Urban Garden Planning 2024 | What I Do In January To Get Ready For Planting Day | It's Not Too Early

[@judimcrae9231]

Content does not have to be helpful all the time. Sometimes it just needs to be entertaining. Winter is a grey, dull time and sometimes just the event of seeing your cheerful smile goess far to make it a brighter day.

[@MrsDavis-eq2kh]

Glad to see you back. Love watching your videos. I really want to start a channel

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

I grow more cherry tomatoes every year because my granddaughter eats all of them. I remember last year I had a small bowl of cherry tomatoes for her when she came into the house. She scarfed them down and then went to the fridge and found another bowl I had of them and ate all of them. 🤣🤣 When she stops eating them, I’ll reduce the amount I grow but for now I’m growing even more. I want enough for someone else to have a few. 😂😂😂

[@Jessicagrowwithme]

Yesssss try them again. They will not defeat us lol!!!😂😂

[@BrokeFarmer]

The thought process is super helpful and entertaining

[@julieliner1498]

Hands down best greenbean is half-runners. You won't find them in packets - only can get them by the ounce at like Ace Hardware or a local rollermill. For 3...now 4 generations is all we've planted and canned. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll mail you some when I get them in late April. We always direct sow them at the same time we set out the seedlings/starts...zone 7 first week of May. Trying a new pepper this year...sugar rush peach pepper! Also lemon basil. And a pink dandelion (medicinal herb). Like you I'm laying off the small tomatoes and going for Amish paste and a slicer.

[@Sheilazcrochetz]

Great video & helpful. Just winter sowed a variety of perennials as I want to get a head start on seedlings... wish me luck. Looking forward to planting poblano peppers after you did a garden tour, show casing them.... Thanks.

[@camishasmith2974]

This was extremely helpful. As soon as you took out your planner, I ran to get mine. I literally planned my seed starts with you. So from a newbie on the scene, Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@ericaglover2723]

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[@SteffaniesJourney]

I like the Dragon Tongue green beans, they're my absolute favorite. I grow the bush variety. I do the same thing as you, i draw out my stuff to plan. I plan to make some changes this year, im adding more grow bags and another Greenstalk so I have more stuff. Since I have a hill, its hard for me to grow stuff. Thanks for sharing Asia!!

[@sharonbyrd6302]

Spring will be my 2nd year to garden. This video has inspired me to organize and make note of success and failures. Tfs

[@trinasworld9377]

Again Asia thank you so much I planted them right away.

[@lennylink8772]

I saw your interview on another channel, loved it so I am here.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

🤗🤗 hi 👋🏾 welcome to the channel! Thanks for coming by!

[@angelacalloway8961]

I could listen to you forever. Your just so laid back and the feel of your video's are like having you right in my home thx!

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Awwww thank you!!

[@toniasilvas5422]

I got a few hot peppers from the dollar tree. I’m not a hot pepper eater, but I told my mom I would make some hot sauce for her. Then my aunt found out I was making the sauce too. So, I’m excited for them.

[@cecedavis9840]

This video was helpful. Even the simple part of sitting there and watching you set up your calendar really helped. This will be my 1st time starting a garden, and it all gets overwhelming. Thank you do posting this content. I am going to grab my planner and start this process

[@OCDishChick]

Hey Asia! Writing things down is so super helpful. I always think I will remember everything I’m doing…nope. 😂 Thanks for sharing your process! 🤗

[@jolenef.9548]

Love watching this! Hope to see “part 2” with your garden plan. I learn so much from you, and you are entertaining 😊

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! Thank you! I’m planning to record part 2 tomorrow. Should be posted tomorrow too.

[@simangelemariemkhize5831]

This was full of ideas that I can use as a new gardener & I like the tone of doing what works for you. Thanks a lot & looking fwd to your new video.

[@ReasonsWhy5]

I'm like you, I wanna be outside too. Right now it's cold & rainy! But my plants are doing just fine.🥬🍀🧄

[@ARoseGrowsInHarlem]

Giiiiirrrrrl. I have a problem wanting to buy all the seeds. Hahahahhaa i have to organize them and SOW them. Great idea about counting weeks back from the date chosen to plant. Wonderful video!

