Spring Garden Starting Seeds Indoors - 6 Mistakes to Avoid / Spring Garden Series #1

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  • čas přidán 9. 02. 2019
  • In this video, I share how to start your seeds indoors for your spring garden and 6 mistakes to avoid when seed starting. Get your spring garden started with me - it’s quick, simple and inexpensive (and FUN)! Let’s grow our garden together!
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  • @CaliKim29
    @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +74

    Long day on set filming *cough cough* that would be would be 18 hours on and 6 hours off! Look forward to growing our spring gardens together! 🍅$10 FREE on me! Pre- order my new book “The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening” and get $10 off my Seed and Garden Shop (calikimgardenandhome.com) + a FREE download: details at bit.ly/CaliKimFirstTimeGardenerRaisedBedGardening.
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    Have you started your seeds yet? Thanks for watching!

    • @jameslewis1093
      @jameslewis1093 Před 5 lety

      Yes I have

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety

      Hello James - always exciting to get those spring seeds started, isn't it? Bet you can't wait to harvest! Looking forward to growing our spring gardens together!

    • @AnimeShinigami13
      @AnimeShinigami13 Před 5 lety

      i'm letting last year's kale go to seed! :D I've had kale seedlings survive getting coated in sleet and it actually made them brighter and perkier when they did!

    • @shirleyk623
      @shirleyk623 Před 5 lety

      Thanks. I will

    • @Sheywh12
      @Sheywh12 Před 5 lety

      CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Yes and Im trying to learn how to take them from indoors to outdoors a little each day and what temperature is safe and how to harden the plants off before bringing outdoors Lettuce and Herbs at this point Texas temps 63-70 degrees 2/18/19

  • @EliBueckert
    @EliBueckert Před 4 lety +727

    1. Don’t use soil from your garden: buy potting plant mix
    2. Don’t plant your seeds too deep
    3. Label your seeds
    4. Not enough or too much water
    5. Not enough overhead light. Get a grow light for indoors.
    6. Don’t give up!

    • @God4445
      @God4445 Před 4 lety +28

      I just did 45 plants and just used soil from my little garden 🤣🤣

    • @annerawls2065
      @annerawls2065 Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you

    • @wisdomterrell1638
      @wisdomterrell1638 Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you lol

    • @kaylabryson1932
      @kaylabryson1932 Před 4 lety +35

      Oh my gosh !! Frustrating video til I saw your comment ... thank you !!!

    • @TheAngeliaMusic
      @TheAngeliaMusic Před 4 lety +9

      Eli Bueckert thanks for skipping over for us

  • @jeanlofaso7997
    @jeanlofaso7997 Před 5 lety +831

    Put a coffee filter in the pot before you fill it with seed starting mix. When you water, the filter will allow the water to drain as well as prevent soil from washing out of the pot's drainage holes.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +40

      Great tip- thanks for sharing it!!

    • @gardentotablemixvideos3749
      @gardentotablemixvideos3749 Před 5 lety +9

      Jean Lofaso great tip, thank you for sharing.

    • @tonycritcher3419
      @tonycritcher3419 Před 5 lety +17

      or a piece of pantyhose

    • @leeh6705
      @leeh6705 Před 5 lety +14

      Loved loved this video! Zone 6 here. Usually buy transplants as I thought seedlings were too overwhelming. First year I had alll leggy plants and got discouraged. Thank you for this !

    • @pamelaboyd6509
      @pamelaboyd6509 Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks

  • @stellaluuk2713
    @stellaluuk2713 Před 5 lety +172

    The best part of growing from seed is you can grow varieties you won't find for sale in the garden centre, plus you save a fortune over buying the plants.

    • @jtrose6995
      @jtrose6995 Před 4 lety +12

      Stella Luuk and no spray with poison!

    • @NMW80
      @NMW80 Před 2 lety

      Yep and they taste better home grown imo especially if you take good care of them

  • @user-ip6pu4mk2m
    @user-ip6pu4mk2m Před 4 měsíci +7

    I grew pepper seedlings from the seeds inside a bell pepper and I put them in garden soil in the container you get mushrooms in when you buy them from the store. I kept that in my greenhouse and they are gorgeous. A beautiful green and doing so well.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 4 měsíci

      That's a great idea! Impressive! Keep that going!! CK

  • @americanhottopics7373
    @americanhottopics7373 Před 5 lety +28

    To help your seedlings grow stronger, be better prepared for transplanting and to cut back on acclimating time place a small aucilating fan on low to blow slightly on your seedlings as they grow.

