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The Basics of Composting...AND What Materials NOT to Add!
Composting can help to build healthy soils, and it helps keep food waste out of landfills!! Here I cover some composting basics that I have learned over the years and detail what are some good materials to add, and what are not good materials to add.
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How I Get My Blackberry Plants Ready for Winter!! Gardening Tips for Healthy Plants!
Переглядів 10317 годин тому
Blackberries have been a really fun garden crop for me to grow (and eat!!) over the years. Don't miss out on these growing tips that I use to take care of my blackberry plants so that they are ready for the Winter season! Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe - amzn.to/3VcuYYR A Soil Owner's Manual by Jon...
Survival Gardening: Backyard Gardener's Top 5 Crops; Food to Keep You Alive!!
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Don't miss out on my top 5 crops for survival gardening! Over the years, I have done a fair amount of experimentation, and so far, at least in my current landscape/context, these are my top five garden plants to grow for food, as it stands now. Usually, in modern life, calories are often greatly feared; however, in a survival situation calories are absolutely everything! These 5 plants can prov...
This Plant Attracts and Feeds Beneficial Insects Late in the Season!! White Heath Aster!!
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Native flowering plants can be a huge benefit to the local landscape and this plant is absolutely no exception. This late bloomer attracts a vast array of beneficial insects and provides them with a valuable source of food into the season of Fall. Beneficial insects are super important for good garden and landscape health, as they help to keep pest populations in check, and can also provide pol...
I Found This on Goldenrod Flowers in Late Summer. Does This Insect Sting Humans?? The Locust Borer
Переглядів 9214 днів тому
What is this insect? Does it sting humans? Is it a garden pest? Does it have any natural predators? I cover all of this about the Locust Borer in this video! Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe - amzn.to/3VcuYYR A Soil Owner's Manual by Jon Stika - amzn.to/49fBFOu Tending the Wild by Kat Anderson - amzn...
Will It Survive? What Garden Crops Can Survive A Frost in Fall? Notes and Observations
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The first frost of Fall can spell the end for the growing season for many crops. However, some crops are more sensitive to to freezing temperatures than other crops. In this video I documents some crops that I grow, and their tolerance of frost or lack thereof. Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe - amzn...
How I Propagate This Delicious Crop!! Starting Sweet Potato Plants from Cuttings!!...Easy!!
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This tropical perennial vine can be grown successfully in some more northern climates and it tastes amazing!! In this video I share how I propagate it along with some experimental ideas of how I intend to propagate and grow this plant heading into the future. Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe - amzn.t...
This New Plant was A Lot of Fun to Grow!! AND It Looks Really Cool! Ethiopian Eggplant Bitter Tomato
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The Ethiopian Eggplant is a very interesting and unique plant to add to an edible garden. The fruit has a unique appearance and a unique bitter taste as well. The the plants themselves seem to be fairly drought resistant and can reach a pretty good size by the end of the season. This year I have spent a lot of time experimenting with different recipes in which to use the miniature eggplant-type...
Will Pepper Plants Grow From Cuttings?!?! Propagating Peppers; Lunchbox Sweet Peppers
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Will peppers grow from cuttings? That is what this video is about. Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe - amzn.to/3VcuYYR A Soil Owner's Manual by Jon Stika - amzn.to/49fBFOu Tending the Wild by Kat Anderson - amzn.to/3yDWB4b A New Farm Language by Dr. W. Joe Lewis - amzn.to/4dfvThl TOOLS I LIKE AND USE:...
My Favorite Tomato Variety to Grow and How I Grow It! And Recipe!! Amish Paste Tomato
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Tomatoes are among some of the most popular backyard garden crops. Here is my favorite tomato variety I grow, and how I work it into my gardenscape. I also share one of my favorite recipes I like to use it for. Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe - amzn.to/3VcuYYR A Soil Owner's Manual by Jon Stika - am...
A Companion Planting Strategy for More Weather Resilience: Sorghum and Ethiopian Eggplant!
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Companion planting can help to increase total food production, help to preserve a level of ecological function, and it may also help crops to be more resilient to various weather and climactic challenges! In this video I break down specific observations regarding a particular companion planting strategy I have been working with this season. Sorghum and Ethiopian Eggplant are two compelling food...
This Citrus Tree Can Grow in the Cold! Now It's Bearing Fruit!! Frost Hardy!! Trifoliate Orange
