Hey Donald! Well its winter and not much do do outside so I started rewatching all of you videos from the last, what 10 years! I'm enjoying them just as much, if not more than the first time I watched them. Hope all is well in your corner of the sandbox, stay well and large pot~
cant say enough about your videos!....I recommend your channel to all the gardeners i know.....always a pleasure to see how your garden is coming along.
Donald.. Still snowing here making spring seem terribly far away.. Thanks for sharing these videos, helps keep my mind right and the hopes high.. Merci beaucoup, Don..
Where ever I am the dogs are there with me. Keeping things simple has worked out well in the garden and many other things as well. Hope you have a great season…..Donald
I have watched several of your videos this morning and am very impressed. I picked up a lot of ideas and much info. I am putting together a half acre garden and you have helped me a lot. Thanks!
Just found your channel tonight Donald, and I've been enjoying myself a great deal watching your work. From where I'm sitting I'd give the garden a high 8 easy, it looks like a perfect place to help nature do what she does best.
I did enjoy the vid Donald and always learn something. Just love looking at your growing plants and dream that my babies may one day grow the same. Those birds must feel real safe on your property..God Bless. Thanks for sharing so generously.
I'd give your garden a strong 10!!! Great job, Donald! But wow, that must be a lot of work to get started...and everything is so NEAT! A wonderful sight to see...a beautiful garden!
Outstanding garden video. I still garden some , but my brothers, Dad and I used to have a 5 acre truck garden back in the day. brings back lots of memories and I don`t know if , with the video looking so slick, people know just how much hard work goes into something like you have. Will anxiously await you next installment.
Great to see your gardn in action. I only do 2 4x8 plots with square foot gardening method. I'm in St Charles Parish. We've been getting rain daily, hope you're getting enough rain too.
I like field trips, I am inviting you over to mylittle garden on u-tube for your own little field trip :) I got inspired by your garden and even tho I only have a tote garden I think it did pretty well this year. I did also put it about a 3 row reg garden at another house I was working at..also and got like 3 and 4lb tomatoes this year. Thank you for all your great advice and I would rate your garden a 20 out of 10. You and your gardening have been a real blessing thank you and God bless!
LOL I love it a strong 7, I cant even keep the most simple house plant alive. That is like a garden of eden for me. I would be really please with myself if I could grow that. I like your video's and your simple ways are great and I am learning from you. I wish I knew what you know. Thank you for taking the time to share your life. PEACE
Bless your heart! You have cracked me up laughing this morning! Thank you for the tomato and bean videos...I'm from southern KY and you remind me of folks I grew up around. Even got the old dogs in there for good measure. My garden will be better this year for the info you've shared. Thanks and happy gardening!
I live down at the most southern tip of Texas, zone 9b and actually I am a little late starting my garden; due to rain. I just ordered some 48" crop netting for some peas and beans. Thanks for the video showing how to use it.
It's so easy to use you'll wonder why you waited so long. It's fairly cheap so at the end of the season you can just roll it up and dispose of it......Donald
Man those pole beans went crazy they created a big wall of green I love it.My kentucky wonders would climb to the top of my 8ft fence and as you said start back down.The pole type will bear till frost kills them ..
Very nice looking this year. Our garden / farm is very weak so far this year. We have record low temps up till now, where we should have been up past 75 we are only just now hitting 75+.
I tried my first garden this year but I think I bit off more then I can chew! We don't have nearly enough space as you and I think we bought too many seeds. No idea how we're gonna plant everything! Love yours though! Makes me wanna save up for a house with more property
@lotzoso ... planting in cages allows the plants to vine up and not along the ground. Makes it much easier to find and harvest the cucumbers. It's also said that they grow straighter when hanging which I'm not totally convinced of that idea cause some still have a curve to em. Makes it much easier to keep the grass and weeds under control as well..... Donald
@saintveil ... used it this year. Will use it in the fall garden and again next year to see if I get the same results. It does seem to work well..........Donald
You can use the sealed bags or plastic containers. When using containers I cove the vegetables with water to keep em fresh longer. It varies with different vegetables but the experts say approx 6 months. I think it could be a little longer for most things…..Donald
Cherokee Purple sure is a good tomato. I grew it last year and boy was it tasty. I also tried in a garden salad and the salad was outstanding. Over here in New Mexico. We don't really have fall tomatoes Donald, because we have a really early frost here in Albuquerque. But I do no that it's much more moist in Louisiana then it is here in the dry southwest US.
