5 Container Gardening Options for Apartment Gardeners

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  • @epicgardening
    @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Links to all options here, everyone! Some are affiliate:
    → My Book: bit.ly/epicgardenbook
    → Basic Planter: amzn.to/3dtacLE
    → Sit on Top Planter: amzn.to/3brDRTY
    → Hanging Basket: amzn.to/2WoyIYH
    → Reinforced Grow Bag: www.gardeners.com/buy/reinforced-colorful-grow-bags/8600229VS.html
    → Multi-Pocket Grow Bag: www.gardeners.com/buy/gardeners-best-strawberry-and-herb-grow-bag/8592705.html
    → Hanging Shoe Rack: amzn.to/3dC5xHo

    • @werftv4580
      @werftv4580 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice work as always man.. when we heading out?

    • @LongJohnHugeDong
      @LongJohnHugeDong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is the book any good?

    • @da1stamericus
      @da1stamericus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please also look into the planter that hangs onto your waterpouts. They have many sizes. And you grow up. Thry are popular here to put kn the water pvcs that run next to your balcony.

    • @IdahoPohTaToh
      @IdahoPohTaToh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can put a zip-tie around the rail containers to keep them more stable.

    • @KeepGrowingWithMara
      @KeepGrowingWithMara 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LongJohnHugeDong yes! The book is full of good info and ideas!

  • @Arkish78
    @Arkish78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    How did you keep from laughing when you popped out from behind the plants?! 😂😂😂

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Couple takes ;)

    • @Arkish78
      @Arkish78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That was hilarious

    • @TheThrivingLady
      @TheThrivingLady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      LOL. Definitely didn't see that coming. I was enjoying the beautiful Spiderwort scenery and then, up pops Kevin. I had to laugh out loud!

    • @ZeroJewelz
      @ZeroJewelz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂 thats what i thought lol

    • @EMD3384
      @EMD3384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Best intro ever 🤣

  • @djpamdemonium
    @djpamdemonium 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Yes! I live in an apartment and have several trees, herbs and vegetables growing in my patio. This year I went big and am growing corn which blows my mind. Thanks for the inspiration!! I love watching your videos.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is AWESOME

    • @MadelineDoll
      @MadelineDoll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What kind of trees are you able to maintain and keep on a balcony? Without them growing too large?

    • @rickytorres9089
      @rickytorres9089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MadelineDoll Almost any trees can be maintained to their respective sizes. Your usual Mango tree for example may MAX out at 60 feet. But you don't HAVE to let it grow anywhere NEAR that. Some professional farmers even intentionally farms them at as little as 8 feet! In order to actually secure harvests from pests, falling literally exploding mangoes and so forth!

    • @rickytorres9089
      @rickytorres9089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like how you shared that, people think you can't grow trees, shrubs, etc in an apartment setting/indoors, etc. At least without hybrids/graftings. None of that is true at all. Even from seeds' (most seeds will work decently enough, there are exceptions but very fewer than you might think), with the right management tatic, airy containers, etc you can even grow more popular trees like mangoes, peaches, apples, plums, coffee, etc.

    • @djpamdemonium
      @djpamdemonium ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickytorres9089 I have peach, fig, mango, plum and even a couple of grape vines. I've gotten fruit from all of them and am so happy to get at least a few and do cut my trees back. I even heard you can take them out of the containers and give the roots a trim. At this point its an experiment thats working.

  • @JerryB507
    @JerryB507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Curtis Stone may be the King of Urban Farming, but you are the quickly becoming the go to guy for small scale Urban Food Gardening.
    Keep up the good work and congrats on 500K.

  • @annamyers6177
    @annamyers6177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I see a huge shift in people and their mentality especially towards food sourcing. More people are now joining the gardening world. I really hope they all stick it out to harvest so they can see how amazing it is!

  • @theorangebaron1595
    @theorangebaron1595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kevin, I don’t know how you manage to kick out a video every two days. Hey, I’m enjoying it and It is great to see someone with such passion for nature and gardening.
    Thank you so much!

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't either, trust me hahaha

  • @GardeningInCanada
    @GardeningInCanada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I do tumbler tomatoes in hanging baskets and it works amazing. They love the warmth of a container and the hanging portion makes it easier for me to manage without stakes and trellis.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah suuuuuch a great idea

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Epic Gardening thanks! Much easier to move them into sunshine rather then depending on beds.

