Thank you for the link for the kneeler! I have a horrible back and also chronic pain and fatigue from autoimmune issues. I'm going to get that kneeler and hope that it'll help me a lot! I appreciate that your garden content is really focused on helping those with disabilities still find ways to garden, because I need it desperately for my mental health!
My neighbor (Joe) works at a lumber mill. The mill uses very wide and long belts to move product. These belts have to be replaced often, I think monthly. The mill sets the belts out for employees to take home which is preferrable to paying for their disposal. When Joe landscaped his house, he laid these belts down wherever he was going to have gravel. He's never had weeds in his gravel. I was going nuts this summer with weeds so he brought me some belts. Some are water-pervious, others are not. Note: My neighbor had to bring the rolled-up belts in his unusually long trailer - that's how wide they were. And they are heavy. The two of us had a wonderful wrestling match with the rolled-up belts. My belts are safely sleeping under a tarp because sunlight makes them brittle. When I get around to installing them, I'm going to get a team of helpers because it means raking the gravel away, rolling the belt out, and shoveling the gravel back over the belts and doing this when it is cloudy. So go find a lumber mill and put an end to weeds forever.
This is an interesting idea, but I’d be very concerned about using these in areas with food growing since I doubt they are food safe materials and if there’s any plastic, microplastics could leech into the soil 😢
@@thecottagepeach I guess you could get the info from the mfr about that. I have a captivated garden area so nothing can go anywhere, and all my growing is in raised beds.
By Chronic Fatigue do you mean MECFS? You are doing so well with your channel given your illness. I was diagnosed MECFS in 2017 myself and I find it pretty hard getting to my allotment and doing jobs. Weeding is probably the task I find most frustrating/hardest as squatting and kneeling hurts my legs. I love the look of that kneeling pad. The fact it doubles as a chair is neat. I think I'd really appreciate the fact it has the arms to help me get back up. At the moment I use an old cushion that I wrapped in empty compost bags to kneel on whilst weeding. It's pretty helpful and thrifty but I think the kneeling pad would be a pretty helpful upgrade for me. I could also do with a hand tool like the Japanese weeder too. I do have a long weeding hoe but sometimes I find that's not always useful e.g. when my bed is covered and I don't want to remove the whole thing. Didn't know Clover was a nitrogen fixing plant. That's worth knowing.
Great video that was very informative! I also suffer from chronic pain & fatigue. My husband and I struggle with the keeping up the brushes every year. Would suggest some of the same strategies for handling large bushes? Including ones that need to be cut down aka weeds/invasive trees that are as big a bushes. You give me hope that one day I will garden again 😊. Your hair looks amazing!
Hmm that’s a good question! I’d think a lot of the same strategies could help but maybe I’ll try and do another video in spring covering that more specifically after I can do some research
Look into sapling puller tools....one is called the Extractagator(!) They make getting bushes and small trees/saplings out much easier. It's like a gripper head attached to a lever. Love that tool.
Johnson grass an foxtail requires heavy ditching hoe way before it matures. Pile the leaves high an the worms will come.❤️ i appreciate your pointers too..😅
For weed control, have you tried sowing any of the cover crop species that winterkill in your area? Like oats, crimson clover, field peas, etc. I assume you're in the northeast. Fall-planted, die down in mid-winter to a weed-suppressing mulch to plant into in spring. It works for a lot of gardeners but it depends on the situation. Enjoyed your video
I know this is kinda off topic but also pertaining to weeds in the garden is Bermuda grass. I am transforming my lawn into a garden but the Bermuda grass is out of control, how to get rid of it so it doesn’t smother out my veggies come spring?
Please wear sunscreen! Does not matter the weather, since unless the sun is down, then UV rays are radiating and will harm your cells. I appreciate your content and information as another chronically ill gardener, so I *had* to let you know you NEED to wear sunscreen anytime the sun is up. If it's night, then you're good, but clear skies, rain or snow, need to wear sunscreen at all times ❤❤❤
Thank you for the link for the kneeler! I have a horrible back and also chronic pain and fatigue from autoimmune issues. I'm going to get that kneeler and hope that it'll help me a lot! I appreciate that your garden content is really focused on helping those with disabilities still find ways to garden, because I need it desperately for my mental health!
Gardening for mental health is so important. I’m so glad you’re finding ways to make it work.
I love your videos! I have fibromyalgia & C-PTSD, so these tips help me so much!!! ❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad to hear that! It's important to listen to your body.