[@mygrannysgarden]

Great video. I have to get busy. I only plant in fall, winter and spring. Not so much the summer. My spring garden overflows into the summer. Thank you for sharing.

[@markbyrd5492]

My wife and I really enjoy your content. We are urban gardeners learning everyday. Keep up the great work. What you do matters!

[@blaqfish]

Another easy to understand video with lessons I can use and I'm really going to use the Plant Out date. Climate change has rearranged a lot of things in my world 🌍 😊

[@houseofflava7614]

First time seeing you and loving what you're doing and YES I want to see pt 2. Can't wait!

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! Welcome! I’m planning to record part 2 tomorrow.

[@conservativetothecor]

I experimented last year and bought a package of long red and yellow and purple rustic peppers and took just the red seeds and threw them in a grow bag. I had way too many sweet peppers. The whole back of the yard was filled with them.....and they grew huge. Im gonna do it again because I learned some things from that first trial.

[@Yahuahsword]

Couple of questions if you don't mind? What kind of soil do you use and did you use fertilizer? I've only tried growing sweet peppers twice, and both were a fail, so I need some tips if you wouldn't mind. Thanks!

[@carolfryer9494]

@@Yahuahsword Im sorry I took so long to answer. My son bought me a cell phone and I barely get on the computer now. I used generally pro mix from Walmart and I throw a couple handsful of fertilizer. I like to keep blood meal and bone meal on hand . I get them mixed up so look them up to see which is for leaves and which is for fruit. I threw it in a grow bag and scattered a bunch of pepper seeds in it. The pepper I got from Walmart in a bag called Rustica. The peppers are in different colors...red , orange, yellow and in the spring the have purple too. You can do it with any long , sweet pepper in the store. I do the same with tomatoes too or anything I think I would like to try. I hope you enjoy. I heard we are supposed to get severe heat and drought again here where I am. I learning to love shade cloth...lol

[@New_Beginnings24]

I love how informative and detailed you are! I’m a new subscriber and new gardener. The way you explain things..anyone can follow, both new and seasoned gardeners! You have such a pleasant aura and I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing! Happy gardening!

[@praisepillai8145]

Very true. She is lil different from other KZbinr gardeners.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! Welcome to the channel. Awww thank you! 🤗

[@New_Beginnings24]

@@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead You’re very welcome! 😊

[@FrankBrown-nt5cu]

Planner is good from Jan _dec .,also use the farmers almanac❤😊

[@cjcraigtx]

I love watching your videos! I watch them when I’m working out or doing dishes (getting a break from the kids). Your videos give me the boost of energy this momma needs after a long day of work to keep the momentum of my urban homestead going. Thanks for all that you do!

[@sharonmaresh]

I've planted the Amish Paste Tomatoes for the past couple of years and I love them!

[@inesspanni]

And folks like me follow for the great information!!! Thanks Asia!!!!

[@tristinchristenson6349]

We all know the seed situation is a totally different hobby than growing. If you're new to the game give it a season you'll be there too.

[@queensgarden55]

Hello like you I have started to plan in January. Brought lots seeds on sale that I wanted from MI Gardner. Seeds were 1.00. He has nice seeds and good variety. Started peppers because they take so long and I used the paper towel methods which I like that way I see the seed germinated no waste of soil. At present have snow and its really cold here but it suppose warm up. Started some winter sowing of flowers. As for peppers have J. Nardello, Banana, King of North, Lemon Drop, Sweet Chocolate, and Golden Cal Wonder . Hot or Mild -Lesya, Pimento Pepper and some others. Trying old and new. Tomatoes C. Purple, Martino Roma, G Jubilee, Orange Peach, Pink Jazz, Ground Cherry ( yellow/purple so many tom and pretty), Brandywine and more Roma like them. Cucumbers Beta Alpha, Pickling, China Jade, Suyo Long, Spacemaster 80 , Tendergreen and Early Fortune. Melons Have lots new one Lemon Drop, Honey Rock, Cal Sweet, Orange Flesh and some others. Melons, some Cucumbers and Beans growing on Ladder Mesh. Then use some other Trellis I have. Used s drip irrigations and loved it just hate putting it out but makes a difference for me. Have 5 raised beds pretty large along with lots pots ( fabric pots large, XL and some medium. Then have make time for all fruit trees, grape vines and berry vines. Planning some pruning and spraying once snow melts. Oh Blueberries. Love them all. Have some plans more winter squash, corn, beans ( try painted pony heard good things). I make plans on computer to look back and use large calendar which works great. Also use composition and note book draw plans. Take care Happy Planning. PS Lots lots of flowers😄

