7 MUST-DO Garden Chores in July

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@halfbakedcheesecake 5 күн бұрын

A life hack I love for making dilutions to spray: put a small amount of warm tap water (like a cup) into a mason jar with your active ingredients. Shake the hell out of that. Then fill your sprayer with water halfway up, pour in your ingredients, finish filling with water. Much easier than shaking the hell out of a full gallon of water 😂 helpful for anyone but especially for gardeners like me with a disability

@hansejr 5 күн бұрын

Those citrus stem clippings, and apple, are fantastic for use in bouquets. Save them and drop them off at a nearby florist! They will love you for it.

@tambrasmith9707 5 күн бұрын

I like that storage rack that you have.. where can you get one of those

@traxmom 5 күн бұрын

Love that you're covering the first month free for Planet Wild, thanks!

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@caseycasas2498 5 күн бұрын

That storage system in Kevin's kitchen is awesome!

@smas3256 4 күн бұрын

I love bundling herbs to dry. For my Carmen peppers as they ripen, needle and thread and hung. Takes few weeks. Put in mason jar. Will grind for paprika as needed. Carmen is great for grilling too.

@CaliforniaGardenGoddess 5 күн бұрын

I call July and August our winter in LA and we have “summer snow days” from heat and air pollution once the wildfires start. I Harvest in the early morning and plant in the evenings, stay indoors the rest of the time

@phild8095 5 күн бұрын

My wife made sauerkraut from two large cabbages the past two days. She bought what was tagged as big boy tomatoes that turned out to be cherry tomatoes. So those are around the neighborhood. I'm turning another pile of compost. Our neighbor has been feeding the burds which are now picking insects out of the garden. Our carrots in the raised bed have been thinned again. The tops still look bulletproof. The beets in the raised bed have been thinned, 10 pints in the pantry.

@xstrumzz 5 күн бұрын

Louisiana here. Its so hot everything slowed down but the peppers are going crazy

@smas3256 4 күн бұрын

In the 90's here in Ct. Again.

@RachelShadoan 5 күн бұрын

I really like that y’all are including epic gardeners from zones other than LA!

@gypsy1111 5 күн бұрын

Kev dog (thats what I call you, im Aussie). I have binge watched your entire channel/s, you are a huge inspiration for my whole gardening journey. Im almost through my first years gardening and want to make a mention of the timelessness of your videos. I go back and and rewatch based on my seasons compared to yours. This channel is my happy place in a crazy world, thank you so much Kevin and Jacques

@demetrajohnson571 5 күн бұрын

Where did you get that drying rack?

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Will let you know soon!

@tubelvr23 5 күн бұрын

Yes, I need that rack.

@lynndongg 5 күн бұрын

I need one!!!

@janineaggott6741 5 күн бұрын

It looks like the one sold by Gardener’s Supply.

@stacyf7720 5 күн бұрын

Came in to ask the same question

@princeofprussia9120 5 күн бұрын

Hey you should let some of your jalapeños get red, char them with charcoal, and make chilis in adobo. You could then can it, and put it in the Epic Homesteading channel.

@ian3580 11 сағат бұрын

There would be a lot more to it than just home canning and selling it that way. A commercial kitchen or cottage license (depending on state), and all a lot of work for very little profit and fairly high risk. He's not growing at a scale to be selling to that wide of an audience to make all of that worth it.

@princeofprussia9120 58 минут бұрын

@@ian3580 sorry to clarify, I wasn’t suggesting they sell their Chili’s in adobo, just make a batch for educational and self enjoyment.

@heartsong111 5 күн бұрын

I’ve been following Planet Wild for a while now. I love that you’re supporting their efforts. ❤ 🎉

@jaredmalakouti8358 5 күн бұрын

Love that you're supporting organizations like planet wild. incredible way to use your platform to inspire more people to protect nature!

@SumaiyaS 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing valuable information with us.

@thedirtygardener 2 күн бұрын

I love these complications, especially when you have other southern gardeners. I’m 9B Coastal Texas and it’s a different beast for us. Shannie is the closest to our conditions so Thank you Shannie!

@kiana4534 Күн бұрын

This video is definitely a saver. Dealing with powdered mold, thanks for the solution.

