How to Grow a CONTAINER Garden, CHEAP and EASY Patio Gardening

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  • A Step by step guide on how to start a container garden and get huge harvests using homemade soil.
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  • @toodlesmossberg5770
    @toodlesmossberg5770 3 роки тому +414

    A tip from another Gardner: use straw mulch. When I made my buckets, I put in first rocks so the drainage holes would never get clogged, then straw because it absorbs water like the clay pots that the plants can then use again-and as the season continues it breaks down and fertilizes the plants. Fill your bucket with soil and plant your plant, then put a good layer of the straw on top too. The light color of straw reflects the sun away from the soil and up to the actual plants giving them a boost while not letting the soil dry up as quickly. We did this in our big containers and they went from nearly having to be watered every day to around once a week.

    • @meghasharma127
      @meghasharma127 2 роки тому +14

      Thank you so much for your tips….

    • @lorimckellar2787
      @lorimckellar2787 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you

    • @abstract1dea
      @abstract1dea Рік тому +1

      Awesome tip
      Thanks

    • @FunkyKiwi7
      @FunkyKiwi7 Рік тому +1

      Thank You 🌺

    • @jamestboehm6450
      @jamestboehm6450 Рік тому +9

      I use 1/2 food grade 55gal drums. Holes 4" up on the sides and about 1/3 bale straw in the bottom. Then my soil mix. Grass clippings on top for mulch. I also use a good dose of my vermicompost. A few worms always find their way into the containers a big bonus for eating clippings and making a natural fertilizer.

  • @Lenora2020
    @Lenora2020 Рік тому +5

    Why did I back away from the computer screen when the dust started flying..

  • @pie1805
    @pie1805 2 роки тому +31

    I love your channel. My boyfriend died from the virus and we were starting a garden. I know he would want me to finish and your channel is helping me. I’m a beginner☺️❤️❤️🌸🌸

    • @joymay8092
      @joymay8092 Місяць тому +3

      I'm so sorry fir the loss of your companion. God rest his soul. And may God comfort you as you continue the garden. Blessings.❤

  • @kathymonica7516
    @kathymonica7516 3 роки тому +25

    I love this guy. He talks quickly and I don’t get frustrated waiting on him to get to the point! Could be my central New York gene!! Js

    • @rudyrogers3484
      @rudyrogers3484 2 місяці тому +1

      Listen, I’m from the south, and I too love that he gets straight to the point

    • @estuaryexplorers
      @estuaryexplorers 2 місяці тому +1

      Omg i know i watch everything on 1.5-2x 😂

  • @rudyrogers3484
    @rudyrogers3484 2 місяці тому +6

    I am a beginner, but I must say I am highly motivated through watching you. You are such a great teacher and motivator. I hope that you have the most amazing day!

  • @robynmize4713
    @robynmize4713 3 роки тому +35

    James: I grow only in buckets and bins on my condo concrete patio. I put the holes on the sides... 3/4 of an inch from the bottom. That leaves a bit of a water reservoir , preventing dry outs (in Southern California) and allows you to direct any over flow from rotting your wooden shelves underneath the pots. That works for me... just sharing. ;) And Thanks for doing some container gardening. Some of my buckets are on metal shelving with casters ... so i can pivot them for sun exposure now and then.

    • @HeideHoney
      @HeideHoney 2 роки тому +2

      Robyn . Mize: thanks for the tip on putting the drainage holes 3/4 in. up from the base of the buckets. Simple. fix to my garden problem. 🌱🌰🌻

    • @nicholasroos3627
      @nicholasroos3627 2 роки тому +1

      this is useful if you ever want to use them for dutch bucket hydro and other fun things too

    • @rebeccadees2300
      @rebeccadees2300 Рік тому +2

      I think I'll try this method. I did the bottom last time and the water runs out too quickly.

  • @lancoschino731
    @lancoschino731 3 роки тому +5

    I use native soil as my 1/3 instead of compost. I live in Lancaster PA and even tho the soil is compact and clay. The Summers are so humid and rainy that there's not a drainage issue. That way I can leave out amendments like dolomite lime

  • @brendabenjamin2777
    @brendabenjamin2777 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you I am 73 and always loved gardening but unable to do the heavy gardening anymore so container gardening is great for me.

  • @da1stamericus
    @da1stamericus 3 роки тому +377

    I am doing this on the 9th floor. My neighbors are surprised when I say, I grow apples, and plums... Plus vegetables. I grow 5 different kinds of fruits including strawberries.
    I grow all my herbs most of the year long (zone 8b - the Netherlands) You are doing soo good showcasing this. And I am also growing malabar spinach, but the green one. Indeed a perennial in the Caribbean.
    Let's go!