    • @lindyhuey194
      @lindyhuey194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you think the same theory could be applied with pickling cukes or are they gonna be too heavy?

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lindy Huey they aren’t to heavy I’ve tried it before too. What you want to do though is monitor the cucumbers and when they hit the heavy stage make them sling out of panty hose. Or old onion bags and tie that back up to the base of the basket.

    • @GardeningInCanada
      @GardeningInCanada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lindy Huey I do heavily suggest lining the pear baskets though to conserve water so you don’t have any dry out scenarios. I typically utilize recycled plastic bags.
      th-cam.com/video/Y-vSrmxRSE0/w-d-xo.html

  • @DisneyEllinika
    @DisneyEllinika 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Under current conditions, I had to swap my archaeology trowel for a gardening one this summer. Still an amateur gardener, but feeling so inspired and joyful after watching your videos! Many thanks!

  • @chandrasmith4722
    @chandrasmith4722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just started growing a large amount of food. Always had little edible treats here and there tucked between the flowers and plants ( blueberries, strawberries, peppers, green onion, white guava, and loquat) but now going to plant raised beds I just purchased. Love your channel. It has been a wealth of knowledge.

  • @notmyfault6835
    @notmyfault6835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    CONGRATS ON 500K + 🌱🌱🌱 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

  • @emilyl.h9428
    @emilyl.h9428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The timing of this was perfect. was looking to plant on my apartment patio this week! I was especially looking into the grow bags. Thank you!

  • @gardeningwithacountrygirl
    @gardeningwithacountrygirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Idk how you knew that I needed to see this, but thank you.🙌 I'm planting on a 3rd floor balcony, and I'd love to have that modular balcony planter. Please do more videos on growing in containers for small spaces. Particularly, I'd love to know more of your ideas on what grows well in some of these vertical planters. I have an Over-the-balcony planter, a wall planter, and 6 hanging baskets. You gave that wonderful idea about putting peas in the hanging baskets. That's the kind of content I need. 👍

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @AnalyticalChick
      @AnalyticalChick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I requested help for gardening as an apartment dweller. My tomato plants keep dying. A bunch of pea plants died too. I think they got over watered. I have my plants in my tub and I think the shower dripped on them and drowned them.

    • @meganwood1564
      @meganwood1564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalyticalChick Join his Facebook group :) so many great people offering great advice from all areas of the world. Highly recommend. They have already helped me

    • @rhawclub2554
      @rhawclub2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      keep an eye on our channel if you want to see some vertical veg growing on a balcony! we have a lot of content coming up, all grown in balcony containers :)

  • @dawnpiper5883
    @dawnpiper5883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The shoe rack that was superb WHAT A GREAT IDEA

  • @justsomesaltyboi8716
    @justsomesaltyboi8716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    living with my parents, I started to garden and as someone who is the first in the family to try to grow their own garden for tea (huge tea enthusiast) and cooking, I've decided to try it and see what I can do. I've seen all over the internet about what is good soil and what is a good fertilizer and some others have contradicted that. I've had to sow my herbs from seed and I'm waiting for them to germinate (started them directly in their containers on the 12th of April 2021) and the gardening community has just been so kind and so informative! some think for a young man to get into gardening that they are interested in growing pot but that is quite the opposite. so my starting herbs are lemon balm, spearmint, and cilantro. I'm going to be growing them indoors and I think it would be nice for in my room to have some plant life and the smells of the oils cleaning up my room. my soil choices were limited but I was advised that Miracle-Gro's moisture control potting mix is great for the herbs and so I had to get them. the mint i was recommended from bonnie to use the inorganic miracle-gro all-purpose but I have seen that was more expensive than the miracle-gro performance organic edibles mix and according to the site of miracle-gro, the organic one is specifically for veggies and herbs. what herbs I don't know but I guess I will find out. I think what I'm going to do is when it comes to feeding time, I'm going to put in a half dose of what is recommended and if the plants need more ill go a quarter up since from my research these herbs don't need that much feeding for the most part. I don't want to give them too much so they go all outgrowing in size rather than potency but we'll see how this goes. kinda nervous but also kinda excited at the same time. thank you so much for having the idea of a channel for growing veg and herbs and being honest with all of your tips and advice! it's because of people like you that I can make this dream closer than if I were alone!