@saintveil ... that depends on how high the water gets around the garden after a big rain. Rows are generally 4-6 inches tall (above ground level) at planting time. The middles will usually be a couple of inches below ground level. The more rains you get the more the row will wash into the middles. They'll still be above ground level but may wash down to only a few inches.........Donald
@crewlla ... the next day those little birds had all their feathers and were running around all over the place. I picked those big squash and had a 5 gal can on just one of the plants. Ran em through a blender and fed the worms. Hope you have good luck with your garden this year.......Donald
Hey Tommy, Yes I’ve watched the “Back to Eden” video a couple of times. My problem would be to find a large enough reliable source of wood chips / compost. The cost of hauling that in would also be a concern. In my situation I think sticking with what’s working for me now is my best choice…..Donald
@melonbarmonster ... having all this space to work with is really nice. When it's time to plant I don't have to hurry and take something out, just plant somewhere else. Lived in the city for a few years and like you I didn't have much space to work with....... Donald
Everything looks great Donald...My garden in New Orleans is doing good and my creole tomatoes are amazing...The trick for me was lots of compost and tea...How do you tell when your corn is ready to harvest?
Hello Donald. Seen the video on weed control with cultivation and the corn. You do an excellent job on weed control. Last year we had a "bumper crop" of goat heads and button weeds. What's your other techniques to keep the grass and othe weeds down?
@rjhyden ... this is just a large garden, not a truck farm, but you are 100% correct about the hard work. Having the right tools makes things a little easier..... Donald
@webcajun I am working hard on the garden in the back and this year we added a garden in the front too. got rid of all our grass. Our weather here sucks. Alberta is the only place in canada not getting good weather. for the last two weeks we have had rain and cold weather. I am keeping my fingers crossed that every thing servives and produces but, there is always a chance that it wont. the states is really looking good right now. to bad I dont have the money to move.
@231MasseyFerguson ...Dig down a couple of inches and check the moisture, if dry then it's time to water. There is really no set time cause some soils hold water better than others and some people water more (amount) than others. That is really something you have to determine.....Donald
you rate it a strong 7? are you kidding me? thats at least a 12 on my book, everything looks so amazing. even your soil is flawless. i wish my soil was that good, mine is very sandy like im at a beach.
@mauimom67 ... since shooting the video I've harvested the sweet corn, potatoes and in the process of harvesting some purple hull peas. Picked a few tomatoes, cucumbers and squash too. Had quite a few that weren't picture perfect but they still taste good. lol. Good luck with your garden......Donald
Aloha Donald, your garden is really looking nice. I just recently started gardening and I'm still an amatuer...mine looks nothing like what you have going but I hope to get it right soon. :) The soil here in Haiku is so rich, and the climate is really ideal so gardens' produce here year round. That is what I'm counting on.....I need all the natural help from the good Lord that I can get! :) By the way, you are being modest, your garden is better than a 7! Nice job. I bet it will be really tasty.
Good advice; I think I will avoid borrowing an air conditioned tractor too! It can get pretty darn hot on my non air conditioned one! I don't even have a canopy for mine yet!! :) If you rate this year's garden a 7, I would love to see what you rate a 10! Keep up the great videos! - Mark
wow .looking great the beans are huge . did you say lima bean on one of them rows? i have to get some of them have a bush type i though i saw a squash bug on that acron squash
@Rustico62 ... Hey Russ, I've grown watermelon several seasons, my problem is I can't figure out just when to pick em. The small cantaloupe will grow just like the larger ones and will taste just as good as the first harvest. When the stem easily detaches, they're ready.......Donald
what size is your garden, I got my husband to plow me a small spot in my front yard where its sunny and I think if I plan it right I can do some pretty good gardening. your garden is stunning, how do you keep it weed free without killing yourself. I am recovering from Cancer and still weak so don't want to worry myself to death with weeds.
