Grandpa's 37 FREE Vegetable Gardening Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

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@BillMooney-r5c 3 ай бұрын

1. Any time I trim my beard, I put them in my garden. 2. Make sure you "crack" the eggshell" (squeeze it slightly) before you transplant. 3. Or you can put the shards of terracotta in the bottom of other pots to retain moisture. 4. Beer also works for Earwigs. 5. Better than manure is Worm casting tea. It is so easy to produce worm castings, just either collect worms and place in a container or cut off the bottom of a container , fill with dirt and bury kitchen scraps in the dirt, regularly. worms will migrate to the scraps, eat them and poop out that black gold. 6. "Bamboo is sturdy" ... and expensive! Grow it instead. It is super easy, just make sure you segregate them from EVERYTHING else. They spread like crazy. 7. "Apply 5-10-5 fertilizer bi-annually" .... unless you are growing root crops, then you want higher Nitrogen (the first number). The best thing is is a balanced formula, like 10-10-10. 8. Bake and powder the eggshells. They will give off calcium faster. 9. Never EVER spray urine on plants. If you want to use urine to deter pests, just put out a container of it. Don't even pour it around your plants. If you want to use the nitrates from it, put it in a large SEALED (You do not want to smell old urine) and fill with plant material and you will produce pretty good potassium nitrate (can even use it for propellant if you crystallize it... if you know what I mean). Do not just take advise from some voice on the internet. Do your own research from multiple (hopefully a lot) of sources. Remember the old joke, "if you ask 10 doctors the same question, you will get 10 different answers."

@bigrich6750 4 ай бұрын

How to tell us you’re making stuff up, without telling us you’re making stuff up - say put egg shells in the garden and they’ll break down. Egg shells will not break down. I’ve put egg shells in my compost pile and found them intact a year later. If you put them in the blender, and turn them into dust, they’ll break down, but not by leaving them whole.

@Stretchnrest 4 ай бұрын

They have always broken down just slower. Maybe you're buying plastic eggs

@bigrich6750 4 ай бұрын

@@Stretchnrest Haha! Not that old yet. Anyone with any gardening experience, will tell you that whole egg shells don’t break down for quite a long time. Certainly not quickly enough to be of benefit within a year or two of putting them in your garden. There are plenty of KZbin videos about crushing them and turning into a great calcium supplement by using vinegar. As I said, I’ve even found them in my compost pile after a year, and had to crush them by hand, and still found pieces in my garden, and my soil is naturally acidic, and I use acidic materials like oak leaves in my compost. If they break down for you, great, but that’s not the case for anyone I’ve ever heard. Bake them in the oven, then put them in a blender, and you’ve got a soil supplement that will be available to your plants quickly.

@HomeGardening212 4 ай бұрын

@@bigrich6750 u r right , i even crushed my eggshells into smaller pieces and yet after four years when i digged down they were smiling at me sarcastly 😀😀😀still intact ...the best way to get calcium from eggshells is making a VINEGAR plus EGGSHELL mixture ,,, takes just 3 days !

@bigrich6750 4 ай бұрын

@@HomeGardening212 So true! I haven’t tried the vinegar solution but I’ve heard it works great, especially on things that need high calcium, like tomatoes. I’ve got enough egg shells that I’ve put through the blender, so I’ll make some this coming spring for my tomatoes and peppers.

@HomeGardening212 4 ай бұрын

@@bigrich6750 it works grealy , i used this year and not even a single blossom end rot happened on tomatoes , its sasy crush eggshells with hands (not powdered or ground eggshells) Make sure the inner memberane of eggshell is not there anymore , remove by hands or just slightly fry it on the pan untill the membrane is gone add vinegar ten times more than the eggshells cover the mixture with a cloth , don't airtight reaction begins immidiately and carbon di oxide is relased along with water vapors let the mixture sit until all the crushed eggshells float on top of ths mixture (3 days top ) Add one teaspoon with gallon of water and spray on the sides of the plant near roots . sit back and relax and watch for tso weeks and spray again , just do not exceed 3 times in one stage ...

@123WorryFreeGardening 3 ай бұрын

Egg shells discussion here is interesting. We do crumble shells up and place them in the garden. I really don't know but perhaps the watering is doing a slow release. Either way it's a method to get calcium in the garden. My plants seem to appreciate it.

@emmaebrahim322 4 ай бұрын

the soap under nails wow this is awesome

@elainemarten2147 3 ай бұрын

or wear gloves?

@robinricart3155 3 ай бұрын

I add everything to my blender….then add it to the compost

@famidaismail3027 4 ай бұрын

You can crack the egg shells gentle at the bottom of the plant before planting I agree egg shells whole takes Very long to decompose

@cameronwesthuizen1241 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the soap hack... A add on to diluted urine as a pest deterrent, diluted urine(human urine) is a great fertilizer aswel!