Hello
thanks for sharing such a beautiful garden
You are doing very well
keep it up
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
@thecottagepeach
You are very welcome
My neighbor (Joe) works at a lumber mill. The mill uses very wide and long belts to move product. These belts have to be replaced often, I think monthly. The mill sets the belts out for employees to take home which is preferrable to paying for their disposal. When Joe landscaped his house, he laid these belts down wherever he was going to have gravel. He's never had weeds in his gravel. I was going nuts this summer with weeds so he brought me some belts. Some are water-pervious, others are not. Note: My neighbor had to bring the rolled-up belts in his unusually long trailer - that's how wide they were. And they are heavy. The two of us had a wonderful wrestling match with the rolled-up belts. My belts are safely sleeping under a tarp because sunlight makes them brittle. When I get around to installing them, I'm going to get a team of helpers because it means raking the gravel away, rolling the belt out, and shoveling the gravel back over the belts and doing this when it is cloudy. So go find a lumber mill and put an end to weeds forever.
This is an interesting idea, but I’d be very concerned about using these in areas with food growing since I doubt they are food safe materials and if there’s any plastic, microplastics could leech into the soil 😢
@@thecottagepeach I guess you could get the info from the mfr about that. I have a captivated garden area so nothing can go anywhere, and all my growing is in raised beds.
By Chronic Fatigue do you mean MECFS? You are doing so well with your channel given your illness.
I was diagnosed MECFS in 2017 myself and I find it pretty hard getting to my allotment and doing jobs. Weeding is probably the task I find most frustrating/hardest as squatting and kneeling hurts my legs.
I love the look of that kneeling pad. The fact it doubles as a chair is neat. I think I'd really appreciate the fact it has the arms to help me get back up. At the moment I use an old cushion that I wrapped in empty compost bags to kneel on whilst weeding. It's pretty helpful and thrifty but I think the kneeling pad would be a pretty helpful upgrade for me.
I could also do with a hand tool like the Japanese weeder too. I do have a long weeding hoe but sometimes I find that's not always useful e.g. when my bed is covered and I don't want to remove the whole thing.
Didn't know Clover was a nitrogen fixing plant. That's worth knowing.
My fatigue comes from arthritis and endometriosis 💚 the tools are definitely a big help!
great info. love your tats.
Thanks for watching!
Great video that was very informative! I also suffer from chronic pain & fatigue. My husband and I struggle with the keeping up the brushes every year. Would suggest some of the same strategies for handling large bushes? Including ones that need to be cut down aka weeds/invasive trees that are as big a bushes. You give me hope that one day I will garden again 😊. Your hair looks amazing!
Hmm that’s a good question! I’d think a lot of the same strategies could help but maybe I’ll try and do another video in spring covering that more specifically after I can do some research
@ thank you that would be so helpful!! 🥰
Look into sapling puller tools....one is called the Extractagator(!)
They make getting bushes and small trees/saplings out much easier. It's like a gripper head attached to a lever. Love that tool.
@ thank you so very much! I will look into one in just a second. Appreciate the advice! ☺️
Johnson grass an foxtail requires heavy ditching hoe way before it matures. Pile the leaves high an the worms will come.❤️ i appreciate your pointers too..😅
Good to know!
@thecottagepeach I appreciate your patience..🫶
Starting from scratch.
What is the condition of the honey bee house?
Ok,,,i'm wating for the nex video
😊👍
The bees didn’t make it 😩 I addressed it on my Q&A episode a few posts back. the hive box is in the basement until next spring
For weed control, have you tried sowing any of the cover crop species that winterkill in your area? Like oats, crimson clover, field peas, etc. I assume you're in the northeast. Fall-planted, die down in mid-winter to a weed-suppressing mulch to plant into in spring. It works for a lot of gardeners but it depends on the situation. Enjoyed your video
I’ve never done a cover crop, but I’m definitely open to giving it a try!
I know this is kinda off topic but also pertaining to weeds in the garden is Bermuda grass. I am transforming my lawn into a garden but the Bermuda grass is out of control, how to get rid of it so it doesn’t smother out my veggies come spring?
Bermuda grass is a tough one. I’d try solarizing the area with a tarp
Good advice.
What’s your opinion on turning the soil in garden beds ?
No till is the way to go to preserve the microbial life in the soil 👍
There is no shame in paying someone else to weed - if you can afford it of course
The dream
Please wear sunscreen! Does not matter the weather, since unless the sun is down, then UV rays are radiating and will harm your cells.
I appreciate your content and information as another chronically ill gardener, so I *had* to let you know you NEED to wear sunscreen anytime the sun is up. If it's night, then you're good, but clear skies, rain or snow, need to wear sunscreen at all times ❤❤❤
I do wear sunscreen 👍
Weeding sucks 🤣
It’s not a favorite around here!