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Citrus fruits can be very populate among many people who love to eat and or cook. Unfortunately, much of our citrus is produced far away from where it will be used. This can result in various inefficiencies and weakens food security. Why not go local?! The Hardy Orange is a tree true to its name, this deciduous species is very frost hardy and can be grown in areas that experience substantial Wi...
Why are Insects on my Plants?? How to Get Insects OFF of my Plants!! Natural Pest Control!!
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Natural pest control can seem like a tricky and complex endeavor, creating a sense of discouragement for many farmers and gardeners alike. However, it does not have to be that way. It is especially helpful to understand the basics of ecological and natural pest control. In this video, I outline the basic ideas to keep in mind when venturing out to manage farm and garden pests naturally, along w...
Small White Things on Base of Fruit Trees!! Insect Pests! White Peach Scale; Mulberry Scale!!
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The White Peach Scale or Mulberry Scale, is an invasive pest that originated from areas of Asia, and it is now causing problems around the world, attacking fruit trees and other crops. Don't miss out on learning what plants and trees can be affected and what beneficial insects may help to control this prolific pest!! White Peach Scale CABI Link: www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.1079/cabic...
Should I Grow This Controversial NATIVE Plant? Pros and Cons! White Snakeroot
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We usually think of incorporating native plants into the local landscape as being an automatic good thing. Some of these native plants, however, can be quite poisonous, and a few - even deadly. White Snakeroot, or Ageratina altissima, is no exception. In this video I discuss some of the pros and cons related to this plant to determine if this is a good plant for the landscape.
Wild Relative of a Common Crop is Native to North America and ATTRACTS Beneficials!!...Wild Cucumber
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Wild Relative of a Common Crop is Native to North America and ATTRACTS Beneficials!!...Wild Cucumber
This Cucumber Relative is Super Easy to Grow!! Excellent Taste! West Indian Cucumber; Indian Gherkin
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This Cucumber Relative is Super Easy to Grow!! Excellent Taste! West Indian Cucumber; Indian Gherkin
DO NOT Confuse This BENEFICIAL INSECT with This Common PEST!! Spined Soldier Bug
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DO NOT Confuse This BENEFICIAL INSECT with This Common PEST!! Spined Soldier Bug
This Beneficial Insects DESTROYS Garden Insect Pests!! But It Is Often Unnoticed! Ambush Bug
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This Beneficial Insects DESTROYS Garden Insect Pests!! But It Is Often Unnoticed! Ambush Bug
This NATIVE Tree Can Help With NATURAL Pest Control!! Staghorn Sumac
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This NATIVE Tree Can Help With NATURAL Pest Control!! Staghorn Sumac
These 5 Weeds are Becoming IMMUNE to Pesticides!! What can We Learn??
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These 5 Weeds are Becoming IMMUNE to Pesticides!! What can We Learn??
This NATIVE Wildflower ATTRACTS Beneficial Insects! AND INCREASES Ecology Function Golden Alexanders
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This NATIVE Wildflower ATTRACTS Beneficial Insects! AND INCREASES Ecology Function Golden Alexanders
Insect Pest Forms an Interesting Relationship With Its Host Millions of Years Ago! Sumac Gall Aphid!
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Insect Pest Forms an Interesting Relationship With Its Host Millions of Years Ago! Sumac Gall Aphid!
This Weird Spiky Insect Can Be A Pest! What You Need To Know AND How to Control NATURALLY! Spiny Bug
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This Weird Spiky Insect Can Be A Pest! What You Need To Know AND How to Control NATURALLY! Spiny Bug
This Insect Predator ATTACKS Japanese Beetles!! How to Attract! Blue Winged Wasp
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This Insect Predator ATTACKS Japanese Beetles!! How to Attract! Blue Winged Wasp
This Predator is Common But Rarely Seen. Super Beneficial For Garden Pest Control!! Red Belly Snake
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This Predator is Common But Rarely Seen. Super Beneficial For Garden Pest Control!! Red Belly Snake
Should I Protect My Melon Plants From Rodents? Answer: Yes! Here is Why AND How! And How I'd Improve
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Should I Protect My Melon Plants From Rodents? Answer: Yes! Here is Why AND How! And How I'd Improve
Why Does My Cucumber Taste Bitter?! How to Prevent and Fix! Grow BETTER (not bitter) Cucumbers!
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Why Does My Cucumber Taste Bitter?! How to Prevent and Fix! Grow BETTER (not bitter) Cucumbers!
This Insect Is Gigantic!! Large Pincers.... Beneficial Insects: The Dobsonfly
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This Insect Is Gigantic!! Large Pincers.... Beneficial Insects: The Dobsonfly
Exciting New Plants!! Companion Planting Sweet Pepper with West Indian Gherkin and Devil's Claw
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Exciting New Plants!! Companion Planting Sweet Pepper with West Indian Gherkin and Devil's Claw