@digimediadude786 4 күн бұрын

Seeing gardeners across the country is so cool, plus a lot of helpful info! Thanks for the awesome content! 👍

@bassamry 5 күн бұрын

2:55 where can i get like this wooden drawer set for the veg'ies?

@christina_papou 4 күн бұрын

My husband just had our first red vine tomatoes today! It was the only one that pollinated really early (while I was hardening them off in May) and red. Everything else has blooms or inny bidy tomatoes. Can’t wait!!! Oh and I’m in New Brunswick Canada so it was awesome.

@user-ci7wn5im5i 5 күн бұрын

Amazing that you are working with Planet Wild

@JameyReads 5 күн бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel.Your to the point tips, and everyone’s professional way of speaking makes it easy to learn and pick up information. Thanks!

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@GrowsGoneWild 5 күн бұрын

That citrus hedge has come a long way. Actually all the trees have. Love to see it!

@StayresIntoSpace 5 күн бұрын

Gotta know- where do you get your veg storing tower from?

@johnclark3720 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for including various zones! I'm in South Texas (10a)

@PorchGardeningWithPassion 5 күн бұрын

I love the idea of that sponsor. I sincerely appreciate your approach to KZfaq Kevin 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

@alsothejiraguy 3 күн бұрын

My grandpa taught me to grow when I was a kid. Even back then, he had more years of experience growing crops than I've been alive today. He'd harvest his tomatoes a little greener, then let them ripen in the window sills. He'd say the UV light is what helps them ripen, so he'd turn them a bit when one side got a little too red so they'd ripen evenly. I'm trying this with some of our tomatoes this year, and not reproducing the results I remember. I'm not sure if our windows are blocking UV or if I'm mis-remembering something, but they are still relatively green. Granted, I also had to harvest them earlier than I wanted to because they were on a branch that got damaged, so that may also be the problem

@ian3580 11 сағат бұрын

It's not the UV at all.

@largefamilyreviews9 5 күн бұрын

like to see lawns without grass, well done all around

@BlessingstoBountyGarden 4 күн бұрын

Great video. I love the storage rack!!!!

@Hollyberye 3 күн бұрын

Many thanks! 🌻🌻

@johnnyalegria 5 күн бұрын

Enjoyed video! Love from Lakeside, CA!

@mercurybard9794 5 күн бұрын

I need to sanitize my trays, etc. I've tossed all of them out the backdoor, and they've been sitting there for a week+. Waiting.😅

@Gardener95 3 күн бұрын

beautiful garden

@helenmcclellan452 4 күн бұрын

Great tips, thank you!

@randomtruss9256 4 күн бұрын

8th task: Watch gardening videos because it's almost 45°C / 113°F outside...

@R0D18 4 күн бұрын

Love Planet Wild!

@katyalupochev9589 5 күн бұрын

This spring where I am in the UK has been unusually cold and cloudy(even for us). Everything is way behind! Finally seeing the first tomatoes start to set, and my first pepper flower is JUST about to open. I’d love to live somewhere I could be harvesting peps and toms in July 😖 jealous but happy for you haha

@chickensarehilarious 5 күн бұрын

great video I've paused it twice to go out to my garden and do what youre talking about 👍

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Great!

@stormraven4183 4 күн бұрын

Most appropriate sponsor ad ever ❤ The citrus hedge is looking beautiful, Kevin.

@2anthro 5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@VeretenoVids 5 күн бұрын

Zone 6. I'm just now getting flowers on my tomato plants!

@zach9036 Күн бұрын

I am zone 5b, my cherry tomatoes just started flowering, my roma just started to form its first tomatoes. We are just a week or two from some harvest!

@DaarLordBeerus365 5 күн бұрын

July is the winter season for us❄️ (doesn't snow but really cold tho).My Gardens still thriving 😁👍.

@kfetter9046 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info on "Planet Wild." I was not familiar with them before. What an incredible group of people! Permaculture makes so much sense, and is the key to saving our planet.🌎

@KhiêmGardening 3 күн бұрын

I really like your video

@GoingGreenMom 4 күн бұрын

Sounds like a great organization!

@char8a291 5 күн бұрын

Here in Tx my stuff stopped growing and looks pathetic. I’m about ready to pull up everything and get ready to plant fresh for fall.

