Love your channel! I live in the Austin area and you have been a trove of information. I wish you offered classes for us locals that could use the help. Keep up the good work!
Thanks again. I feel like your channel helps by holding my hand while gardening for the first time in Central Texas. Of course, I pick THIS year to start a garden, lol! It's been okay though - it's Texas Toughening me up.
I'm glad I can help! My experience growing here since 2009 has taught me to be prepared for extremes and inconsistent seasons. Building up resources for season extending systems, and early planting followed by succession planting is a good strategy. 👍🏼✨
@@newgardenroad Thank you and great advice! I just watched your video about summer planting and am excited to try the okra. I've already started the blackeye peas and they are taking off!
Oh no! I have been dreaming of a large tunnel structure over my raised beds covered in shade cloth. That could make a huge difference for growing tomatoes, cucumbers and melons.
I harvested yellow onions on May 8th and the red onions on June 5th, but the red onions never got soft necks. I've grown these varieties for years and it was peculiar. The red onions didn't size up as well but they had good quality.
I know it’s been a long time since you wrote that, but I think we’ve had enough rain now! LOL Of course, a month from now, that could all change again; Texas weather is so unpredictable this time of year. Be blessed everyone, in you gardening and in everything!😁
I am in Dallas and this is my new favorite Gardening channel!! Can you add a link to tools that you are using in this Video to make your shading for the sweet potatoes.
Thank you!! Here are a few links to explore. I love these clips and for reference I used 16 for this particular shade structure. C-BITE garden clips (affiliate link): www.amazon.com/dp/B08TB2FZJG?tag=onamznewgarde-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08TB2FZJG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.LWP290N8Q6CM I purchase my shade cloth locally, but I believe this is the distributor they use: shadeclothstore.com/product/40-black-shade-cloth/ The size of spring clips needed can vary, so I keep several sizes on hand. www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNDRPHB/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08BNDRPHB&pd_rd_w=caUgb&content-id=amzn1.sym.999c0877-3704-4f0f-9726-eebf80846a35&pf_rd_p=999c0877-3704-4f0f-9726-eebf80846a35&pf_rd_r=NZ1K5A0D74WBM9T01C5C&pd_rd_wg=ONvL9&pd_rd_r=bfece7b8-4eb6-485b-953a-a51d8c4883cc&s=hi&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySjY0QUQyQjAyUlpWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE3MTg0MjJFS1VESUpLNzE2MyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA3NDU2Q04zNk1ZSFFRUU40JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== I used 4' and 6' sturdy stakes in this video. The shorter ones going into the soil are 4' stakes that I cut in half : www.amazon.com/Sunnyglade-Stakes-Garden-Tomato-Supports/dp/B082DZRNQ8/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=39BJBNCJDQV4Z&keywords=sturdy+stakes+4+feet&qid=1657926755&sprefix=4%27+sturdy+%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRkVYRlQ1R0xKME5SJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY3NTE3MTJVUllSNkpXME80TSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDQ2MDM4MlBQTkxMMTUzQjFYUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= I hope that helps!
Take the time to build the soil over several seasons. Compost, compost, compost. Don't leave the soil bare. Cover crops are a good source of organic matter, chop them up and scatter over the rows. Collect fallen leaves in autumn, shred them and make leaf mold, they're black gold. I hope that helps!
I’m super happy to have found another Texan UA-camr!! Enjoying your vids. I’m in Houston area but originally South Tx …where the struggle to grow is REALLL‼️😵💫
This is my first year growing sweet potatoes in East Texas. I planted mine in early spring. I know you're a bit further south. Just wondering....not sure how to phrase it...why summer and not spring? Thanks!
Hi Kate! Here's a link if you want to check them out, it's from my Amazon storefront www.amazon.com/dp/B08TB2FZJG?tag=onamznewgarde-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08TB2FZJG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.LWP290N8Q6CM&th=1
That's a tricky one without seeing it, is there mulch up to the base of the plants? If so I would pull it back. White mold itself, particularly after a period of rain isn't alarming. That can be mycelial growth which is active soil biology (a good thing).
I’m in Texas between Houston and Galveston. How often should i be watering by Orange tree that’s in a container? Also should I move it out of full sun with the temps getting so high?
Hello! How often to water varies according to the soil structure, the size of the container, and how developed the root system is. We need that soil to dry out a bit in between waterings. Citrus do not like to have soggy roots. I check mine by sticking a finger in the soil by about two inches and if it feels dry at the tip, I give it a good soak. Mine are growing in 10-12 gallon containers and they've needed water every 2-3 days. You may want to move it out of the full sun if the leaves are getting scalded, and this is the time of year I start to notice that on my trees. Ideally they get some shade in the late afternoon, and for me that's about 3pm. I hope that helps!
