How to Grow a CONTAINER Garden, CHEAP and EASY Patio Gardening

[@kathymonica7516]

I love this guy. He talks quickly and I don’t get frustrated waiting on him to get to the point! Could be my central New York gene!! Js

[@rudyrogers3484]

Listen, I’m from the south, and I too love that he gets straight to the point

[@estuaryexplorers]

Omg i know i watch everything on 1.5-2x 😂

[@toodlesmossberg5770]

A tip from another Gardner: use straw mulch. When I made my buckets, I put in first rocks so the drainage holes would never get clogged, then straw because it absorbs water like the clay pots that the plants can then use again-and as the season continues it breaks down and fertilizes the plants. Fill your bucket with soil and plant your plant, then put a good layer of the straw on top too. The light color of straw reflects the sun away from the soil and up to the actual plants giving them a boost while not letting the soil dry up as quickly. We did this in our big containers and they went from nearly having to be watered every day to around once a week.

[@meghasharma127]

Thank you so much for your tips….

[@lorimckellar2787]

Thank you

[@abstract1dea]

Awesome tip Thanks

[@FunkyKiwi7]

Thank You 🌺

[@jamestboehm6450]

I use 1/2 food grade 55gal drums. Holes 4" up on the sides and about 1/3 bale straw in the bottom. Then my soil mix. Grass clippings on top for mulch. I also use a good dose of my vermicompost. A few worms always find their way into the containers a big bonus for eating clippings and making a natural fertilizer.

[@rudyrogers3484]

I am a beginner, but I must say I am highly motivated through watching you. You are such a great teacher and motivator. I hope that you have the most amazing day!

[@pie1805]

I love your channel. My boyfriend died from the virus and we were starting a garden. I know he would want me to finish and your channel is helping me. I’m a beginner☺️❤️❤️🌸🌸

[@joymay8092]

I'm so sorry fir the loss of your companion. God rest his soul. And may God comfort you as you continue the garden. Blessings.❤

[@ioschris]

Sorry for your loss. How’s things growing so far?

[@joymay8092]

God bless you for keeping that Garden growing. Every year as it grows, it will be a living Memorial to him!💕

[@cbrisalchemist6887]

A garden is hope. We plant in the hope of plant rising, that our hands, our work, will nourish us. When my son died I gardened. When I had cancer I gardened. I just had some side effects of bc treatment and developed hemiplegia…yes, I am gardening. Allowing our grief to be nourished and released into the soil is a gift from nature. I named a tree after my son…and planted round vegetables in memory of my breast. Silly but soothing. May you allow yourself to go through this journey. Tears have nourished my garden and when I see peppers grow they remind me that sometimes it is painful…when I taste a succulent apricot I’m reminded there are moments of sweetness…among the bitter greens I’m reminded of life…when the seasons change I know the rhythm of my heart can deal with all of it. May your journey be sweet..even in prickly moments. ❤

[@bgrieves1]

I'm so sorry for your loss. That is a really hard thing but you are honoring his legacy by continuing his dreams.....Great job.

[@ceceliaedic2265]

Thank you for the tips! My husband and I have been container gardening for over 5 years now. Our soil is awful! Lots of clay, and if you dig down more than 1 foot, you start getting brackish water. We live not far from the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This year, we expanded our garden by 522 sq. Feet. We have a large back yard and use different tubs and buckets, making sure that they are food grade. We are growing corn, tomatoes, sweet banana peppers, orange bell peppers, lots of herbs, flowers, sunflowers, and I have two bee houses for leafcutters. You and a couple of other gardening KZbinrs give so much information and tips. Keep up the good work! We love seeing Tuck in the video’s, too!

[@DestinyDW]

Hi from Galveston tx. I FEEL you

[@bethmiller6827]

Planting flowers like marigold, lavender, purple cone flower, lantana, black eyed susan and provide water to attract pollinators .

[@PickledHumann]

I'm from Norfolk, what up neighbor 😂 The ground here is terrible too!

