Homemade POTTING MIX, CHEAP and EASY DIY Gardening

Easily make your own potting mix soil for raised beds and potted plants that will save you money and grow incredible healthy plants.
Don't waste money on bagged soil or potting mix, make your own potting soil mix at home that will take your raised bed or container garden to the next level
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[@jamesprigioni]

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[@loriturner9038]

James, does it matter if the vermiculite is fine or coarse? I can find the big bag but only coarse?

[@millionairementality_]

What are the sizes of the beds at Team Grow? No contact number at team grow to talk to a lperson to place an order.

[@karenlombardi8242]

@@loriturner9038 I’m curious too. The bag he’s pouring from is ‘coarse’ - I see super coarse, coarse, and fine online … does it matter? - I’d love to know too.

[@artistlovepeace]

Thank you @jamesprigioni for all the lessons. You are a very inspiring educational channel. This is my second year practicing growing in the yard. I always rely on your lessons to find the best way to grow my own food. I love Tuck too! You are doing a great service to teach people gardening including me. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing your knowledge. Everyday the sun comes up is a good day.

[@nunyabeezwax9991]

Great video. I make my own seed start mix which is excellent! I dabbled in potting mix during covid. It did ok. This will def be my general guide. I think I hv all of the ingredients too.

[@lisahenley2244]

Tuck is adorable in his sweater. Best and cutest little helper. Love your videos.

[@sonjo2419]

And he looking out over the garden dreaming of what’s to come🥰

[@Kathleen253]

I have my soil in my beds already and will be adding some of my homemade compost from grass clippings and veggie scraps. Has been good for my for past 5 years. I can't afford all that other things

[@windhorse3889]

I agree. I’m a pauper. Grass clippings, chopped leaves and dairy cow compost. 🌱

[@jaysoto6116]

I totally agree. You know what, as a beginner gardener, after making the mistake of listening to everyone, I have learned what works for me as well. These items are super cheap. I use Premium top soil, peatmoss, a fistful of worm castings, vermiculite and perlite, the end...lol I use it over and over again. Gardening don't have to be complicated, nor does it have to be expensive. You just have to grow the way God intended us to grow. He knows best.

[@ausfoodgarden]

So long as you keep adding that compost you'll be fine. 👍

[@buntzy2]

If you have basic, good soil, you should be good. I'm in the desert southwest, so creating my own soil is vital. This should really help people like me 😊

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

I've never seen a harder working dog than Tuck. There's no doubt he keeps your garden safe from squirrels, rabbits, lions, tigers and bears. (Oh my!)

[@lolaseymour1532]

Others of your Golden Age gardeners might find the orange Home Depot 2 gallon bucket more manageable than a 5 gallon bucket. Love the mix idea!

[@shanjimenez6032]

He suggest that you don’t use the orange buckets as they are not food grade

[@jenniferprescott8655]

I fell off the face of the earth 6 years ago 😢..but I'm back and your my inspiration 😊

[@GeorgeMoore-wq8ck]

Hi Jennifer🌹🌹 How are you doing?

[@michaelb.2446]

Mel would be proud of you JP And here is a ❤ for Tuck

[@janiecavender3800]

🤗❤TUCK IS TOO CUTE!!❤🤗 Thanks James for sharing your knowledge of gardening!! 👍😁👍

[@Zar2244]

Seeing Tuck makes me miss my little silky terrier, who lived until 17 years

[@tommyfallon236]

I’m using peat moss, cow manure alfalfa bales with blood meal, earthworm castings and I’m making bio char with charcoal briquettes..this is only my second year gardening...so I’ll let you know.

[@Thingys-Jill]

It is a great recipe, and it is an easy recipe, but by no means is it cheap. Still an informative video.

[@runningwarrior5468]

FASHION FOCUS TUCKIE!!!!!! WOOD CHIP CARPET RUNWAY MODEL!! You will have to buy him some TUCKET shirts!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@Maria-ql3fc]

James I saw the clip of the raised bed you had the in ground pest and immediately thought of the spicy mustard treatment . You can grow that bed full of the spicy mustard and chop it into the soil and let it break down in the soil and that bed will be pest free, it even gets rid of the bad nematodes that attack the roots of the plants. I'm a firm believer and it works! I'm a lot older than you are and have been gardening for most of my life. Give it a try, yes it will tie up that bed for a few weeks but it's so worth it.

