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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Grab a GreenStalk: bit.ly/39HSU0Q - If you're a small-space apartment or balcony gardener, growing vertically is your best friend. You'll get WAY more yield out of the same square footage. These three planting ideas are tested by us over multiple season and proven to perform extremely well.
    00:00 - Intro
    00:45 - Strawberries
    02:06 - Beans
    03:30 - Bonus Options
    04:40 - Lettuce
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  • @epicgardening
    @epicgardening  Před 2 lety +44

    Beans work REALLY well, easily my #1 favorite in vertical systems. P.S. We sell GreenStalks directly on our store now! bit.ly/39HSU0Q

  • @robertsmith7869
    @robertsmith7869 Před rokem +38

    Thanks to you my wife had bought your book I got started gardening 14 years ago after Iraq gave me a reason for going on with life after brain surgery I look forward to growing season every year, my garden seems to get bigger lol and I get better and learn more.. thanks for everything!

  • @KatesGarden
    @KatesGarden Před 2 lety +233

    Seems to me you could grow lettuces on one side and sun loving ones on the other and reduce your need to rotate the tower. Thanks for another great video 👍😊

  • @iartistdotme
    @iartistdotme Před 2 lety +12

    I have 3 strawberry towers (Greenstalks), 1 lettuce tower, 1 spinach tower (fantastic), 1 bean tower, 1 pea tower, 2 flora entrance towers, and 1 greens tower. I LOVE them so much - not enough sun to grow in-ground and these are way easier to harvest, plant, upkeep few weeks, look over to destroy the bad bugs, keeps rabbits and deer away, and did I mention easy to water, weed, work? I succession plant and always have delicious fresh salad makings and 'treats' to eat while in the garden - sugar snaps, strawberries, spinach, etc. AWESOME!!!!

  • @rickeshpatel4025
    @rickeshpatel4025 Před 2 lety +39

    I got my vertical system from the dollar general it’s only 3 per container but it is really nice for under $10 😊

    • @krazedvintagemodel
      @krazedvintagemodel Před rokem +3

      Agreed. Green stalks are too expensive for some of us.

    • @Clickhereforvirus
      @Clickhereforvirus Před 4 měsíci +3

      Much better value. I got 12, I couldn’t fathom paying $169 for plastic

    • @prettyprincess8187
      @prettyprincess8187 Před 17 dny +1

      Mine is 4 per container and I got 10 layers from the dollar store for like $1 or less/ layer (can't remember, it was last year)

  • @jeannenation5698
    @jeannenation5698 Před 2 lety +23

    I have the 7 tier Greenstalk and the first year growing it. I planted it last month and have a good crop of Swiss Chard growing at the bottom tier and all kinds of different varieties of lettuce and spinach in all of the other ones. $3.00 for one lettuce at the grocery store, it will save me a lot! I start new seeds every 2 wks so I'll have plenty for ourselves and some to share. I would definitely get the spinner at the bottom so you can move it entirely in the shade later on in the year when it gets very hot or for spinning for even growing.

  • @leightontroxel1308
    @leightontroxel1308 Před 2 lety +23

    you guys should do a series one season that shows how you guys would plan out a plant a smaller garden (maybe 5x20ft) for a whole season. maybe throw other maintenance tips and best producers for that season

    • @florabescansaluers
      @florabescansaluers Před 2 lety +4

      Commenting to boost this! Somewhat similar to what AcreHomestead does but for in ground beds would be awesome!

    • @marymaddison5352
      @marymaddison5352 Před rokem +1

      yes please!

    • @ale347baker
      @ale347baker Před rokem +1

      Yes! I'm growing in 8 4x4 raised beds. That's 128 sq ft. For me i think that's all I will do and have time for, at least for now. Thats a great idea imo.