    • @tassinmonkeys
      @tassinmonkeys 3 роки тому +14

      That's impressive!!

    • @sadh6715
      @sadh6715 3 роки тому +5

      Malabar spinach means?... Am from kerala, from malappuram.. everone will call our area as MALABAR.

    • @therealrobbdee672
      @therealrobbdee672 3 роки тому +2

      How is that Spinach goin? Heard that particular variety goes bonkers once it gets goin

    • @exceptionaltalentspc4954
      @exceptionaltalentspc4954 3 роки тому +7

      I would be so worry about all the weight I'd be adding to my floor !!

    • @laceysnursery5080
      @laceysnursery5080 3 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/v2Jp9bFFfsg/v-deo.html

  • @dellaangel
    @dellaangel 3 роки тому +143

    I live right across the bridge from you... I cant keep a fern alive but am determined to try because of YOU!

    • @overthenever4262
      @overthenever4262 3 роки тому +8

      Dudes a great guy .
      Any questions , ferns are
      easy , I can help.....
      Say hi to Jim for us in maine,
      we love this guy!🌴🌹🐰🌹🌴

    • @lazinasobrian2708
      @lazinasobrian2708 3 роки тому +1

      Aààďďßàq

    • @remembrance3265
      @remembrance3265 3 роки тому

      😄

    • @catherinegrace2366
      @catherinegrace2366 3 роки тому +1

      That would be inspirational!

    • @opallynch6629
      @opallynch6629 3 роки тому +1

      I know what you mean but I’m not giving up trying to make things grow.

  • @trishfitzpatrick2066
    @trishfitzpatrick2066 2 роки тому +13

    I like your work, James. Every video is fast, focused, and full of useful information. No hokum, annoying background noise/music, or foolish personal concerns. Keep up the good work.

  • @Universal.G
    @Universal.G 2 роки тому +62

    For my buckets, I use the Hugel method. I take twigs and small branches from trees I pruned and use that at the bottom of my buckets. It gets the mycelium growing to help the plants with nutrients. Then on top of that I put garden dirt, then compost, and then potting mix which contains perlite and peat moss.

    • @laurieasmus9998
      @laurieasmus9998 Рік тому +5

      I never thought of hugelkulture for buckets. Going to try this.

    • @iahelcathartesaura3887
      @iahelcathartesaura3887 Рік тому

      Same here 👍

    • @markb8954
      @markb8954 11 місяців тому +3

      Yep, i do that as well. Adding a good mix of things on the bottom cuts down on the really good potting soil mix. Saves money.

    • @ArtistCreek
      @ArtistCreek 2 місяці тому

      I do that in my big beds bit for my buckets I found it to be a pita if I want to amend the soil at the end of the season. I dumpnit all into a big container and mix it up...the debris is a real problem...until I put a piece of landscape fabric between the soil and mulch mix. I can scoop out the soil in one bucket and the mulch in another amend and reuse the landscape pieces. Has worked well for me. I use a lot of leaves and pine needles

  • @ceceliaedic2265
    @ceceliaedic2265 3 роки тому +164

    Thank you for the tips! My husband and I have been container gardening for over 5 years now. Our soil is awful! Lots of clay, and if you dig down more than 1 foot, you start getting brackish water. We live not far from the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This year, we expanded our garden by 522 sq. Feet. We have a large back yard and use different tubs and buckets, making sure that they are food grade. We are growing corn, tomatoes, sweet banana peppers, orange bell peppers, lots of herbs, flowers, sunflowers, and I have two bee houses for leafcutters. You and a couple of other gardening UA-camrs give so much information and tips. Keep up the good work! We love seeing Tuck in the video’s, too!

    • @DestinyDW
      @DestinyDW 2 роки тому +5

      Hi from Galveston tx. I FEEL you

    • @bethmiller6827
      @bethmiller6827 2 роки тому +11

      Planting flowers like marigold, lavender, purple cone flower, lantana, black eyed susan and provide water to attract pollinators .

    • @PickledHumann
      @PickledHumann 2 роки тому +5

      I'm from Norfolk, what up neighbor 😂 The ground here is terrible too!

    • @VWilt-so3ws
      @VWilt-so3ws 2 роки тому +4

      Your doing great. I'm wanting to grow so bad but having hard time finding what I need. Great growing always, vicki

    • @collinsddc1206
      @collinsddc1206 2 роки тому +3

      Hi neighbor, I just moved from Wa state to Portsmouth 6 mo ago trying to find a reliable source for soil, the cost of bags has gotten to expensive, and I’m retired so can you tell me where a good place to buy bulk soil? Ty

  • @pamelakeller1693
    @pamelakeller1693 3 роки тому +37

    Give little Tuck a hug and pat for me!! He was watching you the whole time you were filming. Love that little guy.

