5 Garden MISTAKES You DON'T want to make in July and August!

It's midsummer in the garden and a few fixable mistakes can make all the difference between bigger current and future harvests. The gardening season is either half gone, or we have half a growing season left. We still have time to plant some summer veggies and extend our harvests as deep into fall as possible, plus we can start planting our fall veggies as well.
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[@19dan99]

I love Tuck! He steals the show.

[@jamesprigioni]

Lol yup he always does

[@judycavazos6706]

Great info! I'll need to rerun many time to learn. Slow learner but persistent lol

[@barbarahowell5492]

Tuck was digging in lol how cute

[@liciaspencer9955]

I love your dog, he is so cute.

[@soniamarshall9293]

Like the way u treat tuck, with loving care.

[@pamelaadams3649]

The instant replay with the cucumber flying out from Tuck's hole was hilarious!!! 10:34 🤣🤣🤣

[@InfiniteQuest86]

He really threw that thing!

[@maggieshreve8107]

Really hilarious 😆😂🤣

[@moeketsinosi5171]

I can't imagine your channel without Tuck, amazing job you guys are doing..

[@tomjones6944]

@@moeketsinosi5171 makes me wonder who is behind the camera, they need some credit!! Whoever the mystery person is, thank you too!

[@pamelaadams3649]

@@tomjones6944 I wonder that all the time! Who is this mystery person? 🤔

[@DavesHikesNewMexico]

By the way I had never planted anything in my life and then I started following you and your ideas. Its been amazing so far. We can not eat all of the vegies, so I have been feeding my neighbors and friends ha ha. Thanks you for all your suggestions.

[@jimmartinez145]

I just watched your old videos and I have witnessed the evolution of your intro, from very calm “what’s going on KZbin” to the hyped “what’s going on growers”. Lol love it!

[@jamesprigioni]

Haha yeah, I used to be afraid to show how passionate I was about gardening. I never realized there were other people as crazy as me lol.

[@KeithOutWest]

@@jamesprigioni Food gardening rocks! Tastiest way to eat produce.

[@dustman96]

The first couple times I saw his intro I ducked!

[@oscarleonreportero]

@@jamesprigioni them new Tuck t-shirts are gold! Excellent work.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

@@jamesprigioni We are the bet kind of crazy though!💖💖for Tuck!Love your vodeos for sure!💖

[@jenmoyers8203]

"Tuck's head of the garden security, but he's also a designer." LOL!!!!!!!

[@calebmayo2621]

He’s the taste tester most important job in the garden

[@Joshua-we2us]

Tuck is building an underground shelter, that hole is so big. Lol. 😉😊 Gonna hide his carrots, beans, beets, and cucumbers stash for the Winter.🥕🥕🥒🥒 Very smart Tuck. 🐶Planning ahead!! 💙🌟🌟🌟

[@kenttheboomer721]

9:00 Pro Tip: Place rocks inside your bird bath. The birds find it a more natural habitat and will "flock" to it. lolz

[@chantaltulliez8066]

Putting rocks also helps insects to use it so they won't drown...also I would put the bird bath in a shade of a tree or close to a bush for safety and easy access. You don't want your water to be so hot that the birds won't use it...

[@glenncordova4027]

I use a flat paver in the bottom of my bird bath. It is thin an flat and the birds seem to like it. Most birds sit around the rim to drink but till I put the paver in, the birds seemed to avoid it. With a paver in they flock around it. Maybe the paver keeps the water cool. I don't know.

[@1Lightdancer]

I have shallow pans with pebbles and glass decorative half marble beads and a bit of fresh water for the bees and other pollinators

[@vmjbraden1585]

Loving Tuck! 😊

[@harvestenthusiast4519]

You know there hasn't been a single time I watch one of your videos and I have not gotten something out of it ,i absolutely love them they're incredibly delightful thank you so much for what you do.🤗

[@dereka8041]

My garden started slowly, back in May. Now, things are really happening. I harvested all my sweet corn on Monday. Green beans and cucumbers are coming in like crazy. Now, I'll soon have tomatoes and cow peas (black eyed peas).

[@jtrose6995]

Derek A grats on great producing garden!

[@jenniferanderson8050]

Tuck always makes me smile! His cuteness is beyond the huge hole lol

[@idahohoosier8989]

Hey James and Tuck. He's a riot. Love y'all

[@jamesprigioni]

Haha yeah he is!

[@lauriebosworth5325]

Tuck is Amazing and so are you James!💚

[@ashlynemenchaca5703]

Just started my garden here in north texas about a month ago. Everyone told me it was too late to do summer planting and I would have to wait for the fall season but your channel gave me hope. I'll be looking into the planting recommendations for my zone.

