Vegetable Garden Tour Early-May 2021: Zone 6a, Ohio

[@charliehoos9773]

Thank you 😊 This was the first time I have seen all your garden space at one time. I love it! Please do a garden tour every week. You’re inspiring me to grow more. I planted kohlrabi for the first time because of you 👍🏻

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, this is so wonderful to hear (especially the part about you planting kohlrabi)! Not sure if I can swing one every week- but I'll definitely post updates all summer! Take care & have a wonderful weekend!

[@ulziiulzii4182]

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[@timmoore6055]

Gooseberries bring back a memory from the 1950's. My mother made a pie of them, and after dessert, my younger sister said (always polite!) "I liked the pie. But I didn't like the cherries you put in it,"

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Haha- that's great!

[@carolann1906]

Freezing temps in Michigan Saturday Early morning. Dragged all my containers to garage, covered the rest. I look forward to my containers finally getting a good warm weather consistently ☺️

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Mary- it has certainly been some unusual weather. We had a light frost this morning and looks like we'll probably get 3 more frosts this week! My 'last frost date' is supposed to be May 4th... and this is why I never plant out warm season crops till at least the 15th 😆. I hope for your sake the weather levels out soon- I know that dragging containers in and out every night & covering everything is NOT fun. Take care & enjoy your weekend!

[@johnjude2685]

Now mid January so many shades of green. Thanks

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

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[@GraftingTactick]

Your channel just got suggested, so I watch, omg your garden looks awesomely A..M..A..Z..I..N..G🥰🥰 new subbed

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words & the support. Take care & enjoy your day!

[@PopeyeModesto]

Your strawberries are unbelievable!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

They really seem to like it here for whatever reason-- I'm happy they do!

[@jacelandadventures1523]

Your garden looks amazing Jenna, great work 👌🏽

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much!

[@johnjude2685]

Lady you have a long row to work. Great job and thanks for teaching and showing

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Yes, but I love the work... and it's a good thing because I tend to keep expanding! Take care!

[@carolynmaterne7795]

You're an inspiration, Jenna. Watching your beautiful video was the highlight of my day.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, Carolyn! How kind!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Wow Jenna, I have enjoyed joining you looking around your growing spaces and I am impressed, take care my friend and enjoy gardening. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, Terry! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@GrowfullywithJenna very wet here today, but we do need it. You too my friend.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Amazing information Mrs. Jenna. Hate to see the bunnies are munching on your garden. Garden is looking awesome my friend. Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Well, the hubby is going rabbit hunting so hopefully he can eliminate some of the problems. At least we know they're well fed 😆. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well!

[@jenniferandrews6487]

This video just popped up in my suggestions, and I must say, I am digging your vibe and crushing on your garden 😍 Subscribed and hit that notification bell! Can’t wait to follow along through this gardening season!! 👩🏻‍🌾

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much for your kind words & support, Jennifer! Take care & I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

[@JulesGardening]

Had fun listening while working my pepper bed. I enjoyed how you authentically explained critter problems. Early on you mentioned strawberry runners. A friend asked me about those yesterday. I plainly admitted I had no idea. I will send her your way. I did see some of the video while listening and must say. Wow Jenna! Looks great out there! 👍

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks, Jules- I'm glad you enjoyed it! Definitely send your friend my way... I love talking strawberries 😀. Have a great weekend!

[@sou2375]

So happy I found you! We are neighboring states(Indiana), and this year struggling with the bi polar weather. Your garden is beautiful

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi neighbor! I'm happy you found me too! Haha- yes this weather is definitely bipolar... but fingers crossed that we're now past the frosty nights. I'm ready to get those tomatoes out! Take care & best wishes for a wonderful garden this year!

[@ngocanhkaulusa]

Thanks for the garden tour. Your garden is fanstastic, lots of many types of vegetables.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You are most welcome! Thank you for the kind words and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140]

Thanks for showing us around. Your gardens look great as do your plants in the green houses. The story about your struggles with the rabbits was enjoyable to listen to even though I know it was frustrating. I had a surprise last season when I discovered something had ate several of my cucumber plants. I checked our security videos and found we had a ground hog visiting the garden at night and I guess he had a taste for tender cucumber plants. It's always a challenge to deal with pests and critters. I hope you have a great Mother's Day weekend and take care.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! Sorry to hear about your cucumbers. I'm just waiting for the ground hogs to find me! They're bad at my parent's- they like to take one big bite of the tomatoes that are still on the plant and just leave them. Then you go to pick this perfectly ripe lovely looking tomato and realize the whole bottom is rotten...argh!!! It is definitely always something. I try to tell myself it's good for me-- I'm always kept on my toes and always have to learn & adapt! Just found another nest of bunnies tonight in my strawberry patch 🤣. Take care!