  • @VallanaTrue
    @VallanaTrue Před 5 lety +68

    One year I found your videos mid July and started gardening. It was really late in the year but I followed your tips, started from seed, and grew 5 huge tomatoes on my balcony in a container! This year I live at a house and there is so much room for a garden. I'm gonna get started early start this time - so excited for a proper go this time!

  • @ronnicholson153
    @ronnicholson153 Před 4 lety +66

    If you re-use plant pots, make sure that you sterilise them first as you could transfer bacteria to the new plant’s

    • @deborahd8059
      @deborahd8059 Před 4 lety +3

      how do you sterilize them?

    • @lydiae.robles7580
      @lydiae.robles7580 Před 4 lety +7

      Deborah D.
      How To Wash and Disinfect Gardening Pots
      Step 1: Soapy Soak. After you knock any dry soil out of the pots, fill up your sink or a large bucket with warm water. ...
      Step 2: Manual Scrub. Soaking should get off most of the dirt, but take a look for any stubborn clods or mineral deposits. ...
      Step 3: Rinse. Give everything a good rinse. ...
      Step 4: Bleach Disinfectant Soak.
      Pots should be soaked in a solution of 1 part household bleach and 9 parts water for an hour, and then rinsed and soaked in clear water to remove any bleach residue that remains.

  • @CampMelp
    @CampMelp Před 5 lety +10

    This is my first spring in Southern California, and I'm so excited to have this resource to grow along with somebody in my neck of the woods!

  • @ZeeshanZakaria
    @ZeeshanZakaria Před 5 lety +18

    Out of so many videos out there for the starters, this one is the absolute best. It covers everything in good detail in just one video. Plus the video is excellently made. Thank you for sharing this knowledge and all the links.

  • @jellyroll2102
    @jellyroll2102 Před 5 lety +22

    Loved this video - I'm getting ready to start my first veggie garden - have only done ornamentals so far - and have been feeling a bit overwhelmed as I've also decided to start with seeds, which adds an extra challenge. But like you said, it's fun to experiment and I'm looking forward to seeing my first results...whatever they may be!

  • @victoriaoshea4865
    @victoriaoshea4865 Před 5 lety +5

    You are so encouraging you seem to know how disappointing it's been for me in the past to try to grow my garden I'll stick with it thanks a lot!

  • @Marihart24
    @Marihart24 Před 5 lety +11

    Love the energy and excitement, it makes learning how to grow a lot of fun:3!

  • @MooncrafterUTAU
    @MooncrafterUTAU Před rokem +5

    Please don't use peat pellets if you can avoid it - coconut coir provides much of the same benefits while being a renewable resource. Peat *isn't* renewable and collecting it destroys bog ecosystems that rely on it for filtering the water. It takes over a hundred years for the sphagnum moss to build up and decomp into peat, coir gets replaced often because it actually breaks down in your soil and if you're like me with heavy clay soil in Texas, it can seriously help combat against compaction and drainage issues.

  • @leahr6542
    @leahr6542 Před 5 lety +56

    Thank you for this! We move into our first home in a few weeks and there’s a ton of garden space. I’m a lifelong apartment dweller so I had no clue what to do. I have two trays started now!
    I appreciate your delivery. Clear but in-depth. Thank you thank you.

    • @ljlj6694
      @ljlj6694 Před 4 lety +1

      so how did you first garden go last year!! what did you grow and what did you learn from it? :)

    • @firesign4297
      @firesign4297 Před 4 lety +1

      Meeee too🤗😄🤗

  • @inthegardenwitheveliaflore4908

    Hello Cali Kim, I just got your seeds in the mail today. I am so excited to start my spring garden. Thank you for the speedy delivery and I really loved the smart pot. Thank you.

  • @naturesbliss2903
    @naturesbliss2903 Před 4 lety +2

    I just discovered your channel and have ordered your book and the spring collection and micro greens. Our last frost isn't till the middle of April, so I am super excited to start my own garden. I've never grown my own veggies, but always wanted to. Your channel is easy to follow and a great guide. I can't wait to get started!