Donald. Love your video's. We had over a week of 100 degree weather. The cucumber plants are looking really sad and not producing much, even though I water them. It is the end of June. Is it too late to plant new cucumbers? I am in southern Virginia.
@MrGardenman101 ...I have a worm bin and I use the cut leaves to feed them. I also give them chopped up cabbage, okra leaves, broccoli & cauliflower plants, really anything that they can compost down....Donald
@AwakePublius420 ... hey Charles, what makes gardening so interesting is you'll learn something new with each season no matter how long you do it.......Donald
@JoeHell67 ... Hey Joe, my Cherokee Purple did pretty good this year. Towards the end of the season we had a big rain storm (14 inches) with strong winds and it damaged some. Bugs were real bad in the spring and again in late summer. Hadn't pulled them up yet but I doubt they'll make anymore. My fall tomatoes are almost 3 ft. tall so I should get a few from them.........Donald
@Newyorkischaos ... I haven't had any luck with the Creole tomatoes so I don't think I'm going to plant them again. Once you see the silk on the ears, the corn is usually ready in 21-24 days........Donald
@menmach100 ... Squash are real easy to grow. In the spring once all danger of frost has ended plant the seeds (3-4 per hill) approx an inch deep and water in real well. Space the hills about 4 ft. apart. Keep the soil moist and in no time at all you’ll have little plants popping up. When they are 3-4 inches tall remove all but the healthiest one. Give em just a little fertilizer about once a month and you’ll harvest a ton of squash...... Donald
@canuckartist thanks for the tip, i would definitely do that if i still lived in the States where there was an abundance of seaweed close to the house however i now live in the Arab Gulf and in the 2yrs ive been scuba diving in the waters here i have yet to see any seaweed i believe the water is too warm for it to grow. plus we rarely get rain here. UPDATE: ive had to move my garden closer to the house, birds are eating the leaves effectively killing them :( thanks for your suggestion.
Hey I'm new to your channel! I love it! Your garden is amazing, and I hope to have some land like yours to grow a garden like that someday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@optivite ... plant them near the center of the cage and they'll climb on their own. May have to help one or two along but that's about it. They will hold the fruit with no problems and will be easy to find / pick........Donald
@shifttradition ... have you tried to till in some compost? It's not an overnight fix but in time that sandy soil should imporve. Planting time and weather plays a big part in the outcome of the garden as well. Thanks.......Donald
Amazing as always. my squash doesn't even compare to yours lol. I had to use lime in my garden to increase the PH level. did you had to do the same to yours?
@sparkie119 ...I'll be transplanting the Red Brandywine in the next couple of weeks. I just started the Pink a few days ago for the fall garden. I'm told both are somewhat hard to keep alive so I started extra. lol......Donald
Hello Donald, sorry for commenting late... a garden can always be better, it's never perfect, right? i planted one cherokee purple but the black flies munched it almost all up! The organic pepper spray helped but a storm knocked it down... it's still alive and carrying one tomato! The last of the mohikans? hope you are well! Joe from Germany
Donald, i'm having a really problem growing cantaloupe and cucumber plants in my garden. The plants will grow out nicely, bloom, even produce small fruit, however, they will die from the end and then all the way back to the hills? very frustrating-is this a soil deficiency or a disease?
@webcajun Hey Donald, thanks for the suggestion. I just moved onto this land, its 8acres of farming land which has never been farmed or touched in the last 20yrs, we are close to the beach so it is very salty and sandy. I do believe i should till in some compost but as usual my ambition is too large and ive got seedlings ready to be transplanted but ground thats not suitable yet. hahaha. I need to buy one of those tractors like you have to help me. im such a newbee
Hey Donald! Well its winter and not much do do outside so I started rewatching all of you videos from the last, what 10 years! I'm enjoying them just as much, if not more than the first time I watched them. Hope all is well in your corner of the sandbox, stay well and large pot~
The good thing about gardening is the basics don’t really change, I just get older and slower. Glad you find the videos helpful….Donald
and entertaining!@@webcajun
cant say enough about your videos!....I recommend your channel to all the gardeners i know.....always a pleasure to see how your garden is coming along.