[@michaelmarchione3408]

What a beautiful garden! Great tour too. Rabbits in the garden? We have a barn full lol. Twelve years ago they competed in Columbus at an ARBA show. When I was a kid, we would go to Van Wert, probably spelled that wrong, to visit my cousins. That would have been late 50's to early 60's. I would marvel at what seemed like miles and miles of white wooden fences. And beautiful horses too. Congrats on your garden! Take care!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, Michael! I'd rather have bunnies in the barn than the garden, 😆. I keep considering keeping them, mainly to use their manure in the garden. I know you said it works wonders for your garden. My dad and his brothers kept rabbits for many years- but they were raising them to sell for meat. You take care as well & enjoy your weekend!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Thank you for sharing your garden with me. I just love how it’s all coming together and growing so nicely! I love to garden and I also make garden videos. I in my 3rd year gardening. I have so much to still learn. I’d love it if we could learn more from each other! Happy gardening 👨‍🌾 🌷🌼🌻🌺🌸🌹🐝

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks- this is actually from last May 😀. Best wishes for a wonderful garden this year!

[@oladiercks5916]

Just discovered you today. Can't wait to learn more as I am in central Ohio.

[@oladiercks5916]

How do you also keep grass out from your garden?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great to hear from a fellow Ohioan, Ola- welcome!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

As far as keeping the grass out- I employ several different techniques, but most of them involve natural mulches. If you're interested in all the detail, I cover it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLKe4SsrN5ll68

[@carolann1906]

Your beds are beautiful!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, Mary!

[@GogWarrior]

ilove gardening.thanks for sharing jenna.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm so glad to hear that you love gardening. Take care!

[@jannath1]

Awesome! I'm still starting my gardening journey in Cleveland area. Looking forward to learning more from your channel!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad to hear you're starting your gardening journey- that's very exciting!

[@virginiawoolf2343]

I am going to use that netting to wrap my small apple trees to prevent bugs from getting to the fruit. It's very useful!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That's a great idea, Virginia! I hadn't thought of doing that- thanks for sharing!

[@happylifetips5874]

Excellent presentations

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!

[@rodneyaker5111]

hello from delphos ohio. Thank you for your videos.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hello! Great to hear from a fellow Ohioan, Rodney!

[@1jw298]

That’s a great garden you have. Our problem we have now is the wet weather. I can’t get into the ground until it dries up a bit.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! Yes, the wet weather can definitely be a challenge. Several years ago it was mid-June before I could get in to the garden and my early spring crops were basically all flooded out. I think that was when I decided to add the raised beds! Hope it dries out soon for you!

[@andreakosmicki5242]

Just discovered your channel. Wow, you have an amazing garden! I look forward to learning from you and trying some new plants this season! Thanks for being an inspiration! I hope one day to have what you have.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Than you so much, Andrea. I appreciate the kind words and hope that someday you are able to achieve the garden of your dreams! Take care!

[@williamaber2791]

The garden is looking great- nice work.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, William!

[@sharonallen805]

WOW!!! what a wonderful garden (s)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, Sharon!

[@iguesi]

Delightful! Thank you for sharing! You are an inspiration.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@chucknorisclone]

I’m glad I found your channel I am in 6b also with clay soil!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Good to hear from a fellow Zone 6'er! Also- I got a kick out of your user-name 😆.

[@threeblindmice369]

It seems every video teaching gets better. I’m learning so much being in Zone 6. Pretty soon you’ll reach 10,000 subs. I can say I remember back when. 😆 Happy Gardening 🧑‍🌾 Jenna. Great 👍 job. Watch those rogue bunnies 🐰 hahaha 😂

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much- I truly appreciate your support & encouraging words! Oh, those bunnies... can't say I blame them, but it's sure discouraging to come out & find veggies nibbled to the ground. I'm working on putting a layer of chicken wire along the bottom of the perimeter fence which should help (I hope). Take care & have a great weekend!

[@threeblindmice369]

@@GrowfullywithJenna ...they got me too. I felt your pain. All my green leaves goodness, nibbled away. Have a terrific Mother’s Day 😁

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@threeblindmice369 oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I just found ANOTHER nest of bunnies in my strawberry patch tonight. Looks like I'm working on that fence tomorrow! Thank you you so much!

[@davidcrosby8552]

So jealous of all that space! I'm in the suburbs of SW Washington State, but you wouldn't know it from all the wildlife. I think our bunny problem is worse due to the fact that the coyotes rarely come around. I think you are on the right track if you put chicken wire around the bottom of your fence and maybe even extend it out onto the ground for about another foot to keep them from digging under. Low voltage electric fencing has worked for me in the past, even kept the big racoon from digging up my freshly planted melons for a second time.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I think sometimes the critter pressure in suburban areas is actually worse than in rural areas. It makes sense that with no coyotes your rabbit populations would soar. I thought about electric fence, but opted against it since I have young(ish) kids... didn't want to take the risk. I'm working on putting some chicken wire out today! Thanks for watching & enjoy your week!