  • @inthrutheoutdoor5849
    @inthrutheoutdoor5849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I live in the country on 2 acres of land and I still have to garden on my deck. I have a major deer infestation (lol) and they eat everything I plant...So this is a great video for anyone who needs to keep their plants off of the ground, not just apartments.

    • @rickytorres9089
      @rickytorres9089 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had you tried throned plants, even as a preliminary defense mean? Native plantings might do well for this. Padded catcus for example, grow QUITE vigorously if kept well and consistently moisten (ironically I know) and the soil surronding them enriched with organic matters just like the rest of the soil.

  • @malgorzatamalys1953
    @malgorzatamalys1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started to watch your channel and my garden got so much better. Thank you

  • @ashleypaling1951
    @ashleypaling1951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes!! Thank you so much, as always, for your clear an informative content. It’s no wonder 499,999 + other people want to see your stuff! I especially appreciated what you touched upon at the end of the video. If you’re passionate about gardening and only have a small space to cultivate, you realistically will not be able to provide 100% of your own food, AND THAT’S OKAY! I think I needed to hear that. Congrats again on 500K!

  • @BrookeGlaser
    @BrookeGlaser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is so helpful, thank you! I would love any advice for growing indoors in an apartment. I unfortunately don’t have access to a patio or any outdoor space. But these ideas are definitely something helpful to experiment with even indoors! I’d never heard of grow bags before.

    • @graceboykin
      @graceboykin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same same! No balcony or outdoor space :( Hope you find stuff that works.

    • @EliB0217
      @EliB0217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have either of you found solutions? I dont have a balcony either, and so not a bunch of light I can get plants> i really want to start

    • @BrookeGlaser
      @BrookeGlaser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@EliB0217 Honestly? Just try with the light that you have! If you've got a window sill that's wide enough you can use some of the planter boxes in this video. if not, you can maybe try a hanging pot in the window, either hung from the ceiling, the curtain rack, or you can get a mobile wardrobe rack and hang plants from there. Depending on how much light you actually do get, there's lots of indoor plants that don't actually need much light. And many herbs that you can easily grow inside (basil is a great one!). Don't be afraid to experiment and just try things. Every 'failed' attempt with a plant will be a lesson you learned and will help you with all the rest of your plants. Go for it!

    • @EliB0217
      @EliB0217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrookeGlaser Thank you for your response, thats definitely what I needed to hear. Wish you all the best

  • @GoodThingsEtc
    @GoodThingsEtc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Kevin! Gardening saved me during Covid! I learned alot about Gardening and recommend you to all of my friends and prepper channels!

  • @Donna_G
    @Donna_G 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've heard of using the shoe holder as a way to grow plants in a small space. I haven't tried it; but, have been looking for one of those things at thrift stores and will continue to do so once the thrift stores open back up. I've just never felt the need to buy one for shoe storage; because, I don't have that many shoes. I think it's a good idea.

    • @jeffriffel4364
      @jeffriffel4364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Be careful getting a used one, foot fungus and plants aren't a good mix.

    • @kwong6884
      @kwong6884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I sometimes see these at pound shops/ dollar stores. That way you can get a new one.

    • @dreamrider413
      @dreamrider413 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sometimes find shoe racks at Marshall's, T.J. Max and Home Goods for a good price.

  • @cassandragurule5385
    @cassandragurule5385 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Rewatching this and your subscribers have grown so much! 3.51m!! Well deserved.

  • @seanbernardo4067
    @seanbernardo4067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I think the 500k subs is due to the fact that you know what your talkin about...I recently started a raised bed garden for sum veggies and ur the #1 cat I go to for tips and tricks so thank you for sharing ur knowledge with us rookies

  • @loriflarson4236
    @loriflarson4236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the shoe rack idea. I'm definitely going to try it!

  • @lustraveller717
    @lustraveller717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a reason that you have over 500,000 viewers, you do a great job! I really enjoy your videos and you are very knowledgeable. I recently retired and have more time to garden, both vege and flowers. I love the grow bags! Thanks for the video.

  • @jennyvasques9634
    @jennyvasques9634 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm starting gardening this year but I have been watching your videos since last year and thought that all your ideas were too advanced for me, that I'm just starting. So I am really happy that I found this video and the one another one when you started setting grow bags. That is sort of what I am going to be doing so it gives me hope that by at least starting like that I will definitely improve little by little like you! Thank you so much for sharing all your intake from your journey!

