Plant A Garden Right Now! // Homesteading & Organic Gardening

It's spring, the weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, THIS IS THE YEAR! It's time to start your own mini homestead and learn how to grow food at home! In this video I hope to share the tips and encouragement to get outside and plant a garden right now. There's never been a better time to take steps toward being more self-reliant, self-sufficient and learn how to grow your own food. Homesteading, Organic gardening and permaculture farming is not rocket science, you don't need a ton of tools or knowledge, you just need to get started. To plant your very own garden, you just need a shovel, some dirt, sunlight and water. Growing fruits and vegetables at home is much easier than you might think, whether you've got a green thumb or a black one. Organic gardening is also a great way to get outside and do something that feels productive and important. Whether you want a giant garden or you've got a tiny grass patch, here are a few tips for beginner gardeners. Things I cover in a bit more detail are organic pest control, planting bare root strawberries, bare root grapes, planting asparagus crowns, and what seeds to plant right now.
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[@AnneofAllTrades]

If you liked this video about gardening, check out my MANY other videos on gardening! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJrZnZyrqal1qdE

[@ThinkB4UAct]

I would love to learn and grafting fruit trees

[@AnneofAllTrades]

ooo that's an awesome topic! Not quite the right season for it, but I will make a note to do one!!

[@ThinkB4UAct]

@@AnneofAllTrades awsome pick one rather tasty and sweet

[@dennisheflin2680]

Anne of All Trades hello, what is that hat you’re wearing and are you selling it?

[@colleen2864]

I love gardening and I've been procrastinating due to mental health (counterintuitive, huh?). I discovered you Friday. It's Sunday, and I've planted squash/Zucchini, bush beans, tomatoes, watermelon, snap peas, and many sprinkles of flowers (in addition to TONS of house work)!! The only thing it cost me was some cheap straw for mulch (because I'm lazy and impatient). You're right. I had seeds lying around, tons of dirt, compost material, trellis material, etc., and none of it was doing anything. Now, two afternoons of mindlessly happy and determined labor, I'm invigorated and if it lives, it feeds us. If it doesn't, oh well! It fed my soul and I'll just try again with more experiments later! ❤ Thanks, Annie.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I’m so proud of you. Doing good things has a compounding effect of more good things ;)

[@tlsparks]

I love watching this one every so often. This was the first video of yours I ever watched. Just love it.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Well that makes me so dang happy. Thank you.

[@fieromike1]

We love watching your videos. You are a breath of fresh air during such anxious times! Thank you for continuing to share your Life with us.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you so much! We are in the business of sharing smiles around here, so happy we could help in that way today :)

[@haileyfitzgibbon5360]

You're an inspiration to all Women out there to go and get our hands dirty! We need more people like you!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you! That encouragement means more than you know!

[@angelanice]

This video is perfect, I've wanted to garden for so long and always felt overwhelmed by how complicated it is. Last year I started a few potted plants and finally accepted the advice you gave here that my friends also told me - to just plant stuff, see what happens and learn from that! I have some garlic that sprouted in my pantry, may as well throw it in the dirt and see how it does 😁 broccoli is some me and my children love, we have at least one more near frost so I'm willing to risk a few broccoli seeds too ❤

[@scoutandlouie4652]

Seems the entire world is jumping on the plant a garden bandwagon. I love it!!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

What better time to grow your own food!

[@shotgunbobby11]

Now is the time!! I’m getting ours going. From Eastern Washington. 🤗 enjoy your videos.

[@dawndawn6946]

I love your straightforward and no nonsense approach. It was great getting to see a tiny bit more of your farm!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dougwalker7576]

Anne, aside from your DYI skills and land stewardship, your videos are a welcome diversion from our current situation. You definitely make my day a little brighter. Thank you, God bless you. Stay safe

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you Doug! Even if all I do is share a smile during this trying time, I will be so pleased.

