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2 year review of Outsunny 4'x6' Walk-in Greenhouse
After 2 years of use it's time to review the Outsunny 4'x6' Walk-in Greenhouse. Lots of lessons learned and suggestions that work and some that didn't.
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Where did I go?
มุมมอง 1723 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode I'm going to dig into "where did I go" and why it's been so long since I've release any content. #betterterra #kansascitygardening Thanks for watching and stay tuned! Connect with us on Social Media: BetterTerra better_terra Contact via email: info@betterterra.com Thanks for watching and stay tuned!
#SHORTS Staked Zucchini
มุมมอง 113ปีที่แล้ว
#shorts #staked #betterterra #zucchini #kansascitygardening Thanks for watching and stay tuned! Connect with us on Social Media: BetterTerra better_terra Contact via email: info@betterterra.com Thanks for watching and stay tuned! #keepworkintowardsabetterterra
2 Methods To Stop Vine Borers BEFORE They Start
มุมมอง 22Kปีที่แล้ว
Squash vine borers are a common garden pest that can quickly destroy your squash plants. In this video, I'll show you two effective methods to stop them from invading your garden *BEFORE* they start. First, I'll demonstrate how to prune your squash plants to make them less attractive to the moths that lay the borers' eggs. Then, I'll show you how to inject the vines with Bacillus thuringiensis ...
How to Make Amazing Hot Sauce with Lacto-Fermentation
มุมมอง 124ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I'll show you how to make your own lacto fermented hot sauce at home. This is a great way to preserve peppers and add a unique flavor to your food. Lacto fermentation is a natural process that uses bacteria to convert sugars into lactic acid, which helps to preserve the food and give it a sour flavor. *Fermentation Gear:* OHIO STONEWARE Crock 2 Gallon*: amzn.to/3K4afyk 1.3 Gallon...
Preventing Pests With Beneficial Nematodes!
มุมมอง 12Kปีที่แล้ว
Beneficial nematodes are microscopic non-segmented worms that can be used to control a variety of pests in your garden. They are safe for humans, pets, and the environment, and they are a natural and effective way to keep your plants healthy. In this episode, we will discuss the benefits of using beneficial nematodes, and how to apply them. We will also answer some common questions about benefi...
8 Seed Starting Mistakes That Kicked My Butt
มุมมอง 105ปีที่แล้ว
I sit down and air my laundry about the 8 seed starting mistakes that have kicked my butt. I've learned from these mistakes and I'm here to share with you some tips on how to avoid them. Moving Seedlings to the Greenhouse: th-cam.com/video/MabaBIXjego/w-d-xo.html DIY Potting Mix: th-cam.com/video/qF8dlq4FL-g/w-d-xo.html Mini Greenhouse-4-Tier*: amzn.to/3IWtmbZ Walk-in Polycarbonate Greenhouse*:...
#SHORTS Guerilla Horseradish
มุมมอง 104ปีที่แล้ว
Guerilla Horseradish #shorts #horseradish #betterterra #kansascitygardening #guerilla Thanks for watching and stay tuned! Connect with us on Social Media: BetterTerra better_terra Contact via email: info@betterterra.com Thanks for watching and stay tuned! #keepworkintowardsabetterterra
Moving Seedlings to the Greenhouse
มุมมอง 2.7Kปีที่แล้ว
It’s time to move the first round of seedlings to the greenhouse from the germination station. The #peppers, #tomatillos and #eggplants are 4 weeks old and out-growing their space. I’ll detail some of the specific practices that I follow when preparing the greenhouse for new seedlings. My Seed Starting HABITS That Changed EVERYTHING - th-cam.com/video/YImSDr8hxTo/w-d-xo.html Mini Greenhouse-4-T...
My Seed Starting HABITS That Changed EVERYTHING
มุมมอง 172ปีที่แล้ว