[@VWilt-so3ws]

Your doing great. I'm wanting to grow so bad but having hard time finding what I need. Great growing always, vicki

[@collinsddc1206]

Hi neighbor, I just moved from Wa state to Portsmouth 6 mo ago trying to find a reliable source for soil, the cost of bags has gotten to expensive, and I’m retired so can you tell me where a good place to buy bulk soil? Ty

[@catarina1577]

James, I have learned SO MUCH by watching your videos. I've been gardening for several years, yet every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. I'm so grateful that you invest the time to provide a fast paced, focused, all details included video. I'm a visual learner and you are an EXCELLENT teacher. Please give Tuck a kiss on the snout from Kate (my canine gardening buddy) and me.

[@da1stamericus]

I am doing this on the 9th floor. My neighbors are surprised when I say, I grow apples, and plums... Plus vegetables. I grow 5 different kinds of fruits including strawberries. I grow all my herbs most of the year long (zone 8b - the Netherlands) You are doing soo good showcasing this. And I am also growing malabar spinach, but the green one. Indeed a perennial in the Caribbean. Let's go!

[@tassinmonkeys]

That's impressive!!

[@sadh6715]

Malabar spinach means?... Am from kerala, from malappuram.. everone will call our area as MALABAR.

[@therealrobbdee672]

How is that Spinach goin? Heard that particular variety goes bonkers once it gets goin

[@exceptionaltalentspc4954]

I would be so worry about all the weight I'd be adding to my floor !!

[@laceysnursery5080]

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[@brendabenjamin2777]

Thank you I am 73 and always loved gardening but unable to do the heavy gardening anymore so container gardening is great for me.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

I like your work, James. Every video is fast, focused, and full of useful information. No hokum, annoying background noise/music, or foolish personal concerns. Keep up the good work.

[@pizzaofataco]

I love how communicative and detailed somebody can become through a passion

[@robynmize4713]

James: I grow only in buckets and bins on my condo concrete patio. I put the holes on the sides... 3/4 of an inch from the bottom. That leaves a bit of a water reservoir , preventing dry outs (in Southern California) and allows you to direct any over flow from rotting your wooden shelves underneath the pots. That works for me... just sharing. ;) And Thanks for doing some container gardening. Some of my buckets are on metal shelving with casters ... so i can pivot them for sun exposure now and then.

[@HeideHoney]

Robyn . Mize: thanks for the tip on putting the drainage holes 3/4 in. up from the base of the buckets. Simple. fix to my garden problem. 🌱🌰🌻

[@nicholasroos3627]

this is useful if you ever want to use them for dutch bucket hydro and other fun things too

[@rebeccadees2300]

I think I'll try this method. I did the bottom last time and the water runs out too quickly.

[@Clarinda787]

I like to cut large holes in the sides of the buckets and line them with weed fabric to hold the soil in. This prevents plants from becoming root-bound.

[@compiticny1445]

We add wood chips to the bottom, makes the pots easier to move (less weight), along with a layer of kitchen scrapes then add homemade potting soil. At the end of the season we add the pots to the compost pile for next season. Great video as always.

[@tiffanyx8577]

I like that idea!

[@reginaldanglin4264]

Yea I like that

[@another8125]

@@reginaldanglin4264 yeah you could use fresh manure and carboard at the bottom, of the pot even, like 20% of garden soil also is fine, filling pots with compost is way expensive, the mix i do is, 20% leaf mould, 20% worm casting, 20% cardboard, 20% garden soil, 20% manure, works a treat

[@gregrobertson9957]

Cardboard is better. Wood chips can harbor certain bacteria and also as it decks can consume available nitrogen, in turn stunting the plant.

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@another8125 is cardboard shredded first?

[@Universal.G]

For my buckets, I use the Hugel method. I take twigs and small branches from trees I pruned and use that at the bottom of my buckets. It gets the mycelium growing to help the plants with nutrients. Then on top of that I put garden dirt, then compost, and then potting mix which contains perlite and peat moss.

