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How to Save Your Plants from Frost Damage - 7 Easy Frost Protection Hacks
What is the best frost protection for plants in fall, winter and spring? We tested 7 different ways to protect plants and here are the RESULTS, based on data collected from thermometers placed in each of these 7 frost protectors. Many of these methods are DIY frost protection.
MY BLOG, read about tulips: thegardentinkers.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-planting-and-growing-tulips-a-complete-guide/
Links to Products I used (At no extra cost to you, I get small earnings for qualifying purchases made through links under this section):
Row cover - amzn.to/42SkS0W
Greenhouse plastic: amzn.to/4fMdmdv
Backyard weather station: amzn.to/40TaDL1
Videos you may find useful:
DIY cold frame: ua-cam.com/video/YrEvlNjGlmw/v-deo.html
Budget friendly soil mix: ua-cam.com/video/FxgWRIU25pE/v-deo.html
How to plant blueberries video: ua-cam.com/video/o2z8aw6qVd4/v-deo.html
Soaker hose video: ua-cam.com/video/BxpofOzmTRw/v-deo.html
We also answer when to protect plants and seedlings from frost and which plants need frost protection. You will see few different ways of making hoop houses, small greenhouses, diy plastic cloche and similar options.
#frost #garden
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How to plant, grow and care for tulips in containers and ground
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Fall is the time to plant tulips. I am growing tulips for years & sharing a step-by-step guide to plant and grow tulips in containers as well as ground. I will also share the secret to make tulips rebloom after 1st year of blooming. You can read this guide to grow tulips on my blog as well: thegardentinkers.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-planting-and-growing-tulips-a-complete-guide/ Links to Pr...
Top Tips for Growing Blueberries from an EXPERIENCED gardener: Grow Delicious Berries at Home!
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An EXPERIENCED gardener answers HOW TO GROW BLUEBERRIES! Hi there! I am growing blueberries for few years, and here is the sum of all best tips you need to know to grow blueberries in your own garden. I am sharing 20 tips that will bring you success and help you get the most out of your blueberry bushes. On the BLOG, LIST OF BEST BLUEBERRY VARIETIES FOR YOUR REGION: thegardentinkers.com/how-to-...
5 ways to keep squirrels out of your vegetable garden
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5 ways to keep squirrels out of your vegetable garden
3 reasons why no fruit on cucumber & squash, fix for it & how to keep cucumber from getting bitter
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3 reasons why no fruit on cucumber & squash, fix for it & how to keep cucumber from getting bitter
Guaranteed FAST carrot seed germination at home, in hot summer for a Fall harvest
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Guaranteed FAST carrot seed germination at home, in hot summer for a Fall harvest
Doing this RIGHT NOW will double your TOMATO harvest and other vegetables yield
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Doing this RIGHT NOW will double your TOMATO harvest and other vegetables yield
Double your harvest, fix your soil with these 15 crops to sow in July August
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Double your harvest, fix your soil with these 15 crops to sow in July August
How often to water plants and how much to water
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How often to water plants and how much to water
Anyone can do this - 11 EASY, Fast-growing berries to grow in home garden for self-sufficiency
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Anyone can do this - 11 EASY, Fast-growing berries to grow in home garden for self-sufficiency
7 FREE gardening HACKS for HOT summer, seedlings care and fast seed germination
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7 FREE gardening HACKS for HOT summer, seedlings care and fast seed germination
How to grow more tomatoes at home by pruning them the right way
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How to grow more tomatoes at home by pruning them the right way
20 TRELLIS designs with examples for VERTICAL gardening, easy & budget friendly
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20 TRELLIS designs with examples for VERTICAL gardening, easy & budget friendly
How to make liquid fertilizer for plants at home with natural ingredients
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How to make liquid fertilizer for plants at home with natural ingredients
Herb garden ideas | Easy HERBS to grow from seeds for beginners | PERENNIAL herbs for home garden
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Herb garden ideas | Easy HERBS to grow from seeds for beginners | PERENNIAL herbs for home garden
Cheap containers for vegetable gardening | 10 places to get planting pots from | Container gardening
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Cheap containers for vegetable gardening | 10 places to get planting pots from | Container gardening
Best, EASY flower plants to grow at home - for flowers all year around
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Best, EASY flower plants to grow at home - for flowers all year around
Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024 time lapse of day light
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Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024 time lapse of day light
Easy vegetables to grow at home in Summer - Beginner friendly
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Easy vegetables to grow at home in Summer - Beginner friendly
Easy plants to grow in containers in Spring
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Easy plants to grow in containers in Spring
How to grow grape vine plants at home
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How to grow grape vine plants at home
How to grow Strawberries at home - Step by step guide
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How to grow Strawberries at home - Step by step guide
How to grow tomatoes at home (step by step tutorial, from seeds to harvest)
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How to grow tomatoes at home (step by step tutorial, from seeds to harvest)
17 Easy vegetable plants to grow at home for Spring, Summer & Fall - Beginner friendly list
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17 Easy vegetable plants to grow at home for Spring, Summer & Fall - Beginner friendly list
How to prepare garden soil for planting - Cost effective tips
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How to prepare garden soil for planting - Cost effective tips
5 plants to grow in CONTAINERS in Spring - Beginner friendly
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5 plants to grow in CONTAINERS in Spring - Beginner friendly
How to make a seed starting mix - A recipe to prevent seedling problems
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How to make a seed starting mix - A recipe to prevent seedling problems
Easy 3 STEPS - How to plan annual vegetable garden.
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Easy 3 STEPS - How to plan annual vegetable garden.
How to grow seeds faster - Easy & simple
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How to grow seeds faster - Easy & simple
10 seeds to sow in July for a huge Fall harvest in garden
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10 seeds to sow in July for a huge Fall harvest in garden