[@mjk9388]

Hi Ashlyne, I live in San Antonio and the Fall is actually the best time to garden in the our area. Getting plants started now is actually a fantastic idea. Good on you! There's a book called "Month-By-Month Gardening in Texas" by Dan Gill that I use to help me know what to plant each month. Helps me a lot. Hope this helps!

[@kele1264]

@@mjk9388 What a great tip. I love when people help each other out in comments. It's a community!

[@ashlynemenchaca5703]

@@mjk9388 this helps a lot! I really appreciate the tip!

[@rockyll0508]

I too am based in N TX, trying to garden. Clay heavy soil, so i've really been trying to focus on composting. There are so many methods, it's hard to know which one to pick! So, i figure i'll try several :) happy growing!

[@chloemartin9741]

Please remember! Zones only tell us about low temperatures and based on how low the plants can handle, it doesn't tell us about heat! Look into the heat tolerance of a plant before planting

[@ahabthecrab]

I never realized I could plant more veggies in July. You have inspired me❤️. I have always given up in the heat of July in Florida. Thank you!!

[@elainechan3107]

Awww...l love Tuck😍

[@WingardMT]

Awesome hole digging Tuck, made my day watching this video. Planning ahead 4 seasons while i'm pruning & cleaning up in the heat of early summer this year, thanks for always reaching the heart of your viewers!

[@jamesprigioni]

Haha he is a pro at finding a nice cool spot to lay! I like your style, and you are too sweet. Thank you for the kind words

[@mrs.h2051]

Thanks for the tips! Your high energy and positivity keep me going with my garden. This year has been a tough one getting plants to produce and just when I’m ready to throw the towel in on this season, you come in and remind me it’s worth it to keep going and not give up. Give Tuck a hug for me!

[@veggiequeen2738]

I really love watching your channel and you have taught me so much. Tuck always puts a smile on my face. First garden in 10 years and I’m doing well thanks to your advice🌱🐝🌻

[@carolinemccall6748]

You always explain everything so well and not overload with too much information. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks for these amazing videos. Tuck is so cute.

[@SonicUplift]

Excellent video! Lots of helpful info. And the slow motion cucumber catapult (Tuck!!) was an added bonus!!! Hahahaha!

[@sandrabrown6326]

He digs a big hole, for such a little dog. He is just so cute. You are also did not mean to leave you out. Tuck is just a real winner !

[@fatitjbt]

Tuck is super cute!❤❤❤ he's the star of the forest❤

[@vickymccain897]

I can watch Tuck in the garden all day 🥰

[@beverlyhofer5660]

Hi James, you're knowledge and passion are so encouraging and inspiring! Thank you for all the videos that you and Tuck do! Question: Do you ever go away on vacation? And if you do, who takes care of the food forest? What's the longest time you've been away from the food forest during season?

[@LilyyyoftheRose]

Bump

[@ptrobo2]

Hey James I just found your video from 2 years ago titled: "we need to talk." I just want to give thanks for the helpful knowledge of gardening that you are putting out for free. From a aspiring gardener/regenerative farmer in Canada, Cheers!

[@merryiahmurray4524]

I love it when you allow Tuc to do his own digging in the garden and call him a good designer 😃. Cheers !

[@CaronRenee]

Awwweee, Tuck!! You guys rock!

[@katieretsky6921]

i came for the information but i stayed for tuck. what a great sidekick you have. truly blessed to be able to spend some years with that angel.

[@lesleysteel2810]

Love that dog!! Tuck stole this episode!!🐾🐾🐾

[@anjah.3206]

Oh my god, that cucumber flying out of the hole 😂🥒 Thank you James and Tuck and all the hard working people behind this wonderful channel 💚

[@garyhost5655]

dude, you have become my favorite gardening channel over the years. Your enthusiasm and passion is contagious and I now live for "WHATTTTS GOIN ON GROWERS?!?!" every time i open up youtube lol. God Bless You, buddy and thank you for sharing your love for gardening with us all!

[@suzya3061]

Looks like tuck is making his own eco friendly and natural “hammock” in his style.

[@bvec97]

You have a lot of wise growing techniques. This is my first season on my own and I messed up a lot

[@takishasage-freebeautyzone]

Congratulations on your first solo season! Don't worry, we all have made gardening mistakes. Those mistakes are how we learn. I'm not an expert, but I have been gardening for about 5-6 years, and I learn something (a lot of things usually) every year. Hang in there 😊.