[@nikiguelda720]

I am so glad I found you! I feel like I struggle with knowing when to start seeds.

[@YolandaTheGardener]

I appreciate you sharing your garden planning process.

[@xiomararichardson1320]

I did not like Kentucky wonder for fresh eating either but I do like it as a dried bean. I leave the pods to dry on the vine. They make a nice mild buttery bean in soups My kids ask for the bean soup w smoked ham every year!

[@Yahuahsword]

Great idea on drying them!

[@Jessicagrowwithme]

I just love watching you! You keep me on my toes lol. I have already planted so much and I need more room lol.

[@Jessicagrowwithme]

I did my watermelon in a container super baby. And it did great!! They are heavy feeders

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Ok thanks for the comment. Maybe I’ll try them in containers this year.

[@LuthienNightwolf]

It’s been freezing here too and I’m so over it. 😅 I work from home and don’t drive so right now I’m in this house 24-7. I can’t take walks cuz it’s too cold! Already dreaming of that garden though. It’s gonna be my first year here so I’m not doing any seed stuff, just gonna buy starts from Lowes and see what sounds good. I know I want stuff I can just pull off the plant and eat, and things that smell good. I also want to do a pollinator garden so I’ll be looking for lots of flowers.

[@Yahuahsword]

I have done Nasturtium the last two years. Calendula and Bachelor Buttons last year. They are all so easy to grow(direct sow), and awesome for drawing pollinators.

[@LuthienNightwolf]

Nasturtiums are actually on my list of things I'd like to try out. I think their leaves are neat looking and you can eat them too. lol @@Yahuahsword

[@Yahuahsword]

​@LuthienNightwolf Yes! The leaves are different...they remind me of a tiny lilypad. You can actually make nasturtium salt out if them. The flowers look beautiful on a salad too! You're going to love growing them.😊

[@yalondacomber6394]

Asia I love your videos I benge watched t hem last weekend. Keep posting you keep me informed.

[@therichsodyssey]

Tomatoes, that 1870 homestead has a great sauce video. A million peppers!!!

[@lindabarksdale5814]

Asia that was very informative. Can't wait for part 2. Love your channel❤

[@conservativetothecor]

As soon as these lines of frozen rain go by and it warms slightly Ill start my winter sowing. Cant wait till spring. Its just too cold for me...but then it was way to hot for me in the summer...lol

[@GODPROPERTY125]

I love these sit down it felt like we was in a girl chat room and having a good ole conversation about how we are getting our gardner & everything in it ready, I didn't like the Kentucky string beans either Thank you 😘

[@BrokeFarmer]

I'm excited to grow Zulu peppers

[@kimfromkansas]

I forgot if you grow them, but my favorite bean is the Asparagus/Yard Long Asian bean! Red noodle beans are so easy to see and taste good as well. Enjoy your channel!

[@dorindafulton]

Great video as always 👍 Have a blessed day 🙏 See you in your next video 😊🤗🥰🌿🍃🍅🍅🍅

[@trinasworld9377]

Thank you so much I received the loofa seeds I hope to find some Roselle seeds

[@msdmims]

I would like to see your larger version of drawing of your garden. I am planning on starting a garden .

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

I’m planning to record that tomorrow. It should be posted tomorrow as well! It’s my last step before the big seed starting time!