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  • @FM-ij7iu
    @FM-ij7iu 8 днів тому

    Thank you! I’ve been trying to keep my plants alive with the reemay cloth and then topped with some newspaper that’s covered with a cotton sheet. The cotton sheet is not ideal but it’s working for now since I don’t have $$ to buy more reemay fabric. I need to elevate the fabric so it’s not touching my veggies. Thank you for this reminder!

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 8 днів тому

      Thank you for sharing your experience here FM-ij7iu. I am all up for DIY solutions because we find such innovative ways to solve a problem while doing so. Newspapers, brown papers etc provides good insulation as well.

  • @C3Voyage
    @C3Voyage 8 днів тому

    Frost can easily come at 36°F, sometimes 37°F. Yep, above freezing temps. Knowing this is very important. I've lost a few summer crops due to an unexpected frost where I thought I was safe. I've found that if the weather channel predicts 40°F or lower, you have to consider they may be off by a few degrees in many micro-climates. You can't assume or you'll lose. I like the trial you did, but could you try one taking temperature readings before the morning sun starts warming everything. Most damage will occur just before the sun rises when it's coldest. I've gone out at 3am and turned on sprinklers for a few minutes, then again at 4am, then at 5am, etc until the sun rises. Watering helps against freezing. Best.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 8 днів тому

      Hello C3Voyage! You have shared such valuable information. While I can not edit this video at this point, I will pin this comment so that other viewers can benefit from it. I will also try my best to include your suggestions for the frost experiments when I make a future video on this topic. Thank you, kind sir!

  • @dollyperry3020
    @dollyperry3020 9 днів тому

    Very good video. I do wonder though how this would work in my colder zone. For example if I have morning temps of 32 with row cover or plastic cover....would I still want to water it the evening before?

