bathroom and poured water on it and the water just pools on the top of the fabric. But I held it up to my mouth and it is totally breathable.
All of your videos give something that apply to my gardening situation. Love all you put together on this channel and how what I need shows up at the right time. Awesome! Have a great day!!
Thanks for this! I’ve been small space gardening going into year two and am still learning soo much! I’ve recently started looking into Grow Bags as I’m living a more life conscious lifestyle. I have a few different plants (about 15-20) indoor and on my patio and really need more experience on knowing the size pots to choose when repotting. I’ve been having my current plants for almost a year now and have changed the soil once since and will be repotting this week for the year. I love my plants and want them to flourish. 😩🪴💚 will be purchasing your book ! You’ve already honed a subscriber. Thanks!
this is brilliant! I just (finally) moved to a new apartment that has a huge balcony with direct sunlight. I went to home depot and spent some cash in supplies after binge-watching your channel :D
Better then the water bath just put large pot trays under the grow bag. I have all of my grow bags sitting in plastic pot trays. I've also used the clear plastic tops of multi-pastries from the bakery, round and sheet cakes. They're deeper than the pot trays.
Yes please for the video about the racks made of bamboo and twine! I need some for my beans next year and tomatoes too and have a lot of bamboo sticks left, so it’d be great if i didn’t have to buy them but diy some☺️
Thank you for making this video! I am a huge fan of grow bags, they are so easy to ship and store. My strawberries are in one of those circular raised bed ones until I can prepare an in ground bed for them to live in next year. I also have two lemons and an orange tree in grow bags and they love it.
Made me think of Genesis in the Bible(kjv). States that God made all the plants before He placed them in the earth. Then after He made man & woman, He instructed that the plants and trees are for food. Interesting the living all around us was made then planted from His hands. He then instructed the seasons. Not only of plants but of humans💌Gardens are so important and written about in the Bible(kjv) it's no wonder us humans love them so much.
my garden gets lots of afternoon shade, so if i have somthing i want to get full sun i move it until i get sun all day long, maybe you already said that but that’s a reason i grow in them lol
Great video! I bought some grow bags for next years tomatoes. I planted them in my raised beds this year and they took up so much space. Next year's garden will be much better!
I just purchased the digital book. I love it. I’m growing 90% of my crop this year on my balcony garden. I fell in love with the grow bags last year. Your book is right on time because I was winging it and didn’t have a clue. Thanks Kevin 💙
Hey love the channel, I have a basil plant that's growing pretty well right now, I'm around Napa here in Cali, but the flavor is off, and when i bought basil from the store the other day, its flavor was superior to my home grown basil! The plant has ample space, my only guess as to why the flavor is off is that its growing in too many directions too fast, or a nutrient deficiency. I used chicken and steer manure, with some topsoil and raised planter soil in the half wine barrel the plant is in. The leaves also tend to be smaller and a little more wrinkled, though not as if they are dehydrated. Hey thanks for your time you do a great job at everything.
Stoked to be able to announce the pre-order of Grow Bag Gardening - link if you're interested! amzn.to/3cBYhfk
Question, hope you make a video about this.
How much Land is "Enough" to be self sufficient
Yes please and thank you 🙏🏼
Side note : can you perennialize marigolds?
Hi Kevin, just preordered your Growbag book. Thanks for all your hard work, ducky! (term of endearment around here, like honey or sweetie) You are helping a lot of people through these very non-groovy times.♡♥♡♥
hmm.. need more fish in the yard for next season, myself.. going to the IV friday hopefully
I’m not in a small space but decided to give gardening a shot using grow bags and containers and I truly enjoyed it. Thank you for the tips!
You bet!
@@epicgardening can i grow grapes like concord and muscadines in grow bags?
THE destroyer you can grow any plant in a container look at bonsai plants, You might need to root prune if a fabric pot is not used tho.
Thanks for talking about the marigolds. My grandmother grew them every where in her garden. She said they kept the pests away.
I recently found your channel and started to garden at 70. I purchased your seeds and book and am very excited to get into my new joy - working close to the land is a joy. Your videos are concise, to the point, very informative and easy to follow. I truly enjoy them. Thank You!
As another 70 year old, I have been gardening for a few years but now see how much easier on my back it is to move things so I am using grow bags and will plant a few more next season.
