This is my first year gardening without my dad.. I think he would make his own soil so I’m on here looking up everything about gardening since I just started falling in love with it last year my dad was teaching me so much but I still don’t know many things… this is the exact same bag of peat moss and vermiculite that he has. I’m glad I can put it to use thank you for such an informative video I really appreciate it.
@doncook35842 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Your dad is watching and smiling. Wish you much enjoyment and remember there will be challenges but the internet is such a wonderful resource and no one better than GS
@Jamescityboygardening2 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling losing a parent my dad past in 08 and mom last year both do to dementia. They always had a backyard garden. So when my wife and I moved into mom's to care for her, I started to learn gardening, put together a garden letting mom think it was hers. I did it for her for therapy, mom loved it. Good luck with your garden....
@gardenstatesowandsew2 жыл бұрын
I am exactly where you are. I lost my 49 year old brother to glioblastoma a year ago and just lost my dad in September. My dad was an awesome gardener and like your dad, my dad taught me so much but yet I’m still not doing well yet. Also like you I’ve been watching everything I can to continue on his passion. ( my new passion)
@gardenstatesowandsew2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Jamescityboygardening2 жыл бұрын
@@doncook3584I fond myself looking to the sky and asking mom, dad & grandpa Jones what do you think of this gardening technique? I'm using gravity feed drip irrigation and outdoors NFT hydroponics. Grandpa was a share cropper from S. GA. He lived on a womens property outside of Arcadia, FL. Little town name Nocatee cared for cows and grew a big garden across hwy 17 up next to the train tracks. Thinking about now wonder how grandpa watered that garden. Anyway happy gardening folks.
@jmserino3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great tips given in that soft, slow and calm manner....you are the Bob Ross of Gardening 😍
@kingcheffrey2 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross of gardening is just what I was thinking -jeffrey thomas 1:19 AM 12/21/21
@ivankagren27462 жыл бұрын
Definitely Bob Ross of gardening.
@bettyisbell58522 жыл бұрын
YES! Bob Ross of gardening. Like a lovely sprinkler hose.
@livingintheforest39632 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross 🥰❤️❤️
@familygrows7627 Жыл бұрын
This is possibly the most important and educational video every gardener can benefit from. Knowing your “soils” at different stages of indoor growing is absolutely essential if you want success. Trust me I have learned many lessons of what not to do… thank you Scott!
@toma2754 Жыл бұрын
😊
@chin17694 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this! I have been learning so much about gardening these last two years and was in complete shock when my germinated seeds would just die when I put them in what the garden center called "potting soil". Low and behold, I need to make something else for these younglings!
@synergy22222 жыл бұрын
How refreshing to find a channel that is simple, easy to learn and doesn't waste time with unnecessary jibber jabber for us first time gardeners! Thank you!!!! You are my new fav channel.
@heatheryoung92545 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched dozens of videos and all I needed to know was how to make transplanting soil for my seedlings. This was the only video I found. It’s fantastic. Thank you so much.
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. And thank you.
@mattiecopeland87414 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining how to make potting soil. Excellent information.
@biff_handstands4 жыл бұрын
Stab holes in the bottom of the perlite bag and rinse it down to wash out the dust. Everybody should still wear a mask, $1 to protect the lungs is well worth it. Cheers, nice video!
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good suggestions.
@knsboy094 жыл бұрын
Yep, I remember when you could get a mask for a buck or two and that wasn’t too long ago.
@NoNORADon9113 жыл бұрын
Good idea, perlite dust can cause a condition I cant remember the name of right now
@joehumble66983 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir and I’m a survivor gardener and this helped me. Greetings from Beautiful British Columbia !
@artbylisi11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your recipes! I have watched other seed starting mix videos and I have chosen yours to follow. I am an experienced gardener that hasn't had a garden in several years and I'm starting up the fall garden soon. The simplest of ingredients for both the seed starter and the transplant soil makes sense. Less hassle along with saving money is exactly what I need.
@feliciamason81124 жыл бұрын
Omgl! Now I know how to start seeding properly. Thank you so much sir. I've learned a lot about gardening in just a few days.
@Sagir324 жыл бұрын
Excellent editing to get the viewer (me) to the interesting parts in a timely manner. Thank you!
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you like it.
@shinebrighttoglow3961 Жыл бұрын
I’m so ready to start my small garden. All I have is a back porch hopefully it works out. Thank you for this information, I’ve watch plenty of gardeners and yours is by for the best informative video.
@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your new garden. Enjoy it!
@PolyPrincess3153 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! We’ve been looking for information that is more geared for our location. We are in southern Colorado (5b) and your entire channel is so relevant!!! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to start binge watching videos!
