Several people have asked for the written "Recipe" for the super soil, so here goes... 3 cu ft Peat Moss... 24 quarts Perlite... 2 cu ft Black Kow... 5 cu ft Garden Soil... 2 cups Sodium Polyacrylate... 2 cups Pelleted Lime... 3 cups Crushed Oyster Shell... 6 lbs bone meal... 2 cups Epsom Salt... 3 lbs blood meal... 1/2 tsp Boron / Borax... And the total yield is about 12 cu ft of soil... I hope that helps... Also, please see our latest video :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNCajciLyaewimg.html
@juanitafant78695 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction go go
@adnan753005 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks for putting such a wealth of information for potential new gardeners. About to start my own raised garden in back yard. 12x4x10... About four of them. I can already see spending well over $200. Do you think my estimate is close?
@sonyaclawson15145 жыл бұрын
@@adnan75300 don't know what material you were thinking of using to create the beds themselves, but my hubby and I decided we wanted something more durable than wood. So several years ago we went to Lowe's and bought quite a few cinder blocks to create our beds. They were the perfect choice for us, and they r still standing strong. W0ishing you all the best!
@angielucas8905 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I never amended my soil properly before. Now I can with these measurements. One thing I do is add all my vegetable scraps into the soil in the Spring. I also put the scraps into a 5 gal. bucket during the winter and the next year I add about 1/3 cup of this mixture 3-4" deep and 4-5" away from the plant after I add a new plant to fertilize it. Be sure to hold your breath while this container is open.😝💩 This really stinks but is a great fertilizer, use it carefully. I don't use manure since I try to keep it an organic garden.
@kathys72835 жыл бұрын
Hi, there! I'm I right that you are using this when you first build your beds AND as top dressing each year? Thank you for sharing!! Also, have you had any problems with blackberry vines in your beds, any suggestions???
@joycefindlay88815 жыл бұрын
I have been watching gardening shows for the past 3 months to learn how to and why to mix garden soil. And I can honestly say I have learned more watching you in the last 3 min than all I have seen in 3 months... You explained what I need and in what proportions to use it and why. Thank you
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words !
@mr.ronkayfinks98494 жыл бұрын
Yes same here . Oh my goodness look at all the videos on their playlists too.. I'm in heaven!!!!
@sonnyozeretnyjr52494 жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth, I was thinking the very same thing, he gives you why, and what portions to mix in,
@tracyquackenbush93573 жыл бұрын
I agree Joyce!
@TM-we6eg2 жыл бұрын
and there isnt a bunch of promotions throughout the video just wholesome instructions to encourage everyone to help them do it too :-)
@gypsymommabear33833 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to leave a review, I used this soil recipe for my new raised beds I built, and my garden is growing insane! Everything is at max production, my tomato bed is 6,5 foot tall and loaded with tomatoes! Thank you guys for sharing this video. I recommend it to everyone!
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, and we are so glad to hear it is working well for you ! Thank you so much for sharing your kind words !
@bobgeisler48394 жыл бұрын
I followed these instructions this spring and my raised beds gardens are growing and producing vegetables like crazy. Thanks.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
That is really awesome ! And thank you for taking the time to come back and share your results ! I am so glad it worked well for you !
@Eyes2C.3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I just went and got all my supplies. They’re locking us down again, so I want to be sure I have the soil just right come spring.
@melodylyons46313 жыл бұрын
@@BumbleBeeJunction 'll
@CamMcB4 жыл бұрын
Actually, I have been reviewing many gardening channels during the COVID-19 down time. I have found yours to be one of three worth reviewing all your videos. Many hours or enjoyment anticipated. Thanks for producing your videos.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! If you have any questions, please ask (in separate comments, I dont see replies)... Thank you again for watching !
@markw35984 жыл бұрын
I use a Harbor Freight electric cement mixer for all my outdoor mixing chores.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
That would work great for this if you worked in batches ! That is an awesome idea !
