The $9 Container Garden | Growing in Soil Bags | Cheap Gardening Ideas

[@pattiegris8320]

“Wisdom is a great crop to go after in the garden”.... I need this on a tee shirt!

[@charkujala]

YES!!

[@OfftoShambala]

That’s awesome! I love any quote or saying about gardening or that has a garden reference. Here’s a Mexican proverb I just came across yesterday... ‘They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.’ ... Great saying for anyone working toward a cause that the ‘establishment’ refuses to recognize.

[@schex9]

I always say, "Every garden in a chance to learn". We don't set out to learn something new, but something happens and there it is!

[@pieceofpeacehomestead529]

When I cut my soil bags, I leave about a 2" strip of bag in the middle to help keep the bag from spreading apart. It'll look like two windows. Blessings! :-)

[@PatricesProjects]

Great tip. I might try a soil bag this year, so I will do this. Thank you.

[@OfftoShambala]

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

[@hipretty]

What a great idea! I remember Jess saying in the first soil bag video, that she felt she cut it too far over, but it seems it spreads under the weight of the soil (especially after being watered) no matter what. That "window" look with the strip bracing it sounds like it would keep things all together! TFS! 👍

[@racebiketuner]

Thanks for sharing your great idea! I think it would also work to keep other large bags of garden supplies together, especially sand. I found it helps keep things together if I cut the opening into an ellipse or at least round the corners.

[@ES-mc3cc]

I would take a little soil out so I could "fluff up" the soil. It tends to be packed in there into an almost solid mass.

[@danielleroseclark]

If you put the bag on its edge, instead of flat, that would allow room for longer root vegetables like carrots. I remember somebody suggesting that once for tomatoes as well, as it gives the roots more room. Plus the bags don't dry out as quickly. Thank you Jess for another lovely and inspiring video xxx

[@marilynryan7822]

Danielle Carline Thx for this tip🦋

[@OfftoShambala]

Thanks, valuable tip!

[@joedefazio1464]

I have grown tomatoes that way

[@gaillam9574]

May fall over but could be propped up

[@coryart]

"I usually dump the bag into my bed." I immediately knew what you meant, and then you said "Into my garden bed not MY bed, that would be weird",,, and that's when I cracked up. :-)

[@ameisherry]

coryart 😂 she actually makes me smile 😊 when she said that That’s so funny 🤣 and cute ❤️

[@landdesigner4195]

"Wisdom is a great crop to go after in the garden." LOVE THIS!

[@coleenburris6816]

Sprinkle cinnamon, generously on the soil to keep the nats away from the dirt in your home., I use dollar store cinnamon and it works great.

[@weldonservicegroup6962]

Coleen Really?! I have them in my houseplants and wonder if it’s safe for them. Thx

[@coleenburris6816]

@@weldonservicegroup6962 I use it on all my plants that get nats.

[@margierousu468]

@@coleenburris6816 thank you for the tip I wondered what to do about that..🙋💜

[@weldonservicegroup6962]

Awesome! I’ll have to try!!

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

What an awesome idea. Thank you because I have seven grow lights, all different kinds so i grow in house! I'm 68 do I'm home alot.

[@humblestarthomestead4844]

Jess I just have to say I loved your overall outfit today, too cute!

[@TheLowCashHomestead]

Something that usually happens to me is I think something failed so I chucked the dirt and seed mix in the compost pile to be recycled only to find that stuff is growing out of the compost pile

[@dianefranks3400]

😂😂😂 Same here!

[@redpilledprophet8829]

I did it-I went out in my shed yesterday & found a large clear empty storage bin. Then I went out today & bought a big bag of soil (& a watering can) & I ordered my seeds online-I’m trying for escarole. I’m an Italian from NY living in the North Georgia Mountains & I can’t find escarole in the stores to buy & I’m tired of it. With the cold weather approaching I want my escarole & beans soup! Wish me luck everyone please, I am a total novice.