@pielcanela96204 жыл бұрын
Finally I find what I was looking for over 2 years! Thank you!!! Great video!!!
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
So glad! Thanks!
@shusha502 жыл бұрын
Scott you have to be the best in this KZbin world.. Clear videos that doesnt leave much room for doubt. Thank you ever so much
@mariabentele79093 жыл бұрын
Thank you make my gardening so much more happening.🙏🌹
@marksmith86634 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 as I’m a new gardener that cleared up a lot of confusion
@JD-8-19713 жыл бұрын
I use perlite in my raised beds it stops them from being soggy from heavy rains. Local seed company carries those large bags for $15 to $17 a bag. The bottom of the beds I use straw cardboard and chunks of wood in the bottom of my beds. I sprinkle perlite though that to aid in aeration. Then I use a blend peat, a cheap potting soil, compost, perlite with a cheap bagged topsoil as well. Lime the peat to adjust the PH. Fertilize to the crop I am growing. I won't call it cheap to fill a large bed like that but I am very happy with the results. Believe it or not I made a 4x6 outside measurement raised bed from 6 inch concrete blocks. One block high. Filled it with my mix and filled the large holes in the blocks with my mix as well. Planted the center with blue lake beans and the holes I had some spare bell pepper plants that were past due to be planted I thought what the heck. I planted the peppers in the block holes. I harvested 2 five gallon buckets of beans this summer. Bell Peppers several buckets of those lost count and still picking. Now I have broccoli in place of the beans and it's growing daily. Now I do have 1/4 inch drip tube with 6 inch spacing on a timer watering all my raised beds. The 6 inch spacing tube you can line up with a dripper over every hole in the blocks. I used sod staples to line up the tube temporally. Then I used a glob of landscape adhesive to set it permanently.
@mulph77384 жыл бұрын
the best guy on internet
@mittalpa3 жыл бұрын
I was always confused about seeding start mix and potting soil mix.. He made it so easy.
@tnmtnmorning11783 жыл бұрын
Hands down. No doubt about it.
@tinameschko3 жыл бұрын
Yes. My fav.
@carlfetters80823 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recipe. I’ll try this approach next year. -Carl
@kevinsolove4584 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this simple, to the point, video. Clear and concise is what I like ✌🏻
@tonyalove68072 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Always looking 4 ways 2 do it myself. I'm already composting....
@philoan52933 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your gardening experiences !
@MaVdara4 жыл бұрын
That peat moss is really fine. Thank you for the class
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@pacog68663 жыл бұрын
Thanks for shearing your knowledge Scott
@charliecheng10223 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Scott. You make it very esay for me to learn a hard question.
@starjasmine12603 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Looks like I will be saving some money this year in revitalizing my garden.
@doncook35842 жыл бұрын
Could watch his videos every waking hour but have to take time out to plan build amend seed transplant weed water inspect mitigate and enjoy. Sure appreciate his sharing knowledge
@donnamasonbrown41194 жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much for teaching me how to make soil. God bless you always.
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thank you!
@debjohansen78674 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos. You're so good at teaching. You make it easy to understand and this brought back my passion for gardening! Nonetheless on Earth Day! Thank you!!!
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help!
@aussiechina3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, most clear and best soil mix guide
@kelleymcbride46333 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video filled with solid useable info thanks for taking the time to share! 👨🌾🥦🥬🌶👍
@gemajams3 жыл бұрын
I will use this mix for my seed start tomorrow, thank you
@rosanapasquini87142 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you make it so easy....
@tomwarden14443 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information. I have always used peat and will continue based on your analysis. Coir was recommended but I did the research prior to jumping in. Again Thanks
@tonytingler43104 жыл бұрын
Well thank God i finally found someone who speaks like they're not from some other planet far far away. Crystal clear & so concise. I hope u give some input on all these relatively cheap LED grow lights that are just everywhere & how the cheaper ones actually compare to the more costly ones. Would really appreciate it
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I do have another video where I discuss grow lights and LEDs.
@tonytingler43104 жыл бұрын
@@GardenerScott thanks a bunch. i'm really looking forward to checking it out. i truly appreciate your simple & clear approach to growing. Have a blessed day
@s.barlow70626 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your soil recipes. 😊
@ryanjohnson117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks GS. Very plain and simple.
@hazelhands12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tutorial on seed starting mix
@tnmtnmorning11784 жыл бұрын
Going to try this ASAP! Everytime I have a gardening question or curiosity, it seems you've got it covered. So very thankful for your content! 💚
@kristiehhh37273 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. Your channel is my go to for gardening information. Thank you!! 🙏
@amandashu3053 жыл бұрын
very clear and informative
@Kight2133 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for the detailed information.
