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 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.
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 🙏🙋🏼♀️
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! 👍
I'm in a north-facing apartment that gets literally *zero* direct sunlight, so this year i'm trying an indoor grow tent with peppers in grow bags. Let's hope it works out haha.
I could totally use some grow bags. The area I want my next year garden is one the opposite side of my garden I have now. I have so many things I want to grow next year! So stoked! Looking great and always! 😉
Wow, this video was super helpful. I'm out in the middle eastern desert on a large balcony that gets full sun all day. I'm going to have to provide some sun protection but really want to try this as I had mixed success with plastic pots last summer... the grow bags in a tub may be a game changer. Would you suggest putting pea gravel in the bottom of the tub... would that help with mosquito control? Thanks!
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.
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.
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..
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'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'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.
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!
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'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.
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!
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'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.
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.
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?
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 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'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 :)
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. 👍
As the sun shifts angle post-equinox and the back fence increasingly interferes with the light, I've been wishing my Serrano plant was in a grow bag so I could move it somewhere it'd be getting more sun. Next time!
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.
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
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.
I live in a condo. I fortunately have a fairly good sized fenced outside area in which to grow a garden. I purchased some round beds from gardencircledesigns.com and they are fantastic! I also have large to medium grow bags and trellises everywhere. Have been able to grow a ton of food this year in pretty limited space.
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.
Hi! Love your content. Can you please make a video about how we can make a vertical garden? Or what would you recommend to use for that? I have a large wall in my backyard that I would love to turn it into a green living wall. Thank you! 😊
Yes! Carrots and marigolds and both so pretty! Thank you...thank you...thank you! Deadhead those margolds and they will keep growing. You probably already know that. ;o) Looking forward to buying Grow Bag Gardening book. I attempted squash in a 7 gallon grow bag and it was an epic fail Hoping to renew it next Spring and try again. Waving from Dallas! Keep On Keepin' On! ~Mel
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!
Is it okay to place the grow bag on a concrete patio? Is there any reason this would work differently than sitting on the ground? The patio is where the right sun is.
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 😊
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 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. 🙃
I am new to growing just bought 3 of you gardening books. But I had a quick question When the roots of the plants grow will they intertwine with the fabric of the grow bags and become apart of the plants?😅 Just asking for a friend. I am starting a balcony garden and also plan to grow some indoors 😅😅
I am in CT. Curious to know if perennials like Various Black Red Blue berries can work in a grow bag...or...will, over time, the roots will get woody and burst out. I know from another video the a Lemon tree have woven it's self into the bag. It wasn't pretty. I would winter them in the garage and just give a tad of water in the winter.
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
Does anyone know where to buy food grade, safe grow bags (preferably made in U.S.A) that are't absurdly expensive. I'm looking for some 15 gallon and 40 gallon bags
U r a wealth. Still sad u didnt come out to sew my garden in rancho :( oh well. I have calmondon and fukushu kumquat which is said to be the best kumquats growing in bags. They r at another property in LA. Plz...what mulch topper can i use. Also i use espima citrus tone. SOME say w bags to fert more frequently because it gets washed out. ???plz help :) then i will forgive u for not coming to rsf. Lol joke. Whatever it takes to get ur wisdom. happy trails 🌳
Can you sit your grow bag, growing vegetables in a kid's swimming pool (with water in it). to prevent plant from drying out....Can you plant Kale in a grow bag in the fall.....First time user.
Thank you for making this great video. I would like know if you do anything to winterize the garage that stay outside. FYI: I have limited ground space. So, I started to used grow bag for the Fruit trees. I am worry the winter freeze will kill the tree.
Hello sir,. I'd like to know if u experiment with a small house plant in a grow bag,? Becuz I would definitely use a catch pot to place the grow bag in. Ive researched for any info with house plants,. And even as far as DYI my own grow bag with the suitable material, and I've seen some not so good materials, but the better grade landscape materials that's heavier. So there's plenty of options,. , but for now I would like to experiment small . Thank you for reading my messages. Ur vids have been very valuable to a newbie like me,. God bless, keep making ur videos ❤️
Thank you for your great video and for helping people like me advance with your experience. I’m wishing to grow hedge plants to a large size but they still need to be mobile. Could I bury the grow bags in the ground and let them get watered naturally? Would the grow bags last under those circumstances? Also, someone mentioned that I should use grow bags with cover lining, so that the roots are deterred from growing near the walls. Any comments on that? Thanks a bunch 🍃💐
My grow bags have perennials in them ( eggplant and peppers) that I overwinter zone 9b but the bags are getting mossy/ algae on the outside. What should I do if anything? Does it hurt the plants? Can I spray the outside with hydrogen peroxide? Would that hurt the plants/ soil/ earthworms in the bag?
