Grow Vegetables WITHOUT a Garden! | Grow Bag Gardening Vegetables W/ Kevin from Epic Gardening

Grow vegetables without a garden! I teamed up with Kevin from ‪@epicgardening‬ to share how convenient Grow Bag Gardening is for most people.
Gardening with grow bags (AKA fabric pots) is an excellent, easy way to grow vegetables indoors or out. You can use it in your backyard, balcony or even on your windowsill. The bags are reusable and environmentally friendly. You won't have to worry about many of the things that make in-the-ground gardening difficult for so many.
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[@joecomet1938]

I used grow bags last season and I put them in a little plastic pool and kept about an inch of water. It caused a self watering system. Fill it with pea gravel and it will keep the misquotes away.

[@jettyeddie_m9130]

Good idea ! Thanks

[@TheBusyGardener]

That is a great suggestion, and the pea gravel idea is SOOOO good! I'm becoming a fan of watering plants and pots from the bottom.

[@Zizzyyzz]

Did you misquote "misquotes?" 🤔

[@joecomet1938]

@@Zizzyyzz yep I urge did lol

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@joecomet1938 Haha.

[@oregonpatriot1570]

I planted 3 determinate tomatoes in 10 gallon grow bags today. All three are covered by 'cut milk jugs' until things warm up. Average 45 degrees at night right now in western Oregon, so it shouldn't be long.

[@TheBusyGardener]

There you go!

[@epicgardening]

Love it Cam, was a super fun collab 🙌 💯

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yeah, I think these turned out great! Tons of valuable guidance

[@chantaltulliez8066]

Great fun two of my favourite people together...

[@ericarose3486]

Yay! My favorite dudes, my favorite way to garden! Loving your content, Cam, keep it up pleeeeease!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Aww thanks! Will keep sharing what we're learning :)

[@silkrose32]

My two favorite KZbin gardeners . Thank you guys ! I am inspired by you !

[@TheBusyGardener]

So nice of you, Rose! You inspire us to do what we do!

[@butterlite100]

Another fantastic collaboration!! I like that you always insert a moment of humor into your videos. The drone footage of you fitting between the grow pots is so funny (slightly awkward) and unexpected. Hahaha! Love it. Great video, keep them coming!!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Glad you liked it! It was relaxing in a grow bag paradise! 😂 Quirky stuff like that makes me giggle, and glad it does you too! Solid info from Kevin in this vid and was grateful to share it (awkward moments and all)

[@hadleejackson6284]

Loving all these Collabs with my two fav garden youtubers 🪴 🤩🤩

[@TheBusyGardener]

🙌 So glad Kevin and I were able to connect and bring these to you!

[@garyhovey9305]

Loving your collaborations with Kevin 🍅

[@TheBusyGardener]

Thanks Gary! I'm really glad we got to cover the topics that we did together 😁

[@shapeshifter52001]

Kevin is one of my favorites, just got his book yesterday.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Kevin is THE MAN. I think you'll like the book!

[@madhavigunnala3479]

This is my first time using grow bags . Thanks for the key points .

[@TheBusyGardener]

I think you're gonna love it!

[@askmrlist5866]

I love grow bags !!!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yes! We're loving ours too!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

My first year with smart pots so this was very interesting 😊

[@TheBusyGardener]

Good glad to hear it! I think you will really like growing in pots

[@LivingLifeOurWay365]

I literally just bought this book for my mother for mother's day. I use half grow bags and regular plastic pots. I'm doing a experiment to see which grows better and if one outperforms the other I'll go and use that one predominantly.

[@TheBusyGardener]

I love that experiment. Be sure to report back on your finding! 😊

[@aaliaj6719]

How is your experiment going?

[@sallymartin6184]

Thank you, I just started Nov 2021 with hardy winter veg/potatoes/garlic/onions/ginger. I am new to this and excited about what I do not yet know. Gratitude

[@TheBusyGardener]

You're gonna do great and will learn a ton along the way!