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 9 днів тому

      Hi Dolly Perry! I am glad you found this video useful. In my experience, row covers and greenhouse plastic covers handle frost well, irrespective of watering. I personally do not water when I am using either of these two for frost, which is at 32 degree F. But if the temperatures fall beyond 30s and you still want to protect your plants, go with greenhouse plastic because row cover won't protect beyond that. And if you have the plastic on for long, no snow will get in, so plants will need some water from time to time to survive. I usually pick handful of snow and put it around my plants (making sure it doesn't touch the plants) and the heat in greenhouse melts it. Clearly it is not a fun activity to do in winter though. If I can get my cold hardy plants to survive till December, it is good enough for me. I leave them alone in deep winter.

  • @Aidy-i6j
    @Aidy-i6j 16 днів тому

    Exactly the information I needed. I need to store plants for a month. Will Strawberry runners be ok like this too, if I prepare them well?

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 16 днів тому

      Hi there. I am glad you found this video useful. Young strawberry runners are tricky to keep alive, but if they are a established runners ( which have good root system), then they may survive.

    • @Aidy-i6j
      @Aidy-i6j 11 днів тому

      ​@@TheGardenTinkersI will try, thank you so much.

  • @Javaman92
    @Javaman92 Місяць тому

    You did a good job explaining things and sharing your experiences. Thank you.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers Місяць тому

      Thank you, @Javaman92 . I am happy you found it informational and useful!

  • @kathyw1710
    @kathyw1710 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your video. I’ve been looking for this and I will be doing this as well. I have seen hundreds of videos and you are the best.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 2 місяці тому

      Hi Kathy. Thank you! I am glad you found this video useful and informative.

  • @joyfilledbiscuit
    @joyfilledbiscuit 2 місяці тому

    Very nice!

  • @DebbieD7777
    @DebbieD7777 2 місяці тому

    Do i use 8oz of rice water and then add regular water to cover the plant with water?

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 2 місяці тому

      Yes, it would work just fine doing it this way. You can also use a watering can and mix the two in it to water the plants.

  • @MnaleNgatu
    @MnaleNgatu 3 місяці тому

    It is good

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. I am glad you found it informational.

  • @MnaleNgatu
    @MnaleNgatu 3 місяці тому

    Please send formulation

  • @kantipandey6713
    @kantipandey6713 3 місяці тому

    Super

  • @rebeccalpjohnson
    @rebeccalpjohnson 3 місяці тому

    add okra!

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 3 місяці тому

      Thank you, Rebecca for the perfectsuggestion. I actually have it growing in my Frontyard right now, and almost every year. It is perfect for front yard.

  • @kellykovak5841
    @kellykovak5841 3 місяці тому

    Thank you from Sydney Australia

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 3 місяці тому

      Hi Kelly! You are most welcome, and hi from USA 🙂

  • @feuby8480
    @feuby8480 3 місяці тому

    I think this could apply to any seed. This could probably solve some watering seeds issues, I like it.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 3 місяці тому

      Thank you Feuby! Yes, I do believe this method can be used for more than carrot seeds!

  • @tarynnaomi2180
    @tarynnaomi2180 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant! Thank you so much. 🙏

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 3 місяці тому

      Hi Taryn. Thank you so much. I am glad you found this video useful.

  • @hannahpreece3651
    @hannahpreece3651 4 місяці тому

    Very useful and clearly explained. Thanks

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you Hannah! Glad you found it useful!

  • @HoneyCocaine66
    @HoneyCocaine66 4 місяці тому

    A natural trellis ❤

  • @avinashpandey9784
    @avinashpandey9784 4 місяці тому

    Nice and worth video for garden lovers. Keep posting informative videos.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I am glad you found this video useful 🙏