@nmnate5 жыл бұрын
Most of my mixes are about 65-70% water retentive components (peat, coir, etc) and 30-35% fast draining / aerating (perlite). Depending on what the plants like, you can modify your mix slightly and keep the plants happy. Blueberries get a ton of peat, less coir. Plants that tend to hate wet feet get a little more perlite. I've found that some plants (figs) like coarser / grittier mixes and I'll use #4 perlite and some other components that have larger particles. I'll usually add micronutrients (i.e. azomite) and adjust pH if the plants are going to be permanently potted. I'll feed plants separately, usually top dressing slower release organic fertilizers or in the water with a soluble mix. I'm curious to try rice hulls in a mix to see how they perform. I might consider putting them in raised beds for more aeration. Perlite seems to like to float to the surface.
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your information. I've read good things about rice hulls.
@majaber14 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott...v clear & straightforward
@Moondoggy19413 жыл бұрын
1:26 thanks for the tip on the Perlite, I went to my local agriculture store, and low and behold they had a giant bag shown with duck tape on the top, I said how much? 13 bucks, so I bought that and some good Peat Moss.
@carmend50503 жыл бұрын
İ’m totally new at gardening, so your advices are sooo precious to me!!!! Thank you so much!
@3musketeershomestead623 жыл бұрын
You hold a plethora of information.. you should consider writing a book with all your wisdom and know how. I purely enjoy watching you.
@freedombug112 жыл бұрын
I love the Gardener Scott show!
@NONAMESLEFTNONE3 жыл бұрын
The business park I have a small shop in has graciously allowed me to plant some basics in two 3'x11' patches. (I may take over a 4'x7' soon though.) The soil is soft when wet but hardens to concrete when dried in the sun and a quick ph test is showing 7.5+ somewhere. So the mung beans, which I WONT be eating, are really stimpy vs. a batch I've grown in pots at home. This video gives me hope that I can get some better results soon. Onto the next GS video. . . .
@0807Jadwiga3 жыл бұрын
Love your video and very simple explanation.Thank you👍👌👍
@ElizabethHaynesTX3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I just tried making your mix this past weekend. I live in a warm climate so I decided to do 3 parts peat moss, 3 parts compost, 1.5 parts perlite, and .5 parts vermiculite. It feels a little gritty? Perhaps from the vermiculite, which was very small in texture. I'm excited see how it works. :)
@makeoversbymeme20773 жыл бұрын
How’s it going so far ? :)
@ElizabethHaynesTX3 жыл бұрын
@@makeoversbymeme2077 I've actually gone to his updated potting mix recipe, which is 2 parts compost, 2 parts peat moss, 1 part vermiculite, and a splash of perlite mostly to see how well you are mixing. I like that mix much better and will keep using that ratio! I scale it up to 3 parts compost, 3 parts peat moss, nearly 1.5 parts vermiculite, and a splash of perlite. Then I add in some earthworm castings, organic slow-release fertilizer, and kelp meal.
@pritimistry82133 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, this is a good information video I found.
@Rm-ks8gg2 жыл бұрын
I love that this is so easy Thank you!!! ❤️
@louismagee97153 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try this seed starting mix for my microgreens that I eat every day. It should be perfect in combination with some nutrient water on the bottom tray to encourage growth. I tried peat, compost, and vermiculite but had mold with every tray so I think this will be better.
@suffolkshepherd2 жыл бұрын
How did it do? I am considering doing the same.
@denisecomeau68472 жыл бұрын
remember-you also need good air flow circulating. a very small fan,like the kind you install in a doorway to push gentle heat from room to room..
@KayFiedler5 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your site , your the no nonsense guy, some are a little to crazy for me, I’m sixty, and those young bloods are to much for this old guy, again very happy to have found your site, and thank you...
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kay. Welcome aboard.
@apreju72983 жыл бұрын
Thanks, GS! This information is Gold!!
@cbak18194 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! I just use peet until I transplant into bed or container. Fertilizing with mild NP&K until then.
@demoniczek275 жыл бұрын
I use peat/perlite mix also as a potting mix. Sometimes I add a small amount of compost. I top dress it with a slow release fertiliser and plants are very happy with it.
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your results.
@ivankagren27462 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Good information. Straightforward and to the point.
@VornVannАй бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO...THANK YOU, SIR...🙏❤💯
@nailog64644 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree he really made it easy thanks
@cuteandsimple86005 жыл бұрын
Very informative video that really make the concept clear for making potting mix and seed raising mix with demonstration no one did before. Thanks
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks.
