Companion Planting Vegetables Container Garden Update

31 Comments

1. JandS 11 years ago

   I do 3 lots at the community garden and raised beds in the back yard, my thought is night crawlers are good but ive hear the small red ones are better, and you get them by organic matter,,, I have them now but I started with not so good dirt,,, I am doing the compost tea I have only did 3 rounds of it and about anytime I move the soil I see small red worms, and now my soil is great, plants too. Bag of manure compost and h20 I make a trash can ,,stir like soup and pour it on!

2. JandS 11 years ago

   I use about half a bag per 35 gal trash can.

3. fatpius 11 years ago

   almost every city, even very small ones have a recycle center where ppl can bring their paper products. cardboard is a great find. maybe a moving company could pass some your way. see imstillworking's vid abt adding sand and clay. it's in response to my suggestion of adding sand..its not that simple. good luck.

4. scotty kinder 11 years ago

   Looks good Roosevelt. Thanks for sharing.

5. MrBarrytone 11 years ago

   Great update! I did some weeding today, I'm gonna make some compost tea with what I pulled up. I pulled dandelions too… I haven't been able to bring myself to try eating them yet… I know that's silly cuz they're just another perfectly edible plant and I love growing edible plants! I'll definitely give it a go next time I find one… which will probably be when I do more weeding tomorrow… 🙂

6. jodajean1 11 years ago

   Just planted my garden, still need to put in the potatoes and spinach before the rain on Tuesday.
   Keep the videos coming.

7. MiWilderness 11 years ago

   I can't wait for the rain, the plants could use a drink. I hope everything grows well for you this season.

8. MiWilderness 11 years ago

   Thanks, I'm taking all the advice I'm getting and putting it to use. starting to mulch with pine straw right now.

9. MiWilderness 11 years ago

   Thanks, the dandelion flowers are awesome if you remove the green part that attaches to the stem. That's one of my favorite wild edibles now. The compost tea sounds good. I started a compost heap today.

10. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    thanks man. things are starting to grow now and I'm hoping this rain forecast is going to set them off.

11. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    Thanks a lot for the compost tea recipe. I might give it a try as I was planning on adding some composted manure between the rows and around the plants, just don't want to burn them up.

12. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    I was planting cole crops yesterday and down in the soil is really loose and moist, but the surface is like clay. I don't get it. But, i'm definitely taking everyone's advice and starting a compost heap. We actually have one, but it hasn't been worked or added to in years since I last gardened this spot.

    Thanks for the help.

13. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    🙂 I'll be happy if I can't get rid of the stinging nettle. It is slow to grow. I think the plants are just now getting their second leaves, but are still tiny.

14. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    I'm not too concerned over the plastic, most if not all i use is food grade plastic, but it is something to consider.

15. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    Thanks! I should have amended the soil before I planted, but I didn't realize it was so worn out. I don't remember this soil being clay, but it's been a while since I worked it. When I first started it 5 or so years back I added tons of compost. My uncle hasn't planted much since, but I guess it used it all up. The soil underneath seems nice and loose, it's just the top 2" or so that seems like clay. I can't figure that out. Either way I'm starting some compost and it will improve in time.

16. Stephen Johns 11 years ago

    Hey I made a video for you I'm not sure how to tag people on YouTube sooo…. Yea 🙂 it's on my feed my apologies I called you MiNature lol I was close!

17. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    Got it!

18. Peter Tampsett 11 years ago

    good video Roosevelt.

19. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    Thanks Peter!

20. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    I haven't been venturing into the woods lately, but am planning a trip to northern Michigan in search of the elusive morel mushroom.

21. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    things have grown quite a bit since this video. If I can keep the cats from using it as a litter box I'll be set. One bonus is the cats keep the groundhog at bay. lol

22. Gigi Alvarado 11 years ago

    I encourage you to check out growingyourgreens here on youtube with John Kohler he has tips on how to improve your soil and much more. Great video!

23. MiWilderness 11 years ago

    Thanks, I have seen John's gardening videos, reportedly the most popular gardening show.

24. Garden Sheds Kent 10 years ago

    It is another wise information! I really don't have any idea about companion planting. However, you help me out through this. As far as I know, mixed plants that grows together will surely benefit each other. 

25. Linda Casey 10 years ago

    Why not try square foot gardening? Less work.

26. Vasile Frentiu 10 years ago

    Very poor soil, you need to add a lot of organic stuff to improve the structure.

27. Darin M. Bicknell 9 years ago

    Sand Silt Clay Pore Space and Organics. Amend your soil.

28. idaeus2k6 8 years ago

    yeah you got the right idea with the cover crops

29. Gardeners TV Tambayan Community 8 years ago

    in the philipines we sell soil organic invest

30. Bani Jan Blax 8 years ago

    I just came across your video can i suggest maybe over wintering tilling with (Daikon Radish, Raphanus Sativus) You can buy them on Amazon. They are so pose to have such a long root they reach sub-soil break it up thus "tilling" maybe it could benefit your soil?

31. Bani Jan Blax 8 years ago

    I am disabled too and been homeless so know where your coming from. Things are a bit better now so don't give up… I wish you all the best for the future x