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Know that feeling

@thetopseoservice 5 күн бұрын

Here in California, I had that problem too because of the heat. First, I covered my plants with a garden shade cloth to protect them from direct sunlight then I started using a good dirt fertilizer, you must follow the directions. After a week, my plant started to flourish again.

@pastihijau5043 4 күн бұрын

Nice

@johnnyalegria 5 күн бұрын

Just subscribed to Planet Wild. Thanks for the suggestion!

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@Maigali55 5 күн бұрын

Hi! Will you please do a Processing video. This is my 1st season and I had my 1st harvest but some of my veg has wilted or got rubbery pretty fast. I now know to soak my carrots but I’m having trouble on what to do after harvesting.

@coldhandjacinth9069 4 күн бұрын

Don't waste the carrot tops! Pull the tender leaves off the stem ( leave about 3 or 4 " on the carrot root), (chop into smaller pieces if you want to) and sauté in butter as you would spinach. The 'green god' dressing ( recipe somewhere in the comments) tastes delicious on the sautéed carrot tops. Keeping the smaller carrots in the ground will allow harvest of carrot top greens to continue.

@thedirtygardener 2 күн бұрын

Great tip. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to give this a try. It sounds delicious!!

@coldhandjacinth9069 2 күн бұрын

@@thedirtygardenerYou are very welcome. The carrot top leaves taste much better than seaweed and most gardeners can't raise seaweed.

@chrisspringer614 5 күн бұрын

That is a really practical sliding tray storage rack. Where did you get that? I usually have about 50 butternut squash at the end of the summer season and could use a nice place to store them.

@mikencrew8885 4 күн бұрын

What do you do with all that food you grow. You may have already covered it but I’m kinda new here although I have seen quite a few videos. Thanks Kev-O

@MSEtc20 5 күн бұрын

to me that looks like a vole has taken many bites out of that ripe tomato, as opposed to a bird pecking it... a few years ago I had the same issue and did a lot of research to figure out... meadow voles were practically hollowing out my tomatoes before I could enjoy them! I live trapped them and relocated to a large park. :)

@smas3256 4 күн бұрын

Or the trash.

@MSEtc20 2 күн бұрын

@@smas3256 they're an important part of the ecosystem... ecspecially for birds of prey and owls to eat, so no... I'm happy to relocate them.

@katjagraser 5 күн бұрын

How is this thing called you store your produce? And where can I get it? I've never come across something like it in Germany

@GLG_YT 5 күн бұрын

We All Have A Lot To Do In The Garden LOL!!!

@CogitoNM 5 күн бұрын

Joe E Parker can be harvested Red too. It's right there on the package, also because NM Chile can be both Red or Green.

@ginnyeacho7570 4 күн бұрын

I need to know what hose nozzle that is that Jacque is using. 😍

@deboz8793 5 күн бұрын

Gardening here in Central Ohio (6a), and just now getting tomatoes forming on the plants. Won’t get full-sized tomatoes until maybe September. Wished I had started a Super Sweet 100 cherry tomato this year again. Oh well, next year. 😊 I am getting a few peppers too, but would like them to mature from green to red - yet, I’m thinking of picking those few green ones now and give the pepper plants a chance to develop the ones starting to form from the flowers. 🤔😉

@smas3256 4 күн бұрын

Zone 6b. Ct. We're trying early varieties of tomatoes. Galahad and Brandywine. Few are mid size and some tennis ball size. Still green. Need strong staking and attention because they get to be huge.

@knowitallandy 16 сағат бұрын

Would you be able to link the specific study mentioned for potassium bicarb PM control?

@gendoll5006 5 күн бұрын

I0:52 I don’t understand how tomato plants (and others) can survive let alone grow such big fruit with so few leaves? You’d think the more leaves, the more photosynthesis and energy, meaning more (or bigger if you thin them out) fruit. I’m sooooo confused?!?

@jacquesinthegarden 5 күн бұрын

The leaves were removed after fruit formation happened. The lower leaves can definitely contribute but they will naturally get less sun since they are shaded from above. Early season in the cool spring months I pick off the fungal infected leaves then come summer(now) I don't need to prune as much

@markizanochi65 4 күн бұрын

I see one video from Nederland about trees , what they do there when branch grow taller they hang on on branches rock in plastic bag 😅and that help branches stay down to reach level.

