How to Start a Container Garden

[@bradalden8347]

You don’t have a garden your gonna have a full blown farm. Love it.

[@michaeldvorak8140]

You both are a blessing to all who watch. May our Lord bless you and keep you safe.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you, blessing to you too.

[@2Cubbybear]

You are one organized man, Hollis! Thumbs up! God bless! 🙏

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Drives Nancy Crazy 😂😂😂

[@anniegaddis5240]

SUGGESTION: Since you're in FL and the soil is sandy, you may want to put a strong stepping stone under each leg in your container garden, so your grow tables don't sink into the sand and be sitting in wet sand on rainy days. This will also help keep the table level when only one side otherwise would decide to sink.

[@greghomestead8366]

Thats not a grow table, thats a small deck!! Looking good you two👍 Have a Jesus filled day Greg in Michigan

[@tommycapps9903]

I’ve been looking forward to seeing all the progress! I LOVE your videos. Very informative and educational!

[@denaewilliamson2559]

Thank you for sharing your know-how, knowledge, expertise in all things gardening. You are a wealth of knowledge and encouragement and I feel inspired by you ❣

[@jaieatsplants]

Such a welcoming smile every time, Hollis. Thanks for giving me a honey-do list for my man! Be well to you & Nancy.

[@MattGarver]

You make excellent tutorial videos, thanks! Always wondered why you used platforms, until hearing your reasoning on this video. Hopefully you don't have snakes under those low tables. I like your wide open flat area for gardening. There is so much room to experiment and have fun. God bless.

[@lwconley]

May I ask why you did not space the deck boards on this table as you did the others. Thank you.

[@krifenburg]

Exactly what I'm wondering 🤔

[@adventuresofronfejeranguam9508]

I love that you always have a bible verse! All the best. Ron from Guam

[@tooshieg2059]

Thanks for sharing Hollis! May I ask, just curious, why didn't you leave space between the deck boards like you did the other tables?

[@sheryldougherty282]

You are such a blessing to so many people. God bless you both.

[@shelbysilverstein]

Like your channel? .... I love your channel 🥰, I’m happy I found it! Many thanks to you and the beautiful Nancy ❤️ God bless! 🙏🏼

[@southsidecarly7427]

You are a great carpenter, you always make everything look so easy!

[@beardedbliss8135]

once again you divide and conquer and allways have a wonder plan to share.I thank you very much for your wisdom,may the heavenly father continue to bless nancy and you hollis.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Oh boy oh boy! Time to plant and grow and harvest.

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

Thanks for taking us along for the journey!! so exciting to see the garden come together. God bless. Stay safe and healthy you two.

[@catrinagarcia4060]

I wish I could build stuff like that. Very nice

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It is the ideal, maybe you can use something else. Have a blessed day!

[@ronhart4166]

That sure is going to be a lot of TATERS 😂 Mr Hollis , I bet the lumber store loves to see you coming !! 💰 💰💰

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Nancy here , Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I am blessed Hollis heart is providing us with organic, healthy food for the rest of our life on earth! He don't have to build another one for the next 20 years. We consider it a investment in our future health. Better than going to the doctors. Have a blessed day!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

P.S. Nancy here, Hollis builds all his things to last over 20 years so he can get to more important things like spend time with family & fishing.

[@dlillianb1368]

You guys are so adorable. I wish I was your neighbor ....you have inspired me ....I’m getting 8 chickens today...😃

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@carolinaazevedo2088]

I Love your videos! Im trying to plant potatoes using your videos as guide!

[@jillianbowen7265]

Me too!😊

[@jillianbowen7265]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I'm hoping to get started on ours soon!

[@funky-landscaper]

Great video, I have one drill & two batteries. I have some thinking to do🤔.

[@wangxin6301]

Thank you for video,God blessings you.

[@marilynmcneely206]

Love yalls music

[@1brandymonica]

Btw,I recalled that you had similar type of structures built at your old home, for the green beans (trellis) Cool, w/a new twist! :-)

[@marthymesa777]

I can't wait to see the plants growing!! Blessings!!