@Heretic100014 жыл бұрын
We have used your recipe in two different ways. For topping off raised beds, rather than mixing as Tina did, we used 1/6 of the ingredients to make 2 cubic foot batches and mixed them in the concrete mixer. When each batch was sufficiently mixed, we just dumped it into the wheelbarrow and took it straight to its destination. We had one other bed that had good basic structure but was lacking nutrients. So we calculated how much of the manure, bone meal, perlite, blood meal, epsom salt, borax, lime, and oyster shell calcium it would take for our 60 square feet and 5-6” deep. Spread it all on top, and dug it in 5-6” deep. And for spreading that tiny bit of borax, I dissolved it in 2 gallons of water in the sprinkling can and then distributed the borax bearing water over the whole area. Looking forward to seeing the results!
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you went about it a great way, and I think you can expect great results ! Please keep us in the loop... We would love to know how you do !
@mobydoby58995 жыл бұрын
I’ve never gardened before and been thinking for a looooong time to start. I know it’s almost fall (Northern California) and I’m tired of researching and researching just to make sure I do everything right from the start. After all the videos and reading I burn out and get discouraged. I just decided to just do it and learn as I go. I went to home depot yesterday and the guy in the garden center told me that bags that are ripped because of forklifts or transporting are 50% off. I took that as sign of encouragement. That made me happy. Thanks for the inspiration!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great score ! Good luck ! And you look up our friends at "Learn To Grow" who are out your way in the PNW and will be planting and harvesting on your schedule (or close)....
@dianehall53454 жыл бұрын
Bumblebee Junction- Thanks for sharing your homework. Back in the the 70s, I instinctively mixed peat moss, sifted loam, rabbit manure, bone meal/blood meal, compost and some sand. I had used vermiculite/perlite for potting mix. I do have that Borax in my laundry room :-) We are in New Hampshire farm country, so I can get some sifted loam delivered. I'm ready to put in raised beds this spring. Thank you for this informative video!
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching ! Sounds like your instincts had you headed in the right direction ! Hope you find the video useful !
@plants4thewin3 жыл бұрын
LOL..you caught my attention when you laid the tarps down. Most of these channels teach you by building in a wheel barrel or in the bed. To me, this is more efficient as long as you stay close to the beds. Thanks! Gonna try this and thanks for the recipe!!!
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much ! Please be sure to follow back up with your results !
@ocanadastandinguard68405 жыл бұрын
August 2019 I used your recipe in new raised beds this year. The results are spectacular. More food than we know what to do with. Thank you for this video!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback Ocanada ! We are thrilled it worked out well for you... We tried to present it the best we could... Bless you ! And I hope your wonderful harvests continue !
@angelamanning71224 жыл бұрын
The real science behind the gardening, thank you Mark!
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
LOL... I am surprised at how many people think you just plunk in a seed and expect success... It all starts in the soil...
@G-lv6cw3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much showing how you put your soil together
@joylouise54176 жыл бұрын
Great perspective here. Showing that tiny bit of boron along with the rest is perfect. I need to add some to my raised beds. I already add bone meal, blood meal, and Epsom salt to my soils but had no idea the boron was needed to activate everything. Thank you so much.
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
Heyas Joy ! It is amazing what a difference that little tiny bit of boron makes... I know people can spot positive changes in the plant when adding all the others, but it is not the full effect... With the boron in there, the plants can make full use of the additives, and they you will really see something special... Especially if your soil was boron depleted (which most is)... Thanks so much for watching ! Good luck !
@Junkinsally5 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction -Would you say that was about 1/4 teaspoon of Boron?
@YolklahomaRocks5 жыл бұрын
@@Junkinsally he said it was 1/4 tsp.
@markd36255 жыл бұрын
This is our first year using your super soil recipe and so far so good. Our tomatoes are 8ft tall and full of fruit and blooms. Thank you for your videos.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Those are just the stories we love to hear ! Thank you so much for sharing ! So many people move away from gardening out of frustration, and we were hoping to get people off on the right foot... Then the disappointments that all of us face dont seem so bad... But I am excited for you ! 8ft tall tomatoes, that must be something to see ! GOOD FOR YOU !
@JD-8-19713 жыл бұрын
It needs a love button! The information is great but that smile on lovely Tina's face playing in the dirt is worth a million likes. Really brightened my day thank you. I wish the world that kind of joy.
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@tkeosaksith3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I honestly think $80 is nothing compared to having a hobby that you enjoy and grow your own food!
