***** CG: Ha, thanks, Vegitate; I was in a mood, and it was all in fun. I am glad you enjoy(ed) it. Thank you so much for watching/supporting and commenting. Camera Guy
I love the use of the 5 gallon buckets! That's how I do it. I'm sure the soil you are taking out will be great in time. Cover with mulch and get back to it in a year or two :) You and CG work really well together. I liked seeing the communication between you two. CG, you are welcome to grab a shovel and a bucket and visit the Daddykirbs Garden anytime you like HaHa.
Blake Kirby CG: Hey Blake, I'd come help you anytime. I think you are a great dad and gardener. I think I'd need a 24hr notice? I'll come out as long as you let me film?? Thanks, Blake, seriously, you have always been an encouragement to us. Camera Guy
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY If you guys ever make it to TX... bring your gear! I'd love to have an episode that was shot by the famous CAMERA GUY!! What you guys do is pretty amazing :)
Even the new soil looked aqua-phobic to me. I think that I would have mixed some organic matter (such as cow manure, mushroom compost etc.) into it and then, covered it with a mulch of straw, pea straw or lucerne hay to break down and add even more organic matter while helping to keep the water from evaporating. It also has the advantage of keeping your soil warm in winter and cool in summer. Your plants will love you for it.
April Tuell CG: We laugh as we watch he playback, too, April. I am glad you found it funny---we try to keep the videos unique and unpredictable, as best as we can. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch our stuff! Camera Guy. Ok, my Saturday morning break time is over, I have to back out to the back yard now.....
String beans, egg plants, or squash! They grow really easy especially the string beans (they produce a lot non-stop). We've had at least 10 meals out of our 10 string bean plants this summer lol.
Great video! I change the soil too in my bean trellis bed every year(since I can't move the bed or beans) , and spread it on other beds with all its nutrients from the beans.Camera guy looks as happy as my husband does on some of my projects I have him help. Still laughing...
Sheri Fischer Hey Sheri, I was actually having fun...but sometimes, like in the case of this project...it kinda just kept on going and going and .....but it's worth the harvest and the incredible taste of homegrown. I am glad you got a laugh out of it....you just HAVE to have some fun while filming and working out there...you just have to! Thank you Sheri, for watching and taking the time to comment, that really motivates me to keep filming...and working....Camera Guy
Kim, I'm a big fan of your channel and wish you the best with your new soil. One veggie I haven't noticed in your garden that you should think about planting in your new soil is Eggplant. Good Luck!
Joseph Lewis Thanks for the support, Joseph and for the suggestion - I actually did plant a few eggplants, just a month or so ago, so will be a late fall crop. Perhaps I'll plant some more for the winter - Happy Gardening!
In my planters I just use whatever bags of compost I can get cheap, top them up with similar stuff twice a year, and let the worms sort it out. Don't really have any problems keeping the moisture level up here in Yorkshire though, :)
WettaSoil is like crystals which are supposed to absorb water & therefore the soil remains damp over a longer period of time. It has been put into potting soil by manufacturers but it can also be bought separately so it can be spread around plants already in the garden. WettaSoil is almost a mantra here along with mulching
You could have had the soil tested for ~10$ at your local county agriculture extension office to see what (if anything) that your mix lacks. The report they provide to you will clearly specify exactly what & how much to add to make it what you need for whatever you let them know that you plan to grow in your soil.
Gardening is hard work sometimes,but well worth it....if you working with part shade,part sun....I had an area next to my fence in a raised bed,and I got the sun from noon to around 5 pm....I planted red everberring red raspberries...and they did wonderfully the first year...plant them early in the spring,and make sure your soil is on the acidic side,but not to much...I'm in zone 5 ...but neutral is ok too.....if you have any questions....go to UA-cam and check out Bill....GREEN GARDEN GUY....GOOD LUCK...HAPPY GARDENING...😁
Never seen such dry soil before so I doubt many would have to deal with wetting it like you show here. The soil you removed looked much better then this pile of dust.
***** Actually, it is much better soil, and once it is wet, it retains water very well, and hardly needs watering. The work up front is well worth it all season long! My plants are going crazy in it, that speaks for itself!
So it may sound weird, but I had similar issues with a "Mels mix" Style of soil that was heavy on the peat moss. Same thing, I'd sit and water for what seemed like forever and could turn the soil 1/2" and it was dry underneath. Did some google-izing and found that a wetting agent would cut out the tilling/wetting thing. Believe it or not a small amount of dish soap was encouraged as it breaks the surface tension and the water resistance and voila, wet soil. Worked like a charm CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY
I think you should grow corn it only takes 3 month for you to be able to harvest it so perfect for thanks giving dinner.Good luck on what you grow hope you get a good harvest
you can easily moist your superdry soil using regular concrete mixer and water hose. I made my own using old drill motor toy car wheels and a bucket it works great in small amounts and it not just moistures soil but even seperates from old roots. p.s. Sorry about wrong spelling i am not english.
MrErnijs Great idea - I'm sure it would be quicker than my hose! And no problem about the spelling! Glad your DIY if working for you, love how these DIY projects are so creative and save so much money. Thx for stopping by!
Grow good soil and your soil will grow good food. This looks like finely broken-down hugelkulture (which will retains its moisture really well). Thanks for sharing! Scarlett
Ps. watering as you fill is a really good tip it also helps if you can put your drip system under the soil near the roots. (where the plants need it most) Great episode!
How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen you couldn't be more right about that! Stay tuned for planting video soon- and thx so much for watching, Scarlett!
