Interplanting our dahlias to help with pests and soil problems!

[@Jess-kd3su]

I love how you detailing explained soil health in a way that a newbie could understand. Subscriber gained ♥️

[@Blossomandbranch]

Thank you, happy to hear that!

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

Great information! Some of us LOVE the geeky science stuff so don’t hesitate to go into some detail.

[@Blossomandbranch]

My people!

[@Growing_Z_Farm]

I have surrounded my dahlia patch with chives, garlic, anise, dill, marigolds and basil....Hope I can attract beneficial insects to eat spider mites!

[@Jade-yq1et]

Have you tried interplanting with garlic? I’m contemplating getting two crops from one bed 😊

[@Growing_Z_Farm]

@@Jade-yq1et I have not, but willing to try!

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

I planted buckwheat, alfalfa, and clovers as companions, chopped and dropped in the dripline for the dahlias, and am letting the rest grow. There's some amaranth that has self seeded in the same space, and that has been an effective trap - I'll let one or two go to seed again, just for that service.

[@GoodWitchKnits]

Love using buckwheat as a cover crop, great to hear about how it can be used in interplanting. I'm going to experiment with this with my veggie beds

[@IridescentTea]

Your remark about insects and your overall respect towards nature almost makes me cry, thank you

[@wildcoriander]

Your channel is incredibly helpful for where I am in my gardening journey. Thank you.

[@gabriellec5962]

I love geeking out about soil health. I learned something new today! Keep it up ❤🌸

[@myrrhidian3166]

I have more trouble with spotted cucumber beetles on my dahlias than earwigs, but maybe they'll prefer nasturtiums too. I'll have to give it a try this year. As for buckwheat, I love it, let it self-seed everywhere, and pick the flowers for filler in bouquets. I find that they last quite a long time in the vase :)

[@Blossomandbranch]

They’re a pollinator favorite and so sweet, I agree!

[@cindyhollings2079]

Great information, thankyou! I like your framing system. Appreciate your time and effort to help others. Best wishes from Tasmania x

[@karinvyoni4511]

Love soil nerdery! And also buckwheat 🎈

[@clairecooper9931]

Luckily I haven’t had any issues with mine, here in the UK 🤞🏼other than annoying earwigs, but I saw you put the little bags on the flower heads 👍🏼

[@katipohl2431]

Buckwheat is nice a nice cover crop and I like to eat it.

[@janaimaughan3599]

This was incredibly helpful. I’m currently constructing about a 3/4 acre orchard and garden area at our new homestead and I’m hoping to go as chemical free as possible.

[@DalhiaSun]

Thank you so much! I have acid soil but I always look for more knowledge.

[@thewhiledco]

This. Is. Phenomenal information. Thank you so much!

[@jordonsflowerfarm]

Awh man I wish I would have had this info about three weeks ago! I think we will try this next year!

[@RC-yb5dp]

Thanks for the info on phosphorous and alkaline soils

[@stacyharris9669]

Awesomeness love the companion planting for flowers the soil info is great I know Thur permaculture learnings comfrey has a long root and pulls up other minerals to the surrounding plants also many folk do chop and drop or comfrey in water totes/barrels and liquid additive……

[@erinalice4425]

Is there a particular variety of buckwheat you prefer using? And thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to share all of your knowledge. So happy to have found you ❤

[@dcgproject933]

You're amazing! I am learning so much. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@dfinite1111]

Such valuable info, thank you!

[@Floraltherapyfe]

Thank you!

[@GraceKelly946]

I have a question about planting nasturtium at the time of dahlia planting - how do you wanter the seedlings without watering the tuber before growth has appeared? I love all the detailed info and creative ideas, BTW. Thank you.

[@Blossomandbranch]

With the soaking overnight and the once watering at planting it’s usually enough to get them growing. :)

[@hungrylittlebirdie]

I love this! I didn't find the seed mix you were talking about at Johnny's. Is this one you buy? Nasturtium Shoot Seed? Thank you so much. I am planning to add these to my garden as I do not like to use pesticides at all. I'm also a Briana and say it the same way you do :)

[@charlesbale8376]

Wonderful information...Thanks for sharing.