  • @Vanessa-gk6lk
    @Vanessa-gk6lk Před 5 lety +8

    Excellent video!! Love the way you explain everything in detail. Very informative!

  • @virgilwalker683
    @virgilwalker683 Před rokem +4

    I use regular outside dirt to start my seeding. They grow fine. I live at Buffalo NY. I use grow lights. I also use my goldfish tank water to fertilize my plants.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for sharing; if that works for you go for it! Regular dirt can lack nutrients for a good strong starting soil...but heck, if it's working for you, keep doing it. You may want to try a test group with Seed Starting Mix...just for fun. Thanks for watching and commenting Virgil!

  • @izitinyou
    @izitinyou Před 3 lety

    This is one of the best videos I have ever seen for planting. Just an honest, humbled opinion. Thank you for the encouragement.

  • @maryraftery9232
    @maryraftery9232 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I am growing vegetable plants from seeds for the first time. My husband built me a raised garden bed on wheels, as the only good sun is on my concrete driveway. You provided great tips that I intend to incorporate in my endeavor. Thank you!

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 měsíci

      That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!!! LOVE this! Kudos to your husband, as well, Mary! CK

  • @Volkswagenitalia.
    @Volkswagenitalia. Před rokem +3

    You’ve just got the greatest personality! This video was super calming

  • @joesoutdoorplaces
    @joesoutdoorplaces Před 5 lety +20

    Hi Kim. I have pepper seedlings already well along the way. I planted my tomatoes today. All are heirloom varieties. I am experimenting to see which heirlooms will do well in Louisiana zone 8. Last year some the heirlooms I grew did better than the hybrids. I have never enjoyed gardening more that when I began starting my own seeds. It opens a huge world of possibilities as to which varieties you can grow, instead of depending on the big nurseries who stock the stores with only a few varieties. Thank you for encouraging and teaching people to sprout their own.

    • @johnvaughn3489
      @johnvaughn3489 Před 5 lety +2

      I'm above you in NW corner of Louisiana. I grew Rutgers Tomatoes last year and even with the drought, they did fairly well compared to others. Word of advice. Start raising your own worms for worm castings. Easy to do and pays off big time.

    • @MrGeemonty
      @MrGeemonty Před 5 lety

      @@johnvaughn3489 Yup, worm castings can get pricey. Saves money on fertilizers and waste disposal in the long run.

  • @walkbyfaithfamily9177
    @walkbyfaithfamily9177 Před 5 lety

    I enjoy watching you start seeds- you make it so simple! I am so eager to get going but I need to wait a few more weeks. Now I will be all refreshed on how to avoid mistakes! 🤗

  • @iwant.a.pepper
    @iwant.a.pepper Před 5 lety

    Another fabulous video!!! Love the whole setup... having my coffee and enjoying the patio with you both this Sunday morning. CG, I really love the feel of being there just on the opposite side of the table planting along with Kim :) And Kim, my favorite of all tips (even though they have all helped me) is number 6 never give up!!! This truly encompasses much more than I realized at first but you’ve always encouraged it through other tips... patience, experimenting, trying something new and many more! So much learned from gardening and growing from seed as well as from friends like yourselves that help guid me in what I may not have realized on my own...
    Enjoy your weekend you guys and thanks for letting me sit in and have my cup of coffee with you this morning :)

  • @sherriecleare1724
    @sherriecleare1724 Před 4 lety +4

    I am in the Bahamas, our winters are like 75 degrees Fahrenheit. I am planting basil chives rosemary red kidney beans and white beans.

  • @ruthkjar4003
    @ruthkjar4003 Před 5 lety +7

    Loved this! Thank you for doing a 101 class how to start seeds.

  • @rickyalexander927
    @rickyalexander927 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Kim! This was very informative. Watching along really helped me personally, being someone who learns better from watching and seeing and hearing. I appreciate you! God bless and Shalom and thank you!

  • @GRIND-ik7ql
    @GRIND-ik7ql Před 3 lety +1

    The first three rules I instinctively knew, but I didn't know about proper temperature, timing and lighting. Also, that light box is very clever and interesting. I see that having a creative mind to build comes in handy when finding places to germanate your seeds. Thank you for this video.

  • @Slytheringrrl2
    @Slytheringrrl2 Před 4 lety +4

    I like how you reviewed quickly throughout the video, each time you added a tip.