How could I not watch your videos?? You fill them with such great home and gardening tips! I am definitely proud to say I am a CaliKim29 subscriber! Scarlett
I hope the new soil works much better. I wonder if one of the issues you had with your old soil/Compost was that you did not water as well as you did now? Great tip, thank you! BTW the Camera guy did crack me up. Lol
FrostPlutarc CG: I hope so too, Frost. ! Glad you enjoyed the humor; we are committed to filming outside of the gardening videos box. Hopefully, keeps it interesting. CaliKim says, yes, she definitely did not water as much last time filling the raised bed....CameraGuy
Well done Kim (and camera guy), That looked like hard work in the heat. Maybe you should think about some form of water proof membrane against the brick wall to prevent the bed drying out and losing water through the brick. Paul.
Norfolk Allotments CG: Great idea Paul and thanks, too, for the nice words. We do have a liner up against the wall, but not a plastic one. Hmmmm, thanks! Camera Guy
Ohhhhh CaliKim29 - I swear you made this video for us! We purchased a bunch of expensive compost/top soil mix from a "reputable" place this Spring but everything turned from beautiful green to yellow when we transplanted :( Talk about devastation! We amended as much as we could and have an alright garden this year but at the end of September or beginning of October we are ripping everything out and emptying our compost bin in the beds and possibly planting a winter crop. Love your videos as always!
Melissa Blaske CG: we love comments this!! This really encourages us to keep on filming us doing stuff in the back yard! Keep us posted, ok! Oh, and sorry to hear about what happened, too. We feel your pain, sista'! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Camera Guy
Lol... your CG doesn't really like to work in the garden, but he put a lot of effort to help you out :) I hope u will get best result for whatever u decided to plant at your new soil raise bed.
Anna Sohan CG: I really don't mind; we actually have fun being out there together. I just follow her lead-I don't know what I am doing out there!. Thank you for watching, supporting and taking the time to comment. Camera Guy
gunlover1955 Yes, that would certainly be helpful. I always try to do things as frugally as possible, but if the price is right, this may be worth the investment! Thx for the suggestion!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY you need patience with asparagus though. It can take 2 or 3 years to get started. But if you look after it, it should produce for you for quite a while!
TheTrueabundance I got my asparagus growing woo hoo. I planted it from seeds. Its about 6 or 8 inches high now only a few months old. Its doing good. Not ready to eat until next year. LOL probably the year after but then i will have a lot.
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY You might want to keep in mind that asparagus is a perennial (permanent) plant. If you intend to plant an asparagus bed, take some time to figure out where would be the best place for it, since once it's in, it's in... pretty much for good. I also think asparagus needs full sun (but I'm not sure), so do some good research on it before you commit.
OhPervyOne You're right - asparagus is perennial. I believe in California asparagus will grow well in partial or dappled shade, to give it a welcome break from the hot sunshine.
I have had this same issue with many beds, at build time or when it becomes dry. I know you are trying to solve the problem of dry soil, but if you do not continue to add enough water every day to keep it at that level, it converts back to what you purchased. I can show you 30 cases of this same issue in my garden. I call it chasing the moisture. I had a batch of compost that appeared to repel water when it became dry, just like your soil. It is a science between drip lines and spraying the ground. Good luck on the new soil.
***** perhaps we should add some of the native soil from our backyard, then, which is pure clay. Maybe this would help hold the moisture. I"ll see how it looks after a week or so. I'm going to wait a month or so to plant until the weather cools a little anyways. Thanks so much for the advice, Joe!
TheDeco6 CG: Thank you Deco6. We are trying out some new things, but we do have fun together while working/filming in the backyard. Thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment. Camera Guy
Hi Kim, Yes... I'm a subscriber. I've watched a lot of your videos and I haven't heard you say anything about planting kohlrabi. In this video you asked for suggestions so here is one. It's a cross between cabbage and turnip and it has a great flavor. Also, it rakes very little space to grow them so they can be planted between larger plants. Let me know if you already grow them. I have grown some awesome gardens and although I've learned some things from you... I might have a tip or two for you. If your interested *~
+Wayne Miller Hello Wayne, thanks so much for being a subscriber! I have never grown kohlrabi but would love to! I appreciate the recommendation and any tips you can send my way! One thing I love about the garden community here is all the support everyone gives and the learning we all do from each other! Thanks for watching!
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY *~ Hi Kim, I have always loved the taste of cabbage heart, but do nott care much for the leaves. Kohlrabi tastes like the heart. If you look at it, it looks like a weird turnip. It is easy to grow and has a crunchy thing going on that I really like. It can be eaten raw or cooked to which is pretty cool. I have a way of growing on a hill you might like too since you do that. By the way, it might just be my opinion... but I doubt it. Watermelons grow better on flat ground and are cheaper to grow because the water does not run off. We both know that one of the higher costs of gardening is the cost of water... Just a thought *~ I was going to email you but it said for business only so I didn't *~
I love watching your videos, I learn so much! I have Roku, so am able to watch it on my TV of a morning! Thank you and Camera Guy for taking the time to do these videos
+Kay Nolte Thank YOU, Kay for the feedback! And you are so welcome. As long as subscribers keep telling us they love it - we'll keep filming it! Thank you!
Brownbear working out great - since we wet it down from the ground up it is really retaining water well. Growing some kale and lettuce there right now - watch ua-cam.com/video/YJQAoKrqnKA/v-deo.html if you have a chance! Thx for stopping by!
The guy looks more like from the movie. Nice set of hot sunglasses and ready to do funky things. There you go... camera guy. Keep digging and you never know, THEY might dig into something intriguing....