I’m going to show you my seed starting habits that have changed my germination rates. We get asked all the time, isn’t it just easier to buy your plants at the nursery. Maybe, but it certainly isn’t cheaper. One pack of your favorite seed only costs a few bucks and can give you dozens of plants. Follow these tips and methods to change the way you think about this season's garden. #germination #...
Understanding USDA Hardiness Zones
มุมมอง 485ปีที่แล้ว
This episode is all about understanding USDA Hardiness Zones or Growing Zones. I talk about what they are and what they aren't. Break down a little history of the zones and how to use the zones as a tool to plan your own garden. *Link to USDA interactive map:* planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ #hardinesszone #betterterra #kansascitygardening Thanks for watching and stay tuned! Connect with us on Soc...
Lessons Learned 2023
มุมมอง 56ปีที่แล้ว
Today I will go over a few Lessons Learned from 2022. Acting on these lessons will improve the garden for the new growing season and hopefully become a normal routine. I’ll talk about soil amendments, pest control, and planning. #lessonslearned #betterterra #kansascitygardening Soil Amendments: th-cam.com/video/EP3HCrvim2Y/w-d-xo.html Prepare For Canning Season: th-cam.com/video/Txu72Wx09_g/w-d...
The Plants I’ll Always Grow
มุมมอง 60ปีที่แล้ว
I talk about the plants that I’ll always grow in our garden EVERY year. They are the proven and reliable crops that produce what we need for the entire year. #gardenideas #betterterra #kansascitygardening How to Plant Fall Garlic: th-cam.com/video/Q7YSSRTODwM/w-d-xo.html 10 Gallon Grow Bags*: amzn.to/3DqjXbu Seed Storage and Organization Box*: amzn.to/3Dq4l89 Mini Greenhouse-4-Tier*: amzn.to/3I...
I'm Done Growing These 6 Crops...For Now.
มุมมอง 130ปีที่แล้ว
We've started planning for the 2023 growing season and decided that I’m done growing these 6 crops. For now anyway. If our house and backyard situation were to change, we would reconsider. These are just a few examples that aren’t suited for our small garden and needs. #gardenideas #betterterra #kansascitygardening Potatoes in Containers: th-cam.com/video/V3zX45mD-1U/w-d-xo.html *POTATO HARVEST...
Harvesting and Storing Horseradish
มุมมอง 12Kปีที่แล้ว
Harvesting and Storing Horseradish
How to Plant Fall Garlic
มุมมอง 79ปีที่แล้ว
How to Plant Fall Garlic
Fermented Eggs and Egg Salad
มุมมอง 67ปีที่แล้ว
Fermented Eggs and Egg Salad
Propagating Rosemary
มุมมอง 582 ปีที่แล้ว
Propagating Rosemary
Tomatillo Chicken Soup
มุมมอง 2022 ปีที่แล้ว
Tomatillo Chicken Soup
Curing and Storing Onions For Months of Fresh Produce
มุมมอง 722 ปีที่แล้ว
Curing and Storing Onions For Months of Fresh Produce
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes
มุมมอง 822 ปีที่แล้ว
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes
Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
มุมมอง 322 ปีที่แล้ว
Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Trellising and Pruning Tomatoes
มุมมอง 502 ปีที่แล้ว
Trellising and Pruning Tomatoes
Drip Irrigation Basics
มุมมอง 662 ปีที่แล้ว
Drip Irrigation Basics
Planting with Fish Heads
มุมมอง 2762 ปีที่แล้ว
Planting with Fish Heads
Carrots in Containers - With a Secret...
มุมมอง 762 ปีที่แล้ว
Carrots in Containers - With a Secret...
DIY Potting Mix
มุมมอง 772 ปีที่แล้ว
DIY Potting Mix
Greenhouse Upgrades - Outsunny 4'x6' Greenhouse
มุมมอง 1.5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Greenhouse Upgrades - Outsunny 4'x6' Greenhouse
Outsunny 4'x6' Walk-in Greenhouse Assembly and First Impression
มุมมอง 22K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Outsunny 4'x6' Walk-in Greenhouse Assembly and First Impression
Planting Horseradish in Containers
มุมมอง 11K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Planting Horseradish in Containers