@SavingSavers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@debbiebourne9120 4 ай бұрын

The beer does work I did it before I had a vegetable snail would always by door so I did the beer trick and no more snail.

@SavingSavers 4 ай бұрын

Yes it does! 💯

@AlecJohnson-de5cz 3 ай бұрын

They maybe basic principles but a whole lot of people may not know them. You're one of the fortunate one's so don't criticize

@PRTTYBTTRFLY1 4 ай бұрын

I can’t wait for next years garden

@ZekeriyaErhan 4 ай бұрын

It’s kinda crazy how none of these guys are talking about The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray.

@grlpeterson 3 ай бұрын

If you're concerned about it, which you should be, make sure veggies and fruits are organic or you may douse your soil worth glyphosate which doesn't breakdown very well.

@jeffpanico3785 Ай бұрын

Been on my place since 1984 believer and a doer of composting everything busted down to powder is available quicker, but you’re wrong eggshells throw it into the garden in time find their way to powder which makes your soil more nutritious and productive the worms. love it all the way up to the people we all benefit. Keep on working that garden.❤️👍😄

@Isabella62831 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your helpful advise!

@SavingSavers 3 ай бұрын

Glad you found them useful! You're welcome!!

@hanzketchup859 3 ай бұрын

You must rotate some crops because they won’t thrive in the decay of their own varieties, tomatoes can be resilient but even this hardy plant will become diseased if repeatedly planted in the same location.

@EllenShabalala-fh8ty 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing nails tips ohh yes thank you very much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@SavingSavers 2 ай бұрын

Glad you found them useful!

@momofmanda 2 ай бұрын

Those "fish scraps" are huge. Maybe they had extra fish on deck after pulling in the nets?? LOL

@jddonaldson931 5 күн бұрын

Plant red onions between each tomato plant, aphids and cutworms can't stand the smell of the onions. Also if you use tobacco, always wash your hands before touching the tomato plants before tying them to stakes, the nicotine will brown/kill any leaves that you touch.

@Jo-ji1yf 3 ай бұрын

Love the soap under the nail trick

@SavingSavers 2 ай бұрын

Glad you love them!!

@jananddie 3 ай бұрын

I crush eggshells in my coffee grinder. It comes out as a nice eggshell powder.😢

@4155abc 22 күн бұрын

You can make a sturdy trellis out of an old swingset.

@joebarnes3626 3 ай бұрын

I soak my eggshells in water for a while, then I crush the shells then use them in the plants.

@pencey 2 ай бұрын

I use bath and bodyworks candle lids instead of pie plates... lol Use what you have.

@SavingSavers 2 ай бұрын

Love the resourcefulness!

@EllenShabalala-fh8ty 2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks again for slags❤❤

@SavingSavers 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@plantsoverpills1643 4 ай бұрын

So the use of hair can work…but never use hair that has been treated…bleached, permed, etc… The egg shell hack is definitely erroneous. You’re better off either feeding them to your hens or leaving them to break down in the compost to be used years down the road. I recommend laying seeds to dry on wax paper as they can get stuck to paper towel, especially tomato seeds. It’s also a myth that coffee grounds will change your ph as once they’re brewed, they’re practically neutral. Unbrewed coffee is, however, definitely acidic. Tried the fish thing, didn’t make any difference except to lure damaging skunks and raccoons to my garden… put fish in your compost and rely on its benefits through your finish compost soil. I have used wood as markers and they rotted out so not convinced about the wooden spoon markers. Bamboo as stakes have always been useless for me…they snap or rot out…I use metal stakes. Using vinegar to kill weeds works for a few weeks and then they’re back with a vengeance because it kills the growth above the ground but doesn’t kill the root, so it’s a waste of time. Fertilizer is not needed if a quality compost or compost tea is added. Comfrey is a great plant to grow for that. I’m not a fan of fresh banana peels as they attract gnats that are very destructive. Save fresh kitchen waste for the compost, as it simply attracts too many destructive creatures if you apply it to your growing plants. Finally, the hack with pie plates is questionable. We have issues with crows coming and pulling out seedlings and as it happens these birds are attracted to shiny things…so pie plates are actually an invitation to them. It’s better to protect seedlings from birds with shade cloth and then uncover when the plants are well anchored and can no longer be pulled out. Also birds are an important aspect in the garden as they pick off bug pests that would otherwise demolish the crops. Otherwise, this video has some useful tips. It’s better to have gardened and tried these hacks than to just quote out dated myths. Times change and animals evolve.