The hole garden looks great . I like the way you have it spaced out .
Donald.. Still snowing here making spring seem terribly far away.. Thanks for sharing these videos, helps keep my mind right and the hopes high.. Merci beaucoup, Don..
Where ever I am the dogs are there with me. Keeping things simple has worked out well in the garden and many other things as well. Hope you have a great season…..Donald
I have watched several of your videos this morning and am very impressed. I picked up a lot of ideas and much info. I am putting together a half acre garden and you have helped me a lot. Thanks!
Glad the videos are helpful. Spring weather is right around the corner, that’s when the fun begins…..Donald
thank you again sir i hope all your gardening years will go 10/10
Just found your channel tonight Donald, and I've been enjoying myself a great deal watching your work.
From where I'm sitting I'd give the garden a high 8 easy, it looks like a perfect place to help nature do what she does best.
I did enjoy the vid Donald and always learn something. Just love looking at your growing plants and dream that my babies may one day grow the same. Those birds must feel real safe on your property..God Bless. Thanks for sharing so generously.
I'd give your garden a strong 10!!! Great job, Donald! But wow, that must be a lot of work to get started...and everything is so NEAT! A wonderful sight to see...a beautiful garden!
I love your videos SO MUCH. I'm going to be just like you someday. Growing vegetables is my favorite!
Outstanding garden video. I still garden some , but my brothers, Dad and I used to have a 5 acre truck garden back in the day. brings back lots of memories and I don`t know if , with the video looking so slick, people know just how much hard work goes into something like you have. Will anxiously await you next installment.
I always enjoy your videos, your such a good old boy. Keep up the good work
Also have to say I AM HOOKED on your outstanding videos and your amazing personality.
Absolutely LOVE your video's......Please keep them coming!
always love watching your videos keep it up!
Great to see your gardn in action. I only do 2 4x8 plots with square foot gardening method. I'm in St Charles Parish. We've been getting rain daily, hope you're getting enough rain too.
Youve got one heck of a nice garden Donald...!!!
I like field trips, I am inviting you over to mylittle garden on u-tube for your own little field trip :) I got inspired by your garden and even tho I only have a tote garden I think it did pretty well this year. I did also put it about a 3 row reg garden at another house I was working at..also and got like 3 and 4lb tomatoes this year. Thank you for all your great advice and I would rate your garden a 20 out of 10. You and your gardening have been a real blessing thank you and God bless!
LOL I love it a strong 7, I cant even keep the most simple house plant alive. That is like a garden of eden for me. I would be really please with myself if I could grow that. I like your video's and your simple ways are great and I am learning from you. I wish I knew what you know. Thank you for taking the time to share your life. PEACE
Bless your heart! You have cracked me up laughing this morning! Thank you for the tomato and bean videos...I'm from southern KY and you remind me of folks I grew up around. Even got the old dogs in there for good measure. My garden will be better this year for the info you've shared. Thanks and happy gardening!
awesome garden Big Don....you're workin' yer skills buddy!
great work!
I live down at the most southern tip of Texas, zone 9b and actually I am a little late starting my garden; due to rain. I just ordered some 48" crop netting for some peas and beans. Thanks for the video showing how to use it.
It's so easy to use you'll wonder why you waited so long. It's fairly cheap so at the end of the season you can just roll it up and dispose of it......Donald
@BringBack500s ... glad you enjoy the videos. Hope you have a great season in the garden this year........Donald
Man those pole beans went crazy they created a big wall of green I love it.My kentucky wonders would climb to the top of my 8ft fence and as you said start back down.The pole type will bear till frost kills them ..