  • @pizzaofataco
    @pizzaofataco 2 роки тому +5

    I love how communicative and detailed somebody can become through a passion

  • @Clarinda787
    @Clarinda787 2 роки тому +8

    I like to cut large holes in the sides of the buckets and line them with weed fabric to hold the soil in. This prevents plants from becoming root-bound.

  • @robertwashington2759
    @robertwashington2759 3 роки тому +11

    I really, really enjoy your enthusiastic information. Everyone doesn't go into the reasoning behind the 'why', just 'do this'. Much appreciated!

  • @compiticny1445
    @compiticny1445 3 роки тому +157

    We add wood chips to the bottom, makes the pots easier to move (less weight), along with a layer of kitchen scrapes then add homemade potting soil. At the end of the season we add the pots to the compost pile for next season. Great video as always.

    • @tiffanyx8577
      @tiffanyx8577 2 роки тому +6

      I like that idea!

    • @reginaldanglin4264
      @reginaldanglin4264 2 роки тому +3

      Yea I like that

    • @another8125
      @another8125 2 роки тому +9

      @@reginaldanglin4264 yeah you could use fresh manure and carboard at the bottom, of the pot even, like 20% of garden soil also is fine, filling pots with compost is way expensive, the mix i do is, 20% leaf mould, 20% worm casting, 20% cardboard, 20% garden soil, 20% manure, works a treat

    • @gregrobertson9957
      @gregrobertson9957 2 роки тому +8

      Cardboard is better. Wood chips can harbor certain bacteria and also as it decks can consume available nitrogen, in turn stunting the plant.

    • @rebeccadees2300
      @rebeccadees2300 Рік тому +3

      @@another8125 is cardboard shredded first?

  • @BurtAsher
    @BurtAsher Рік тому +29

    I have 70 buckets going right now. I have quite a few food grade buckets, but the Lowes or Home Depot buckets work fine. Food grade isn't necessary for soil and roots. It is important for cooking or pickling or storing food that is already picked, but in my experience it is not at all essential for holding soil. If the prices are close, you might want to go with food grade. It certainly doesn't hurt to use food grade. But these buckets are designed to transport already picked food to restaurants. You don't need "food-grade" to grow, but you do want to make sure the plastic is "food-safe." This is a lower designation that includes #1, #2, #4, and #5 plastics. Stay away from #3.
    So, if there is a big price difference, go ahead and go with the cheaper variety of store-brand hardware buckets.

    • @TypeOneg
      @TypeOneg Рік тому +2

      Thanks. I was in a panic.

    • @letysolis6794
      @letysolis6794 Рік тому +2

      Food-grade buckets are costing $8-9 in my area. this is not cheap in my opinion. along with all the other stuff he recommended.

  • @catarina1577
    @catarina1577 5 місяців тому +4

    James, I have learned SO MUCH by watching your videos. I've been gardening for several years, yet every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. I'm so grateful that you invest the time to provide a fast paced, focused, all details included video. I'm a visual learner and you are an EXCELLENT teacher. Please give Tuck a kiss on the snout from Kate (my canine gardening buddy) and me.

  • @bettypittman4855
    @bettypittman4855 3 роки тому +8

    My favorite gardening channel ever! And just love Tuck!!!! 🥰

  • @sd4055
    @sd4055 3 роки тому +18

    I am a container gardener (100 + pots) I simply love it! It's so much fun to grow your own food. I love your videos, they help me a lot. Kudos to you, my friend!

  • @davemeeks8109
    @davemeeks8109 2 роки тому +1

    When I use black pots and buckets I put them in the ground about 8 inches down and mulch around them. Helps prevent hot day problems and retains water.

  • @winbev11
    @winbev11 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank you , I love how you set them on the block and wood .

  • @phatmonkey11
    @phatmonkey11 3 роки тому +14

    I got free coco coir/perlite mix from a weed growing operation here locally. I was a little nervous about the possibility of some disease transmission, but it's been 3 months and everything seems fine. Yay!

    • @CaroleHaddon
      @CaroleHaddon 3 роки тому +4

      My ex husband gave me all (12 five-gallon buckets) of his spent growing soil a few weeks ago. I pretty much begged him for it because he does NOT use chemicals, not even for bugs. I put some of that soil like as a top dressing around my tomatoes, and they love it!

    • @CaroleHaddon
      @CaroleHaddon 3 роки тому

      @The Truth about Africa hurts why would anyone do such a thing? And what makes you say that?

  • @osan6750
    @osan6750 2 роки тому +3

    Love how this passes the excitement and energy for this enjoyable hobby.