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  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 10 годин тому

    Thank you! Great deatailed info.

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 10 годин тому

    You explained that quite well. I have a better understanding of composting now. Thanks!

    • @patrickdougherty3896
      @patrickdougherty3896 10 годин тому

      You should invest in one of those indoor compost machines. Do not install it in the same building that you're growing mushrooms, though.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 9 годин тому

      Absolutely, it was a fun video! Duly noted XD...Don't want anyone putting up a stink! Thanks, be well!

  • @themulberries
    @themulberries 5 днів тому

    Very informative video, I'm happy to see your appreciation for this very wild citrus. I'm trying my best to select superior trifoliate orange varieties that have more juice, better taste, and less sticky resin. I have one that was originally discovered in Europe that completely lacks any resin, its called Poncirus+.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 5 днів тому

      That is really awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing this! Know that I really appreciate the work and energy you are putting into this, and I wish it continues to pay off with some exciting discoveries! That's really cool, I will have to look into Poncirus+. Locally produced citrus in Northern climates that is accessible and palatable to the masses could really be pretty cool. Thanks!

    • @themulberries
      @themulberries 4 дні тому

      @terra-blegardeningvideos I agree, and I appreciate the well wishes! You have my subscription 🙂

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 4 дні тому

      Thank you, I appreciate it! Be well!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 6 днів тому

    They could have used your knowledge at the farm I used to work on.

  • @findolinfly
    @findolinfly 6 днів тому

    Thanks for showing the latin names!!!

  • @findolinfly
    @findolinfly 6 днів тому

    Perennial bean Phaseolus polystachios

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 6 днів тому

      Yes, indeed! This is a perennial bean that occupies the same genus as the annual common beans.

    • @findolinfly
      @findolinfly 5 днів тому

      @@terra-blegardeningvideos I found one more I think it's English. The only thing I know for sure is therefore the English name. With German and Latin I really don't know if it's correct. If I remember correctly I got the information from a UA-cam video and an Etsy shop description, so... It's : Scarlet runner beans Phaseolus coccineus? Feuerbohne? Käferbohne?

    • @findolinfly
      @findolinfly 5 днів тому

      It's from south America. The German and the English Wikipedia article differ vastly from each other and name totally different variants of it. Additionally the have dozens of trivial names in both languages for the same variants. It's a bit chaotic, but seems to be a great plant.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 5 днів тому

      Yes, cool find! The Phaseolus coccineus is the Scarlet Runner Bean. This is another 'perennial' bean species, but it is only truly perennial in warmer and tropical climates. Further out from the Equator it becomes annual. The root of P. coccineus has been eaten cooked in some cultures. In contrast, P. polystachios is perennial in higher latitudes, being that it is naturally-adapted to be cold hardy, thus for my own context this would be my species of choice (or P. vulgaris bush varieties which is a short-season annual with high production). However, if you live in a warmer climate, or have certain specific goals, P. coccineus could be an excellent choice!

    • @findolinfly
      @findolinfly 5 днів тому

      @@terra-blegardeningvideos are there more perennial beans?

  • @formidableflora5951
    @formidableflora5951 7 днів тому

    Did you grind your parsnips in fresh or dried form?

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 7 днів тому

      I ground them in dried form. In that instance, I first sliced them thinly then dried them in an oven on the lowest setting, turning it off once it got to the 130-140 F range. I kept the oven door ajar for moisture to escape. Thanks!