[@TheFabulousForties]

Good luck! 👍 I'm also an Italian from NY, but we live in PA now. I know what you mean about escarole and beans. Yum! Thankfully we can find it here most of the time. I am growing some this year too. Along with broccoli rabe, arugula and some other greens. Take care and best of luck to you!❤

[@sandydevin8580]

This was fun. Beginning gardeners (like me) panic ourselves into a corner. Thanks for the pat on the back.!

[@heatherb.628]

Growing just a little bit of food during the winter months when everything is dead or dorment outside, really helps me and my family ward off the winter blues.

[@tielde8199]

Love that you repurposed a rotary fabric cutter to a useful garden tool

[@marilynryan7822]

tielde that’s a great tip ..L would not have thought of this.

[@margaretdale7186]

I got startled by the fabric cutter. Nooo - fabric cutter getting dirty.

[@verladavis3808]

planted my bags in my sunporch last Sunday and this morning I found sprouts! Planting garlic in the garden today

[@mancavegamingandgardening9901]

If you stack 2 or 3 of those soil bags and cut a hole on both sides of the upper bags, you can easily grow full-size tomatoes like this. Great video as always, Jess!

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

Jess, you know the original is my favorite video of ours for sure!I was abled to give away 144 lettuce plants to my congrgation, my local food pantry-whom have their own garden to supply their patrons, and to several folks at our church bazaar erarly this spring. English doesn't hold word to encompadd how grateful I am . You taught n mr how little olddisable me , one person trulyCAN make a difference. Once again, Thank you!-Hope♥🦋♥

[@hollyweaver7292]

"not my real bed...that would be weird. " Jess, you're a riot!

[@anitahouse3600]

I grew tomatoes and bell peppers in bags this summer, based on the other video. Worked great. :-) Thanks for the reminder to do salad greens now. Bless you!!!!!!

[@PatricesProjects]

Another inspiring video. You truly are the most genuine motivational speaker I have seen. Whether you are teaching methods of gardening, the wisdom you can acquire from failure, caring for animals, dealing with family matters, including loss, or sharing how the gospel pertains to us, you are inspiring, encouraging, honest, and can instill a sense of ability in most anybody to start wherever they are at. To get up and get moving. It blows my mind that you have so much wisdom at such a young age. You are such a blessing to have in my life. May God continue to work through you and bless you in many ways.

[@wopteedee1]

The soil bag video from last year was the 1st video of yours that I saw! Was a great video, love that you did a similar one again:)

[@weldonservicegroup6962]

I think it was mine too.

[@brandialford6079]

That salad green soil bag video was the first video of yours I watched, it popped up after searching for best ways to grow fall container gardens and the rest was history! I never expected to receive such soulful healing in my grief from you in return! Just listening to your stories and the love you send through the distant unseen waves of the universe! Nor did I ever think I'd actually ever get the chance to meet you and share with you my story and how you have helped me help myself emotionally just with your natural radiance, sharing your heartbreak, loss and grief journey through out your videos! I could type all night and never feel like I can fully express it to you enough! ❤

[@margaretdale7186]

you have just rocked my world adding the root crops to this. I am about to do this for beets, radishes and lettuces. Since of course, I've been watching about 40 hours of your videos over past couple weeks and have now ordered way more additional seeds than I have the room to plant! ... Including 6 kinds of tomatos. Not a tomato fan and intended to grow none this year. I have watched too many Jess videos.

[@megsniper32]

That video was how I found your page. Been subscribed ever since 💕

[@hookerred8289]

That should be your next t-shirt!! "Change the world, one small seed at a time." ;-)

[@Freakontheway]

Hey dear Jess, thank you for sharing this one! I just got an idea, when I saw you sitting close to your greenhouse window: my atelier, on the top floor, in the middle of the city, has huge windows facing more south than west, and it's not going to be cold in there... I could easily drag in two dozen grow-bags and fill them up with veggies! Maybe even more! Brilliant! Just need to find a way to drain those without getting my neighbour below all rained out :D And when I'm lucky enough to be able to stay there for some time, we can invest in growlights, and trays and such. But for now, grow-bags would totally do. Happy me :D I bless you too, Love from The Netherlands, Diana

[@bonniegarber9915]

Great idea! Did you see the comment about using cinnamon in you planter to help keep nats down? And some put their bags standing tall instead of flat to grow more of the rooted vegetables. You could use shower curtains to lay on the floor to help keep the water from overflowing. Good luck!!