[@karenmonroe2058]

This is so funny because I live on 12 acres in south central Texas so you would THINK I have plenty of room for a garden. We have constant wind on our hill and the garden spot was full sun and I just didn’t have great success SO I’m moving everything to grow bags on the deck. I just bought your book and I’m going for it. I hope it gives guidance and sowing seeds outdoors. Thank you!

[@TheBusyGardener]

Kevin's book is gonna give you a lot to work with! Growbags give a lot more control over variables, and I think you'll see success with this method! And then give you some time to test out what works on your land. Good luck!

[@murrayzuckerman123]

Used a 30 gallon bag for my carrots-worked well. Do have to water often and water more often. Also use for potatoes.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yeah, that allows planting plants that like deep planting soil that is also light and allows the carrots to grow!

[@rosemariekury9186]

I’m a new Gardner and sent for a bunch of grow pots. Today while shopping at Walmart and looking through the seeds ( their garden place wasn’t open yet) I told another lady I was going to grow in the grow pots and she was really interested in them. I clued her in to you guys on You Tube for tips. Our weather is beginning to be getting in the 60s and I’m considering growing lettuce. I figure if a frost does come ( they’re predicting hot and dry spring) will move it into the garage. Thanks for all of the tips!

[@TheBusyGardener]

A great thing about pots is their mobility when weather would otherwise hurt a plant. Nice work!

[@munchichi2461]

Thank new gardener planning a salsa one wish me luck

[@TheBusyGardener]

There you go!

[@TheBusyGardener]

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[@raymondkyruana118]

Where can you buy food grade grow bags?

[@themisplacedcountrygirl8923]

Great video. What do you think about rice hulls for mulch?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Rice hulls are a FANTASTIC option to use as mulch on a veggie garden! (good on all types: raised bed, in ground, and grow bag)

[@pearlbrown177]

What about a drain tray?

[@MiguelY22]

I have a few grow bags and they do dry quicker. I bought 3 gallon size. Next time will be 5 gallon. I need to put some trays under them to help keep them moist

[@TheBusyGardener]

I think Epic Gardening now offers lined bags to slow evaporation, which might be a good option too. shop.epicgardening.com/collections/container-gardening?aff=31 get 5% off with code: TBG5

[@MiguelY22]

@@TheBusyGardener thanks! Didnt know about lined grow bags

[@judywho2249]

Also grow bags are easier on my knees, instead of digging holes.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Good point!

[@pug8292]

What's the best soil choice/mix for grow bags? What is the best spacing between the bags?

[@TheBusyGardener]

A quality potting is great for bags, and can be spaced however close you want them to be, as long as the plants don't physically interfere with each other. Your choice!

[@Bananaskin101]

Ahh thats really interesting about the fibre bags 'pots' and the roots, would you recommend them for bigger plants like a graphed fruit trees?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I love fabric pots! But not for trees or other long-lived plants. Fabric pots only last for 4-5 years, and will break down requiring re-potting which can be risky for an established tree or fruiting bush.

[@Bananaskin101]

@@TheBusyGardener Makes sense, so a big normal pot for small trees to allow for root expansion.

[@jacqnelson6090]

I put the saucer inside my growbag

[@eveewatkins9485]

Hello! We just planted new sod so I cannot put my grow bags in the grass this year. I have the space to put them on my wood deck and concrete patio. If I put large grow bags 15-30 gallon grow bags on the wood deck and concrete patio, do you think it would cause rotting in the wood deck?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yay for sod! The effect of grow bags on your deck can go a few ways. The main issue will be the possibility of staining from water/soil dripping out. Deck wood is generally designed to be ok with moisture, but moisture will be present with that system. So, consider placing it in an inconspicuous spot

[@No010944]

I transplanted a 50ish day old mature tomato plant to a 10 gallon bag and now anytime the sun hits the plant it wilts very badly. I’m in Mississippi, the heat index gets around 110 here

[@TheBusyGardener]

Plants are gonna be more sensitive in a container with any type of extreme temps, compared to planting in the ground. That said, containers are nice because you can move them out of the sun on the hottest days. Plants will wilt in extreme heat, but the key is seeing if they've perked up the next morning or not.