Wow I didn’t even think about using grow bags as migrating pollinators in the garden, GENIUS 😍
That’s exactly what my squash need.
I have 10 gallon grow bags with okra in it, I put extra large (to fit) plastic flower pot saucers under them to wick the water up then I place them on 24 x 24 cement stepping stones to keep the weed eater from whacking a hole in the side from carelessness, very neat and organized looking. Now putting out brussel sprouts and cabbage out, same technique.
Grow bags have definitely made growing food more accessible to me. This is a fantastic tool for people who rent, have limited space, need to move plants inside during the winter without uprooting them, or have physical issues with being on the ground.
Was just telling my boyfriend that I understand that grow bags air prune but I don’t really understand what all of that means. You managed to answer that question so concisely before even getting through the intro. Great video!
You have quickly become my favorite channel on youtube. I never realised how therapeutic and relaxing and fulfilling gardening is. I got into it during the pandemic and became obsessed when I saw the immense results I yielded in just a few months
Thank you so much, I'm really glad you're getting a lot out of it
I am so happy for you and your gardening success. Retiring a few months before the pandemic took over AND the pandemic have spiked my interest in container gardening. It gets me outside away from the TV for hours. Unfortunately, I have not seen a huge harvest, yet. Its very disheartening! But, I keep trying.
I'm working on a very low ( preferably free) gardening budget right now so I was looking for the best containers for my garden. And then my dog food company gave me a tiny bit of inspiration by suggesting using the food bags I was already buying as grow bags when they are empty! Genius! Couple holes in the bottom and a few on the sides to allow for water to drain and it seems to be working. Sure they don't look very snazzy but I'm more focused on learning to grow right now anyways. So far I've succeeded in potatoes, and and currently growing some kale, pak choy and radishes. Fingers crossed!
That is pretty clever. Especially since they are usually lined with foil type material, which will help reflect heat back into the bags in winter.
Thank you I am on a budget also. But I have a green thumb I love growing from seeds
That's brilliant! I have so many chicken feed bags, lol. I hate throwing them away all the time
will there be any plastic leach from these bags, will they stand the heat ?
@@pumpkinpatchwork49 mine have! But my climate is pretty mild so it would depend. I've not seen any issues with plastic leakage. The bags I've used are foil on the inside. Seems to work well for potatoes and the like.
If it wasn't for the pandemic I would have never gotten into gardening.
Same here. And now I'm obsessed
Same, I started with several plants on my deck and now I'm planning grow beds and starting from seeds for next summer.
Glad you're in the club :)
Good for you Jessica! I have been at this game for a while now and I still feel more can be done.
I've been into gardening for a while but the pandemic has kickstarted my plans to turn my backyard into a mini food forest.
Greetings from Croatia, it is almost 2 am and I do not regret watching your awesome video rather than sleeping. Thank you for your tips!
Thank you! But get sleep :p
Hello from the UK
Saw another Anita
Also enjoying videos
Will grow bags work in the UK when it comes to perennials like Alstroemerias, because I see their roots grow around the pot quickly.
Also Clematis, will their roots prune in air bags?
They like cool roots, but what about the winters.
Is there info in your new book for cold climates.
Very interesting
Thanks
@@anitaswart. Charles Dowding grows in Somerset in the UK at Lat 51. Have you seen his videos?
I'd never heard of grow bags until I started watching this channel. I still want to build raised beds once I have a yard, but I'm super excited about planting in grow bags now.
I love both methods :)
This is my second year using grow bags and I love them. The are growing very popular in AZ, zone 9B. I have seven citrus trees, a guava, Moringa, pomegranates and a dwarf everbearing mulberry in bags. I had a mango, avocado, fig and another guava that fell victim to a rescue dog. I plan on adding more fruit trees and they will be in bags. I grow tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, artichokes, broccoli, beans, herbs, and strawberries in bags. I’ve had the best success when I water from below and the water wicks up through the bag. I do have to fertilize more frequently. I have a Greenstalk as well but use it mainly for lettuces and herbs. I’m enjoying your channel because I have similar goals of combining the best of the old and the new in an urban setting.
I'm a renter and the current rental doesn't have a garden - which I don't mind as I don't have to keep it nice and tidy. However, thanks to Covid I no longer have a job so growing food is a must and seeing the grow bags here tells me they are probably a better option than the containers I am using. They look really versatile and movable - which really is a must for me.