Great job on the raised bed and replacing the old soil with the new. You need a wheel barrel instead of that garbage bin next time. Can't wait to see what you plant.
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Help!!! I have too many tomatoes. Purple Cherokee, Lemon Boys, Golden Jubilees, Bradley Pinks, Beef Masters and Big Beefs. I still have plenty of canned tomatoes from last two years. Can you do a video on how you freeze yours? Also, how about tomato juice and pasta sauces?
Waw...nice zuchinni,good luck on your new rised bed. and...plant legumes or others you really like to eat, eggplants ,ockra,some peppers, and berries, like partial shade ,nice video,nice couple, thanks to share.
Didn't really get a good look at the soil as you were removing it but could it be that there were too many wood chips/too much wood mulch IN the soil. If so, this could have an adverse affect on production as rotted wood when incorporated into the soil (NOT when used as a top layer) can rob a lot of nitrogen from the soil while it is breaking down. I think it's great that you are producing some of your own food and inspiring others to do so and live a healthier life, thanks to the both of you. Hello from zone 2a.
+rain coast Yes, I believe that was exactly the problem! It's fun to experiment - I always learn so much from going for it and seeing what works and what doesn't! ! Thanks for the info and for your support of our channel too! Are you growing anything yet in zone 2B?
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Not growing anything yet, there is still snow on the ground but am gathering my resources, am planning to build some containers out of dissembled pallets as i have no place for a garden plot.
To help keep the soil moist down deep, take a few milk jugs, poke a few holes in the sides around and inch from the bottom. Bury the jugs about two thirds down & spaced out 2 feet apart from each other. Fill with water occasionally. Water the bed normally as well. This will give your soil a deep soak. Also, I agree with some of the other comments. I would have just top dressed and watered the old bed with compost tea. But, you brought in some excellent soil and reused the old. That's never a bad thing.
The reason I mention that growing legumes in the new area as a suggestion is because they do not need a lot of sunlight in order to go through their full life cycle.
Eggplant, hmmm? I wonder if I could get away with that in Norcal. We can get pretty cold in December. I think I'll research that a bit. I used the eggplant pots for some blueberry bushes (that failed.) I missed how pretty eggplants are. Anywho, my new fall crop is pak choi. I think it'll be fun. Just a thought....
Hi CaliKim29, Since you've gone Instagram I've lost you. Anyway I wanted to tell you that yesterday the next door neighbour put his grass clippings on my property and I was wondering why was he doing that. Didn't say anything but this morning fresh new day I went out and looked at the heap and total mind change and thought What a wonderful gift - this is lovely mulch to put on my garden and for my worm farm! So when I get some fruit & veggies I will return the gift.
Vicki Philp That is so awesome, what a blessing! And you can make some grass clipping compost as well! I'm sure he will love the fruits and veggies that you bring him as well. And I'm not too sure what you mean by you lost me since I've gone IG? I'm still here in the same place! Thx for watching and commenting, Vicki!
Vicki.. He probably doesn't realize its offensive to direct the lawnmower in your direction. We men are constantly distracted with saving the world, saving kids from a burning school bus etc.... Communication is the key to successful relationships (even with neighbours). Remember we are not all raised the same and always as sensitive as required. Bring the subject up at the appropriate time with him.. calmly.. he'll get it. oh. the spelling of neighbour is the correct spelling :-)
Hope there isn't a lot of rice chaffe in it as it tends to get moldy...and when moldy..its stinky! Wouldnt perlite or vermiculite do better at moisture retention..or even peat?
I have totally water repellant soil and although I have tried some WettaSoil my soil is still dry underneath. I've also heard used dishwashing water can be used
OldGardenerGuy You think? We are experimenting with a little more "interactiveness" in our episodes...We do have fun out there though. Thank you for watching and commenting! Camera Guy
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY The shrugs of the shoulders the rolling of the eyes and the head at the beginning was straight from the silent movie era... Kim as saying one thing and your body language was saying another :-) In our garden my wife is the brains and I am the muscle... it is a good combination :-)
Hi CaliKim! I absolutely LOVE your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share the information you have. I have a couple of questions: I'm located in AR, which means BIG weed problems. Thus, I have raised beds to avoid this. But, even with a raised bed, weeds always find a way to creep in. What are your thoughts on first placing cardboard at the base of the bed (like you did in another video), then add a layer of native soil (which is mostly clay), then a thin layer of wood chips (not mixed in so they don't rob Nitrogen)...then fill the rest up with compost? By doing this, I'm trying to target two main problems: (1) weeds, and (2) over drainage. I want the beds to hold moisture, like you stated in your video, and I'm hoping that these extra steps will aid in that, in addition to the horrific weed problem we have here in AR. Curious what your thoughts are and any suggestions you may have. Thank you!
Yes. You can plant radishes and potatoes! You did not have to do all that. All you had to do is get vermicompost and build the soil to the level you need. Two buckets/30 LB would have done the job! Plus vermicompost retains moisture and give growth hormones to your plants. I hope that is an idea you try out next time. This looks like waaaaayyyy too much work! I will pass on that idea! But the video was very useful ! Thank you so much!
You are welcome - sounds like you have some good ideas too!! It's fun to experiment in the garden - and I always learn from everything I try, so no experience is wasted! The thing that I love about gardening is that everyone does it differently depending on what you like to do, your growing contains and the materials you have on hand. Thanks for stopping by!
GOH BOMBA I thought I saw them in 'Green Fingers' in Puchong. This shop has everything under the sky for gardening but some are ridiculously priced expensive.
