Gardening on a Budget Free garden nutrients

[@SarahWiede-s9k]

God has blessed us with everything we need! Frugal and free- how great! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. We're a family of 8...our gardens keep getting bigger!! God bless you.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Wow! That's a lot of mouths to feed especially with food prices constantly going up. I wish you continued success in your garden and in life 😊.

[@reneebrown2968]

Also keep your corn cobs. Plant several under each tomato plant. Soak them with your fertilizer for a day or two before planting. They soak it up like a sponge and feed your tomatoes for months

[@thefrugalgardener]

Years ago l followed Jerry Baker who used a similar method. I tried it for a few years BUT, l never soaked them. I will give it a shot. Thanks for the info.😊

[@brodykin3505]

Those fresh banana peels can also be made into a liquid formula for flowering/fruiting.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Yes, anyway you can use them is better than throwing them away.

[@marianowens3881]

I dry (banana peels) in the oven at 200 degree until dry and crunchy. Then put them in my Nutra-Bullet and turn them into a powder.

[@thefrugalgardener]

I used my oven until my daughter gave me a dehydrator. Both get the job done 👍. Thanks for posting.

[@TheBeginnerGardener]

Always keeping my coffee grinds for my plants. Also banana peels I soak in water and use the liquid to fertilize my plants also.

[@thefrugalgardener]

I wish more people thought like you. Thanks for your comment.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thanks

[@mightysweetlife]

These items are wonderful for adding back many important nutrients that are NOT present in typical fertilizer products you buy for gardening. Don't let them be thrown in the trash and wasted!

[@thefrugalgardener]

I 💯 percent agree. Thanks.

[@macylouwho1187]

Here’s a good one people don’t think of-get a Bocking 14 comfrey plant and plant it somewhere that you don’t care that it stays in “forever”. This plant has at least a ten foot tap root and you basically can’t get rid of it once you plant it. What it does is pull up nutrients from deeper within the soil and then makes huge leaves that are full of them. You can prune the outter leaves of this plant to use as both a mulch and a fertilizer forever. I suggest the bocking 14 variety because it doesn’t spread everywhere. I purchased one off of eBay for a small amount of money. I planted it in a place that was shady and moist and it will live pretty much forever. It’s also an incredible medicinal plant. Ancient civilizations referred to it as bone knit because it could heal practically anything including broken bones. You can wilt the leaves in the sun and then feed them to your chickens for a healthier flock. So many uses, really cool plant.

[@krystalgoin]

💯 I have been learning about comfrey recently and ordered a plant crown a few days ago. Cant wait to get it planted!!! Sooo excited for it!

[@nadinehope230]

I have tree pruning to do never thought about turning it to ash. Thank you for the idea.

[@thefrugalgardener]

You are so welcome! Yes, free is good 😊.

[@annalynn9325]

I am 💯 on board with this frugal approach. Never thought to use corn husks as mulch. Thank you!

[@thefrugalgardener]

Husk is fairly new to my arsenal of free stuff 😀.

[@ShellyEdwards-ul9zf]

I use all the things you do I love frugal gardening and I do it myself I video some of my plants and projects ❤thank you for your advice

[@gardentours]

Nice tips 👍🏼 I'm using all those things as well but I don't dehydrate the banana peels 🍌🍌🍌

[@thefrugalgardener]

That's good to hear. Sometimes I get the feeling that lm the only one out there 😆.

[@gardentours]

@@thefrugalgardener No, you're not.

[@wildwaning9427]

Nice presentation! If our soils were rich and healthy as it once was, our food would also be just as nutritious and it's very possible that we really wouldn't need to purchase fertilizers synthetic or organic. 😢

[@thefrugalgardener]

So very true. Thank you so much.

[@cynthiaforde7003]

Thanks. God put us on this earth and like the birds, he has provided our needs. Apart from being frugal, this is also knowledge re survival. There are also what is looked at as weeds e.g. dandelion leaves for salads, its roots can be dried, ground to use as coffee substitute, lambs ears, purslane which is being sold - very pricy superfood. Great job.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thank you so much. Last year my daughter bought me a book on forageing. We recently moved onto a four and a half acre homestead so I will be using it quite a bit.

[@damnyankeesdaughter5427]

I use a tote. Holes for drainage, and just layer scraps leaves etc and a layer of dirt. And use as compost the following year.

[@thefrugalgardener]

I composted for about 10 years before moving last year. With all the critters running around up here I had to put it on hold. Your tote is a good 👍 idea but I am probably going to need several. Thanks 😊

[@damnyankeesdaughter5427]

@@thefrugalgardener I have several lol

[@simangelemariemkhize5831]

Everyday is a good day for learning. The info about carrot tops and corn husks was news to me, very useful and these are things that are readily available to me but I have been throwing away. Thanks for sharing the valuable tips.