  • @unnamed2737
    @unnamed2737 Před rokem +11

    I’ve had wild success with my greenstalks, so much that I bought 7 throughout my first year using them. I’ve grown pretty much everything in them. I just planted a lettuce tower and a carrot tower and I’ll be planting two cooking greens towers. I also have a dedicated strawberry tower. Over the summer I grew beans, eggplants, tomatoes and peppers in different towers. I prefer to use a tower for only 1 or two similar plants because it’s easy to fertilize from the top so you want it to work for everything planted there. Love greenstalk and bought them as gifts and will be getting myself even more.

  • @cinemasianx
    @cinemasianx Před 2 lety +34

    I know you mentioned vertical growing in a shoe organizer a couple of years ago. I'd love to see a full video on that as an inexpensive means for us balcony gardeners that don't have space for the tower.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 2 lety +10

      Def!

    • @NancySteinVeganChef
      @NancySteinVeganChef Před rokem

      I have 2 greenstalks under a screened in patio. We do get full sun on our patio most of the day and they work beautiful for growing all sorts of veggies and greens. Because I am under a screened in patio in Florida I do crops that are self pollinating.

    • @tst1200
      @tst1200 Před 4 měsíci

      You can get the base and then they can also be used inside. Or also if height is the issue you cann split them up and do a 2 teir and a separate 3 tier. I was skeptical about it especially plastic thru snowy Winters in Nebraska but they've won me over.! Luv mine! Getting more!

  • @SpeedBump7807
    @SpeedBump7807 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I did a Tower of Basil and a Tower of Cascading Petunias.

  • @JJC82
    @JJC82 Před měsícem +1

    thanks Kevin - I am going to buy another greenstalk for the mothers day sale (I have your EG leaf teal version) - and was going back and forth whether or not to get the smaller pocket (leaf) or larger pocket (original) I think I am going with the larger pocket for peppers and salad greens. thanks!

  • @akplant-aholic7617
    @akplant-aholic7617 Před 2 lety +13

    Man, I really wanna get one of these sometime. I'm at work for a lot of the peak daytime hours a lot of the time, so it would be insanely cool to have one of these with a built in motor in the base to rotate, then a timer, so the tower could self-rotate and still give all the plants plenty of light, even if you can't be there! A fella can dream😂

    • @jasoncurtis2948
      @jasoncurtis2948 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Actually that wouldn’t be too hard to accomplish. A gear chain motor and a way to hold everything in place.

  • @SakthivelOrganics
    @SakthivelOrganics Před 2 lety +14

    Wow ! Love to try these type of vertical garden here in India 🇮🇳 ☺️🔥

    • @self-sufficiencyinthecity
      @self-sufficiencyinthecity Před 2 lety +1

      Also great for cities where you don't have much space,!

    • @SakthivelOrganics
      @SakthivelOrganics Před 2 lety +2

      @@self-sufficiencyinthecity true !! high population with low land spaces ! So only I do terrace gardening

  • @ivyblack8145
    @ivyblack8145 Před 2 lety +11

    My leaf has a bunch of difference lettuce, kale, arugula, spinach, and a few other things. Being able to walk outside again and just pick dinner has been great. My original is going to just have 4 different kinds of beans. There are only 3 of us, but its probably our most eaten vegetable. I just put the first batch of seeds in, but I can't wait to have that one full again.

  • @lbarmstrong1
    @lbarmstrong1 Před 9 měsíci

    I just got my Greenstalk garden yesterday and plan to plant after getting my soil tomorrow! Love the video and can't wait to read the comments! Thanks to all.

  • @user-ol8vd9cx6s
    @user-ol8vd9cx6s Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love the way you produce these informative videos and this one does a great job with the strawberries. Thanks.

  • @jeaniemario2093
    @jeaniemario2093 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, it's like you're speaking directly to me and about me. I have two greenstalk towers. One is exclusively for strawberries, and the other is for leafy greens, and in the summer I switch out the lettuces for beans and my favorite dwarf tomato, the tiny Tim. I bought the towers with lettuce and strawberries in mind, it's so great to grow them off the ground.