  • @hadleymanmusic
    @hadleymanmusic 4 місяці тому

    I use natural. Big garbage can like the truck picks up and dumps? I fill it with grass clippings, it had water in it at wonter time and cracked just above 5 gallon bucket height. So i put grass in it and add water. Then i use old plastic gallon milk jugs and fill them from the bucket. I made almost 20 gallons tilll july poured the last couple gallons back through it to rebrew. Then I stopped it and its cleaned up now( it was smelly) , I had it full and it was hard to tip up to roll it to m9ve it. Im 0uttin clippin 8n pre beds and turnin it in . Then ill mix the tea strong with water and pour into these beds ahaed of time. I seeded up( bout 200) saturday for sundays full moon to germinate. Bout two weeks i can transplant into those beds. Dont put dairy in it.since i started my sunflowers ive got, bees, wasps, spidermites, and whole bumch 9f baby toads Ive not seen since * was about 3 years old. I just turned 60 at christmas. Wow Hadleys a old man? Still the same 13 year old ,16 year old and years 9f skill experience. This the first time i tried flowers and my w9rst bed was the most sucessfull all 5he better beds at the start got took by the april storms 2024 and i started out plantin TOO DEEP OVER 300 NEVER SPROUTED so i started germinatin and had better sucess. And pre made befs work better than turnin the dirt and sowin in the back pasture

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      What a wonderful idea Hadley! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe of an all natural fertilizer. I hope others will read it too and try their hands at it. I do have docks growing in my yard, and this may be good use of them in my garden. I am glad to hear you experiment with flowers went well! I try to have flowers around my garden as well, and it has definitely helped with pollinators. This year I have a lot of ladybugs, and the wasps took care of all the cabbage worms. It's amazing to see these little creatures doing so much work. Age is no limit when it comes to gardening and you are proving it well. Glad you feel good inside, like your younger self! I truly appreciate that you shared your story here!

  • @milo-qh7cv
    @milo-qh7cv 4 місяці тому

    first

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you Milo! Truly appreciate your support and hope you found this video informative.

  • @danascully7358
    @danascully7358 4 місяці тому

    Thank You! I had actually thought about putting water bottles in the ground with tiny holes. This was great to know. Can anyone answer how often you need to fill the olla?

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Hi Dana. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I am glad you found this video helpful. I have answered in reply to other comments on this video, how often we need to fill bottle to use with olla. I will try to tag you on some of the replies so that you can find it easily.

  • @JCC_1975
    @JCC_1975 4 місяці тому

    I love the look of edible landscapes💜 absolutely beautiful garden Sir💜 happy growing 💜

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you JC! Very kind of you! Glad you found it lovely and useful 🙂

    • @JCC_1975
      @JCC_1975 4 місяці тому

      @@TheGardenTinkers Yes Sir 💜 This is what I'm trying to get my front yard to look like. With fruit trees and bushes and a mix of "traditional" garden veggies mixed in where it just looks beautiful and most people will just think it's landscape. Such an inspiration!!

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      @JCC_1975 your enthusiasm is great and it shows even through your comment. I am sure you will achieve your goals! Good luck!

  • @avinashpandey9784
    @avinashpandey9784 4 місяці тому

    A meaningful video giving improvement techniques for soil health. Good job expecting few more of this type

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much Avinash Pandey! 🙏 I am glad you found this video useful. Your comment always encourages me to do better.

  • @jpdutoit3383
    @jpdutoit3383 4 місяці тому

    Asparagus

  • @jedheart8059
    @jedheart8059 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. U have been wirking on my California clay soil for over a decade. I did not know i coulr or should succession grow these vegetables.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Hi Jed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here, and I am glad you found this video informative. Hats off to your efforts for dealing with clay soil for such long time. It is similar for me, clay soil everywhere. I repeat the practices in this video every year, along with several other ways to add organic matter to my garden, and finally I am starting to see a difference. I think the trick is to not give up and keep at it.

  • @avinashpandey9784
    @avinashpandey9784 4 місяці тому

    Its really nice to learn when to water the plants.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you 🙏 I am glad you found this video useful and informative.

  • @ThatOneguy-br3uf
    @ThatOneguy-br3uf 4 місяці тому

    Video was better than I thought it was going to be. Some good info here well done.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you, That one guy! Positive words are always big encouragement. I am glad you found this video useful and informational.