Hi there! Sorry to hear about your job - hoping sonething comes your way. I live in a condo w/balcony - my grow bags have worked great with tomato & basil partner plants. I put lavender in a pot this year - it didn't do so well (i'm in zone 7a in a highrise, facing east - i think the roots got too hot) so I'm going to try it in a grow bag next year. They'sre definitely versatile. I put mine in pot trays on top of wooden dollys, so I can just roll them around as needed.
Hello Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I have a Hugh pot on my patio.that I planted potatoes because they produce under the dirt then I placed a container blackberry bush in the same pot because it grows upwards.. added some marigold to keep some pests away. First year doing my own gardening, always helped others. Now I'm 63 and doing my own from watching RUclips vids.😊 I purchased a Condo (paid off) I've redone all the flower beds a rose of Sharon in each,they definitely attract bee's. A few vegetables tucked in and around as well in the flower beds and many vegetable containers. All kinds of peppers, squash, tomatoes, blackberries and potatoes. Sweet and regular. .I'm not getting any fruit off my squash yet only Flowers so I moved the squash pot and peppers around by the rose of Sharon where 3 nice size bee's have been having a good time. I Pray they pollinate my veggies as well. God Bless and Thank You
Debbie G OKC 🙏🙋🏼♀️
You are a voice of calm in this terrible time we are in. I appreciate you. Stay well. This was super helpful- thank you!
I had only grown using an in-ground garden, but this year I put in two raised beds and several grow bags because I saw them in your videos. My best yield this year came from the plants in the grow bags. Definitely relying on them more next year.
Thank you for the idea of setting my grow bags in a tub of water. It’s been so hot here in AZ and I have been watering like crazy.
You can use those kiddie wading pools to set the grow bags in and add a bit of water as well... another thing I discovered is that you can fill a grow bag up to about 2 inches below the top of the pot, or more depending on the plant and size of pot, so the plant grows upward above the top, then all of the branches grow up above the top as well. The plant will create a nice even canopy with all the tops of the branches pretty even, then, you fold the edges down and the whole plant will Bush out nice and wide. Surprisingly, the plant will not get too tall and leggy this way, because it's energy goes toward growing all branches upward, not just the main center one.
I’ve always wanted to grow vegetables but I didn’t have room for a raised bed - this seems like the perfect solution! I definitely want to give this a try
I live in an apartment that comes with a rented driveway for 2 cars, but i only have one, so i will start using the free space for gardening come spring ☺️
Try Straw Bale Gardening.
Hi, Did you start your garden? I live in an apartment and have a space that is about 4'X8' at the front of my parking space and you'd be amazed at how much stuff I have planted in that space with bags and plain brown boxes. I've got flowers, potatoes, herbs & vegies. I'm going to try to trellis watermelon and cantaloupe this year... Happy gardening..
@@ShojoBakunyu no, it doesn't work.
I've been using buckets for tomatoes for years and this year purchased grow bags for potatoes. I'm just starting a few in the basement with lights for new potatoes and found that a simple round hand basin found at Dollarama works well for the 7.5 gallon grow bags as a catch basin.. I love the idea of planting theme gardens in bags and will try that this season. Love your videos ! Although you are in zone 10 b and I am in 5b planting zone; our seasons are very different but the methods are similar. Look forward to seeing more :)
I'm down the road from you in Chula Vista. This will be my first year using the grow bags... this will allow me to be able to move them around as needed. Thanks for the tips
I just moved and do have the space to make the garden of my dreams, but I don't have time to do a full garden build right now. So I started a container produce garden for this season. I have all sorts of containers in there. Old buckets and Rubbermaid tubs that have cracked, extra small plastic garbage bins that I didn't need, AND grow bags. It's fun to see how everything grows in the eclectic assortment I have.
My own dear brother lives in San Diego. I miss him. I love that you love grow bags too. I'm growing in grow bags in an apartment and literally everything I'm growing in grow bags are doing better in the grow bags than they have in the containers. I have seen that in the grow bags too. I've even used a woven basket and planted beets. They came up fast. Woven baskets use to be used in ancient times because you could move them around and I live in town. In an apartment. I am inspiring I guess because I have a neighbor who says she loves our garden. I like Doller Tree having at least at the beginning of the season they offered 10 lb grow bags. You can roll down the sides.