[@elund408]

I live in a travel trailer, my current garden is three half barrels in which I grow tomatoes and peppers. a garden is possible for almost anyone if they want one. even basement apartment will allow sprouting. or hydroponics

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Heck yeah! Making it work however you can! I love it

[@LoriCor-]

Thank you, Eric and Anne. Microgreens, sprouting and hydroponics work and we can grow things like potatoes in buckets. I don't have any land, either, but I don't want to give up!

[@da1stamericus]

I agree. I live on the 9th floor of a building. I have dwarf fruit trees, strawberries, herbs and loads of vegetables. My snap peas are already blooming and giving peas. Great video. Happy gardening.

[@GibClark]

Hmmmmmmm....okay maybe I'll plant this year.......👍👍👍👍

[@Jen-tt9yx]

Weeds are also not the devil either -- loved that comment since I hate weeds in my garden 🤦‍♀️😂.

[@BarbaraFischer4]

You are so cool! I love how your video doesn't make gardening over-complicated!

[@BarbaraFischer4]

Also that tip about leaving weeds is neat!

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

It’s good to see you Anne, hope the family is all good and safe and I look forward to lots of videos from you coming up..

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks so much!

[@Myopicvisions]

Love the simplicity of this!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad you like it!

[@Pwaak]

Thanks for sharing your tips and knowledge! Feeding family, friends whit homegrown is the best!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Absolutely!!

[@bobbonham4823]

Thanks for the video. I hope you do a followup video on how the plants doing. I'm sure this relocation is pretty exciting for you. Good luck with everything.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

oh you bet! I was just up there actually and the grapes are starting to bud out, I'm still waiting for the asparagus to poke a crown up.

[@giojared]

Stay safe, stay healthy, grow on!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Cheers!

[@bethreth5151]

Encouraging and inspiring! Thanks Anne!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

So glad to hear it!

[@treesoftennessee1727]

Good job! I hope this encourages and educates a lot of people.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

That's always the goal!

[@DH-ry2ho]

Always great!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@healthmattersusa1033]

Great advice

[@ga5743]

Eager to see your garden like the one in Seattle but one step at a time as they say. Thanks for posting all the stuff you do Anne. Loving all the animal family too.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

thanks so much, I am doubly eager, I've been really "homesick" missing my old garden here, but in one or two seasons I should have this place shaped up pretty nicely.

[@debbienewman7923]

Thanks for a wonderful video. I am new to your channel and absolutely love it. Thanks for a different perspective on gardening. Instead of struggling with planting, you shared so much natural planting information so everyone can at least start a garden. Thanks again for sharing your perspective.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

So glad to hear that it was helpful! That is always the goal!

[@ecrusch]

You sure are a busy lady!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Gotta keep these hands busy or they get into trouble :)

[@the_Mrs.]

I’ve been putting off my seeding because a.) it’s been cold and b.) I wasn’t sure where I was going to be able to put the plants once I had ‘em started. So far, in crappy weather I’ve managed to move the wood pile, demo one of the 2 sheds we had blow over in the wind, cut back the roses & lilac that are too close to the house, prep a new area to park our bus, tossed some old seeds in an area that I prepped last Fall, and fixed all the spots in our gravel driveway where people got stuck during the winter. So, while I’m a little jealous of your sunshine & greenery, I can say for sure that YES you have inspired me to get outside and do what I can. Thank you for that. 🙏

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hey that is a ton of work! Good on you!!

[@the_Mrs.]

Anne of All Trades thank you.

[@karenturner7983]

Thanks for sharing

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks for watching!

[@chipgoostree2959]

I love that little pick aze you are using, looks like a real useful tool.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It sure is!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Anne! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 Great info and wonderful start to your garden! 🌱🌱🌱

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deejackson7034]

Thanks, very informative. I'm going to try some of your planting ideas

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Please do!

[@back2pinaschannel840]

I like the portion of your video giving stress on garlic as natural pests repellant to our plants. Nice video.