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@mr.ronkayfinks98494 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much .. you guys are amazing I'm so glad I found you .I been trying to garden for about 3 years now and your video is THE BEST this far you are so informative you have taught me so much i am just now finding this video list and i am SOOOO EXCITED!!!!.. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad we have been able to help... We are getting ready to launch into our gardening season again, so we hope you will follow along... And if you have any questions, just ask in the comments.... Have a great weekend !
@christiebetts49705 жыл бұрын
So excited! I found bone meal and blood meal at 75% off today Woohoo!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
That is AWESOME ! Excellent score ! I wish we could get that lucky ! LOL
@judyhowell70755 жыл бұрын
In off season everything is on sale for gardening
@audreyabdo77194 жыл бұрын
I love watching your lovely wife work. She puts all of her concentration in any job she does especially the gardening work cause you can tell she really enjoys it. She’s very shy but she knows her dear husband has limitations due to his illnesses and they both work so well together cause Tina being shy, could never get the words out as you can so this is a work of love with the two of you and i really enjoy the both of you so much.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words Audrey ! We really appreciate your support !
@melindaduncan3073 Жыл бұрын
We just started new boxes the size of yours. For one bed, it has cost a lot but I know it’s worth it. My dad loves to garden, as do I so I’m excited to do it. I have one completely full. Ready to plant.
@BumbleBeeJunction Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan ! Enjoy them !
@bobbyhoffman45896 жыл бұрын
Dutch and arms family homestead brags on you and Tina . i not got a channel or i be too, God Bless
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
LOL... Feel free to send your KZfaq friends our way, we would love to add them to the conversation ! And I appreciate your kind words ! Thank you for watching and lending your support !
@TrumanGN5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful channel, beautiful people sharing all of this wonderful information.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Truman ! We appreciate your ongoing support !
@angelamanning71224 жыл бұрын
This is why you teach the best gardening, for days like then and now! I will never forget watching Tina pull up those super carrots!
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
LOL... She loves pulling carrots... I always break them and stuff... She just pops them right out...
@sueharrison89345 жыл бұрын
It's still too cold to start gardening here in NH so I've been watching gardening videos while I tend my seedlings in the basement. I found your channel and have watched several of them, including the one on the tips and tricks on tomatoes. Your pvc pipe idea was exactly what I was planning to do this year but it was nice to have confirmation this was a good idea. I hadn't thought about using an elbow or adding a shorter pipe to it. You are very knowledgeable and I've enjoyed watching. Thanks, Sue
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words ! We appreciate your support !
@rickie5894 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark and Tina for your videos i had the best spring garden i ever had, people couldn't believe how big my veg plants were and full of fruit!. Starting my fall garden this week, had to put in more beds because my eggplant, sweet and hot peppers still giving a lot of veggies, Stay safe thanks again, Rick
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback and the kind words ! I am sooooo glad for you, and it lifts my heart to read of anyone out enjoying their garden ! Thank you so much !
@JanetWilham6 жыл бұрын
I try to save money-so one thing I do is go to a =horse camp where people with horses get together here--and one thing they have is horse manure bins--wow they dump it in big piles and talk about rich good soil! so I load up and mix that in--works great--thanks for video! PS=get the phone book out or go on web-look for things like this around in your area--some will even deliver to just get rid of this.
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome suggestion ! I am sure others will find it useful as well ! I appreciate you watching and lending your suggestions to the conversation ! Thank you ! This is how we all learn and grow !
@typoagain15 жыл бұрын
Just make sure it is well composted. Cow and horse manure can have viable grass seeds. That said, I hauled home 2000 lbs of composted horse manure today!
@lisabooker64055 жыл бұрын
Just spent the last hour plus revisiting this and writing this all down...verbatim!!! I’m making this soil. Annnnd tomorrow I’ll be looking for the carrot mix! YALL ARE THE BESTEST!! You’re really an excellent teacher too Mark! Thank you!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
ahahaha... I was actually wondering when you would find your way to those videos... LOL I am glad you found them... They should help... And I appreciate the hour of viewing time ! ahahaha
@jiujitsuforall8627 Жыл бұрын
Sir, 1st-thank y'all for your service!!!, 2nd-thanks for breaking down the "why" of each component in your mix. For newbie nerds like me, I just want to understand why a certain ingredient is needed. So glad I found your channel!! And I can relate to Tina having fun in the dirt! Mixing soil with your hands is cathartic.
