I’m new to your channel, so I didn’t know you grow saffron! I was looking into trying it here in middle Tennessee/7b, shopping for corms just a few days ago. Off to go watch your other video now!

I'm🪻SAFFRON, the world's most expensive spice, is easy to grow! BUT IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?! For me, it has been well worth it, because it's more than just the spice: ❤️It's the beautiful scented flower (that smells nothing like saffron you may be familiar with!!) 💜It's the experience of growing it ❤️It's the magic of harvesting that delicate stigma ❤️It's the totally unexpected development of the famous perfume over the course of a couple of weeks 💜All these things, that you'd never know unless you grew it yourself! 💰But still, is it worth it? Those bulbs are not cheap! I break it down for you in a video that I have linked in this Short as well As in the description. Check it out! ⁉️Have you grown saffron? Was it worth it for you?

You certainly not wasting water. at times, viz., once in a fortnight or depending upon the temparature, one shud water the soil deeply. 2ndly, all the 5 points are most important in a natural garden and show results over a period of time. Of course, Gardening is not an instant coffee or a "2minute dish" One has to have lot of patience. You are definitely doing a very good job. Keep doing andn sharing as well.

There are insects that are good, for gardening, but there are also bad insects. Fertilizing plants is not done with bugs. Bugs, and fertilization are 2 different gardening topics. Professional gardeners talk about both of these topics separately on the internet! Liquid fertilizer is what professional gardeners use to fertilize their plants. Pollinators are not needed, so they do not have to be attracted for further plant development. Plants can be pollinated with human involvement if pollinators cannot be attracted! In my opinion I think she has done a BAD job managing pests on the video. Plant roots is where her critters go, and are. The roots maybe can get damaged from allowing critters to be there, and burrowing in the soil. If plant roots get damaged then this can make it difficult, for plants to grow. Plant roots take up water, and nutrients from the soil, so by allowing critters to be there then they can prevent plants from getting water, and nutrients, so this could lead to plant death. If her critters eat then this can create another problem, for plants!

Hi.. Do you think is it a good idea to mulch with pure compost, can it maybe "burn" the plant stems etc? And does the nutrients seep into the soil when you water it? Thanks a million.

I am mulching thicker (in some areas as a test) this year as well and am seeing the improvements, esp in my grow bags. I am planting more densely in other areas to test out the theory I learned on Gardenary's YT videos/free workshops). I'm seeing less powdery mildew and bugs on the "zucchini" bed that is densely planted. For fertilizer, I add some as I put in the plant/seed (since I'm still building my soil's microbial life) and then doing spot fertilizing. Tomatoes and peppers tho I will be doing fertilizer a tad more but less than half of what I was doing (mostly because I grow them in grow bags and some is lost with watering). I haven't done compost tea yet (so busy) but that has been one of the best and easiest ways to fertilize my whole yard in one go. Cover crops are the one thing that saved my soil from getting hydrophobic this year. I don't mind that (in my grow bags I tested it on esp) alfalfa is still sprouting up because the tomatoes in those bags seem to be doing better. I think there's something to the nitrogen fixing aspect so I will leave a few alfalfa plants to grow and trim it when it's above 6"+ (down to 3") and then tuck the cuttings under the mulch to decompose. I also think that the chopped mustard being tilled into the top 4"-6" of the soil helped the areas I tested it out on. Again, less bugs and powdery mildew (even the beds that have moderate mulch). I'm just trying things out and I'm different ways to find what works best for my own yard. I look forward to a few years down the road when I've truly gotten my soil health in good balance. I've heard it takes 2-4 years to really get "new" soil beds in state that requires minimal to no fertilizer. We built our beds a year and a half ago. I still need to put up my Birdie's bed but it focus has been on getting our first ever drip irrigation set up to 50+ grow bags/containers and 5 raised beds.....all while doing the usual soil prepping, seed starting, planting, and maintaining the garden. It's the best full time job I've had but I go at my own pace and take breaks.