[@patriciacole8773]

Every year I learn from my mistakes and take joy from my victories ❣️

[@jennifermalu4598]

Same here

[@5446Ron]

Lol. Me too. Have learned so much through stupid mistakes. Next year will be much better!

[@1Lightdancer]

Yay - and each garden can be so different, even in the same town, and from year to year - we all learn as we go what works for us/ our circumstances! Building good soil is a big key, and planting what you like to eat, trying a few new things and just enjoying the process all go to becoming gardeners!

[@thereseboogades8498]

Love your videos!!! Tuck & James rock it in the garden. Awesome James; your enthusiasm is so fun & engaging. As an avid long-time gardener, I'm happy to see you enjoying all aspects & love what you're sharing. BIG KUDOS to you & Tuck! 'Wish we were neighbors. From Virginia Beach, VA, Michelle

[@dw3992]

We LOVE Tuck! We're also Yorkie ppl & currently have 3; our oldest is now 18 yrs (raw fed & naturally raised). Have owned this amazing breed for over 20 yrs & never had any of them be diggers. They have huge personalities in very little bodies. Give Tuck some love & belly rubs from us.

[@BoydGilbreath]

James you are right! It just makes sense!

[@Algenit]

It's amazing watching 10+ minutes of a big person with alot of personality...and just a few seconds of small dog digging makes you completely forget about the reason you clicked on that big person's video....☺️

[@bobbydookhie7297]

Love that pup tuck. My pup ozzie does the same deal, digging holes to cool off. He an Australian dingo. Love your show.

[@armandalilly7504]

He's not only security but a designer. I luv it. I learned a bunch but most of all I got a good laugh this morning.

[@drusillawinters212]

Love watching Tuck in your garden.

[@bobbiejofouts1708]

Thanks for sharing your adorable Tuck with us. Glad both of you enjoy the garden.

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

Tuck digging his hole then laying his head down is just too cute!

[@bodiesbyceecee7399]

I just feel in love with Tucccccck hes soooooo cute 😍😍😍 And super handy!!!

[@oddopops1327]

😊Tuck is a little cutie!😊

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Awesome video thanks Tuck for making me laugh!! Dade the Yorkie is a big fan!

[@crissydrill2759]

Tuck. Just can’t even. Such an angel

[@luciaguity6581]

The doggie is adorable. I Love him. I look forward to See him. Thank you.

[@diannakounarooni7686]

Since seeing Tuck eating veggies I tried giving some to my dog, Dinky. Found out she likes blue berries, strawberries, bananas, carrots & cucumbers. Who knew!

[@jennifercarr6451]

Omg Tuck is a garden champ 🐶 💗

[@anniek7793]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll be watering my tomatoes at the bottom from now on and also invest in some mulch...Give Tuck some sugars from us and God Bless 🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️

[@maryc48]

Thank you so much for your positivity and encouragement!

[@heather9130]

I added everything to my garden journal for next year, thanks for the great info as always.

[@victoriaoshea4865]

I like tuck! And I like the way you take care of him and always think about him. I almost feel like you're doing gardening for him to eat your fruits of your labor as well as your family Animals provide the unconditional love humor that we need so desperately and these strange times

[@destinycoach5]

I know you are the one we come to learn from but TUCK really is the star of the show!! Sorry James. Ive never seen a small dog dig a big hole b4. Hysterical.

[@tinaholbrook9719]

Oh my goodness! How cute at the end! I had to re watch a few times to see tuck dig out that cucumber. Hilarious 😂 So cute to see him chillin in his hole.

[@iwona4685]

This is no joke about Tuck being the head of security. Since my yorkie is gone all kinds of creatures seem to have figured it out and begin to raid and frequent my garden. I will have to come up with alternate solutions until I'm ready to have another dog.

[@ericawentz2734]

Good luck!

[@historyhunter5215]

I am so sorry... If Little Lacie was gone I would be so lost. She has kept me from some dark places and stayed by me after I abandoned her.... I wouldnt take the world for my baby....

[@notadonna5983]

I hope you'll be ready soon. 💞

[@ErinP79]

Tuuuuuuuuuuuck!!🥰 What great advice! Be safe during these storms we’re getting! Hope the winds don’t ruin anything on you again 🤞🏼

[@iwona4685]

I know, I'm in Jersey City, what a storm! At least it cooled down a little bit

[@nesd0g]

@@iwona4685 you're in Jersey City and growing a garden?! awesome!

