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Gardening with Kristina
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 ต.ค. 2023
Welcome to my gardening channel.
Fertilizers explained
#whatkindoffertilizer #fertilizingmyplants #bestplantfood
Hello Garden Friends!
In this segment we will explore fertilizers, and hopefully help make some sense out of all the different fertilizing products on the market. Those three numbers on the fertilizer packaging represent Nitrogen (for green growth), Phosphorous (encourages flowers and roots, so great for fruit producing plants as well as flowers) and Potassium (strengthens stems, and aids overall vigor). Then there is micro nutrients, which are also important.
A hot topic for many gardeners, is the question of what route to go- go organic or with conventional fertilizers. Organic fertilizers nurture the soil and all the mycelium and tiny critters that live in the soil. Chemical fertilizers feed the plants directly, sometimes to the long term detriment of the soil. With chemical fertilizers you get bigger and stronger plants, but with organic/ natural fertilizers and soil culture your produce will taste better. I encourage you to learn more about the pros and cons so you can make informed decisions. Personally I like to use chemical fertilizers on annual hanging baskets etc., and for my veggie garden I use compost and a bit of fish fertilizer.
Until next time- Happy Gardening!
Hello Garden Friends!
In this segment we will explore fertilizers, and hopefully help make some sense out of all the different fertilizing products on the market. Those three numbers on the fertilizer packaging represent Nitrogen (for green growth), Phosphorous (encourages flowers and roots, so great for fruit producing plants as well as flowers) and Potassium (strengthens stems, and aids overall vigor). Then there is micro nutrients, which are also important.
A hot topic for many gardeners, is the question of what route to go- go organic or with conventional fertilizers. Organic fertilizers nurture the soil and all the mycelium and tiny critters that live in the soil. Chemical fertilizers feed the plants directly, sometimes to the long term detriment of the soil. With chemical fertilizers you get bigger and stronger plants, but with organic/ natural fertilizers and soil culture your produce will taste better. I encourage you to learn more about the pros and cons so you can make informed decisions. Personally I like to use chemical fertilizers on annual hanging baskets etc., and for my veggie garden I use compost and a bit of fish fertilizer.
Until next time- Happy Gardening!
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watering explained- part 2
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#watermyplants #whydidmyplantdie? #howmuchwatershouldigivemyplants? In this episode I dive deeper into the mysteries of watering. Watering is probably the biggest challenge for many plant parents, and the most common reason for why plants sometimes don't thrive. Have you struggled with certain plants? I'd love to hear from you! Drop me a line, and please like, follow and share this video!
Watering explained- part 1
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#wateringyourgarden #waterplants #whydomyplantsdie Most disappointing plant growing experiences stem from improper watering practices. How do you know how much water is enough, and how often should you water your garden and your house plants? In todays episode, I am explaining a few things in hopes that it will help you have better success growing lush gardens- both inside and out!
Ladybugs for pest control
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#Ladybugs #naturalinsectcontrol #aphidcontrolinthegarden Today I will talk a bit about how to use Ladybugs for controlling aphids and other garden pests in the garden, and you will also get to watch me release 250 adorable (but starving) aphid-gobbling little machines! Ladybugs have a lifecycle that involves four stages- they start out as eggs that hatch out to become a larvae, then they transf...
eco friendly low table arrangement
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In this episode I will show you how to make a simple armature from branches that will allow you to create a low arrangement with a minimal amount of botanical material. This is practical when you only have a few blooms from your garden, or you don't want to spend a lot of money on store bought flowers. With this technique, you will now be able to create large but low arrangements without the us...
How to change the blades on your pruners
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On some pruners you can replace the blades when they become so worn that just sharpening doesn't cut it anymore. Felco is one such brand, and they are of very good quality. In addition to being great quality, and the fact that you can get replacement springs and blades for them, they also come in a number of different sizes to fit various sized hands. But that's not all! This particular pruner ...
mason bees and pollination
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The lack of pollinators is a worrisome problem that can spell disaster for humanity if things where to go wrong. Bees are directly and also indirectly involved in the production of about 90% of everything we eat, so it's not difficult to imagine what would happen if there suddenly where no more bees. Honey bees are not native to North America, they where brought by European settlers with a swee...