[@KevB47]

can you do an update on that gooseberry for this year? garden looks great.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I will certainly try to!

[@lauragridley9216]

Your garden looks beautiful. I am in Michgan just outside detroit and have been working on my gardening the last two years since the pandemic and just found your channel that has provided me with some great tips and pointers for this year!! :) i was looking for a channel of someone in the same zone as me so super excited.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much, Laura! It's great to hear from a fellow Zone 6'er. Best wishes for a great garden this year, and take care!

[@lauragridley9216]

@@GrowfullywithJenna i will definetly be staying tuned in to your videos cause im still learning from trial and error. started seeds a little late this year and i put the seedling out to enjoy the a little bit of the sun yesterday and they fried :( so lost my lettuces, but i have a lettuce bowl already established so thats ok

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@lauragridley9216 trial & error is one of the very best ways to learn in the garden! I still do my fair share of it every year. Sorry to hear you lost your lettuces- but glad you have some already established. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@pgjc756]

Incredible garden! Seriously amazing. Oh and I hate those cabbage worms too lol. That is a great idea with the chicken area. Maybe you could have the rabbits help fertilize as well lol. Not sure if it helps or not but I put chicken wire around the bottom of my fencing. I haven't had any rabbits to date. The rabbits are cute though lol.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much! Haha- yes, if only I could train those bunnies to poop right where I wanted them to (and only eat the veg I plant for them), it would be perfect! I was planning on doing exactly that with the chicken wire- I'm glad to say that you've not had any rabbit visitors. Take care & hope you have a great weekend!

[@christineclapham6579]

Finally a garden channel in the same zone as me. Your garden is fantastic. I believe the month of April and May have gotten mixed up.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Haha- yes, it does seem like they have, doesn't it? Good to hear from a fellow Zone 6'er and thank you for the kind words. Take care & have a great weekend!

[@japhillips08]

Right!?

[@marksmall7790]

I live in Ohio too, this cold weather threw me off. Appears I am way behind.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Good to hear from a fellow Ohioan! You've still got plenty of time to plant a wide variety of things in the garden- no worries! There are years I'm still planting in the middle of June! You're right, the cold weather definitely made this month feel more like April than May... it makes me wonder what the rest of the summer will be like. Take care!

[@TheTrock121]

We've always had wild strawberries in our Asparagus Patch, so domestic should also do well.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Following nature's lead is a great idea!

[@richardhart4593]

Hello Jenna, Richard Hart again. I now seek out your videos because your explanations are accurate and simple to follow. However, I would like to know if you have compost piles and is your garden completely organic. I am sure if I further pursue this you probably have a video on it. I also just ordered the fabric covers. I am jealous of the size of your garden, I only wish I had that much room. Thanks again.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hello Richard! Regarding compost- I am currently a 'lazy' composter. Meaning I throw all my compostable materials on to my large compost pile or in one of the 2 bins I have and let it sit (no turning or covering or fussing with ratios of material). It takes longer this way, but turns into compost eventually. This year one of my goals is to work on more efficient composting techniques, as I need a lot more compost than I am currently creating. I don't currently have any videos on composting- but hope to share some this year. I am not 100% organic. Some of my inputs are not certified organic- for example, not all of the seed I plant is organic seed (because a lot of the seed I grow is trial seed sent from other companies/breeders, I plant whatever they send). Also, some of my inputs are not certified organic- for example, the mushroom compost I buy in bulk to supplement my homemade is not certified organic. But I do try to be as 'organic' as possible. I will not use synthetic fertilizers or chemical sprays in my garden. Any products that I use for treating pests or diseases (which I don't like to use unless I have to) are going to be OMRI approved or naturally derived. I hope that fully answers your question!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Great Channel and great content!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks so much!

[@erinstrickler1763]

I’m in Ohio and just found your channel. We just bought a house that has enough room for me to start a small garden and I’m so scared lol

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hello Erin! It's great to hear from a fellow Ohioan. Congrats on the new home! How exciting that you have room for a small garden. No need to be scared- just jump in, mess up and learn 😄. The great thing about gardening is we can always get a redo next season! Take care.

[@happylifetips5874]

Huge lk 279 superb uploaded great video

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much!

[@johnhorchler667]

When i was a kid i grew up seeing people useing a Chicken 🐔 fence as a roof and there you go because the animals wont get in and you can make it as tall as you want. 👍 ❤ & Since you have some other berry's have you heard of any Cran berry's? I found out that they are good for diabetes.

[@breehenson1316]

Loved seeing this- thanks for sharing!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You are so welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Bree!