@raminsatyahadi46424 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video! Those materials in Indonesia are super expensive and not widely available. I just started my vegetable gardening 3 months ago & I’ve been using biocompost successfully as my seed starter & starter mix. Although Coco Coir (here it’s known as Cocopeat) is dirt cheap here because it’s produced locally.
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
You can easily substitute cocopeat in a mix.
@raminsatyahadi46424 жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏
@jamclibusmar3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful.
@amber57774 жыл бұрын
Very useful info carefully explain and professional I been lookin for this info for my garden and doing all wrong Thankyou 👍🏼🙌🏼
@LS-qg2zn2 жыл бұрын
I've watched few videos before coming here..Great explanation!
@jamestyrer60672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the invormation
@greggm.90574 ай бұрын
Great job explaining!
@akfarms90114 жыл бұрын
thank you , Scott .
@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@phuocminhbui Жыл бұрын
I love your video. Thanks for share this video
@verawallace90553 жыл бұрын
Thanks, just what I was looking for
@krane154 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gardener Scott for sharing your soil recipes and useful gardening tips.
@daviddo80562 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing , you have a great weekend
@darlatobin2240 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Finally a video that explains exactly what I have been looking for!❤❤❤ Now my only question is how to incorporate native soil in the mix. I have mostly sand that some seems to repel water or absorb water. IDK?? I can put a LOT of water on my plants and it rolls off or only goes about an inch deep. I have to constantly turn the soil to keep it from compacting and getting hard. May just have to use pots for everything. Ugh
@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын
For container growing, you can mix potting soil with your native soil. Sand promotes drainage while the compost and the peat will retain moisture.
@donavinnezar3 жыл бұрын
Prices depend on markets For me (in south africa) it is both easyer and cheaper to source coir than peatmoss for bulk soils (im looking at making atleas 1000litres of soil) Ill do something basic like perlite coir compost bonemeal and guano(bird)
@trinsit2 жыл бұрын
7:00 For my future reference. 😄Hello future Solenya. This is past Solenya. Just do it. It's fun. Remember that you found happiness and are starting something that will benefit generations down the line for everyone. Big impacts require voluntary action. This isn't about us. Money is a tool. The people are what's real. We can do this.😄
@brianrogers67313 жыл бұрын
Looks simple and easy, our problem around here in Ranger Texas is finding the peat moss, seems like a lot of places no longer carry it.
@sailor-rick2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recipes.
@danielsanford41092 жыл бұрын
My wife and I use wood ash ashes for potassium and leaves for phosphorous. It's free.
@ritasenergyherbs36502 жыл бұрын
I like this mix...and I already have the peat moss and perlite. Great to know that is all I need. I have coir as well...I may try both and see if there is a difference in the seeds sprouting or growth.
@gary64764 жыл бұрын
Try using a small, electric cement mixer. Works great for me :-)
@hilow83313 жыл бұрын
ha ha yea i use my paint mixer to get the ultimate blend! i just started my peppers, its almost time for garden fresh.... i can see the light lol
@amandagomez31753 жыл бұрын
This was very informative, thank you so much.
@precioussongflower22185 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott! Thank you for the video. My husband and I grow our own food and will be selling plants 🌱 as well. Your video is most helpful. I have been mixing just peat moss and perlite and a little soil underneath sometimes but just the two part mix on the top. 😀 Thanks for confirming that for me. I am going to start moistening the mixture before though. Thanks for the tips.Happy gardening brother. 😉
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment. I'm so glad to have helped. Good luck with your plant sales.
@noreenshahbaz27434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this helpful video.
@mohammedsharif94164 жыл бұрын
Excellent god bless you for such good information
@frankjames47432 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank you
@kengibbs35234 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know I do that also and I will sterilize it before the seed goes in but thanks for the info.. Take care !!
@angelschannel-intennesseeu88913 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video , it so helpful
@croppercorn4 жыл бұрын
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@GardenerScott4 жыл бұрын
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@pang-ngiavang19562 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your recipes! Great information!
@jimato015 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video.
@GardenerScott5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, James.
@future7ify3 жыл бұрын
This is perfect and exactly what I needed to know! Thank you so much for sharing! New subbie 🤗
@GardenerScott3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
@jamestyrer60672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information
@davidrebocho20933 жыл бұрын
I love and enjoy watching your videos find them very helpful. But one adjustment. Coconut coir is much cheaper then peat moss but even worse is peat moss is becoming an extinct item due to our over use and environment. So to save the plant more and to be even more organic I say coconut coir all day long Thank you gardener Scott
@kansasgardener58442 жыл бұрын
There are millions of acres of Peat boggs I don't know where everyone keeps coming up with this misinformation! Coir is way more expensive than peat moss and doesn't work near as good.