Pet and plant safety- introducing Spook, my sidekitty
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I am often asked about what plants are unsafe for pets- and rather than talking about a bunch of random plants I urge you to google. Do you have a cat, a dog, a pet goat, a parrot, or a pot belly piggy friend? Print a list of the dangerous plants for your pet, do your research and learn what the dangerous plants are for your non-human companion, learn how they are dangerous, and what they look ...
Colours and Height Annuals
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in this video we build a large bowl type planter, using a variety of annual plants. (Annuals are the kind of plants that complete their whole life cycle in one summer and then die.) In order to get the biggest and brightest flowers from your annual baskets and planters, I suggest using a slow release fertilizer for hanging baskets and planters. It probably will be a 14-14-14 or so. (There are m...
Matching Annual Planters
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In this episode I build a pair of matching planters and explain the placement of plants based on their sizes and colors. (This method also works perfectly for cut flower arrangements.) It is helpful to keep the tags from all the plants you use, and to keep them handy I like to bundle them and then slip them into the planter between the pot and the soil- that way I know where to find them at the...
Handy Herb Planter
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While I have more herbs in the garden, I like to have a handy pot of frequently used herbs right by my patio door so I can easily and conveniently pick what I need for cooking without having to stumble around in the dark and the rain to get what I need for dinner. Lazy or smart? Maybe a bit of both?
Color coordinating the garden
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Color is a powerful tool that affects how people will feel in your garden (and in any space). Are you looking for spicy excitement and vibrancy, or do you prefer a calm and peaceful feeling garden? If you are unsure of where to start, get a color wheel from an art supply store (or order one on line), and learn more about how to create the feel and look you want by selecting the right colors. Co...
Feeding your feathered friends in winter
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Feeding your feathered friends in winter is not only very entertaining, it's also good for the garden to invite as much wildlife as you can. Here are some ideas for how you can keep them well fed and happy through the cold and dark of winter. Here's a tip- if you are tired of bird seed falling to the ground and sprouting, try filling your feeders with shelled seeds. If they fall to the ground t...
Seed Catalogues
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In winter, when working in the garden is difficult due to the fact that it's buried under snow, or it's so rainy and wet you just don't want to go outside, there is still a garden job you can do. Dream, plan and research the kinds of things you want to grow come spring and summer. Seed catalogues are a wonderful tool to get you started! I live on the west coast in Canada, and our zone here is 6...
Getting Creative with Bulbs
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Planting bulbs such as Paperwhites and Hyacinths for indoor forcing is a lot of fun, and indoor blooms in the dark of winter remind us spring is soon on its way. Here are a few creative ideas for you to try!
Sooo helpful!!! Thanks bud! ❤️
Fertilizing can seem confusing- I'm so happy you found it useful!
Well illustrated. Thank you!
Thank you tvman! It is very helpful having someone behind the camera that know what they are doing!
(super awesome demo!!!)
Thank you so much Edna!
Something that might be super helpful is adding in some photo examples of some of the things you're talking about! Like the borders on sloped beds or the soda bottle tip
That is a great idea- maybe there needs a part 3 to watering explained!
Such awesome footage of the little buggies! I've been curious about this for ages, I used to get aphids on my balcony all the time and I tried soap, I tried getting them off with a paintbrush...nothin would work. This is so rad!
They truly are so fascinating- and it's amazing how many insects they can chomp in a single day!
Beautiful!!! 😍
thank you lindac!
Gorgeous arrangement, lovely video as always
thank you so much! I hope you try this technique out for yourself!
So well explained. Thank you!
Thank you so much @tvmanbc! Give it a try, I'm sure you will have so much fun!
Beautiful containers and flower selections, They are the bees knees.
thank you! we are planning on more segments in the future, talking about how to combine colours and textures to make groupings 'sing'
Beautiful planter and great choice of plants, They are the bees knees.
Thank you o much! I find I'm drawn to vivid colours and tropical, bright plant material.
Aww they are so precious
they really are. so tiny and so mighty!
You’re like the bob ross of gardening
Awwww, thank you- that's quite the compliment!
Beijos meu amor ❤️ obrigada 💋
it is SO much easier to use sharp pruners. SO SO much better! Thank you
Bom dia minha querida amiga,nova escrita 😃, eu estou esperando vc no meu canal 😁, gostei muito de vc ❤️,
Im a pink, white & purple planter. But have started adding yellow & orange so glad to see this. Planting w no gloves- how do u keep hands & nails clean? If I do that it’s a 5 minute scrub & red hands? Would really like to know.
