Dearest Donald I am just learning you were having health issues. I am glad you are back and hope that you are better. You bring such a positive spirit to TH-cam gardening videos. You remind me of my grandad, a former sharecropper, salt of the earth type of gentleman. He is no longer with us, but I am thankful I've discovered you and subscribe. Thank you for taking time to answer my gardening questions last year. I decided to forgo gardening this season, but still follow your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and time with us. I am 10x the gardener because of you. I also learned the best way to lift a lawn mower and sharpen blades and 100 more things. I hope your health improves, it is good to see you again. Hailing from South Carolina. Brandon
Even though I grew up with farms all around me, I never farmed or gardened, but always loved the farming community. Lots of tobacco and corn where I grew up in North Carolina. There is something so pure and enjoyable, about watching what you have done over the years. Loved watching Lucy help, too! Beautiful dogs! I only became aware of your videos last year, and am so glad I did, as I have really enjoyed them. I was sorry to hear of you having some medical issues as of late; I sincerely hope that your health improves. Maybe, if you are feeling up to it, you could make some more of your cooking videos...you know your way around the kitchen, as you are obviously a good cook as well! Godspeed sir, have a great summer, and thank you again for the wonderful videos.
Good to see you in another video. I'm in the same boat, loads of phosphorus and potassium in my soil, but little nitrogen. I've been using ammonium sulfate, but will maybe look for calcium nitrate next time. Happy spring gardening.
Glad to see you my friend. I have been missing your informative videos. Hope all is well with you and yours. It has been kinda wet here in North Mississippi. I have some nice looking Top Pick PHP and my sweet corn is about 3 inches tall, but it has been too wet to work the small garden.
Same here with lots of rain and wind but the plants came through in pretty good shape. Was lucky to have lost only one squash plant. Hope you have a great season.....Donald
Ms Judy , I agree .Mr Donald Thank you sir for another good video.You sure do have some good looking mater plants.I hope you have a good garden & a good summer.I enjoyed your video.
Was able to plant earlier this year, seeing more and more small tomatoes every day. If the temperatures continue like this it’s going to be a good crop…..Donald
Hey Bob, Recently had some bad weather, lots of rain, wind and flooding. Was lucky the water drained pretty quickly with no serious problems here at home. Hope you have a great season…..Donald
Donald, now the the holiday festivities and snow have settled down here in Charleston SC, I would like to extend a Joyous wish for a happy Christmas and great New Years to you and your family. Hope all is well.
Hey Michael, we’ve been getting some cold temps down here which didn’t help those late planted onions, hope they make it. Wishing you and yours the best…..Donald
You know, its not all about the information. You are Entertaining. People will watch every video you upload even if you just plant tomatoes in every video! We have a fish camp in LA and head through your neck of the woods on our way. If you ever want to collaborate on a vid let me know!
Enjoy your informative videos. Our tomatoes are starting to come in. We have some showing a slight orange color now. Nothing better than a summer tomato sandwich!! Keep up the good work and congrats! Looks like you have shed some weight. I am working on that too and have lost 30 pounds this year.
Hows you health been holding up lately Donald? Daniel and I were just talking about that get together we attended a few years ago down there. You know he is engaged to a Cambodian girl now!!! Time flies my friend! Chuck
Hey Chuck, time does fly by. My grandson is now a Marine stationed in California and granddaughter becoming an RN. Still having trouble getting around like I used to…..Donald
I had the opportunity to plant earlier this year and it’s showing by the number of small tomatoes on the plants. Since I shot the video there are at least 4 times the amount. If the weather cooperates I think it’s going to be a good season. Thanks, glad it was helpful…..Donald
At 0:19 you have a sucker on your mater plant. Don't worry I won't tell anyone. I find them on my maters every now and then. Question? I have an old bag of calcium nitrate that got moisture in it and got hard as a rock. I can still use it since its water soluble, right? What would the webcajun / bayou gardener do?
Yes, I've had suckers make maters sometimes. As for my calcium nitrate block, I'm gonna try to break it up and use it. Thanks for the help. We just had those high winds come through here in south Georgia. Had to steak my squash plants they are heavy and were blowing all over the place! Take care and happy gardening!
You also can add some K for the fruit itself. You might be waiting for a reason that I don't know yet LOL. We sure did miss ya'll at the Get together last Saturday............ We had a blast ~!~!
Donald, i have tomatoes that are almost 6 feet tall, lot of green and lot of flowers but no tomatoes.. we still have about 3 weeks of warmth left in central valley california, will side dressing with Calcium Nitrate solve the problem >?