[@Freakontheway]

@@bonniegarber9915 Thank you very much for your tips! I didn't see the comment about using cinnamon, I'll try that too ;)

[@ard52192]

You are so inspirational! We just bought a house I hoped would be our forever home and it’s not. I was so depressed but watching your videos has helped me. We decided to make the most of our situation and turn the flower beds to vegetable beds next year and do lettuce and herbs indoor this winter. Just having plants in my space makes me so happier. Thank you!

[@judithjohnson2111]

Thanks for the reminder. I've been frustrated with my torn rotator cuff & unable to dig in the garden. The pain has stopped me. But this is doable & I can enjoy tender greens that I love so much. Always grateful for the lessons Jess. Bless you🙏

[@jemmiestone3496]

Wow! You have given me hope. I live in an apartment and thought that I couldn't grow anything, even though I desire to. I really miss the days of growing up in Arkansas and having a garden. Thank you so much Jess. God Bless Y'all.

[@cazmarsh6395]

I love “ wisdom is a great crop to harvest “ that’s so so true 🥰

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

10:17 Book knowledge is never the same as real life. One can have a Phd in botany and still have to learn when starting a garden in a new place. The new "Daylight" LED lights have a high enough light quality to use as a grow light. They are not overly expensive, widely available, and use very little electricity. This will be my third winter of indoor growing so I am still learning and trying.

[@BackyardEden]

That is what I use. Daylight 5000k or 6500k LED shoplights. They work great!

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

As long as one tries, one cannot fail, only achieve lessons learned. However if one lacks trying, one has already sure fire failed. Guaranteed failure is doing nothing, as nothing can be gained. God bless!!

[@BiancaH1120]

For anyone who does forget to put holes in, if the bag is on the grass/dirt or or you can get the bag to the grass/dirt, a long screwdriver can go through the top ☺️ don’t ask how I know 😅😅

[@serenityhillhomestead5392]

What an encouraging and inspiring video. The only sure path to failure is to do nothing. Love your encouragement to get out there and grow SOMETHING. Harvesting wisdom should be a lifelong pursuit.

[@angelazayas345]

I truly enjoy your videos. Haven't been around but I'm catching up on previous videos. Love the original video and this one, you are the reason I started gardening last year (first time in my life) and absolutely love it. Looking forward to more of it. God bless

[@stephaniestatnick]

A garden failure=harvest a lesson. Wisdom is a great crop. Love this!

[@hestiasgardenhomestead7562]

Junk alongside the road, old toddler bed, dryer drums ect. voila raised beds.

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

smart! Dumpsterdiving ftw!

[@timothynadeau6837]

Inspired and brave! Thankful for u! Praying u continue to be bold!, Empowering! Encouraging!! Courageous!!, Loving!, Moving! ... Ok so I can go on and on! It is a beautiful day in southern California, I thought it was about time I commented on your heart gift to us viewers! Hugs! Renee In the garden I am right there with u! What a beautiful Walk when u can share it with someone special! What a treasure! Blessed! Blessings!

[@elizabethcox6568]

We watch videos that we haven’t watched yet while waiting for new videos to come out to watch because Jess is the stewardess to all of our gardening hearts. 🌱❤️

[@KandicePolut]

We grew our first garden this year. We live in Michigan and it was WET this spring. Also, my husband and I married at our house in June. So we started our garden from transplants in July. We learned SO MUCH! Next years garden will def be set up completely different, Lol! Also, we got so much food from our garden! I started canning for the first time....and I have squash and peppers coming out of my ears! We have our own pumpkins, even watermelon! Another thing gardening has done for me is began a love for houseplants. I had 2 before we started and now I think I have close to 20. I have learned that I genuinely love watching things grow, and caring for them through it.