[@thefrugalgardener]

You are welcome. I try and reuse everything 😁. I have a new series on reusing food containers instead of discarding then.

[@jcrich-ho9ot]

This is the first video I have seen of yours. Thank you for this useful information!

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thanks for watching. For some reason this video seems to have gotten more attention. I hope you stop by again.

[@saintmig1101]

Great advice- thanks so much!

[@thefrugalgardener]

You are so welcome!

[@jeneldapuzzo1615]

Thank you for sharing

[@thefrugalgardener]

You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@deborahvalentine2279]

Great video! Thanks!

[@thefrugalgardener]

Glad you liked it! I hope you come back for my new ones

[@GodISGood103]

Thank you, I'm using egg shells and tea bags. I'm growing potatoes and have just planted carrots, broccoli, cabbage, onions and courgettes. I don't drink coffee but will try out the banana skins...09/05/24 UK💃🙏

[@thefrugalgardener]

I used to go to our local coffee house for coffee grinds. I would leave a bin with a trash bag inside. When I came back a few days later there were about 40 pounds of grinds. Thanks for watching. I think you will like the benefits from the banana peels.

[@maretgalbraith9105]

Hi In our area in Kentucky Starbucks gives free used coffee grounds in big bags. They usually just put them on the side and you are free to pick one. Hope you can use this tip.Happy gardening friend.

[@thefrugalgardener]

I had to look up courgettes lol 😆. I drink tea ☕ in the summertime but keep having to remind myself to take the little staples off the bags. Thanks for posting.

[@potpourrioflife]

Definitely use these items. I didn't think about the corn husks, as I tend to throw them in the compost. That being said, I'm sure if I asked, the local grocery store might be willing to let me take them off their hands since people leave them behind.

[@thefrugalgardener]

I'm sure they will be happy to get rid of them 😅

[@sandraamory6462]

Good info. Thank you! God bless you and your family 🙏

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thank you so much. I hope you guys are doing well. Hope to see you soon.

[@laurakryzanowski3193]

Thank you

[@thefrugalgardener]

You're welcome

[@bjbrown6488]

Very good and useful info. Thank you!

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@mindalick8867]

you can also soak banana peels & make a "tea", smelly but in a sealed jar it works

[@thefrugalgardener]

That's a great idea 😮. Thanks for sharing.

[@carriecreates1207]

Hi, First time viewer here. The words "budget free garden" caught my attention, We have 2+ acres, we have had a lot of downed trees and limbs recently. I have been trying to find information on using wood ash, from our burn pile. Your video is a big help. Thank you for sharing!!

[@thefrugalgardener]

I guess you can call that a windfall 🙂. I'm glad you found the info useful. Please stop by again soon m

[@crystalwarren5718]

Thank you for the education

[@thefrugalgardener]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@reneebrown2968]

Don't use the corn silks into the garden. It's much more medicinal as a tea. Look it up. It's an old remedy that works.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Wow 😯, l have been gardening for decades and have never heard that. I have to give it a try. Thanks.

[@bjstark5069]

OH dang, I didn't know that either! I have been using both corn husks and silks in my garden bed. I believe in using everything natural (scraps) in my garden. It's beneficial and saves on the landfill and environment. I will definitely give the corn husk tea a try, I'll look that up, thanks.

[@jojow8416]

God Bless you for sharing all this brilliant information. Today people think they need to fertilize their garden with purchased artificial ingredients. Sadly, most of those same people think that what you are sharing is too much work and they prefer the quick easy route.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Well said, everything is so expensive these days. Our society has become so wasteful. It's like we are throwing money away.

[@mickieb946]

All great ideas that I’ve used at different times (but I tend to eat my carrot greens). One thing to keep in mind about corn husks though, be careful where they come from because of the pesticides and herbicides sprayed on. Farmers all over are having issues with these “forever chemicals” in mulch, hay, commercial manure etc. making plants sickly.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Good point! Up until now l hadn't considered the pesticides in corn 🌽 husk. I just did a quick search. It 4 on the Clean 15. The list of vegetables that contain the least amount of chemicals. I guess none would be better. Thanks again 👍

[@Wcianetworksupporter]

I go for walks and collect tree branches leaves , I live near a train track and noticed dried large bunches of grass ! 2 days I collected baskets of it and Then I had HAY ! So happy ! I have a long way of track grass to collect ! Watch your back !

[@thefrugalgardener]

Great way to save money 💰.

[@cynthiaforde7003]

They are foraging treks provided by experts where groups of people are taken and taught to identify some plants berries etc. You should look into same. Happy gardening.

[@thefrugalgardener]

I will, thanks for the info 😊

[@kimdearing3051]

nice, been doing this for years, god bless.