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!
Honestly,growing in 150 gallons fabric container is best,either round on rectangular,now tell us what's the best things to mix in and put on top to prevent drying out?
My grow bags have become kind of compacted now and I have a ton!! Some plants are okay and others aren’t that great! They seem to be slow growing ! My radishes are stringy and pushed themselves up out of the soil. What can I do to amend or fix it?!!!
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 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.
newbies here, how can I make the containers lighter? Can I add terracotta beads to the soil (the one you can use for orchids)? any other solution? I have back issues and very little help around the house and..I want to be independent!!!!
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!
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
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.
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.
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 🙏🙋🏼♀️
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
I'm in a north-facing apartment that gets literally *zero* direct sunlight, so this year i'm trying an indoor grow tent with peppers in grow bags. Let's hope it works out haha.
Great Videl. Honestly, it seems your pots are from us😇
That fig is beautiful. And it's in a container. I have an LSU purple in a container and I'd love to see a video on it.
This is a yellow long neck!
I have 30 wicking tubs, hard to get farmer to give up mineral tubs and then saw the grow bags. Ordered 10 5 gal grow bags to see how they work
I bought some of these to move some shrubs and roses from NC to Ohio, but I can't wait to plant things in them after!
I could totally use some grow bags. The area I want my next year garden is one the opposite side of my garden I have now. I have so many things I want to grow next year! So stoked! Looking great and always! 😉
Thanks so much!
Love you Eric espirthree
I didn’t know you use grow bags! Have been suscribing for a while, but just bought some grow bags!
Thanks Kevin!
Thank you for the video. 👍excited for the new book.
Wow, this video was super helpful. I'm out in the middle eastern desert on a large balcony that gets full sun all day. I'm going to have to provide some sun protection but really want to try this as I had mixed success with plastic pots last summer... the grow bags in a tub may be a game changer. Would you suggest putting pea gravel in the bottom of the tub... would that help with mosquito control? Thanks!
I love your videos please make one on dripping system too. x
If it wasn’t for inflation gas prices I would have never started gardening but growing my own lettuce and tomatoes inside is simple and easy
How much soil do I need for a 30 gallon grow bag? It’s for my sugar pie pumpkins.
I love grow bags I grow the dankest weed every year in my backyard and I never have to dig into the lawn...
Aká je reálna životnosť, trvanlivosť textilných fabric bags v exteriéri pri trvalom vysadení ovocných kríkov a stromov (mespilus, amelanchier, lonicera, cydonia oblonga, chaenomeles, poncirus,...)??
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.
A shoulder-strap grow bag, for when my caravan has to move to avoid the raiders...Must protect my secret herbs & spices!
Wow I didn’t even think about using grow bags as migrating pollinators in the garden, GENIUS 😍
That’s exactly what my squash need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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'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 :)
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!
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.
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'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.
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!
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
Hello Kevin~Your Vlog cures my depression 😁
Means a lot to me
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!
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'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
Kind of mesmerized by the Superman curl you’ve got going on
Louis Vuitton will have a grow bag soon watch. Lol if they do it cut me my check.
Lol
Got tomatoes in grow bags and they need more water but they do well.
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.
Excellent information! I was already headed down this road, but this will help me dial in things beyond peas and beans.
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?
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 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.
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'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 :)
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. 👍
As the sun shifts angle post-equinox and the back fence increasingly interferes with the light, I've been wishing my Serrano plant was in a grow bag so I could move it somewhere it'd be getting more sun. Next time!
Lesson learned!
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.
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
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.
I live in a condo. I fortunately have a fairly good sized fenced outside area in which to grow a garden. I purchased some round beds from gardencircledesigns.com and they are fantastic! I also have large to medium grow bags and trellises everywhere. Have been able to grow a ton of food this year in pretty limited space.
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!
Can you grow beef steak tomatoes in a grow bag
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.
Please come and bless my garden this video is great timing I just got 10! 10 gallon grow pots in the mail 🙏🏼💙
BLESSED
Thanks for letting me know that 100 gallon grow bags exist
Hi! Love your content. Can you please make a video about how we can make a vertical garden? Or what would you recommend to use for that? I have a large wall in my backyard that I would love to turn it into a green living wall. Thank you! 😊
Yes! Carrots and marigolds and both so pretty! Thank you...thank you...thank you! Deadhead those margolds and they will keep growing. You probably already know that. ;o) Looking forward to buying Grow Bag Gardening book. I attempted squash in a 7 gallon grow bag and it was an epic fail Hoping to renew it next Spring and try again. Waving from Dallas! Keep On Keepin' On! ~Mel
Gotta go a bit bigger! :P
He’s going to have to bless a lot of gardens...