  • @jtamsmom5
    @jtamsmom5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started using grow bags. I love them.

  • @FairyFrequencyASMR
    @FairyFrequencyASMR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an excellent way to garden if you live in apartments. Love that window planter that fits over the railing. We have two daughters that live in apartments that would love these ideas. Going to share this video with them. Wishing you a fantastic week ♡

  • @Moshthun
    @Moshthun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You thank us, but we should be thanking you.
    Many don't know how to keep a garden, a farm, many haven't even tried it out. You're preserving and spreading knowledge, and showing people how to become more self reliant. You're doing something good.
    Thank you!

  • @heysuz701
    @heysuz701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats on 500k! ❤️ and a tip for the coconut liners...here in north TX it gets hot and windy so they dry out fast. I use a plastic grocery bag with slits cut in the bottoms to fill with soil and set in them, then trim off whatever plastic sticks out over the top. Still gets enough drainage but I can water once a day instead of 3 times since it dries out slower.

  • @MissHaneul
    @MissHaneul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a new-ish subscriber, and found you while looking up tips for indoor plants. I have a very finicky maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana that I've been fighting with for two years and was looking for new ideas on how to get it growing a little better and sure enough I found the info here! What a bonus that you also do small space and balcony gardening! I find gardening is my therapy in the summertime and really keeps me off antidepressants. Plants saved my life! Thank you for all the tips, and tricks for small space gardening. I had some success with tomatoes and strawberries on my 6th floor balcony, so this year I'm being bold and going with tomato, radish, carrot, pea, strawberry and raspberry, as well as a bunch of different flowers. You may or may not be tempting me to go for some lettuce too ;)

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear this on your maranta! Good luck!

  • @allenhowell6664
    @allenhowell6664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for everything you've taught us Kevin. Beginning my journey in gardening has changed my outlook on life, and I appreciate the wealth of knowledge you have shared. Thank you 😊

  • @donnasalvador3070
    @donnasalvador3070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Planted my ginger yesterday thanks to you!

  • @reubennocos896
    @reubennocos896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came across your video two hours ago and subscribed, and kept watching. I've watched at least 8 videos so far and hooked. I just moved into a new apartment and excited. This particular video is quite helpful. Keep em coming and good luck on the new show and the book.

  • @always.elevate
    @always.elevate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude the shoe bag! That’s such a good idea.

  • @rivrrrat319
    @rivrrrat319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    500K hells yeah! We love you brother! ❤️

  • @KayleneKing
    @KayleneKing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I put my spinach in a container and so glad I did because it soaks up so many nutrients from the soil!

  • @OliverWilson2
    @OliverWilson2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on 500K man. We really appreciate these videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @hayoungman
    @hayoungman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some gardening spaces can be really intimidating for beginners so thank you for making videos that are so accessible!!

  • @Clarinda787
    @Clarinda787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have some acreage but I am starting an indoor winter garden this year. I love the fabric grow bags and the way they "air prune" the roots so they don't become rootbound. Now I'm off to find that multi-pocket grow bag. Thanks for the great videos!

  • @morganlewis5863
    @morganlewis5863 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the shoe rack idea. Thinking about hanging that on my fence with different types of lettuce! Thanks!

  • @jennilynduena1003
    @jennilynduena1003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man! that was an epic intro I nearly jumped off my seat! 😂😂😂 Nice idea for small space apartment with balcony.

  • @Lauralamontanaro
    @Lauralamontanaro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I noticed CaliKim's smart pot you've got there!! Love watching her channel as well, you guys are really awesome!!

    • @AnalyticalChick
      @AnalyticalChick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Epic and CaliKim are good for beginners. I like and am subbed to Steven Corbett, but most of his videos are for people more involved than a beginner like me.

  • @AlonzoWhite
    @AlonzoWhite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on your subscribers' milestone! I love what you provide for us. Keep it up!!

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

    • @AlonzoWhite
      @AlonzoWhite 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@epicgardening YW - Your videos are giving me the courage to try gardening at my townhome in Arington, VA. I hope to get started within the next week or 2.

  • @terset9912
    @terset9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great site, just found you today... been thinking about a small patio garden for years : " grow your own greens", lol... I think now you have gotten me started, thank you so much !