Hi Karin- I try to remember to apply hand lotion before I get my hands all dirty, it helps when I clean my hands after. Also, you know those abrasive shower gloves you can buy at the drug store? They are marvelous at getting the dirt out from all the little crevices and around your cuticles. Good luck!
I'm not so brave as you :D I made up some planters with lysmachia and begonias and coleus too but I tried to keep the colour palette a little muted and only used pinks! I can't help it when I see begonias I have to buy them so I have them in every colour, including vibrant orange but I put those with some blue lobelia and bacopa for contrast. Beautiful planter, look forward to seeing more.
I think the beauty with making your own planters is that you can compose them however you like them- monochromatic or very colourful- and if you don't like it, you can always rearrange and change them until you like it. I find I get a lot !of inspiration from Pinterest and Instagram- there are so many talented people out there! Good luck trying new things!
Hi from Canada ❤
Hello Pamela-Where in Canada do you live?
Hello! Where did you purchase the Mason bees?
West Coast Gardens, and an earlier batch from Arts Nursery in Port Kells
Ooh the infamous spook!!!! Hi kristina and spook! ❤
hello Shay!
Awe...Spook is looking good! ❤
She's definitely hanging in there. She's got good days and not so good days, but in all fairness, don't we all? She's pretty perky for a geriatric kitty most days.
She was surprisingly cooperative the day we filmed. You can't really tell, but I had a piece of catnip in my hand to make her stay.
So interesting! Gotta love those pollinators.🐝🐝🐝
Yes! They are so cute and also so mighty! This year, bees have been designated the title of most important animal!
They are so fascinating, and so tiny!
You really stuffed it full!! Good to see that I can shoehorn plants in without them strangling each other :D
Hello 'Edna'! Yes, as long as they are getting enough water you can really pack them in there! Especially with annuals, they will only grow so much in one season (which is their whole life span). With perennials i would give them more space to get bigger. Another important factor in creating impressive annual plantings is to make sure there is enough fertilizer for the plants to flourish. In planters and hanging baskets I suggest a combination of a slow-release hanging basket fertilizer, and by-weekly feedings with 20-20-20 mixed with water at half strength.
Very beautiful!!! 👏🏻 😍
Thank you Linda!
Beautiful 😍
Thank you so much!
Hi Kristina! Thanks for the green onion tip, I’m potting up me herbs this weekend😀
Hello Judy! Thank you for watching! It is a great way to get all the green onions you could ever want, and also reduce waste!
Do you have any advice for discouraging a squirrel from coming and eating the whole thing? :P My yard is CRAWLING with squirrels! (though I suppose they need to eat too!)
Spices I think! Birds can’t taste it, but other critters can
Thanks!! Good tip 👍
Squirrels are kind of cute but they can sure be a nuisance in the garden, feasting on your bird food and expensive tulip bulbs. You may choose to invest in a squirrel proof birdfeeder, there are a few styles on the market to choose from, or you can try hanging your bird feeder where a squirrel can't reach it, like stretching a high test fishing line between two high points, and hanging your birdfeeder somewhere in the middle. They are good little gymnasts, but they might find it difficult to balance on a fishing line. I've also heard they don't like the smell of bloodmeal, which also works as a fertilizer in your garden and can be bought at garden centers. Good luck!
Love the topiary!
Thank you- it's a fun and easy project that can be modified in many ways using different materials and to suit different decor. Thank you for watching!
SO PRETTY KRISTINA
Thank you so much Edna! Yes, amaryllis is one of my all time faves!
@@KristinaLinder-zp3kh it's me, Katharine! :P hehe nevermind the highschool username 😝
hahaha, I know! I remembered it was you. Edna suits you tho. @@EdnaxScissorhands
Gorgeous!! I also think the amaryllis is a boy
Thank you Melissa! Yes I definitely think so!
Thank you very much, can’t wait to see how mine turns out.
How did it turn out? Did you give it a go? Thank you so much for watching!
Wry detailed video. Going thoroughly through the process really helps.
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching!
Thank you Kristina! Really enjoyed the little video. Well explained! I will try it! H.F.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the detailed instructions. Most how-to TH-cam videos skips details in order to make their videos brief. ot the case here.
Thank you so much! Yes, we try not to rush through the how to- the idea is to encourage someone that maybe hasn't tried this before to give it a whirl. Thank you for watching!