  • @jenanielson
    @jenanielson Před 2 lety

    I love my green stalks..i bought ONE last yr..reg one deep pocket grew so much greens last year..
    Bought the leaf planter this year which has my greens and pok choy..still a green..
    But in my deep pocket one I planted sprouting broccoli and cabbage..6 inch smaller head ones and they are doing great..harvesting the broccoli regularly and 2 heads so far of cabbage..im doing beans after the cold weather crops are done..love them!

  • @user-zs3xd5ym4j
    @user-zs3xd5ym4j Před rokem

    Thank you for your wonderful videos. I am a retired teacher. I have grown flowers for years, but started vegetable gardening 2 years ago. I think I made every rookie mistake! Your videos have taught me SO much. You are an excellent teacher and your work helps so many. Sending best wishes and much appreciation!

  • @brendastephens5893
    @brendastephens5893 Před 2 lety +3

    I have 3 Greenstalks all filled with strawberries! I love the Greenstalk and plan to add 2 more later this summer. They are so worth the price and it's American made and family owned.

  • @geraldskinner63
    @geraldskinner63 Před 2 lety +2

    Very Cool! I have the 5 tier ( mine is a 3) and it has worked well for lettuce, herbs, cherry tomatoes and a few bee attractive flowers. Thanks for the additional tips! Especially the strawberry suggestion.

  • @jenniferdavidek677
    @jenniferdavidek677 Před 2 lety

    I have 5 originals and 1 leaf and 2 towers I made out of a 32 gal tall trash can with holes made by a holesaw and a pvc pipe in the middle for water and feeding. All did fantastic for bush beans last year. I also got a decent yield for small saldette and cherrry tomatoes and jalepeno peppers as well as several herbs. My petunias and nasturtium did well in them too. I am switching from spring to summer plants in them now but the Swiss chard did outstanding and the spinach, brocolli rabe and asian cabbage did well too. Love these planters.

  • @anamarie4336
    @anamarie4336 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos. I’ve learned a lot from the channel and I grow quite a few of the same things as you. Nothing better than fresh green beans. I grow everything vertically because I’m in the Caribbean on a steep hill.
    I built my beds into the hill and then made trellises for beans, tomatoes but everything, even my herbs are all growing vertically. Nothing is flat here, it’s a lot of retaining walls and vertical growing. My small kitchen garden is 15 feet higher at the top if you are standing at the bottom.

  • @CityPrepping
    @CityPrepping Před rokem +5

    Very nice…I am actively looking for these more space efficient setups. Thank you!

  • @StefaniStevensBand
    @StefaniStevensBand Před 2 lety

    I love my Greenstalk- I planted most from seeds. Dwarf carrots, bush beans, spinach, cosmos, basil, lemon balm, lettuce, strawberries and cherry tomatoes for the frame section. 🌿💗👍🏼 hi from Oceanside !!

  • @ThirdCoastGardening
    @ThirdCoastGardening Před 2 lety +1

    I love these towers. I have two of them. I grew onions and leeks in them this year. I made some potato leek soup with the keeps I free in my greenstalk tower.

  • @catamountvc
    @catamountvc Před 2 lety

    This vid is perfectly timed! I’ve convinced a handful of neighbors to adopt the greenstalk system on their decks for summer perfect tomatoes, peppers and herbs!

  • @cubanmama4564
    @cubanmama4564 Před 2 lety +2

    I have two Green Stalk towers. I have been growing strawberries and herbs in both for the past 2 years. They are a great investment.

  • @shoshannahhenderson7125

    This is absolutely awesome! What a fantastic idea

  • @PorchGardeningWithPassion
    @PorchGardeningWithPassion Před 3 měsíci +1

    What a great idea! I may do something like this for herbs like lemon balm and basil too.

  • @tonimiles3889
    @tonimiles3889 Před 2 lety +1

    I bought my very 1st Greenstalk after watching your video on growing beans. Now I have 6 and I use mine to grow lettuce, beans, strawberries, and misc items to see how they do compared to in my raised beds. I've tried Carrots, Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeno, Serrano peppers, Ancho chili peppers and Swiss Chard.