  • @222mmax
    @222mmax 8 днів тому

    These are very helpful information in our time. God bless you MARANATHA

  • @YouADamnWitch
    @YouADamnWitch 9 днів тому

    Stratification helps them germinate. Strophostyles also likes wet loamy sand soils. I have been tinkering with them as a nitrogen crop. If you sew them the prior fall they will come up vigorously the next spring. Low yeild given my conditions. Also helveola is perennial in zone 8 or I got a hybrid or something.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 9 днів тому

      Awesome, good stuff to know, thank you!! It's great to hear that you have been experimenting with this crop too, a pretty nifty plant. I wonder if you may have a perennial relative of helvola (ie S. leiosperma, or S. umbellata etc). Which is really cool if you do!

  • @quinnM1007
    @quinnM1007 11 днів тому

    Nice review! There are some good hybrids that exist with this fruit that are definitely worth checking out. I recommend looking into Mackenzie’s farm in Scranton SC and Madison Citrus nursery. If this is zone 6 maybe check out citrandarins like US-942.

  • @jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead
    @jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead 14 днів тому

    Did you ever try the mustard from the seeds? I've been letting my brassicas go to seed and seed saving and have been wanting to play around with that too! I had some really lovely red mustard greens that went to seed and kales etc etc

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 9 днів тому

      Yes, I have saved and sewn my own rutabaga seed, Spanish black radish seed, kale and bald head mustard seeds for at least a few years now. Although, I try to make sure any closely related brassicas don't cross. That is awesome!! Thanks!

    • @jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead
      @jen.BarnesFamilyHomestead 6 днів тому

      I didn't word that great when I typed it ... Sorry I'm not great at clarity sometimes 🫣🙄I think you mentioned thinking about making your own mustard (as in the condiment mustard) from seeds? Have you ever done that before? I want to try making a mustard sauce using my saved seeds and I'm try to find other people that have tried but I have a mix of brassicas. Might use my Red mustard and even some wasabini greens seeds to try for a spicy mustard.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos День тому

      No worries! sorry about that, I misinterpreted what you asked! Yes, so I have done two videos in the past few years about making my own mustard from scratch. The first one is with garlic mustard seeds that I did a year or two ago (it turned out really well!), and the second video is a generic homemade mustard I did around the time I started this channel. ua-cam.com/video/80maNHvcGBk/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/U6Uvuz1hz2U/v-deo.html That sounds really cool, let me know how it goes! Best of luck, hope all goes well!

  • @michelleblackburn255
    @michelleblackburn255 14 днів тому

    Thank You for such informative videos!😃

  • @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner
    @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner 15 днів тому

    So many beneficial insects! Crazy stupid about all these poisons being sprayed killing the ecological processes.

  • @nmccutcheon2243
    @nmccutcheon2243 15 днів тому

    I dug up a plant I thought was fleabane last year from a dirt road. Planted it and boy it took off this year and was glorious. It was at least 4’wide and 4’tall.do know of any medical uses?

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 12 днів тому

      That is really great to hear!! I am not super familiar with its medicinal uses, but I do seem to recall it may have been a highly revered plant for those purposes back in the day. It might be cool to dig into the research!

  • @222mmax
    @222mmax 15 днів тому

    Thank you God bless you MARANATHA

  • @geomundi8333
    @geomundi8333 18 днів тому

    I've found these a lot on wood logs during part of the season. Always wondered what they were!

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 18 днів тому

      Nice observation, glad to hear! They are a very interesting insect, I'd seen them on goldenrod flowers but never knew what they were for the longest time. Thank you!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 18 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner
    @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner 19 днів тому

    I have a lot of black locusts and planted a few black walnuts in amongst them. The walnuts are doing very well and expect the walnuts to eat the locusts too (with some help from the black locust borer!).

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 18 днів тому

      That is a pretty neat strategy, thank you for sharing! It seems the locust borer can also be used as a means to help control black locust populations provided that is what is desired. Nice idea!

