Growing Kakai Pumpkins Winter Squash Vertically up a Trellis
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you the winter squash he is growing vertically up a trellis. In this episode you will learn more about the kakai pumpkin that produces hull-less seeds. You will also learn about how long a kakai pumpkin can be stored and still remain good.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you removing his outdated "dumb" irrigation controller and replacing it with the GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub, which is a WiFi enabled, smart garden timer that can control up to 6 valves as well as garden lighting, an much more.
In this episode, you will discover what is included with the Smart Garden Hub and learn how easy it is to install from scratch or to upgrade an existing sprinkler timer that is normally used for landscaping.
You will also discover how easy it is to program with a web brower on a tablet, cell phone, laptop or desktop computer.
Finally, John will test the system through his internet connection and share with you his thoughts on the GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub.
Learn more about the GreenIQ Smart Garden Hub at:
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shows you how he corrects his Tree Collards that are encroaching on the public sidewalk after heavy wind and rain. In this episode you will learn more about Tree Collard Culture.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Nature's Ways Resources outside Houston, Texas to share with you how the best organic composts are made on an industrial scale with trees and leaves. In this episode you will learn about the essential components of creating high quality compost at home or on an industrial scale. You will learn about the two different types of compost that are available here and that you can make at home: Leaf Mold Compost (bacterial based) and Fungal compost (fungal based). You will also discover some questions to ask before you purchase compost to learn how good it really is.. You will also learn about some locally available rock dust alternatives including Texas Greensand and Granite Sand. Finally, you will learn what soil mixes John would use if he lived in the Houston, Texas area.
View the video on Supersize your vegetables with woodchips and rock dust at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEkFFRjDkvs
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ takes you on a field trip to the 2015 National Hardware Show into the Lawn & Garden and other Pavillions to share with you the best new products that will allow you to grow more food at home. In this episode John will share with the following products that he feels are valuable to people who want to grow food at home:
02:54 My Terrace Farmer - Fully Self Contained Solar Powered Greenhouse that can grow food in -20 degree weather!
http://www.solargreens.net/
08:23 Drought Grid allows you to save up to 55% water when using irrigation systems for lawns, gardens and more.
http://www.droughtgrid.com/
11:48 Sniff n Stop - Stop Bugs, Rodents and more from bothering you or your garden with this natural pest repellent.
http://www.sniffnstop.com/
15:26 Plastic Slug and Snail Fence - Keeps slugs and snails out of your garden once and for all by FVG Professional Gardening.
http://fvg.folien.de/
18:05 Vegetable Seed Pacs - Drop to Plant Seed Packets with built-in nutrients so you can be successful growing food.
http://www.anewgreen.com/
21:18 Home Farm Grow Tower - Easily Grow a garden in a greenhouse using bagged soil products on a hammock.
http://www.home2yard.com/
22:52 Dynasteam 3 - End your weed problems forever using just water. Non-toxic and safe for all wildlife.
http://www.dynasteam.com/
25:21 Portable Garden Cart allows you to grow food at your condo or apartment easily with this mobile garden.
http://www.mobilegro.com/
27:24 Window Garden - Grow Herbs, Microgreens and even vegetables in your window in the winter or anytime of year!
http://www.windowgarden.us/
31:24 Bloomers Veggie Pops - Gets kids of all ages excited about growing food and seeing nature at work.
http://www.bloomersisland.com/
34:16 Melnor Wi-Fi Aqua Timer - Revolutionary hose bib water timer that controls 4 valves remotely from your cell phone or ANY internet connected device. Saves water with rain/moisture sensor.
http://www.melnor.com/
41:45 Liquid Rubber - A non-toxic water proof paint that will allow you to make aquaponic ponds and more out of cardboard boxes??
http://www.liquidrubber.ca/
43:57 Aqua Camel Self Watering Container - Well designed container waters your plants for up to a month!
http://www.aquacamel.com/
47:17 Nimbus Smart Pot - Truly the first intelligent non-computer controlled watering planter that can grow up to 3 months on single watering!
http://www.nimbuspot.com/
53:24 Pyramid Garden - Bring the power of the ancient egyptians as well as aeroponic technology into your home to grow food.
http://www.pyramidgarden.com/
56:06 Clear Flow Hose - A clear water hose that will save water and give you non-toxic water for drinking as well as to irrigate your crops.
http://www.clearflowhose.com/
59:53 Intelliweed - A handheld device to inject systemic herbicides, pesticides or nutrients right into the plant tissue for the best results.
http://www.intelliweed.com/
1:02:48 Best Patio Garden Vegetables - Best Basil to grow in a container or in hot climates that resist bolting as well as a super-early tomato plant and more. Great for patio, container or small raised bed gardens.
http://www.burpeehomegardens.com/
http://www.burpee.com/
After watching this episode you will learn about these products as well as learn a thing or two about gardening along the way.