[@laurieasmus9998]

I never thought of hugelkulture for buckets. Going to try this.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Same here 👍

[@markb8954]

Yep, i do that as well. Adding a good mix of things on the bottom cuts down on the really good potting soil mix. Saves money.

[@ArtistCreek]

I do that in my big beds bit for my buckets I found it to be a pita if I want to amend the soil at the end of the season. I dumpnit all into a big container and mix it up...the debris is a real problem...until I put a piece of landscape fabric between the soil and mulch mix. I can scoop out the soil in one bucket and the mulch in another amend and reuse the landscape pieces. Has worked well for me. I use a lot of leaves and pine needles

[@dellaangel]

I live right across the bridge from you... I cant keep a fern alive but am determined to try because of YOU!

[@overthenever4262]

Dudes a great guy . Any questions , ferns are easy , I can help..... Say hi to Jim for us in maine, we love this guy!🌴🌹🐰🌹🌴

[@lazinasobrian2708]

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[@remembrance3265]

😄

[@catherinegrace2366]

That would be inspirational!

[@Bonussister70]

I know what you mean but I’m not giving up trying to make things grow.

[@bettypittman4855]

My favorite gardening channel ever! And just love Tuck!!!! 🥰

[@robertwashington2759]

I really, really enjoy your enthusiastic information. Everyone doesn't go into the reasoning behind the 'why', just 'do this'. Much appreciated!

[@lancoschino731]

I use native soil as my 1/3 instead of compost. I live in Lancaster PA and even tho the soil is compact and clay. The Summers are so humid and rainy that there's not a drainage issue. That way I can leave out amendments like dolomite lime

[@pamelakeller1693]

Give little Tuck a hug and pat for me!! He was watching you the whole time you were filming. Love that little guy.

[@elizabethpatrick5097]

I've learned so much from you today. I only grow in pots. Boy have I been growing all wrong. Every year all my vegie plants die, for the past 3 yrs. I do mine on my patio, I'm using wrong soil, colors, no stacking , I put directly on the patio. I'm learning, I'm defently getting a trellis next year. Thank you so much. I've been watching different videos , but yours taught me more than a others. Thank you so so much. Happy growing.

[@sd4055]

I am a container gardener (100 + pots) I simply love it! It's so much fun to grow your own food. I love your videos, they help me a lot. Kudos to you, my friend!

[@osan6750]

Love how this passes the excitement and energy for this enjoyable hobby.

[@pokeyunicorn_4837]

As someone who's been trying to start a container garden since they were 14, I find these videos very helpful as I didn't know alot of this before watching, thank you for teaching me new tips to prevent my plants from dying

[@chairfitcamp]

You are the best gardener on KZbin. I appreciate your energy and knowledge.

[@phatmonkey11]

I got free coco coir/perlite mix from a weed growing operation here locally. I was a little nervous about the possibility of some disease transmission, but it's been 3 months and everything seems fine. Yay!

[@CaroleHaddon]

My ex husband gave me all (12 five-gallon buckets) of his spent growing soil a few weeks ago. I pretty much begged him for it because he does NOT use chemicals, not even for bugs. I put some of that soil like as a top dressing around my tomatoes, and they love it!

[@CaroleHaddon]

@The Truth about Africa hurts why would anyone do such a thing? And what makes you say that?

[@kiid_bw]

I love gardening with all of my heart. I've just discovered this channel like 2 hours ago and I feel like have learned so much from you in terms of gardening than I have ever in my 5 years of going so hard at this passion that I so dearly love.

[@Jenura01]

I purchased the tomato clips from your link from last video. They really are super great. It keeps me from manhandling them when I try and twist them around the string. I am a first year gardener because of you and things are looking GREAT. I had the best tomato ever today. A Cherokee purple. So ugly but so perfect. A sweetness I can’t describe. I need to send you pics of what you have encouraged me to do. I am addicted to it.