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  • @kennypridemore5466
    @kennypridemore5466 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your garden show 😊

  • @benjamincarvin8031
    @benjamincarvin8031 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keep the frame and buy some clear plastic roofing panels from home depot or Lowes and cut to fit for roof and keep your greenhouse 🤷‍♂️

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That was a thought that I considered, but with us moving cross country pretty soon this was planned to get sold locally. But due to the timing and insurance covering to replace it, it was easier to just scrap.

  • @DenaHamilton
    @DenaHamilton 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your show!!!

  • @Thegardeningmcgyver
    @Thegardeningmcgyver 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We need an update...did the root growth from bottoms of bags make new plants?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      OH yes. It has been a battle ever since. Be careful.

    • @Thegardeningmcgyver
      @Thegardeningmcgyver 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Betterterra I've started my "horseradish adventures " this yr also. But I am absolutely hating the grow bags. They dry out in my zone 8b heat fast. Have to water min 2x a day in heat above 80F

  • @MichaelJosephJr934
    @MichaelJosephJr934 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok forgive my ignorance here. Won't many of the nematodes be killed going through that sprayer? I was thinking of a watering can instead. Thoughts?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are microscopic and buffered by the water. Also there are millions of them. War by attrition.

  • @charliemcgriff7643
    @charliemcgriff7643 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your presentation on video show is great do more shows like that concerning compost

  • @brianatkinson8164
    @brianatkinson8164 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're lucky you got that just kidding out when you did. I was about to dip out of this video. Great information, glad I stayed. Looking forward to watching more of your videos now.

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you stayed and thanks for the view. I'm working on new content as we speak.

  • @Thegardeningmcgyver
    @Thegardeningmcgyver หลายเดือนก่อน

    My biggest confusion is why some say grow the root for 2 yrs or so then , in all I read says don't grow more than a year or so bc it will become woody....so what is correct?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the first year is smaller and more tender than older roots. You're always going to have more than you know what to do with.

  • @omearica-rc6fp
    @omearica-rc6fp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They also lay eggs on the stems of leaves and sometimes on the spines of the leaves themselves. You will know when there is pink crusty stuff on the leaves or stem vines the same as it appears on the actual plant vine leading to the stem.

  • @omearica-rc6fp
    @omearica-rc6fp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get a BLUNT syringe needke anywhere from 14 gauge to 18 gauge. I use both 16 and 18 gauge 1.5" blunt needles BECAUSE I POKED MYSELF ONCE. A thinner needle will also clog faster. You WILL clog some up to the point where they are useless so get extras. I typically have to poke all the way through then back the needle back out some and slowly inject to ensure some drips down the inside center of the vine and when enough of it drips out the other side I feel confident that I got enough inside the stem. Also INJECT SLOWLY because sometimes it will spray out the hole or another hole (the one the borer bored into) and squirt you in the face or the eyes. Ask me how I know, or don't. You'll figure it out. I hate needles and syringes, but if I had not purchased these and plenty of extra needles, a whole lot of my pumpkins and melon plants would not be alive and thriving as they are this year. My very first successful year growing pumpkin. I planted some early to learn more this year about them having failed in the past and I now have 3 ready to harvest, another 3 between 2 and 4 weeks to go before they are ready and several more plants that should be ready around October. I plan to can the pumpkins that are ready now and in the near future. If you buy BLUNT needles and touch the end where a regular needle would puncture your skin, the blunt won't even prick you. BUT with blunt syringe needles AND sharp needles, some will clog up. Another thing i now do to avoid wasting needles is to use one that already got clogged and is otherwise useless to poke a hole in the vine with that one before inserting the new or unclogged syringe in order to lower the chance of ruining/clogging another needle. This also helps me gauge how far in to go. The first time you do it, you will have trouble squirting the BT inside the vine (most likely) you have to figure out where the hallow part inside the stem is in order to be able to inject or lack of an airway will prevent you from being able to squirt the stuff. If you don't have the end in the hallow portion, it would be like placing your finger over the end and trying to squirt it out or trying to turn your water hose on while you cover the garden hose firmly with your palm, So, I simply go all the way through, then back up slowly until I am able to discharge and if a little runs out the other side, I know most has gotten inside where the borer will be eating. Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to try to help others save money and not buy the wrong kind and sized needles like I did. I also use both a 5ml and 10 ml syringe size. I have little hands so mostly I use the 5 ml syringe. The 10 ml syringe is obviously, about twice as long as the 5ml size and thicker.