  • @222mmax
    @222mmax 26 днів тому

    Sweet potatoes are very easy. I bury the branches with leaves in the soil about a foot without packing the soil and just water on top. Leaves are edible but chewy. God bless you MARANATHA

  • @lravenhill
    @lravenhill 26 днів тому

    People used to dry things high over a fire.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 26 днів тому

      nice, I will have to try that. It might also add some interesting tones to the flavor! Thanks!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 27 днів тому

    Thanks for the info!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 27 днів тому

    Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud! Haha! Great info! Great work!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 27 днів тому

    Great information! Thank you!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 27 днів тому

    I'm not big on tomatoes either but I'd like to try that one. Sounds really good.

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 27 днів тому

    You're a true farmer. I'm glad the wine cap substrate helped the soul. Great call!

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 27 днів тому

      Thanks! The wine cap soil was amazing, it absolutely blew me away...never had plant starts grow like that before!!

  • @madrabbitwoman
    @madrabbitwoman 29 днів тому

    I'm afraid I don't "highly esteem" bitterness so probably not for me. Pretty cool looking though

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 28 днів тому

      That is totally fair!! But yes, its aesthetic appeal is quite stunning. Thanks!

  • @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner
    @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner Місяць тому

    Well, since you don't like raw tomatoes this advice makes perfect sense!

  • @paulacothren3591
    @paulacothren3591 Місяць тому

    At about 10:30 I think I see creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) and Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum). These 2 plants march through my garden and completely smother if left unattended. I cannot imagine allowing these two plants to thrive in my garden, which is planted with a mix of purchased natives and a few selected non-natives (mostly Asian). I'm in Raleigh, North Carolina. Please tell me what you think.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      First of all I sincerely commend your keen observation skills. Japanese stilt grass is a challenge, and at times I do fall behind on work to minimize its presence. However, luckily some cover crop strategies and mulching techniques really help me manage this crop, in addition to hand pulling. As a result, I tend to have a lot less stilt grass in the garden beds than I do in the walkways lol. But yes, I look at the stilt grass and I think the exact same thing you said! Ground Ivy hasn't been as big of a problem for me, but that also depends on what crops I am trying to grow. Eggplants for example are deeply rooted and thus do not need to compete with ground ivy once established. Spring planted peas however do tend to suffer. For ground ivy (creeping charlie) I prioritize weeding sensitive crops during season, and repeatedly apply mulches in layers. at the end and beginning of each season I also go thru and prep beds ie stirrup hoe, cover crop, mulch etc, and that is my key to management, at least until I get to late summer lol. Unfortunately right now I am not able to be a full time gardener, so that is the way it goes. But thank you for the relevant concern!

    • @paulacothren3591
      @paulacothren3591 Місяць тому

      @@terra-blegardeningvideos Excellent strategies, thank you.

  • @projectwindowpain
    @projectwindowpain Місяць тому

    This is very cool. It inspires me to sprinkle sorghum into my feral satellite patches of bushy semi-determinate tomatoes.

  • @mattlloyd9054
    @mattlloyd9054 Місяць тому

    Lol good luck covering the curly version for a spring frost. Lol i ripped the sheet to shredds that said the curly version will kill you if you fell into it. The original species has thorns but they arent deadly hooks like the other

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Thanks! yeah some types of this tree can indeed have some pretty gnarly thorns for sure! Good to know, maybe using some sort of dome like protection around the trees that could be staked to ground at base if necessary might work I wonder. So long as the fabric over the dome doesn't actually touch the tree. So far I have not had to worry about a late Spring frost damaging this tree. But you share a good point and I will keep this in mind heading into the future, Thanks!

  • @mattlloyd9054
    @mattlloyd9054 Місяць тому

    Strange my flying dragon produced the first oranges this year as well. The other one or the straight species has yet to produce but it picked up a scale of some kind this summer. The oranges I tasted was like a lemon with a weird twist.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Yes, scales are definitely a potential pest to keep an eye out for. They are present in my area on a few species, but especially mulberry. I have not yet found any scale species on my trifoliate orange, but will keep a look out for them for sure. Scales, in general I have found so far to be pretty tricky to control ecologically, but I did recently do a video on them, it is visible here:ua-cam.com/video/SEaxPnPGwBA/v-deo.html Thanks, and be well!