  • @im1cher
    @im1cher Před 5 lety +21

    “Super, super” good beginner video!

  • @ericsgranny8933
    @ericsgranny8933 Před 5 lety +1

    I am really anxious for spring! Will be starting seeds soon. Thanks for the advice.

  • @angelo844842
    @angelo844842 Před 3 lety

    Helped a lot! I’ve been trying to get into growing my own vegetables but never new how to do it properly. I either over water or add the garden soil to first. This literally helped me understand what’s good and bad!

  • @plants4ever48
    @plants4ever48 Před 5 lety +11

    Love the nice relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful cosy fire going in the background! Thanks for all those great tips!!👍🌱

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety

      Glad you’re enjoying the videos!! Thanks for watching!!

    • @robertbrittner6790
      @robertbrittner6790 Před 4 lety

      @@CaliKim29 could you please tell me the best company to buy seeds from i live in N.H. and frost ends late in ay...so i want a quality seed...thanks!

  • @buzzyanderson4131
    @buzzyanderson4131 Před 5 lety +11

    This is great information!
    Thanks for the “on the cheap” tips!

    • @kathrynsaari2331
      @kathrynsaari2331 Před 3 lety

      All I kept thinking the entire time... “this is suppose to be cheap?” Lol

  • @OldReddingFarm
    @OldReddingFarm Před 4 lety +2

    I love love your chimnea thing in the background it is so cozy looking !!

  • @bettinabinder4820
    @bettinabinder4820 Před 4 lety

    You are so supportive!

  • @ecocentrichomestead6783
    @ecocentrichomestead6783 Před 5 lety +3

    Another good reason for starting seeds indoors is that, often, it takes more heat for seeds to sprout than it takes the resulting plant to grow!
    I made the mistake of using garden soil my first try (last year) because I didn't want to buy soil that was shipped from who-knows-where ville. Hopefully I can learn to make seed starting mix from material I can get either myself or from local producers.

  • @SuperBre94
    @SuperBre94 Před 3 lety

    I love this page. It gives so much information to find everything you need. Thank you CaliKim. I will be ready Spring 2021.

  • @RADCOMJ1
    @RADCOMJ1 Před 2 lety

    Hahaha thanks, we're in England UK where sunshine is a distant memory and cold and rain are a way of life. Ive just bought a tonne of flower seeds and a few veg. We eat a lot of potatoes here but they are high carb. Really enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm

  • @madahikhan3352
    @madahikhan3352 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm really new to your to your channel but I'm amazed at all the great information you share with us! Thank you!

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words and super glad you’re enjoying the videos and finding them helpful!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @amandav6431
    @amandav6431 Před 5 lety +4

    This made me so excited to start but it’s a bit too early for my zone. However I have a plan written out and I can get my supplies together now! I will be starting tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zinnias and some herbs indoors. Cold tolerant veggies I start outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked. Can’t wait, great video!!

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +1

      Great organization Amanda!!Sounds like you are going to have a fabulous garden- keep me posted on your harvests!! Thanks for stopping by!!

  • @susan5933
    @susan5933 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for all the information I just got a greenhouse and live in Florida and I am excited to get started planting seeds!

  • @sallyhenry1716
    @sallyhenry1716 Před 5 lety

    Your excitement gets me motivated 😃! Super informative and fun video! Thanks 👩🏻‍🌾

  • @s.durbar1294
    @s.durbar1294 Před 5 lety +21

    This was so informative i feel compelled to return the favor lol

  • @God420Crush
    @God420Crush Před 5 lety +7

    Great content as always I already have my seedlings starting for this spring!

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +1

      Super job- so excited you will be growing along with me!! Thanks for watching!

  • @brittanymartinez8445
    @brittanymartinez8445 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for this! Been really wanted to get started and this is all the information i needed to get started!! 🥰

  • @judythornburg1131
    @judythornburg1131 Před 3 lety

    That was a great video. You answered and demonstrated every question I had about starting seeds.

  • @blessedtobehome_mobilehome

    Hi Kim I love your video. I live in Ireland and this will be our first year starting a garden. My kitchen is full of seedlings hope to get some out into a small green house we purchase soon. I think it's still a bit cold for planting in the 2 raised beds we built out of old fence boards. Wish us luck. Thank you for all your helpful videos.