Very nice looking this year. Our garden / farm is very weak so far this year. We have record low temps up till now, where we should have been up past 75 we are only just now hitting 75+.
It’s real easy to keep it up if you don’t let things get out of hand. Glad you enjoy…..Donald
im so impressed with you're garden what a great job and it looks like a great homestead very well taken care of !
+Raymond Salvatore Thank you, you're very welcome.....Donald
I tried my first garden this year but I think I bit off more then I can chew! We don't have nearly enough space as you and I think we bought too many seeds. No idea how we're gonna plant everything! Love yours though! Makes me wanna save up for a house with more property
you are such a great gardener! yum!
Man I like your spirit. Say it how it is.
You have a really nice garden!
@lotzoso ... planting in cages allows the plants to vine up and not along the ground. Makes it much easier to find and harvest the cucumbers. It's also said that they grow straighter when hanging which I'm not totally convinced of that idea cause some still have a curve to em. Makes it much easier to keep the grass and weeds under control as well..... Donald
I would love to work in your garden. Your plants look so healthy.
@saintveil ... used it this year. Will use it in the fall garden and again next year to see if I get the same results. It does seem to work well..........Donald
Lookimg very good, My crops are a little behind over here in the Uk due to a dry spring, forcast is for a very dry and warm summer, I need more rain
You can use the sealed bags or plastic containers. When using containers I cove the vegetables with water to keep em fresh longer. It varies with different vegetables but the experts say approx 6 months. I think it could be a little longer for most things…..Donald
Cherokee Purple sure is a good tomato. I grew it last year and boy was it tasty. I also tried in a garden salad and the salad was outstanding. Over here in New Mexico. We don't really have fall tomatoes Donald, because we have a really early frost here in Albuquerque. But I do no that it's much more moist in Louisiana then it is here in the dry southwest US.
@saintveil ... that depends on how high the water gets around the garden after a big rain. Rows are generally 4-6 inches tall (above ground level) at planting time. The middles will usually be a couple of inches below ground level. The more rains you get the more the row will wash into the middles. They'll still be above ground level but may wash down to only a few inches.........Donald
I think I'd give it a 9. Really nice work. My garden is 1/4 acre. Maybe next year I can rate a 7 on your scale.
@crewlla ... the next day those little birds had all their feathers and were running around all over the place. I picked those big squash and had a 5 gal can on just one of the plants. Ran em through a blender and fed the worms. Hope you have good luck with your garden this year.......Donald
Hey Tommy, Yes I’ve watched the “Back to Eden” video a couple of times. My problem would be to find a large enough reliable source of wood chips / compost. The cost of hauling that in would also be a concern. In my situation I think sticking with what’s working for me now is my best choice…..Donald
@melonbarmonster ... having all this space to work with is really nice. When it's time to plant I don't have to hurry and take something out, just plant somewhere else. Lived in the city for a few years and like you I didn't have much space to work with....... Donald
Everything looks great Donald...My garden in New Orleans is doing good and my creole tomatoes are amazing...The trick for me was lots of compost and tea...How do you tell when your corn is ready to harvest?
You sure have a nice garden. That's a lot of work.
Thank you so much! I really enjoy your videos.
You're very welcome …… Donald
Hello Donald. Seen the video on weed control with cultivation and the corn. You do an excellent job on weed control. Last year we had a "bumper crop" of goat heads and button weeds. What's your other techniques to keep the grass and othe weeds down?
@rjhyden ... this is just a large garden, not a truck farm, but you are 100% correct about the hard work. Having the right tools makes things a little easier..... Donald
@xenodaemon ... we've been getting some rain but not nearly enough. Will have to start watering again soon. Good luck in the garden........Donald
Only thing added was a little fertilizer. The bulb part was planted approx. 1 inch deep. Glad you enjoy the videos…..Donald
@1968hambone ... turning out better than I thought. It was a little rough in the spring......Donald
@freestylze ... with such a wet spring and a long dry spell it's actually doing better than I though. Thanks......Donald
@webcajun I am working hard on the garden in the back and this year we added a garden in the front too. got rid of all our grass. Our weather here sucks. Alberta is the only place in canada not getting good weather. for the last two weeks we have had rain and cold weather. I am keeping my fingers crossed that every thing servives and produces but, there is always a chance that it wont. the states is really looking good right now. to bad I dont have the money to move.