  • @rhyothemisprinceps1617
    @rhyothemisprinceps1617 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This planter seems ideal for my needs but for one thing - I really don't want more plastic in my life. It might seem an odd concern since I want to use them in my back yard which is surrounded by vinyl fencing, but I had no control over the fence material since my HOA requires it. I wonder if I could make something similar out of cedar or wicker? Maybe make a basket that has a similar shape that stacks? It would not last long, but I'd rather have to re-make it each season than buy more plastic stuff.

  • @donnaikin7397
    @donnaikin7397 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the video!
    I just planted some strawberry plants in my vertical pot. I’m doing flowers in the other, this year.

  • @GmamaGrowz
    @GmamaGrowz Před 2 lety

    I 💚 vertical gardening 🤩 Thanks for sharing!

  • @nildaotero2933
    @nildaotero2933 Před rokem

    Love the vertical pots ❤

  • @jillianleblanc9370
    @jillianleblanc9370 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection ❤❤

  • @shannonpoynter560
    @shannonpoynter560 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love this garden! I first saw it on your channel! I have a “cocktail” one I’m doing with herbs and flowers for summer cocktails…and cooking! First saw them on your channel

  • @catiepower3550
    @catiepower3550 Před 2 lety

    I’m hoping to put two green stalks in my garden eventually. I have so much to do and that’s sort of in the tale end of my list. The expansion is so big I have to break it up. I’d say 80% was done this year. Fence expansion tripling my space, replacement of all raised beds to be metal, two new trellises, blueberries, apples, a memorial garden/pollinator habitat, and so much mulch…I have another trellis, 6 raised beds and a greenhouse to get in over this fall/winter. Hoping to finally just plant and maintain next spring. Fingers crossed. So much learning, so much work but it’s so rewarding and looking exactly how I imagined.

  • @deewinston5651
    @deewinston5651 Před rokem

    Thank you Eric.

  • @jessstone7486
    @jessstone7486 Před 3 měsíci

    This is fantastic! another terrific idea, thank you~

  • @shannvid
    @shannvid Před 2 lety

    Just planted my first greenstalk yesterday and I already think I need a second one!

  • @eccentricbeliever7
    @eccentricbeliever7 Před 2 lety +6

    There's an absolutely legendary couple of videos from Sea Spring Seeds on how pot size controls the harvest from chili plants. I'm sure it depends on the variety as well but I think it might be that instead of 6 shishito plants, if you grow one in a large pot you'd get a lot more yield.

  • @ceceezz
    @ceceezz Před 2 lety

    Hi everyone! so great to see so many likes, very encouraging that so many are interested in gardening.

  • @sarahmunoz14
    @sarahmunoz14 Před 2 lety +10

    I wish you had talked about what type of soil mix to use and watering the GreenStalks. I am about to give mine away as nothing has been successful in it. I have tried some very expensive soil mixes and it always compacts. I also can’t seem to get the watering right.

    • @dawnbrady152
      @dawnbrady152 Před 2 lety +3

      For watering, tower must be level, make sure grey trays aren't clogged up with soil and holes are aligned with pockets. new soil: water whole system at least 3 times over a 12 hour time period to thoroughly moisten soil. Any light, potting mix is supposed to work. Pro-mix is a recommended mix. I have to say I'm having a hard time finding such mixes. Also liquid fertilizer recommended every 10 days to 2 weeks. That's all I know. I'm sorry it has been difficult for you.

    • @StefaniStevensBand
      @StefaniStevensBand Před 2 lety

      I found a small cork , placed it in each level to avoid getting soil in that area, remove and repeat on each level. I mixed a good potting soil with worm castings and pearlite for air circulation. Don’t overwater…. If say basil likes more water than what’s above, dash a little water on basil.

    • @tonimiles3889
      @tonimiles3889 Před 2 lety +1

      I use Happy Frog potting soil in my Greenstalks now. I tried some other popular potting mixes, but after the 1st year I dumped them out and replaced it with HF. All I do at the beginning of the season is add some worm casting, coconut coir, perlite and vermiculite to top them off and use liquid fertilizer once a week.

