Less work in the garden means more time to enjoy it, so we’re dedicating this pre-Labor Day episode to labor-saving ideas.
Show notes | Episode 104 | 8-31-2024
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I totally agree with” cramgardening”, my gardens have that style! 👏👏👏
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Such great information…never borered! 🐛
Thank you for annnother great show! Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
You can make beautiful bird baths from the rhubarb leaves. It's easy to do & the cost is around $10. ❤😊❤ They are gorgeous, too!
Great show….thanks
Not likely to get the full berry set as shown on Red Balloon without also planting an Allegheny or an viburnum, which are not Zone 4 hardy
And no planting perennial grasses in fall too
Thank y’all very mulch for all the awesomeness! 👏🏻
My Root Slayer shovel is my labor-saving device!
I struggle to keep most Arborvitae alive there in eastern NC, zone 8, sandy soil. Anna’s Magic Ball and Tatertot Arborvitae are the exceptions.
would absolutely love to have you both share pictures of your gardens
I prefer touching plants too. Meaning no space between plants. 😉
Where did you get your hose cart?
I used cardboard and have no grass left, it is called lawns to gardens.
How close to the foundation can you plant shrubs?
I really enjoy your vidoes. Would love to see an example of cram gardening over time with pictures and an explanation of how much editing was needed.
Great episode! I loved the discussion about labor-saving tools—especially the onion hoe! It’s amazing how something so simple can make such a big difference in our gardening routines. Also, I completely agree that fall is one of the best times for planting; the idea of focusing on root establishment is such a smart approach. What other tips do you have for maximizing fall planting success?
Quick connects everywhere…but they need to be the same brand, or they won't connect or they leak like mad.
Another great show – thanks!! Tools – I have a pick-axe I bought maybe 20 years ago that is probably my most used tool, but there are a few spots in my yard that my pick-axe can’t handle. That’s when I pull out the one my dad gave me – it’s at least 50 years old and it’s a beast. It wears me out to use for very long. Anyway, said all that to say I totally agree with checking out estate sales for old but great tools (or whine til your dad gives you his!).
I get that by neighbors all the time. You are creating a lot of work. Which sometimes makes me feel bad. I'm creating nature for butterflies bees, and hummingbirds. We bought a corner unit there was 25K plus grass. I love grass but not a lot. like grass pathways i love. I hate big lawns. To me that, is a lot of work. I bought nine of your sprinter boxwoods a few weeks ago. Will they be ok? Also what would you do if you buy them late in October half off should you keep them in the pots near a certain part of the hose or how to keep them from not freezing?
Would love to see your gardens, Stacey and Rick.
Quick connect never works for me either.
If the cart doesn't connect to the house how does it work?
Stacey and Rick, would you please show us your zero grass “lawn”?
I think I want the Red Balloon! Question, how long will it take to grow 6 to 8 feet tall?
Love your show, as usual!!! I grew up SW of Grand Rapids MI on a small farm. Our rhubarb was fertilized yearly by a couple shovels of composted cow manure on each plant. They grew 4 ft high every year. Wish I had dug some for our current home. 😢
Thank you so much for this! So many useful ideas! ❤❤❤