[@codgirl25]

Im so glad to have just found you! I've never had my own place to garden until recently and I'm so pumped for this year! I've already started tomatoes and peppers indoors, along with growing veggies from veggies, my scraps, like onions carrots lettuce cabbage...I hope it all comes together nicely, but like you said, lots of learning from trial and error each year. I subscribed and look forward to learning more about your simple approach and seeing this farm, what an amazing journey you're on!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks so much! So glad you're here!

[@johnd5805]

Nice gunz. This video has just inspired me to plant this year.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

You’ll have a ton of fun doing it!

[@Kkuts37]

Thanks for this, Anne! Very informative. I'm thinking of planting a Victory Garden this year!! :)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Heck yeah! Do it! Just for fun and something to do!

[@vonormykirk]

Learned a lot, thank you!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krakenengineering9229]

Just get a simple planter from your local hardware store. and put it next to a window before planting!

[@craftpocalypse101]

Very educational!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@cliffordfender1159]

Nice, Thanks

[@AnneofAllTrades]

No problem 👍

[@ThinkB4UAct]

Oh boy can't wait for those grapes , & an apple pie hmmmm yummy

[@AnneofAllTrades]

So good

[@gnubaum9768]

my plan for this spring was to plant a vegetable garden on my tiny inner city balcony. with the whole quarantine business i had to get creative to get started. for now im growing leeks from scraps and some garlic. good thing seeds and plants can be ordered online, i'm just waiting for them to get in. i'm also currently building a worm box to start a little compost in my 400 square foot studio apartment. anything is possible if you make it a priority!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I love your attitude! So glad you're making the most of what you've got!!

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Yeah, just plant it! It might take and grow. The quality of the soil can be the difference. My soil is pretty heavy clay based. I keep stirring in organic stuff, and sand... things grow, and sometimes die. pH matters for my Blueberries. The Asparagus is ten feet away, but not affected by the sulfur I put down for the Blueberries. Just keep gardening, you learn if you observe and keep a log of what works. Love your vids. Thanks!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Absolutely! The best way to learn is to DO!

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Nice additions Mulch will help keep weeds from taking over your area and retain the moisture needed to grow the things you've planted. I always put some time release organic Fertilizer in my holes when planting new plants. But that's my way here in East Coast. Peace Be With You ☮️

[@AnneofAllTrades]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJrZnZyrqal1qdE this is a video I did back in Seattle on my much larger, more developed garden. I use the back to eden gardening method which worked incredibly well there.

[@da1stamericus]

My sister always said she haf a black thumb... Until last year. She finally stopped repeating it and trusted me. She even harvested carrots. She now csnt wait for May to put her tomatoes and peppers outside. Her garlic and strawberries are already coming back to life.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

yeehaw! I love those kinds of stories!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

awesome

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

I love that you don't discard the weeds. Well, honestly they are not weeds because you are using them to your advantage. 👍🏽 The definition of a "weed" is something that grows somewhere that you don't want it to... 😉

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Exactly!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice video Anne! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks for watching!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Anne! Have a great week!😎

[@fredmccarroll3476]

I really like your videos! Sometimes I share them on Facebook.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Awesome, thank you!

[@LukiF]

Well, and I was feeling weird, when I was preparing my vegetable garden with a pick (already existing beds...). Looks like it's not weird at all :-D

[@JujuBee77]

🤣🤣please don't... 🤣 thanks for the video! I'm that eager beaver 😅 already planted strawberries and brassicas.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahaha! good on ya :)

[@BigLousWorkshop]

Great video Anne... I always learn so much about growing from you!! Where did you get that Auger bit?? and do they make one for an SDS drill??

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I got it on amazon! I think it’s called a power planter.

[@S33W33D_]

Very informative. I always stressed about my weeds.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Never let silly things like weeds stress you out! They may not look nice but in a pinch, most of the weeds are edible too ;)

[@S33W33D_]

@@AnneofAllTrades I for one would love to see a video on that.

[@everyone8043]

I have focused on eliminating poisonous weeds. Edible ones, such as lambs quarters, I consider chicken feed or emergency salad.