[@maryglidden2943]

I have heard that you can use tulle used for bridal veils for netting too. Have you ever used this as I thought it may be a cheaper alternative. Great garden!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That seems like it would work really well- I've not tried it yet, but may have to! Thanks for sharing this idea, Mary. Take care & have a wonderful weekend!

[@nicolasbertin8552]

A good trick to warm up your soil is actually cover crops or let it grow weeds. It's a thing that's not very well known, but plant roots are warm coz they shelter billions of bacteria and other soil life, which warm up your soil. I've noticed last year that if I plant in beds that are full of wood chips, the plants get a late start. But if a lot weeds have grown in this bed, with the woods chips, and that I weed out the bed and plant in this, I get a much stronger start for my crops. Farmers around France who do "living soil gardening" IE with a thick layer of mulch all year round and no tilling, usually use commercial black plastic tarps, coz it warms up the soil quickly. But that's not an option in most private gardens. Just like you though, my cabbages have a huge number of pests, but mainly cabbage shield bug (eurydema ornata) and pigeons who eat the leaves. Netting is too fragile and expensive for me, so I only grow cabbages in the fall and winter, when those pests are gone. I find though that a good trick against pest, if you have room in your garden, is to plant what they eat as cover crop. For example, slugs love brassica leaves. So you just sow canola as cover crops and they'll eat that. I tried it and it works. If your rabbits like chard, maybe let a few grow to seed, and you'll have a huge number of seeds to make a bed full of them for the bunnies. I usually find that the more plants you have, and the more biodiversity you have, the less pest problems you get. Of course it's very hard to do in some areas... I would love a pond in our urban community garden for example, but it's impossible.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm a big fan of cover crops-- so many benefits. Thank you for the suggestions and have a wonderful remainder of the week!

[@sherrywhitman9820]

I love your videos.. I'm also in zone 6 in WV. I was wondering, where did you get your wire hoops? I also have rabbits and need to get the netting cover to keep them and the cabbage moths out. Also, how wide are your long garden rows? I'll keep watching.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you, Sherry. I got my wire hoops here: www.agriculturesolutions.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=+76%22+wire+hoops My garden rows are approx. 2 1/2' wide x 35ish' long

[@tan2230]

Everything is looking amazing! My silage tarp is about ready to pull off and plant my cover crop cocktail in about 2 weeks. The insect netting looks great and durable! I would love to get some if you would like to share where you got it from. Thanks for sharing your beautiful gardens! And yay to chickens in the garden!!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Let's hope I can keep it looking amazing! I got the insect netting here: www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting?page=1 Unfortunately they are selling out of sizes fast! I've been trying to find another source with more in stock, but so far no luck. Hopefully they will get more in soon. Take care & have a great weekend!

[@michelejensen7420]

Great video! This has me so excited for spring. Can you tell me where you get the metal that you use for your hoops? I would like to try using those the spring to keep the critters and bunnies out. Thanks for the great videos! I’ve been watching several of yours lately.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks, Michele! I got my hoops here: www.agriculturesolutions.com/wire-hoops-for-low-tunnels-and-frost-blankets-76-100-count Johnny's also carries the same thing. If you don't need that many, perhaps a search for 76" wire hoops or wire support hoops might turn up something in a smaller quantity.

[@michelejensen7420]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you Jenna!! Where did you get your new row cover fabric? The kind that is see-through? I have the other kind that you can’t see through but that new stuff looks great! Thanks again for all the great videos!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@michelejensen7420 You're welcome- I get that fabric here: www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting

[@georgecarlson3033]

Massive gardens I really enjoyed your video , I don't have to contend with rabbits or deer (or maybe I shouldn't have said that) my problem is ....pesky birds , white butterfly and time , what I really liked about your gardens were very few weeds and I'm guessing mulching and straw and hard work play a big part in that... anyway keep up with your videos there gr8...PS we also don't have to contend with snow , I'm in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You are correct- mulch, mulch and more mulch. I use cardboard covered with straw mulch or wood chips in my walkways and grass clippings, leaf mulch or cocoa hulls in my beds. I also utilize cover crops for weed suppression. I do have to say, I'm a bit jealous- I've never been to New Zealand (though it's very high on my wishlist). It looks like paradise from the little I've seen online or on nature shows! Take care & have a wonderful week!

[@georgecarlson3033]

Funny isn't it when you live in a place you take it for granted,cos I 'd love to go to america,my garden wouldn't be in the scale of yours and I have more fruit trees ....(well alot of fruit trees) than vegetables, but I grow tomatoes cabbage broccoli silver beet spinach potatoes and spring onions ( I know some of these are named different where you live ), and I will use a cover crop at the end of this season Thank you for your advise Well if you and your family get the chance to come to Aotearoa, me and my family would love to show you and your family around...(it would only take a couple of hours Aotearoa isn't very big oh and we don't have snakes big cats or coyote proberly most dangerous thing here is pushing inline at mc donalds lol)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@georgecarlson3033 how wonderfully kind of you (and I got a chuckle about the McDonald's comment)! Hopefully someday we'll be able to do that! And yes, you do tend to take things like that for granted. I am trying to appreciate my little corner of the world more... but there are also so many amazing places I'd love to visit. Adding more fruit trees is on my 'to-do' list. We've got quite a few at my parents, but I'd like to add more here. Take care!