    • @debforemam3956
      @debforemam3956 Před 5 lety

      Wish i could see what your doing. Your words to read are in the way to see anything

  • @plantingonpoint8365
    @plantingonpoint8365 Před 5 lety +3

    Great video - a thing that you should also do is to keep the plants outside before transplanting them into the soil. They need to adapt towards the new place.

  • @travieso111
    @travieso111 Před 4 lety +1

    This is a goldmine of information. Thank you 🙏🏼!

  • @ebonygibson4333
    @ebonygibson4333 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much all informative for all beginner gardening communities.
    Blessings

  • @nicolascharalambous5164
    @nicolascharalambous5164 Před 5 lety +5

    Hei Kim! I live in Norway, and started my tomato seeds indoors a week ago :) Love your videos! Starting, cucumber and squash next week :D

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +2

      Super Nicolas!! So excited you will be growing along with me!! Thanks for watching!

  • @anitahamlin2411
    @anitahamlin2411 Před 5 lety +4

    Love all the information! I already have some tomatoes and pepper plants I got from the garden center but I have not attempted the seeds for beets, squash, radishes, cucumbers, kale, spinach, basil, cilantro, and carrots. You have given me the courage to get going. Here in Southern California early is a good idea as the sun gets intense. Any tips for shade later would be welcome.

  • @SteveD12
    @SteveD12 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video - for avid gardeners this information is just assumed to be known but it's invaluable for new gardeners such as myself. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rec4mu898
    @rec4mu898 Před 5 lety +1

    Ohhh gosh thanks so much...I tried growing peppers 2 years ago..... I gave up...didn't know about the heat to germinate....will try this year😊

  • @KiraiBK
    @KiraiBK Před 5 lety +8

    I’m in Pittsburgh and just started about 12 varieties of peppers yesterday along with 8 slicer tomato varieties. I know I’ll have to transplant again before planting out in the garden but I am experimenting to see how much earlier I can get a harvest if I’m willing to do a little extra work in the spring. I don’t want to wait until August for tomatoes and peppers so we’ll see how this goes. Thanks for sharing your tips. Very informative video as always.

    • @TheOutdoorsman
      @TheOutdoorsman Před 5 lety +1

      Im up near Erie PA and getting ready to start peppers and tomatoes as well

    • @richardmiesell4785
      @richardmiesell4785 Před 5 lety +2

      If you plant them outside early and a frost gets forecast, cover them with a 3 gallon black container as the temperature dips below freezing. You often get those black container for free at nurseries. Some may have a low charge for used containers. But they will maintain heat around the plant. Add plastic tape over the weep holes if necessary to hold the heat in.

  • @ceecee8757
    @ceecee8757 Před 5 lety +9

    Thank you, Kim! This year, I'm going to get a head start on my purple tomatillos. I started them too late last year and fall came early and it got too cold. 😢 I appreciate all the tips and tricks. I love watching both you and Gary's channel. Much love from NW Florida.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +3

      Hey Cee Cee!! Thanks so much for the kind words and keep me posted on your tomatillos harvest!! Thanks for stopping by!!

    • @agood1
      @agood1 Před 2 lety

      i started everything way too late last year too

  • @jaynenewman7691
    @jaynenewman7691 Před 2 lety

    Was ready to give up ! Thank you so much!

  • @deepzraja
    @deepzraja Před 3 lety

    Wonderful and useful video. Love your spirit ❤

  • @mindfullivingtherapy
    @mindfullivingtherapy Před 5 lety +32

    This video is awesome! So happy I found you! Im introducing gardening to my 5 yo twin girls for our homeschool curriculum. I do not have a green thumb at all...lol!! But I think if I follow your instructions it'll be doable. My daughter loves sun flowers as well, so i think it'll fine to start growing them inside.

    • @leeh6705
      @leeh6705 Před 5 lety +2

      Rochelle Graham awesome curriculum! So much out there and so many easy veggies to grow! You got this!