Donald, Could you recommend a wireless microphone for my video making. I'm not having much luck . I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Cell Phone for videoing right now. Thanks, Bobby & Vickie
my tomatoes are not diong well at all. Hit them with 15-0-0 a week or so ago and they are "greening up". I sure wish you'd come spend a couple of days with me! Feed you real good and plenty of ice cold adult beverages!
how do i get my soil checked? I used 10-10-10 about 2 months ago when i planted my tomato plants. they have out grew my cages, they look bunched up and there hanging out of the top. they have been full of flowers for about two weeks but there are no tomatoes. any ideas?
To check your soil you’ll need to send a soil sample off for testing. One of the simplest to use that I’ve found is the “Soil Savvy Soil Test Kit”. Patience, you’ll start seeing little tomatoes soon…..Donald
I had tomato plants that had curled leaves again this year and I had added fish immersion and Epsom salts II had started season with osmocote. any way you might have suggestions for next year?I did hav tomatoes but very few
My disease control is simple, when I have a plant that doesn’t look too healthy I pull it up before the rest get sick. I don’t use any type of preventative sprays, at least not yet…..Donald
Epson salt would be something you’d add to the fertilizer. Naturally it would depend on the results of a soil sample but probably a tablespoon to the gallon would be a good amount to start with...Donald
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So pleased to see you in the garden again. I was afraid you had retired. You are a natural presenter. Best wishes from the UK.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed......Donald
Dearest Donald
I am just learning you were having health issues. I am glad you are back and hope that you are better. You bring such a positive spirit to TH-cam gardening videos. You remind me of my grandad, a former sharecropper, salt of the earth type of gentleman. He is no longer with us, but I am thankful I've discovered you and subscribe. Thank you for taking time to answer my gardening questions last year. I decided to forgo gardening this season, but still follow your videos.
Glad you enjoy the videos. Maybe a few plants for a fall garden would be doable......Donald
I have miss you. it's great to have you back.
Thanks, getting harder to find things I hadn’t covered…..Donald
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and time with us. I am 10x the gardener because of you. I also learned the best way to lift a lawn mower and sharpen blades and 100 more things. I hope your health improves, it is good to see you again. Hailing from South Carolina. Brandon
Hey Brandon, glad you find the videos helpful. My health is about the same, just getting older every day….Donald
so good to see you still around,and still giving good advice,i've really missed your videos! you are the MAN!
Thanks, glad you enjoy em and find them helpful.....Donald
Even though I grew up with farms all around me, I never farmed or gardened, but always loved the farming community. Lots of tobacco and corn where I grew up in North Carolina.
There is something so pure and enjoyable, about watching what you have done over the years. Loved watching Lucy help, too! Beautiful dogs!
I only became aware of your videos last year, and am so glad I did, as I have really enjoyed them.
I was sorry to hear of you having some medical issues as of late; I sincerely hope that your health improves.
Maybe, if you are feeling up to it, you could make some more of your cooking videos...you know your way around the kitchen, as you are obviously a good cook as well!
Godspeed sir, have a great summer, and thank you again for the wonderful videos.
Learning to work around some of those health issues. The way I built the raised beds works out pretty well. Glad you enjoy the videos….Donald
Good to see you back. We always enjoy your videos.
Thanks, glad you enjoy em.....Donald
It's good to see you back, tomato plants are looking great.🍅
Cherokee Purple grow into a strong healthy plant.....Donald
Nice to see you again Donald. Keep them coming!
Thanks, glad you enjoy em......Donald
Glad to see you posting again. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into providing us with your great videos.
Glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for watching.....Donald
LOVE when your videos come out
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy em.....Donald
Your videos are the best. Thank you for taking the time and effort to help us be better gardeners. :-) judy
You're very welcome Judy......Donald
Glad to see you making videos again. I love gardening season.
Hard to beat fresh vegetables out the garden. That first tomato is always special….Donald
Tomatoes are my favorite. Most of my plants are coming along nicely too here in South Carolina. I can see yours are doing well for sho.
May cher I was wondering what happen to you. Glad to see your back,
Laying low, staying out of trouble……Donald
Thanks for all your videos. Its helped my garden and now church garden
Missed you and your classic videos!
Thank you, glad you enjoy the videos.....Donald
Thank you sir for the new video. I found your channel over the winter and as a result, I am having a great year so far.
You're very welcome, glad you find the videos helpful.....Donald
Good to see you in another video. I'm in the same boat, loads of phosphorus and potassium in my soil, but little nitrogen. I've been using ammonium sulfate, but will maybe look for calcium nitrate next time. Happy spring gardening.
It will take some time but those levels should start coming down......Donald
Nice to see a video from you Donald, I always enjoy your videos and even learn a thing or two also.