[@happylifetips5874]

Beautiful channel

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for visiting!

[@sowlovegarden]

Great garden!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

🇨🇦BIG HELLO HERE JENNA!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Big hello to you as well!!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Great Tour....we are in Zone 5A, Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada! Let’s connect!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead sounds great!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Let’s do it Jenna!

[@lpah2u]

Awesomeness!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks!

[@sleepy_kat4339]

That looks amazing! I am a beginner gardener and live in Ohio as well. When did you start growing for this year? Did you start indoors and transplant?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! It's always a treat to hear from fellow Ohioans-- and I'm happy to hear you've taken up gardening! I did start a lot of items indoors- you might find this playlist helpful as it shows all of my general planting times- both direct sow & starting indoors: kzbin.info/aero/PL4zzslvkscX1qEVADEL6_OL5ynFVtcMPR Happy gardening!

[@NowGardening]

You garden looks amazing! How long have you been working on it? I've just started converting part of my property this year and can't wait until I get it full and inviting like yours!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much! The whole thing got a major overhaul in late summer/fall of 2019 (if you want to see the 'before', check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqpZnuIipplbas ). I had a small garden in this same spot since about 2014, but because I was tending a large vegetable plot at a farm away from home, my home garden never really got any attention. Best of luck with your garden project!

[@NowGardening]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Awesome! Thanks for sharing the link. It's super helpful to pick up some ideas. I was using cardboard around my raised beds for weed-control too until my local mole population got word of the yummy stuff growing under there and moved in 😂

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@NowGardening oh those darn moles! I have trouble with them too... whether I use cardboard or not!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

🇨🇦🧑‍🌾Keep us posted on how that insect fabric works out?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I am loving it! In fact, I just posted about these on my FB page in case you're interested to see the 'results' fb.watch/5ZKGUhUZXB/ With the 76" hoop I was able to keep the netting on my brassicas till harvest time. Kept out all the cabbage butterflies and critters! Had a few slugs this year, which obviously can get to the plants under the netting, but dusted them with diatomaceous earth and had no further problems. Thanks for asking!

[@paulabiscuit7767]

I'm envious... Great video.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks-- it really is a labor of love! This is my happy place 😄.

[@paulabiscuit7767]

@@GrowfullywithJenna The love you have for your happy place is obvious. I'm sure that you're grateful to have your passion for it. Too many people are sadly missing out.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@paulabiscuit7767 I am indeed! That's why I wish I could convince more folks to take up gardening and growing their own food. They are missing out! I know it's not for everyone, but I believe everybody should try it at least once.

[@paulabiscuit7767]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Its good for you physically, mentally and spiritually. Good all the way around !

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@paulabiscuit7767 couldn't agree more with this!

[@TJtheHAWK]

I'm amazed at how big your spring crops are compared to mine. I'm in zone 6a new hampshire and I planted a lot of lettuce and spinach and carrots in mid March and they are well behind yours. Did you start in the fall or something? What is your secret?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I did start some in the fall, but most of the greens that were fall sown have already been harvest and/or bolted (with the exception of that Red Velvet lettuce at 02:06). The carrots you see at about 09:46 were fall sown. Most everything else that you see was sown this spring. I do use frost covers over a lot of things early in the spring (which are subsequently swapped out for the insect netting you see in this video), and that does keep the plants a few degrees warmer, which may help them get a jump start on growing in the spring. Keeping all my soil mulched and/or cover cropped and raising my planting areas may also help to warm the soil just a smidge. The varieties I'm growing may make a difference too. I'm testing out a lot of newer hybrid varieties, which often exhibit much more vigorous growth under adverse conditions than some of the older open pollinated varieties. And, even within the same Zone, we all have our own little microclimates. I am surrounded by woods and quite protected back here where I am gardening. If you are in a more exposed area, that can make a difference too. Take care & best wishes for a wonderful garden this year-- I'm sure those crops will catch up in no time!

[@barbbirdyard]

I’m in Indiana. Zone 6. Possible frost this weekend! May 8.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Yep- we had a light frost last night and are supposed to get down to 34 tonight and 3 days next week. My 'supposed' last frost date is May 4th-- and this is exactly why I don't plant out my warm season crops like tomatoes till at least the 15th! All the veggies that I have out in the garden now will sail through frosts with no problem. Stay warm, take care & enjoy your weekend!