[@milliealford8968]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@TheUnconventionalGrower]

James' videos are just phenomenal! I've been following the channel since 2019 and he is the reason why I didn't quit my plot back then having discovered his transformational journey building the food forest, use of permaculture techniques using woodchips, awesome constructions such as the hoop houses and his great 'How To' videos like this potting mix one. I've adopted so many of his ideas and they work wonders even here in the UK! Keep up the amazing work!

[@jojow8416]

Have you ever tried to plant is plane old garden soil? I grew up in the wilderness with the closest store hours away that required a dirt mountain road, a ferry and another mountain road. Driving to town was done only a few times a year and my mother successfully grew enough food that she preserved for our family of 6 to eat well all winter, spring and into the summer.

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

Wow I’d love to learn.

[@renel7303]

Good for her, made do with what she had. You can still do that some places. Your Mama might have been the first person growing there so the soil wasn't depleted. A lot of us city folk inherit worn out soil so it needs some TLC to get it back in shape. Also for raised containers just tossing dirt in doesn't tend to work too well. It also leaves you with a pit somewhere else.

[@jojow8416]

@@renel7303 You make some very valid points that I never thought about. Thank you so much. Yes, my parents landscaped a rock slide behind the log house to create all the terraced gardens up the hill side and the earth that they brought in was from the nearby forest. That truly was a GREAT life.

[@cowboyblacksmith]

It can be as simple as your folks did it. Even crappy soil with just compost and leaf mold would suffice quite nicely. All these fancy schmancy designer ingredients are not required. Dirt, water, sun. Funny how nature does it all for free and quite well. Side by side comparison of my soil and his and I guarantee they would perform the same. I make my own worm castings, bokashi compost, regular compost, JMS microbes, leaf mold, and raised beds from free pallets. virtually no cost and incredible results works for me.

[@dbell10]

Great and much needed update to past hints in other videos. You’re the best, LONG LIVE THE GARDEN KING TUCK! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yukey2587]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ for Tuck! 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 for the soil mix! I am doing this soil mix this year. Already have the vermiculite, sphagnum, mushroom compost, homemade compost and worm castings. This is my first year square foot gardening, too!

[@tamararoberts9307]

Your gardens are proof your soil mix is perfect 😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jo9364]

❤ So, so glad you finely got the little boss a sweater. ❤ ❤

[@ShamisTalib]

I'm brand new to gardening. I mean brand spanking new and I am scared. I don't know a thing and I've been down a YT University rabbit hole so when I finally come across a video that has value and is not evasive I subscribe immediately! New subbie here. Wish me luck everyone.

[@groundedinfirstprinciples383]

Fail fast. 🙌 Make a local friend who is ahead of you. Call your local AG extension office for info and how to find my and Grey's and local gardens where you can learn and make a buddy to learn from. 👍 🌲🎄

[@ShamisTalib]

@@groundedinfirstprinciples383 Thanks so much for the tips!! Will do

[@normanshadow1]

James is all you'll need. And...don't be scared, we all screw up sometimes

[@ShamisTalib]

@@normanshadow1 thank you

[@KensingtonOrchards]

Your an inspiration. I have learned so much from you over the years. If everyone just did 10% of what you are doing in their yards it would change the world. I am trying to start a movement in my neighborhood to get proper to turn their yards into food forests!

[@deadoralive26]

Tuck sure does have a good thing goin here ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Carmen72610]

I love your videos I’m a disable 78 yr old lady from NYC and I love my potted plants. Thanks for showing us how to make a good soil. Right now I’m also growing a Fig tree indoors hoping it gives me lots of figs🤞. I like the way you teach us the right way way to take grow and care if ours plant. Thank you God bless.

[@gigidi6816]

Tuck, you poshie little thing 😍😍😍 so adorable

[@toniatalley1977]

I love seeing Tuck working so hard!!! He's the best of the best!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@lisasuewarren6204]

I just seen Tuck step into view with his new sweater!! Boss man looking good.

[@galeocean4182]

Spring is coming if you and Tuck are in the garden! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🥰

[@benf4803]

I've seen a number of videos on making your own soil and I think your's is the best.

[@indraawai5183]

For Tuck the best boss and guardian of the garden❤❤❤❤ and he is cute in his sweater

[@pennyrarick9907]

Good to see you and tuck out getting ready!! I'm so excited to get going!!

[@anitahernandez1207]

❤❤❤🐶🐾 Cute doggy sweater. He knew he had to keep it clean for his photo op. Helpful video 👍

[@YDCFF_]

Add some red wigglers to your raised beds... You get natural castings and they aerate the soil for you...