TheTrueabundance CG:Thank you so much for tis compliment. I am glad that you notice and enjoy them. I think the shovel view has been officially rugged the Kim's Shovel Cam from it's recent debut episode at the compost pile. Thank you for your support! Camera Guy (your comment made my day by the way!)
Note to camera guy, Funny sometime a wife can bite off more then You can chew. 2nd note to camera guy, love the worm cam and the shovel cam .... 3rd note to camera guy, ...... do what wife wants..... sorry... but in the long run, wife will still love you .. Joe Bucci
Joe Bucci CG: Joe, this had me in stitches. You are correct on ALL accounts. Glad you like the Shovel and Worm CAM. I had better go, you know who is calling me......HA HA. Thanks again, Joe. Camera Guy
lmAo 0:08 - 0:24 = My Hubby's face when I'm talking about alllll the garden "remodeling" that *I'M* gonna do, because he's thinking "Oh. She actually means all that she's gonna have HUBBY do." "It's not like we have anywhere to be. It's ALLLL about the garden" ROFL I'd probably have layered the new soil with the layers of the old dirt (which actually looked pretty rich) so it could hold moisture better. The dustiness indicates a loooootta airy'ness that might prove equally (if not more) problematic as your other soil, in terms of retaining moisture. And also therefore not firm enough to hug roots the way they like under there (while also being able to breathe). But u guys'll be fine ;
TABULOUS1 ha, ha, I didn't even know what he was doing back there - we always have a lot of fun doing these garden projects together! We'll see how the new soil does, always a new adventure here!
How come your projects always end up as CG's projects? I think CG would have preferred to do the watering and have you fill the bed. (I get sucked into those types of home projects as well CG. She gets the idea and I always seem to get the work!) Have a great day and you CG get some rest. You are probably going to need it for another project next weekend! Remember it is Labor Day. So, you will get an extra day to get the labor done!
dakotabob10 CG: Dakota you are funny. It's kinda like a package deal with CaliKim. I was having fun and I really don't mind too, bad; but we both were beat after that. Dakota, you've been following a while now with us, thank you for that and for your encouragement to keep on filming. Best to you-Camera Guy
CG : I have been married for 43 years. I know how these things work. You guys have a great day and check out my 2 vids. I am not as polished as you folks but it may give Kim some ammo to fire back.
CG: I hope that Kim is not mad at me. I found your body language humorous. My comments were directed more to get a laugh out of you. I worked behind a desk as a manager for a major aerospace corporation. I had to be serious most of the time. Retirement has been bring out my inner class clown. You two have a great weekend and don't work too hard!
rob k. Hey Rob, it's all good...but when Kim did tell me we were pulling out soil that we just put in....I must admit, at first I was blah. Just out there having fun and hoping folks enjoy watching and find some inspiration to grow and eat healthy at the same time; that is a good day for us. Thank you again-Camera Guy
Thanks Kim and Camera Guy.
CG had me with his comedic timing. A lot of work but I bet pays off in the end.
***** CG: Ha, thanks, Vegitate; I was in a mood, and it was all in fun. I am glad you enjoy(ed) it. Thank you so much for watching/supporting and commenting. Camera Guy
I love the use of the 5 gallon buckets! That's how I do it. I'm sure the soil you are taking out will be great in time. Cover with mulch and get back to it in a year or two :) You and CG work really well together. I liked seeing the communication between you two. CG, you are welcome to grab a shovel and a bucket and visit the Daddykirbs Garden anytime you like HaHa.
Blake Kirby CG: Hey Blake, I'd come help you anytime. I think you are a great dad and gardener. I think I'd need a 24hr notice? I'll come out as long as you let me film?? Thanks, Blake, seriously, you have always been an encouragement to us. Camera Guy
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY If you guys ever make it to TX... bring your gear! I'd love to have an episode that was shot by the famous CAMERA GUY!! What you guys do is pretty amazing :)
Even the new soil looked aqua-phobic to me. I think that I would have mixed some organic matter (such as cow manure, mushroom compost etc.) into it and then, covered it with a mulch of straw, pea straw or lucerne hay to break down and add even more organic matter while helping to keep the water from evaporating. It also has the advantage of keeping your soil warm in winter and cool in summer. Your plants will love you for it.
Hahaha I love the looks and gestures your husband is giving you behind your back.
April Tuell CG: We laugh as we watch he playback, too, April. I am glad you found it funny---we try to keep the videos unique and unpredictable, as best as we can. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch our stuff! Camera Guy. Ok, my Saturday morning break time is over, I have to back out to the back yard now.....
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY That's why I love watching your videos, they're entertaining as well as informative. Keep doing what you're doing. :)
String beans, egg plants, or squash! They grow really easy especially the string beans (they produce a lot non-stop). We've had at least 10 meals out of our 10 string bean plants this summer lol.
Great video! I change the soil too in my bean trellis bed every year(since I can't move the bed or beans) , and spread it on other beds with all its nutrients from the beans.Camera guy looks as happy as my husband does on some of my projects I have him help. Still laughing...
Sheri Fischer Hey Sheri, I was actually having fun...but sometimes, like in the case of this project...it kinda just kept on going and going and .....but it's worth the harvest and the incredible taste of homegrown. I am glad you got a laugh out of it....you just HAVE to have some fun while filming and working out there...you just have to! Thank you Sheri, for watching and taking the time to comment, that really motivates me to keep filming...and working....Camera Guy
Kim, I'm a big fan of your channel and wish you the best with your new soil. One veggie I haven't noticed in your garden that you should think about planting in your new soil is Eggplant. Good Luck!