  • @katiedid60
    @katiedid60 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yess just sat down for lunch and needed something to watch!

  • @julie-joywilliams7280
    @julie-joywilliams7280 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Hey Kevin... You deserve the 5K and more and I will and have been telling all my friends and especially those that thought they could never garden about your channel... I have been gardening on and off for a few years now and have had large gardens at one time and still learn many new things along the way and some form you!!! You are doing an awesome service with your channel. keep the good work up and I think even the first timer with no space should try the shoe bag technique... so rewarding I have done a whole decorative wall with that idea once and it was so rewarding beautiful and easy especially if you hook up a simple drip system on to it... thank you for your good ideas calming voice and now I will look for your books next... Salamat ... and San Diego seems the perfect climate to garden in too...

    • @julie-joywilliams7280
      @julie-joywilliams7280 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh and count me in on your new channel too can't wait... too kewl..........

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for spreading the word...Salamat!

  • @normalynn3
    @normalynn3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on over 500 thousand 🌟🚨🥰. I love you content, thanks for being here for us! God bless!

  • @liamsavarese3753
    @liamsavarese3753 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so amazing because you have helped so many people who are starting gardening and are on a balcony. I love that people who don't have a large space can garden from a balcony or terrace. Love your informative videos

  • @carrieclarke4238
    @carrieclarke4238 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been wanting to start a garden and have been watching your videos to learn. Thanks so much for your videos. Got my first bed ready for planting and waiting for the last frost to plant.

  • @jeffriffel4364
    @jeffriffel4364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My wife was watching tictok I saw a guy standing outside your yard and said " That's Epic Gardening's. yard. She said yup I follow him you have both of us watching you hahaha.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL no way, send me the link!

    • @jeffriffel4364
      @jeffriffel4364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@epicgardening I don't Facebook Twitter or Instagram or tic tok for that matter she is asleep I'll see if she can pull it up. It was taken on your property looking out at a gut looking at your plants I thought the guy was crying.

    • @jeffriffel4364
      @jeffriffel4364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@epicgardening how do I send you pictures?

    • @SurferGirlAllAroundTheWorld
      @SurferGirlAllAroundTheWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ah no way! I want to see that too!

    • @MsSwitchblade13
      @MsSwitchblade13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg I want to see that video 😂

  • @seda_in_wonderland
    @seda_in_wonderland 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am growing a lot in my balcony in Istanbul! So hi from the other part of the world! Love your channel!

  • @SpaceTacos60316
    @SpaceTacos60316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for all the fantastic information!! I'm getting started with a snake plant, a basil plant and I might add rosemary and a few more. I really, REALLY enjoy the way you teach to help us understand how to care for the plant better. I'm not very good w/them right now but would love to become much better both for cooking and natural remedies. Thanks again and now I'm off to go check out more of your videos.

  • @sergeiy9655
    @sergeiy9655 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fave gardening channel on TH-cam! Thanks!

  • @gardeningathome1645
    @gardeningathome1645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent ideas. I have also worked out my terrace garden, and I am growing a lot of veggies and flowers.

  • @onalennasehume4586
    @onalennasehume4586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    omg Kevin has a homestead❤ Wow I cant wait for you to upload content. Lol I've already clicked the bell icon

  • @millalamilla
    @millalamilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channel is my favorite. Thank you for always making helpful contents! I'm still a beginner.

  • @akmetalhead95
    @akmetalhead95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:32 "yo, this one died..." I dont know why, but laughed so hard at this. I had to replay it a few times😂
    On another note, I dipped my toes in gardening intermittently as a teenager, and never had any luck - but I recently decided last month that this was going to be the year I'd try to again, and learn more about it. I ended up with lots of bags of seeds and just went crazy with them, now I have more plants than I know what to do with and still don't fully know what I'm doing. I also live in Alaska, so it's kind of hard to find some things that specifically apply to my hardiness zone sometimes, when most gardeners on TH-cam are in warmer places, but there's still a lot of really useful information to be had that applies across the board. Anyway, I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel! I've learned a lot about gardening that I didn't previously know and it's been a huge inspiration for me. I live in a house where I can only container garden, and so I have an abundance of plants in pots hanging out in my backyard, and just got a few grow bags to try out. I have a bunch of new seedlings I started in jiffy seed starters that are going to need to be potted soon, so my issue will be getting enough containers for that plants as they grow, and not going over my low budget. 🤔 I hope I can maintain all these plants! Lol

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alaska is an awesome climate in the summer...you guys can grow GIANT veggies up there!