[@janisford1724]

Super videos, energy and gardening tips. Thanks James. Love Tuck. 🌻🫑🍋🥒🌶️

[@Khigha87]

I'm 1 minute into this video and I'm sold! New sub unlocked. You have great energy bro, I'm loving it keep it up.

[@angeltooclose5354]

Ditto! Super psyched!

[@rebeccadees2300]

Container gardening is great for those of us who have some physical limitations. Thank you for sharing and all the wonderful tips from your subscribers.

[@paulguerrero3560]

I just started gardening at the beginning of the year 2022, I had bad luck from the start w/seedlings. But I did not give up, took me about 3 tries, mean while I got on KZbin, for ideas, and I wrote down my notes each time I had to start over. I finally learned how to prepare my soil and get some of my seedlings to sprout. Today, I got a storage container w/a lid, and I used my heating element to make holes on the lid of the container. I then sifted the potting mix that I bought & enriched it w/a formula from KZbin, and I have to say that the sifting really did make a huge difference in the end result. I also made up my mind not to buy seeds from any Hardware stores, such as Lowes or Home Depot. Good Lucky to all. Thank You...

[@Brockthedog315]

Thanks for this video. Soil is so expensive to buy or make. I only use about 8 inches of soil depth in my buckets. I fill the bottom with wood chips / mulch which you can get for free. That is a trick I have learned also for making raised beds which I may go as much as 12 inches. Worth a try for those of us on a budget. I get good results from this. Thanks again!!!!

[@davemeeks8109]

When I use black pots and buckets I put them in the ground about 8 inches down and mulch around them. Helps prevent hot day problems and retains water.

[@1Glitterado]

James!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!! Your passion is contagious! 😁

[@sir.reelcinema]

Your very last tip about putting plants on cinderblocks is amazing. I think that’s exactly what I’m going to do next year to get a little bit more out of my space. Thank you so much.

[@TheAADempsey]

For buckets, I learned that Firehouse Subs sells their used pickle buckets for $2 each. If you are in Canada, the 5G buckets at Canadian Tire are also food grade. Also, if you plan on growing tomatoes, pick varieties that are less prone to blossom end rot. I have tomatoes in 5G buckets (self-irrigating) and 20G fabric pots and BER is a problem on a couple of them.

[@fldesigner5047]

BER is from lack of calcium. I save my egg shells & dry them in my dehydrator. You can dry them in your oven too, just keep an eye out so they don't burn. After drying, I crush them into powder in a coffee/spice grinder. I sprinkle the calcium powder in the soil when I plant my tomatoes. Never have issues with BER.

[@staypositive5696]

I really liked your energy sir. Every time I watch your video I’ve learned a lot.

[@stevenjbeto]

You have mastered the genre of home and patio food growing charmingly mixed with your sidekick, Tuck. Your success becomes our success.

[@laceysnursery5080]

💯

[@pandorafox3944]

Found my 5 gallon food grade buckets at a local health food store for $1.00 each! Bakeries, restaurants are also good options to get free or inexpensive food grade buckets! Thanks for the great video!

[@gmcgee13gmj]

Literally just moved into a new apartment today. Bought some containers yesterday but couldn’t figure out what to fill them with. Perfect timing! Let’s goooo!

[@laceysnursery5080]

Happy days! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGOtoWyYe6uZqck

[@lolazal1]

Please make sure they're food grade.

[@exceptionaltalentspc4954]

With all the stuff you put into the soil, I think growing in containers is NOT cheap at all. I think gardening is rewarding in many other aspects though. I'm just getting started with mine (3 months ago) and the experience has been pretty amazing so far!

[@winbev11]

Thank you , I love how you set them on the block and wood .

[@juneshannon8074]

Best potting advice I’ve seen on utube. I’ve use this method for creating potting soil and I find it easy to make and have excellent results, and it’s cheap. Also this is the first time I’ve had the different types of pots explained, (I learnt the hard way). Much appreciated James.

