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Christian Stephenson
Приєднався 6 гру 2011
I am interested in sharing information about gardening, sustainability, and our natural world. This channel will host recordings of regularly held webinars that are free for all to attend. I am always looking for new topics to cover, so please let me know if there is a topic of interest to you. I have recently transitioned to Nebraska from Mississippi.
How to sharpen knives and other tools
Keeping knives and other tools sharp helps keep the user safe. When cutting plant material, a sharp blade will require much less effort to use and will make cleaner cuts. Making clean cuts on plant material is critical when pruning or working with cut flowers. This video demonstrates the use of a whetstone to sharpen knives and other tools.
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Monarch Butterflies in the Home Landscape
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Many gardeners are interested in helping to protect and conserve monarch butterflies. In this presentation the biology and migration of monarchs is discussed as well as what we can do in our home landscapes to ensure that these beautiful butterflies have the resources they need to build strong and healthy populations.
Earthworms and Vermicomposting
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This presentation includes a brief introduction to the biology of earthworms and information on how to set a vermicomposting system as well as how to use vermicompost in the garden. Please help by completing the evaluation survey at : msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vl4GkmGPdnx8tT
high tunnel introduction
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Introduction to High Tunnels, June 10, 2021 Field Day
Gardening with Succulents
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Succulents offer fantastic options for the landscape, containers, and indoor plants. This presentation includes information on growing succulents, as well as a description of interesting succulents that perform well.
Garden Questions
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In this presentation, I discuss sources of information, and answer questions from the attendees. If you have gardening questions, you can leave them in the comment section below, contact me at 228-467-5456, or by email at C.Stephenson@msstate.edu. Your county Extension agent will be a great resource for gardening in your area.
Rain Gardens
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Rain gardens help manage water in the landscape, improving the appearance of difficult areas and helping improve water quality. This presentation will discuss how to build a rain garden as well as some of the many plants that will thrive in rain gardens.
Spices
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Spices have had a major impact on history, valued for their use in cooking and as perfumes and medicines. This presentation includes an introduction to the history and cultivation of spices around the world.
Integrated Pest Management
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This presentation gives an overview of integrated pest management (IPM) and discusses how it improves sustainability by incorporating multiple approaches to dealing with insect, disease, and weed pests.
Plant Diversity II: Plant Families
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In this presentation, we discuss some of the plant families you may encounter in the home landscape.
Wildlife in the Home Landscape
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This presentation includes information on attracting desired wildlife to the home landscape, as well as how to discourage wildlife that may present a nuisance.
Introduction to Sustainable Landscapes
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This presentation includes a discussion of the goals of sustainable landscape design and introduces some elements that can be used to make our home landscapes more environmentally and economically friendly.
Plant Diversity III: Unusual and Interesting Plants
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In this presentation we will discuss plants with interesting features, including carnivorous plants, epiphytes, and others.
Organic Gardening
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This program will discuss how to garden organically including fertilization and management of common insect and disease pests. The definition of organic gardening and process of organic certification is also presented.
Fruit Trees for the Home Landscape Part 2
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Fruit Trees for the Home Landscape Part 2
Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape (Part 1)
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Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape (Part 1)
Control and Prevention of Weeds with Ross Overstreet
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Control and Prevention of Weeds with Ross Overstreet
Introduction to Blueberries and Blackberries
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Introduction to Blueberries and Blackberries
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Great info. Thank you👍
Do compost piles need to be in direct sunlight? Can a pile be as productive if there behind a shed with minimal sun exposure? Also does the compost pile need to be in direct contact with soil or is it ok to have a landscape fabric barrier? Thanks
Compost piles do not need to be in direct sun. The thing to watch is that the moisture level in the pile stays within the required range. In a very shady area you may have some issues with the pile staying wet, while in direct sun it may dry out too quickly. Something to watch in both cases. It's not necessary that the pile be in contact with the soil. You do want to ensure you mix a small amount of soil into the compost to ensure the bacteria and fungi that do the work in composting are introduced.
This is excellent! Could you perhaps share a link to the herbs list resource you shared please?
I honestly don't recall where I pulled it from, but here's a link to many of my presentation files. You can get the pdf of this presentation there which will include that chart. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GzhkS8RWgLDz4kC8CWdRvinWHtdeorBk?usp=sharing
Great video! Do you have any study guides available?
I want to ask a question about the application of vermicompost to the soil or the use of vermicompost tea on vegetables-do you use the 90/120 day model before you harvest after application?? Thanks
I’m not sure I understand what you’re asking. If you’re asking about when the vermicompost is applied to growing plants, then I would say for vermicompost the largest impact on plant growth or quality is as a seedling, so applying at planting or shortly afterwards would be my recommendation. As for vermicompost tea, i would suggest applying at the first true leaf and then (as available) every two weeks through the season.