I'm amazed I grew a healthy 6 ft sunflower 🌻 in a grow bag. I'd love a bamboo stick video.
Kevin did a bamboo stick trellis video. I think on Instagram. I made my first bamboo trellis yesterday and it's sooo pretty! pe you find what you are looking for! Good luck!
Hard plastic kids pools could work well for a quick water trough.
Thanks for this idea!
I tried that last season. Worked great, but despite being 18 inches high (it was a large snapset pool), what I think were toads laid tons of eggs in it. By midsummer, it was full of tadpoles. Just be prepared, and buy some mosquito granules to sprinkle in every couple of weeks or so just to be on the safe side. Won’t harm the tadpoles. Another thing I found interesting is that a couple of my tomatoes grew roots through the grow bag into the water. My bags are a couple seasons old and have been dragged around. It’s possible they’re a little weaker on the bottom. Don’t know if it would happen with new ones.
@@kconway2263 wouldn't the tadpoles eat the mosquitos? Or at least the adults? Anyways kinda wanted to try this in my shallower summer tubs, if it doesn't harm the fish there. Maybe it'll work, amybe it won't. Just gotta wait a little..
What a great idea 💡
Sorry, Son. Gmail puts these emails into a social media folder that I never check. I wondered the same thing, so I Googled it. If I remember correctly, tadpoles eat only plants, but as they get closer to becoming frogs, they do start eating bugs. I just shook a few mosquito granules in there once a week to be safe. It’s not that much water, so it doesn’t take much.
Just got a new respect for the grow bag. Less rootbinding is a big plus. ➕
100%
I mix in a bit of silica gel to hold the moisture to prevent drying out
helen alderson Good tip. I had nothing but problems trying to keep strawberries alive in a strawberry grow bag. It was too hot here in Perth over spring & summer last year & they struggled even with 2x a day watering & eventually burnt to a crisp and died. I had thick mulch over the top & the side bits but it wasn’t enough. I live near the coast so we get lots of sea breeze daily and the bags dried out really badly in the wind too. If I ever used a grow bag again ( probably not ) I would line it with a garbage bag first.
Susan Lisson Sit your grow bag in a watering tray, Once the bag dries out it’ll wick more from your saucer.
PROFESSOR J Too late, I’ve thrown it out. lol
I just ordered me some bags last week. We usually have a huge garden but health reasons I’m downsizing. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you. I love your videos!
I started using grow bags for the portability so plants can get more or less sun but I found that once a given bag was in a happy spot, the plants roots would start to grow through the bottom into ground! It’s not a big deal but definitely makes me move them around at least a little so they don’t get stuck somewhere.
Yeah, roots are so strong!
As a disabled person, I'm super interested in this type of growing. Also, I think it would be great to keep my 2 dogs out of the beds! I can't wait for your book, perfect timing for spring. Thanks for sharing this and for all your videos, love the info you provide 😊
I've been using grocery tote bags as grow bags. I like to put a few extra holes in the bottom to make sure they drain properly. The only downside I've found is the totes begin to break down in direct sun after about 5-7 months. I might try wrapping them in garden bed lining to see if that helps prevent this.
I'm also experimenting with these fabric closet storage containers I bought at the Dollar Tree. I wasn't expecting much from them being they are basically a bit of fabric and cardboard, but over a week in using them and so far they seem to be holding up well.
I plan to get some actual grow bags at some point to compare.
Yup I use a few, but generally stay away...read some studies showing high heavy metal in them :x
You can make bags from contractor quality landacape fabric
A shoulder-strap grow bag, for when my caravan has to move to avoid the raiders...Must protect my secret herbs & spices!
Kind of mesmerized by the Superman curl you’ve got going on
I love your attention to the viewers experience. You start off with a hook, a small intro, and then to the point.
I've been kind of on the fence about grow bags because I've had mixed success. but that water trough idea is freaking genius. Thank you!
You bet!
My dad uses that method even with growing in plastic totes. He and I both grew sweet potatoes this year and he had a massive haul whereas I had only a small handful. Same variety - in fact, I had purchased slips from Burpees and divided them between us. I used a tote, too. The only difference was the watering method.
I love the grow bag bathtub! What materials did you use/what dimensions? I'm going to build one for sure..
