Our Unique Way to Grow Blueberries in 24" Culvert pipe
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
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We ordered our blueberries here: www.willisorch...
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Culvert pipes can be found through culvert dealers, some hardware stores, and plumbing supply stores.
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I have a turtle story. When my granddaughter was playing t ball, the kids used to go to a ditch to look for turtles. On my way to practice there was a turtle in the driveway. I picked it up to move it and decided to take it for the kids to see. TWENTY years later, Turquoise is the happiest turtle ever. She sleeps in an aquarium and loves to interact with people. Her favorite special treat is cheese puffs! 😁
Maybe put her in the yard daily. They are used to be very mobil and traveling distances. She would really enjoy it! Strawberries are great treat! Yummy canned cat food and leafy greens and vegetables are great for her. With my Vet Med background have worked with many pet and wild turtles. And had one myself. My Gina Turtle and my Tansy Cat were the best buddies. They would both be at the sliding door to go out to hang out in the back yard together. (Gina was a type of Turtle that only went to the bathroom in water so she had free range of the house with access to a little pool that I set up for her in the house) They are great personalities! Most ppl have no idea❤
The squirrels will appreciate the blueberries.
Wow, that's so cool - 20 years!
@@tdhawk167 Yes, Turquoise loves playing outside in the grass. You don't have to worry about her running away because... well, she's a turtle. 🐢 😂
Ohh, I love turtles!! 🐢
I would love to see an update on your previous planting, especially Maverick’s strawberries. ❤😊
Nice to see another family project done, good fruit options😊
Loved the turtle. Excited you will have blueberries .🫐 🌻🌴
Great to see Maverick and Belle working alongside yous. You've brought them up so well! They don't see gardening as a chore but an adventure and that is as it should be.
To see Maverick filling the pots is amazing. I remember when he wasn't walking. Just a little guy and now look, how much he has grown up. How are the strawberries doing?
Great work with Belle and Maverick helping out also. It's nice seeing them learning about so many things in life that will help them in there adult life. Doug and Ashley you are doing a great job teaching your children life skills. Belle is growing up so fast such a pretty girl. As I often say she's a picture of Ashley! Maverick is the cutest, very smart already. I love how he's willing to be in the videos. Thank you for teaching us so many things along the way plus letting us into your lifes. We are here in Bervard county Florida it rained so hard yesterday it was a little scary. Take Care Be safe!! ♥️🙏🌴
Considering the flood potential and soil conditions I think this is a very good way to garden.
I love blueberries. My usual breakfast is plain yogurt and blueberries. It's often an evening treat. I appreciate info re aboveground planters. That type pipe seems so sturdy and resilient. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful tips. It's always awesome seeing the entire family working together.
Ashley's face lit up at the completion of blueberries planting! She was very happy. 😊
4:20 that turtle running downhill made my day 🥹❤️😂
Everyday we are learning Well said Mr Doug!
The turtle footage was priceless! 🐢❤
That was one healthy looking turtle. Thanks for the blueberry info.
I really like that you are planting fruit trees on your property. Blueberries are not my favorite but my family loves them. I wish you much luck on them
They aren’t my favorite either but I went blueberry picking a number of years ago with my daughter. I found a recipe for blueberry-lemon cookies that came out like muffin tops. Oh my goodness, they were so good, I still think about them! 😊
You had me at, "container plants." Thank you so much. Have a great day. ❤ Dreams Do come true, Ashley. Happy for you. 🙂
Great video! I loved it! So happy for Ashley! Loved the turtle! Hope she comes back often! Very educational, as well! Y’all continuously surprise! TYTY for sharing, as usual! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️
❤yeaaa Ashley your dreams coming true one at a time .!
You guys will be eating so healthy with all your gardens! Love this! Little Maverick is such a good helper!
Blueberries... great choice & very healthy! Love hearing Maverick's "BYE" ☺️ His cute little face.
There is nothing as satisfying as picking and eating your own fruit and vegetables...
Maverick is becoming quite the little helper !
Hi guys
Good luck on your plants
I can't believe how much Maverick has grown lol
And what a sweet little helper
Take care
And Bell is a wonderful little help too
I planted my blueberries in pure peat moss. No soil at all. I fertilize with with horse poo tea once a month. I also planted in “pots” buried in the garden. It works perfectly to keep the soil acidic
I have wanted blueberries forever, but I have extremely rocky very alkaline soil. Never thought about raised beds and my own soil.
I can understand Ashley's feeling of wanting to have blueberrys since you lived in NY, i have always wanted them also. I;m in Georgia now so i can grow them now too, LOL
Belle and Maverick are such good helpers!
This was so cool watching the whole family help planting the blueberry bushes. The turtle was an awesome surprise ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kokomo Indiana girl here.. Been watching since your metal detecting vids from here.. Now living vicariously through you.. TFS
I love every one of your videos. You have no idea how encouraging your family is to some of us to go after our dreams, work hard, then reap the benefits. God bless!