[@kimpeters2504]

I just found your channel. I enjoyed this garden tour. I am wanting a greenhouse like you have, do you know what kind it is?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Kim- I got my greenhouse here: www.amleo.com/nature-greenhouses/p/VP-HG500 but unfortunately it's out of stock now. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@happylifetips5874]

See you too

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

👍

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

Oh man I feel your pain on the killer bunnies (lettuce killing bunnies, that is). At our old home, I had a very small garden that I had a makeshift fence around. The same thing happened to me. The momma bunny felt safe and had babies inside. Now, Momma bunny was respectful of our crops. She was content to stay just outside of the garden area, and eat clovers. Her CHILDREN on the other hand were quite rude and disrespectful! They would eat my chard while staring right at me! I'd try to shoo them away...🐰🥬. I tried spritzing them with water in a spray bottle...🐰🥬... 😤...just rude, I tell ya! 😄

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Oh no! Darn kids always causing trouble 🤣!! I'm working on putting a layer of chicken wire around the bottom perimeter of the fence- hoping that it helps... but those rabbits can fit through astoundingly small spaces when they want to! Take care & have a great weekend!

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

@@GrowfullywithJenna that sounds like a good solution. I hope it works. Your gardens look amazing!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@takishasallbeautyzone thank you!!

[@japhillips08]

I feel your pain! They also got into mine and I had to relocate babies as well. Tried to block off holes until my husband can replace it but in the meantime they got in again and mowed ALL of my broccoli to the ground!!! What’s weird is they left the baby celery alone that was right next to it and left my brassica bed outside the garden alone. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I had them covered with netting as well because something was eating them but when they continued to get eaten I realized it was slugs and so uncovered them. So stupid of me! It just happened yesterday so I’m still kinda crying inside lol What do you use for your hoops? (Never mind, saw your link!) I have the same type of netting but I ruined it by cutting it to fit my beds and I just secure it with whatever I have (rocks and such) which means it’s often resting on top of my plants.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Oh no!! I'm so sorry to hear this! It's so very frustrating when this happens. We were having some trouble with slugs under the netting at my parent's as well, but I had good results dusting the plants and surrounding dirt/mulch with diatomaceous earth. The only trouble is you have to reapply it every time it rains. But even just doing 1 application seemed to slow the slugs down quite a bit. I'm glad you told me about cutting your fabric- I considered doing the same thing, but will avoid doing so now. I use fabric pins to secure my row covers. I used to also use rocks & boards (and still do sometimes), but find the pins are easier & more efficient to deal with and do a better job securing the fabric. I hope that you don't lose anymore plants to the bunnies. I also hope that you enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

[@marshallhosel1247]

Thank you for the video

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@timschaiper5869]

Your weather looks like our. We are in Miamisburg Ohio south of Dayton. Are you close?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Tim, I'm a bit north of you- between Dayton & Lima.

[@GARDENSTATEGARDENER]

just subscribed awesome

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you- I appreciate your support! Take care & enjoy your day!

[@annawakefield4256]

I noticed you don’t have any weeds in your planting area. What is your best tip to keep garden weed free? I mulch with straw but still manage to get weeds everywhere

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Anne- I share my weed fighting tactics in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLKe4SsrN5ll68 😁

[@marisabelhy3936]

Great episode! I’m a new subscriber and was wondering what is the brand name for the netting you used to covered your veggies? Thanks!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you, Marisabel! That netting is from AgFabric: www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting

[@marisabelhy3936]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you!!❤️

[@gloriaenciso2917]

Where did you get the garden netting? I grow in zone 10, so mostly need it for bunnies and buggies. Like that it can be seen through. Thanks.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Gloria- I got that netting here: www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting?page=1 Take care!

[@ThinSlice87]

Would love a link to the first green house in this video. It looks like exactly what I'm looking for!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

This is the greenhouse: www.amleo.com/nature-greenhouses/p/VP-HG500 I see that it doesn't have great reviews on the site, but honestly I've been really impressed with it. It is much better quality than the 2nd, lean-to style greenhouse that you see in this video.

[@ThinSlice87]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thanks so much ☺

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You’re welcome!

[@yesucansell2]

I know it's simple but show me how to make the raised beds you use. They look simple, logical, and economical.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I will try to do this!

[@akhtarali9854]

Good video , it is the season of growing apple gourd in our country ( Pakistan )

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you, Akhtar! I've not grown apple gourd, but folks here mostly grow them for decoration. I've read that they are often picked immature and eaten. How do you use them?

[@akhtarali9854]

@@GrowfullywithJenna you are right , they are picked raw and then they are baked on light fire till brownish when baked then sqweeze lemon on them and eat with bread plz come to Pakistan & I shall serve you pakistani vegetables ok thank you my sweet sister take care of yoy

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@akhtarali9854 Thank you, I would love to... hopefully some day!!