Amazing As always great Tips ! Thanks

Thanks Tara, I've been guilty of just tossing a few inches of straw on top of my beds and wondering why my plants don't do so well (without a lot of fertilizer). I do bring a couple of Toyota truckloads of horse manure to my compost bin each year. I think it might act much like wood chips since it's mostly composed of wood shavings so, maybe, I'll top my beds with it after only a brief stay in the compost bin to allow it to cool down a bit. Whaddya think?

How do you store the powder? I see you put it in a mason jar but does it need to be refrigerated and about how long can you store it before it loses its flavor? Thanks for the idea.

I’m going to try this. Very ingenious slits! Thank you so much.

What variety is this?

I am not an expert, but I see a disadvantage using this in a container. The potting mix in a container has nutrients in it everywhere in the container. We want the roots to reach out everywhere in the container to uptake the nutrients, not only near the Olla. Seems like can't beat hand watering the plant, to make sure the entire container is moist, top to bottom, side to side.

Can explain what kind fertilizer, quality, time

Wouldn't you think they would get a strong root system during off seasons

Love to song! 😍

I just ordered some saffron bulbs for myself and my friend who has a farm/garden thing going. We are in the midwest with more rain and more clay soil than in CA. Planning to put in pots with a custom soil mixture to offer more drainage. Hopeful that with care we can both have good harvests and new fun spice to grow! just subscribed so I can get all your good tips.

This stake is about 10cm long. The potting mix in my pot is 30cm deep. Can this stake moist the mix all the way down in my pot? Maybe it can't.

WHY THIS WORKS⬇️ 🍅Aspirin contains Salicylic Acid, which plays a role in plant defense mechanisms. Studies have shown that salicylic acid can trigger systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in plants, which helps them fend off pathogens more effectively. 🍅I have been spraying aspirin on my tomato plants for past 2 years, and the color of the plant brightens as well as the leaves seem to become thicker / sturdier. The whole plant just looks healthier a couple of weeks after spraying. 🛑CAVEAT: Using aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to improve disease resistance in tomato plants has some scientific backing, though the evidence is not definitive. But my personal experience is!! 👀Do your own research - and share your thoughts!👇

I’m so happy I found you. I must quickly prepare. It’s going to be around 112-115 F first and second week of July. Thank you so much.

Thanks for this video really helpful, a small doubt, Small daughter corms which weigh around 3-5gms when it will produce the flowers after how many years

Really?….. shade…. You can literally see the shade line in the video. If it’s a raised bed, it’s easy to move. Also, your tree looks terrible.

Black walnut trees excrete a type of toxin called Juglone that inhibits the growth of other plants roots around it. It’s like a natural herbicide so the tree can insure no other trees grow up through it and shade it out. They have evolved their own natural defense mechanism. Some types of Non-hybridized sunflowers produce a similar toxin.

I think the Black Walnut has a chemical in it. I think I read that somewhere.

Where to buy the bulbs please

Try checking on things like soil health, crop rotation, watering habits, weather, pests, cultivars. That walnut isn't doing much to your garden, even if its roots are going through it. Maybe blocking the sun a bit and taking more water when it rains.

The Black Walnut tree is a California Native! I would absolutely loathe taking it out!! But it is sitting right next to my main vegetable garden! The tomato plants closest to it are doing poorly. Could be the effect of the black walnut? Or are there some other factors that I need to look into first? Please do ask questions for any further context. Any guesses? What should I do? ▶️PLEASE SHARE with anyone who might be able to help me!!

I used a tiller at the end of the grow season around the first frost after fall; roots from that tree could be causing issues, you may need to trim them back.