    • @lbarmstrong1
      @lbarmstrong1 Před 9 měsíci

      You can use some painters tape over the openings to avoid getting soil inside, then after planting, take the tape off to stack!@@dawnbrady152

  • @ineslazaro3870
    @ineslazaro3870 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi! Although I don't have a garden I want to have one someday, and I'll make sure to use you tips!

  • @ColeSpolaric
    @ColeSpolaric Před 2 lety

    I just planted out my chocolate brown leaf that I got on clearance at the end of last season. Can't wait to get strawberries now!

  • @johnkeyes5719
    @johnkeyes5719 Před 2 lety

    Great channel, Kevin. Just found you. The way you explain and show , is exceptional. You come across very knowledgeable and your presentation style is spot on....I am already a fan...

  • @chrishammond6781
    @chrishammond6781 Před 3 měsíci

    Excited to grow all peppers so hard to pick a favorite

  • @witchstix
    @witchstix Před 2 lety +17

    I really wish you had touched more on other things you grew and how that worked out for you. Your past videos have shown you planting out all those things you showed in the small clips, but there was never a follow up to how well they did. This video would have been a perfect opportunity.
    I would have loved to learn about the kales, chamomile and if you tried carrots in the green stalk. I've wanted to invest in this system for awhile and would love to buy one soon as I know the absolute diversity of things that truly make sense to grow in here.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 2 lety +13

      We can do a video on what didn't work! For the most part everything we've tried aside from HUGE plants work well

    • @witchstix
      @witchstix Před 2 lety +12

      @@epicgardening that would be totally amazing to have more follow ups. Kevin shows a lot of planting out content, but I really want to see how his garden plays out over the season. Don't get me wrong, I love the guide videos and all.
      But example A) that comes to mind, he planted out corn last year along with a couple squash plants that never made it into the video due to it being a guide on corn. But I'm really curious to see how a classic 3 sisters truly works throughout a season.

    • @flowerpixel
      @flowerpixel Před 2 lety +3

      AGREE, I actually had cherry tomatoes in my greenstalk but freaked out bc of Jacques container tomato video. It doesn't look like they'd have enough space so I moved them. Also I think it's important to note he said dwarf tomatoes. But regular sized peppers are okay? I'm a little bit torn on what relatively "larger" plants I can grow in summer months. Obviously strawberries...then maybe dwarf varieties of tomatoes, peppers, not sure what else

    • @dorseybox5833
      @dorseybox5833 Před rokem

      Can this garden be knocked over by the wind?

    • @umiluv
      @umiluv Před 4 měsíci

      @@dorseybox5833- only if it’s not watered.

  • @equusamie
    @equusamie Před 2 lety +18

    Perfect timing as always, Kevin! I was just putting fresh soil in my GreenStalk and trying to decide what to plant! We grew strawberries, bush beans, and peppers in our GreenStalk for it's first season last year. I was trying to decide if we should grow the same plants again this year! Thank you! 🌱♥️

  • @LLAMA-LLAMA
    @LLAMA-LLAMA Před 2 lety +7

    Peppers and eggplants went nuts in my Greenstalks last year. I’ll hopefully be reproducing that this year🤞😅🤞. I’m also experimenting with tomatoes and butternut squash this year. I’m very lucky and haven’t needed the spinner. The sun goes directly over them and the side that gets a little less I just plant things that don’t mind it. Thanks for the great suggestions!

  • @KeeKeeSoto
    @KeeKeeSoto Před 2 lety

    I've got all of those in my greenstalks except the strawberries! Great planting 🤗🌿