@231MasseyFerguson ...Dig down a couple of inches and check the moisture, if dry then it's time to water. There is really no set time cause some soils hold water better than others and some people water more (amount) than others. That is really something you have to determine.....Donald
sure is lookin good don lots of good eats yum thnx love the vidios
you rate it a strong 7? are you kidding me? thats at least a 12 on my book, everything looks so amazing. even your soil is flawless. i wish my soil was that good, mine is very sandy like im at a beach.
Love all your videos. Soooo helpful!
+Lori Banton Hope they give you a few ideas you can use. Thanks.....Donald
@mauimom67 ... since shooting the video I've harvested the sweet corn, potatoes and in the process of harvesting some purple hull peas. Picked a few tomatoes, cucumbers and squash too. Had quite a few that weren't picture perfect but they still taste good. lol. Good luck with your garden......Donald
Aloha Donald, your garden is really looking nice. I just recently started gardening and I'm still an amatuer...mine looks nothing like what you have going but I hope to get it right soon. :) The soil here in Haiku is so rich, and the climate is really ideal so gardens' produce here year round. That is what I'm counting on.....I need all the natural help from the good Lord that I can get! :) By the way, you are being modest, your garden is better than a 7! Nice job. I bet it will be really tasty.
Good advice; I think I will avoid borrowing an air conditioned tractor too! It can get pretty darn hot on my non air conditioned one! I don't even have a canopy for mine yet!! :) If you rate this year's garden a 7, I would love to see what you rate a 10! Keep up the great videos! - Mark
wow .looking great the beans are huge . did you say lima bean on one of them rows? i have to get some of them have a bush type i though i saw a squash bug on that acron squash
That's a purdy farmer's tan you got going on there Donald!
@markhess ... you'd be surprised how much cooler it is with a canopy. Oh, my buddy came and picked up his A/C cab tractor, I miss it. lol.......Donald
Looks more like a farm than a garden ....lol ..... nice stuff really really nice....!!!
@Rustico62 ... Hey Russ, I've grown watermelon several seasons, my problem is I can't figure out just when to pick em. The small cantaloupe will grow just like the larger ones and will taste just as good as the first harvest. When the stem easily detaches, they're ready.......Donald
what size is your garden, I got my husband to plow me a small spot in my front yard where its sunny and I think if I plan it right I can do some pretty good gardening. your garden is stunning, how do you keep it weed free without killing yourself. I am recovering from Cancer and still weak so don't want to worry myself to death with weeds.
@Fielderfarms ... you're welcome and glad you enjoy......Donald
Donald. Love your video's. We had over a week of 100 degree weather. The cucumber plants are looking really sad and not producing much, even though I water them. It is the end of June. Is it too late to plant new cucumbers? I am in southern Virginia.
Looking good mais chais!
I enjoyed watching your video...I am curious to know exactly how do you water this size of farming...and how often do you need to water?
@MrGardenman101 ...I have a worm bin and I use the cut leaves to feed them. I also give them chopped up cabbage, okra leaves, broccoli & cauliflower plants, really anything that they can compost down....Donald
great video. i wish i had a large space as big as your land i live in a naberhood so i do all my growing in my yard.
