How & When to Water & Fertilize Indoor Seedlings & DIY Fungus Gnat Traps / Spring Garden Series #2

[@CaliKim29]

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[@anapaulacrawford5837]

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[@AnimeShinigami13]

I always propagate my houseplant collection in the winter. So my garden is never really gone. But this year I got more herbs to survive than before and some of my houseplants bloomed. My citrus, coffee and avocado trees also put on new branches. The highlight reel includes getting my walking iris to bloom, getting an oxalis plant and finding out just how easy it was to grow and blossom in winter. I got a hyacinth to grow in a pot and bloom and its going right now making my computer desk smell nice. My golden oyster mushroom spawn block put out one, count it one, flush of mushrooms and fizzled due to dryness. I got a kalanchoe and the screw pine I saved from the garbage and gave to my mother died back but put up a lot of suckers where it died so I should be able to divide that soon. I have two unknown houseplants I have to try and identify that I saved as well. The ornamental sweet potatoes dropped by town landscaping crews this past fall are coming out of dormancy and starting to perk up. I obtained a tiny hen and chicks and a discounted air plant. For herbs I managed to get catnip leaves to grow enormous. I have to hang them or bandit will get so excited he'll kill the plants. I have a hanging basket of garlic I'm raising for the greens. My thyme is just barely alive and my peppermint is down to a single cutting in a cut up old seltzer bottle. :( but my parsley hanging basket has given me foot long, very strong stems and leaves almost as strong as young celery stalks.

[@cmsc80]

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[@christinedozier6071]

Clear and concise info !! Perfect timing

[@dawnmccrickard7722]

Hello My name is Dawn and I am originally from Florida but I now live in Georgia. I am so excited because I just started my seeds inside peat pellets. I am doing a flower garden outside in my bed and veggies in containers. I have 4 different kinds of flowers and 6 different veggies. I love Spring and I cannot wait for my seedlings to grow and then transplant them out in my bed. My husband and I just got our bed tilled right before we were hit with heavy heavy rain for the last two days. Thank goodness for the peat pellets what a life saver my seeds would have been drown.

[@angeladarby1555]

Hello! I love your videos and work! Shout out to Mr Cameraman! I dont know about times and temps. I do know that I want to feed my family and provide fresh vegetables and fruits for people of need! Due to undiagnosed mental health issues I lost every job I ever had, I used to live in my car, I've been in every shelter around 3 counties, i even lost my kids. I remember not having anything to eat and feeling helpless. Dont cry for me, I have a happy journey ahead. Now that I have my son and 2 grandchildren I'm teaching them healthy eating. I'm learning how to make sure there will always be food! I want to help other in providing and teaching how to grow. Tonight I'm bindging on your videos learning everything. I've grabbed every shoe box, plastic container, coffee cup to grow my seeds. Money is slim but every penny goes into guaranteeing a future for my family! Watch out aquaponics will be next! The more I feed the better!

[@SuperStruct]

The dog is like "Yes I am a part of this board meeting"

[@rowenamarcha927]

0 i interested 9⁰0

[@ar8107]

He’s like I’m forced at the beginning but I’ll join you 🥰

[@sheriolson-rondeau6815]

Kim...loving your hints & ideas. This is our first year in the wettest part of Washington State, up on the Olympic Peninsula. We purchased a small greenhouse with a heating cooling system & got a ton of seeds planted in a variety of ways that you'd suggested. I am starting a large share/barter/trade group within our new community & everyone is so excited. Blessings to you, your hubby & your amazing gardening skills. We appreciate you both, very much. Sheri & Stephen Rondeau.

[@earthladyadventures5018]

Today is April 8th and I just planted seeds of carrots, bunching onions, and 2 different kinds of lettuce in my grow tower. So excited to see how this grow tower works.❤

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful! As always, let us know how it's going! Kim

[@lindadees3887]

I plant shrubs and flowers here in North Alabama. And I love it. NOW I am thinking about planting VEGGIES... Thank you and your ----- you do a fun and personal-feeling professional presentation...

[@deliachitts1964]

I’m from Australia QLD just going into Autumn lost a lot of vegs from extreme climate flooding rain 🌧 and heat just about to give up then revisited your video channel feel inspired again and learning so much thank you 🙏

[@rhearene6973]

I recently started my own garden. I live in the Seychelles, which has a mainly tropical climate. I have learnt so much from your videos. Kim’s voice is so smoothe and makes for easy listening. Camera crew’s work is excellent!