@WM_Partners 3 күн бұрын

Kevin, where did you get that wood drying / curing / strorage rack in your kitchen 2:56 ??? We have been looking for something and that would be perfect.

@thedirtygardener 2 күн бұрын

That looks like one sold by Gardener’s Supply. I don’t know if they still carry it, but they did at one time.

@roadtriplover. 5 күн бұрын

@Epic Gardening, I have fruit trees that are, in a word, HUGE. I have trouble reaching most of the fruit and I’ve found that the previous owner let a lot of water shoots flourish more than the bases. How dramatically can I prune these trees back in one season and how much should I remove height versus water shoots?

@smas3256 4 күн бұрын

Great advice. Fruit trees. Care for them and they will feed you.

@jamillefrancisco564 5 күн бұрын

Okay boss! 😂

@Beesunflower369 5 күн бұрын

Where is a good place online to get small pond plants like you have? Thank you!

@beea4456 4 күн бұрын

What type of basket is that for harvesting the plants?

@MrBigrel23 Күн бұрын

Can I use potassium bicarbonate for blight as well?

@ethansengineering911 5 күн бұрын

What do you do about tomato hornworms they are going nuts in my garden and I’m just going outside every day picking them off but I would obviously like to take care of the problem altogether and know how in the future

@DaviS.Pereira 2 күн бұрын

Hello! a bit off-topic question; I want to get into gardening, but I'm worried about neglecting my garden due to lack of time or energy to properly take care of it. Could you guys give me some advice, please? Great video!

@benjaminl.dallaire9890 4 күн бұрын

Would potassium bicarbonate be effective against fire light on crab apple trees?

@OrrBiologicals 5 күн бұрын

Ever heard of screlt runner beans? The're awesome

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Yes they are!

@kathrynmettelka7216 4 күн бұрын

My major chore is mulching.

@RachelShadoan 5 күн бұрын

Will the potassium bicarbonate work for winter application for preventing peach leaf curl?

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Can't say for sure, it should kill on contact but doesn't persist or stick like copper would. Will be trying it this season though!

@laurafrey5244 2 күн бұрын

Kevin - Can you please teach us how and why you prune your tomatoes to almost naked as we see on your first tomato plant shown in this video?

@TheMeghanB 5 күн бұрын

"Oof...SPIKY!"-Kevin (Eric)

@Chris-bx4vk 5 күн бұрын

Hottest month in Chicago lol.. heat avoids Chicago more than tourists these days.

@mikencrew8885 4 күн бұрын

So what if you build a raised bed and put watermelon radishes in it and it did exactly what you’re saying. What should I do about that? It’s not in trays. Thank you so much

@codywilliamsin3692 4 күн бұрын

I want a video on how to preserve the fruit.

@jefflever2964 5 күн бұрын

Bethany has a great News voice!

@mplslawnguy3389 Күн бұрын

Vocal fry is on point

@scottttym 5 күн бұрын

I live in northern BC. I still have seedlings... LoL

@Notable2Nikki 3 күн бұрын

My pepper plants look horrible. I think it is a combo of the 90+ heat wave in mid June along with the crappy potting soil I chose before the potting mix experiment video came out.

@plarbl2 5 күн бұрын

Ive just started my winter squashes, pumpkins and I am running an experiment in the winter time. Kind of curious on why plants really die in the Winter, is it because the roots freeze from water retention or is it because they just can't produce in the cold. I am going to use a sandy based soil with a mixture of just top soil. and some fertilizer and going to use a tomato bush variety, early jalepeno, a basil and some Beans and Peas.. My hypothesis is going to be the beans and peas wont tolerate the sandy soil, and the tomatoes will be a bit stunted, but should get some fruit and the pepper should be a full harvest. Basil is going to thrive. Winters where Im at do get cold, but not usually freezing cold. So We shall see on how this works.

@lianoid918 4 күн бұрын

Quick question: I've read not to store garlic and onions together but I see that he does here. Anyone have experience they can share? If stored in an open space together that's fine, but perhaps not stored in a cupboard together causes them to spoil quicker?

@CapnSaysin 4 күн бұрын

What’s the discount code for botanical interest? I just paid $8 for a $2 pack of seeds.