[@MrsKuhn.2]

INSPIRED! i’m turning my back porch in a green house. and buying bags os of dirt . Game changer

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

I harvested 3.5lbs of gem lettuce from one storage container box this year after being inspired by your initial video, Jess. There were 11 plants in that box and I just kept picking leaves from each right through the year. Couldn’t believe how productive it was. Thanks so much 😊🌱

[@apl1515]

You’ve inspired me soooo much! I only just started growing things this past late spring/summer and to be honest my family thought I’d lost my mind LOL! I have a small slab of concrete as a patio and almost no direct sun! I just kept telling my fam hey you never know u til you try, so I set off on growing things that might grow in shade. I have been so bummed that so many things I tried didn’t grow well in the bright shade I have: all these failed to thrive or produce veg kale, radishes, sugar daddy peas, carrots, Serrano pepper, lettuce barely grew, calendula. Out of everything the only somewhat successes were cherry tomatoes and turnips (that’s it :( although I’ve been waiting to harvest over a month past what it should’ve taken. All this to pick your brain on what you think I could try that would grow in containers and bright shade mild weather year round??? Apartment living and can’t set up a grow lighted area indoors. Love your heart and you do inspire me so much and I am forever grateful 💗💗💗💗

[@annaliciagreen8640]

One of those videos that's talking straight to me! This will be my weekend project 😊

[@aprilwestervelt3516]

The original grow bag video was how I found your channel and I am eternally grateful for what I found out of that KZbin search! Thanks Jess!

[@TheBzybees]

Soil could be put into bus tubs - like are used in restaurants when cleaning tables- sams club sells them for $12 for two. Very sturdy & about the size of the soil bags.

[@gaillam9574]

But then you need soil to fill them $

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you for all your wonderful informative, inspiring , and entertaining content! Prayers for 500,000 subscribers by this time 2020!

[@frasersgirl4383]

I’ve been gardening for fifty years and you inspire me every video......thanks ever so much!

[@wifemommeboblife3657]

Thrift stores always have storage containers for dirt cheap

[@Amz323F]

Yes, hello from Australia! 🇦🇺 Another great vid, thanks Jess 😊

[@lindalmiller429]

That was the first R&R video I ever watched. Been hooked ever since.

[@marymansfield6900]

Yes, experiment! If we spent our lives waiting on the moment to be perfect to try something, we'd never get anything done!

[@TheNakidGardeners]

I love the science of gardening. I love that there is more than one way to grow things and many ways to kill them lo.l. But you will only learn by doing it. When people tell me things can grow a certain way I try and test out that theory and see if it can be done. Thanks for sharing. Stay blessed.

[@kimberlylee1329]

You are so talented Jess! I love your videos! This is my first garden at 64yrs old. I will start with this method!!

[@nicoleelizabeth9497]

The video from last year was the first video I ever watched of yours and from that I was obsessed with your channel

[@sunnyhays2499]

The container garden video was the video that introduced me to your channel. Now I'm a subscriber and keep up with your videos! Your channel also introduced me to the homestead movement (and other homesteading channels) and now have a dream for my husband and I to have a self-sufficient homestead one day!

[@OfftoShambala]

May all your weeds be wildflowers! ... I’ve had a little wooden painted sunflower that says that for over fifteen years and I’m in between houses right now and was literally just thinking how I can’t wait to break that out and where I want to put it in my new hacienda... and bam, you’ve got that in your greenhouse... haven’t been on in a while... it’s my favorite saying after all these years.

[@weldonservicegroup6962]

I want to grow inside. I’m afraid of fire and when we can’t be home having someone water. I’m inspired to try bibs again! So cute!

[@jamiedeer2674]

Cool thanks for the information. I’m going to try tomatoes in a bag but have the bag standing up. Maybe it will work, maybe not lol. Last September I tried corn but the pots were to small (it was as big as bathroom garbage pail. Actually they were, brand new clean ones. They’re cheaper at the dollar store than planting pots) so they didn’t grow great. The corns (first time growing them) started growing ears when they were small but didn’t survive. My friend said she never herd of anyone doing that or even that it started ears early. This year I did them outside and they grow differently (I guess the right way lol). Their ears started later and looked very healthy. I think it has to do with the root space it had, inside and outside. But I’m determined to try tomato plants. Thank you again for the cool idea:)

[@DjChelan]

Awesome Jess! Since watching you these past months I have learned so much. I am planting some seeds today so I can enjoy watching them grow and our back little patio! I planted 2 tomato plants out front using your raw egg hint and have been keeping them pruned (probably to pruned, hubby says they look naked) but I finally see I 2 tiny tomatoes set! God Bless you and as always thank you!