@@christianstephenson7209 Thank you for your reply, and you did answer my question.
Marian Hill again. The reason why I asked the 90/120 “rule” is because of an article from Oklahoma State University authored by Douglas W Hamilton, VERMICOMPOSTING-composting with worms, published 3/17, Id:BAF-1742 the sentence reads “therefore the 90/120 rule should be followed when using vermicompost in vegetable production”, so I was just inquiring what you thought. I had thought it perhaps might have to do with the possibly that one might have ‘bad’ pathogens in their vermicompost?? But then would it not smell bad, and you should absolutely throw that stuff out! Sometimes texts and e-mails don’t come across well, I am just curious, plus I began vermicomposting this summer, and am giving a Master Garden Ed program in January! I would love to quote you-May I??
Hi! Is it possible to buy the Backyard Azaleas from a local nursery in Hancock county? Also, out of all the azaleas you mentioned- which is the fastest growing? Thank you!
Hi. I appreciate this video. I always water 💧overhead! I am creating these plant issues! No more over watering and my problem should be solved. Thank You!
Excellent
Thank you very much for this seminar, it was truly useful!
can u send the ppt link?
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I have a bucket that I put in kitchen waste, especially banana peals. This bucket is kept under my humming bird feeder. Fruit flies enjoy the rotting vegetation and the humming birds like the coinvent protein source. I have noticed Carolina Wrens sitting on the edge of the bucket eating the flies also. When the bucket gets half way full, I add it to my larger compost pile of leaves, grass clippings and limbs. This is a tangle pile for critters to hide in and a source of insects for birds and lizards. I have seen birds take some of the sticks to make a nest out of. Quite an variety of ecologies to help the wildlife.
Very good information. Thanks
Best plants for raised beds
Excitedly Listening! I’m looking into having a peak style installed (20 x 45ish) soon. Providing the cost doesn’t get above my goal budget. I’m not interested in NRCS at this time. I want to stay out of debt completely for construction... in other words, not be obligated to anyone. Thanks for posting this video! (I’m in Wayne County)
To remove cypress trees, is it better to cut down the knees first or the tree itself? For future topics, I'd like to learn more about how to get rid of/reduce turf weeds in acid soil, particularly dealing with > 5 acres on limited budget. Thanks, I love your videos and learn a lot from all of them.
If you’re planning to remove the tree, whether you remove the knees before or after the trunk should not make a difference. If you are doing the work yourself, as a matter of convenience and safety I would probably tell you to remove the knees first simply because I wouldn’t want them to be obstructions as I worked around the tree. Thank you for your topic suggestion.
I did not know there was such a thing as a Rain Garden. Learned a lot😊
Glad you enjoyed the presentation. Thank you for your comment.
I I am struggling with a HOT greenhouse! My many succulents are as happy as can be, but I wonder what other plants thrive in a greenhouse in the summer?
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Hi there! I have hundreds of muscadine vines all over my place! 30 feet high in tree canopy and all along the ground. No fruit that I’ve ever seen. Is it possible to prune and train these old wild muscadines in a way where they can produce fruit? I really would love to save them from all the neglect! Jane in Brandon
It sounds like they might be male (non-fruiting) vines! That or they don't get enough sunlight to stimulate fruit production.
Great topic with useful info. I don’t feed any wildlife, but have planted lots of native plants and leave areas undisturbed so they have shelter and hiding places. I’ve always had raccoons around and don’t mind them. They mostly hang out in the barn cleaning up after the horses! Usually in the summer I see several babies in there at night when I check on the horses, but I haven’t seen any in over a year now. I asked my neighbor and she realized that she hadn’t seen any either. Several years ago a similar thing happened with skunks, one day I just realized I hadn’t seen any in a long time when there had been a healthy population. Any ideas what could have happened? We have lots of woods and fields so predators are around too, but to have no raccoon sightings seems odd and kinda sad. Thanks!
Awesome info... thanks!
I definitely try to grow my personal crops as organically as possible BUT if it meant sacrificing a crop to pests, I’m all for IPM LOL. However, the vegetable plant starts that I sell to the public have no chemical fertilizers or chemical pest controls and I use filtered water. That way if the purchaser wants to grow organically they can or if not, no worries of over fertilizing up front.
I think that approach is a very good way to adhere intelligently to the goals of sustainable production. There is a lot of good in organic methods, particularly in soil management. I strongly advocate for IPM because its central idea is that we should approach crop management using a variety of methods of management rather than relying solely on pesticide application. Importantly, IPM incorporates all of the methods used in organic production, and it can still be used even if you restrict inputs to only those allowable in organic production.
Good info! I’m in Wayne Co. I have planted 34 fruit trees over the past 3 years... hopefully, in the next several years we will have lots of fruits for preservation.