[@iwona4685]

@@nesd0g absolutely! Just a couple of beds but I get enough of peppers, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, potatoes, rhubarb, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, horseradish and lots of weeds :) flowers too

[@annstone1742]

Love your teachings!! I remember the first time i watched your video i bought jumped out of my skin when you came on!!!!! I am used. to it now and i love your enthusiasem and passion for growing! Love your sweet dog and his fun antics. He is so smart and i would love to hold him and pet him! That is how we have always treated our furbabies, they are family!! Thank you again and. you and yours take care!!!

[@prihodabear]

I love Tuck! It is cool that you share your garden with Tuck.

[@theresaparodi6027]

Tuck, Beanie and Bella send their love. . . They’re huge fans🐾🐾 stay 😎 cool🐾

[@deannamcnamara3393]

I love watching all your handy tips and love watching little Tuck and what he gets up to

[@kobievalentine8654]

Im in the southern hemisphere so watching you helps me so much to prepare better for the season ahead. Thank you for sharing you knowledge and love fie gardening.

[@m.g.d4721]

Thank you again James for your wealth of knowledge! I appreciate all of your tips! Tuck is adorable! My teenage boys are tough guys but they melt when they see Tuck.😂💕

[@plantsoverpills1643]

Enjoyed your video and got lots out of it as usual. Your Tuck is a bright boy. Instead of lying around, panting, he is proactive and digs himself out of the heat. He finished that hole and looked “cool as a cucumber!!!” 😉😉😉

[@uniqutilities2831]

Incredible info as always! I really like the seedling box idea. I'm still moving stuff indoors, and moving it out. Always a better way to do things.

[@jude92787]

Great tips! & Tuck resting his little chin on the side of the hole he just dug....soooo cute 😍

[@Jenura01]

OMG tuck digging that hole with the cucumber flying! And thanks-I took a lot of notes on this video. I think all the prep work is the most important part of gardening. It makes the summers easy as you just harvest.

[@kimikawilbert1021]

Love how you brag on Tuck! Your garden is a wonderland! Keep up the good work!

[@Gkrissy]

Tuck is the cutest

[@jamesprigioni]

Yes he is!! I Love that precious guy so dang much

[@rocks2clouds282]

This arrived at the perfect time. I was going to skip my garden this year but this spring came up a bunch of volunteer potatoes and tomatoes. I just harvested the potatoes and debated if I should plant something new. Watching your video inspired me to pull out some seeds and will be planting a new crop. Bonus- I shredded the dried potato leaves and added to my mulch around the tomato plants. All these great things I didn’t know or think about before. Also- love to Tuck❤️. Can’t wait to get a garden buddy of my own

[@janebotten2969]

Lots of great advice and sweet Tuck !!!

[@cynthiakane9928]

Love the thought of Tuck not just being head of security but he's also the DESIGNER‼️🤣👍

[@FlamingoSkidlz]

James, always have been blown away by this channel. I am currently prepping PHASE ONE of my food forest, but have been experimenting with pruning on peppers and tomatoes this summer. Had some bad luck with over-pruning, but learned a few valuable lessons. This channel always keeps me going, even at the beginning of my failures! Cannot thank you enough for your genuine inspiration. Cheers

[@GruntGaming_]

Thanks for all the tips, I live in South Jersey so a lot of the issues and things that are going on in your garden also help me. Thanks for the Neem oil tip. Be safe ✌🏻

[@vmcshannon]

Tuck is such a gem. I love his ears. Thanks for the tips. I need to do the one ‘prepare for next year’ by doing some summer pruning.

[@jadaatkinson1201]

Water on leaves in the sweltering heat will also burn the plant. I've had to teach my husband after losing nearly a dozen plants in the hottest part of the day. It's usually better to water early in the morning or around the time the sun is setting or after it's down. Then I still only water the base of my tomato plants as well as many others. Hehe... Tuck digging in the garden reminds me of Jacques from "Lady and the Tramp" burying his bones. Such a sweet furbaby. ☺️

[@WanieB]

Thanks for the gardening tips. Im fixing to be overwhelmed with produce in my yard and i need to keep 'later on' in mind. Tuck is so sweet, glad he enjoys the garden.

[@QueenNemesis327]

Lol tuck is hilarious and so cute in his little hole

[@oksanabray7739]

Can I add mulch to my garden now while I have everything growing?

[@oksanabray7739]

Love Tucker! He is hilarious!❤️🐶

[@laceysnursery5080]

Gotta Love tuck, he's soooooo cute.

[@BwHippie84]

@@oksanabray7739 yes you can add mulch while plants are growing.