  • @brichter4669
    @brichter4669 Před 2 lety

    I purchased 2 of the GreenStalk vertical planters late Sep 2021. I live in south Texas and planted seeds mid-Oct. thinking I would have veggies by mid-Dec. Well...that didn't happen. Guess I planted too late. So mid-April, I directly planted green bean seeds, tiny yellow onion bulbs and leaf lettuce in the GS planter. The green beans and onions germinated well and are growing nicely, but the leaf lettuce is a bust. I direct seeded in the planter, and they aren't germinating well at all. Not sure why. Maybe it got too hot too soon for the lettuce to germinate. What I have learned growing veggies in the vertical planter is - don't plant large veggies like turnips, kohlrabi, etc. There just isn't enough surface space in one pocket for multiple veggies to grow big. This year I am using grow bags too. Kevin, I bought your book about grow bags, have enjoyed reading it and learned some great information from you. The grow bags are doing well, much better than the vertical planter. It got really hot here in April, which is unusual for this time of year, and has stayed hot. I moved my grow bags and vertical planters under the outdoor pergola so they get some sun and shade with the overhead slats, hoping to ease the growing stress of 90°-100° temps. If you have any tips or suggestions for a hot climate, I would love to know. Thanks.

  • @richsims6870
    @richsims6870 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the advice ! Semper fi all

  • @carolann1906
    @carolann1906 Před 2 lety

    Love, love my greenstalk

  • @sharonspopsandplants359

    Watching this is giving me and my daughter ideas

  • @jackiehorsley9263
    @jackiehorsley9263 Před 2 lety

    I agree growing lettuce and strawberry's and some of those others like Hurbs would grow great In a green stock

  • @thecooldude4371
    @thecooldude4371 Před 2 lety

    Hello 👋 epic gardening thanks🙏you for making my day

  • @user-oc1hi3gf6c
    @user-oc1hi3gf6c Před 4 měsíci

    Wow ! Love to try these type of vertical garden here in India 🇮🇳 ️

  • @williamreeder3660
    @williamreeder3660 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for a great video

  • @corinagoodwin7729
    @corinagoodwin7729 Před 2 lety

    I have two 7-tier green stalks and they're great! Last year we grew strawberries BUT we didn't protect them through the winter (zone 6) and unfortunately all but one of the strawberry plants died. We have some in-ground strawberry plants, so I'm hoping we can save enough runners this year to fill up our towers again next year. I have noticed that we have so many more pest problems with in-ground strawberries than in the towers, so I think that is an added reason to use the towers. I just can't seem to get any ripe in-ground strawberries before the bunnies, chipmunks, squirrels, and birds. This year I've filled the towers with flowers for the pollinators.

  • @thirstylilguy
    @thirstylilguy Před 2 lety

    i have one for garlic, one for greens, and one.. mint has taken over. I really like the bean idea, think ill clear out the mint and make way for a bean tower this year.

  • @justinarnold7725
    @justinarnold7725 Před 2 lety

    Another great Greenstalk promo video Eric

  • @raysconcretesolutions
    @raysconcretesolutions Před 3 měsíci

    Peppers and eggplants went nuts in my Greenstalks last year. I’ll hopefully be reproducing that this year. I’m also experimenting with tomatoes and butternut squash this year. I’m very lucky and haven’t needed the spinner. The sun goes directly over them and the side that gets a little less I just plant things that don’t mind it. Thanks for the great suggestions!

  • @milenameguerditchian5854

    I’m new here (and to gardening 😅), but so glad I found your channel Kevin! You’re so informative! Thank you for your videos. Question: do you think growing garlic in the green stalk would work well? Have you tried it?

  • @patriciapfahl2189
    @patriciapfahl2189 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @willmallory9085
    @willmallory9085 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video Brother

  • @CordovaLabs
    @CordovaLabs Před 2 lety +7

    Excellent video as always.
    The backbone of my garden for the last few years has been the GreenStalk system. This year I am doing almost everything you suggested, with the exception of lettuce due to heat (we are already over 100F), in my 5 towers. I am doing Chard and Chinese Spinach as my greens; and they are already taking off.
    As you mentioned it in passing Herbs & Tomatoes are also super easy to do in a GreenStalk. With some fancy trellis work, I have been success growing full size indeterminate tomatoes, but the small cherry style work best (I enjoy Orange Hat).
    Some other things that I have found do well in the GreenStalk are Ground Cherries (if you can keep up with all the fruit drops), Stevia, and Lemongrass (though cleaning out the root mass can be some work).
    I look forward to seeing how the Epic GreenStalks turn out and what you will do with them in the future.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 2 lety +3

      Honestly, they are such a solid system

    • @donnamcfarland162
      @donnamcfarland162 Před 5 měsíci

      @Epic gardening why do you prefer the green stalk system? Thank you. Just mindful of $$

  • @davidmorton8332
    @davidmorton8332 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff

  • @raycarns7971
    @raycarns7971 Před 2 lety

    Shishito peppers, lettuce, garlic chives have all done well in my green stalk. Will have to try beans.