    • @mattlloyd9054
      @mattlloyd9054 Місяць тому

      @@terra-blegardeningvideos omg scales are bout impossible to get rid of. I have an Elizabeth magnolia bout 30 foot tall that is eat up. I've literally systemically insectacided to the point there shouldn't be an insect for a mile or 2 but the scale is still thriving. I hope my orange trees scale isn't that difficult to kill

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos 25 днів тому

      scales are quite a conundrum! Thanks!

  • @zeinab9222
    @zeinab9222 Місяць тому

    i love white snakeroot!!!! it makes my garden look like a blanket of frost in the fall <3

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Yes! Its aesthetic appeal is very beautiful, and can really brighten a landscape! Thanks!

  • @MarSchlosser
    @MarSchlosser Місяць тому

    I have seen them in SE Pennsylvania, but there are counties where it's banned. I think New Jersey banned and some areas down south. Here in Arizona, it's great for grafting on because it resists brackish water, heat, and drought.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Yes, it can be deemed invasive in certain areas as you pointed out, it is thus optimal to use one's best judgement in this context, understanding the plant's potential aggression in certain climates. Grafting is a very intriguing option; however it is possible that some cultivars may sucker from the roots, and thus those suckers will not by true to the graft. That said, for me, its been 7 years and my hardy orange has yet to send out any suckers. Its also possible that breeding work could be done to produce less aggressive and or better tasting cultivars. Thanks!

  • @RobG7aChattTN
    @RobG7aChattTN Місяць тому

    Too much pine-like sticky sap in the fruit! I’ve got a Poncirus triloiata ‘English Large’ X Changsha Mandarin that’s slightly better but still coated my teeth with a sticky bitter film.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Good to know, thank you! It would be interesting to determine any differences in taste from all the currently existing P. trifoliata cultivars to determine which one might be most desirable (...or at least, the least undesirable), then taking that variety and breeding it out to create a superior tasting variety that is palatable to a wider population. I also think calling this tree a 'hardy orange' is an unfortunate misnomer leaving people with the wrong idea lol. Probably should be more like 'hardy grapefruit' or 'hardy lemon'. Thanks!

    • @RobG7aChattTN
      @RobG7aChattTN Місяць тому

      @@terra-blegardeningvideos a lot of the hybrids were designed as root stock for regular citrus. There are some that taste better than others that might be decently cold hardy but most of those I’ve killed so not quite hardy for me.

  • @sagetmaster4
    @sagetmaster4 Місяць тому

    Check out the Prague citsuma. It's a graft chimera of a trifoliate orange and mandarin. Hard to find though, you might have to learn to graft or chip bud and get scions from someone on the growingfruit forums The fruit quality of a mandarin but the cold hardiness of a trifoliate Otherwise direct hybrids always have that pine resin taste so far

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      No way, that's crazy!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I will have to look into this further, but this is pretty awesome. It opens up a whole new doorway I completely overlooked! Interesting stuff! Thank you!

  • @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner
    @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner Місяць тому

    Interesting description. Nice work.

  • @trueHerpnerd
    @trueHerpnerd Місяць тому

    It’s crazy how no major effort is being put into breeding more adaptable citrus. I can’t think of a group of fruit more culturally important that also has unlimited potential breeding potential.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Yes, I share that sentiment as well. There seems to be a lot of room to venture forth on this effort. Thanks!

    • @RobG7aChattTN
      @RobG7aChattTN Місяць тому

      Actually there are hobbyists working on it but Poncirus hybrids tend to lose hardiness the less bitter sticky pine flavor they have. There are a few halfway decent ones that can grow as far north as Atlanta. There’s also a weird Russian-made chimera that combines Poncirus and Satsuma where the fruit is allegedly just like Satsuma but very cold hardy.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Very good stuff to know, thank you for the info!! I will have to look more into this for sure. It's nice to hear some people have started efforts of breeding more 'desirable' varieties, but there's probably a lot more untapped potential there waiting to be discovered or more widely accessible. Again, thanks for sharing! I am learning a lot from these comments!

    • @trueHerpnerd
      @trueHerpnerd Місяць тому

      @@RobG7aChattTN I love what the hobbyists are doing but, they can only do so much especially with the citrus regulations. I think it really depends on the other parent, you can get some impressive cold tolerance with greatly improved fruits, but citrus breeding is slow and I haven’t seen to many complex hybrids so I think they haven’t reached close to their potential yet.