  • @compticny3138
    @compticny3138 4 місяці тому

    Great tip with the skewer to see if the plant needs water. I also place trays under the pot, allowing the soil to pull up moisture. Growing up we (as in I) would fill milk jugs with screw-on caps, and use a small brad to puncture a few holes in the bottom before placing the jugs around the tomato plants. As the day warmed up the water would be forced from the jug into the soil.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      This is awesome to know, and makes perfect sense, as the water warms up, it's density will reduce, which will force it out. Wonderful! I have to try this! In fact I am going to do it today. Thank you so much!

  • @tinamohan803
    @tinamohan803 4 місяці тому

    I learn something new every day, thank you kind sir.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you Tina! I am glad you found this video informational and useful!

  • @lydiakhai9977
    @lydiakhai9977 4 місяці тому

    That is how I was able to plant an asparagus patch

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Yes!!! That is great to know. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Gundumb_guy
    @Gundumb_guy 4 місяці тому

    Pretty cool

  • @kantipandey6713
    @kantipandey6713 4 місяці тому

    Very useful tips thank you

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much. I am glad you found this video informative 🙏

  • @kanouraldeen
    @kanouraldeen 4 місяці тому

    love the gardening tips; keep it up!

  • @lzshow
    @lzshow 5 місяців тому

    Does it matter if I put them on the side of the plant instead of the middle

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      There is no rule about where to put it. You can definitely put it next to the plant. I put them in the center because that way the water is evenly distributed in all directions, in case I decide to grow more than one plant in same container.

  • @lzshow
    @lzshow 5 місяців тому

    When I put the waterbottle the next day it's all gone...what I'm doing wrong

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      I don't think you are doing anything wrong. There are three possibilities, 1st your olla is brand new, terracota soaks a lot of water when it is brand new, it will stop doing this after some time. You can also take the olla spike out and soak it in water overnight and then put it back in your container. 2nd possibility, it is really very hot where you live. When it is too hot, water also evaporates from the soil faster. You can slow this evaporation down by mulching your container. 3rd possibility, your olla probably broke, there could be a crack in it and the water is leaking out fast. You can take the olla out and inspect it, fill it with water and see if it is leaking fast from any side. If it is, and you recently bought it, you can return it and ask for a replacement or refund. I hope these suggestions help.

  • @rocknrollmine
    @rocknrollmine 5 місяців тому

    Thanks ! Awesome Video!

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Thank you Rock and roll for leaving a review.

  • @rocknrollmine
    @rocknrollmine 5 місяців тому

    Great Video! Thank you

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Thank you Rock and roll for sharing your thoughts!

  • @tropangmarkyofficial6207
    @tropangmarkyofficial6207 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. I will do this when i deliver my bare roots plants in our province

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Sounds good. Thank you for checking this video and sharing your thoughts about it. If it helps any, the trees shown in this video are doing great and thriving next to my garage wall, and the strawberries have made a nice patch now.

  • @kantipandey6713
    @kantipandey6713 5 місяців тому

    Wow nice and super aideya I like berry

  • @avinashpandey9784
    @avinashpandey9784 5 місяців тому

    A nice and meaningful video. I saw so many varieties of berries which I never knew the types of berries. I want to know how did you control the pest attack on the plants. I hope you are not using pesticides. Plz let me know. In totality a nice video quite meaningful for garden lovers. Thanks.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Hi there! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one. I do not use pesticides. The major pest (if I may call them pest at all) that I have are bunnies, squirrels, birds and rolly pollies. Bunnies did a lot of damage to my blueberry plants this year. I have put a bird cage around the blueberry plants such that it would stop the bunnies but won't bother birds. It has helped with the bunny attack. I try not to deal with birds and let them steal berries. I know eventually all these berry plants will grow big enough to make fruit for birds and us, and we can share it. This year there is a hawk in our neighborhood and seems like it has helped control the squirrel population. But usually I would cover a plant with row covers if I want to protect it from squirrels. I lost a lot of strawberries to rolly pollies this year, but only because I was traveling and was in and out of my town a lot during that period. Next year I will pop the berries on top of straw or a mesh to control this damage. Rolly pollies are important part of ecosystem too because they help a lot with decomposing dead plant materials. So I don't use any thing harsh against any of these pests.