Glad you find them helpful.....Donald
Glad to see you my friend. I have been missing your informative videos. Hope all is well with you and yours. It has been kinda wet here in North Mississippi. I have some nice looking Top Pick PHP and my sweet corn is about 3 inches tall, but it has been too wet to work the small garden.
Same here with lots of rain and wind but the plants came through in pretty good shape. Was lucky to have lost only one squash plant. Hope you have a great season.....Donald
love your raised bed, im so glad you uploaded another video ,thank you 😊
I like the raised beds, so easy to work and maintain. You're welcome.....Donald
Ms Judy , I agree .Mr Donald Thank you sir for another good video.You sure do have some good looking mater plants.I hope you have a good garden & a good summer.I enjoyed your video.
Was able to plant earlier this year, seeing more and more small tomatoes every day. If the temperatures continue like this it’s going to be a good crop…..Donald
Hey donald good to see you back,hope everything is going good with you and family god bless,Bob:)
Hey Bob, Recently had some bad weather, lots of rain, wind and flooding. Was lucky the water drained pretty quickly with no serious problems here at home. Hope you have a great season…..Donald
I always find your videos helpful.Thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.....Donald
all the way from south america, suriname. enjoy your videos
Thanks, glad you like em....Donald
Donald, now the the holiday festivities and snow have settled down here in Charleston SC, I would like to extend a Joyous wish for a happy Christmas and great New Years to you and your family. Hope all is well.
Hey Michael, we’ve been getting some cold temps down here which didn’t help those late planted onions, hope they make it. Wishing you and yours the best…..Donald
We've missed ya Mr Donald enjoyed as usual and please keep em comin!!!!
Thanks, will be starting on a new one soon.....Donald
So happy to see you uploading!
Thanks, getting harder to find things I hadn’t covered…..Donald
You know, its not all about the information. You are Entertaining. People will watch every video you upload even if you just plant tomatoes in every video! We have a fish camp in LA and head through your neck of the woods on our way. If you ever want to collaborate on a vid let me know!
Something to think about. Let me know next time you plan on being in this area….Donald
Sure thing, maby I can bring you some lumber from my sawmill for more raised beds.
That sure is a nice offer but I’m not planning on building any more beds. The two I have is plenty for us…..Donald
Thanks Donald!!! Looking forward to many more videos this coming growing season!!!
Getting harder to come up with something I haven't covered before.....Donald
Enjoy your informative videos. Our tomatoes are starting to come in. We have some showing a slight orange color now. Nothing better than a summer tomato sandwich!!
Keep up the good work and congrats! Looks like you have shed some weight. I am working on that too and have lost 30 pounds this year.
An update on the tomatoes should be out by the weekend. Glad you enjoy. Too much rice and gravy to lose weight around here. :-) .....Donald
Hows you health been holding up lately Donald? Daniel and I were just talking about that get together we attended a few years ago down there. You know he is engaged to a Cambodian girl now!!! Time flies my friend!
Chuck
Hey Chuck, time does fly by. My grandson is now a Marine stationed in California and granddaughter becoming an RN. Still having trouble getting around like I used to…..Donald
Hey Donald, good to see you! As always your plants are looking good. Thanks for the tip on trimming. I'll be watching for your next video!
I had the opportunity to plant earlier this year and it’s showing by the number of small tomatoes on the plants. Since I shot the video there are at least 4 times the amount. If the weather cooperates I think it’s going to be a good season. Thanks, glad it was helpful…..Donald
Skye and I enjoyed watching your latest video Donald. Nice looking tomato plants! Which varieties are you growing this year?
I planted my favorite, Cherokee Purple.....Donald
nice to see you again! hope you make alot more voids soon
Going to try. Getting harder finding things I hadn’t covered…..Donald
nothing wrong with reruns
did you get your back fixed?. I've really enjoyed your videos over the yrs. thanks
I did but now there are other issues.....Donald
Mulch under those bad boys. The constant moisture will assist your plants with absorbing nutrients continuously.
Thanks for the tip.....Donald
Please update us on what's going on we miss you
I love it! I can tell by your experience that my phosphorus is probably too high as well. Will know shortly. Gracias amigo!
I discovered that after using the Soil Savvy Test Kit. Will try not to add anymore until the levels go down some…..Donald
Do you put down all your phosphorus and potassium at preplant?
Stay busy I want to see lots of plants this summer.
Should have an update sometime this weekend......Donald
what brand fertilizer.you use...all I can find is 8 8 8 .....just wondering
I ordered the Calcium Nitrate online from Morgan County Seeds.....Donald
Hi do you still plant out in your big garden? Or just the raised beds now.