  • @hoosierpreppingnurse
    @hoosierpreppingnurse 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I planted my horseradish in my 4x2 foot raised metal beds that have felt type liners. It pushed right through the liner.

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is tenacious for sure

  • @mauroheck1
    @mauroheck1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please edit it and shorten your videos. 2/3 of your content can be removed and be just as effective or more so.

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks TH-cam expert.

    • @hellodomo8003
      @hellodomo8003 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mauro, that’s one of my pet peeves. I always use the speed up option on videos like that, and it’s a life saver. However, gardening videos are their own animal. I prefer them being slow, detailed, and relaxed - just like gardening itself, haha.

  • @wcdeich4
    @wcdeich4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are there Nematodes that eat bigger Nematodes?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are some predatory nematodes that seek others "bad-nematode" like the one that target plant roots.

  • @Jessie_Nihilist
    @Jessie_Nihilist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate them so much 🤬

  • @melclark281
    @melclark281 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need to get me a bottle of BT because they attracted my pumpkins, one died and the other 2 are holding on for deer live

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and good luck.

  • @Jessie_Nihilist
    @Jessie_Nihilist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Little bastards 🤦🏻‍♀️ thanks for the info. Will definitely be covering my bases.

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Early defense is the best practice.

    • @Jessie_Nihilist
      @Jessie_Nihilist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betterterra just sprayed a little neem oil waiting for my BT jic

    • @FREEFILMSALEX
      @FREEFILMSALEX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BetterterraWOW that's a lot of work and maintenance for just saving a couple of zuchinnis.... I'll just grow peppers and corn next year....

  • @dawnmorelli1342
    @dawnmorelli1342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I received some horseradish plant from a friend. Do I have to wait 2 years to harvest root for fire cider? Thanks

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't think that's necessary, as you can see in this video I got a really good harvest after one year. I would imagine you might get bigger roots if you wait 2 years, but not required. Just be very careful of where you plant your horseradish, I can't stress enough on how invasive it is. I will come up year after year no matter how much you try to dig it up. If you look in this video ( th-cam.com/video/JKRVXe8rYCg/w-d-xo.html ) I show how much it has taken over a section of my garden 2 years later and it is from roots penetrating the bottom of my container that I sat in the garden. Be Mindful and you'll get horseradish for ever.

  • @Omegawerewolfx
    @Omegawerewolfx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shade cloth combined with the beeswax venting can help lower the temps inside. You really had hail :P Impressive damage. Considering the price and usage, you got your money's worth. Informative video, nice work! Good luck if you go bigger.

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tips!

  • @ImBransolo
    @ImBransolo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI a tarp or sun shade can help solve the high temp issues

  • @HopsandQuill
    @HopsandQuill 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so what your saying is buy glass green house not polycarbonate :) Good tip on caulking, and 4x4 built frame.

  • @agentbarron9768
    @agentbarron9768 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Understandable , watching youtube is fun , making youtube video.....not so much. I know ive made 66 videos , and time invested is not always reflected with results , a video that took me 3 days to make only got 1k views , but a video that took me 6 minutes to make got 72k views.... Either way cool video bro, wish you the best of luck

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment and the understanding.

  • @elsynjogu7578
    @elsynjogu7578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video ❤

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the visit

  • @ReadOurTerms
    @ReadOurTerms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone who bought a house with a garden, I would have loved it if the person who put it in had left garden instructions for the next owners!

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well that does it, I'm writing a manual. "The beginner's guide to THIS garden".

    • @knifethrowing
      @knifethrowing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      East Coast for life, baby!

  • @cory8791
    @cory8791 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yea no thanks!

  • @Soilfoodwebwarrior
    @Soilfoodwebwarrior 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need 131 to 151 for 72 hrs or 151 to 161 for 48 hrs or 161 to 171 for 24 hrs to kill weed seeds and pathogens. These temps are for the center of your compost pile. All parts of you pile need to reach these temperatures, thus you need to turn your pile in a manner that facilities this. Dr Ingham method

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for those details.