I live in Hancock county! I found all your information very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
What can you tell me about Grazon residue in livestock manure and hay? I have horses and my hay source does use grazon. I’ve never used the composted manure in my vegetable garden, just around my roses and haven’t had any problems, but I’ve seen online others that have lost plants from it. Seeing their problems made me nervous about adding the manure to my garden. I’m testing the manure by planting beans in it and so far so good, but not sure how long to test before I’m sure all is well. Was hoping to have a free source of organic soil amendment. Also one of my biggest pest problems is the squash vine borer. I’ve only gotten a few zucchini’s in the last several years. As soon as I realize I’ve got the borers, I cut the stem and feed the borer to the chickens. I also let the chickens into the garden between crops to hopefully scratch up any grubs. This year I’m going to try row covers and hand pollination. Any other ideas? Thanks.
There are several herbicides under the name Grazon, and in some cases those products can persist in manure or hay as well as in compost. The time these products may persist can vary from as little as 30 days to several years. It would be my recommendation to avoid using material that has previously been treated with Grazon in gardens. The herbicides that tend to result in this problem are aminopyralid, clopyralid, and picloram which are components of some formulations of Grazon, but not all. Squash vine borer is a serious pest of squash and zucchini plants, and is difficult to monitor for. Physical exclusion by netting is effective as long as you allow access to pollinators or hand pollinate. The other possible method is to apply a pyrethin or Bt insecticide to the base of the plant preventatively. Planting as early as possible is a reliable way to get good squash production before problems with vine borers can damage plants. One final note is that hubbard squash is very attractive to vine borers and other squash pests and can be used effectively as a trap crop.
@@christianstephenson7209 Thanks for the info. I guess I will start composting my summer horse manure separate from my winter manure as I don’t feed hay in summer and my pastures are not treated. One more question about the vine borer. When do they usually start laying their eggs? I just planted transplants a week or two ago. Should I cover them now?
@@redfoxfarmsms4149 Generally squash borers begin to be active in late May. I'm always cautious about dates, and would likely start protecting plants in mid-May.
Hello sir can I have you contact details where I can reach you thank you 🙏 🙏
My contact information by email is C.Stephenson@msstate.edu, or you can call the Hancock County office of MSU Extension at 228-467-5456.
@@christianstephenson7209 thank you very much sir do you have WhatsApp or viber for much easier communication? Thank you
@@marlonmorales1734 sorry, but professional communication is limited to email or phone.
Oh this was so helpful! Thanks
This is great
Yes this was great!
Love this!
Interesting Thanks
MS master gardener, here. New info to me: 1) hardening off by changing watering schedule and 2) removing suckers below first blooms. I've never heard of this at all. I've removed lower branches to avoid them touching the soil, but I'll keep an eagle eye out for the first blooms from now on. Thanks!
Thakyou
Is it possible to get the slides from this presentation?
Very Good! Thanks.
Very helpful! Thanks
Using grasses in my yard had made me very nervous! (I am not talking about Monkey or Mondo grass here!). So this information has emboldened me to try some this year! Thanks
Watching on u tube, and have really enjoyed and learned a LOT from your presentations. Thank you for all your time and efforts in this very valuable exercise for all our benefit!!
Can we plant blueberries in February?
Oops - you just answered my question.
How long does a 'bale' need to compost based on your recommendations about water, nitrogen, and other additives?
Composting should begin after 2 to 3 days and should be noticeable by warming of the bale. Composting activity should end and the bale should drop in temperature at around 14 days. You can plant once the temperature drops. It's a good idea to check the temperature of the bale daily to ensure that composting is taking place.
Would it be possible to email a pdf of this presentation for my paper records?
Files are available at drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GzhkS8RWgLDz4kC8CWdRvinWHtdeorBk for each presentation. Please let me know if you have any difficulty accessing them.
Your information was very helpful.
i enjoyed thank you
I noticed that the Q&A portion has been cut off when you post to youTube. Sometimes people ask good questions. Might you leave them on next time?
At the end of the presentation, you did not share the screen to show the USDA site or the Southeastern Flora site. May want to add to that presentation.
Happy almost-spring!
Thank you, Christian. As always, really useful information presented clearly.
My daylilies are heavily infected with leaf streak. Is it best to dig them up and start over? Should I treat the soil before I replant in that area? This is a very helpful presentation! Thank you.
You shouldn’t have to dig them up and start over, though if you only have a few day lilies that is an option. Clean up any foliage out of the area as that’s how the fungus that causes leaf streak over winters. You should also replace your mulch to prevent it from harboring the fungus. Spraying with fungicides containing thiophanate methyl would also be helpful (sold as Southern Ag Thiomyl, Clearlys 3336, and others)