A garden is a labor of love, and there are few things in life more rewarding than your own vegetable garden or food forest full of fruit trees. Every person I meet that sees my garden is thrilled by it and wishes they had one of their own, but so few people these days actually have a backyard garden.
Why do so many people want a garden but not have one? I think it is because the thought of starting a garden can be confusing and intimidating, the commitment can feel overwhelming and the fear of failure is high. Being a beginner gardener can be challenging and it may sound hard to start gardening from scratch.
Never fear – starting a garden is actually EASY and FUN! In this video, I share 5 tips to become a successful gardener that will make beginner gardening easier and less intimidating. These gardening tips are my secrets to success, and it’s why I always find a way to have great garden harvests even in tough years. I want to pass on this gardening advice for beginners to encourage more people to grow big, no matter what size your space is!
If you have any questions about these gardening secrets, gardening for beginners, want to know about any of the things that I am growing in my garden, are looking for any garden tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!
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35 Comments
I have a fig tree in my garden, and I live in a desert and whenever it gets fig rust, and whenever I use a pesticide it doesn’t work, and since I live in a desert, figs aren’t a disidous tree in my area, what should I do??
Thank you, much helpful
Just out of curiosity what is your career field?
I agree 100% with perennial trees. Just plant them. Stop talking about it!
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Research is helpful but i find Trial and error teaches me the most
Good video very helpful
Thank you
nice, that last tip is pretty good. I'm gonna get the rain barrel and drip hose for next year. I'm growing in New Jersey and we get a decent amount of rain.
Another good video with plenty of tips, It took me a while to make that first step. Next year will be focus on putting in more berries. And maybe a few more fig varieties. Maybe grab a few of the ones you post on figbid. Never know what you may want to add. Fantastic layout you have designed. Wish I had more flat property….I am quite limited.
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A great video and very useful tips, thanks for this!
What a great and inspiring video! Excellent quote which i paraphrase: "Don't let perfection become the enemy of good".
For me, i was delaying to plant a real garden because i wanted to move elsewhere, so i kept many small fig trees in buckets, etc. And stored seeds in the refrigerator.
But now, i have planted most of the fig trees right in the ground, had bales of straw for mulch brought here by a farmer, and am getting cut grass wherever possible. I'm also building grow shelves out of scrap wood, and the lights are soon to arrive. That way i can grow food inside during the winter, also.
One more thing: I have been active in a fig forum and several years ago, received cuttings of an unknown variety from New York. This became one fig i actually planted in-ground about two years ago, and not only is it a gorgeous tree now, but i am STILL harvesting figs from it! (Zone 7) And oh, are they delicious. The figs now are not as excellent as those earlier in the year, but i am still thrilled.
Your garden with fig trees is very beautiful, and i love your dog, too 🙂
Hi there, i have a dwarf fig tree which bore 12 unripened figs in growing for 3 months. Approximately 18 " tall with no side branches. Shall i cut it down in Kan.2021 to 12" and make a few new scions to plant ?
I agree. This is one of your very best presentations. Thanks mate.
You have accomplished a great deal in the span of two years. You put a great deal of effort into the wonderful oasis you created. Very motivating!!!
Umme, uum….. Ur Jacket! … No, no I don't like to say! (ur jacket got only 40% number!) pls don't mind.
My goal this year after watching your channel.was to plant many different fruit trees. We have the mandarin oranges, figs, paw paws, bananas plus many others. Thirty one so far. Thanks for all the good info on how to take care of them. The idea is to plant for the future. The trees are easier to take care of than the vegetables. Our other goal was to build a lean-to Screen House. We're in zone 9 and a green house is too hot for us here, but a screen house is like growing with a row cover, it lets the light and rain in but keeps the bugs and raccoons out. We are almost finished with it, just have to build the garden beds inside. Hoping to have strawberries, melons and corn this year finally. Also Baker Creek had finally gotten in the Beit cucumber in stock, so I am now prepared to try those cucumbers you had.
Ellen, Florida Gardener (your dream zone)
What is your soil combo for the citrus trees?
Thanks for the encouragement! Happy Thanksgiving!
I agree ! Just do it ! Things will came together if you start ! Thank you for the upload!
Bub do you have a P.O. Box?? Got some seeds I would love to send you from here in Arkansas!
Good soil is a multi-year project. Plan now for getting soil for spring, etc. Leaves, compost, kitchen scraps, horse manure.
You have such a wonderful garden!
Would appreciate if you could share what type of camera you use to record everything?
Good video! The fun of gardening for me is trying something new, whether it is a new variety or a new way to try to grow something. The experimenting is what makes it interesting. I would add one thing. Do not be afraid to fail. You will have failures but they are just learning experiences. The weather is not always the same every year and neither are the pest pressures. One thing to keep in mind that even if you have been gardening for 30 years, that is basically only 30 times to fail or succeed. Just keep trying!
Another excellent video! Great advice . Congratulations on such an awesome garden. You’ve accomplished a lot in 2 years.
I have only a condo balcony for space. I started out with 2 tomato plants and basil plant. Each year I’ve added more plants, herbs and flowers. Some success. Some not so much. But I enjoy learning mostly from mistakes or problems as they arrive. For me, it’s all about the journey. Thanks for all your awesome videos. Zone 9😎🌵
Another great video! Thanks for the info.
Excellent very good advice . Thank you.
I learn much from you even i'm in tropical climate and i love figs too. It really help me plan better for my balcony garden. All the best for you, keep the good work.
I love your figs and would like to know where you get them .
Thanks for the tips. Affordable gardening is so important.
So inspirational! 👍
Omg, Dale interruptions are adorable! 😊
Do you have an update vid on your paw paw trees??
This is so true, I really like your “tour” videos and keep putting off the raised bed gardens until “next year”. After your video about the cherry tomatoes, I picked up a couple of tired starters (same variety) from the super market and a few basil plants and put them in containers. That is my garden for 2021 (besides my fig tress- 10 of those overtaking my deck, but full of figs). Certainly not my end game, but enough to make fresh pesto with tomato and mozzarella salad!
It is so attractive to see a man that actually knows how to grow a garden, to grow any plants for that matter!….. That used to be looked at like a woman's job but all people men and women need to know how to be self-sufficient if it come down to it. Men are providers so to see a man that provides his own food with his own hands!!! There is just something so sexy about that