[@TheUnistat76]

I live in Michigan and all the homestead and garden videos from you guys down south is giving me garden anxiety, lol. I still got a month before I need to plant!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

haha don't let it stress you out! It's meant to encourage ;)

[@icedeemon]

Excellent!!! I just built 3 raised beds yesterday and installed them today. Here’s to bounty for you and me! Did all the tools make the move unscathed?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

For the most part yes!

[@alexisprojects]

I'd love to see an update at some point!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

stay tuned!

[@srqlisa7881]

I'm thinking your gonna need sunscreen real soon. Well that made you happy. Stay put and Stay healthy. : ) peace

[@AnneofAllTrades]

haha don't I know it! I'm so glad to have shared a smile today!

[@zahidabegum7736]

Take a shot when she says Seattle

[@youknowiactafool]

Will there be an update to this? Would be interested to see how everything you've planted turns out in a few weeks.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It's been a few weeks since I shot it and everything is doing great! you can get more real time updates by following me on instagram instagram.com/anneofalltrades

[@mastergeebo]

I planted a week or so ago but I'm in Zone 8. =)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

awesome!

[@terry2346]

If you are planning on Grapes watch for the Japanese beetles! Your neighbors will let you know if they are a problem. I finally had to dig up my grapes as they attracted the Japanese beetles so badly here in Minnesota and then wreaked havoc in the rest of my garden..

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Japanese beetles are a pretty big problem here already, and there's so many wild grapes there's no way I could get rid of them, but there's lots of other ways to protect your garden. As things start to develop here I'll try to get some more videos on those subjects posted :)

[@terry2346]

@@AnneofAllTrades I don't have chickens or ducks to help get them down so I had to catch them in a bowl of soapy water to keep the numbers down ( on a twice daily schedule). Traps seemed to work but attracted so many I gave up on using them. Good luck!

[@Gforceracing20]

Sun's out, Gun's out! Check out the pythons on you! hahaha

[@MarcoPolo-yt3ew]

My name is Kenny from northern Kentucky look up the history of biochar for gardening tell everyone you know passed it on

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I'm a big fan of biochar!

[@sadidiker]

🖒🖒😚😚

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

My asparagus is in a damp area but it's not growing much. I was thinking of moving them to a drier area

[@AnneofAllTrades]

There is definitely a balance, if it’s too wet the roots will rot, but they love to grow in the sides of river beds because they have access to tons of water.

[@keishanewell3609]

Can you provide a link to the auger that you use. Haven't been able to find a long one like that, with that thickness.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

sure thing! amzn.to/3ejiuHa

[@MichaelLeo]

Guess I'll have to sing the theme-song myself.... I get my hands dirty, They show me now mercy, So I just keep workin'...

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahaha patience is a virtue I'm workin on it

[@Clintboyd]

Hey Anne, do you have any dogs, and if so, do what extent do you have to train them not to bother your garden? Is it much of a problem? Grace and peace

[@AnneofAllTrades]

;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSpepJsaNSirbc

[@hjvisagie]

When are we going to see some woodwork or blacksmithing again? Or maybe the motorbike or truck?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGfMoHWtoKyeoKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nXi6RohLeSnNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/homne3SinpyCn7c Check out my recent videos, and stay tuned over the next few weeks, I've worked on the truck some more, built another windsor chair, started ground work for my woodworking shop, set up my blacksmithing shop in the garage, built a miniature motorcycle... these videos take a ton of time to make and I'll lovingly remind you that I just moved across the country and no longer have the dedicated shop spaces I had in Washington to do those projects more regularly, but that is all coming.

[@maciejskowyra]

Cheers from Gdansk, where we got our hands dirty by planting thujas occidentalis.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

oh awesome!!

[@davidsanders5788]

What was the plant you used the auger for?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Grapes :)

[@buzzgallagher]

I always tease my wife that she BURIES the plants because they just don't know their dead yet! One argument we always get into is watering, if she (or we) forgets to water in the morning and they are drooping and whithered I'll water the soil in the middle of the day because they are so badly dehydrated and wilting. What do you do for plants that you see needing water during the hot days that .. can't imagine that you would forget to water anything with roots or hooves .