  • @Ms-wu7xw
    @Ms-wu7xw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done with all instructions and explanations on how to use nematodes. Lots of details and very easy to understand. Thank you sir!

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome!

  • @jimtinter5569
    @jimtinter5569 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work overall. Clear communication and good quality audio. I'd would have like you to show exactly how you folded and fitted the hardware cloth. Also, I'm shocked that you could work with the hardware cloth without gloves. Your hands must be tough! But, the music is horrible and totally unneccesary!

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I completly agree about the music. It was early in my process and lessons learned. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @DebRoo11
    @DebRoo11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you suggest for cucumber beetle?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I normally start with a neem oil spray about once a week. That usually does a good job to prevent the cucumber beatles and the squash bugs. If they break through these defenses, then I resort to using "Seven". Not my favorite choice, but sometimes sacrifices have to be made.

    • @DebRoo11
      @DebRoo11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betterterra thank you! It's either i find a solution or i can't bother to try to grow them anymore which would be sad. There's no sense growing a plant for 2 months just so I can die before I get any food

  • @happyman9612
    @happyman9612 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm covering my squash vines with garden soil and mulch this year as I trim. This is to cover the large holes left from pruning the old branches so the vine bore can't have much access to the vine. Wish me luck. I don't trust the BT injection. They say that stuff never leaves your body. My dad used to slice the vines open and remove the worm and then fill the cut/opening up with soil. He did this every year. I was too young to pay attention back then, but it must have worked.

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love hearing all the different solutions that folks have learned from our elders. I'll also have a look into the effects of BT a little further. Thanks!!

    • @DebRoo11
      @DebRoo11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What specifically in the BT did you 'doesn't leave the body'? BT is a natural bacteria found in soil naturally but in a more concentrated solution. Bacteria is eradicated by our stomach acid so not aure what in the BT stays in the body

    • @ISayFinn
      @ISayFinn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can use Neem oil instead of Bt, I have also heard it does not leave the body or the soil. It kills the borers and is safe for humans, people have used it for health purposes for centuries. And it makes a great fertilizer as well.

  • @sharonwherry3428
    @sharonwherry3428 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had grub worbs that ate my whole yard.l put the beneficial nematodes down and 4 years with no grubs. Now lm going to put more down

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That so awesome!!

  • @vickirickman9373
    @vickirickman9373 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!!! QUESTION DO U do this to your watermelon s and cucs ? Should I do this to watermelon and cucumbers? ???

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've never had an issue with vine borders on my cucs, cucumbers beatles are the problem there. I haven't grown watermelon in many years, sorry. Thanks for the questions.

    • @vickirickman9373
      @vickirickman9373 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betterterra I was just out inspecting every leaf. I could possibly look at lol on all of them Unfortunately, found one on Cuc 🙄 And 1 on sugar, baby watermelon ugh Last year a couple here or there but mainly on zucchinis I order bt and syringes should be here today I grow in stand container beds So luckily all plants are at standing level…. But unfortunately they are sneaking when they hide there eggs

  • @lifeisgood070
    @lifeisgood070 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why is there music?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mistakes were made.

  • @tpen891
    @tpen891 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Melittia Cucurbitae will lay eggs anywhere on the plant. From the V of the leaf on down. If you spray the lower stem they will just move up and lay eggs on the stem of the leaf. Which makes it a little easier to catch the worm from making it down to the main stem and kills the plant. Where I live the Moth has two cycles starting in early April and is gone by August so I have learn to wait until August to plant out my summer squash. Winter squash is still a fight to keep alive and protect from the Melittia Cucurbitae and it's lava.

  • @locutusdeborg4288
    @locutusdeborg4288 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your background music is TOO loud!

  • @Lalalindaam
    @Lalalindaam 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get those nematodes?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      www.arbico-organics.com/

  • @jewdd1989
    @jewdd1989 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant

  • @ViolentAurora
    @ViolentAurora 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got the Lean-to and these are the most useless instructions I've ever seen. What do I use the brackets for on the wall panels???