    • @ILuvCaroline
      @ILuvCaroline Před 5 lety

      Gardening isn't that hard! You can do it! Gives you a new appreciation for farmers. Tomatoes, peppers and beans are the easiest of all! Just give tomatoes room to grow and make sure beans can climb unless they are a bush habit. You might also like Rainbow Gardens on CZcams she is great

    • @XinanX
      @XinanX Před 5 lety

      I started my Mammoth Sunflowers inside. They are absolutely beautiful. I'm going to transplant them in a week or two, when they are ready. :)

    • @FionaclarkClark
      @FionaclarkClark Před 3 lety

      Excellent Rochelle. They will be exited and ferl involved and a great sense of achievement, and they be more likely to eat what theyv sown.

  • @thelightison8629
    @thelightison8629 Před 5 lety +165

    Toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls work well to start seeds.

  • @barefootadrianne
    @barefootadrianne Před 4 lety

    This is the most helpful video I've found so far. Thanks for the video!

  • @deemiles3266
    @deemiles3266 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you!!! You've answered many of my questions!

  • @blowersm
    @blowersm Před 4 lety +11

    Tomatoes for sure. Trying garlic this year. Some flower seeds I collected on a recent trip.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 4 lety +1

      Sounds great, Mary! Be sure and let me know how it goes! Sorry my delay! Kim

  • @junebug6649
    @junebug6649 Před 3 lety

    Love your channel. You are easy to follow and I always learn something. Thank you!

  • @armandofernandez6772
    @armandofernandez6772 Před 5 lety

    I am starting to grow Basil plants indoor thanks to your videos. I won't give up.

  • @robinrowe8025
    @robinrowe8025 Před 5 lety +4

    It's 9f here with snow in Michigan. I'll be starting mine middle of March. Tomatoes , cucumbers watermelon , green peppers Marigolds. Sunflowers petunias . It's so hard to wait.

  • @megparkgv
    @megparkgv Před 5 lety +4

    I've already started some seeds and learned a few mistakes I made but I think I can overcome them. Here in southern AZ the weather has been colder and more cloudy than usual so I've had to hold off putting in cool weather seeds. Great tips for me to follow. And I've learned, from you, that worm castings really help plants grow. Thanks.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +1

      Sounds like you have got this down!! Let me how your harvests went!!

  • @nicopokly5996
    @nicopokly5996 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic video ! Congratulations!

  • @susmitagangulee5824
    @susmitagangulee5824 Před 4 lety

    Simply awesome... Great guidance... Thanks a lot

  • @davisgloff
    @davisgloff Před 5 lety +6

    Great video! Good information presented clearly. (except for suggesting we grow kale,of course..) :-)

  • @debbieboullion6881
    @debbieboullion6881 Před 5 lety +6

    Migardener has me hooked on promix

  • @johndelgadillo714
    @johndelgadillo714 Před 3 lety

    Love the video. You explained everything I needed to hear and see.

  • @lynnmacmullin5493
    @lynnmacmullin5493 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for all of your info !! This is exactly what I was looming for. Just starting out. My mom is an avid gardener & she would start everything from seed... unfortunately she has dimentia now & I have lost all of her expertise on this ... thank you again...

  • @fishing4life573
    @fishing4life573 Před 5 lety +9

    Hi Kim! Where did you get that sun wood stove? It is beautiful!

  • @jeffbaker2740
    @jeffbaker2740 Před 4 lety +3

    great job this is really a great idea been doing it for years if you go out in spring and buy a plant a pepper plant might cost you five bucks so think about $5 versus a penny it's a heck of a deal we all need to think about growing food. times are going to get harder food will become more scarce we should all be prepared and start doing just like this beautiful lady said grow from seed save a lot of money learn how to grow food very important for the future

  • @angelagaiser1829
    @angelagaiser1829 Před 4 lety

    Thank you. Your video was exactly what I needed. I am a beginner and this helps more than you know❤

  • @TwoMessengersforGod
    @TwoMessengersforGod Před 4 lety

    Thank you! I will definitely be using these fabulous hints and tips for our garden xx Awesome!

  • @cdrakecarpentry2390
    @cdrakecarpentry2390 Před 5 lety +12

    Hey,
    I live in northern Ontario. I've got my seeds, garden layout...not even joking but an excel chart of frostdate, germination time, anticipated harvest date....right now just fighting the itch of starting my seeds too early

    • @sn232
      @sn232 Před 5 lety +1

      What did you use ( your favorite sources) for references to create your excel sheet and layouts?

    • @leeluv96
      @leeluv96 Před 5 lety

      I'd be interested in seeing your chart if you are willing to share. Leeluv96 at Gmail.