[@hjagernauth]

Thanks again bro. Bless. Amen

[@S.S.H.OCT.18-08]

Our family started a garden area in our yard this year. Fruit trees first and a couple blue berry bushes. Next will be some of your ideas. We are calling our garden area Eden. A great family time. After the work was done. LOL.... God bless you both and all you do.

[@marilynmcneely206]

Love how you keep records

[@colleenrodamer6230]

That was great information God Bless y’all

[@violetcarson5532]

Good evening Hollis and Nancy,😀 that's really niiicceee 😊. I can't wait to see when you plant the potatoes. Thanks for sharing. Have a good night 😆

[@tassiegirl1991]

Hollis you have completed yet another pot table it’s all coming together beautifully thank m really jealous I hope those potatoes give a great harvest you deserve it.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you so much❤️. Best of luck to you with your garden this spring. Have a peaceful weekend

[@gardenrailroading]

Very nice! love your work!

[@FarmerJohn1957]

Hollis, on most of your other tables you left about a 1 inch gap between each board to allow for drainage. On this one you did not. I know these deck boards will shrink a little bit but not that much. Is there a reason you did not think you would need to do that on this table? Nice job!

[@jstump1972]

Where to get those larger containers?

[@LadyTrucker43]

Hey family! I love your channel. Thank you for all of your videos. They are very informative. I’m a new subscriber. I’m glad I found y’all !❤️

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Welcome to the family! Thanks for subscribing!

[@GD-oh3zw]

God bless and have a great weekend.

[@AhuvasarfatiSiberians]

great video, i guess i missed it that you all moved to a new and bigger property, i learned alot from you as to how to us a small space to get the most out of it, so now we will learn more. thanks

[@laurastout1827]

Cool that you have a new place, lot of work

[@homefruitgarden7772]

Hi thank you for nice videos Can i know which potting mix (soil) is best for container gardening to grow vegetables

[@eugenetillman]

Great Chanel I'm heading to Home Depot right now lol

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You asked about how to grow cucumbers. Here ya go: kzbin.info/aero/PLjAejPnq636Z40bsQc18Ys-Ch-M1CQegU&si=nir6t0JzRmph_rtn

[@Thankful_.]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 😊🌱

[@Alicia652]

I bet by the time y’all got all those tables built on the homestead, you had quite a large sum of money invested. But the tables should last you a long time because they are so well made and done with pressure treated lumber.😊

[@ritabrunetti381]

I've just subscribed to your channel. Love watching you build the platform to hold your 45 gal. pots/15 gal. pots. Hello and God bless.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Welcome to the family!

[@sreykmao69]

Hard working guy.😀

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Feeling my age this year. Had to take it easy and let my back heal up

[@sreykmao69]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Yes, take it easy Hollis. Your health is important. About your back, when you see a Chiropractor make sure he doesn't milk you dry. Don't take his recommendation of seeing them three times a week. Go to your regular primary physician first to see if the he/she can recommend something different. I'm glad I did after my quack Chiropractor tried to pull me in.

[@IIIIIIIBenIIIIIII]

Hollis is there to tame that land.

[@gwenweggen7959]

Love your video 👍 thank you for sharing...

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

45 gallon bucket? That gives a whole new meaning to the term, "Spud Tub" Question, every outdoor project I have been on, it was the practice to install any boards, laying flat, "Crown Up". Is that not necessary, for water repelling. I ask because I never saw you check them. Not being critical, just one woodworker to another curiosity. Thanks for sharing as always, and be safe. Mark (If ya need help dumpin those buckets, just holler, lol)

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I usually check for anything more than 1/4” when I buy it. The dimensional lumber I get is premium and usually well within tolerance. If not, I will not buy it. If I find one after I start building that is excessive I will trim it

[@jeanburgin160]

great idea and I plan to make this. Thank you for sharing.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

That all looks so great!