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know which brackets that you are referring. I'm sure the lean-to version is different than this version.

    • @ViolentAurora
      @ViolentAurora 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betterterra It is, and the directions seem even more useless. Couldn't find anybody putting together my model either. I think I got it figured out. They're small M shaped metal rods that go between the wall pieces and the frame to secure the walls in place. Most infuriating, and yet simple little things.

  • @shannon7179
    @shannon7179 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did you end up doing for the floor?

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I made a floor, framed with 4x4 treated posts and laid cedar fence panels as the flooring. Heavy enough that I never had a problem with wind.

  • @johnlibby7900
    @johnlibby7900 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, I’ve never seen a better defense. I’ll try both.

  • @chrisjones3901
    @chrisjones3901 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont understand why water surely they will sweat and rot

  • @euanreid6682
    @euanreid6682 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shouldn't apply on sunny days.

  • @patriciadriscoll8411
    @patriciadriscoll8411 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Years ago , I read that butternut squash repels squash vine borers I plant a hill of them in the middle of my squash / melon patch , when I plant my other squashes . As the tentacles grow , I interweave them in between the squash and melons , so they will all smell like butternut squashes to the borers . This trick has worked like a charm for me for many years …. AND it’s so easy to do‼️ 🌸💕

    • @ISayFinn
      @ISayFinn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The butternut squash has a tougher vine and stems and that iswhy the squash vine borer steers clear. It won't help your other squash, so try the injection method with Neem Oil.

    • @ryanlara4228
      @ryanlara4228 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Idk how true this is, just pulled out a couple SVB grubs out of my butternut squash plants today

    • @alanpawlowski1202
      @alanpawlowski1202 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ryanlara4228 yep. They spare nothing in their evil plot to destroy crops.

  • @barbareemoore4247
    @barbareemoore4247 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My zucchini was huge and I cut it back, never again! It died ,I killed it😢

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🪦

    • @Scott-jp2je
      @Scott-jp2je 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I don't think I'll cut a green healthy leaf off either only if it's got damage

  • @gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919
    @gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you have a long enough growing season, start the vines later in the season when the borer isn't active. This would be after July. Once I started doing this I never dealt with a borer problem ever again. You can even start the vines in pots indoors and transplant outside after July.

    • @josephmalinosky8087
      @josephmalinosky8087 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I live in Mississippi, I tried this last year, planting in July, still had the vine borer laying eggs and killing the plant.

    • @gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919
      @gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@josephmalinosky8087 Awww man that is disheartening. Those things are practically every gardener's nightmare. The only other thing I can suggest is to plant many as trap crops. I did that too one year and was able to harvest plenty. If you are able, do a daily check on the underside of the leaves and kill any eggs you find. I've heard people say the borer lays on the stem near the soil, but isn't always the case. BT injected in the stem never worked for me because of the eggs that were hatching out on the leaves. I wish you success friend!

    • @Bandaid17
      @Bandaid17 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In warmer climates there are 2 generations, up North just 1

    • @Ninabeana1313
      @Ninabeana1313 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bandaid17I live in the NE and have 2 generations. There’s so much misinformation out there. It never ends here from May-Oct

  • @ISayFinn
    @ISayFinn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should be injecting the BT in the soft green branches. The vine is where the grubs tunnel, so you can't inject much into it, as it is dense. It will become subject to disease if you do it too much. If you inject into the branches, the BT fluid sits at the bottom of the branch, a moth comes along and lays an egg on the branch, they also lay eggs on the vine, but when they do, the grub still enters the plant where it is tender ...the grub eats it's way into the branch and goes into the vine through the area where the branch connects to the vine. There is soft fleshy "meat" first, then the harder core, which the grub matures into being able to devour. By the time the grub eats through the base of the stem, it is big enough to hollow out the vine, this is what kills the plant. It would be enough to wrap the vine, which would not need to inject it if you wrap. This will keep the moth from laying eggs on the vine. But if you inject the branches, that will hold the BT and stop the Grub from entering the vine. I did it last year great success, BUT, I did find disturbing news about BT...it's hard to find info, as it is a cash cow, but apparently it never leaves the human body. Sounds like a lot of other things we find out about too late. I won't take that chance any longer. Do you own homework, I read enough to make me look for a better solution, this year I am going with diatomaceous earth. Also, it seems to me, that if you inject a natural soap thinned with water, into the branches, that fluid will stay in there, and it would also kill that borer. For those of us more health conscious, it's worth a try. Nasty business, these vine borers! Good luck!