@@epicgardening I'm not very handy. Is it possible to use one of those plastic kiddie pools? And, if so, would I need to line it, or is it good to go as is?
lol. I have 2 100 Gal grow bag's .I use for Squash plants. They do dry out faster so that is a good tip about making a bath tub for the bag's to get water. I have had to water my grow bag's twice a day when hot out side. This year I put some Soil Most Granules in my plating hole to help keep water at the root's and I add a little more co co coir to help out. Live and learn.
I’ve been using them for my
Potatoes, I’m in VT mountains and temps change drastically. I love they I’m able to move them in the garage when it’s too cold!
I usually kept them on my driveway but after seeing your potato video and the first hot & sunny summer here in the 22 years here I moved them into the shade. And a few weeks ago moved them back to the driveway. 🙏 I get a decent crop. The little rain we did get I found out wasn’t enough but I keep adding to the pot pieces if potatoes eyes, water & soil in hopes for make up for what may have died off. The growth I have is doing good on top!
After seeing this video, I’m hoping to be able to make some small pots with ground cover to be able to grow a few items in my house.
I just started most of my fall crops in grow bags because my summer crops in my raised bed are still producing (central TX over here!) So far, I am LOVING them! I had no idea they were better for root systems, either. Glad I made this purchase. I am still planning to add more raised beds to my yard but these are so awesome in the meantime!
Rad!
Thanks for a very informative & creative video. I h/b using 5 gal grow bags for few years now as live in the city & only have patios. I find them very portable & the handles make it easy to drag in & out of harsh weather. 👍
Yes!! Grow Bag Gardening! That's the book I need! Bought 20 multi coloured bags from Bootstrap. Just beautiful, they are. My little hobby garden is going into overdrive next year, doubling the size plus a growbag garden. Will do a little experimenting. Lost a huge old shade tree in a microburst this summer......silver lining is more sun so more garden!!!! Sheet mulching this fall to smother the lawn as per Charles Dowding method. Already have a bunch of seeds harvested. Putting in 200 garlic cloves this week. By some miracle and frost blankets, I still have beans, borage, carrots, green onions, swiss chard, basil, cilantro, daikon radish and kale growing....and 2 growbags of cherry tomatoes cozied up next to the house. In zone 4 Canada, where we had our first frost August 31.
gLAD YOU'RE HAVING A GOOD TIME W/ THEM!!!
Not just pollinating, but the flowers are also good for attracting lady bugs and other carnivorous beetles to take care of any aphids or spider mites
What i like abot the grow bag thing is that they help with water drainage. Mangoes like well drained soil and I have a few and im thinking in the future of planting one or 2 of them in a 50 or 100 gallon grow bag. Ive even seen 200 gallon grow bags, that might be a bit much for one tree, haha. But great for a big raised bed. I really like grow bags too i just got some 30 gallon ones theyre great, so roomy!
Started growing some plants in pots found on the side of the street. Definitely will upgrade to grow bags in the near future.
Sounds great!
LOL....yep...roots do get dense with the air pruning grow bag. Had a bit of trouble getting some of them empty for the fall planting, the roots were full and enjoying their time.
Thanks so much for this grow bag video...just what I needed!
I had root knot nematodes kill my most of my garden. I started growing my tomatoes in Grow bags and they are loving it. Thank you for all the tips.
I've read that co planting with marigolds can help with nematodes.
@@yumiyumitao3324 Me too unfortunately that did not help.
The timing of this video is perfect. I just got my hands on 5 grow bags for my pepper plants I'm growing this season. Will definitely apply your tips. Thanks for this and keep up the great content!
Glad it was helpful!
How many pepper plants per 5 gallon bag
@@anntoyia1728 it depends how big you want your peppers to grow and how much you want them to carry. If you have a long growing season I would suggest 1 per bag. It will take the plant some time to fill out its roots before it will focus more on stem growth. You may even want to start them off in smaller pots and pot them up gradually. It saves a bit of time. You could also start it indoors during the colder months to get the most out of it.
I wouldn't recommend more than 2 per 5 gallon bag as they may starve one another out for nutrients and water, so you may end up with slightly stunted growth and less yield.
I have my peppers in 3-4 gallon bags and I had plenty of peppers.
Best garden channel, hands down! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Beautiful garden too man. Love it!
I love grow bags, everything I’ve planted in them seem to be doing quite well. I even have a pumpkin earlier than my plants I put in the ground.
Yes ive grown in materials bags and my plants grew so very well.