[@justpatty7328]

❤❤❤ hearts and love for Tuck! Lots of admiration for you too- sharing all your knowledge. God bless you!

[@Southern195]

Tuck is adorable!! ❤️

[@3coins.]

Blessings for the little Tuck ❤❤😊 in his sweater.

[@BigboiiTone]

Love Tuckers sweater!!!

[@christophergetchell6490]

Love Tuck's sweater!

[@julieford-mount6791]

Love Tuck's sweater! Thanks for the great info.

[@cathykernen4909]

I always get something out if everyone of your videos. You make it so interesting that I don't want them to end

[@lilly5363]

Thank you James for using your gift to serve others faithfully , God bless you and Tuck❤❤❤

[@newt52864]

Looks like a great combo 😀 Hey Tuck in your cute sweater❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tee9313]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE the little Boss!

[@lorib7117]

Looking dapper in that sweater Tucky..... 💚💙💚💙

[@AL-rs3wm]

❤❤❤ Tuck!...been watching a few years now 😃! Thankful!

[@garfielda34]

❤❤❤❤ for Tuck and a great video!

[@4gz252]

Tuck is looking out for the garden bandits..lol lo e seeing both of you. Peace and love from Ohio ❤❤❤❤

[@ellen_so_eclectic]

I love seeing Tuck in the videos! ❤🐕

[@jsfarmgirl]

Tucks so cute in his sweater ❤❤❤

[@janelinley3624]

Love this channel ❤ Tuck is adorable 🥰

[@cindystimson3632]

❤❤❤ For Tuck and James.

[@GeorgeMoore-wq8ck]

Hi Cindy🌹🌹 How are you doing?

[@lisaschreiber2893]

love your mixes, this is how i do all mine now… and stuff finally grows 😂

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo!!

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Tuckie!!!! Good to see you dude❤❤❤❤ you look so cute in that sweater❤️❤️❤️ Keep up the great work guys❤❤❤

[@PepperplacewithShawna]

Thank you both!

[@kyleb835]

Love for Tuck! Spring has come early this year! LETS GO!!!!!!!!!

[@stephw.6539]

What an adorable pup! Such a good helper 🥰

[@CathyM-uv1it]

The Little Boss is looking dapper! ❤❤❤

[@loriflarson4236]

Thanks James

[@cathyplantlover2862]

I love tucks sweater he looks so cute!

[@shellymcdonnell9019]

The Little Boss Tuck - The Garden Master !♥♥♥♥♥♥ Soil looks great!

[@aliciaokiegal]

Watching again! Needed a refresher. Hi Tuck! ❤

[@jamesprigioni]

Tuck says hi 🐕❤️

[@SwedishZebra9]

you are such an inspiration! we dont really have much space, we only have a balcony, but i tried putting a tomato seed from a tomato we had in the fridge in november or so, and now its 2 meters tall! standing by our window, i cant believe it. first time planting tomatoes and it got so tall we had to put it on the ground. I also planted peppers and now a few months later, i have about 12 flowers on only one plant! thas my story and i thank you and tuck for suck amazing quality content that i can watch over and over again! many hugs!

[@sojournaliste]

been anticipating this video!!! had a feeling it would come out today 🎉

[@Poohdad]

Just found this as i am retiring and fixing up my house. I am so grateful for your teaching technique

[@slgrib]

Thank you for this!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ for Tuck

[@dianewilliams8791]

Just started watching you a few weeks ago… You have given me lots of ideas! Thank you! Love Tuck!❤❤❤

[@ellendavis9940]

Love❤❤❤❤❤Tuck! Thanks for the update on soil.

[@user-zv4wx9em5w]

Time I've gotten some food grade 5 gal buckets! This is great. You're the best. Tuck's the King! ❤❤❤❤Thanks! 🥰

[@renel7303]

A good source for food grade buckets is bakeries and donut shops. Sometimes free, my donut shop sells them for $3 each, lid included. They are 4.4 gallon, a little shorter and wider. Great for storing amendments and fertilizer. I have my cat's kibble in them.😊

[@sglenn704]

That's what I use. I bought 20 last year. Make sure you drill drainage holes in the bottom!! I then add a few rocks bigger than the holes so I have drainage but don't lose my soil through the holes. Make sure you leave the handles on the buckets too. They come in very handy!