[@lindacormack8657]

Only recently discovered you guys. Absolutely love yr videos. I have learnt so much from you. Thank you so much. Love yr format and great ideas

[@missbaebushkadeathxo9039]

I love watching your channel CaliKim! I also like how you have started bringing "Camera Guy" on-screen with you. You guys are a very inspiring team!! I am growing seedlings indoors for the first time this year, and have also started many of the same vegetables you are growing. Tomatoes, lettuce, beans, peas, kale and celery.. and also many types of flowers. You have such a beautiful garden, thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks for the kind words and so glad you’re enjoying the videos!!

[@moriahm9926]

Yay! I love seeing the little peas poke through! Looking forward to your hardening-off seedling video!

[@connieice4057]

I am starting a new produce business this spring and I wanted to thank you for all your tips and tricks. They have jogged my memory since it's been a few years that I have grown anything besides flowers. I look forward to many more helpful videos!

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks for the kind words and so glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@jendickerson6530]

I am learning from this video! I had so many mistakes and cant wait to do better next year.

[@damianscardamaglia7857]

just started on longisland yesterday my parents always planted indoors around St Josephs Day , im hoping for a good start this year . Thank you!!

[@williamsfamilyreptiles6522]

Yes so true you guys are doing such a great job and Camera Guy has the best Camera Angles on KZbin in the Garden love you guys 🤗

[@larrainebeacon4216]

Hi, I absolutely think the team work between you is the reason why I subscribed to your channel. You have fantastic knowledge and communicate that with clear videos, great sound and interesting footage. Brilliant! I am not a beginner gardener but always enjoy your episodes.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos- thanks for watching!!

[@renoddahatfield5136]

I'm a beginner. Learning so much from your videos! Thank you!

[@blessedtobehome_mobilehome]

Thank you for the tips. You are welcome here any time. 😊 You and your husband are an amazing team.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed the video-thanks for stopping by!!

[@annafout7099]

Thank you for the tips of water the soil first: that’s awesome Very helpful

[@jacintaharmon4891]

Your videos have been super helpful! This is my first time planting a garden and without your videos I’d be lost. I started with your $10 garden series. I built my grow box also. I had to remove the lid and just clip the light to the side because it seemed like the light was getting too hot and I didn’t want to cause an issue. It seems to still be working well. I have sprouts. Unfortunately my puppy got in there and attacked about half of my seedlings and now I have to start over. Thank you so much for taking the time to film these videos. You are my go to resource for everything gardening.

[@connieowens7830]

I love watching the dog watching you.

[@karimatalarapon1766]

Thanks for the apple cider tip. I am starting my seeds indoors this year for the first time

[@angelalewis4213]

Your videos are extremely inspiring. I must say that you dog is an absolute angel!

[@iwant.a.pepper]

Great video you guys! Love the way it stared out, always nice to see both of you :) Two seasons ago I use soapy water in a spray bottle on my pepper seedlings for aphids, it works just as well as it does outdoors and I never noticed any harm to my seedlings. And they were smaller than the one you showed us here Kim. Always good tips and reminders for me here you guys so always enjoy watching :)

[@starmama23]

I've got several seedlings growing finally. I'm going to try the fertilizer you mentioned. That's 1 thing I haven't done in the past.

[@alexandriamihalcik9202]

Thank you for this great information. This was so helpful! I loved hearing all your tips and tricks for growing healthy plants.

[@FearlessHomeGardening]

Awwwwww this video just made me realize that you two are married!! I love that so much!! Its so beautifully sweet how you are able to support each other’s hobbies with your own and actually make a successful career out of it! I’ve been a fan of your videos for about 2 years and I’m just know fighting this out 😂😂😂 You’re an inspiration in more ways than I think you realize. Wishing you lifetimes of success and happiness. Namaste 🙏 👩‍🌾

[@CaliKim29]

Hey Amanda, what a great comment! Thank you for this. So encouraging to hear we've been inspiring. That's the goal..change lives! Thank you for following along for 2 years now! Keep up the good work on your videos. Nice job! CameraGuy

[@bonsaimix2541]

Your presentation and editing is always so professional. Really enjoy your videos.

[@sherrywalker4619]

Love and hugs from Tennessee! I am working on doing seedlings for the first time. Thanks so much

[@victoriaoshea4865]

My husband and I are self quarantining. Your videos give me hope in this stressful time. I have some Old seeds and garden potting soil. I'm not going to the store but will try to grow food with what we have.