Joseph Lewis Thanks for the support, Joseph and for the suggestion - I actually did plant a few eggplants, just a month or so ago, so will be a late fall crop. Perhaps I'll plant some more for the winter - Happy Gardening!
Good luck on you new garden soil. Bet it will be awesome.
Patti Raithel Thanks so much for the encouragement! Will keep everyone posted.
Spinach and iceburg lettuce. That's what I'm about to grow
Erhka Okpala mmmm, sounds great!
In my planters I just use whatever bags of compost I can get cheap, top them up with similar stuff twice a year, and let the worms sort it out. Don't really have any problems keeping the moisture level up here in Yorkshire though, :)
Lemon cucumbers would work great in that area. Nice mild tasting cucumbers make every salad better and are fantastic with salt and pepper alone.
6771Randy mmmm sounds delicious! Thx for the suggestion!
WettaSoil is like crystals which are supposed to absorb water & therefore the soil remains damp over a longer period of time. It has been put into potting soil by manufacturers but it can also be bought separately so it can be spread around plants already in the garden. WettaSoil is almost a mantra here along with mulching
You are stunning and smart! You’re husband is a lucky guy 🙌
You could have had the soil tested for ~10$ at your local county agriculture extension office to see what (if anything) that your mix lacks. The report they provide to you will clearly specify exactly what & how much to add to make it what you need for whatever you let them know that you plan to grow in your soil.
Gardening is hard work sometimes,but well worth it....if you working with part shade,part sun....I had an area next to my fence in a raised bed,and I got the sun from noon to around 5 pm....I planted red everberring red raspberries...and they did wonderfully the first year...plant them early in the spring,and make sure your soil is on the acidic side,but not to much...I'm in zone 5 ...but neutral is ok too.....if you have any questions....go to UA-cam and check out Bill....GREEN GARDEN GUY....GOOD LUCK...HAPPY GARDENING...😁
Never seen such dry soil before so I doubt many would have to deal with wetting it like you show here. The soil you removed looked much better then this pile of dust.
***** Actually, it is much better soil, and once it is wet, it retains water very well, and hardly needs watering. The work up front is well worth it all season long! My plants are going crazy in it, that speaks for itself!
So it may sound weird, but I had similar issues with a "Mels mix" Style of soil that was heavy on the peat moss. Same thing, I'd sit and water for what seemed like forever and could turn the soil 1/2" and it was dry underneath. Did some google-izing and found that a wetting agent would cut out the tilling/wetting thing. Believe it or not a small amount of dish soap was encouraged as it breaks the surface tension and the water resistance and voila, wet soil. Worked like a charm CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY
I think you should grow corn it only takes 3 month for you to be able to harvest it so perfect for thanks giving dinner.Good luck on what you grow hope you get a good harvest
Epic Review Kid thanks so much for taking the time to watch and to give your suggestion! Will take that into consideration when deciding!
you can easily moist your superdry soil using regular concrete mixer and water hose. I made my own using old drill motor toy car wheels and a bucket it works great in small amounts and it not just moistures soil but even seperates from old roots.
p.s. Sorry about wrong spelling i am not english.
MrErnijs Great idea - I'm sure it would be quicker than my hose! And no problem about the spelling! Glad your DIY if working for you, love how these DIY projects are so creative and save so much money. Thx for stopping by!
Grow good soil and your soil will grow good food.
This looks like finely broken-down hugelkulture (which will retains its moisture really well).
Thanks for sharing!
Scarlett
Ps. watering as you fill is a really good tip it also helps if you can put your drip system under the soil near the roots. (where the plants need it most)
Great episode!
How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen you couldn't be more right about that! Stay tuned for planting video soon- and thx so much for watching, Scarlett!
How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen hmmm- never thot of that- great point! Perhaps I'll try that in one of my other raised beds. Thx for the tip!
How could I not watch your videos?? You fill them with such great home and gardening tips! I am definitely proud to say I am a CaliKim29 subscriber!
Scarlett
Ps. and have been (quietly) for quite some time now. :)
I hope the new soil works much better. I wonder if one of the issues you had with your old soil/Compost was that you did not water as well as you did now? Great tip, thank you! BTW the Camera guy did crack me up. Lol
FrostPlutarc CG: I hope so too, Frost. ! Glad you enjoyed the humor; we are committed to filming outside of the gardening videos box. Hopefully, keeps it interesting. CaliKim says, yes, she definitely did not water as much last time filling the raised bed....CameraGuy
Well done Kim (and camera guy), That looked like hard work in the heat. Maybe you should think about some form of water proof membrane against the brick wall to prevent the bed drying out and losing water through the brick. Paul.
Norfolk Allotments CG: Great idea Paul and thanks, too, for the nice words. We do have a liner up against the wall, but not a plastic one. Hmmmm, thanks! Camera Guy
Ohhhhh CaliKim29 - I swear you made this video for us! We purchased a bunch of expensive compost/top soil mix from a "reputable" place this Spring but everything turned from beautiful green to yellow when we transplanted :( Talk about devastation! We amended as much as we could and have an alright garden this year but at the end of September or beginning of October we are ripping everything out and emptying our compost bin in the beds and possibly planting a winter crop. Love your videos as always!
Melissa Blaske CG: we love comments this!! This really encourages us to keep on filming us doing stuff in the back yard! Keep us posted, ok! Oh, and sorry to hear about what happened, too. We feel your pain, sista'! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Camera Guy
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY I will absolutely keep two posted :) Feel free to see my garden on Instagram: oilenthusiast
Hopefully that new soil works out better for you, I think it will!
