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That’s unfortunate

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What do you mean?

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you!🙏🏾

Thank you! I am so honored to be working with such a great team!

Thank you my brother!

Peace is important, good mental health is an awesome byproduct .

You are welcome. You may want to still companion plant but just leave in pots and monitor the above ground runners.

Happy Holidays!

I am glad that you can find the peace in gardening you once did! And passing on the seedlings is a great way to share your experience! Thank you for sharing your story with me!🌱💚

How badly has the sun scorched the leaves, are any still green?

@@urbangardeningwithgray yes

This is what we need to do asap to save a sun-scorched pothos plant: 1. Move it to shade immediately to prevent further damage. 2. Remove damaged leaves, as they won't recover. 3. Water thoroughly but don't overwater. Ensure good drainage. 4. Increase humidity by misting or using a pebble tray. 5. Avoid fertilizing until the plant shows signs of recovery. 6. Gradually reintroduce to brighter light once it recovers. Keep me posted on your progress and I will continue to help and see if we can save her.

You are absolutely correct. 100% Lao Tzu.

To combat spider mites in temperatures exceeding 90°F (32°C), consider the following strategies: 1. Hydro-pressure treatment: Apply a strong water spray to dislodge mites from plant surfaces. 2. Neem oil application: Utilize a solution of 2 teaspoons neem oil per quart of water, with a small amount of mild soap as an emulsifier. Apply thoroughly to both sides of leaves. 3. Insecticidal soap: Apply a commercial or homemade insecticidal soap solution. 4. Selective pruning: Remove heavily infested plant sections to prevent further spread. 5. Humidity management: Increase ambient moisture through regular misting, as spider mites prefer dry conditions. 6. Biological control: Introduce natural predators such as predatory mites or ladybugs. 7. Diatomaceous earth: Apply food-grade diatomaceous earth as a physical barrier. 8. Plant health optimization: Ensure proper watering and nutrition to increase plant resilience. 9. Quarantine procedures: Isolate and treat new plants before introducing them to your main growing area. For optimal results, implement an integrated pest management approach combining multiple methods. Let me know what works best for you. Or if you need any additional help.

Thank you for finding me again. Yes unfortunately KZbin will turn off notifications randomly. Although, to answer your question, Grafted fruit trees have several advantages: - Earlier fruit production - Predictable traits (fruit quality, tree size) - Improved disease resistance - Size control through dwarfing rootstocks - Possibility of multiple varieties on one tree - Better soil adaptation While growing from seed is rewarding, it's less predictable and slower to fruit. Grafting is a time-tested, beneficial practice used by many arborists and tree farmers alike, despite seeming unnatural. Consider your goals, space, and patience when deciding between grafted and seed-grown trees. Let me know if this helps or if you need me to go into greater detail.

@@urbangardeningwithgray Thank you Gray. You did provide me with ample information to help me in my choice. I am appreciative of your thoroughness and promptness. 💖🙏🌟

Yes please!

What issues are you having, are they germinating?

@@urbangardeningwithgray I used a whole packet of seeds to get one to germinate and live long enough to get big enough to move outside. That was 2 years ago. We were having a drought. I think I loved it to death. Prob over watered. Haven’t tried again.

In 2-3 months outside it never got more than 7” tall. Then it died. It was in a grow bag.

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you join us!🌱💚

Same!

You are very welcome!🙏🏾

Thank you!🙏🏾 Glad to have you with us!

Thank you!🙏🏾 Exactly like I used to explain to my students when I was an educator.

Great idea!!

Thank you!🙏🏾

So nice of you! And thank you for joining me!🙏🏾

Always! Thank you!🙏🏾

Thank you!🙏🏾

😆 Yes! I love wearing my crocks while gardening, it’s pretty much the only time I wear them. But I can stand stuff getting on my toes! 🤣 See that’s why we are friends! You get me!

@@urbangardeningwithgray I'm in steel toe boots all day. Can't wait to get them off and my crocks on. That makes us sorta brothers from a different mother. 😁

Squash was planted in a separate planter just behind the cucumber. See if you can spot it in the video. So they were near each other but in separate containers.

Also, the companion plants were lettuce and cucumbers.