Can’t wait to see the blueberry bushes get big so you can pick blueberries with your kiddos !
I hope Ashley's blueberries produce huge amounts of blueberries for her, and the family.
That will be nice to have and i love the idea of fruit trees!!
Say hello to Maverick, he's so cute!! ❤
I loved the turtle shots.
Where I live in the UK we have ideal Blueberry soil, and in fact, we have wild bilberries growing around here. The smaller cousin to Blueberries, and very popular locally. Often picked for making pies, crumbles, jam, and recently, a local farm (that makes its own ice-cream) started making an ice-cream with some local bilberries in the early summer months, which sells out very quickly.
So for me it was easy to add a couple of Blueberry plants to some containers in my garden late last year, and they're already showing promising signs of fruit production. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I saw the community post about the bus being down for repairs. It's been a real workhorse for you, so not really surprising it needs some tlc every now and then. I'm hoping there are no delays beyond your control with getting replacement parts, and that you'll be up to full speed soon.
Stay safe, everyone. ❤
Congratulations on a dream come true. That is powerful. ❤
Just found your channel, loving it!
I am 2 season ahead of you on my blueberries. A couple of things I have learned.
For future, pull any flowers off your berries the first maybe even the second spring and you will help your plant establish itself.
Peat moss is a great start but will not get your soil acidic enough. You must buy a ph tester or send your soil samples off to the co-op or local university. Trust me your soil needs to be below 6 but at 5 it's probably more optimal. If you want to be organic cotton meal is your ph friendly fertilizer. You can get it at coop stores.
And lastly a cheap way to fill up your garden bed is to chunk a ton of smaller already breaking down sticks and even logs in the bottom before adding the top 8 inches of soil.
Looking forward to more videos.
The turtle slide to the pond was too cute. So excited ya'll get to have blue berries. I love being able to walk outside and have snacks. Hugs and love from Mississippi ❤
Just an FYI tip (learned it as a kid from my farming relatives at our family farm) When planting or transplanting plants, fill the hole you dig for the plant with water before you put the plant in. It's a bit more messy, but makes the transition easier on the plant💕❤
Duh I never ever thought about alfalfa pellets, easy and great idea. So, I bought a lonely blueberry bush last year, and later was told you must plant 2 or more together..........guess I'll buy 2 new plants and try them. Blueberries are awesome and freeze so easily
I love blueberries,when i was a child i would pick them with my Mom up in Rhode Island back in the 60s,so they really do bring back those memories which im so happy i have now...
Thank you for sharing your journey with us..❤❤❤
Blueberries to grow as your children grow! A lovely little orchard you'll have when you get your apple trees in, too! Self-sustaining, a little at a time. You have a wonderful little homestead and it's fun to go along with you on your day to day adventures. Sending love your way and prayers for success in everything you undertake! Blessed family! ❤🫐🍎
I love the idea of planting in the planters. Keeps everything neat and tidy and easy to garden.
So happy for Ashley and all of you to finally be getting the blueberries that you have hoped for! The kids will love seeing them grow and develop! And your audience will enjoy seeing blueberry smudges on Maverick’s face 😂
We bought some blueberry plants from a blueberry grower and he told us to dig a hole 18 inches square fill with peat moss and plant the blueberries directly in that. It worked well.
Maverick is so cute and so precious!
Happy, healthy and productive family!! May the blessing continue and slow down and smell the roses!
Hope y’all enjoy an abundant harvest of blueberries next year.
Maverick is becoming quite the helper! Your yard is better than a zoo! How are the strawberries coming along? Ashley looked pretty happy to finally get her blueberries. Nothing beats homegrown! His sharing of the corn kernels at the end of the video put a smile in my heart. Can i adopt him as my virtual grandson?
Loved the turtle. Belle should do art for berry markers. 😊 Everything looks great. ❤️
Great ideaDoug , Ashley I’m so glad you got your blueberries, I remember you always wanting them. I believe y’all have finally found your forever home, planting your gardens is a sign of belonging there and settling down ❤. Love ya family 🎉
One thing you might consider is to use Pine Needles or Pine Bark Mulch around your blueberries. We have been growing them for the past 17 years, and found that they love pine needles or chunky pine bark. It adds just the right amount of acidity to the soil and doesn't overdo it. Other than that, use a good organic fertilzer, like Espoma Berry Tone, and they'll do fine.
So good to see Ashley looking so happy, all of your family is. Nothing like being able to plant what you really want and will sustain you for years to come. Culvert-great idea of usage.
Ashley and Doug, you are doing AMAZING!!! 😎😎😎🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️
👍🏻👍🏻❤️birds ate all my blueberries last year! Hope to get some for myself this summer!