Nice review, honest, transparent and unbiased. However, the first 2 cons are not fault of the manufacturer of the bed. Because the top part is not part of the structure of the bottom and the legs bending coild be from abuse from previous owner snd as i observed the bed is overfilled woth dirt, shoudk go max 2/3 high snd not 4/5 high IMO, as you clearly mentioned in that the previous owner overfilled. The vototming out part is probably due to a combination of the misisnf screws, some untightned, overfilling of water, placing garden in excess heat that can cause warping. Otherwise it is still. Greya product. I ourchaed mines from nee and zero issues if used as per manufacturer recommendation and for small plants thst dont go too vertical or horizontal or demand too much water. It is perfect for tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, cilantro, etc just dont bet ln regular sized carrots or potstoes which demand a lot of water and are naturally heavy

Been looking into this Costco greenhouse for Zone 7A / 7B (New Mexico)... needed something that sustains our high winds sometimes. Thanks for this review! We used to live in the Bay Area for many years in Redwood City, moved here 6 years ago. By the way, I love my green stalk planters as well! 🥰 Did you have to setup a base or flooring before you setup the structure?

I used a container and mixed 50/50 peat moss and pine bark because our clay is alkaline. Thanks for the tip on the pure sulfur and the tester

YOU'D THINK I KNEW THIS about growing Ginger! But I spent a couple of years failing at growing GINGER, because I thought it needed lots of sun. CORRECTION: Ginger is native to Southeast Asia's humid, partially-shaded tropical and subtropical forests. It grows as an understory plant, and thrives in SHADE, warmth, and humidity. GIVE IT TOO MUCH SUN, AND ITS LEAVES WILL BURN! Yeah, I live in California!!!😬 So why should I have known this? Well, I am of Indian origin. Ginger makes up about 50% of my diet 🤣🤣🤣!

My tomatoe plant is growing, but have no flowers,I was wondering why?

I didn't get any manual with my order. Is that new? I ordered mine several years ago

Hello dear I’m feeling so blessed to come across your channel ! New Subs! Here . I’m also in Northern California. Grateful and thankful for your valuable contents because I’m a fan of saffron and love organics vege. Thank you so much . Bless load! 🥰🌺👍

Is watee added to the borax and sugar? I need something for my zucchini squash.

Your sunny eggplants are so gorgeous! This was really helpful, thank you. I’ve been debating whether it’s time to drag my shade cloth out…perfect timing.

Thank you for this video. I’ve been trying for years to get the pH right I’ve never found a really great meter and I’ve always been told the soil should be wet when you test it with the meter not sure if that’s correct. I think some of my bushes, I’ve gotten too low, I’m not sure what to use on it other than maybe lime any thoughts on that?

What should I stick with growing indoors for next March? I have a ton of trays & lights. Zone 8b-9a, near Seattle.

Drooping leaves from heat & pushing water to the roots! Wow! I’ve never heard that & so helpful. I’ve had many drooping leaves on Strawflowers. I will never try growing them indoors again. Too long of spring for them this year.

Awesome video! I was telling my husband that after a few years of gardening, I’m finally getting plants placed in the right spots! Mostly part-sun. 😂 Zone 8b, I suppose 9a on my property.

We planted 80 the first year, ordered 80 the second year and this year we ordered 80 again, next year we will order 80 once again. We hope to get in a cycle where we will be harvesting quite a bit yearly. While still dividing and growing our beds

I keep trying to get flowers to grow in my containers and they never come up. I think squirrels and cats have been digging them under.

That berry needed another day or 2 I think. Branch was still holding on

Hi! Do you have a relationship with #greenstalk? I follow a lovely lady gardener in Africa and she recently had her garden destroyed when the local government added a road. I’m trying to get them to gift her a greenstalk. Here’s her channel. ❤️🌱. youtube.com/@beatricenyawira9943?si=sBX0_Ih3aTNlwhIW

🏵️That's strawflower ASMR gets me every time!! 😍I was shocked at how easy these were to grow! 😍And they re-seed every year! 😍And are super easy to transplant! (Even when they grow quite big!) 😍And if your climate is warm enough, they will last all winter long, and come back again the following season!! What's not to love?! ❤️ What's your favorite perennial flower?!

I have watched numerous videos on this greenhouse and that ceiling hatch doesn't work for anyone. Thank you for the tips!!

Not clear what time of year you are doing this.

Maybe doing videos you can think about putting your location for people's reference.