[@melindamciver6134]

I love this video and that the two of you work together for videos! I crochet and my husband is a photographer so he takes all of my product videos. On the gardening side.. I have had wonderful gardens for several years (we live in KS) but this year have taken the plunge to start my seeds indoors! Your videos came highly recommended and I am learning a lot... So thank you!!

[@sistasallysue]

Hi! Love your videos, I’m in California too. I’ve been horrible with plants in the past, but after watching the videos, I know I was just ignorant and unknowledgeable about how to care for my plants. I feel much more confident after watching you and Gary P. So far I have some seeds in two grow light boxes, peppers, 3 tomato varieties, a black tail water melon, tigger melon, and some onions. Also going to plant some kale and lettuce soon. I’m very excited for the spring and summer this year! Thank you for all your videos they are extremely helpful!

[@sistasallysue]

One question I have is on the Vermisterra tea. Once you add it to water does it have to be used right away, or can it be stored in a closed gallon jug for a while? I bought a fish fertilizer 2-2-2 and I read to discard any unused portions (after adding to water).

[@GirlMomma]

Wow! This is the most thorough and easy to understand video that I have found! Thank you so very much for this video thanks for sharing your knowledge! This is my first garden ever and I am so confused but trying my best! Thank you again! 🤗

[@simplymepunkin]

Thank you so much for all your helpful tips my husband and I just started our garden and we love watching your videos for inspiration and information

[@IsabellaM._]

Hi,I started my seeds for three types of lettuce, some oregano,and green onions. Thank you for the videos. Very much appreciated!

[@cjboac9864]

Soooo glad to see your husband involved more & talking in your video! He has such a kind face!😍

[@kimmywhitt6112]

You both are super awesome! Power couple. Thanks for taking the time and effort into your channel. Greatly appreciated. :)

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Hue - thanks so much for watching and for your encouraging comments, CG and I both appreciate it!

[@amythinks]

Hi CaliKim. I would love to see a video devoted to the flower-side of things. How is planting flowers different than veggies/herbs? I know the flowers that attract pollinators are important to you and any garden. I also know that you have your favorites in your Bring on the Pollinators seed kit. Do you have or could you do a dedicated video or series on the flower side of gardening?

[@loragurwala5933]

I love your question as well AMY Lucas. I am a huge advocate for planting pollinators, etc.

[@helennelson3120]

Hi Calikim n Cameraman. I'm from Down Under n will be following your late summer n fall videos as we are in reverse season wise. I so enjoy watching you and have learned so much. I'm also trying to incorporate companion planting in my garden as well. I have already made some errors in my confusion but hey, we live n learn. Thank you so much, it's been a real pleasure. I keep rewatching in the hope that the info will sink in. Blessings.

[@nashwaran473]

Thank you for your informative videos I am from London UK

[@sharmeenfathima6922]

Hello I an from India and I just transplanted my seedlings outside I an so excited for the vegetables by the way love your videos

[@h.margarita3084]

Thanks for sharing! your youtube has been the most helpful! i live in Massachusetts and i'm starting my first spring veggie garden. cant wait to get my little seedlings going!

[@dezarae1984]

Y’all are great! Mac is such a good boy too. I was only going to start a few things by seed. But now I want to grow even more!

[@CaliKim29]

It’s super fun to get bitten by the Spring bug!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@sabrinaandrieux440]

Thank you so much for the information! This will be my first year growing seeds indoors and I was most worried about how and when to water them. You answered that and more!

[@sarah-annmaggs4972]

Love your videos, First time ever, I have planted my own spring seedlings, they are doing well fingers crossed, I only have a outside terrace, I am from England but now living in Slovakia very different weather, but here goes 🍀😎🍀

[@justsayin5609]

Only discovered you a couple of weeks ago, and have already learned so much that I will implement as I graduate from flowers to vegetables! Might I make a suggestion tho, about the turkey baster from a health care background? Have one that you dedicate solely to your plants. It shouldn't go back in the kitchen! Be well; stay safe.

[@alicecowan3499]

I love you guys,this is my first year with a greenhouse and raised beds 😱👍🏼😉💜 ...I live in Evans Washington, about an hour and a half northwest of Spokane....

[@Neyobe]

Very good and informative-full video!!!

[@zoemeow7677]

Seedlings is cutest part besides harvest 😊

[@ZombieMan1997]

Also I bought eight new seeds! Weeeeeeeee! I'm excited! 😍😍😍😍

[@katoucha007]

Thank you for those precious tips.

[@CaliKim29]

Your welcome- thanks for stopping by!!