    • @Denalicats
      @Denalicats Před 5 lety

      have you started yet? I live in central Yukon and generally start mid-end March. We have an early spring again this year, second time in 3 years which is so unusual. All snow has been gone for 2 weeks already.

    • @nickzee7723
      @nickzee7723 Před 4 lety +1

      Northern Ontario? The top 3 crops there are Turnips, Turnips & Turnips. And the other crops that will do well there are....um....uummmm.......Turnips!

    • @coconutwoman91746
      @coconutwoman91746 Před 3 lety

      Turnips, turnips and turnips. Sooo funny!

  • @batforjustice
    @batforjustice Před 5 lety +8

    I always use fine compost amended garden soil because it doesn't dry out so easy and is less algae prone. I gave up on those overpriced peat pellets, and they also can stunt root growth if you don't remove that netting when transplanting. I also reuse nursery packs and containers for as long as they last. The world has a big plastic waste problem that we can't ignore. Peat bogs aren't in infinite supply either from what I have heard. Local and free works for me.

    • @simpleman6591
      @simpleman6591 Před 5 lety +1

      batforjustice.............I do the same, works out really well, and cheaper. I like my plants already being used to my garden soil. The plants don't slow down on growth for the first two weeks of transplanting. The plants don't even realize they're being transplanted.

    • @lou-nc4rc
      @lou-nc4rc Před 5 lety

      Well, my garden soil is heavy red clay, so not sure this will work for me. Trying to add compost, but they are putting a lot of woody material in all the bagged products, which my seeds do not like.

  • @lindawilliams7652
    @lindawilliams7652 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your watering tips

  • @maceyloubrown
    @maceyloubrown Před 5 lety +1

    I just love your videos and your personality! Thanks for these tips!🌷🌹💚☺️

  • @lucasgrowsbestyt
    @lucasgrowsbestyt Před 5 lety +4

    Great tips, as always Kim. Just wondering which camera you film with? Very clear.

  • @MinkesMom
    @MinkesMom Před 5 lety +265

    Mistake #1 -- Keep your cats out of your seedling room! uh. oh.

    • @h.s.6269
      @h.s.6269 Před 5 lety +4

      That's what I worry about trying to start them indoors!!! The garage seems too cold but the cats have free reign all inside. I know they will totally try to knock over the shelving or the plants themselves!

    • @Vanessa-gk6lk
      @Vanessa-gk6lk Před 5 lety +10

      I have a room that none of my four cats are allowed in, that's where I will be growing my seedlings...

    • @mancavegamingandgardening9901
      @mancavegamingandgardening9901 Před 5 lety +5

      Had a cat that would destroy an entire garden in the matter of 5 minutes....chomping all my nice seed starts right down to the dirt.

    • @hughbrackett343
      @hughbrackett343 Před 5 lety +4

      Old thread but: You haven't seen devastation until you see what one cat can do to a tray of soil blocks.

    • @biankawalker83
      @biankawalker83 Před 5 lety +10

      Yessss!!! Haha My Oliver took a MASSIVE 💩 in my carrots and then had the audacity to cover it up with ALLLL THE SEEDLINGS.

  • @mandyakroyd
    @mandyakroyd Před 2 lety

    OK - thank you for this video - am going to start (in a small way) today.

  • @bobbyvandagriff7092
    @bobbyvandagriff7092 Před 4 lety

    Just started watching your show. You’re very thorough and down to the point. Also just started growing my mini garden in 5 gal containers. Doing well so far but had 3 plants to decease but the rest are doing very good. Also going to start early spring seedlings next year. Can’t wait. This will be my new hobby. Just wondering about tips on indoor green plants like Christmas caucus and vined plants. Thanks so much. You’re a very precious person ☺️

  • @Republicindecency
    @Republicindecency Před 4 lety +36

    Grow light schedule: 16 hours (on) plus 6 hours (off)...what happens to the missing 2 hours?

    • @orendarisingprod.6419
      @orendarisingprod.6419 Před 4 lety +16

      I don’t understand why she would like your comment but not reply to you for clarification

    • @danlee2058
      @danlee2058 Před 3 lety +3

      It was probably a math mistake, maybe she meant (16 on & 8 off )or (18 on & 6 off ) 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @DustinDonohue
      @DustinDonohue Před 3 lety +24

      I put my grow lights on strobe during the extra 2 hours. My plants like to disco now.