  • @marianamunoz6075
    @marianamunoz6075 3 роки тому +1

    Must confess I haven’t visited your channel in a while James. Sadly, since Covid started things have been difficult & since my 15-year old daughter became disabled in January, I just can’t get into gardening. I’m emotionally drained & my soul is tired!
    I’m just starting to kinda creep back into it… I found your video 🤗 . I feel your smile & energy !
    Question for you…. As far as heat/color of bucket… what are your thoughts on planting in a 20-gal galvanized bucket??? (I’m making a small garden for my mom (Chicago zone 5b) but it has to look pretty too 😂
    Thank you!

  • @1Glitterado
    @1Glitterado 3 роки тому +6

    James!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!! Your passion is contagious! 😁

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog315 2 роки тому +12

    Thanks for this video. Soil is so expensive to buy or make. I only use about 8 inches of soil depth in my buckets. I fill the bottom with wood chips / mulch which you can get for free. That is a trick I have learned also for making raised beds which I may go as much as 12 inches. Worth a try for those of us on a budget. I get good results from this. Thanks again!!!!

  • @stevenjbeto
    @stevenjbeto 3 роки тому +74

    You have mastered the genre of home and patio food growing charmingly mixed with your sidekick, Tuck. Your success becomes our success.

  • @thegiftlady1
    @thegiftlady1 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent vid! TY. I grow on my deck and place my pots and grow bags with water hog plants like toms, cucs 'n squash in cat litter boxes so they get wet to the roots & can self wick, this also allows the drained water with nutrients to wick back up. (Dollar Tree and they are in their 3rd year with no wear or cracking). Easy to control the amount of rain water, if needed just tilt to empty. I've been doing this 3 yrs now very successfully.
    My herbs and other plants are on 1" tall school lunch trays, more shallow and also working very well (Restaurant Supply).

  • @jadejiang1148
    @jadejiang1148 3 роки тому +3

    He never has a day off., just love it

  • @ismaeliso
    @ismaeliso 3 роки тому +96

    Dude your channel is a National Treasure I am learning sooooo much from this can't wait for the winter season to be over with and start my journey over again. I have 3 raised beds but for most of the stuff we were planting it was a hit or miss and it was looking too messy, now I know where to look for guidance.

    • @Ruckus333
      @Ruckus333 2 роки тому +6

      It's been a year since you commented here. How'd your grow season go last spring/summer?

    • @velboyd5483
      @velboyd5483 Рік тому

      A suggestion for wide raised beds. Drip irrigation lines. We lost a lot of moisture to the air in CO, so I used a passive watering setup. It was great. Especially when using leafy greens for ground cover.

  • @natyabeil6023
    @natyabeil6023 3 роки тому +32

    You can grow lemon tree in that clay pot indoors, it will always smell good in room♥️I love lemon tree, it makes me happy

  • @adesinasalam9453
    @adesinasalam9453 2 роки тому +1

    Red Malabar Spinach is called "Efo Amunututu' in my tribe, Yoruba, Nigeria . it is of 2 types the green and the red type. I am happy to see it on your channel. I am impressed.

  • @janethchavez269
    @janethchavez269 3 роки тому +2

    Tuck has the cutest legs!

  • @pandorafox3944
    @pandorafox3944 3 роки тому +3

    Found my 5 gallon food grade buckets at a local health food store for $1.00 each! Bakeries, restaurants are also good options to get free or inexpensive food grade buckets! Thanks for the great video!

  • @Jenura01
    @Jenura01 3 роки тому +5

    I purchased the tomato clips from your link from last video. They really are super great. It keeps me from manhandling them when I try and twist them around the string. I am a first year gardener because of you and things are looking GREAT. I had the best tomato ever today. A Cherokee purple. So ugly but so perfect. A sweetness I can’t describe. I need to send you pics of what you have encouraged me to do. I am addicted to it.

    • @janisford1724
      @janisford1724 3 місяці тому

      Super videos, energy and gardening tips. Thanks James. Love Tuck. 🌻🫑🍋🥒🌶️

  • @chairfitcamp
    @chairfitcamp 3 роки тому

    You are the best gardener on UA-cam. I appreciate your energy and knowledge.

  • @pokeyunicorn_4837
    @pokeyunicorn_4837 11 місяців тому +4

    As someone who's been trying to start a container garden since they were 14, I find these videos very helpful as I didn't know alot of this before watching, thank you for teaching me new tips to prevent my plants from dying

  • @exceptionaltalentspc4954
    @exceptionaltalentspc4954 3 роки тому +11

    With all the stuff you put into the soil, I think growing in containers is NOT cheap at all. I think gardening is rewarding in many other aspects though. I'm just getting started with mine (3 months ago) and the experience has been pretty amazing so far!