[@LBC_Genesis]

You guys are great but the best thing about this video was, hands down, your fur baby. Such a good puppy!!!

[@christinelindup7209]

Thank you love your videos I’ve got tomatoes seedlings so found it very helpful Chrissie from Torquay Devon UK .

[@blindcat688]

I loved u your video and explanation I'm new for planting! I found out that I made mistakes with my first trying! But definitely after watching you I learned a lot I'll follow-up your methods thanks 😊 💞💞

[@ytsedoM]

I much appreciate your videos - they are among the best out there (and I see a lot) - thank you !!! My seedlings are doing well in window sill etc - have no grow lights, but I surround them w aluminium foil. Today (march 31th) I took them outside in the sun for a few hours :) Now I will fertilize, as I do on sundays. Best regards from Norway

[@clingard]

Great video thanks for the tips, I had forgot about cinnamon for pests and I love that simple gnat trap trick!

[@thegreatgazoo]

Thanks for the video Kim. This is very timely as I am just starting my seeds this week. We had a very mild winter here in Vancouver until a couple of weeks ago when the cold weather hit. My tulips had starting coming up in mid-January but now they are covered in about 3 inches of snow! Darn it! I didn't know Jiffy made those jumbo peat pellets - I am definitely going to get some of those as I feel the usual small ones are just too small and plants outgrow them quickly and transferring them to soil based cups when they are so small seems to set them back a bit. You remind me of my sister so much. She lived in Rocklin California when she passed away eight years ago so not too far from you! I always have great memories of her when I watch your videos so thank you for that too. Edit - I got my seeds from you a couple of weeks ago. I like the packaging! Cheers from Canada!

[@ZombieMan1997]

I love your videos. I don't have a turkey baister (I don't even know how to spell it. Lol) but you can always just take the plants out and pour the water then put the back in. Thank you. I learn so much from you.

[@middle-agedmacdonald2965]

What the heck! It's snowing in the desert here in St. George for the second time in a week! We should be in the low sixties right now. Getting anxious to put my 700 indoor transplants out in march (a lot of tiny onions in that number.). You guys are a fun team to watch. Hopefully sunny skies for all of us soon!

[@CaliKim29]

Hang in there - Spring is right around the corner!!

[@maria_juana308]

Hi Kim and Camera guy! its so fun to watch your videos. I’ve recently started my garden and i’ve got all my inspiration from all of your videos. I love your garden and I think I’ve watched all the harvest videos that you have! Its so much fun to watch :). I’m from Australia and the weather here can be detrimental so its a bit difficult to grow veggies and herbs but I’ll keep on trying and hopefully I can achieve growing vegetables in my own backyard! 😊.

[@HRhyperlapse]

Beautifully explained. Thank You 😘

[@Booth_Y0]

You guys are great, inspired me last year and just started this years veggies. Keep up the great videos from Scotland!

[@empowertheworld2216]

I planted your seeds last week and there growing great

[@CynthiaLuvBooks]

Thank you for always making these great videos. Camera guy you really are doing a great job with the videos. I’m excited for my spring garden I have seedlings ( a lot from your seed collections) everywhere inside the house. I can’t wait to plant them outdoors.

[@GorefeastDrummer]

beautiful home, i love it so cozy. I miss california so much. it got too expensive to live there.

[@amalzohair7746]

Hi Kim thank you so much for sharing your videos you taught me a lot I started my seedling indoors for the spring. I grow in containers in my balcony . Love from Egypt

[@killuminatepeacefulness3948]

Awesome video. Almost time for growing here in Chicago. I have some house plants and I am starting some seedlings here at home. Thanks for the info it really does help alot and enjoyable too . Beautiful plants

[@andrelevesque9682]

Tuning in from Ontario, Canada

[@Yoursweetestlife]

This has been so helpful!! I love all the advice you give. We started Thyme, Sweet Peppers, Spinach and Green Beans

[@lianash1900]

Thanks for watering tips. I use self-watering wick systems made of bottles. It saves lots of time. PS: I love watching your videos!.. especially when you and cameraguy work together!👏👍

[@clairequinn8665]

I love watching your videos thanks😊

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you, Claire! Means so much ! Kim

[@LittleOrangeCows]

Omg perfect timing! I’ve set up an herb tray and I’ve been wondering how to take care of it until I transfer them. Thank you!

[@richardmiesell4785]

You have those seedlings feeling like family members.

[@BigReege]

I’m about to start right now I just hope I’m not too late this year.

[@ironman6432]

Great video , many good tips , thank you

[@missourigirl4101]

Such good seed starting videos Kim. Thanks!