  • @emptynestgardens9057
    @emptynestgardens9057 5 місяців тому

    Thank you! Best clear explanations with excellent visuals! I have a 3yr old plant that I'm trying to grow up an old aluminum back deck gazebo frame. I finally realize how to properly do this. 🍇😊

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here. I am glad you found useful information in this video, and my best wishes for a beautiful gazebo covered with fruitful grapevines.

  • @PuthyvanGarden
    @PuthyvanGarden 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing 🙏

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Most welcome! Thank you for checking out this video.

  • @djamburere
    @djamburere 5 місяців тому

    Thanks from Portugal ❤

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Olá! Most welcome! Thank you for checking out this video and leaving a comment!

  • @teacherlena6194
    @teacherlena6194 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Welcome Lena! Thank you for checking out this video!

  • @gtlfb
    @gtlfb 5 місяців тому

    I installed these same spikes in my raised tomato bed over ten days ago. It’s been warm, sunny, and DRY, since, and I’ve never had such vigorous plants, really remarkable. I use wine bottles, and top them off every 5 or 6 days. Very important, you should soak them for several hours before using. Yes, they are fragile. I ordered the set of 20 through Amazon, 2 arrived broken, but I was given a very fair partial refund. Another broke in use, but not so bad it couldn’t be fixed with good ol’ duct tape. I do recommend these, keeping in mind you may only get two or three seasons out them.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for sharing this valuable review. I hope it will help other people looking for more information on olla spike! I am glad your garden is doing great!

    • @brudo5056
      @brudo5056 4 місяці тому

      Hello, You can try to glue the broken ones by filling up the fracture with some fine baking soda (bicarbonate) and then applying superglue ('fast' acrylic glue) on this filled crack... it works for me also with cracked terracotta (clay pot)... By the way, I think using (unglased) terracotta pots as an alternative Olla works fine and much cheaper. OK, succes with the system

    • @gtlfb
      @gtlfb 4 місяці тому

      @@brudo5056 I’ve found an even better solution for larger beds - unglazed Terra cotta wine coolers. They were very popular a few years ago, now I see them fairly regularly at thrift stores and estate sales. Much sturdier, hold far more water, and no hole in the bottom to fill in. Just cap with whatever you have handy.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      @brudo5056 thank you! Good advice. Next time, I will try it out if I can.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 4 місяці тому

      @danasully7385 please see what others are sharing about their experience with using these.

  • @jameshecht3471
    @jameshecht3471 5 місяців тому

    LAZY STUPID AND DUMB WAY 👌🤞

  • @michelledelkel
    @michelledelkel 5 місяців тому

    You did a good job explaining and editing this video. Thank you for the information. I'm struggling with stunted vines in the first year. I planted this spring but very minimal growth months later. Still dont know what I'm doing wrong.

    • @TheGardenTinkers
      @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

      Hi Michelle. Thank you for your wonderful comment. If you suggest to wait a bit more. Some times plants need a bit to settle in. I saw maximum growth in my grape vine later on then in the first couple months. It would probably grow by August. Other perennials in my garden took even longer, for first two years they were just sticks, in third years they started growing.

  • @TheGardenTinkers
    @TheGardenTinkers 5 місяців тому

    Full vidoe: ua-cam.com/video/79S9G6NQGxk/v-deo.html

  • @laurakirkland4290
    @laurakirkland4290 5 місяців тому

    THANK YOU for sharing the olla method! We will try it this summer

  • @SapeMolumi
    @SapeMolumi 5 місяців тому

    No