Turtle ❤
Great fruit to grow. Hope you have an abundant harvest. Everything grows bigger in Florida.
Well just kiss little Maverick on his cheek for me! He’s a darling little guy lol! Blueberries! I’m so happy for you Ashley! I can’t wait to see them flourish and so cool the kids can just go outside in the morning and grab a snack♥️. God bless y’all 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸
As usual, you've done your research and found the best way to do something. I hope to see some beautiful blueberries growing in your pipe garden. As always, it is fun to watch the family working together on a project. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
I’m still laughing out loud about the turtle sliding down into the water. Thanks for filming that and sharing it.
Love the garden beds, original, long lasting, and practical.
Happy to see blueberries planted. I would eat them throughout the year if I could.
I have some but the deers and other creatures eat most of them, and I am in the city!
You two are incredible! I'm always learning something new on your channel! And, Maverick is adorable!
Great idea for the blueberry containers. It's easy to see that you do lots of research before you begin a project.
Look at mr.M go to town with the shovel!
And of coure,Belle
The blueberry hedge is going to be great. That turtle running to the pond🙂
Maverick looks like a future berry farmer, putting finishing touches on the containers. 👋
Love the way the blueberries look in the garden ❤
Maverick, you tickle my heart! I can't wait to see your place in a year!!!
yay! you are getting things checked off one step at a time. Great progress on your home. Fresh blueberries are great!
Blueberries 🫐 !!!! Pies, jelly….. sounds delicious 😊
I plan to buy 24 inch tree rings that hold 5 five gallons of water. Especially useful when first planting new trees. Oddly they look a lot like your culvert tubing.
Hmmm...
The blueberry bushels (tried coming up with a cute name for them lol) turned out great! Pushing that tree line back and planting fruit trees will be amazing!! It will be absolutely beautiful as well as plentiful!! Exciting times you guys!! 😊
Good luck growing your new blueberries, so fun! That turtle was so cute🥰
Wow i love the idea of container blueberries! Hows the rest of the garden going?
Cute turtle! Reminds me of the turtle i had years ago. Hopefully youll see him again in your pond.
Some things we planted are doing okay. :)
Thanks for sharing this information with us! Can’t wait to see how they do for you!
Good morning! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love the culvert pipe idea. 🐢🐢I just got a reciprocating saw, and Doug, you make it look so easy! I'm still afraid I'm going to cut my arm off!😂😂
Thumbs up for the turtle content.
Good job on the blueberry’s have a great week 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Good luck with the blueberries. Good luck with your dreams. Come true.
Wonderful to see all of you together...I love how the wildlife around you is appreciated...bye☺💜🌴🌴
I love how you are innovative in the way you use ready materials. What a gorgeous turtle! Blueberries! Yummy!
Looks great! I didnt know that about the expansion of the bags of Peat Moss either. Great idea with mixing in the Alfalfa.
You can give Maverick his own garden then he can give the corn something to do ... 🙃😊enjoy those berries
I love blueberries, glad you got them started!
I'm in central Florida I have several blueberry bushes. I save my coffee grounds and use those around the bushes to vamp the acidity of the soil.
Love seeing tortoise bolt to water.🐢
I loved the turtle footage 💚🐢
Love blueberries have them for breakfast every day, looking forward to the progress of the plants.
Very interesting video. Your home is going to be total paradise. Like others have commented, the turtle is great.
Lot of good gardening information here. Thank you!
You will really enjoy these blueberries so much! Everyone working together! The culvert idea is wonderful! Thank you! Hello sweet maverick Belle!
Looks great have a bountiful harvest.
Welcome to Florida!! Love your ideas for the raised gardens!! I sent you video to hubby hoping we can do the same on our Florida farm.
I really hope this is your forever home , you seem so happy ❤
Wow !! Your property is looking Awesome !! Great work, guys.
Go you your local Wal mart into the sewing section and buy gauze. Cut pieces big enough to cover each of those. I grow blueberries blackberries and raspberries and the birds will take everything!
That up close of the turtle was fantastic! He's faster than i thought.
Blueberries are great to eat off the bush, on foods, frozen on a hot day or my personal favorite....dehydrated. Will you be making your own compost or does that invite more pests than wanted?
Yea, eventually we will make a compost area.
Blueberries are so delicious and so healthy! We hope they thrive for you!🫐🙂
Cool hat Maverick, good your there to supervise 😅😂😊
I love your blueberries bushes too. So awesome.
Wow to have them shipped they came looking beautiful and very healthy! So happy that you guys are thinking of clever ways to make gardens !
The blueberries look great and should form a very nice hedge. I mulch mine w pine needles and cones - they really(!) make a huge difference in the taste. My little city lot easily acommodates 4 bushes, they thrive. Bye Maverick! ❤
Using an organic, dry, well balanced plant food containing microorganisms can be beneficial.
Thank you.
Oh, consider timing which is spring.