[@kpchudasama1591]

Hi you’re gardening advice is very well

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks, so glad you enjoy it, Chudasama. What are you growing in your garden?

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[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Great tips on watering and fertilizing. Watering from the bottom is important. Many of our customers have made that mistake.😎😎😎

[@CaliKim29]

Hello CGS - easy to do and goes a long way towards the health of your plants. Glad you are recommending to your customers to do the same. Thanks for watching!

[@BrandiSikora]

Looking forward to growing along with you!

[@AssyrianDishes]

Thank you for this very informative video. I can’t wait to start my first seedlings to grow my own vegetables in Canada 🇨🇦

[@kasdfg776]

Your dog is so cute, watching those crows go over! Border collies never miss a trick!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi K - he always loves being outside with us and yes, Border Collies are smart breed! Thanks for watching!

[@970Bryson]

Beautiful couple!

[@madahikhan3352]

Thank you for sharing!! 💞💞💞

[@CaliKim29]

You are welcome, Madahi - thanks for watching!

[@megparkgv]

Wonderful tips. I really learned a lot. Thanks.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed the video- thanks for stopping by!!

[@lukephillips55]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you 😊

[@herushing]

This is my first time gardening, and I'm nervous about failure, but still excited. I have a nice little grow light setup in the kitchen and I already have some little sprouts after just a handful of days! But there's something that looks sort of like mold on one of the rows. I'm trying to figure out what it is and what to do.

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Super helpful. I learned a lot.

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

Thank you so much for this !

[@freelyashley2874]

Hi Kim. Thanks for all the great seed starting tips! This is my first year seed starting and I love it already! My celery is growing nicely. It's so exciting. Cant wait to see how they grow. I added cinnamon to them because I saw some mold growing on a few of them. I'm using the pead pods to grow in. So my question is, should I use bigger pead pods for certain vegetables like tomatoes and peppers? Does size matter when it comes to seed starting? And should I transplant my celery pead pods into the next size up containers? I have both big and small pods.

[@simplynikkinicole]

Love seeing Mac & Jerry. I have started my cool weather crops under lights should be ready for plant out in March. Here in KY we can't plant our tomatoes and warm crops safely until mid to late April, but to play it safe best after Derby in May. Always look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@sunnyboypetralba671]

thnx kim nice video very informative watching from stockton cal.

[@mssavedin92]

Thankyou from Surrey BC in Canada ...for the video Kim, really well done, both of you!! So, we started pac choi, spinach, mesculins, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, peas and beans on Jan 25th inside. So far, we've planted all of those out (accept the Beans) into the poly tunnel within the past week. Alot of fun, thats for sure. I shouldnt have sowed the bush beans though..theyre getting pretty big..all 15 of them) So, have to figure out what to do with them. We transplanted 10 into 4 inch peat pots..the others are about ready to transplnt too. .I guess I can plant the whole peat pot into the greenhouse/polytunnel when temp warms up?? Soil is supposed to be 60 degrees..its a number of weeks away... so by the time we get them out there..hahaha, theyre gonna be big!! We are doing square foot gardening in the greenhouse this year too. The one bed is 20x3'. We have so much more to start..more herbs etc. We do container gardening for the most past so there are many many containers to grow in. I love it all! Also, Have you made your own worm tea? We worm farm too. Was just wondering if i should brew some up to fertilize the seedlings..just dont want to cause any soil issues with that inside. All in all, GREAT show, thankyou so much.

[@ulisesrocha721]

It be really nice to know what brand bulbs and lights/lighting you're using on each particular area watts or any other info you might think about related to the bulbs/lights you use. Yet another great video and cinematography, great info!

[@majidaattaplantscare4582]

So nice information 🙂🙂

[@auyannaplants]

Thank for sharing love the tip on the fungus gnats. I have started some seeds but I still feel like I am so far behind. I am in zone 8b and it is starting to warm up here. I have started both vegetables and flower seeds because I want to practice companion planting this year😊

[@CaliKim29]

Super!! Keep me posted on progress!!

[@denisebrady6858]

Great Video once again Guys Thank You both- I can't do anything here in Brisbane Australia at the moment as our temps are so extreme so I envy you. Autumn might bring us some temp relief but they are saying not maybe. Cheers Denise - Brisbane Australia

[@minimeadowsstablesschleich4648]

thankes my only problum was those flys i even got thum inside the veggies of my peppers . and i am from Newfoundland

[@mariaoakesmsccc-slp6644]

great info! thank you!