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!
I put my grow bags in plastic pot liners so it can catch the water from my drip system. This way the water never gets wasted.
Great tip
Best garden channel, hands down! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Beautiful garden too man. Love it!
Is it okay to place the grow bag on a concrete patio? Is there any reason this would work differently than sitting on the ground? The patio is where the right sun is.
Just got a new respect for the grow bag. Less rootbinding is a big plus. ➕
100%
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 😊
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 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. 🙃
There are a lot cheaper than wood especially now😉
I am new to growing just bought 3 of you gardening books. But I had a quick question When the roots of the plants grow will they intertwine with the fabric of the grow bags and become apart of the plants?😅 Just asking for a friend. I am starting a balcony garden and also plan to grow some indoors 😅😅
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.
Before I forget...where do you get your grow bags? Link to where you get them, if you don't mind
I am in CT.
Curious to know if perennials like Various Black Red Blue berries can work in a grow bag...or...will, over time, the roots will get woody and burst out. I know from another video the a Lemon tree have woven it's self into the bag. It wasn't pretty. I would winter them in the garage and just give a tad of water in the winter.
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
Does anyone know where to buy food grade, safe grow bags (preferably made in U.S.A) that are't absurdly expensive. I'm looking for some 15 gallon and 40 gallon bags
U r a wealth. Still sad u didnt come out to sew my garden in rancho :( oh well. I have calmondon and fukushu kumquat which is said to be the best kumquats growing in bags. They r at another property in LA. Plz...what mulch topper can i use. Also i use espima citrus tone. SOME say w bags to fert more frequently because it gets washed out. ???plz help :) then i will forgive u for not coming to rsf. Lol joke. Whatever it takes to get ur wisdom. happy trails 🌳
500 pound grow bag is portable with two people?
I don't know many muscle men....
Ever try the kiddie pool concept?
Can you just use reusable grocery bags for gardening grow bags? You know, like the kind you get from Aldi, for example?
Can you sit your grow bag, growing vegetables in a kid's swimming pool (with water in it). to prevent plant from drying out....Can you plant Kale in a grow bag in the fall.....First time user.
Thank you for making this great video. I would like know if you do anything to winterize the garage that stay outside.
FYI: I have limited ground space. So, I started to used grow bag for the Fruit trees. I am worry the winter freeze will kill the tree.
Hello sir,. I'd like to know if u experiment with a small house plant in a grow bag,? Becuz I would definitely use a catch pot to place the grow bag in. Ive researched for any info with house plants,. And even as far as DYI my own grow bag with the suitable material, and I've seen some not so good materials, but the better grade landscape materials that's heavier. So there's plenty of options,. , but for now I would like to experiment small . Thank you for reading my messages. Ur vids have been very valuable to a newbie like me,. God bless, keep making ur videos ❤️
Should I be putting drainage holes in my grow bags Kevin? Thank you 🌱🤗
Thank you for your great video and for helping people like me advance with your experience. I’m wishing to grow hedge plants to a large size but they still need to be mobile. Could I bury the grow bags in the ground and let them get watered naturally? Would the grow bags last under those circumstances? Also, someone mentioned that I should use grow bags with cover lining, so that the roots are deterred from growing near the walls. Any comments on that? Thanks a bunch 🍃💐
My grow bags have perennials in them ( eggplant and peppers) that I overwinter zone 9b but the bags are getting mossy/ algae on the outside. What should I do if anything? Does it hurt the plants? Can I spray the outside with hydrogen peroxide? Would that hurt the plants/ soil/ earthworms in the bag?
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!
Honestly,growing in 150 gallons fabric container is best,either round on rectangular,now tell us what's the best things to mix in and put on top to prevent drying out?
My grow bags have become kind of compacted now and I have a ton!! Some plants are okay and others aren’t that great! They seem to be slow growing ! My radishes are stringy and pushed themselves up out of the soil. What can I do to amend or fix it?!!!
Loving the colourful grow bags. In India, rn only green grow bags are available, guess I will have to stitch some myself.
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 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.
newbies here, how can I make the containers lighter? Can I add terracotta beads to the soil (the one you can use for orchids)? any other solution? I have back issues and very little help around the house and..I want to be independent!!!!
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!