@Kayenne54 3 ай бұрын

Feed the hens other things which they need that egg shells contain; otherwise the hens will peck the newly laid eggs. Also seed saving only works with non-hybrid varieties (referencing the video's recommendation) but - just for general FYI for people who don't realize the plants they got from the garden centre may be hybrid varieties...

@plantsoverpills1643 3 ай бұрын

@@Kayenne54it’s true some birds will peck at their eggs. We found they’d do it regardless if they got eggshells fed back to them. So, we’d get out at a certain time every morning to collect the eggs before the hens got too aggressive. I always Google plant types to verify whether or not they’re hybrid.

@southernprospector3561 4 ай бұрын

Worms and their castings have a symbiolic relationship with plants,plants take up the micronutrients 50% better from worm castings,Worm castings are rich in micronutrients, containing iron, sulfur, magnesium, zinc, copper and calcium.

@davidisaacson9328 3 ай бұрын

Sulfur, magnesium and calcium are all Secondary Macronutrients.

@edmartin875 4 ай бұрын

Did anyone notice when he was talking about spraying on the ground under your plants that the video had someone spraying the plants, every time.

@reddrw1 3 ай бұрын

You don't dry seeds on a paper towel. They will germinate. You should try them on a piece of paper like printer paper

@freehat9075 3 ай бұрын

Ya so some of these ideas like putting fish in the soil might be great, until a bear comes by and thinks it smells great or a little fox 😅 at least for us alaskans and others with fuzzys

@pencey 2 ай бұрын

coffee grounds can also deter some animals

@Vulture-88 2 ай бұрын

What about pet hair? Does anyone know?

@nkululekondhlovu4020 3 ай бұрын

i use an old tooth brush to clean my nails i try the soap hack

@eileenkung5839 4 ай бұрын

😍

@InspoTarot369 3 ай бұрын

Well my grandma said burn ur hair from brush so no1 can get it... not outside.. And if a bird takes it and makes a nest You'll go crazy

@Shezdatgurl13 3 ай бұрын

Yep! Same here

@davidscott7165 3 ай бұрын

15:44 , when you know your seeds . 😉

@BoneFrossil 4 ай бұрын

Why were different people shilling the same book with similar phrasing? Weird.

@Cooky00123 3 ай бұрын

Bots

@UmutMehmet-y7j 4 ай бұрын

This video really got me thinking! The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray touches on this too, and it’s a great read overall.

4 ай бұрын

Decomposition of an eggshell takes some time so I wouldn't plant a seedling in it. That said, I kind don't belive these are some experienced grandpa advices.

@barbaraellis6637 4 күн бұрын

I make “pots” from toilet paper rolls- they decompose readily and eliminate transplant shock. Been doing that for years 😊

@wandahall4435 4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

@littlebearherd3643 4 ай бұрын

And Dog hair****

@elainedoudna2054 3 ай бұрын

Im going to add dog hair to my soil blocks this coming spring in place of wool pellets.

@Annmarieflorence 3 ай бұрын

Some true some not

@VolkanSelcuk-q2p 4 ай бұрын

Kudos to this video, but the book The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray will reveal how to truly harness the power of natural healing. Find it, trust me on this.

@bleeblah3583 3 ай бұрын

I was lost at human hair .. don't wanna know how you know that..

@pattiannepascual 3 ай бұрын

🤬 videos too long. you should make shorts for each subject. By tip #10, we forgot the past 9.

@Tina-fc7ub 2 ай бұрын

then fix your attention span

@VelitYakup 4 ай бұрын

There’s a book called The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray, and it shows you how to really activate your body’s natural healing power.

@Papawcanner 3 ай бұрын

Egg shells do not break down in soil . I’ve been gardening for over fifty years and learned little here . If you bury fish scraps bury them deep or the raccoons will tear your garden up . Companion planting is bull .

@ZeynepOguz-n9u 4 ай бұрын

This video’s solid, but The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray will take your understanding to the next level. Trust me on this.

4 ай бұрын

We need exactly ZERO more hacks.

@offgridamy717 4 күн бұрын

Instant credibility loss right out of the gate. Like anyone is going to get enough hair to help.

@0_0merry 4 ай бұрын

Umm ... Having my backyard smell like urine is not the most appealing idea

@antoniiocaluso1071 4 ай бұрын

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...you have no idea what your talking about, yes? haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....

@plantsoverpills1643 4 ай бұрын

You know…urine is very high in nitrogen…it’s a great starter in the compost pile. And you won’t smell it…remember, the animals that you’re trying to repel, they will, because their sense of smell is so much stronger. But anyone taking medication should not bother.

@christinedevarney66 3 ай бұрын

My grandfather swore by this one. Doesn't smell. Also make urine deters pests.