You are correct, Lentil plants are bushy, growing to about 15-30 inches tall. They typically start to bush out and become fuller about 3-4 weeks after germination. By 6-8 weeks after planting, the lentil plants should be noticeably bushier. Let me know if you need me to further explain.

@@urbangardeningwithgray thank you 👍

Thank you!🙏🏾 This was shot in my iPhone XS. But it was edited through video leap. I am really starting to use VideoLeap more and more because it doesn’t reduce the quality. It is a paid subscription, but it’s worth it in my opinion.

The full version of this video was uploaded to IG first. It is 1:30. But shorts only allow you to upload 1:00 minute

@@urbangardeningwithgray Yeah I wish they would bloody standardize. Lol. I make a 2 min video for TikTok, have to carve off 30 seconds to upload to FB reels, then carve another 30 seconds for YT shorts 🤣

@@urbangardeningwithgray Sweet. Was curious about the sound, so that would be the iPhone

@@urbangardeningwithgray OH! Just rewatched. You’re mic’ed up. That explains the quality. What is that unit?

Thank you! 🙏🏾 Yes he loves being out in the garden and learning about plants. He is just a little sponge right now, so I am cool with filling his little brain with all the plant knowledge I can. He told my wife and I that he wants be an Astronaut Plant Scientist, so we are definitely going to foster that. Maybe one day he will be an astro-botanist. 🤞🏾

This is an older video. So just check throughout the channel. I have several videos showcasing my grape vines. I actually just harvest grapes yesterday. Just know that it takes grapes 3-4 years before they start producing fruit. Happy gardening.

​@@urbangardeningwithgrayI was searching to see if honey worked better for rooting in water or soil, and was surprised to see that it could combine with cinnamon. I would have loved to have seen the root results. Thanks for the quick response 😊

Thanks 😁

Thank you!🙏🏾 it takes a while to implement, but it works.

@@urbangardeningwithgray thank you-- putting cardboard boxes out there today 🙂👍

Coffee grounds can be used as a natural pest repellent in the garden. The strong smell of coffee grounds is believed to deter some pests like slugs, snails, and even cats and rabbits. You can spread used coffee grounds around the base of plants or containers to create a barrier.

For organic pest control in the garden, there are several options: a) Neem oil: This natural insecticide derived from neem tree seeds can control a wide range of pests like aphids, whiteflies, and mites. b) Insecticidal soaps: Made from plant-based oils, these soaps can effectively control soft-bodied pests like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. c) Diatomaceous earth: This powder made from fossilized algae can dehydrate and kill soft-bodied pests like slugs, snails, and some insects. d) Companion planting: Growing certain plants like marigolds, nasturtiums, or herbs like mint can help repel specific pests.

Regarding watermelon, if you sow the seeds directly in the ground today (June 3rd), and the variety you're planting takes 80-85 days to maturity, you may have enough time to harvest before the fall frost, depending on your location and average first frost date. Most watermelons require a long, warm growing season of at least 80-100 days. If your area typically experiences the first fall frost in late September or early October, you should have sufficient time for the watermelons to ripen before the frost. However, if your first frost date is earlier, you may need to consider starting the seeds indoors or choosing a faster-maturing watermelon variety.

Thank you so much for the reply and information. I do have DE and used some today but was unsure about how natural it is. The watermelon variety is Silver Yamato and say early maturing but doesn't say about how many days. The other is a strawberry watermelon variety and it says 85 days. I'm here in North Texas isn't the fall frost date Nov? Is that correct? If so I think I'll have time but was deciding maybe not and just wait until next year. Thanks again for all the information I'll put it to use. Oh and I used neem once and burned my plants. Very disappointed. Thanks again sir.

I hope so too! I can’t wait to get some smoothies and tea! 😁

No, I haven’t planted it there yet. I want to be sure to let it get a really good rootball first.

You are absolutely right! A great way of companion planting!

Even more reason to incorporate the Moringa tree into your own food Forrest!

Thank you for sharing! Yes, when I got the seeds from my friend I was very excited at its potential!

Thank you!🙏🏾 I can’t wait for them to really take off!

Thank you!🙏🏾

Thank you! 🙏🏾 I really do appreciate that!