[@pamelacorsi]

Please tell me how you get your spinach to grow so well! Mine sprouts but never gets very big, even when I plant a variety that is supposed to get big.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Pamela, I have the best luck with spinach when I start it indoors and set seedlings out really early in the spring. I started a batch on January 21 and another about a month later and transplanted them out at the beginning of March & the beginning of April. The spinach that I direct sowed is not doing nearly as well. Another tactic that has worked well for me is sowing spinach in the fall (usually late September) and leaving it covered all winter with a fabric row cover. I take the cover off early March and those seedlings usually do great! I also find that they do not like heavy clay (which is what my native soil is) and try to plant them either in my raised beds or in the areas of my garden where I've amended and loosened up the soil the most. I also mulch them heavily (typically with grass clippings) to keep the soil cool & moist. One other point- spinach likes soil that is neutral/alkaline (my native soil is)- if your soil is more acidic, adding lime to bring the pH up may help, but I recommend testing your soil pH before going that route! Hope this helps. Take care & have a great weekend!

[@johnjude2685]

Thanks

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome!

[@aaronhardy3348]

That’s a lot! How do you keep up with it all?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi, Aaron- it is a lot, but I am fortunate that maintaining these gardens is part of my full time job. I I also focus on cutting down weeding time (as that is usually the hardest part for me to keep up on) by using natural mulches everywhere! Thanks for asking & take care!

[@tcarable]

Hi I live in ohio also how did you grow your asparagus what is the soil like and how did you fertilize them

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hello fellow Ohioan! My native soil is heavy clay, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. If you'd like to see exactly how I planted this asparagus bed, you may find this video helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3_HeKOXg65sjtE Take care!

[@Hey_nat]

Thank you for all your helpful videos. Do you start your brassicas from seed in the greenhouse? Or just direct sow?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You are most welcome! I typically start all my brassicas indoors, under grow lights mid-February so that they are ready to transplant mid-March. I do move them out to the greenhouse to start the hardening off process, but my greenhouse is not heated, so I don't start seeds there early in the year. You can see some of my indoor seed-starting/light setups in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDWYZeBmryNhck

[@markusbernard9639]

You have a wonderful garden 🥰🥰🥰 how do you killed the slug ?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you, Markus! With the exception of this year, I've never had much trouble with slugs. This past growing season is the first time they've ever done any real damage in my garden. I found that dusting my plants with diatomaceous earth did a good job getting rid of them.

[@markusbernard9639]

@@GrowfullywithJenna and how do you have kill this slug in video ?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@markusbernard9639 Ah- for that one particular slug, I squished it! But to deter others, I lifted up that netting and dusted all the plants with diatomaceous earth.

[@markusbernard9639]

@@GrowfullywithJenna how do you Squish it and can you make a video please ?

[@sharonallen805]

Jenna could you list the link for the row fabric netting ( the one you can see thur) and the hoops?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Certainly! The netting came from here, but they are selling out of sizes fast: www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting?page=1 And the hoops came from here: www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/row-covers-and-accessories/supports-anchors/54%22-wire-support-hoops-25-count-7211.html#q=hoops&lang=en_US&start=1

[@sharonallen805]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you I just ordered them. I have trouble with the cabbage worms. And probably slugs this year with all this rain. Happy Gardening.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@sharonallen805 I hope you like them as much as I do! And yes- I've noticed more slug damage this year for sure... it's always something!

[@violal1480]

Would you interested in making some raising animals for meat videos? We are working on re-design fences for raising animals in the future this year. We had 2 cattle last year but didn't end well... so we are hunting for other meat options then decide fence off for long terms!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Well, I can't say I'm an expert in that area. The only thing we've raised for meat is chickens and fencing for those is quite a bit easier than for large ruminates like cattle. I will be doing some videos on utilizing chickens in the garden this year, but no videos on meat animals at this time. Sorry I can't be of more help!

[@raqnietoledo5434]

I also live in ohio but my plants are not that big like yours. What did you start your seeds?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

It varies a bit by crop type, but in general between mid-February to April. You can see my full planting schedules here: kzbin.info/aero/PL4zzslvkscX1qEVADEL6_OL5ynFVtcMPR

[@bridgetbean79]

Did you use pelleted seeds for carrots? They look amazing!!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

This year I did not- though I have in the past and I love the ease of planting pelleted seed. Take care!

[@Soup4fam]

You look like Peyton sawyer from the show One Tree Hill.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Haha- I had to google who that is because I am completely not with it 😆. I'd love to have her awesome curly hair!

[@DeanoHexe]

Hey Jenna, how do you get oregano to grow large. Every time we plant it the size never changes . Do you have any tricks for oregano? Thanks again !

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

No tricks- I just know it does not like wet or heavy soil. Well-draining is best- and it will grow well even in poor/low fertility soil.