***** Thanks, Luke, me too!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY What did you do with the old stuff?
Lol... your CG doesn't really like to work in the garden, but he put a lot of effort to help you out :)
I hope u will get best result for whatever u decided to plant at your new soil raise bed.
Anna Sohan CG: I really don't mind; we actually have fun being out there together. I just follow her lead-I don't know what I am doing out there!. Thank you for watching, supporting and taking the time to comment. Camera Guy
You need a small electric rototiller to mix your soil.
gunlover1955 Yes, that would certainly be helpful. I always try to do things as frugally as possible, but if the price is right, this may be worth the investment! Thx for the suggestion!
Probiotic Farming is truly where it's at so check it out. I think you'll find it very interesting to say the least ;)
Farmer Charlie will check it out,thx!
Asparagus is delicious plant some.
shartne Great idea, I hadn't thought of that! Thanks so much for the suggestion!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY
you need patience with asparagus though. It can take 2 or 3 years to get started. But if you look after it, it should produce for you for quite a while!
TheTrueabundance
I got my asparagus growing woo hoo. I planted it from seeds. Its about 6 or 8 inches high now only a few months old. Its doing good. Not ready to eat until next year. LOL probably the year after but then i will have a lot.
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY You might want to keep in mind that asparagus is a perennial (permanent) plant. If you intend to plant an asparagus bed, take some time to figure out where would be the best place for it, since once it's in, it's in... pretty much for good.
I also think asparagus needs full sun (but I'm not sure), so do some good research on it before you commit.
OhPervyOne
You're right - asparagus is perennial. I believe in California asparagus will grow well in partial or dappled shade, to give it a welcome break from the hot sunshine.
I have had this same issue with many beds, at build time or when it becomes dry. I know you are trying to solve the problem of dry soil, but if you do not continue to add enough water every day to keep it at that level, it converts back to what you purchased. I can show you 30 cases of this same issue in my garden. I call it chasing the moisture. I had a batch of compost that appeared to repel water when it became dry, just like your soil. It is a science between drip lines and spraying the ground. Good luck on the new soil.
***** perhaps we should add some of the native soil from our backyard, then, which is pure clay. Maybe this would help hold the moisture. I"ll see how it looks after a week or so. I'm going to wait a month or so to plant until the weather cools a little anyways. Thanks so much for the advice, Joe!
You guys are great together!
TheDeco6 CG: Thank you Deco6. We are trying out some new things, but we do have fun together while working/filming in the backyard. Thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment. Camera Guy
Hi Kim, Yes... I'm a subscriber. I've watched a lot of your videos and I haven't heard you say anything about planting kohlrabi. In this video you asked for suggestions so here is one. It's a cross between cabbage and turnip and it has a great flavor. Also, it rakes very little space to grow them so they can be planted between larger plants. Let me know if you already grow them. I have grown some awesome gardens and although I've learned some things from you... I might have a tip or two for you. If your interested *~
+Wayne Miller Hello Wayne, thanks so much for being a subscriber! I have never grown kohlrabi but would love to! I appreciate the recommendation and any tips you can send my way! One thing I love about the garden community here is all the support everyone gives and the learning we all do from each other! Thanks for watching!
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY *~ Hi Kim, I have always loved the taste of cabbage heart, but do nott care much for the leaves. Kohlrabi tastes like the heart. If you look at it, it looks like a weird turnip. It is easy to grow and has a crunchy thing going on that I really like. It can be eaten raw or cooked to which is pretty cool.
I have a way of growing on a hill you might like too since you do that.
By the way, it might just be my opinion... but I doubt it. Watermelons grow better on flat ground and are cheaper to grow because the water does not run off.
We both know that one of the higher costs of gardening is the cost of water... Just a thought *~
I was going to email you but it said for business only so I didn't *~
I love watching your videos, I learn so much! I have Roku, so am able to watch it on my TV of a morning! Thank you and Camera Guy for taking the time to do these videos
+Kay Nolte Thank YOU, Kay for the feedback! And you are so welcome. As long as subscribers keep telling us they love it - we'll keep filming it! Thank you!
a sweet hard working couple thinking positively. all the best. try and add your old compost and mix in with it. You nay get the best of both world
Rohinton Irani Great advice and thank you so much for the encouragement and motivation.
That was some really interestingly dry soil. How has it worked out for you so far?
Brownbear working out great - since we wet it down from the ground up it is really retaining water well. Growing some kale and lettuce there right now - watch ua-cam.com/video/YJQAoKrqnKA/v-deo.html if you have a chance! Thx for stopping by!
I enjoyed watching the hard work you put in that day. I need a little motivation to start my raised beds this week :)
Looks like that bed needs some clay or coir as well to hold the moisture.
Best wishes with the new compost, Kim!
OneYardRevolution thanks, Patrick!
Here is another idea! Only grow what you eat the most!
The guy looks more like from the movie. Nice set of hot sunglasses and ready to do funky things. There you go... camera guy. Keep digging and you never know, THEY might dig into something intriguing....
Ha, ha! CG does look like he could be in the movies, doesnt he?! =) Love having his help in the garden. Thanks for watching!
Great job on the raised bed and replacing the old soil with the new. You need a wheel barrel instead of that garbage bin next time. Can't wait to see what you plant.
Larry Kirby you got that right! Stay tuned!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Help!!! I have too many tomatoes. Purple Cherokee, Lemon Boys, Golden Jubilees, Bradley Pinks, Beef Masters and Big Beefs. I still have plenty of canned tomatoes from last two years. Can you do a video on how you freeze yours? Also, how about tomato juice and pasta sauces?