  • @gmcgee13gmj
    @gmcgee13gmj 3 роки тому +65

    Literally just moved into a new apartment today. Bought some containers yesterday but couldn’t figure out what to fill them with. Perfect timing! Let’s goooo!

    • @laceysnursery5080
      @laceysnursery5080 3 роки тому +2

      Happy days! ua-cam.com/video/v2Jp9bFFfsg/v-deo.html

    • @lolazal1
      @lolazal1 3 роки тому +1

      Please make sure they're food grade.

  • @grantmyers7593
    @grantmyers7593 3 роки тому +2

    I tried buckets and my tomato plants got root bound, so I use 10 gallon grow bags now and the roots "air prune" and grow much better.

  • @Khigha87
    @Khigha87 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm 1 minute into this video and I'm sold! New sub unlocked. You have great energy bro, I'm loving it keep it up.

  • @TheAADempsey
    @TheAADempsey 3 роки тому +15

    For buckets, I learned that Firehouse Subs sells their used pickle buckets for $2 each. If you are in Canada, the 5G buckets at Canadian Tire are also food grade. Also, if you plan on growing tomatoes, pick varieties that are less prone to blossom end rot. I have tomatoes in 5G buckets (self-irrigating) and 20G fabric pots and BER is a problem on a couple of them.

    • @fldesigner5047
      @fldesigner5047 2 роки тому +3

      BER is from lack of calcium. I save my egg shells & dry them in my dehydrator. You can dry them in your oven too, just keep an eye out so they don't burn. After drying, I crush them into powder in a coffee/spice grinder. I sprinkle the calcium powder in the soil when I plant my tomatoes. Never have issues with BER.

  • @tiffany7023
    @tiffany7023 2 роки тому +24

    Go to your grocery store bakery and ask for the old frosting buckets. They'll give you the food grade buckets and lids no questions asked.
    You're likely to get alot of buckets after Easter, Mother's day, Graduations, and in August. (most popular birth month)
    Get growing you guys!!

    • @rebeccadees2300
      @rebeccadees2300 Рік тому +3

      If you ask them they'll save them for you but make sure you check back with them frequently because they can't store them for you.

    • @brigitterichardson5630
      @brigitterichardson5630 Рік тому +2

      Thank you!!

  • @staypositive5696
    @staypositive5696 3 роки тому +2

    I really liked your energy sir. Every time I watch your video I’ve learned a lot.

  • @sir.reelcinema
    @sir.reelcinema 8 місяців тому +2

    Your very last tip about putting plants on cinderblocks is amazing. I think that’s exactly what I’m going to do next year to get a little bit more out of my space. Thank you so much.

  • @rebeccadees2300
    @rebeccadees2300 Рік тому +3

    Container gardening is great for those of us who have some physical limitations. Thank you for sharing and all the wonderful tips from your subscribers.

  • @serdar4websites129
    @serdar4websites129 2 роки тому +3

    This guy's entrance to the video always gets me 😅

  • @stylokenz
    @stylokenz 8 місяців тому +2

    Bro you have great energy, I'm down here in FL....we love ur channel

  • @mercedesbenzs600bash
    @mercedesbenzs600bash 2 дні тому

    Loewes and Home Depot buckets work extremely well...

  • @mudpiemudpie785
    @mudpiemudpie785 3 роки тому +3

    Suggestion: consider doing a vid on the benefits of growing veggies in reusable shopping bags or fabric containers. I'm trying them this Spring and would love some insights.

  • @craig6542
    @craig6542 3 роки тому +66

    Passionate dedication from the fruit of his imagination, Living in abundance this man got alot of substance!

  • @elizabethpatrick5097
    @elizabethpatrick5097 3 роки тому +1

    I've learned so much from you today. I only grow in pots. Boy have I been growing all wrong. Every year all my vegie plants die, for the past 3 yrs. I do mine on my patio, I'm using wrong soil, colors, no stacking , I put directly on the patio. I'm learning, I'm defently getting a trellis next year. Thank you so much. I've been watching different videos , but yours taught me more than a others. Thank you so so much. Happy growing.

  • @paulguerrero3560
    @paulguerrero3560 Рік тому +3

    I just started gardening at the beginning of the year 2022, I had bad luck from the start w/seedlings. But I did not give up, took me about 3 tries, mean while I got on UA-cam, for ideas, and I wrote down my notes each time I had to start over. I finally learned how to prepare my soil and get some of my seedlings to sprout. Today, I got a storage container w/a lid, and I used my heating element to make holes on the lid of the container. I then sifted the potting mix that I bought & enriched it w/a formula from UA-cam, and I have to say that the sifting really did make a huge difference in the end result. I also made up my mind not to buy seeds from any Hardware stores, such as Lowes or Home Depot. Good Lucky to all. Thank You...