[@lindajustice2000]

Another wonderful video. Thanks! By the way, where do you get all of your containers?

[@judyhowell7075]

Hollis, can I plant my sweet potatoes in pots that I used to grow potatoes without completely using new soil?

[@lisakukla459]

Yes, you absolutely can reuse your potting mix. Hollis has a video on how to refresh it. Basically you just want to add more compost/fertilizer, and if you think the texture isn't what it used to be, add more of whatever you think is lacking, whether peat moss or perlite. FYI, you can save a fortune by mixing your own potting mix, instead of buying the expensive pre-made bagged stuff. There's lots of videos on it, but essentially it's one part peat or coconut coir, one part compost, and half a part perlite. You can add other stuff, like composted wood chips or leaves, sand, worm castings, vermiculite, gypsum, lime, the options are endless, but it's all just based on what that particular plant needs. A general purpose mix, though, is essentially the recipe above, and they bulk it up with "forestry product" aka composted wood chips or pine bark. You really don't need to worry about that. I've reused my potting mix for 4 seasons now, and with a little addition of compost or manure each year, and a handful of granular fertilizer if I have any on hand, it still produces a beautiful harvest of all kinds of stuff. I hope this helps. Good luck to you this season!

[@jasonlee4400]

Thanks. Another great video!

[@marilynm8812]

Sitting down on the job, I love it. Isn't it time to be planting in FLA? Can't wait to see what you grow in the tubs.

[@jiggjohns1028]

Yes it is especially with potatoes they are usually planted around end of February in FL but you can start later and still get a decent harvest with our long summer growing season.

[@jennifersakowicz3743]

Love watching your videos!! Where did you find those 15 gallon buckets ? Thx you both !!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Zenhydro.com

[@jennifersakowicz3743]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you !

[@lsieu]

Thanks for another great video! I've been really enjoying your series and having only discovered your channel in the last week, there's a lot to catch up on! I love that part! I'm curious about the decking in the 45gal platform. In the potato platform the decking was spaced for drainage. In this one it's not. Hollis and Nancy, what's the reasoning for this difference? Thanks!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

There are very small gaps between each board (1/8”).

[@lsieu]

Thank you for clarifying! ❤️

[@aproverbs31woman59]

Awesome!

[@ronaldbrabham5490]

Hollis, are you going to do a video on growing potatoes in these 45-gallon pots?

[@Lauralamontanaro]

May I ask where you are able to get so many different sized tubs?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Hollis got it from his brother who owns a landscape company from a used plant bucket.

[@danetteloveslife832]

Great job ♡

[@kathyladow4634]

Hollis and Nancy, my husband and I have been watching you both for two years now and one question we have; when you use garden soil and pray moss and cow manure, do you ever use other feel Izer’s throughout the season. We see you use the fish, but later on, do you use anything else

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Usually when I use fish I don’t need to side dress with anything for the life of the plant. However, it does not hurt to add a little blood and/or blood meal if the plants are looking a little puny

[@kathyladow4634]

Hollis & Nancy's Homestead Thank you, blessings

[@jaygriffith5150]

It looks like you have your potatoes taken care of! 45 Gallons is a lot more than I can handle so I would probably do the smaller containers...but I understand where you're coming from from the engineering standpoint! God bless you and yours with lots of taters!

[@1brandymonica]

OH MY@Hollis, that table will be Humongous Table Indeed.. As Usual.. I'm All Ears, because I have issues w/Moles... I can't stand them rodents & their tunnels! Did you have issues w/those critters back home before your move to Florida? If so, how did you get Rid of them furry Rodents?? lol... I had to used raised beds, bit I had to also staple or nail in some small heavy duty screen to keep them out of what I planted, but there's nothing better than sowing directly into the ground... But using raised beds is the choice I had to make. Have a Great Evening@Hollis, Nancy & Bing-Bing! Keep those great idea's coming Hollis!!