[@CommonSenseCorner]

“Harvest a lesson”. Amazing gardening and life lessons! 🌱🙏🏼

[@Citystead]

Great follow up video! Not a bad idea for people limited on space for sure.

[@tammyhanson7843]

Jess you have inspired me. I’m going to give this method a whirl. I have a large covered south facing deck. I’m in Northwest Washington State. This also will give me something to do during the cold season 🦋💜

[@Wildevis]

So true, I am a bit late with my seedlings this year (South Africa thus just early summer) But one learns and make a plan, I only started gardening last year and have learned a LOT and am a little more confidant and relaxed. If things don;t work the first time, try again

[@Candylandavenue1]

You could also sit the bags upright & grow potatoes or carrots like that. Just roll down or cut off the excess bag material at the top!

[@ThoughtsFromARandom]

I love your channel! Once seeing the video from last year I started binge watching your videos! Thank you for great content!

[@shiver_mi_timbers_]

This was SO helpful! We have lot's of garden beds but these hacks will save a lot of money, thank you!

[@angelalowe5987]

I grew jimmy nardello sweet peppers in a large bag of soil from Walmart and it turned out awesome. I also did salad mix last year and it was the best salad greens I have ever had.

[@barbaramatheney1410]

Just brought in my soil bag on the back porch. It still had beautiful peppers growing and lots of blooms! It made the move just fine! Wish I could have brought the tomatoes in but they spread out during a wind storm. Loved all we grew from your most excellent idea!

[@annie-k5213]

Ha ha that's the first video I saw of yours, and it encouraged me to start growing!

[@avonleanne]

agreed totally!!! I have learned a TON with the idea of "whats the worst that could happen"? so I usually just go for it! this is something I can try over the winter, thanks jess!

[@kris8584]

Thank you, Jess, for your inspiration. I am pleased enough with what I grew last winter/spring in my indoor greenhouse to plan for serious greens growing this winter. I tried the fall garden and I am still harvesting (4 cabbage heads today!) even though we are expecting the snow to fly any week now (up in Quebec, Canada, zone 5b). I am proud to say I grew almost every single thing in my garden from seed this year. I had the dream and the drive. Your channel help me find my confidence. Thank you!

[@HappyFarmsLa]

I just love ya Jess! Your spirit and energy are contagious. You inspired me to follow my garden dreams. A year later my garden is much bigger. I love ways to do things for cheap and free. you also inspired me to share what I do on YT. Keep rockin.

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

My goal for this year, or resolution if you will, is to grow and eat from my garden all year round. Fresh not canned or frozen. My first harvest was on March 16th. We will be in the teens this week. I’m going to try this for hopeful January harvest of greens.

[@Calichickengirl]

Another great video Jess! I'm so happy you are getting this message out to people. They get so overwhelmed whither how daunting they think gardening will be, that they don't try it. I'm thankful that you are encouraging them and sharing a way to get them gardening.

[@cakebliss6535]

You look fabulous it’s like gardening mommy shabby chic. It very cool watching I grow really love your perspective u are inspiring in more ways than u know thank u Jesus for what you are doing in/through this daughter of yours.

[@stacieocker]

That video from last year is how I found your channel 🥰🌱

[@vahlla78]

Experimenting in the garden is one of my favorite things about gardening. At first I wasn't that way tho so I see why some people want to know if things will work or not first. Once you get a handle on growing, it then can become the best playground ever!

[@karensabolcik2511]

Omg Ty for this! I was trying to find the right grow bags to buy that are shallow and cheap enough to grow kale n loose leaf lettuces! This is awesome! I’m very excited to do this!