@@newgardenroad I'm in San Antonio and just reading this. I have 3 citrus trees all in 20 gallon containers...My concern after reading your recommendations for watering is that I've watered too much even though the containers are set up to allow water to flow right out of them without gathering up at the bottom. With that said however, I've watered every single day out of fear from this intense heat wave we've been in as you well know. And even watered a couple times during the night and then again in the morning. They seem okay but then again, they also seem like they could be doing better. I've watched your video about caring for citrus trees and in fact bought many if not all of the recommended fertilizers and soil amendments. But after reading your reply above to the previous query, I am a little worried that I'm over doing it. Your thoughts please....
Thank you! My irrigation comes from a company called Submatic and I have purchased most of the supplies from The Natural Gardener here in Austin. Here's a short video on my setup ua-cam.com/video/QMWVgFjqDC4/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video - I'm also in Austin and struggling with the heat as well - looks like the rest of this week is going to be just as bad or worse :( Question: where do you get your pine needles? I've been using straw from my local feed store, but it always has seeds in it so I have to do some pulling until it ages. I've looked now and again for pine, but just haven't seen it. Thanks!
What can you plant through August? ua-cam.com/video/NxJBx9K1vMw/v-deo.html
Great tips! Stay hydrated 🥵
Thank you! Will do! ✨
Always good to point out
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Love your channel! I live in the Austin area and you have been a trove of information. I wish you offered classes for us locals that could use the help. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Brian!
Stay cool and hydrated friend. Awesome Vlog!
Thanks very much! 🙏🏼✨
Thanks again. I feel like your channel helps by holding my hand while gardening for the first time in Central Texas. Of course, I pick THIS year to start a garden, lol! It's been okay though - it's Texas Toughening me up.
I'm glad I can help! My experience growing here since 2009 has taught me to be prepared for extremes and inconsistent seasons. Building up resources for season extending systems, and early planting followed by succession planting is a good strategy. 👍🏼✨
@@newgardenroad Thank you and great advice! I just watched your video about summer planting and am excited to try the okra. I've already started the blackeye peas and they are taking off!
I also picked this year to start a garden here in Odessa, Tx (desert, zone 8a). It’s been eye opening and brutal to say the least, but I keep trying!!
Excellent. Great information!
Glad you enjoyed it! 💜
Geez , Southeast texas here and my garden is totally gone ..
Glad yours is doing well .
Oh no! I have been dreaming of a large tunnel structure over my raised beds covered in shade cloth. That could make a huge difference for growing tomatoes, cucumbers and melons.
@@newgardenroad i totally agree with you 😂
As you know we start early in the season for tomatoes. But it would be nice to prolong growing them 😁
My onions were completly ready at least a month ago...im a little north of u.
I harvested yellow onions on May 8th and the red onions on June 5th, but the red onions never got soft necks. I've grown these varieties for years and it was peculiar. The red onions didn't size up as well but they had good quality.
Terrible here near dfw. Drought and heat. LORD help us. I think He will.
Best wishes!
Praying for rain for everyone that needs it. We needed it in GA. It's finally started to rain the last week in June.
I know it’s been a long time since you wrote that, but I think we’ve had enough rain now! LOL Of course, a month from now, that could all change again; Texas weather is so unpredictable this time of year. Be blessed everyone, in you gardening and in everything!😁
Agreed. Ive hardly been able to plant some things because the soil is so wet. Nonetheless still a needed blessing
I am in Dallas and this is my new favorite Gardening channel!! Can you add a link to tools that you are using in this Video to make your shading for the sweet potatoes.
Thank you!! Here are a few links to explore.
I love these clips and for reference I used 16 for this particular shade structure.
C-BITE garden clips (affiliate link): www.amazon.com/dp/B08TB2FZJG?tag=onamznewgarde-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08TB2FZJG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.LWP290N8Q6CM
I purchase my shade cloth locally, but I believe this is the distributor they use: shadeclothstore.com/product/40-black-shade-cloth/
The size of spring clips needed can vary, so I keep several sizes on hand. www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNDRPHB/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08BNDRPHB&pd_rd_w=caUgb&content-id=amzn1.sym.999c0877-3704-4f0f-9726-eebf80846a35&pf_rd_p=999c0877-3704-4f0f-9726-eebf80846a35&pf_rd_r=NZ1K5A0D74WBM9T01C5C&pd_rd_wg=ONvL9&pd_rd_r=bfece7b8-4eb6-485b-953a-a51d8c4883cc&s=hi&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySjY0QUQyQjAyUlpWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE3MTg0MjJFS1VESUpLNzE2MyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA3NDU2Q04zNk1ZSFFRUU40JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I used 4' and 6' sturdy stakes in this video. The shorter ones going into the soil are 4' stakes that I cut in half : www.amazon.com/Sunnyglade-Stakes-Garden-Tomato-Supports/dp/B082DZRNQ8/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=39BJBNCJDQV4Z&keywords=sturdy+stakes+4+feet&qid=1657926755&sprefix=4%27+sturdy+%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRkVYRlQ1R0xKME5SJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY3NTE3MTJVUllSNkpXME80TSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDQ2MDM4MlBQTkxMMTUzQjFYUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I hope that helps!