[@kimberlychisley1094]

Thank you. This was so helpful in getting started. I look forward to your videos.

[@toniasilvas5422]

My Paul Robeson died early too. Won’t be doing that again. I’m hoping I have some volunteers with my tomatoes.

[@kbjalen27]

Thank you, Asia, You made me just remember about my flowers, I said I would start them early because I'm in Texas, and when they get hot, they die, and everything dies😂😂😂. Thanks. I love the video

[@Yahuahsword]

I love this content Asia. I have some planning to do myself, so I'm looking forward to some inspiration. Just so you know, two years ago, I crammed many things in my garden and I ended up with powdery mildew on all the plants that had alot of leaves on them; like the melons and cucumbers. I heard that it was because there wasn't enough air flow. Looking forward to your next video.😊

[@donnatinto298]

Very helpful......im thinking about designing a garden for the first time

[@Perennielle]

You are incredible! Thanks for the inspo!

[@heidiDonato]

i do a bush bean and a pole bean i do green, purple, yellow one's direct sow.

[@ericataylor1708]

Good morning, fam ❤

[@txLALA]

Showing planning is definitely helpful. Otherwise it’s really easy for Spring to sneak up on us. I’m trying to plan better this year because I’m always playing catchup. Will be dropping the first round of tomatoes and peppers this week. 🌱💚

[@lindasbackyardgarden728]

I have to start a lot of my plants because of squirrels. I plant slenderette they are great

[@ambers8054]

I am so ready to be back out in the garden. We're covered in snow for a few months still here. My favorite variety of beans we've grown so far are the blue lake.

[@emekasearthgems3376]

I want to grow all of the things too lol! I am growing sriracha, violet sparkle, jalapeno, lesya, california wonder, and a bunch of other peppers lol! Thanks for sharing!

[@blaqfish]

I like your suggestion for Plant Out date. Im not trying to have seedlings in my apartment for months because my place is small. Thank you 💜 thank you!!!

[@TheSeleneV]

You might try rampicante zucchini, I get my seeds from Baker Creek and you can cut it when green and eat as summer squash, or let it mature on the vine and pick as a winter squash. It does really well when other squash doesn’t and tastes amazing. It’s a vining squash. Also, squash bugs doesn’t bother it.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Ok thank you for the suggestion. I’m going to look that up!

[@myurbangarden7695]

Amen🌱

[@octivamarten8152]

Me to sis with the flowers

[@heidiDonato]

i am doing stuffing peppers and some red yellow orange and green ones plus banana peppers.

[@rebeccacory6569]

To save space, your strawberries can be planted with your asparagus. ❤

[@karenr7931]

Yes! I just learned that.

[@mrsmadinah]

Hi. I'm new to gardening and seeking ideas. Can you please explain how and why?

[@rebeccacory6569]

Asparagus & strawberries are friends. They work well in the same space.

[@PeppaRookie]

Puerto Rican Black beans, Silver Slicer Cucumbers, black beauty Egg plant, Peron Tomatoes and a bunch of cherry tomatoes. I tried squash last year and never again! Those squash bugs are horrible 🤨. Oh and I'll fill my greenstalk with all herbs.

[@isJudgingYou]

I just watched your garden tour on another channel and subscribed immediately! I am on my 3rd year (not consecutive) at my current house so I’m still learning my land. I also have 9 chickens and am learning to preserve food. This January video is exactly what I was looking for! Your garden is SOOO beautiful. I feel so inspired after seeing it. I love your organization and how you like to keep it simple. I will follow your Instagram too! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. 🙏 ❤

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! Welcome to the channel! I appreciate you subscribing! O ok, nice! We are all constantly learning. Cool, love having chickens. O good! Happy to know it was helpful! Awwww thank you! I appreciate that!

[@cole3495]

I would love to see a part 2. Thanks for your video's I learn so much.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Ok, I plan to record it tomorrow and have it posted too! Thanks for the comment!