Waw...nice zuchinni,good luck on your new rised bed. and...plant legumes or others you really like to eat, eggplants ,ockra,some peppers, and berries, like partial shade ,nice video,nice couple, thanks to share.
anamattus thanks so much for watching and for the great ideas!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY i thank you, the tips are priceless.
Didn't really get a good look at the soil as you were removing it but could it be that there were too many wood chips/too much wood mulch IN the soil. If so, this could have an adverse affect on production as rotted wood when incorporated into the soil (NOT when used as a top layer) can rob a lot of nitrogen from the soil while it is breaking down. I think it's great that you are producing some of your own food and inspiring others to do so and live a healthier life, thanks to the both of you. Hello from zone 2a.
+rain coast Yes, I believe that was exactly the problem! It's fun to experiment - I always learn so much from going for it and seeing what works and what doesn't! ! Thanks for the info and for your support of our channel too! Are you growing anything yet in zone 2B?
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Not growing anything yet, there is still snow on the ground but am gathering my resources, am planning to build some containers out of dissembled pallets as i have no place for a garden plot.
"Camera Guy" was worked way too hard. He needs a raise. :)
mcleod55 HA, Mcleod, I love it. I'm good, I'm overdoing it just a little bit-Thanks for watching and commenting. Camera Guy
U guys r so funny working together :D
To help keep the soil moist down deep, take a few milk jugs, poke a few holes in the sides around and inch from the bottom. Bury the jugs about two thirds down & spaced out 2 feet apart from each other. Fill with water occasionally. Water the bed normally as well. This will give your soil a deep soak.
Also, I agree with some of the other comments. I would have just top dressed and watered the old bed with compost tea. But, you brought in some excellent soil and reused the old. That's never a bad thing.
Jim S Great idea! And sounds quick,simple and inexpensive, which are usually the criteria I try to go by. Thx for the suggestion!
Grow legumes in the new area.
The reason I mention that growing legumes in the new area as a suggestion is because they do not need a lot of sunlight in order to go through their full life cycle.
bakshoe thanks for the great suggestion, will keep everyone posted!
Awesomre update you make a great team have a blessed week kale, herb bed, salad bed, leeks rhubarb ?
Looks like it was a great work out for you both..
Would the other "woody" looking soil make for a good mulch Kim?
Rob Bob it was - we love it! And that is exactly what we will be using it for, thanks, Rob!
Eggplant, hmmm? I wonder if I could get away with that in Norcal. We can get pretty cold in December. I think I'll research that a bit. I used the eggplant pots for some blueberry bushes (that failed.) I missed how pretty eggplants are.
Anywho, my new fall crop is pak choi. I think it'll be fun. Just a thought....
Shasta Erts I do have some eggplant going now, not producing yet, but starting too. I am thinking some greens for the winter, too.
***** great suggestions, thanks - I do like those quick crops!
Hi CaliKim29, Since you've gone Instagram I've lost you. Anyway I wanted to tell you that yesterday the next door neighbour put his grass clippings on my property and I was wondering why was he doing that. Didn't say anything but this morning fresh new day I went out and looked at the heap and total mind change and thought What a wonderful gift - this is lovely mulch to put on my garden and for my worm farm! So when I get some fruit & veggies I will return the gift.
Vicki Philp That is so awesome, what a blessing! And you can make some grass clipping compost as well! I'm sure he will love the fruits and veggies that you bring him as well. And I'm not too sure what you mean by you lost me since I've gone IG? I'm still here in the same place! Thx for watching and commenting, Vicki!
Vicki..
He probably doesn't realize its offensive to direct the lawnmower in your direction.
We men are constantly distracted with saving the world, saving kids from a burning school bus etc....
Communication is the key to successful relationships (even with neighbours). Remember we are not all raised the same and always as sensitive as required. Bring the subject up at the appropriate time with him.. calmly.. he'll get it.
oh. the spelling of neighbour is the correct spelling :-)
Add small amount of dawn soap or yucca when watering (wetting agent0 I add aloe to my teas I brew for this :)
Farmer Charlie thanks for the tip, FC! Will have to try it!
Hope there isn't a lot of rice chaffe in it as it tends to get moldy...and when moldy..its stinky!
Wouldnt perlite or vermiculite do better at moisture retention..or even peat?
James Lindberg we'll see, how it does, always a new adventure and learning experience in the garden!
Was this soil purchased from a nursery? Big box store? I looked kinda dry. Not that brown dark type of soil that you would think....
I have totally water repellant soil and although I have tried some WettaSoil my soil is still dry underneath. I've also heard used dishwashing water can be used
Vicki Philp have you tried watering it in layers as we did here? I've never used WettaSoil, what does this do?
Looks like the birth of a new youtube *comedy duo* :-)
OldGardenerGuy You think? We are experimenting with a little more "interactiveness" in our episodes...We do have fun out there though. Thank you for watching and commenting! Camera Guy
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY The shrugs of the shoulders the rolling of the eyes and the head at the beginning was straight from the silent movie era... Kim as saying one thing and your body language was saying another :-)
In our garden my wife is the brains and I am the muscle... it is a good combination :-)
Asparagus !
Hi CaliKim! I absolutely LOVE your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share the information you have. I have a couple of questions:
I'm located in AR, which means BIG weed problems. Thus, I have raised beds to avoid this. But, even with a raised bed, weeds always find a way to creep in. What are your thoughts on first placing cardboard at the base of the bed (like you did in another video), then add a layer of native soil (which is mostly clay), then a thin layer of wood chips (not mixed in so they don't rob Nitrogen)...then fill the rest up with compost?