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahaha oh no! Sounds like you need to watch my "fix your soil" video for some watering mitigation tips :)

[@richardstevens3461]

Welcome to the SE. You had better put something around the garden or the deer will just thank you for the snack. Also the plant you thought was wild strawberries is more likely this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mock_strawberry

[@AnneofAllTrades]

The little strawberry I ate a few minutes ago begs to differ ;) As far as the deer fence goes, that area is actually already fenced, it's just tough to see in the video. I will add extra fencing if needed though, deer can be really pesky additions to any garden space.

[@richardstevens3461]

@@AnneofAllTrades Glad it was a real strawberry. For every real wild one I find there are 20 fake ones -- which are edible but literally have no flavor.

[@leahwiebe9170]

Hey Anne! How did this garden do the next four years? I am hoping to plant plants that will come back each year!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It was phenomenal, and the lessons I learned have helped my garden here in TN really thrive as well

[@leahwiebe9170]

@@AnneofAllTrades I would love it if you made another video revisiting that garden and talking about how much maintenance you needed to take with it over the years, whatnot looks likes today and all! Currently I would love to see an herb garden thrive! But I haven’t had great luck getting them started. My mint IS coming back though and I’m hoping it takes over. That would be one herb at least! I’ve really enjoyed learning from your channel and just put some cardboard in the garden (with rocks on it until I get the mulch) yesterday!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I don't live in washington anymore, I moved to TN five years ago, our old house has been bought and sold twice since we left. I'm happy to continue to update you on my current garden at my own house, which, five years later is also doing quite well ;)

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Anne . okay all those plants you brought from the far northwest wont the plants from the east make fun of them ???

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahaha

[@FlaviaShuli]

nice video keep up the good content

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks, will do!

[@2300Kenzie]

If I learned from all my gardening mistakes, I'd have a PhD in horticulture.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DanielSaurusRex]

Are you concerned about deer?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

yes, but that whole area is pretty well fenced, so I'll only add extra if I need to :)

[@KaylaHasTheMustache]

anyone know any brands that sell boots similar to the ones she is wearing in this video?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Yep, there’s a link to them in the description ;)

[@KaylaHasTheMustache]

Anne of All Trades oh wow thank you so much!

[@Mr.HospitalityPresents]

Where can I get free seeds.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

check out your local library to see if they've got a seed exchange!

[@roberthall9680]

Aren't you concerned about weeds reseeding themselves by leaving them to decompose?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

sure, but what's the harm as long as they aren't competing with the plants that are there?

[@victorbenner539]

Dirt, dirt and more dirt. Young lady if you're going to do gardening vids then start to use the correct words. "Dirt" is what you find under your fingernails. Soil is the wonderful life giving material that we grow our plants in. Other than that good vid. I'm about to go out to my garden here in SW Washington. Have several new raised beds to put together for the upcoming season. LOTS of wheelbarrows loads of composted wood chips and fresh soil and hopefully some well aged horse manure. Contact your local county extension department for suggestions on what verity of plants to be planting there. Many of the verities you are used to using here in the Great Pacific Northwest will not do as well because of the heat. But fear not, if using the right verity you will be amazed at how well the correct plants will prosper. Good luck,looking forward to seeing your next vid.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Here’s a little unsolicited advice, don’t sweat small stuff like terminology, it will help you live longer ;)

[@victorbenner539]

@@AnneofAllTrades maybe, but there is a reason to use the correct term in this situation. Dirt is essentially dead material void of nutrients. Soil on the other hand is essentially a mass of living organisms. That is a very important difference. I'm not disrespecting you but trying to help you. Using the correct terms will help grow you viewership in the long run. That's all. Heck, it's your channel so do as you please. But you might consider looking at any help anyone is willing to give you. Just a thought. Best of luck.👍🌞🌞🌞

[@gregorhay123]

1 lol

[@AnneofAllTrades]

you deserve a gold medal