  • @juneshannon8074
    @juneshannon8074 3 роки тому +100

    Best potting advice I’ve seen on utube. I’ve use this method for creating potting soil and I find it easy to make and have excellent results, and it’s cheap. Also this is the first time I’ve had the different types of pots explained, (I learnt the hard way). Much appreciated James.

    • @raisinggreen1309
      @raisinggreen1309 3 роки тому +4

      Where do you find your 3 ingredients to mix with, cheap?

    • @juneshannon8074
      @juneshannon8074 3 роки тому +6

      @@raisinggreen1309 watch video again @ approx 3.15. Cheap if you are using small pots, but not so for large ones. Since adding my comment I’ve learnt a different method. Half my own soil, quarter coconut coir, quarter perlite with a handful or two aged sheep manure or compost. Hope this helps.

    • @frugivorebear
      @frugivorebear 2 роки тому +4

      @@juneshannon8074 check out how Robbie makes her soil from kitchen scraps, cardboard, sticks and leaves.
      Robbie and Gary gardening on UA-cam

    • @juneshannon8074
      @juneshannon8074 2 роки тому +3

      @@frugivorebear thanks for reference. Nothing is wasted on my property. Besides the potting soil, I make compost for the garden using all you mentioned plus more. The only things I don’t compost is citrus and onion as I’ve heard the worms don’t like it.

  • @jesse.taylor
    @jesse.taylor 3 роки тому +53

    Just discovered your channel. Watched a lot of videos. YOU LOVE GARDENING!! And it's inspiring.

    • @TheWickerShireProject
      @TheWickerShireProject 3 роки тому +3

      Jesse this guy is the Bomb. He MAKES you wanna grow food!

    • @mrpix3011
      @mrpix3011 3 роки тому

      I prefer organic 100% bocashi + soil

    • @jesse.taylor
      @jesse.taylor 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrpix3011 okay

    • @mrpix3011
      @mrpix3011 3 роки тому

      @@jesse.taylor ua-cam.com/video/i36zoOQ2psg/v-deo.html
      You can replace the ash by rock dust. (you can make your own rock dust. Just mix different rock colors)
      www.groworganic.com/blogs/articles/how-to-use-fertilizers-rock-dust
      ua-cam.com/video/ywjAz90gLZM/v-deo.html

    • @tassinmonkeys
      @tassinmonkeys 3 роки тому

      He is the best! Also Jess at Roots and Refuge Channel.

  • @kriswaymire6805
    @kriswaymire6805 3 роки тому +29

    I feel so inspired! I get so intimidated by the thought of building a whole raised garden bed. But with this I have almost all the necessary materials.

  • @Knaeben
    @Knaeben 2 роки тому +2

    I tried all summer to do container gardening on my patio. I didn't do very well, but I learned a lot. I'm going to start over as soon as springtime arrives.

  • @kasession
    @kasession 3 роки тому +58

    I only have a deck, so i do container gardening. I got excited when you said you were growing watermelon (I'm doing the same), and also when i saw how you were making your soil (I do the same thing), then when you showed the Miracle Grow perlite bag, I said 'Oh No'. I have the exact same bag. Oh well. Lesson learned. I won't do that next year. 😀
    I've also got jalapeno peppers, mini bell peppers, collard greens, and herbs (oregano, sage, basil). I also have flowers. I'm not really expecting to get a full watermelon, but I want to see how far I get.
    I also love your small tips. Use 5 gallon buckets, put drainage holes in them, use the handle, and filling them where they're going to rest.
    I love clay pots, but you're correct, they are heavy.
    Love your channel.

    • @ezwayocho8296
      @ezwayocho8296 3 роки тому

      I'm finding it really difficult to start basil from seeds. I get TONS of baby sprouts. The problem starts when transplanting the baby basil sprouts into containers 🤦

    • @dianeprince1684
      @dianeprince1684 3 роки тому +2

      You can get a full watermelon. I've seen other people grow them in pots on UA-cam. Look it up and see. I am going to try it too. My watermelon just germinated.

  • @amourdeparis
    @amourdeparis 3 роки тому +4

    I love growing plants in containers. I especially like to have my blueberries, Raspberry Shortcake raspberries, and roses in containers on my deck. Strawberries are great for hanging baskets because that prevents the strawberries from being on the ground and getting eaten by slugs and snails.

  • @doontoonkc1818
    @doontoonkc1818 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks James for all the time you put in to making those videos. I enjoy your energetic personality and it's also fun to watch Tuck dig up carrots and eat them. We appreciate you sharing your gardening knowledge. Because of your container video (I've watched it 4 times) I used some of the 3rd stimulus money to purchase cinder block, wood and food grade 5 gallon buckets etc. to set up my first container garden. ooops, I just realized I forgot to look for fencing and T-posts. Back to the store I go. You've been a wealth of gardening information.