By doing this, I'm trying to target two main problems: (1) weeds, and (2) over drainage. I want the beds to hold moisture, like you stated in your video, and I'm hoping that these extra steps will aid in that, in addition to the horrific weed problem we have here in AR. Curious what your thoughts are and any suggestions you may have.
Thank you!
Yes. You can plant radishes and potatoes! You did not have to do all that. All you had to do is get vermicompost and build the soil to the level you need. Two buckets/30 LB would have done the job! Plus vermicompost retains moisture and give growth hormones to your plants. I hope that is an idea you try out next time. This looks like waaaaayyyy too much work! I will pass on that idea! But the video was very useful ! Thank you so much!
You are welcome - sounds like you have some good ideas too!! It's fun to experiment in the garden - and I always learn from everything I try, so no experience is wasted! The thing that I love about gardening is that everyone does it differently depending on what you like to do, your growing contains and the materials you have on hand. Thanks for stopping by!
I try to buy the garden fork but don't have here in malaysia and I don't know where to buy oversea?
GOH BOMBA I thought I saw them in 'Green Fingers' in Puchong. This shop has everything under the sky for gardening but some are ridiculously priced expensive.
Hey loved that you got help on that project! lol, Any idea I have, I'm in charge of. Anyway great job you two and way to work so well together.
Omg Hilarious Camera man in the beginning
HA HA thanks! Just having fun out there-sort of. My favorite part is 3:30 thanks Jenell for watching and following! CameraGuy
I have ? Kim.. what do you do with the old compost that you grow with. Can you mix it with new compost or just add fertilizer..
just love the artistic camera angles. especially the one that seemed like a view from the end of your shovel - worm's eye view?
TheTrueabundance CG:Thank you so much for tis compliment. I am glad that you notice and enjoy them. I think the shovel view has been officially rugged the Kim's Shovel Cam from it's recent debut episode at the compost pile. Thank you for your support! Camera Guy (your comment made my day by the way!)
Is there an update on this project?
Note to camera guy, Funny sometime a wife can bite off more then You can chew.
2nd note to camera guy, love the worm cam and the shovel cam ....
3rd note to camera guy, ...... do what wife wants..... sorry... but in the long run, wife will still love you ..
Joe Bucci
Joe Bucci CG: Joe, this had me in stitches. You are correct on ALL accounts. Glad you like the Shovel and Worm CAM. I had better go, you know who is calling me......HA HA. Thanks again, Joe. Camera Guy
Live on camera guy, tomorrow will be a new day.. and a new chore, that won't be on film..
that was a job for the steel rake not a pitch fork...
Lol good stuff and fun;-)
Southpaw Davey glad you enjoyed it, I actually had no idea what he was doing behind me! He is a real ham, and we had fun! Thx for watching!
Why does Camera Guy look like an extra off Narcos though?!?! Lmfaooo! 😂 😂 😂
Do you know anything on banana trees
The dog steals your scenes?
lmAo 0:08 - 0:24 = My Hubby's face when I'm talking about alllll the garden "remodeling" that *I'M* gonna do, because he's thinking "Oh. She actually means all that she's gonna have HUBBY do."
"It's not like we have anywhere to be. It's ALLLL about the garden" ROFL
I'd probably have layered the new soil with the layers of the old dirt (which actually looked pretty rich) so it could hold moisture better. The dustiness indicates a loooootta airy'ness that might prove equally (if not more) problematic as your other soil, in terms of retaining moisture. And also therefore not firm enough to hug roots the way they like under there (while also being able to breathe).
But u guys'll be fine ;
TABULOUS1 ha, ha, I didn't even know what he was doing back there - we always have a lot of fun doing these garden projects together! We'll see how the new soil does, always a new adventure here!
That new soil looks a *_whole lot_* like wood ashes!!?
are the "water restrictions" hitting you yet? ......
How come your projects always end up as CG's projects? I think CG would have preferred to do the watering and have you fill the bed. (I get sucked into those types of home projects as well CG. She gets the idea and I always seem to get the work!) Have a great day and you CG get some rest. You are probably going to need it for another project next weekend! Remember it is Labor Day. So, you will get an extra day to get the labor done!
dakotabob10 CG: Dakota you are funny. It's kinda like a package deal with CaliKim. I was having fun and I really don't mind too, bad; but we both were beat after that. Dakota, you've been following a while now with us, thank you for that and for your encouragement to keep on filming. Best to you-Camera Guy
CG : I have been married for 43 years. I know how these things work. You guys have a great day and check out my 2 vids. I am not as polished as you folks but it may give Kim some ammo to fire back.
CG: I hope that Kim is not mad at me. I found your body language humorous. My comments were directed more to get a laugh out of you. I worked behind a desk as a manager for a major aerospace corporation. I had to be serious most of the time. Retirement has been bring out my inner class clown. You two have a great weekend and don't work too hard!
dakotabob10 CG:nah, you are fine, DB! Love it!
I am pretty sure the camera guy is now worried he has lung cancer at 0:40
***** ha, ha, could be!
Forget going to Crossfit class, garden instead!
Thanks for watching!
BROOKLYN NYC shirt ? Seriously, you're living in freak'n California !!
I don't get it ....
Cameraman gets no respect. What's up with that?
rob k. Hey Rob, it's all good...but when Kim did tell me we were pulling out soil that we just put in....I must admit, at first I was blah. Just out there having fun and hoping folks enjoy watching and find some inspiration to grow and eat healthy at the same time; that is a good day for us. Thank you again-Camera Guy