[@chaitalivenkatesh4176]

I have jute bag can i use as grow bag? Thanks for your information

[@TheBusyGardener]

Yes!! It's gonna likely be less durable than one made for that purpose, so expect just a couple seasons from it. Try it out!

[@markdecker2724]

I watched this because your title states "Grow Vegetables". I am still waiting to learn about them.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Rumor has it, we're still talking about it to this day... 😂 Seriously though, this is about being able how to grow vegetables without needing a big plot of soil.

[@legauxmc]

Can I place these grow bags in a kiddie pool with a small amount of water. Especially if I leave for vacation

[@TheBusyGardener]

This idea was posted below as a suggestion, and I think it is a great idea! The other commentor put pea gravel in the water to avoid mosquitoes. I'd place the bag, add pea gravel, and then fill till the level of pea gravep

[@RCMandTWO]

Great collaboration! wish you guys would come hang out at my house.

[@TheBusyGardener]

Fire up the BBQ!

[@maryspringer1442]

Put a bunch in a kiddie pool for 10.00 or use those clay water bottles that go into the dirt in the grow bag slowly releasing water fill them weekly or as needed. I bought 12 10 gallon grow bags for 15.00 on Ebay and 15 of the 7 gallon grow bags for 20 on Amazon..good deal. Downside not mentioned..the costly part is the dirt. Takes a 5.00 good sized bag to fill one 10 gallon grow bag. Order it by the yard locally and pick it up in a pick up truck..cheaper!

[@TheBusyGardener]

The kiddie pool is a fantastic hack! The soil is pricey, but can be amended for future seasons, reducing the eventual cost

[@maryspringer1442]

@@TheBusyGardener yes..local nursery filled our truckbed for only 28.00 a scoop from their bulldozer!

[@TheBusyGardener]

@@maryspringer1442 Killer deal... WHOA

[@moyecxu4283]

Hello,my first to try a fabric pot and I bought some 10 gallon rectangle planter pots,but they are not as sturdy as I had hoped,once they are filled, they splay out completely.What should I do?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Like burst at the seams? If there are strsses on it, I'd use some material to help hold it together, like twine or something you can tie off.

[@moyecxu4283]

@@TheBusyGardener No,the seams are fine,they just can not keep their shape.I don't know how to make them stand up well

[@TheBusyGardener]

@@moyecxu4283 That's weird, as usually a container will take and hold its shape once it's filled with material.

[@taekwonmo]

It might help to fold down the edges once or twice. That seems to work for my flimsy bags. If it doesn't stay folded, add a binder clip or two along the top folded edge.

[@esthert9146]

Can I plant a blueberry bush in a fabric bag?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I think grow bags are best for short-lived plants that have lifespan of less than 4-5 years. Fruit trees and bushes would grow really well in a grow bag, but the grow bag will break in a few years while the plants in them live for many years.

[@barbaramcclure536]

Can I grow watermelon and cucumbers in grow bags?

[@TheBusyGardener]

Absolutely! You'll just need to train the vines to go in your desired direction :)

[@valeriesanchez3074]

🤔

[@rogerfeenstra9496]

For anyone to answer: I went on vacation and put four grow bags in saucers of water with a drip system filling the saucers. But, the bags got over watered. The weather turned HOT and algae began to grow on the soggy bags. They’re out of the water now, drying out. The bags contain potatoes that have not sprouted. Are these potatoes a loss?

[@TheBusyGardener]

I'm hitting this way late, but how did your potatoes fare? My money would have been on rotted potatoes. How did they do?

[@rogerfeenstra9496]

@@TheBusyGardener May they R.I.P. lol. I have grown some since and I don’t give them any water! Gardening is certainly an experiment!

[@TheBusyGardener]

@@rogerfeenstra9496 Way to keep at it!

[@Silvereagledude]

Ok, cross marketing….going to throw you a sub

[@rosielo249]

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[@pauletterichards4755]

Don’t like grow bags my green beans look bleached out not growing much either

[@TheBusyGardener]

Really?!? That sounds more like a nutrient/soil issue than a container issue. A grow bag is a fairly neutral way to grow plants, with benefits of great drainage and air pruning roots