[@raisinggreen1309]

Where do you find your 3 ingredients to mix with, cheap?

[@juneshannon8074]

@@raisinggreen1309 watch video again @ approx 3.15. Cheap if you are using small pots, but not so for large ones. Since adding my comment I’ve learnt a different method. Half my own soil, quarter coconut coir, quarter perlite with a handful or two aged sheep manure or compost. Hope this helps.

[@frugivorebear]

@@juneshannon8074 check out how Robbie makes her soil from kitchen scraps, cardboard, sticks and leaves. Robbie and Gary gardening on KZbin

[@juneshannon8074]

@@frugivorebear thanks for reference. Nothing is wasted on my property. Besides the potting soil, I make compost for the garden using all you mentioned plus more. The only things I don’t compost is citrus and onion as I’ve heard the worms don’t like it.

[@mudpiemudpie785]

Suggestion: consider doing a vid on the benefits of growing veggies in reusable shopping bags or fabric containers. I'm trying them this Spring and would love some insights.

[@kriswaymire6805]

I feel so inspired! I get so intimidated by the thought of building a whole raised garden bed. But with this I have almost all the necessary materials.

[@brainkfx]

Love it!!

[@jadejiang1148]

He never has a day off., just love it

[@natyabeil6023]

You can grow lemon tree in that clay pot indoors, it will always smell good in room♥️I love lemon tree, it makes me happy

[@Hymnstreams]

Any particular lemon tree?

[@asdfjkl7430]

Did you have to use special lighting?

[@natyabeil6023]

@@asdfjkl7430 nope

[@asdfjkl7430]

@@natyabeil6023 Thanks.

[@ShookHomemade]

I like your energetic atmosphere you’ve created here! Get people pumped to get out there and garden!

[@amourdeparis]

I love growing plants in containers. I especially like to have my blueberries, Raspberry Shortcake raspberries, and roses in containers on my deck. Strawberries are great for hanging baskets because that prevents the strawberries from being on the ground and getting eaten by slugs and snails.

[@thegiftlady1]

Excellent vid! TY. I grow on my deck and place my pots and grow bags with water hog plants like toms, cucs 'n squash in cat litter boxes so they get wet to the roots & can self wick, this also allows the drained water with nutrients to wick back up. (Dollar Tree and they are in their 3rd year with no wear or cracking). Easy to control the amount of rain water, if needed just tilt to empty. I've been doing this 3 yrs now very successfully. My herbs and other plants are on 1" tall school lunch trays, more shallow and also working very well (Restaurant Supply).

[@doontoonkc1818]

Thanks James for all the time you put in to making those videos. I enjoy your energetic personality and it's also fun to watch Tuck dig up carrots and eat them. We appreciate you sharing your gardening knowledge. Because of your container video (I've watched it 4 times) I used some of the 3rd stimulus money to purchase cinder block, wood and food grade 5 gallon buckets etc. to set up my first container garden. ooops, I just realized I forgot to look for fencing and T-posts. Back to the store I go. You've been a wealth of gardening information.

[@Knaeben]

I tried all summer to do container gardening on my patio. I didn't do very well, but I learned a lot. I'm going to start over as soon as springtime arrives.

[@Life-ch8rj]

James I started a rain gutter grow system garden this year. It’s working great. I started with grow bags but I’m slowly converting to plastic buckets. Reason being my grow bags would leak water outside the gutter draining my rain barrel. With the one hole in the center of the bucket most of the water returned to the rain gutter.

[@MjMojo]

I live in Florida with a small backyard, and I love this teaching! You are heaven sent! Thank you. GOD Bless

[@jesse.taylor]

Just discovered your channel. Watched a lot of videos. YOU LOVE GARDENING!! And it's inspiring.

[@TheWickerShireProject]

Jesse this guy is the Bomb. He MAKES you wanna grow food!