[@fog1962]

Please help...thrips are on my green beans...how do i control them with out poision?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/thrips-control/

[@anthonyworsley1547]

Do you have drain holes in the containers that you put on the grow stands you built with no drainage for the water to run out?

[@markrebholz7386]

I enjoy watching your videos. Suggestion: I would probably use a joist hanger for the middle truss beam for stronger stability. I also thought about using a post base on the 4x4 posts to keep the wood off of ground. Keep up the great work. 👍 you show the fire burning and I’m assuming you burn wood, twigs, etc for your potash.

[@johnmalatesta751]

My lands , where ya get 45 gallon pots.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

My brother saved them for me from one of his landscape jobs

[@nataliadalton9884]

Sorry if this has been asked. As a beginner, what kind of pest control do you use for your containers? I'm worried about bugs eating everything.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It depends on what type of insects. For caterpillars I recommend Thuricide BT for other chewing types I recommend 100% Cold Pressed Neem Oil. Both of these are organic

[@nataliadalton9884]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you so much. I actually watched another channel that recommended the same thing. You guys are so helpful!

[@kimberlyrusso2541]

New subscriber here and welcome neighbor. ( Central Florida but west coast) I am curious, what will you be planting in the two growing seasons we have?

[@ltkerr4688]

Another awesome build! Thanks so much for sharing the plans and the build with us. Quick question: Where do y'all buy your carpentry supplies? A big box store, local hardware store or online?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Lowes is our favorite store. LOL

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Like to, however, time gets In the way LOL. Serious question where do you get your containers. I’m looking for a container to plant our lemon trees. We propagated 11 and lost 8 trees. So down to 3 and they are getting cramped in what I have them in. So need to find something that will be the last transplant of them. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you and I’ve have really enjoyed your channel.

[@gretaknebel8495]

Bob Wieters He got the containers from his brother who is a landscaper. Check with nurseries to see if they might sell some.

[@markparks3600]

Great channel 👍👍 Subscribed!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Welcome to the family ❤️

[@daworm166]

great video, were you get those 45gal planters from???

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Check with your local landscape companies. They usually give them to you

[@kristinatidwell6563]

@@HollisNancysHomestead awesome! I've been double planting seeds in 72 ct trays and I will have groceries to pass out to my neighbors. I can't believe how empty the grocery stores have been! I can't find bread, milk or eggs. I'm still trying to get a job so I can pay for some land. I found a property that I liked (the Ad mentioned Quail hunting!) but it's been removed from the market after a month. Is that normal?

[@daworm166]

@@HollisNancysHomestead thank you

[@ModestoMundo]

Like to know what crops you will be planting in different size containers. In a small garden would you recommend a grow table and 2 - 5 gallon grow tables?

[@leeh6705]

Did you guys move? I somehow missed this! Awesome video

[@patriciamiller1916]

question: why didn't you place the floor boards with space like you did the other platforms? I am going to do 20 gal tubs we have limited room I may tweek the pattern a bit...thank you

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I was trying to get a strong deck to support the very heavy containers I will be using on this grow table. There is a 1/8” gap between all the deck boards to allow for expansion and contraction as well as drainage

[@commanderjank9060]

Hey Mr. Hollis and Mrs. Nancy. I was wondering what part of north Florida do you live. I have a cabin up in Dixie County and was wonderin if you was close by. My in-laws love watching your videos, and we all follow your planting tips.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Between Gainsville and Palatka

[@sansaviera]

I love the size of those pots! I uave a question. Why didn't you leave a little space bertween the slats for water drainage?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes

[@johnc6719]

-Hey Hollis, remember when you were 17 and said "When I retire I ain't gonna do nuthin' all day! " Well....?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

😂

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

I have enjoyed our dug in gardens in the past, but now since replacing our septic system we are not allowed in ground gardening, so bring on the containers and watch us grow! Have you had any luck with radishes, carrots, and bittermellon?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You may want to consider some trellises as well. I LOVE vertical gardening!!