@debbiescholes1741 4 күн бұрын

Where did Jacque get the potassium bicarbonate?

@mikimayagain 4 күн бұрын

What? No Meg? Love you guys.

@tiffany7023 5 күн бұрын

Can you use a beer bottle for an automatic waterer?

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

Yes

@joellynshort3949 5 күн бұрын

So how do you keep the larger pests out of your garden?!? Rats, squirrels, rabbits, etc. San Diego is definitely an awesome climate for growing, but I have to fight for every piece of fruit or lettuce leaf.

@alfromplymouth 5 күн бұрын

"Joe E Parker " is a strange name, as the ghost of Charles Pucci Johnson giggles from the mulch pile!. Love you all!

@RoyHolder 5 күн бұрын

I don't mind using a ladder when I'm picking peaches, my tree usually produces about 100 kilos of fruit each year! G'day from Australia in Winter. 👍👍

@gypsy1111 5 күн бұрын

I'm in aus too, what are you growing and planting right now ?

@kamiki47 5 күн бұрын

awesome! I am wondering, if potassium bicarbonate helps prevent and treat powdery mildew, could this indicate a lack of potassium in the soil? maybe adding some potash to the soil also helps!

@jacquesinthegarden 5 күн бұрын

It is a different mechanism, the solution is antifungal on contact and doesn't have to do with the nutrients. In this case the chemical happens to have potassium but that is just coincidence

@nancywayes1482 3 күн бұрын

I'm growing medium tomatoes for the first time and the green tomatoes aren't turning red but getting black and rotten-looking on the bottom. Do you know what is causing blackbottom tomatoes?

@lillypatience 5 күн бұрын

I harvested 2 lbs of shishito peppers yesterday but my tomatoes and cukes are not growing as they normally have in the past.

@brianpalmer967 5 күн бұрын

Jaques, does that mixture work on peach leaf curl???

@jacquesinthegarden 5 күн бұрын

As far as I can tell...maybe! I will be trying it this year to see if I can prevent it from taking hold on my tree. Copper based fungicide should work better as it sticks to the plant for longer but in theory the potassium bicarbonate should kill any fungal spores on the tree

@brianpalmer967 5 күн бұрын

@@jacquesinthegarden I'm iffy on copper sprays, since the copper will persist in the environment. I'm assuming potassium bicarbonate decomposes into innocuous compounds over time, so it may not be a persistent fungicide. I don't wanna hurt my fungi long term!

@Wingspandfarms 5 күн бұрын

Hi Kevin

@epicgardening 5 күн бұрын

@Wingspandfarms 5 күн бұрын

@@epicgardening we have farm/homestead in South Carolina it would be really nice to meet you someday and you and jock come down to South Carolina and us and y’all make a video together . You and jock always have such amazing videos! if you have any advice to make good videos that you could share with us we would love to know.

@francestaylor9156 5 күн бұрын

You should definitely put out a bird bath for the birds. Then they wont peck your tomatoes. They're looking for hydration. Best tip I saw in the comments when I was first gardening. The birds have never bothered my crops. I keep a bird bath full especially during droughts.

@francestaylor9156 5 күн бұрын

I'll note that I even have the bird bath right next to my garden (makes it easy to put water in it). The birds will hang out in the garden and they still won't peck my tomatoes. I like to leave tomato hornworms and beetle larvae in the birdbath too. The birds enjoy the treats.

@ElderRaven 5 күн бұрын

Fresh tomatoes should never go in the fridge.

@tory464 3 күн бұрын

💚👍

@psychojetenjoyer4678 5 күн бұрын

Hi, is it true that GMO plants doesn't grow from the seeds after you grow the seeds you bought, so you need to buy them again from the producer?

@jenette16 5 күн бұрын

I tried growing cherry tomatoes from the store. Dried them out and such. Beautiful plant. Absolutely no flowers, no fruit. That is really messed up

@francestaylor9156 5 күн бұрын

There's only one seed that's been sold to home gardeners that is GMO. GMO seeds are mostly for farmers. It's not that you can't grow the seeds. It's that the company will sue you if you sell the fruit from any seeds that have the GMO signature. They've patented the life behind the GMO plants so they can sue you for selling the produce without paying them.