[@juliespaulding5545]

Can you reuse the soil every year, add some compost and amendments or start over every year?

[@ChiChi75169]

Another fantastic video and much appreciated! 💓💗💙💜💕💞 down low for angel face Tuck! Sweater is adorable 🥰

[@Warwck24]

James is so cheerful 'lets go,' great instruction thank you

[@deb7639]

Perfect timing on this video, JP. Thanks for giving us the rationales for your choices. That helps immensely! Love Tuck ❤ and your food forest. You are an inspiration.

[@douglasgoddard1072]

Got my trays today,perfect. Love you and Tuck ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

Beautiful soil you made, love it.

[@MrOldclunker]

Hey Tuck!🧡❤💚💙🤎🖤 Thanks for potting mix recipe and tutorial.

[@ragheadand420roll]

Tuck ❤ Tuck i bet the ladies love your style little bro Youre looking smart and proper in that sweater Any little lady would be impressed right away. Keep styling it

[@PANTTERA1959]

James try those Dog Vitamins for Tuck. Ppl are giving good reports on older dogs feeling frisky again.

[@introspectrum23]

What a valuable resource--thank you so much ❤❤❤ for Tuck!

[@deborahplyler6528]

Thank you sharing!

[@waynerogers6530]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ for Tuck, lots of good information always Thanks

[@steph3118]

YAY TUCK! Working hard or hardly working?🤗 I have his hoodie in green, so cute!💚

[@shane5110]

Very helpful!

[@margiekinney1130]

Perfect timing on this video. I’ve got the coco coir, vermiculite, perlite. Great tip on the other additions and ratios! ❤❤❤ for Tuck. Love his snazzy sweater.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Free soil is the way We go and works great in our gardens and love sharing how. Nice video & hi to Tuck

[@danapfister8709]

❤❤❤ Tuck! ❤❤❤ Thanks for the great recipe! Just in time! I’m adding 2 new raised beds to my garden this year.

[@proudpatriot4605]

This mix is amazing!

[@robinhorton6926]

❤❤❤ Tuck!! You're so handsome in your sweater!! ❤❤❤ Great topic JP! Thank you!!

[@Davidg1t1]

Great video! Thanks for the recipe.

[@markkristynichols845]

I like that you make it on the tarp!!! Easy mixing! ❤❤❤ Ya Tuck, Mama Kristy from Missouri 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@silverenejaipersaud9446]

10 for for you and Tuck Watching from NJ❤

[@flickofthewrist6279]

This is the video I've been waiting years for. Thank you SOOOOO much for this!!!! (Also, please make food forest stickers again. Thank you.)

[@mousehouse6446]

Love your videos great job man keep up the good work

[@tradermunky1998]

Good stuff!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks for the generous contribution my friend. Me and Tuck appreciate ya 😁🐕❤️

[@litaclayton946]

This channel is the top best for gardening and projects I have watched and researched so many I have learned so much and am so thankful and blessed to have this channel to refer back to I have been so inspired to keep going I rate this channel a top 10. ❤❤❤❤for Tuck!! An extra living addition to The Garden of Life ❤

[@TheTamrock2007]

Thanks so much, just what I needed.

[@katjoy9921]

Great potting recipe.

[@GeorgeMoore-wq8ck]

Hi Kat🌹🌹 How are you doing?

[@annamontone8952]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ the⌚ 🐕 for the garden. Thanks for the soil mixture. I think I will use all vermiculite because I live in Florida and need all the retention I can get due to evaporation.

[@408Dolly]

❤I love the sweater Tuck! You are so handsome. 😻

[@notforwantoftrying1]

I'm sure this potting mix performs extremely well, but I prefer to grow in the native soil of my location with just a small application of compost on the surface.

[@katie7748]

I wish I could do that too but 1) it's our first year here, 2) we have no idea what chemicals have been put here prior to us moving in, 3) our soil is clay and super rocky, 4) it's temporary until we buy land, and 5) I've never had the privilege of being able to grow directly in the ground so I need to do some homework first. I'm spending this year growing in containers and raised beds while working on trying to get a patch of the yard ready for next spring. Here's hoping all goes well 😊

[@runningwarrior5468]

I dont want my plants to get addicted to too many special amendments.

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

This saves lot's of money! Thanks

[@trin751]

Your videos inspired my parents to start gardening :)

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooo!!!

[@nildaotero2933]

Excellent video, soil looks great. thanks for sharing ❤️ ❤❤