  • @GM_____
    @GM_____ Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this. Do you find that planting on specific levels for the different watering requirements of different crops is helpful? Also, have you tried scallions or other onions in these?

  • @sweatfocusrepeatbelieve952

    Awesome video

  • @EmpressKadesh
    @EmpressKadesh Před 3 měsíci

    Finally discovered the Dollar Tree version just yesterday. Stoked! Those towers are expensive.

  • @lindasoaft9303
    @lindasoaft9303 Před 2 lety

    Grew lettuce and strawberries in my green stalk and the lettuce growth was amazing🥬🥬🥬

  • @Dylan-fc6mr
    @Dylan-fc6mr Před 2 lety

    I planted a ton of strawberries this year but the bugs love the leaves!

  • @ivahihopeful
    @ivahihopeful Před 2 lety

    Good video!

  • @EnuffsEnuff318
    @EnuffsEnuff318 Před 11 měsíci

    Really good video.

    • @gardening_with_waste
      @gardening_with_waste Před 9 měsíci

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  • @beybslifeintheus494
    @beybslifeintheus494 Před 2 lety

    Great vedio plant 🌹

  • @benbetterby6456
    @benbetterby6456 Před rokem

    I loved your intro!!!

  • @icouldjustscream
    @icouldjustscream Před 2 lety

    I saw a special edition greenstalk tower on the rusted garden. It was the most beautiful red colour! It was a while back and no shipping to Canada. 😥

  • @tst1200
    @tst1200 Před 4 měsíci

    i luv growing michigan mini .summon in mine too!

  • @thistleroots5151
    @thistleroots5151 Před 2 lety +2

    First year using green stalk. Love them. Here are some things I don’t think I’ll grow again in them: dun peas- too bushy and hard to fiddle with keeping them off other plants above, radishes/turnips- just not enough space to grow and let their greens flourish, English lavender- too hard to control the amount of water it gets vs the other cells above or below. But absolutely recommended for so many other things!

    • @flowerpixel
      @flowerpixel Před 2 lety

      Yes I tried radishes but our weather was unpredictable. Anyway they didn't grow. 3 per pocket is a lot bc the one that's more towards the back I don't think gets enough sun. I'm using the original 5 tier

    • @thistleroots5151
      @thistleroots5151 Před 2 lety

      @@flowerpixel mine grew really well, they just kept pushing themselves out of the soil early and the greens took over. Not to mention the pea vines pulled some out of the soil by trellising on the greens 😬

  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood513 Před rokem

    I have the original Tower project. But these newer ones look pretty nice too. And less expensive. Thanks.

    • @gardening_with_waste
      @gardening_with_waste Před 9 měsíci

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  • @NancySteinVeganChef
    @NancySteinVeganChef Před rokem

    I have 2 greenstalks and I live in Florida. I get full sun all day. I am growing lettuce, beans, nastriums, kale, collard, swiss chard, peppers, cherry tomatoes, dandelion, herbs, arugula and testing zucchini and bok choy. Last year I actually grew brussel sprouts in mine! We love our greenstalks no bending and no weeding!

    • @gardening_with_waste
      @gardening_with_waste Před 9 měsíci

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  • @carmenn5609
    @carmenn5609 Před 2 lety

    This is such a great idea, did you mentioned cherry tomatoes? Can I grow baby spinach? It's just me but if I can grow a few of my own stuff, what a savings and fresh from the garden. Thanks for the suggestions for small spaces, does it matter if it's in an enclosed patio?