[@denisekelley2292]

I found that nasturtium was attracting aphids into my garden that I wouldn't otherwise have. I stopped growing it a few years ago and hardly have any aphid pressure.

[@bethannlawrence4512]

Thanks, Bri. Such helpful info! Wondering.... do you deal with grubs? And have you found any trap crops that work with them? I'm dealing with a bad infestation in my raised garden beds. Looking back to last year, I noticed that the pole beans I grew attracted a number of June bugs/Japanese Beetles. My guess is that they primarily laid their eggs in the bed where the beans grew and now I'm seeing the effects. I've lost about 20 plants and dug out at least 100 grubs from one 4x4 bed. Besides, continuing to dig them out, I'm wondering if there are any other solutions to get rid of them now. And then looking for how to prevent the beetles from wanting to lay their eggs in my beds this year. Any ideas? Also, really helpful info on the buckwheat to help with high P. We have high P and K (presumably from using commercial compost) and I've been researching what to do to get those levels back down.

[@annamaria54321]

milky spore for grubs - if I don't use it, I may as well not garden. So many grubs!! So many that the vols have trails all through my lawn - it's crazy!! I guess the vols eat the grubs, but there's a plethora of grubs - will never run out of grubs. If you learn of anything crop-wise to help, please let me know.

[@katiepinter6729]

Can you interplant buckwheat with other flowers and veggies?

[@janalavtizar4426]

I'll absolutely sow buckwheat around my dahlias, thanks for explaining also phosphorus thing. How about Tagetes? Do you use it for interplanting?

[@kathystarnes6744]

Baptisia is great for your soil

[@wildrouted]

I mulched my cut flower beds with MegaMulch Expanding Coconut Coir from Costco and I've noticed many of my plants are yellowing. Not all, but more then makes me comfortable. Any suggestions? Also, I loved your course and have been pulling out Burning Bushes around my house and replacing them with the native list you offered.

[@ourmontanahomestead8880]

Awesome information! Where do you like to buy your buckwheat seeds?

[@Blossomandbranch]

Johnnys or green cover seed!

[@kellygoodwin1439]

Love your videos!!

[@tamisauer2402]

Do you have to succession plant your nasturtiums or will they last the whole season?

[@Blossomandbranch]

They last all season :)

[@vintagechiclace6943]

What kind of insects do you attract with those plants? Does it work for the Japanese beetle?

[@jacquig1939]

I've got something decimating my rose bush leaves. I don't want to spray for them but man it is bad

[@iBelieve1970]

I have absolutely no luck starting seeds in the ground. Do you have any videos about this?

[@Blossomandbranch]

We just posted one yesterday with some tips :)

[@minnokhan1064]

I bought these plastic containers which has a greenhouse roof and a water containing below. Planted them, put them on a window sill and I got more plants than I have ever gotten!

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Buckwheat makes for great dark honey.

[@meganmoore3764]

Is it a good idea to add buckwheat in between zinnias (queen series) and cosmos? Love you videos! Thanks for all your help!

[@amyotseb2733]

How are u gonna cut buckwheat when going to seeds 6 weeks after in the middle of the dahlia ?

[@Blossomandbranch]

We addressed that, they don’t get enough light to go to seed. :)

[@Plantandpeoplecarer]

Any cereal crop will help with phosphorus

[@582tird]

Just stumbled upon you, can I ask what your zone is?

[@daisyblooms4813]

In another video I think she said 5-6. Denver, CO

[@vanesanchezk]

Hi!! After I saw your video I sowed some buckwheat between my dahlias at the same time and they came strong!!! I was wondering if you sowed them after the dahlias had emergence and had some substantial growth?

[@Blossomandbranch]

Yes, usually after emergence but I’ll do a vlog tomorrow showing what to do if that happens (it happened to me too because of the slow spring we had here!)