Working on expanding my raised beds,trying to come up with a raised bed just onions thinking of putting landscape fabric on it with slots cut in to plant the onions then some mulch on top to help hold water so it can soak into the soil. Yes pine shavings for the mulch.
the one thing i learned last year with radish is that i first never let it go to seed. from here on out i will always let it go to seed. the reason is they form soft tender radish pods. per tuber probably 50 times more food than the tuber itself. i was munching on soft tender slightly spicy radish seed pods all summer. dont let them get hard though or then they will toughen and so there you can save seed. but the radish seed pods are my new favorite!
Hi Luke , Happy New years to you and family. I love the fact that you are already out thinking about all the improvements for the next growing seasons. Very motivating for me . I also have a lot of respect for you seeing that you acknowledge all your followers by thanking them in a true enthusiastic manner . I really appreciate all the knowledge and passion you bring us.
Want to learn more about root knot nematodes, particularly in carrots. Am teaching my 16 year old grandson to garden, and I continue to learn more with him. Thank you!!
Happy New Year! I will be growing in mainly containers this year and building up my few little in ground spots. Hoping to find some good seeds from you that grow well in pots, tubs, buckets and the small grow bags I have!!
Happy New Year! I learned a lot of things from last year's gardens. The first thing is to make a more secure seed starting area so my cat won't eat my seedlings. 🙂
Yep. I want to have a plan and stick to it, and not just hold the tail of the tiger. To use my garden waste to compost a LOT more, rather than buying so much at the big box stores. To plant a second/fall crop of tomatoes, instead of waiting on old/suffering crops to recover from the oppressive summer heat of July & August.
Happy New Year! Love the seeds and your expertise. I am sifting through my collection for this year's garden seed pics and re-ordering some more. My favorite is the tiny tomatoes for snacking. All the best to you in 2026. 🎉
Thanks for sharing your thoughts for 2026. I'm going to work on planning and being more purposeful in what I plant. The last few years I've just winged it and I know that I can improve my gardens by having a plan.
Starting this year, I'm limiting the amount of new varieties I plant. The last couple of years I've been so eager to try all new things (particularly with tomatoes and the gazillion types out there) that I didn't plant enough of the "tried and true" varieties that I have had consistent success with. While it's fun to experiment, it's not so much fun when things don't work out and you have less of something than you planned for. I have set a rule for myself that, in the future, no more than 50% of my plantings can be ones I'm not familiar with.
Blackberries are the devil! They are super invasive in Northern California. Yes, I know there are thornless blackberries but I’ve had to reclaim too many gardens from blackberries to ever plant them.
I really appreciated the example of succession planting in a raised bed (radish>beets>beans>kale). Would you be able to do a video on different ideas for raised bed rotations with different types of crops? Id like to do that better this year too, but I’m not sure how. The most I’ve been able to do are two crops in a growing season.😂
One thing that I"m doing more of is covering growing beds with clear poly material. It increases the temp in the bed when it is cooler outside to help plants grow faster. It's basically a mini-green house. You can sow seeds & transplants earlier & they grow faster when it is cooler (that transition period you referred to).
Then when it becomes too warm, remove the poly cover & let nature do her thing.
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Working on expanding my raised beds,trying to come up with a raised bed just onions thinking of putting landscape fabric on it with slots cut in to plant the onions then some mulch on top to help hold water so it can soak into the soil. Yes pine shavings for the mulch.
🎉Happy New Years🎉
Happy new year Luke and family. Looking forward to 2026 migardener growing year.
the one thing i learned last year with radish is that i first never let it go to seed. from here on out i will always let it go to seed. the reason is they form soft tender radish pods. per tuber probably 50 times more food than the tuber itself. i was munching on soft tender slightly spicy radish seed pods all summer. dont let them get hard though or then they will toughen and so there you can save seed. but the radish seed pods are my new favorite!
Happy new year 🎉
Happy new year! May God bless you and your family!
I also love a tidy and attractive garden. Right there with ya.
Hi Luke , Happy New years to you and family. I love the fact that you are already out thinking about all the improvements for the next growing seasons. Very motivating for me . I also have a lot of respect for you seeing that you acknowledge all your followers by thanking them in a true enthusiastic manner . I really appreciate all the knowledge and passion you bring us.
Happy New Year. I am a new gardener and I am starting my second year. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have learned a lot.
You definitely inspired me to start garding about 5 years ago.. looking forward to new content in 26
Happy New Year Luke and fellow gardeners.
Flexibility can be sanity-saving, if not aesthetic! There is benefit to inter/multi-cropping annuals, anyway, so win-win. 🙂
Hey thats not fair, i have a foot of snow here
Want to learn more about root knot nematodes, particularly in carrots. Am teaching my 16 year old grandson to garden, and I continue to learn more with him. Thank you!!
Great video Ty!
Happy New Year! I will be growing in mainly containers this year and building up my few little in ground spots. Hoping to find some good seeds from you that grow well in pots, tubs, buckets and the small grow bags I have!!
Happy New Year! I learned a lot of things from last year's gardens. The first thing is to make a more secure seed starting area so my cat won't eat my seedlings. 🙂
Long time follower and just wanna say – what a nice friggen video 🙂 So excited to grow your seeds this year!
Yep. I want to have a plan and stick to it, and not just hold the tail of the tiger. To use my garden waste to compost a LOT more, rather than buying so much at the big box stores. To plant a second/fall crop of tomatoes, instead of waiting on old/suffering crops to recover from the oppressive summer heat of July & August.
Happy New Years😊
Happy New Year! Love the seeds and your expertise. I am sifting through my collection for this year's garden seed pics and re-ordering some more. My favorite is the tiny tomatoes for snacking. All the best to you in 2026. 🎉
I love this channel!
Happy New Year to you and yours. 😊
Thanks for sharing your thoughts for 2026. I'm going to work on planning and being more purposeful in what I plant. The last few years I've just winged it and I know that I can improve my gardens by having a plan.
Starting this year, I'm limiting the amount of new varieties I plant. The last couple of years I've been so eager to try all new things (particularly with tomatoes and the gazillion types out there) that I didn't plant enough of the "tried and true" varieties that I have had consistent success with. While it's fun to experiment, it's not so much fun when things don't work out and you have less of something than you planned for. I have set a rule for myself that, in the future, no more than 50% of my plantings can be ones I'm not familiar with.
Blackberries are the devil! They are super invasive in Northern California.
Yes, I know there are thornless blackberries but I’ve had to reclaim too many gardens from blackberries to ever plant them.
I really appreciated the example of succession planting in a raised bed (radish>beets>beans>kale). Would you be able to do a video on different ideas for raised bed rotations with different types of crops? Id like to do that better this year too, but I’m not sure how. The most I’ve been able to do are two crops in a growing season.😂
What is your recommendation for a "fall" tomato? I live in KY zone 6b/7a.
Thanks Luke. You do keep us motivated!
Question- Do you use any software for Garden Planning? Any recommendations?
One thing that I"m doing more of is covering growing beds with clear poly material. It increases the temp in the bed when it is cooler outside to help plants grow faster. It's basically a mini-green house. You can sow seeds & transplants earlier & they grow faster when it is cooler (that transition period you referred to).
Then when it becomes too warm, remove the poly cover & let nature do her thing.
Happy gardening in 2026!
It's easy to make resolutions! But great start to a new year! It's going to be great!
You're the reason I'm a better gardener. Thank you!!