Original My Terrace Farmer episode from 2012 SF Green Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy7aqpJmb8k
Learn about the products at the 2014 National Hardware Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaZ2Q4qZck4
Learn about the products at the 2013 National Hardware Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACEmsa14bDs
Learn about the products at the 2012 National Hardware Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knHZdXCl_sk
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Guara Ki Eco Farm in South Florida to share with you how this former industrial agriculture based farm has been turned into a biodiverse eco farm with a diverse range of plants, edible crops, improved soil and local flora and fauna.
In this Episode, John shares with you the properties around this permaculture food forest farm and shares his opinions of conventional, industrial agriculture. You will learn how standard field crops and tree crops can Guara Ki Eco Farm that has done something different with the property that was once a standard "industrialized farm". You will discover a better way to do farming that works with nature instead of against it.
You will learn some of the varieties of fruits and vegetables that are grown successfully on the farm as well as some of the eco-friendly features the farm has implemented.
You wll get a special tour of their vegetable garden, and learn about some untended perennial vegetables that you can grow any time of year in South Florida.
Finally, John will sharw with you how you can stay at this eco farm when you are on vacation
After watching this episode, you will be familiar with how permaculture can be part of the solution to industrial agriculture and how it can regenerate the earth, one farm at a time.
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Tucson, Arizona to share with you the Native Seed/SEARCH Store.
The Native Seed/SEARCH organization is a non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving arid climate crops to nourish the changing world.
John will give you a personal tour of the store in Tucson, Arizona.
You will learn about some of the proven desert adapted vegetable seeds they offer as well as some of their special seeds from their Seed bank that contains over hundreds of varieties of Heirloom Adapted Crops of Southwest North America. John will share some of his favorite varieties of corn, tomato, leafy greens, cucumbers, peppers, squash and even more vegetables.
Next, John will share with you a part of the store that offers gardening supplies such as some books he likes and Olla Bottles and Olla Bottles that allow you to conserve water in your vegetable garden.
You will discover the importance of diversity in the garden and in life and how it is one of the fundamental keys to success in desert vegetable gardening.
You will discover the in-store SEED BANK where you can check out local Tucson Adapted seeds at no-cost so you can get your garden growing. Of course at the end of the season, you can return the newly grown seeds that you produced.
Next, you will discover about some of the local foods of the Southwest and foods that you should be including in your diet. Many of which are more traditional foods before modern foods came into existence. John will also share some valuable tips with you on how you can save lots of money on certain varieties of desert adapted seeds that you can grow in your garden. You will learn about mesquite flour, heirloom corn, heirloom beans, cactus fruit, hot peppers and much, much more.
Finally, John will share with you the one seed rack that EVERY seed store shouldhave and why. You will also learn which desert adapted vegetable seeds John will be purchasing and growing himself in his desert garden.
After watching this episode, you will have a better understanding of some of the crops that can be grown in the desert, the best place to get the seeds for these crops as well as new foods you can try that have been grown in the desert to expand your nutritional diversity and taste sensations in your diet.
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Referenced Videos:
Eat Fresh and Local Food without Growing a Garden (Wild Weeds)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyDOFpltFVk
Seed Sharing Illegal in the USA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txRUeuuKex4
Learn More about Native Seed/SEARCH and order Desert Seeds at:
http://www.nativeseeds.org/
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you his top tips for having a successful garden that all start with the letter P.
In this episode, John will share one of the tasks he has been doing recently in the garden, and share his words of wisdom about gardening with you.
You will discover 5 important words that all begin with the letter P that are important to have a successful garden. Setting yourself up for success is important, and with these 5 tips, you will be on your way to have a more productive garden.
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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers viewers questions:
Using Cole as Fertilizer
Where to Buy Seed
What Oil to Treat Wood Raised Beds With
What to Ask for to get the best Rock Dust at a Rock / Stone Quarry
Which Refractometer to purchase for Gardening
Are Broccoli Greens ok to eat
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ invites each one of his viewers to participate in the 350 Home and Garden Challenge happening this weekend, May 14 and 15. In this video you will learn how we can foster massive change if each one of us take a small action. In this episode you will learn how growing food, saving water, saving energy and even making adjustments to what you eat have an impact on our mother earth.