[@mrpix3011]

I prefer organic 100% bocashi + soil

[@jesse.taylor]

@@mrpix3011 okay

[@mrpix3011]

@@jesse.taylor kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2SZq6KFhpejqck You can replace the ash by rock dust. (you can make your own rock dust. Just mix different rock colors) www.groworganic.com/blogs/articles/how-to-use-fertilizers-rock-dust kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jNcq1vZcx_kK8

[@tassinmonkeys]

He is the best! Also Jess at Roots and Refuge Channel.

[@lizanneberger8580]

I love your excitement about gardening and the desire to let others know how to enjoy it too

[@fishehunteral2280]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now. By far my favorite gardener. Thank you!

[@sarahmedina1584]

Thank you. Now more than ever we need to feed our family. 🙏

[@adamonicusattempts7119]

Literally talked my buddy through transplanting into larger pots today! A few hours later and you’re showing the same steps I told him, LET’S GO!! P.s Tuck, I’m feeling you, it’s been high 90s all week and that’s about 10-15 degrees higher than usual!

[@r.g8649]

Love your idea with the concrete blocks , boards and fence in back for plants needing trellises.

[@jeremy5246]

James energy is amazing. Subscribed just for the positive energy! Love his gardening tips too! Another variation on container gardening I use is self wicking containers, uses less water. If you youtube search "self wicking containers" there's plenty of videos. Keep spreading the good word James!

[@velboyd5483]

I do too. My Grandmother grew African violets in Colorado using Cool Whip and other upcycled containers as reservoirs, with yarn scraps for wicks. She had so many tiny plants growing in take away condiment cups. And the plastic trays with the clear tops. I'm a fan of the 2 liter bottle reservoir idea. Course, I raided the plastic recycle bin at the dump for most of them. But add another bottle on top and seed starts do very well with little attention.

[@kimanderson9135]

Although I follow alot of you tube gardeners now, you were the one that inspired me to begin. Your loyal followers miss you!

[@EB-my6lm]

Your channel may end up saving lives in the future. Thank you 👍

[@robertrohde6281]

What’s up James. Robert here from San Francisco. Newbie with a brown thumb ready to dive into gardening with a goal to start a salsa garden. Not a lot of room. Thinking about starting with a small bucket garden before graduating to a raised bed. Stumbled to your page and inspired. Thanks

[@bonham728]

I'm building my dream garden all summer. I can't wait to start planting next season! Love your channel!

[@ventithetea4917]

Me too exact sam thing

[@laceysnursery5080]

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[@RB-er6gu]

You're the best at explaining anything in horticultural! And simple! 🤷‍♂️👍I've got several containers of peppers and tomatoes using your technique 👌

[@coryg4553]

If you go heavier on the compost in your mix, the less you have to water. I feel like I do 50% compost, 25% peat, 25% perlite. I also add an organic granular fertilizer to that...Seems to work good.

[@Hymnstreams]

I personally pot with 75% compost and another 25% mix of perilite and peat moss combined in grow bags.

[@coryg4553]

@@Hymnstreams Thats cool. I may start going that way in the future. My one mix was light this year and I feel like I'm watering a lot.

[@thuyluong6830]

@@Hymnstreams You made your homemade compost or you buy? If you buy, which one is best? I ma new to kill my retire time stay home Thank you

[@jeannetterivera8230]

Finally found someone on KZbin from Jersey!!! 🤗 Love ur energy & passion. I've been growing herbs 🌿 & flowers 🌸 for years in my tiny patio but this year is my 1st time growing veggies:) 🍅 The soil really makes a difference but realized I needed bigger containers! I've spent a lot of money on upgrading my patio & containers & will definitely try those buckets:) thank u:) love ur videos! Thanks 4 the potting mix!

[@jkresefsky]

I LOVE YOUR INTRODUCTION JAMES!!! - WHAT'S GOIN' ON GROWERS!! Love it!

[@stylokenz]

Bro you have great energy, I'm down here in FL....we love ur channel

[@SkinnyPigDesigns]

This is one of the best gardening videos that I've seen on youtube! I have a big yard, but I try to grow everything in containers, so this was so helpful and practical. You inspired me to grow Malabar Spinach!