    • @akmetalhead95
      @akmetalhead95 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@epicgardening we hit record temps here last year, at just over 90 degrees! We were all dying. Lol but yeah, people do manage to grow massive plants up here. The contests at the Alaska State Fair always surprise me, with the pumpkins in excess of 1000 lbs, zucchinis that are over 50 lbs... etc. I'm excited to learn how to grow a wide variety of plants here. I'm going to try and grow some mammoth sunflowers at the border of my yard!

  • @Meashayshay2
    @Meashayshay2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That shoe rack idea for growing is so creative! I have one I bought for my art supplies instead of shoes lol. Now I'm thinking of buying another one just to grow some herbs and flowers too.

  • @SurferGirlAllAroundTheWorld
    @SurferGirlAllAroundTheWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again, so happy for you! 500,000! Woot woot! 🥳🥳🥳

  • @nataliemacam7821
    @nataliemacam7821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing what you love. Learning a lot.

  • @s.velez-lorenzo7895
    @s.velez-lorenzo7895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your ideas! I live in an apartment in Brooklyn, NY and That's my one of my hobbies. Especially, growing your culinary herbs to save some money. Wishing you the very best. Dios te bendiga. In English it means God bless you.

  • @marygrott8095
    @marygrott8095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That multi-pocket grow bag looks very cool. I might get one for my son.

  • @maria45554
    @maria45554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant!!! Only yesterday I was leaving message requests for more videos like this. Thank you sooo much, you are truly inspiring!

  • @princesseeyore5181
    @princesseeyore5181 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you for all the tips and tricks and info! I started ordering gardening stuff a couple months ago when I was recovering from surgery and wish I would have waited a little bit. But that's alright. I'm learning a lot now and adjusting my pre-garden plan accordingly.

  • @SurferGirlAllAroundTheWorld
    @SurferGirlAllAroundTheWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That pop up and then straight to business. I like it! 😄

  • @sarahhowes8759
    @sarahhowes8759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love love!!! Congrats on 500k!

  • @eriklane4808
    @eriklane4808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, Kevin! I’ve been watching the number climb... Epic achievement!

  • @authenticallytrish
    @authenticallytrish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These products are so helpful!!! Been wondering how to do gardening without a balcony this year but these are great suggestions.

  • @spacks7
    @spacks7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Your tradescantia zebrina looks amazing! Goals for mine!

  • @elephantsong7782
    @elephantsong7782 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on 500k and the new channel,bud

  • @lynnstlaurent6789
    @lynnstlaurent6789 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a new subscriber and have been watching a few videos a day. It’s just getting to be gardening season here.

  • @vickipixiehallow1954tomlinson
    @vickipixiehallow1954tomlinson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for all the great info! I have never been good with plants, but you are giving me the confidence to try again!!!

  • @emm_bee
    @emm_bee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kevin came thru for the apartment dwellers! Whoop! I started a garden this season because the trails are closed to public (covid19) and I needed something to pass time, but I missed being close in nature. Well, ya can’t get any closer to nature then digging in the dirt! 😂 Who knew I’d enjoy gardening so much! Video is packed with info and to the point! Thank you and Congrats on the 500k subs 🎉🌟🎊

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here for you all!

    • @wmluna381
      @wmluna381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Growing anything good this year?

  • @adisneylandmommy
    @adisneylandmommy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These planters are amazing! I just pre-ordered one of your garden beds from another video and wanted to tell you how stoked I am to get it! I’m really looking forward to updating my front yard to a full vegetable garden

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, amazing...thank you so much for your order and I can't wait to get it to you!

    • @adisneylandmommy
      @adisneylandmommy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Epic Gardening me too! It’s my Mother’s Day present. As soon as you’re stocked with more I’m prolly gonna order a few more to complete my garden!

  • @MsSwitchblade13
    @MsSwitchblade13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Kevin! As always another great video and one we've been waiting for. Us apt folks can only dream of a homestead. But you're right, we can think of this like our practice runs. Congrats on the 500K!. 🌹🌱🌾🍅 You deserve it!