Mostly in the raised beds. Can't get around like I use to....Donald
Good to see another video from you. Don't drop that potato son.
:-) .....Donald
At 0:19 you have a sucker on your mater plant. Don't worry I won't tell anyone. I find them on my maters every now and then. Question? I have an old bag of calcium nitrate that got moisture in it and got hard as a rock. I can still use it since its water soluble, right? What would the webcajun / bayou gardener do?
May not be correct but I would try to break it apart and use it. Don't suckers make tomatoes too? .....Donald
Yes, I've had suckers make maters sometimes. As for my calcium nitrate block, I'm gonna try to break it up and use it. Thanks for the help. We just had those high winds come through here in south Georgia. Had to steak my squash plants they are heavy and were blowing all over the place! Take care and happy gardening!
Hi. How long have you been on TH-cam?
Since November 2007......Donald
Very nice
Thanks.....Donald
learning a lot from you sir
Glad you find the videos helpful.....Donald
You also can add some K for the fruit itself. You might be waiting for a reason that I don't know yet LOL.
We sure did miss ya'll at the Get together last Saturday............ We had a blast ~!~!
My Potassium level is pretty good so I may hold off for now. Looks like you had a good turn out, good food and a good time.....Donald
Donald, i have tomatoes that are almost 6 feet tall, lot of green and lot of flowers but no tomatoes.. we still have about 3 weeks of warmth left in central valley california, will side dressing with Calcium Nitrate solve the problem >?
Side dressing certainly won’t hurt but I’m not sure that’s the issue. If you have flowers you should start seeing small tomatoes soon…..Donald
Donald, Could you recommend a wireless microphone for my video making. I'm not having much luck . I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Cell Phone for videoing right now. Thanks, Bobby & Vickie
I could be wrong but I don't think they make wireless mics for cell phones.....Donald
Hi Donald, Bought a new Camera, Canon HFR 800. It has a wireless mic input. What wireless mic would you recommend?
I have a Sennheiser wireless microphone. You can check them out online at B&H photo…..Donald
my tomatoes are not diong well at all. Hit them with 15-0-0 a week or so ago and they are "greening up". I sure wish you'd come spend a couple of days with me! Feed you real good and plenty of ice cold adult beverages!
I like the sound of those ice cold beverages.....Donald
how do i get my soil checked?
I used 10-10-10 about 2 months ago when i planted my tomato plants. they have out grew my cages, they look bunched up and there hanging out of the top. they have been full of flowers for about two weeks but there are no tomatoes. any ideas?
To check your soil you’ll need to send a soil sample off for testing. One of the simplest to use that I’ve found is the “Soil Savvy Soil Test Kit”. Patience, you’ll start seeing little tomatoes soon…..Donald
Been missin you Donald where are you?
Been having lots of problems getting around so I’m down to only growing in my raised beds, kind of limits the videos …. Donald
@@webcajun glad to hear from you and I hope you get better I'm praying for you!
thsnks. I also dissolve NPK.
Peter’s 20-20-20 is another one I use…..Donald
Awesome videos bro !!!!!!
Thanks....Donald
What kind of wood did you make your raised beds out of
Pressure Treated Pine.....Donald
I had tomato plants that had curled leaves again this year and I had added fish immersion and Epsom salts II had started season with osmocote. any way you might have suggestions for next year?I did hav tomatoes but very few
I’ve found the earlier I transplant tomatoes the more they’ll produce. When the weather starts getting real hot they have trouble pollinating…..Donald
Also sir.... Throw in some early blight advice on the next tomato video if you don't mind. Thanks again
My disease control is simple, when I have a plant that doesn’t look too healthy I pull it up before the rest get sick. I don’t use any type of preventative sprays, at least not yet…..Donald
Hi Donald will Epson salt do? If so, how much would I add to a gallon on water?
Epson salt would be something you’d add to the fertilizer. Naturally it would depend on the results of a soil sample but probably a tablespoon to the gallon would be a good amount to start with...Donald
Very helpful
Thank you ….. Donald
I cannot find anywhere to buy calcium nitrate
Never mind, I ordered it from online. Thank you for the video.
The last time I ordered online got it from Morgan County Seeds….Donald
you should make a watering system like arms family homestead
also i love all your videos,you have become my favorite
The raised beds are only 4’x32’ with a faucet next to em so watering isn’t an issue. Glad you enjoy the videos…..Donald
Organic of course????
Not organic. I use commercial fertilizer and liquid Sevin when needed…..Donald
Lol your already getting fruit and I haven't even planted yet.
This year was the earliest I was able to transplant in a long time.....Donald