  • @robertrohde6281
    @robertrohde6281 2 роки тому +1

    What’s up James. Robert here from San Francisco. Newbie with a brown thumb ready to dive into gardening with a goal to start a salsa garden. Not a lot of room. Thinking about starting with a small bucket garden before graduating to a raised bed. Stumbled to your page and inspired. Thanks

  • @Life-ch8rj
    @Life-ch8rj 3 роки тому +5

    James I started a rain gutter grow system garden this year. It’s working great. I started with grow bags but I’m slowly converting to plastic buckets. Reason being my grow bags would leak water outside the gutter draining my rain barrel. With the one hole in the center of the bucket most of the water returned to the rain gutter.

  • @EB-my6lm
    @EB-my6lm 3 роки тому +4

    Your channel may end up saving lives in the future. Thank you 👍

  • @carlafawcett6494
    @carlafawcett6494 2 роки тому +1

    We miss you James!!

  • @chi4life61
    @chi4life61 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much I love watching you and I’m doing this right now. I just bought my buckets and ingredients to mix the soil. Wish me luck. Thank you.😊

  • @idahohoosier8989
    @idahohoosier8989 3 роки тому +3

    Playing in the dirt us the best therapy. Love watching you and Tuck

  • @jkresefsky
    @jkresefsky 3 роки тому +16

    I LOVE YOUR INTRODUCTION JAMES!!! - WHAT'S GOIN' ON GROWERS!! Love it!

  • @marshallmendoza825
    @marshallmendoza825 2 роки тому +1

    You are a great teacher a wealth of information

  • @jodibraun6383
    @jodibraun6383 2 місяці тому

    I love the tip about the blocks and wood. Also, you just cleared up something I was researching yesterday - situating taller plants on the north side & shorter plants on the south. Thanks for that! It was very timely that that little tidbit came up at the end of this video. 😊

  • @r.g8649
    @r.g8649 3 роки тому +5

    Love your idea with the concrete blocks , boards and fence in back for plants needing trellises.

  • @adamonicusattempts7119
    @adamonicusattempts7119 3 роки тому +27

    Literally talked my buddy through transplanting into larger pots today! A few hours later and you’re showing the same steps I told him, LET’S GO!!
    P.s Tuck, I’m feeling you, it’s been high 90s all week and that’s about 10-15 degrees higher than usual!

  • @cf8959
    @cf8959 2 місяці тому

    I love your channel immensely! I just watched your video about using plastic storage totes to grow veggies. I already have 2 and made sure they were food safe. I have a ton of pots. My garden is going to be mostly containers but I'm planting strawberries in-ground. You da man, James!

  • @ShookHomemade
    @ShookHomemade 3 роки тому +2

    I like your energetic atmosphere you’ve created here! Get people pumped to get out there and garden!

  • @jeremy5246
    @jeremy5246 2 роки тому +18

    James energy is amazing. Subscribed just for the positive energy! Love his gardening tips too! Another variation on container gardening I use is self wicking containers, uses less water. If you youtube search "self wicking containers" there's plenty of videos. Keep spreading the good word James!

    • @velboyd5483
      @velboyd5483 Рік тому +1

      I do too. My Grandmother grew African violets in Colorado using Cool Whip and other upcycled containers as reservoirs, with yarn scraps for wicks. She had so many tiny plants growing in take away condiment cups. And the plastic trays with the clear tops. I'm a fan of the 2 liter bottle reservoir idea. Course, I raided the plastic recycle bin at the dump for most of them. But add another bottle on top and seed starts do very well with little attention.

  • @fishehunteral2280
    @fishehunteral2280 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now. By far my favorite gardener. Thank you!

  • @jeannetterivera8230
    @jeannetterivera8230 3 роки тому +2

    Finally found someone on UA-cam from Jersey!!! 🤗 Love ur energy & passion. I've been growing herbs 🌿 & flowers 🌸 for years in my tiny patio but this year is my 1st time growing veggies:) 🍅 The soil really makes a difference but realized I needed bigger containers! I've spent a lot of money on upgrading my patio & containers & will definitely try those buckets:) thank u:) love ur videos! Thanks 4 the potting mix!

  • @marciaz31
    @marciaz31 2 роки тому +1

    I love when you show your DOG in your videos .....

  • @SkinnyPigDesigns
    @SkinnyPigDesigns 3 роки тому +17

    This is one of the best gardening videos that I've seen on youtube! I have a big yard, but I try to grow everything in containers, so this was so helpful and practical. You inspired me to grow Malabar Spinach!

  • @bonham728
    @bonham728 3 роки тому +30

    I'm building my dream garden all summer. I can't wait to start planting next season! Love your channel!