[@thefrugalgardener]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

❤ thank you this was indescribably helpful as yes this is one of the largest costs after this or especially at startup a raised garden bed especially but yes how do the simple things when earlier people had great Gardens and no did not have these things available to them so I appreciate you explaining it as yes we see things like potash on the Shelf but what exactly is potash when I saw you explain this and I said oh my gosh this is just potash really I wanted to say thank gosh I never spent money on that I think when I found out I would have hurt myself I mean not literally but come on now money is precious I'm disabled that's why I'm growing vegetables not to mention I like to learn the old ways but seriously so many of us are trying to save a dime here and yet they're trying yet another way as a workaround for the greed so thank you thank you thank you great work I'll be saving and downloading this if I can keep up the great work and I'll be passing your info along

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thank you so much 👍. I have been making videos for about 7 years and they are finally getting more exposure. I try and reuse everything. I'm currently doing a series where I use crates, food containers and boxes instead of buying pots. Thanks for spreading the word.

[@natureboy6410]

Please don't use the corn husk that is collected at your local grocery store produce section. They have been sprayed down with end product herbicides and pesticides, such as glyphosate, and will negatively impact your garden for years to come.

[@jackieburnett6881]

Ty for the video. I am doing some of these and I incorporate them into my compost!

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thanks for watching. Since moving to the homestead I have not been able to compost. Too many animals. I need a better system.

[@susanbutterfly9579]

Very good video!

[@thefrugalgardener]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you stopped by today.

[@twinfin8571]

This is probably a silly question, but I have trouble with coffee grounds getting moldy and I wonder how you dry them? I’m in humid Oklahoma. I make one pot of coffee a day so not enough grounds to fire up the dehydrator and they mold before I get enough. Carrot greens! Oh my! I dehydrate those with other greens and use for myself…..soups or add to anything!

[@thefrugalgardener]

It's an excellent question. I use a baking sheet tray but anything with a large flat surface will do. Spread your coffee grounds out so that they can air dry. You can do this over a period of days just keep the dry grounds separate from the newer wet ones.

[@twinfin8571]

@@thefrugalgardener . I actually just decided to spread them out on my toaster oven tray and heat to 150* for 10 mins. Then leave them for awhile. Sometimes I do that with dehydrated veggies after I power them so all the moisture is removed from the powdering process. Thanks for getting back to me. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this before I wrote you. I do it frequently to finish up dehydrated stuff. The humidity here is quite challenging. Lol. Flours, nuts, rice etc live in my freezer! Anything that’s not in the freezer, like dried beans, is put in a large plastic container with ample bay leaves and sealed shut.

[@soniataitt636]

In my country have to get permission to start a fire. Had a bush fire about 2 months ago near me. I will check to see if any ash or probably dig up some soil from that area.

[@thefrugalgardener]

If you are able to get wood ash from old buildings like cabins make sure that the wood has not been chemically treated.

[@Ntsu345]

Is that a weather thing you have out in your yard I've also used bananas in coffee grounds in my garden I do not use eggshells because it takes too long to break down

[@thefrugalgardener]

Yes, my old weather station was damaged so The Frugal Son in Law give me this one as a gift. If you grind your eggshells into a power they breakdown more easily. I hope you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@Ntsu345]

I take calcium I put it on around my tomato plants ever to 3 weeks also when I also when I plant my tomato plants I put calcium in where I'm planting calcium is a big help for blossom end rot

[@stephaniesass5173]

I pulse mine in the food processor.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Dry, crush and roast your egg shells, add 1 part crushed shells to 10 parts vinegar, will start bubbling releasing CO2. Cover with a breathable cloth and let sit 5-10 days. This releases the ca so it available for plants. Use 1 tsp per gallon for foliage spray and/or drench soil 1 x a week. See garden like a Viking for more Korean natural farming, you can make everything you need for a garden !!!

[@Homestead_Haven]

We burn cardboard and paper with our wood. Can we still use it?

[@thefrugalgardener]

I would avoid using any chemically treated products. If the cardboard or paper contains inks or dye I would not use it .

[@elaines5179]

Items Ok, how to, too fussy! cut bananas in about 1" length or use as is even. dig a hole bury. for example.

[@austin2842]

Don't forget vitamin P!

[@ritaranee4787]

Pee😂

[@stevehicks1134]

Don’t forget to use that cardboard packaging!

[@thefrugalgardener]

I once grew lettuce 🥬 in a cardboard box.

[@keldaogg2157]

Number 1,get rid of your garbage disposal. Everything you can put down one can go into a compost heap.

[@BettyeSpace]

I just throw my banana peels and veggie scraps in the blender with water and pour it over the soil.

[@thefrugalgardener]

That sounds like a very efficient way of doing it 🙂