[@lilyxciv5637]

This video came at a perfect time! This is my first year putting in raised bed gardens. I was behind on putting in the boxes and my plants, so it is wonderful to know that I have enough time to start the next round right now. (I also have 85 days left in my growing season)

[@Gigi2five202]

Tuck is awesome! Such a funny little guy. Love your channel. Great tips! Thank you.

[@windetrails]

I'm in a different growing zone, (southern Idaho) but you have really given me a lot of good tips on how to do things differently and better. I have a drip system that waters only in the early AM and that has made a difference. Thanks for your advice. You have a great channel.

[@happyheartgardening]

Tuck makes me laugh and smile..ty for sharing him with us!!

[@deborahplyler6528]

Thanks for sharing , I notice the soil being dry when I watered my garden in the evenings, never thought of it stressing the plants. like the idea of planting more I just planted cucumber's.

[@lasuger8032]

Loving Tuck and his adventures in the garden.

[@laurievierheller6055]

The hardware cloth cover for seedlings is genius! I can tell just by looking. I have the same issues and think this will work!!!!

[@Raj0684rg]

Cool dog. I love listening to you about gardening. You are like a professor of veggies. Super cool. You make me want to go play in the dirt.

[@phyllisannbonviso6641]

that had a plethora of good advice - exactly when I needed it. I would get to intense on what you were saying and Tuck comes in and everything is candy canes and lollipops again, and then I would get caught up in what you were saying and Tuck comes in and back to candy canes and lollipops and the ending - freaken awesome - and just when you can't get any cuter the head resting on the top on the ground- yep, saving that video for a bad day cause that will lift anybody's heart in any given day!!! hugs and kisses to Tuckmeister and greatly appreciate you tips, always

[@rayah_v_dc]

Love this video - so much awesome info and how James talks! I’m from Philly area originally (wuh-ter = water) and he is at my pace 😆

[@maryse8]

Tuck is so awesome and cute! Go Tuck! Go James!

[@Lauradicus]

Tuck is just so cute, love him to bits.

[@joannretherford1144]

Thanks for the great advice. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ hearts for Tuck

[@zachlloyd9392]

I started my food forrest this spring, my lingonberry is already fruiting, all the trees are growing well, my persimmons are just now starting to leaf and the raspberries recently started leafing as well. My asparagus and blackberries have been going strong for a few months now on growth, my comfrey rows are leafed out well, but most of my flowers didn't take to direct seeding, so next spring I plan on starting them in my garage in the window and transplanting them. Ultimately I learned alot about what starts well direct seed and doesn't lol. My fennel, rosemary, dill and mint are doing really well, using them to scent mask. Thanks for all the wisdom you have shared and given freely, may God continue to bless you James.

[@wingabouts]

Your grow box for seedlings is pure genius! I put my seedlings under the patio table and drape the table with bird netting. The table has a metal mesh top so some sunlight filters through. I will definitely try to make one like yours for next year.

[@daisymae18]

Love it! I spent all day cutting back the Chattanooga food forest, I call it Hobbit Feet Garden 😊 thanks for all the helpful tips!

[@laurenhavens9856]

I love that you're so chill about Tuck digging holes and being himself.

[@robynmize4713]

Tuck reminds me of our tiny Silkie ....named Rip. He was a digger too. And loved carrots and radishes. Thanks James for sharing all this progressive gardening strategies. I just started some bush beans and cucumbers.... I may start 2 more types of Tomatoes. I live in SoCal so we still have alot of growing time. I had to use hard wire cloth around my tomatoes to keep the rodents out. The extra benefits was... it also kept the tomato-worm moths out too... not a single tomato hook worm thus far. Thanks again... love you channel.

[@frasnjohnentllc500]

I love your channel. I am trying my best to start a garden myself here in Queens NY. so far I have grape tomato plant. I notice every time I check on plant the tomato are less. Now I know its the birdies that stop by and pick 'em.

[@tommymckiddy7872]

Those tomato clips work great. I bought some after I watched your video on them and they are awesome. I've used them for my tomatoes that are outgrowing their cages and and for training cucumbers to a welded wire trellis. I'm glad you did that video. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@lafuego7]

Thanks so much for your videos. They are so informative and help me with some of my gardening issues. I appreciate all the help I can get since I am starting to really enjoy my gardening more and more each year and always look forward to spring when I can start all over again. There is just something about growing things on my own that gives me such a great feeling of accomplishment. Not to mention it tastes so much better than the store bought veggies.

[@publicdomain1103]

Tuck is precious. Thanx for the play and great info at this time.