  • @lindafaulkner7982
    @lindafaulkner7982 Před rokem

    Hi. What kind of soil would you use for growing carrots and beets? How many plants per section/pot?

  • @borracho-joe7255
    @borracho-joe7255 Před 2 lety

    Strawberries hands-down are the best in the tower with beans (dragon tongue) right behind it!

  • @tayamckay1019
    @tayamckay1019 Před 2 lety

    Big kev ! U th man ,I love beans! Vertical gardening….yeeAaaaaas!

  • @AbundantAcresHomestead

    We got some of the stackables at the dollar tree. They are quite a bit smaller than the greenstalks BUT for $1 ya cant beat em.

  • @raymondclark1785
    @raymondclark1785 Před 2 lety

    Last winter something happened to my strawberries and I didn't get much fruit but a lot of runners which I planted
    This year I'm going to have a ton of Strawberries :)

  • @ellenkuang8853
    @ellenkuang8853 Před 2 lety

    I gifted my labmate the original deeper celled ones (her ex is refusing to return it to her post-divorce 😒) and she straight up grew squash, cucumbers and peppers in it. It was amazing when it was covered on greenery and her 2 kids LOOOOVED it. I wish she could have it back cuz I guess her ex is leaving it to the wayside and the kids miss gardening in it a lot. 😢

  • @vanessaflores6594
    @vanessaflores6594 Před rokem

    When will these come back in stock in the stone color? I was interested in the 5 tier one. I have bought the grow bags and am excited to start planting in an 8x10 little area🙂

  • @vonruelmannrottweilers7145

    Can you explain how the watering works.

  • @DiggingForHealth
    @DiggingForHealth Před 2 lety

    Great suggestions! I have strawberries planted in our little planter tower. Green stalk is still on my wishlist for now! 😁

    • @CJ-qj3pk
      @CJ-qj3pk Před 2 lety +1

      You can buy individual sections as you can afford. You will love the towers.

    • @DiggingForHealth
      @DiggingForHealth Před 2 lety

      @@CJ-qj3pk I didn't realize that! That's so cool! Thank you!

  • @user-tq9bi3id5l
    @user-tq9bi3id5l Před měsícem

    Will strawberries produce more than 1 season in a Greenstalk? Love your videos and your presentation. Thank you.

  • @EmonyLP
    @EmonyLP Před 2 lety

    I've been coveting a bean tower for a couple of years now. Just watch out for giants!

  • @tracir3072
    @tracir3072 Před 2 lety +13

    Question: How often do you need to change the soil? Could you grow the lettuce indoors during the winter if you have sufficient light? And finally, thank you for the vids!

    • @self-sufficiencyinthecity
      @self-sufficiencyinthecity Před 2 lety +2

      You can certainly grow onions inside with fluorescent or LED light in winter, have to check re lettuces

    • @PerfectionInMotion69
      @PerfectionInMotion69 Před 2 lety +3

      Of course you can. There are people who have entire greenhouses that operate during snowy winters and produce fine.

    • @tracir3072
      @tracir3072 Před 2 lety +2

      @@self-sufficiencyinthecity thank you!

    • @tracir3072
      @tracir3072 Před 2 lety +1

      @@PerfectionInMotion69 thank you!

    • @jeaneisenhower8508
      @jeaneisenhower8508 Před 11 měsíci

      Has anyone tried using this system in their kitchen? That’s what I want to do.

  • @eriklane4808
    @eriklane4808 Před 2 lety

    Homage to the epic bean tower... Nice!

  • @lisalim4096
    @lisalim4096 Před 8 měsíci

    @epicgardening can you please please do shipping outside the US?

  • @martenalvarado7147
    @martenalvarado7147 Před 2 lety +11

    I built a strawberry tower with dollar tree stackable planters and they unfortunately dry out too quickly in our climate. I could probably make a soil mix with higher water retention, but those GreenStalks seem like they'll take care of that issue. Any idea how GreenStalks compare to the Garden Tower 2?

    • @ale347baker
      @ale347baker Před rokem +1

      The dollar store towers are very small. I think that could be the issue.