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Love your gardening excitement. Appreciate the tip about little n tall plants 🪴 for sunlight reception.

[@barrybridgeford530]

Hi James. I've found that vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers growing in 5 gallon pails can divert a good downpour of rain out and beyond the rim of their pail, keeping their soil relatively dry! This "canopy drip-line" can also apply to large-leafed vegetables growing up a trellis in a raised bed. It occurs whenever the plants' leaves divert the falling rain beyond the limits of the soil, in which they grow .. like in pails, planters, raised beds.

[@BEasay]

Good point.

[@adesinasalam9453]

Red Malabar Spinach is called "Efo Amunututu' in my tribe, Yoruba, Nigeria . it is of 2 types the green and the red type. I am happy to see it on your channel. I am impressed.

[@TheRegenBeacon]

Great video! It might not work in this setup but I also try to mound up wood chips around my potted plants. I've found that it helps keep down the temperature on the side of the plants quite a bit.

[@beckyg1561]

I bought a house last summer and did not get the garden, but I am so excited to container garden this spring and summer and fall for my first time in my own house. Thank you for your videos. Very educational.

[@Thrashedcrow]

Happy Frog is my favorite stuff for starting my seeds for out in the garden. Found thier bat guano to be very good food for after they get transplanted as well.

[@jamesprigioni]

Yeah agreed, great stuff 👍🏻

[@chrisholmes6029]

I understand the white pots breakdown faster from the sun. What good are the holes on the bottom when no air or water can get through the bottom when the pot is sitting on a board. We cut triangular holes on the side of the bottom too.

[@kasession]

I only have a deck, so i do container gardening. I got excited when you said you were growing watermelon (I'm doing the same), and also when i saw how you were making your soil (I do the same thing), then when you showed the Miracle Grow perlite bag, I said 'Oh No'. I have the exact same bag. Oh well. Lesson learned. I won't do that next year. 😀 I've also got jalapeno peppers, mini bell peppers, collard greens, and herbs (oregano, sage, basil). I also have flowers. I'm not really expecting to get a full watermelon, but I want to see how far I get. I also love your small tips. Use 5 gallon buckets, put drainage holes in them, use the handle, and filling them where they're going to rest. I love clay pots, but you're correct, they are heavy. Love your channel.

[@ezwayocho8296]

I'm finding it really difficult to start basil from seeds. I get TONS of baby sprouts. The problem starts when transplanting the baby basil sprouts into containers 🤦

[@dianeprince1684]

You can get a full watermelon. I've seen other people grow them in pots on KZbin. Look it up and see. I am going to try it too. My watermelon just germinated.

[@margaretsbiello1673]

Thank you, Someone who gets right to the point. And doesn't give so many reasons of why or what. Nice young man. I will watching you for more information.

[@libbyjensen1858]

I LOVE this video! I binge watch your videos all year long (winter get very long in Minnesota) for fun. Now it's spring-a very cold spring for us-and this video just gave me some hope for my new garden year. I can't wait to start adding this to my yard to give me even more garden areas!

[@HeideHoney]

Libby jensen: I too binge watch his videos. You are part of my tribe. 🌱🌰🌻😁

[@naumikaur7459]

Brilliant as always. Thanks I have grown up eating Malabar Spinach . Great to see them. Will try growing them this year( UK) Thanks

[@corfukefi]

I always grow my peppers and tomatoes in pots in my home made compost, always with great results! Don't have enough space to plant them out in the garden because of other crops. This year I'm doing the same thing but using plastic food crates, lined with polythene and holes punched in the bottom. First time try and have got melons and cucumbers planted in them. Wasn't sure how things would turn out but yes, its working, Melon's growing berserk and can't keep up with the cucumbers, I am beginning to look a lot like one! Always look forward to your videos James, thanks for your inspiration and tips, I am always learning something new from you and Tuck!