@AwakePublius420 ... hey Charles, what makes gardening so interesting is you'll learn something new with each season no matter how long you do it.......Donald
@JoeHell67 ... Hey Joe, my Cherokee Purple did pretty good this year. Towards the end of the season we had a big rain storm (14 inches) with strong winds and it damaged some. Bugs were real bad in the spring and again in late summer. Hadn't pulled them up yet but I doubt they'll make anymore. My fall tomatoes are almost 3 ft. tall so I should get a few from them.........Donald
@Newyorkischaos ... I haven't had any luck with the Creole tomatoes so I don't think I'm going to plant them again. Once you see the silk on the ears, the corn is usually ready in 21-24 days........Donald
@menmach100 ... Squash are real easy to grow. In the spring once all danger of frost has ended plant the seeds (3-4 per hill) approx an inch deep and water in real well. Space the hills about 4 ft. apart. Keep the soil moist and in no time at all you’ll have little plants popping up. When they are 3-4 inches tall remove all but the healthiest one. Give em just a little fertilizer about once a month and you’ll harvest a ton of squash...... Donald
@QuickGardens ... glad you enjoyed the vid and you're welcome.....Donald
A/C hmmm... I wonder if that was an option on my '39 9N? Nice video Donald.
Thank you, glad you enjoy.....Donald
@powerspade ... it's been dry here too. We went weeks with no rain then got 3.5 inches.......Donald
@alyshells ... Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Growing a garden is a lot of fun......Donald
@canuckartist thanks for the tip, i would definitely do that if i still lived in the States where there was an abundance of seaweed close to the house however i now live in the Arab Gulf and in the 2yrs ive been scuba diving in the waters here i have yet to see any seaweed i believe the water is too warm for it to grow. plus we rarely get rain here. UPDATE: ive had to move my garden closer to the house, birds are eating the leaves effectively killing them :( thanks for your suggestion.
Hey I'm new to your channel! I love it! Your garden is amazing, and I hope to have some land like yours to grow a garden like that someday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for your videos.
@3CoolKats ... I lost a few more plants to the vine borers. Don't know they're there till it's too late..... Donald
@optivite ... plant them near the center of the cage and they'll climb on their own. May have to help one or two along but that's about it. They will hold the fruit with no problems and will be easy to find / pick........Donald
@shifttradition ... have you tried to till in some compost? It's not an overnight fix but in time that sandy soil should imporve. Planting time and weather plays a big part in the outcome of the garden as well. Thanks.......Donald
Great Site.....Thanks for sharing.
Amazing as always. my squash doesn't even compare to yours lol. I had to use lime in my garden to increase the PH level. did you had to do the same to yours?
@ELHIEGER1 ... now is a very good time to do that. It'll take about 6 weeks (at this time of the year) and they'll be ready to transplant......Donald
@sparkie119 ...I'll be transplanting the Red Brandywine in the next couple of weeks. I just started the Pink a few days ago for the fall garden. I'm told both are somewhat hard to keep alive so I started extra. lol......Donald
@trentontrading ... glad you enjoy em and you're welcome........Donald
Hello Donald,
sorry for commenting late...
a garden can always be better, it's never perfect, right?
i planted one cherokee purple but the black flies munched it almost all up!
The organic pepper spray helped but a storm knocked it down...
it's still alive and carrying one tomato!
The last of the mohikans?
hope you are well!
Joe from Germany
Donald, i'm having a really problem growing cantaloupe and cucumber plants in my garden. The plants will grow out nicely, bloom, even produce small fruit, however, they will die from the end and then all the way back to the hills?
very frustrating-is this a soil deficiency or a disease?
@billyfireman ... no deer problem around here. Try putting up an electric fence, that seems to work for a lot of folks......Donald
@webcajun Hey Donald, thanks for the suggestion. I just moved onto this land, its 8acres of farming land which has never been farmed or touched in the last 20yrs, we are close to the beach so it is very salty and sandy. I do believe i should till in some compost but as usual my ambition is too large and ive got seedlings ready to be transplanted but ground thats not suitable yet. hahaha. I need to buy one of those tractors like you have to help me. im such a newbee
LOVE FOLLOWING YOUR CHANNEL
+JOE KOSLOWSKI Glad you enjoy it.....Donald
Do you spray something to keep the weeds down, you have a LOT of garden to keep hand weeded but you seem to have no weeds throughout your rows?
@justmy10cents ... pulled the sweet corn and potatoes the last couple of days. That sweet corn is so good........ Donald
Donald, i noticed you mention you grew mustard greens for your worms, what did you mean by that if i might ask? I enjoy your videos, very informative