I grew up on farm in Ireland, but didn't have to water our vegetables or flowers because it rained alot. I live in San Diego and have been gardening for a long time. I'm very innterested in grow bags.
I use pvc pipes with holes drilled in them usually around 4 of them placed inside the soil of my grow bags so I can water into the pipes and the roots will chase the pipes, also a good method for feeding your plants.
I love grow bags. So far they’re working out well which is huge when gardening in central Texas where is gets super hot, flash flooding, then no rain
I love growing in bags. You can place them all over for added crops. And it really is great to be able to move them! Thanks for sharing.
So true!
AND...pre-ordered your Grow Bag book to be released in February. All good...love the "Themed Bag".
Thank you Kim!
Great idea about the grow bag 'bath''. I've made my own grow bags this year from different types of weed suppressant material to see which works best - and to cram as much extra veg into my flower beds as possible.
I just ordered 25 grow bags, 20/2gl. And 5/10gl. I ordered 2 of those vertical green stalk type planters. 5 tiers each. 🙏🤞 this is the first time we grow and potatoes are on my list. Hence the 5/10gl bags. 🙃
Thank you... I just saw a 100lb grow bag at a Hydroponic Store... Amazing.. Im growing Microgreens / Sprouts this Fall ... I bought a kit to practice and see if I like it.. You inspired me.
Kevin I love grow bags! I had a lot of success with zucchini and cucumber this year. Thanks for the great tip about the "bath tub" Definitely have to try it out.
How many gallons were your grow bags?
@@katpihlaja I have 20 gallon grow bags. I grew the zucchini and cucumbers vertically with tomato cages.
@@The_Bakers_Loft how many plants per bag?
@@katpihlaja two plants per bag
@@The_Bakers_Loft awesome, thanks for replying. I was looking into some 5 gal and 7 gal bags to do zucchini and maybe tomatoes. Do you think those would be too small?
I always wondered what the difference was between a hard surface pot (terra cotta or plastic) and a grow bag. I thought the roots go though the bottom of the bag and go into the ground, which I don't want where I currently. "Mahalo" for the info Kevin. Love it!
You got it!
Thank you for doing this topic! Looking forward to your grow bag book. When I feel “over it” about gardening, I watch your videos to get re-inspired and motivated!
Thank you so much for all you and your team have shared to teach us all how to be the best garners possible.
I have a balcony and started growing in a grow bag. When you are done, storage is also easier. :)
I started putting in coco coir in my soil mix to help with holding water in my grow bags
Wow that huge grow bag is great, I’ve never seen them before, I wonder if they come in a rectangular shape, with a slightly less capacity. As someone who lives in rental houses and ends up moving every 5 years or so this would be great. I have a good selection of pots, but it would be nice to plant some things together and use as a border on the patio or lawn for flowers or veg, then it could easily be moved to the greenhouse over winter or covered. Thanks for the great videos
i have been wanting to buy grow bags for my tomatoes who didn't do so well in plastic pots, and i think u just convinced me! i live in a small space so i need something practical like this!!
About half of my garden is grow bags and I just love them! I mean,at the end of the season I just dump them out into my compost and mix the soil together with my compost,leave it all together over the winter. In spring I get the compost cooking fast and then refill my grow bags and keep going. I should be specific,I refill with the aged compost and “then” I start more compost going....to add on top of the grow bags. Love your channel, it’s so great to see your success and your dedication to educating gardeners! 👍
Love the sound of that! And thank you
Yes Kevin! I’ve been watching you for years. You’re so helpful, clear and friendly. Thank you !
Excellent information! I was already headed down this road, but this will help me dial in things beyond peas and beans.
A themed grow bag is kind of a cute gift idea!
Thanks Kevin, yet another dose of nutritive information of online study of great kitchen gardening. Love the way you send a blessing also.
Hello Kevin~Your Vlog cures my depression 😁
Means a lot to me
I really love to see the chilli with loads of fruits. The idea of planting different varieties in a bag is really good thanks for sharing great ideas.
I’m stoked on your new place. I know how valuable land is around here. Nice job, doesn’t happen without hard work✌️
Thanks 👍 so much
Just harvested some poblanos I have been growing for a bit and they turned out awesome! Thank you for all your tips and insight, truly appreciate it and enjoy your channel.
