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I'm sure you'll love gardening in Texas! There is a learning curve, especially when dealing with the summer heat. But in this podcast I will make sure to cover all basis! Thanks for joining!😊

I’m glad you found it helpful!

I totally understand! Stay warm my friend, and keep those pipes safe. I had a few burst on me before and that is NO fun at all!

Thank you, I appreciate you saying that! 😊 I used to teach High School Automotive Technology.

Stacey! Hello my friend. How have you and your garden been?

Your system sounds great! I would like to build a bigger system as well, as soon as I find some time it’s going to be too on my todo list.

Thanks, I will have to research pineapples for aquaponics!

Yes! Exactly, and as we know, happy wife = happy life!

@urbangardeningwithgray That's what I used to think. Now I know it's bigger than that. It's "Happy spouse, happy house" ..because both parties should be happy.

Thank you, he is my little mini me. He loves learning and loves plants! We will keep on growing and keep on filming. 😊

Wow, 4 degrees. We did experience that one year back during our snowpacolpse of 2021. I will keep researching. If I find anything that can tolerate a bit more cold I will keep you posted.

@@urbangardeningwithgray Thank you very much and yep! That was the coldest I remember it ever being, but high single and low double digits in quite normal for a week or two every winter.

Thank you I agree. I have been hearing more and more about them lately.

I think I will do just that, airlayer. Thank you for the recommendation. You have quite the collection. They will now all be added to my wishlist! Thank you!🙏🏾

Glad to help. Let me know if you have any additional questions or need any help

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Thank you!🙏🏾

Thanks, I did it a couple years back, and worked fine. Just small potatoes is all. Let me know how the hay bail works for you.

@urbangardeningwithgray Not sure what I'll do this year. Last year was a bust with all the rain. So completely heartbreaking to spend all that energy and effort for nada. Can't imagine how our ancestors felt because they didn't have HEB to save them.

@@skigglystars9525😂 True! They didn’t have HEB. I do love that store through. Didn’t you grow purple hull peas last season?

@urbangardeningwithgray OMG Gray.. they are STILL putting out. I've already tilled up the front garden and I'm ready to rework the raised bed but it has been so productive, I can't make myself do it. I counted 40 bags in the freezer. When I thought they were done and the zipper creme peas started putting out, I mixed them..oh it's a great flavor. Imagine some cornbread and a mixture of PHP and ZCP steaming hot. Don't know what the rich folk are eating but this poor country boy is eating like a king.

Thank you!🙏🏾

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It’s amazing to see nature in action.

Thank you!🙏🏾

You are right, a little ice and snow and every thing shuts down 😂. But oh yes, it gets to freezing levels often here. Plus in my micro climate I am about 5 degrees colder then most of the Dallas area as I have a creek that runs though my property and a dense tree canopy.

Texas Tree Farm rocks!

Living Earth. I have been using them for years. They make their compost and soil locally so it the best to use in my microclimate. They are located in Texas and Tennessee.

It potentially could help, orange peels have an acidity of 3.5-4.5. Blueberries require a well draining soil that is 4.0-5.5. Thus if you were to add a 1/2 cup of orange peel powder per square foot of soil, it should help you lower the pH. But it will depend on the alkalinity of your soil to start with. So I would test before and after to ensure it is where you need it to be. Also, you may have to reapply over time. An alternative is using an acidic soil like an azalea soil which is already at a pH of 4.0 to begin with. That is what I did with my 4 blueberry bushes. I planted them with an azalea blend mix with about 25% compost. Please let me know what you decide and your results.

​​@@urbangardeningwithgrayThe problem is most acidic fertilizers are unavailable here. No nursery around here has peat moss or pine bark chips which are most commonly used for blueberry potting mix. These plants are imported and I was foolish enough to have not ordered the potting mix along with it. PH meters too are quite expensive here. I did a basic Baking soda test and that does conform my soil is acidic but definitely not within the PH range of Blueberries. Anyways, Now the 2 plants I have are neither growing nor dying. I'm trying Apple cider vinegar and homemade citrus peel powder every 4-5 days in the hopes that it'll somehow survive. I'll sure let you know if This works...

You are right about that! Yes Snowmageddan was crazy, I lost power for about a week and a half. But luckily I had two back up propane tanks and a bunch of firewood.

Thanks for asking. I actually got them from a friend. I want to say he ordered them on Amazon. Interestingly enough, I don’t think his plant actually survived past germination. I grew a total of 5, kept two. Gave away the other three to friends.

Thanks! Yes, I have two trees growing in pots that I started from seed February of this year. Once I get enough growth on the trees I do want to make my own Moringa powder as well.

Glad you liked it! I appreciate your support and feedback!

You are absolutely right. I remember that freeze it was brutal! I lost power for a week and a half. Pipes burst, it was chaotic.

You are more than welcome! Thanks for watching!🙏🏾

Sorry, I had placed the tips in the description. Handpicking is the most cost effective method. But can be time consuming. I prefer companion planting aromatic plants near my citrus, rosemary and basil are the the two that I use primarily. The scents will repel a plethora of pests. Additionally, if you would like a more direct approach there is always the option of using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray, it is available at most garden centers and online. Just be sure to follow instructions on the bottle. If you need more specific guidance let me know.

Nope, he runs right past my solar lights 😂

It’s so funny how unbothered they are by our presence. 😊

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Tell him to leave me alone! 😊

Most definitely!👍🏾

You should definitely either fall on it way. During fall and winter I grow a lot of things indoors. I just harvested some freckles lettuce last week.

Thanks for your comment. My hand was shaking from slowly pulling the roots from the hydroponic chamber. I was making sure not to damage too many of the roots. I use the hydroponics as a plant starter. Especially when growing cool weather crops in my north Texas environment. It’s a great way to start them in a climate controlled environment before introducing them outdoors.

Thank you very much!💚

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support.🙏🏾

Thank you! I know there are a variety of ways to brew compost tea. What is your preferred or “go-to” method?

@@urbangardeningwithgray I don't understand the science of it completely so maybe you can help with somet tips. I personally don't do anything special, I compost my weeds in buckets with water and aerate. Takes longer but I have good results. I make other compost too and am constantly improvising ways to incorporate organic materials.

Thanks I appreciate the advice. I will give it a try. I have been trying to find the right microphone and distance combination for a while now. I will try clipping to my hat.