  • @c.kainoabugado7935
    @c.kainoabugado7935 2 роки тому +1

    Love your gardening excitement. Appreciate the tip about little n tall plants 🪴 for sunlight reception.

  • @annalizagalang671
    @annalizagalang671 2 роки тому

    I'm inspired! It's my first time to plant vegetables and I failed😓 i will try this next summer. Thank you

  • @coryg4553
    @coryg4553 3 роки тому +42

    If you go heavier on the compost in your mix, the less you have to water. I feel like I do 50% compost, 25% peat, 25% perlite. I also add an organic granular fertilizer to that...Seems to work good.

    • @Hymnstreams
      @Hymnstreams 3 роки тому +1

      I personally pot with 75% compost and another 25% mix of perilite and peat moss combined in grow bags.

    • @coryg4553
      @coryg4553 3 роки тому

      @@Hymnstreams Thats cool. I may start going that way in the future. My one mix was light this year and I feel like I'm watering a lot.

    • @thuyluong6830
      @thuyluong6830 2 роки тому

      @@Hymnstreams You made your homemade compost or you buy? If you buy, which one is best? I ma new to kill my retire time stay home
      Thank you

  • @tofuneverbleeds
    @tofuneverbleeds 3 роки тому +8

    James, I love your enthusiasm! Thank you for sharing such helpful, practical info with so much passion. If you ever decide to hold in person workshops or classes, I’d love to attend! I live in Bucks County, PA. Much love! 🌱

  • @16cherryblossoms
    @16cherryblossoms 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this! Now I have the confidence to grow somethings on my apartment patio!

  • @FreebornLivingWoman
    @FreebornLivingWoman 4 місяці тому +1

    You can use coffee grounds and worm tea as a fertiliser too.

  • @Fabian_A86
    @Fabian_A86 3 роки тому +3

    Really nice potting soil recipe, I use rice hulls instead of perlite/vermiculite, it works wonders. Thank you so much Mr. Prigioni.

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 3 роки тому +3

    Everytime I watch I get encouragement. TY and Tuck for these videos.

  • @naumikaur7459
    @naumikaur7459 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant as always. Thanks I have grown up eating Malabar Spinach . Great to see them. Will try growing them this year( UK) Thanks

  • @superkillr
    @superkillr 2 роки тому +1

    I didn't even know about food grade buckets.. thanks for the warning.

  • @pratiwisuci717
    @pratiwisuci717 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you James, great tips... I have been growing plants in containers but some of them don't grow as good as yours. I need to learn more from you. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel👍👍👍 big fat thumbs up as always.

  • @gardenineden
    @gardenineden 3 роки тому +5

    I love your videos and your energy. I have my containers setting up just like this on cinderblocks and wood due to gophers in ground. So informative all the time, thanks.😊

  • @bathory5026
    @bathory5026 2 місяці тому

    Love your channel. So inspiring, and Tuck's a real guardian of the garden 🐕 🥕 🥬

  • @maryshelly5147
    @maryshelly5147 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your tips! This has been by far one of the best videos I have seen on planting your own garden. So, much to consider and by watching this video I can feel at ease that I am growing a healthy, long lasting, bountiful garden with the items you have recommended and the tips you so kindly shared.

  • @libbyjensen1858
    @libbyjensen1858 3 роки тому +12

    I LOVE this video! I binge watch your videos all year long (winter get very long in Minnesota) for fun. Now it's spring-a very cold spring for us-and this video just gave me some hope for my new garden year. I can't wait to start adding this to my yard to give me even more garden areas!

    • @HeideHoney
      @HeideHoney 2 роки тому

      Libby jensen: I too binge watch his videos. You are part of my tribe. 🌱🌰🌻😁

  • @barrybridgeford530
    @barrybridgeford530 Рік тому +8

    Hi James. I've found that vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers growing in 5 gallon pails can divert a good downpour of rain out and beyond the rim of their pail, keeping their soil relatively dry! This "canopy drip-line" can also apply to large-leafed vegetables growing up a trellis in a raised bed. It occurs whenever the plants' leaves divert the falling rain beyond the limits of the soil, in which they grow .. like in pails, planters, raised beds.

    • @BEasay
      @BEasay Місяць тому

      Good point.

  • @fredrickkinkton1466
    @fredrickkinkton1466 2 роки тому +1

    What’s going on, Really Graceful sent me and I can’t wait to dive into your vegetables, I mean videos. Let’s go!

  • @norrishude6177
    @norrishude6177 3 роки тому

    Your energy is just brilliant James, your knowledge is first class and with little mate Tuck along it makes for excellent viewing.
    I'm very impressed, thanks for your time James with all of these videos, they are first class.