  • @Ree11Ree
    @Ree11Ree 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS ! I enjoy your gardening tutorials. You have some user friendly tips that have really helped.

  • @twobluestripes
    @twobluestripes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really excited about this video and new channel. I am on a 2nd story covered patio and trying to get it cleaned up and get started. My next challenge is water. There is no faucet on my balcony. I also have VERY hard water in north OC. I was considering a hose that hooks to my kitchen sink and can stretch to reach the balcony, but I would also like to devise a rainwater collection system (which could double to protect my neighbor below from getting dripped on, as her patio extends past the balcony edge)! I especially want to grow citrus trees, herbs, and greens, but would also love to do strawberries, raspberries/blackberries, and tomatoes. I am excited by grow bags (I think trees might last longer in them by not getting pot bound?) and hope that I can convert some to be self-watering. I would love to see what you think of edibles in self-watering or water-efficient containers, as well as balcony-contained drip systems.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the way you're thinking about this! I'll add some of these q's to future vids

  • @willow4191
    @willow4191 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a new subscriber. I'm so excited for your channel. I have only watched a couple videos but have already learned so much.

  • @Potatoailesi
    @Potatoailesi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You look exactly like the bartender from Atypical. Btw thanks for your videos they have helped me a ton cuz I have a tiny apt garden. Hello from Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷

  • @MTB_adventures_with_Sam
    @MTB_adventures_with_Sam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay I love container gardening

  • @rickytorres9089
    @rickytorres9089 ปีที่แล้ว

    VERY neat takes on the shoe racks. The only thing though as you said, make sure you limit to annuals that way you can recompost, remix, cycle through etc the soils. Since you obviously can't mulch or whats not.

  • @agnespm4181
    @agnespm4181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thank you so much - from Mary in Ireland

  • @walleyeye
    @walleyeye 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ur videos!!! Learned a lot from this video as we grow all our plants in containers. Mostly food plants. Thx

  • @justicebriana7508
    @justicebriana7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent content, easy things we can start right away!

  • @TomKing.
    @TomKing. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the 500K! Keep up the good work!

  • @melatn
    @melatn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this is so helpful. I'm just about to start a balcony garden in London. I have no experience beyond houseplants, my balcony is surrounded by high rise buildings so light is limited and summer is ending so it will probably be a disaster but I'll learn and am really looking forward to it 😊

  • @amandaheshka5684
    @amandaheshka5684 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Supergrats on 500k! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.👊

  • @neah3279
    @neah3279 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I’ve been waiting for information on balcony gardening. Perfect timing. Congratulations on making over 500k. Love this channel. Just subscribed to the new channel. I’m excited to see what’s coming.

  • @suzanmaloy2077
    @suzanmaloy2077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations 🎉 you deserve the subscriptions. Thank you for all you do.

  • @robmoss3501
    @robmoss3501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Because of the covid 19 virus I’ve been doing a lot of gardening. Watching your vlogs has helped a lot. It’s my first time growing veg so wish me luck.

  • @NorthWoodsRestoration1
    @NorthWoodsRestoration1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how time flys and boom another 500k subbies keep doin ya thang man

  • @harreetteB477
    @harreetteB477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, the pop up from behind the plants was a fun intro!

  • @dawndawn6946
    @dawndawn6946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on 500K!🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾🎊

  • @BlueyMcPhluey
    @BlueyMcPhluey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, great video, several different options I hadn't even heard of before

  • @tanluwils1736
    @tanluwils1736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats man!!! Very cool ideas to play with here. Thanks again!

  • @kgt9925
    @kgt9925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information. Thanks so much. You're a good teacher.

  • @abbey5574
    @abbey5574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The shoe rack!! How freakin genius!!!🤓🤓💡💡

  • @twistdeads
    @twistdeads 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love watching this now hearing you talk about reaching 500k subs and seeing 3 million 500k subs

  • @tontyrutinel7680
    @tontyrutinel7680 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job man! I just finished the dragon fruit series, subscribed and planted my own. Keep it up and thank you!

  • @madivithana8577
    @madivithana8577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I love your channel! I just moved to Oslo and only have a teensy balcony to grow anything. I've decided to make it into a vertical garden with a shelf and potted plants. Not having grown anything from scratch before this is new territory but I've already learnt so much watching the videos here! If you have any recommendations for plants that would survive the cold weather in Norway, I would really appreciate it!