[@jewellhamner6039]

I can’t wait to start planting out I love it

[@MrsDavis-eq2kh]

I haven’t successfully plant squash or zucchini. I’m trying again in grow bags this time. My friend dad grow his in grow bags last season and they did amazing.

[@313hobbyme]

@1:46 I don't blame you Asia, I tried companion planting last Spring/Summer and I wasn't really happy with the outcome. I am going back to what worked for me. Thanks for sharing, I have a couple of old binders and will try out the planning.

[@emekasearthgems3376]

I like red swan bush beans!

[@aliciahouston4234]

You're are very inspiring. This will be my first year growing in Disputanta, VA. Previously I grew in Farmville,Va. I grew up further down 10 in Claremont. In the past, I have done the same thing, ignoring the last frost date and aim to plant out 5/2 weekend. Words do not exist to explain how supportive and inspiring I find you and your videos. Thank you!!!

[@Motivated2homesteadVA]

I am growing in Disputanta also 😊 good luck & happy gardening!!

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Awww thank you! I am like 20 minutes away from you. It always surprises me when I find out a subscriber or watcher is near me. I’ve been to FarmVille a few times. O ok. I’ve definitely found that it keeps me from having to worry too much about a random frost. Thank you! That makes me very happy to hear!

[@di_7413]

Hey Ms Asia love your seed organizer. I hv one also. Newby gardener just absorbing ideas from soil fam. I'm fighting w/growing spinach, I hv to master this 😉 ordered some 7 gal bags I heard u mention also. The naive me started out w/some 3 gal bags and 5 gal buckets (buckets were fine though. 💐🌱

[@TheCrazeenana]

I really love peppers as well growing a few different hot ones 😂ghost, Pablano ,Thai , Serrano and the long variety, jalapeño habanero also ca wonder bell 😁 love your videos watch out for them now.

[@Daytonblight]

I like your ways, it’s harder to have seedlings inside and I do like growing things where they grow and don’t do so much companion

[@wandagreen4330]

Thank you for the teachings, Asia! Even when you are using humor, you are teaching; because a novice like me is catching tips about starting a garden from everywhere (/many gardeners on YT…)! Today, you taught me the reason my husband decided to put my trays with my seedlings into the garage and not in my house! Ha! I am learning about where and when to purchase seeds, etc. My hubby has done gardening before, I have not. I am learning little by little. We will start 2024 29th March together. Thank you, Asia. I really appreciate the content you share on YT and IG. Sincerely, Wanda

[@urbangardeningchronicles]

thanks for sharing, I am going to get my plan together

[@gwencalloway4808]

Hello Asia,I'm growing the green bell peppers and red peppers. I started my peppers inside on January 15,I want to try different types of tomatoes this year also.Tfs awesome video 😊

[@myrahclemens3414]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@Jessicagrowwithme]

Last year it was so hot my tomatoes didn't do great either.

[@ladysunshine5450]

🙋🏾‍♀️Great class ♥️ L💖VE it G👀D Job👍🏽

[@gingernotturno5365]

Just wondering if you ever made tomato powder with your dehydrated tomatoes? The thing is you have to make them go longer than usual ...they cant be bendy they have to be completely dry....I love it because if I only need a table spoon of tomato paste I can make just that amount.. and not have to waste the rest of the can of tomato past because I only need a little bit....I sprinkle it in soups and stews , you can make tomato juice from it, all kinds of stuff. I just found a few KZbin on how to make it and so glad I did...If you make it what do you use it in ?

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

I haven’t but I plan to this year! Thank you for all the information. I’m sure I’ll be coming back to this comment this summer!

[@JRCHomesteadTexas]

We're putting in a new garden area. I can't wait to start planting. My past seed starting efforts haven't been very successful. Thanks Asia for the info

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

O ok congrats! I’m sending good vibes on this try for you! 🫶🏾

[@atribecalledbey]

This is my 2nd year backyard, small space gardener. I’m looking forward to starting my medicinal herb garden. I’m looking forward to your medicinal herb planning and selection because my space is limited. Love your channel and can’t wait to see your garden layout this year.