[@Hayley-sl9lm]

I was thinking about using cover crops before warm season crops but I wondered if the decomposing material might limit nitrogen during the warm months. Has that not been an issue for you?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Hayley- great question! I've not noticed any issues with cover crop residues tying up nitrogen as they break down. However, with some green manures (especially those that produce a lot of residue- think rye, sorghum sudangrass...) there may be a short period after termination when nitrogen will be unavailable to the following crop. If this is a concern, it is generally recommended to wait 2-3 weeks between terminating the cover crop and seeding your 'cash crop'. I hope this helps! Take care & enjoy your weekend!

[@Hayley-sl9lm]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks so much. Curious though, are yours overwintered or no? For me I'd only have two months if I started in early spring (and then there would even be less time if I'd terminate 2-3 weeks early). Would starting in the spring really get you enough biomass? I mean I guess that's enough time for pea shoots to grow without flowering so makes sense...

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@Hayley-sl9lm The covers you see in this video were all planted in the spring, with the exception of that patch of vetch. I will be cutting down that long strip of mix (oats, vetch & peas) to plant tomatoes in a couple weeks to plant tomatoes. Since I am utilizing this more for weed suppression than I am green manure, I am happy with the amount of growth it has put on already. I lumped the radish row in with the mixed cover crop row in the video, but I misspoke. I won't mow those down- and I won't do it in time to plant warm season crops. That row will be ready in time to plant fall crops. In general, you're better off planting your cover in the fall, allowing it to overwinter and terminating prior to planting warm season crops, if you want to achieve optimum growth and biomass. Rye, winter wheat, oats, vetch, winter peas, crimson clover will overwinter in many growing regions. I also really like to plant radishes in the fall - they typically winter kill, but by the time they've all rotted away in the late spring, the ground is nice & loose and ready to plant. I also tend to throw cover crop seed out anytime the soil will be bare for more than a couple weeks- even if I don't have time to allow it to grow to its full size. This is because, again, I'm using the cover more as weed suppression than anything else in these situations. I hope this makes sense!

[@Hayley-sl9lm]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks so much for the explanation!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@Hayley-sl9lm you're welcome!

[@rebertarhiddlehoover7844]

Do you sell your vegetables, or do you can and freeze your food?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I don’t sell them- we do preserve as much as possible!

[@two-wolvesfeeding2165]

Great info. thanks; ok, XII . LV = 12-55...signifies? Ahhh...

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Just my lucky numbers 😄

[@jenderarevalo245]

I want to make my own raised beds do i put just top soil or native soil ma'am?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You can do either- I prefer to mix some of my native soil with good amendments like compost, leaf mold and earthworm castings if possible. If you've got a good quality source for topsoil, it would work well, but I've not been impressed with any of the topsoil I've purchased in the past.

[@jenderarevalo245]

@@GrowfullywithJenna wow really i dont think top soil at the store is that good neither darling some of my soil is good and other really bad in my yard ❤😘

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

🇨🇦🇨🇦HI Jenna!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hello!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Love your Raised Beds Jenna! Those strawberry plants have already gone to flower....fruit very soon!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead yes, just starting to ripen this week!

[@carolann1906]

Where did you purchase the clear coverings?

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hi Mary- I purchased them here: www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting?page=1 but they are selling out of sizes quickly!

[@carolann1906]

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you so much, placing order today

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

@@carolann1906 you are welcome. I hope you like them as much as I do!

[@MsKatherineJo]

Link for the see thru netting? TIA

[@codyshuttleworth9640]

Your veggies are okay outside all year?!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Most of my veggies aren't outside all year. Just a few of the most cold hardy can survive the winter and even then, I usually use row covers to protect them.

[@donbirkholz6842]

You should try the day neutral strawberries. It is nice to go out in July, August. and September and pick a cup of strawberries and cut up and add sugar and Cool Whip. You probably need 25 or 50 plants (I am using Seascape) to get a handful every other day.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great point! I just added some 'Charlotte' last spring, which is a day neutral variety. I do need to add a few more day neutrals to my mix though... definitely a little heavy on the June-bearing types. I've grown Seascape in the past and like it, but when I relocated my beds I lost most of them. Thanks for the great suggestion, Don! Take care & enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@ganvdehattak579]

Hare krishna

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

💚

[@happylifetips5874]

Hug you my frd

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

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[@44mariad]

Funny, I do the same at my moms house. Just found you and love it. You can find me @dancingfarmergirl in the good old insta. Come say hello.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

How wonderful, Maria-- I'll swing over to Insta and take a look! Take care & have a wonderful weekend!

[@sensenisok]

Hot gardener,

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Not exactly what I was going for, but thanks 😆.

[@sadieandpayton5372]

So happy I found you! We are neighboring states(Indiana), and this year struggling with the bi polar weather. Your garden is beautiful

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I hear you on the bi-polar weather... geesh! Glad to hear from and Indiana neighbor!