I live in Arizona I've been using grow bags for my raspberry that i top it with wood chip mulch under 30 precent shade cloth and my raspberry plant is loving it lol
Got tomatoes in grow bags and they need more water but they do well.
I made grow bags out of professional heave duty weed fabric I had laying around. I guess I should have tested it first. They are not allowing water to soak up into bag. Took a sample to my bathroom and poured water on it and the water just pools on the top of the fabric. But I held it up to my mouth and it is totally breathable.
Yes we love fabric containers. We even did an experiment on which containers and potting soil are the best out of these. Thanks for sharing.
Pls consider doing a vlog on SUPER windy plants in grow bags and how to shelter them from the wind. thx 4 ur life's work
I was just lamenting having to go out and buy more pots. These are much more economical and portable when it get too hot/humid in Houston.
All of your videos give something that apply to my gardening situation. Love all you put together on this channel and how what I need shows up at the right time. Awesome! Have a great day!!
Thanks for this! I’ve been small space gardening going into year two and am still learning soo much! I’ve recently started looking into Grow Bags as I’m living a more life conscious lifestyle. I have a few different plants (about 15-20) indoor and on my patio and really need more experience on knowing the size pots to choose when repotting. I’ve been having my current plants for almost a year now and have changed the soil once since and will be repotting this week for the year. I love my plants and want them to flourish. 😩🪴💚 will be purchasing your book ! You’ve already honed a subscriber. Thanks!
this is brilliant! I just (finally) moved to a new apartment that has a huge balcony with direct sunlight. I went to home depot and spent some cash in supplies after binge-watching your channel :D
Better then the water bath just put large pot trays under the grow bag. I have all of my grow bags sitting in plastic pot trays. I've also used the clear plastic tops of multi-pastries from the bakery, round and sheet cakes. They're deeper than the pot trays.
Yes please for the video about the racks made of bamboo and twine! I need some for my beans next year and tomatoes too and have a lot of bamboo sticks left, so it’d be great if i didn’t have to buy them but diy some☺️
Thank you for making this video! I am a huge fan of grow bags, they are so easy to ship and store. My strawberries are in one of those circular raised bed ones until I can prepare an in ground bed for them to live in next year. I also have two lemons and an orange tree in grow bags and they love it.
Thanks for sending the grow bag gods, I need them with my first set of grow bags. Have no idea what I am doing! 😜
The themed garden idea is amazing!!! I suddenly want a salsa bag reeeeeally bad 😅
I love the new lines of things like this one with personally summoning the fore bag gods ahahahah. Earned a thumbs up!
Thx!
Made me think of Genesis in the Bible(kjv). States that God made all the plants before He placed them in the earth. Then after He made man & woman, He instructed that the plants and trees are for food. Interesting the living all around us was made then planted from His hands. He then instructed the seasons. Not only of plants but of humans💌Gardens are so important and written about in the Bible(kjv) it's no wonder us humans love them so much.
my garden gets lots of afternoon shade, so if i have somthing i want to get full sun i move it until i get sun all day long, maybe you already said that but that’s a reason i grow in them lol
Great video! I bought some grow bags for next years tomatoes. I planted them in my raised beds this year and they took up so much space. Next year's garden will be much better!
I just purchased the digital book. I love it. I’m growing 90% of my crop this year on my balcony garden. I fell in love with the grow bags last year. Your book is right on time because I was winging it and didn’t have a clue. Thanks Kevin 💙
He’s going to have to bless a lot of gardens...
Loving the colourful grow bags. In India, rn only green grow bags are available, guess I will have to stitch some myself.
Hey love the channel, I have a basil plant that's growing pretty well right now, I'm around Napa here in Cali, but the flavor is off, and when i bought basil from the store the other day, its flavor was superior to my home grown basil! The plant has ample space, my only guess as to why the flavor is off is that its growing in too many directions too fast, or a nutrient deficiency. I used chicken and steer manure, with some topsoil and raised planter soil in the half wine barrel the plant is in. The leaves also tend to be smaller and a little more wrinkled, though not as if they are dehydrated. Hey thanks for your time you do a great job at everything.
I would love to see that video on bamboo and twine trellises. I’ve made my first one for a late sowing of peas but I winged it.
I wonder how grow bags will work in Hugh humid zone 8 area. 😬 I guess I may find out cuz I got some thanks for grow bag tip.
That's it, starting a white corn and black bean salsa bag today.