    • @kimmyceeisme
      @kimmyceeisme Před 3 lety +3

      @@DustinDonohue 🤣💀

    • @jackieganahl
      @jackieganahl Před 3 lety +1

      So... has anyone figured out if it's 16 + 8, 18 + 6, or does she just live in another multiverse with 22 hour days?

  • @gizmohawaii
    @gizmohawaii Před 5 lety +5

    Kim like always nice video with great tips as well !
    Here in Hawaii we've been having a real winter with cold wind and lots of rain.
    Our garden is doing well with everything green and growing on the north side garden.
    On the south side garden I need to replant all the beds ..... I'm working on it in the rain today. lol
    ~ Aloha, Greg

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey Greg- sorry about your south garden but it sounds like the north side is going to carry you thru for a little while!! That’s dedication working thru the rain to get it done- kinda reminds me of CG!! Thanks for stopping by and try to stay a little dry!!

  • @rosaliebala1575
    @rosaliebala1575 Před 4 lety

    Totally awesome video!!!

  • @jaizi-naiz6105
    @jaizi-naiz6105 Před 5 lety +1

    This video was supper helpful. I really learned so much in under 30 minutes!!

  • @ILuvCaroline
    @ILuvCaroline Před 5 lety +3

    Love you kim! Your awesome. Do you ever buy seeds from baker creek online? Also what about using recycled toilet paper rolls to make peat pots?

    • @MrGeemonty
      @MrGeemonty Před 5 lety +1

      I actually use newspapers or paper bags to make mine. I roll them around those small tomato paste cans. I start everything in them and IFF I need to "transplant" into a bigger pot I make some that are larger using a whole peeled tomato can. Think they are 6oz and 28oz. I have never had an issue with transplant stress doing this. I have tried TP and paper towel rolls but they seem to take long to break down for me. I usually have to tear the bottom away but they do work in a pinch.

  • @JimZim
    @JimZim Před 3 lety +19

    The sound quality on this video is incredibly good. It sounds like you're wearing a lavalier microphone (lapel mic) but I don't see one on your blouse. Either it's hidden really well, or you had some pro-quality audio equipment there next to the camera as you shot this. Usually on CZcams, you see amateurs making videos and the sound quality is quite often the last thing they ever figure out how to get right. This video stands head and shoulders above most for sound quality, that's for sure! Can you let me in on how you achieved that?

    • @cgn10
      @cgn10 Před 3 lety

      She might have a boom mic above her.

    • @CaliKim29
      @CaliKim29  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks, Jim. Wearing a lav. It’s just hidden. Thanks for watching! CameraGuy

  • @Kalinem12
    @Kalinem12 Před 4 lety

    This was so helpful! starting my very first garden, Doing tomatoes, peppers, corn, basil, dill, lettuce, broccoli and a couple more. The weather here in central ohio, Columbus is very mild and rains alot. today was sunny and 70 degrees though. I was able to het all the raised beds up and ready for soil! Yay!

  • @MrGeemonty
    @MrGeemonty Před 5 lety +1

    LABELS!!!! Lol great tip. I have found myself getting lost in the zen of planting seeds and forgetting this step on many occasions!
    Also about seeds sowing depth. I have found it doesn't seem to matter. Yes, you don't want to put them at the very bottom, but I just sow everything half inch deep, with few exceptions. Never had germination issues.

  • @shannonwri7769
    @shannonwri7769 Před 5 lety +10

    I started my pellets and they work amazing! I have multiple seeds popping up in one pellet though, will I need to get rid of them or is it okay to keep them all?

  • @wolford171
    @wolford171 Před 3 lety +3

    " your going to feel so good about feeding kale to your family" at least you will...my kids want to kill me lol

  • @jimmymccarter1140
    @jimmymccarter1140 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video it was right on time

  • @christinehaley6156
    @christinehaley6156 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the video, didn't do well last year, bought seeds again for this year. I have great light in my attic, will give it another try. I have my lavender up in attic window over the winter, and they are thriving, plus it smells wonderful.

  • @valentinegirly6718
    @valentinegirly6718 Před 4 lety +5

    Her: don't be afraid to start seeds indoors,its super easy".
    Me: thank you, I needed that, tell me!