[@st2778]

This is by far the best video on creating your own potting soil. You add the science and chemistry information that is critical for success. THANKS

[@craig6542]

Passionate dedication from the fruit of his imagination, Living in abundance this man got alot of substance!

[@grantmyers7593]

I tried buckets and my tomato plants got root bound, so I use 10 gallon grow bags now and the roots "air prune" and grow much better.

[@chrisk1669]

I used a similar mixture to plant up a banana plant, but I added some composed manure and worm castings. It works great and the plant is growing great.

[@jamesprigioni]

Nice! That sounds like a good mix

[@chi4life61]

Thank you so much I love watching you and I’m doing this right now. I just bought my buckets and ingredients to mix the soil. Wish me luck. Thank you.😊

[@cynbdavis4243]

I loved this! First time gardener in zone 6A. Upstate NY. I’m growing in containers and considering moving to a raised bed, however, I like the convenience of containers. This video sealed my deal!! For now I’m sticking w containers and will look into creating levels. This video was excellent!!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooooo!!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I am a container Gardener. I love it!

[@jamesprigioni]

It’s fun!

[@pratiwisuci717]

Thank you James, great tips... I have been growing plants in containers but some of them don't grow as good as yours. I need to learn more from you. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel👍👍👍 big fat thumbs up as always.

[@jodibraun6383]

I love the tip about the blocks and wood. Also, you just cleared up something I was researching yesterday - situating taller plants on the north side & shorter plants on the south. Thanks for that! It was very timely that that little tidbit came up at the end of this video. 😊

[@HaCubbee]

Respect Gromie! I'd also reccomend living soil+knf (at least indigenous microorganisms). I cut right at the base at the end of the year then plant right beside it next year. The root system works as a nutrient holding buffet for the next plant. 😎

[@hopestinytemple]

What is knf ?

[@LOLTrungSieuCap]

"Your DIY projects are always so creative! The one at 4:02 is definitely going on my to-do list!"

[@tofudoesntscream]

James, I love your enthusiasm! Thank you for sharing such helpful, practical info with so much passion. If you ever decide to hold in person workshops or classes, I’d love to attend! I live in Bucks County, PA. Much love! 🌱

[@GofishingandloveGod]

I live in a small apartment..but have a great patio... thanks for the ideas of container video.... you have great vibes. Appreciate your help.

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Awesome video James! Thank you so much. This is perfect for the flood plain where I am. Shalom and Blessings from Missouri.

[@cf8959]

I love your channel immensely! I just watched your video about using plastic storage totes to grow veggies. I already have 2 and made sure they were food safe. I have a ton of pots. My garden is going to be mostly containers but I'm planting strawberries in-ground. You da man, James!

[@johnbrodeur3528]

The one problem we always have with potted plants is the dirt eventually dries out in the summer heat and just pouring water in doesn't solve the prob for long. So we use a big tub filled with water and put the whole planter bucket ( not the plant) under water with a brick and let it hydrate for about an hour and rotate them as we work .

[@Moon..Shadow]

The soil should never be allowed to dry out as it kills the microbes and worms (if there's any in the pot) No offense meant, but new growers need to know this. Happy gardening!

[@velboyd5483]

I would suggest a low level passive drip system. You can add liquid feed that way as well when you want. Or, as another comentor posted, a wick water reservoir. Say a solid bucket with rocks for weight and elevation under the potted bucket, for example. Mulch the tops as well. Add in more moisture retaining materials as needed if you can.

[@readysteadyhome5342]

I have lots of raised beds but i also have containers on our deck. This morning i picked over 2 and a half kg of veg including cucumbers, big tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, beans, and celery. I also have lots of herbs, lettuce, golden nugget pumpkins and a nice big watermelon growing. I am in the southern hemisphere but i get lots of inspo from your channel, thankyou.

[@healthygirl3021]

Love this set up! It’s like a “pop-up garden”. Can’t wait to try this in my own garden!! 🌱🌱🌱