[@ericataylor1708]

Awesome video 😊

[@michelleyanche1706]

Love this video! Talking through your experience with and reasons for choosing (or not) specific varieties is super helpful. Re beans, this year I am trying dragon tongue bush beans because another gardener said it has a much longer harvesting window than other beans, which would be great for me because (like you) I have a full time job and can’t always pick fast enough. Happy to send you some of these if you want. I ordered a pack from Baker Creek which should be arriving this week. LMK

[@michelleyanche1706]

PS would love to see your garden diagram once you figure out where everything is going and hear why you made the decisions you did about placement.

[@marylegrand9202]

I plant Blue Lake pole beans that are stringless and have a good flavor. I am in zone 5 and I don’t know how they will take really hot summers.

[@BrokeFarmer]

Try the Barry's Crazy cherry tomatoes

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Ok I’m gonna look those up! Thanks Broke!

[@jesswelsh9838]

Good morning Asia! I do a planner too, it makes things less chaotic lol. Happy growing 💚

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Lol I totally agree!! Happy growing to you as well!

[@tanyapope9038]

I can’t find seed for the habenato peppers! I’m stressed cuz you have me wanting them.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

I think I got them from Baker Creek. www.rareseeds.com/pepper-sweet-habanada?campaign_name=%7Bcampaignname%7D&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz8GuBhCxARIsAOpzk8yG7uwS05vA9lTxREmrKI3KiZnOXjyZauyve-VtjNxOfQRy6620ZNsaAgGJEALw_wcB

[@tanyapope9038]

Thank you!!!

[@freesianlover]

Where did you get your seed holder/organizer? Love your videos thanks

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

I got it from Michael’s. It’s a photo holder!

[@karenwhite7056]

Love watching your videos. Since you have a small space, have you ever considered growing vertically? I garden off my deck in a Greenstalk vertical planter. I’m a newbie at it, but I’ve been having good success. Also, I’ve found it addicting! I started with 2 GSs (Greenstalks). Now, I have 6.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Thank you! I don’t have a vertical planter, yet lol. But I do grow on cattle panel trellises. Happy to hear you have had success with them. I have my eye on one or two lol.

[@SuperLynix]

I do similar when planning my garden, and especially this year now that I know my garden better. Will definitely enjoy seeing your big scale gardening plans. Odd question, but have you ever grown celery root? I am unsure when I should start my seeds proper.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

O ok cool! It’s definitely helps when you start to learn your garden. I’m happy that’s happening for you. I haven’t grown that yet but I’ll look it up. I like growing new things.

[@opraha1113]

I vote for part 2! I’m going to try using more bags this year. Last year some of my 25 gallon bags that I had in a kiddie pool got a lot of white stuff on the bottom and everything died. Not sure if it was mold or calcium buildup from the water. All the videos I watched said the bags dry out quickly so I was watering them everyday but I guess since they were bigger they held on to more water and I ended up overwatering. I’m going to get smaller bags like yours and see if that works better. What type of soil do you use in your grow bags?

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

I plan to record part 2 tomorrow. O ok. Sorry to hear that. I don’t have enough space to have a kiddie pool in garden area but I have heard and had people say that. I used Kelloggs container soil and Black Kow to fill my bags. I also throw granulated fertilizer in them at the start of the season as well.

[@opraha1113]

Okay great. That’s exactly what I bought this year to fill my bags. Wish me luck!

[@LuEllen956]

Hi Asia Thanks for this info. It really helps. Where did you get your seed containers. They look to be great organizers.

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Hi 👋🏾! You’re welcome! I got it from Michael’s. It’s a photo holder.

[@grogers3287]

Good morning, hope all is well. 32 degrees cold. Can you please send a link for the organizer. Thank you

[@YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

www.target.com/p/sugar-paper-essentials-2024-planner-11-34-x9-5-34-weekly-monthly-frosted-pink/-/A-88041679#lnk=sametab

[@tabithajones108]

Hi ! Where do you get youe bags ???

[@laydbak46]

Hello Asia

[@heidiDonato]

i do small cucumbers i dont like the large ones