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

Hollis & Nancy's Homestead I have done a few trellises in the past for in ground bitter Mellon, and cucumbers, my wife could’ve reach the top! Lol

[@PTDoc]

Thank you for the video!! What plant hardiness zone are ya'll in? I'm in 8b

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

9A

[@PTDoc]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you for your response. We are pretty close in zones....Do you have a video on varieties of plants that do well in your area? And a trusted seed source for non-GMO and heirloom varieties? I am new to gardening in this area (Hubby is Active Duty AF and we moved here last year) We have chickens and a compost bin....wanting to start growing a garden this year. I have 5 buckets and found your channel through a youtube search for container gardening.

[@071619571]

I appreciate your attention to detail. You make it look easy, which it isn't. Wish I had your building skills, love watching you guys. Where do you buy all of your growing containers? Take care and thank you both for sharing.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

This gives you the ideal maybe you can use something existing to modify it.

[@ТамараБелка-й8с]

I just came across your channel and already loving it! And, of course, No brainer subscription from me. I am very new to gardening and can do patio container gardening or in small space where similar platform can be placed. I have noticed that your other narrow platforms have a side frame with a metal net. Are they trellises? What are they made from? Is it expensive to build them?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Welcome to the family ❤️❤️🐶

[@eugenetillman]

Would love to see yall grow some cucumbers?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

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[@mitch5077]

I thought you guys were in a residential place for some reason?. Also aren't those 4x4's going to sink? Maybe Cement square pavers under them.

[@kristinatidwell6563]

They moved from (Urban) Virginia to (rural) Florida. They show us how to set up both homesteads to help us grow our own food. They're planning on 90% of what they eat......

[@thecryptotengu]

Wish my grandfather was still alive so we could do this.

[@larrytbowman5962]

Did you move from where you were gardening or acquire additional land

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes in. 2017

[@vallis1469]

Fabuloso! When you were planning your garden, did you take N* S* E* W* into consideration on the way you lay out your garden rows and tables? If you grow potatoes in those 45 gallon pots, do you plan to have a way to stake/tie up the plants when they get large? I remember in Virginia you had a fence for that purpose. Great job. I love these videos!!

[@danielleterry180]

I think everyone is watching you 😁 having issues getting 20-40 gal tubs 🤷‍♀️

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Got is from his brother who owns a landscaping company. Try a plant nursery.

[@heatherkarow8399]

You can contact someone w cows & goats too. They use a cowlick & the tubs are filled w it.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

With that much weight on the table I think I would use lag bolts on the legs.

[@Donga083]

Hi there! I love watching your videos, all the way from Australia! Im new to gardening and am finding container gardening suits my space so well. Just a question, i havent seen you add any additional fertilizers during your progress videos. Do you not add any and just the soil preperation is enough? If you do use it what do you use. Thanks a million keep the videos coming :)

[@carolynmoody9460]

Best building an gardening channel HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT MAKING A DVD SERIES TO SELL?? I HAVE VERY LIMITED INTERNET SERVICE AN WOULD LOVE TO LEARN MORE.. BLESSINGS

[@BeAmbitiousNotContent]

Have you ever tried growing pineapples? I tried but it died out

[@w.bevans5454]

BeAmbitiousNotContent watch Praxxus55712 channel for growing pineapple.

[@BeAmbitiousNotContent]

W. Bevans thanks! Will do!

[@w.bevans5454]

Praxxus55712

[@denbee1368]

Have I missed 3B?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

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[@cockeyedhomestead]

Hollis loves his clamps as I do.

[@64bigfish]

Nice job!! Do you think this table would work with 55 gallon drums as well?

[@MayWhite-bz7xl]

Speed that video up and put some music on and it's enjoyable every time. I can pat my foot while I watch.

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

Absolutely, Blue's Guitar !!

[@MayWhite-bz7xl]

@@marktoldgardengnome4110 Thanks.

[@lindak990]

I wish I could get away from listening to loud music watching these videos. Something softer maybe??

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Will work on it