    • @doggiefamily908
      @doggiefamily908 Місяць тому

      I know quite a few people working on breeding cold hardy citrus. There are some good mandarines, and hybrids, cold hardy to teens Farenheit. Stan McKenzie from SC is one of them.

  • @siryogiwan
    @siryogiwan Місяць тому

    something worth identifying as well, is if they are dead or alive, things like aphids leave a white/grey shell after being killed for example

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      These are awesome suggestions! The comments make the video more complete! Also any shells/exoskeletons left from molting, and signs that would tell that apart from predation etc.

  • @Gary1964muslim
    @Gary1964muslim Місяць тому

    Some may be resting, some may be hiding, some may be using the plant as a courtship platform, some may be feeding on it. Some may be waiting in ambush. Some may be searching for a place to molt. Some may be feeding on the plant. Some may be testing the plant as a host for oviposition. Some may be thermal regulating. Some may be sleeping. Well there are so many reasons why insects are on your plants!!!!

  • @JoRoBoYo
    @JoRoBoYo Місяць тому

    Noice

  • @sajinisamarakkody9032
    @sajinisamarakkody9032 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for your valuable information 💚

  • @egACRE
    @egACRE Місяць тому

    why did you tear off some of the leaves??

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      I did that to reduce transplant shock, and since we were heading deeper into Fall, the plants would not be relying as heavily on photosynthesis.

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 Місяць тому

    I didn't know there are different kinds. Thanks!

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Yeah its pretty amazing, I learned there are thousands of aphid species, and some of them are host or host family specific. Thanks!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 Місяць тому

    Great info. Thank you!

  • @patrickdougherty3896
    @patrickdougherty3896 Місяць тому

    Learn something new every day!

  • @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner
    @RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner Місяць тому

    Do little birds eat them?

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Excellent question! I do not know. Some bird species may eat them to some extent, but probably not enough to warrant them as a sole viable control option. I wonder if their scale-feeding may increase if superior (i.e., higher net calories) food sources are sparse or diminished. Thanks!

  • @AustinThomasPhD
    @AustinThomasPhD Місяць тому

    This is the first time I have heard of it being controversial. Just don't eat it. There are many poisonous plants or plants with certain parts that are poisonous, even deadly. Keep your pets from eating plants. Classic garden plants like Foxglove and Lily of the Valley are filled with fatal cardiac toxins but are widely planted in gardens.

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      Just not eating it is a sound standard... at least for many of us humans. Unfortunately some of our livestock may miss that memo and consume the plant anyway if it is in the vicinity and they are desperate or simply unaware. It is, in fact, their nature to consume plants, and they are biologically designed to do so,... just not certain plants. Unfortunately for backyard dairy operations this can have especially deleterious, even potentially fatal, consequences. There are indeed a variety of plants out there that can have poisonous qualities, some mildly so, others more severe. This particular plant possesses its own unique set of poisonous attributes. In extreme cases, people have even died from drinking enough milk contaminated with the plant's metabolites, thus some people may choose to eradicate it from their property if they feel it is not worth the risk, especially if they have livestock. Others may choose otherwise or simply not know. It is a plant that may not be widely known, but among many of those who do know it, there can be bias in terms of personal negative experience with it or a fear of its dangerous potential vs. its aesthetic appeal and other ecological benefits. All that said, consider it understood that White Snakeroot is not hotly contested on front page news. I appreciate the comment, thanks!

  • @duzzl3
    @duzzl3 Місяць тому

    I'm so glad this popped up in my recommendations! What a great, laid-back way of conveying information. I loveeee snakeroot, it's one of the few natives that can withstand extreme urban environs like NYC. :^) Earned yaself a sub!

  • @more__plz
    @more__plz Місяць тому

    I agree, it’s a great native plant. Blooming all over Ohio right now 🤍

    • @terra-blegardeningvideos
      @terra-blegardeningvideos Місяць тому

      For sure! The bees and other insects must be very happy up in Ohio right now! Thanks!

  • @meepcity48
    @meepcity48 Місяць тому

    Snakeroot they could never make me hate you