[@auntmaryspals7978]

Here is gardening hope for those of us with bad hips!

[@SmallGardenQuest]

This is my project for the winter! Funny thing I found your last video yesterday :D What a coincidence!

[@grandmastinygarden8274]

Love the video. You can easily grow inside. Just sprinkle food grade Diemamatious earth on top of soil.

[@petecounter9181]

I knew you lost some weight Jess but I didn’t realize how much till I saw the clip of you in town, wow! You look GREAT! Good for you!

[@MsSmyrna2]

I just wanted to say thank you. I completely forgot about this method. It couldn't have come at a better time. We are moving to our new place in about 3 weeks and I was so wanting to grow something.

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

That is a cool project Jess. It's great that so many people tried it out. Some people might put a bag of soil in their bed so they can be more grounded! LOL personally, I love my soil but not that much

[@vblacktravel]

That original video got me hooked on your videos. Love your enthusiasm for growing and helping people.

[@mariagomez6279]

I love your videos you really help me do my garden in my small place God bless you 🌹

[@gillianmuspic2337]

thanks. Just gave me a great idea for next year. AM trying to kill some grass and weeds in an area. Placed cardboard on there for the winter . Too cold now for these but in the spring am going to out soil bags out so I can have some foo growing. Am getting excited about that

[@amycondrey6398]

I just began following you this last week and have watched a handful of videos, but I have to thank you for being so inspirational! I'm on my second year of growing in raised beds that came with our new (first) home a year ago January and it's been so exciting for me to be able to start growing our own food! You bring such an ease and comfort to trying this new endeavor and I just really enjoy all of the wisdom you impart. Thanks!!

[@mamatriedhomestead8598]

I had to watch this video twice because the first time I was so hyper focused on the music in the background that I was tuning you out lol. It's such a relaxing melody

[@HappyFarmsLa]

Hey mamma tried!!

[@mamatriedhomestead8598]

@@HappyFarmsLa hey Dani!

[@rachelcarter2443]

Love these little projects you show us. Yiu are so encouraging

[@oxygenfarmer6197]

yes it is spring here in Australia. raised beds and self watering pots as well as this method are a great way to have multiple options for growing and/or failing. love your vlogs.

[@robertlafollette8931]

Great video Jess. You are looking great girl. God Bless.

[@psychorooks]

Really glad to see you revisit this topic. I posted a link to the old video on twitter and got a very positive response. I think I'm going to try this with spinach and cilantro this year. Oh yeah, almost forgot. Nice job rockin' the black on black overalls!

[@sharonmclaughlin2258]

I’m trying this here in Central Massachusetts this fall & winter!!

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

I live in North central WI and I'm going to do this too in house so need different containers I think. Have a safe winter. God Bless

[@karenm5681]

I love this idea! As I was watching I realized that I have a bag of soil, a tote and some seeds already, so I don't even have to go buy anything more to do this project. Thanks for the inspiration! Totally gonna do this with the kids tomorrow morning.

[@rital9177]

Very good video to share with my 'young adult' grand children....getting them interested in gardening as they are starting out in life! Also wanted to compliment you on how good you two are doing on changing you eating habits and juicing.....looking great!

[@rockymountainkitchen7834]

Thank you for doing a follow up to the soil bag growing! It is appreciated very much by I'm sure more than just us!

[@brianagulliver507]

Inspiration for a winter garden. The frost came in and destroyed my garden. This gives me some hope for something.❤ I needed this video. Thank you.

[@stormmary1]

I followed your plan after seeing your video last fall and grew a nice spinach crop through my South Carolina winter. I have plenty of space, but prefer to plant greens in containers right outside my door. This year I've amended that same soil bag with fish emulsion and planted box choy seeds, which have sprouted beautifully. Hoping for a little successful harvest in a few weeks. Thanks for all your great ideas and encouragement!

[@amoore0713]

Great idea! You can get a 5 pack of 5 gallon grow bags for 10 bucks on Amazon too! I think that's another cheap option!

[@lisahoward6411]

Where are those fantastic overalls from? I NEED those in my life. 😍