    • @TheCarpentersApprentice
      @TheCarpentersApprentice 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wonder how that’s gonna go! Exciting!

    • @backyardbeautybrainsbirdsb4109
      @backyardbeautybrainsbirdsb4109 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Isayfinn the DE doesn’t work for me in Texas- but please let us know if you find a way for it to work!!!

    • @selinamorgan278
      @selinamorgan278 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please keep us updated on how that works for you. I just lost almost all my squash and zucchini not knowing what it was until it was too late. I have a couple plants left and just tried the soap like you mentioned. I used Castile in water, we shall see. It’s certainly worth a shot given all the loss of produce. How did you use the DE?

    • @ISayFinn
      @ISayFinn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@selinamorgan278 I did the BT last year and it worked great. I was dedicated and injected every 2 to 3 days. I noticed that when I injected the bt into the stem, which is hollow, but at the bottom of the stem, it's like a tube, at the bottom of the stem it's closed where it connects to the vine. So my BT stayed at the bottom next to the vine. My theory is that when the BT sits at the bottom of the stem, and the vine borer comes along and lays an egg, that grub eats into the branch it is on and it eats towards the Stem. When the grub gets to the bottom of the stem, they encounter the BT and they eat it an die. I never witnessed this, but nothing else makes sense to me. I did see some vine borer moths, so I know I had them, but nothing killed my plants. The year before I lost all of my vines for the first time. All to the Vine Borer, I was furious! But the next year I did everything I could think of. I used Tulle netting around the bases, to confuse the borer and keep it off the plant. I used Diatomaceous Earth on the inside branches, so it was not near flowers, as that would hurt the bees, but this way if the borer got close to the stems or vine, it would flutter on the D. E. That will kill it. So I am not positive what killed the grubs, but I definitely think the BT played a role. You can also put Tulle netting over your plants, it's like brides veil material, very light, and that will help too. And just lift it up whenever you see new flowers with a squash on them, and pollinate it with a flower on a long stem. This will assure you get squash. Good luck, I hope you win your war! You have to be prepared for War! 🙂

    • @DebRoo11
      @DebRoo11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What in the BT solution specifically did you read 'stays in the human body'? BT is a natural bacteria found in soils naturally but in a much more concentrated solution. Any bacteria ingested is promptly eradicated in the gutt from our stomach acids. So again, what do you believe 'stays in the human body'?

  • @Chris-op7yt
    @Chris-op7yt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    japanese beetle grubs love chewing into decaying garden boxes. not doing anything else.

  • @Nojell
    @Nojell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video!!! I’m about to plant my horseradish but I was wondering if I can plant other roots with it, In the same planter. I’m thinking beets or turmeric. Maybe I get separate planters …

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely go with separate planters. Horseradish is quite invasive and will choke out whatever else is near it.

    • @Nojell
      @Nojell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betterterra thank you! I’m glad I asked! This is all new to me and I can tell, I’ve got tons more to learn. I’ve got so many more questions, but I might as well just do it.

  • @XxXLesaXxX
    @XxXLesaXxX 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey did you ever put the cabling in to make it more sturdy? Wondering how you do it 😊

    • @Betterterra
      @Betterterra 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't, but I was having a problem with high winds blowing out panels. I fixed this by putting construction adhesive in the grooves and then putting the panels back in. This made the entire structure much more solid.

    • @XxXLesaXxX
      @XxXLesaXxX 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Betterterra thats good to know, i bought caulk would i be better getting the adhesive before caulking them? I haven't built it yet.

  • @merryrobertson4854
    @merryrobertson4854 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coban not ace bandage