Best advise for a local first time survival gardener? My soil is clayish and extremely rocky 7.2ph. I am attempting 5 fifty-foot rows from scratch
Take the time to build the soil over several seasons. Compost, compost, compost. Don't leave the soil bare. Cover crops are a good source of organic matter, chop them up and scatter over the rows. Collect fallen leaves in autumn, shred them and make leaf mold, they're black gold.
I hope that helps!
I’m super happy to have found another Texan UA-camr!! Enjoying your vids. I’m in Houston area but originally South Tx …where the struggle to grow is REALLL‼️😵💫
Thank you!!
This is my first year growing sweet potatoes in East Texas. I planted mine in early spring. I know you're a bit further south. Just wondering....not sure how to phrase it...why summer and not spring? Thanks!
We can start growing them in spring and plant successively through mid-summer. I don't always get mine started early, but I aim to.
Nice compost pile!
Thanks! 🪱✨
Are u not.starting your.fall stuff..???
I will start some brassicas later this month, and I do a lot of direct seeding starting in September.
Where do you get those clips for the green stakes? I've not seen those before!
Hi Kate! Here's a link if you want to check them out, it's from my Amazon storefront www.amazon.com/dp/B08TB2FZJG?tag=onamznewgarde-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08TB2FZJG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.LWP290N8Q6CM&th=1
Help! I have fuzzy white mold on the soil at the base of my southern peas. How do I get rid of it??
That's a tricky one without seeing it, is there mulch up to the base of the plants? If so I would pull it back. White mold itself, particularly after a period of rain isn't alarming. That can be mycelial growth which is active soil biology (a good thing).
I’m in Texas between Houston and Galveston. How often should i be watering by Orange tree that’s in a container? Also should I move it out of full sun with the temps getting so high?
Hello! How often to water varies according to the soil structure, the size of the container, and how developed the root system is. We need that soil to dry out a bit in between waterings. Citrus do not like to have soggy roots. I check mine by sticking a finger in the soil by about two inches and if it feels dry at the tip, I give it a good soak. Mine are growing in 10-12 gallon containers and they've needed water every 2-3 days.
You may want to move it out of the full sun if the leaves are getting scalded, and this is the time of year I start to notice that on my trees. Ideally they get some shade in the late afternoon, and for me that's about 3pm. I hope that helps!
@@newgardenroad I'm in San Antonio and just reading this. I have 3 citrus trees all in 20 gallon containers...My concern after reading your recommendations for watering is that I've watered too much even though the containers are set up to allow water to flow right out of them without gathering up at the bottom. With that said however, I've watered every single day out of fear from this intense heat wave we've been in as you well know. And even watered a couple times during the night and then again in the morning. They seem okay but then again, they also seem like they could be doing better. I've watched your video about caring for citrus trees and in fact bought many if not all of the recommended fertilizers and soil amendments. But after reading your reply above to the previous query, I am a little worried that I'm over doing it. Your thoughts please....
Have a link or info on your irrigation? Thanks and great video
Thank you! My irrigation comes from a company called Submatic and I have purchased most of the supplies from The Natural Gardener here in Austin. Here's a short video on my setup ua-cam.com/video/QMWVgFjqDC4/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video - I'm also in Austin and struggling with the heat as well - looks like the rest of this week is going to be just as bad or worse :( Question: where do you get your pine needles? I've been using straw from my local feed store, but it always has seeds in it so I have to do some pulling until it ages. I've looked now and again for pine, but just haven't seen it. Thanks!
I get my pine needle mulch at The Natural Gardener. Best wishes! ✨
Thanks for sharing, motivating me to work my compost. Where do you source your pine straw mulch? This heat is insane, 110 degrees tomorrow!
Alright you can do it!! I get my pine straw mulch at The Natural Gardener.
From where did you buy the sieve for compost ?
I purchased it locally in Austin at The Natural Gardener. You can find similar styles on amazon.