@BumbleBeeJunction Жыл бұрын
Absolutely ! Thank you so much for watching !
@carolehinkle84595 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for the details! I felt like I knew quite a bit about raised bed planting but always fought with it every year and never got the crop I expected to get. I have a whole new view and excitement now armed with some great information that has provided clarity to move forward!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan to me ! And topping those beds year after year will only make that soil richer and richer as you go along... Good plants take good soil, and good soil is not an accident...
@StephenZ8272 жыл бұрын
I used the aluminum panels for the sides of our raised beds, but did not like the sharp edges one has to work across. So...I took and old leaky water hose and cut length wise to slide over them. Later I came across those foam things kids play with ( as if they were swords ) Those are much better than the hose as they are soft, and stay in place.
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea ! We bought our beds, so they have a rolled edge, but I really like your suggestion !
@darlatidwell99955 жыл бұрын
I've got to compliment you on how good your garden looks; it's gorgeous, clean and super organized; which makes it seamless from season to season and multi- planting all year. Also loved the guinea noise in the background. Thank you for all those ideas of grocery stability, which = healthy eating also!. Take care and God bless!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching ! Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel !
@darlatidwell99955 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction My pleasure, and I enjoy it, it's great. Glad I found it. God bless you and yours.
@marilyn48886 жыл бұрын
Good info on the Black Cow. I always thought it was pure composted cow manure.. I buy that’s yellow bag garden soil also. My Lowe’s has them 5 for $10 so I stocked up for next year. It’s much better than the Kellogg’s brand which doesn’t even absorb water Great video. Thanks for doing it
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Marilyn ! We are hoping everyone can glean something from it even with the advanced gardeners in the viewing group... We were a little afraid of launching a video that long, but the devil is in the details, so we took the shot... I am so glad that you enjoyed it ! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment !
@judyhowell70755 жыл бұрын
Each time we shop we look at the bags for sale, busted bags half price
@danielledidomenico86373 жыл бұрын
Id watch a 30 minute video of solid information over a 3 minutes rushed video anytime. This video told me more in 30 minutes then I've learned in the last year on KZfaq. I've been all over KZfaq the last two day looking at how to properly fill my new beds and containers this year. Last year I was new and didn't know so I filled my first two bed half with our yard soil and half with the yellow bags of cow manure. And i also had no growth in my containers with what i did in those.. im doing the containers completely over for sure but im not even sure if I should just take everything back out of the old beds and start over with soil since im doing my new beds too, or just add some of this soil mix on top. Thank you so much for this video!
@m.lansley65905 жыл бұрын
So pleased I found your channel. You are so interesting, the way you explain everything you do in clear detail. Your camera work is great, showing how you add each of your ingredients to your soil to make the best mix for your carrots. I haven't had much luck with carrots but after your teaching I'm hoping for a better harvest this year. Shared your channel to facebook. I am watching from N.W. England where our weather is very unpredictable. I am subscribed as from today. Great watching you both at work.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for your support... You may wish to increase the perlite some for drainage if you live in a wet area (I always think rain when I think of England)... Carrots do not care for wet feet overnight, so morning watering and good drainage are important... The Nantes is a pretty bulletproof carrot to grow.... And they have some Nantes hybrids that are even stronger... You might look into them... And if you run into questions, please feel free to just ask... I try to get to all of our comments...
@stephaniehutchens50614 жыл бұрын
@@BumbleBeeJunction I saw a vid on carrots. I plan on using your container mix with 3gal pot. Direct sow on a grid fashion carrot seed 1-2 inch apart (depend on variety of carrot). Use template made from 1/2 inch fence material cut round to size. Gives great crop. Any special amendments for carrots?
@woodrowclark88212 жыл бұрын
Thank u very much, you r a god since, i know now why my garden have not product. Your channel will b the only channel that i will b watching from now on. I live in Miami Florida. I will b taking out all that garbage that's other people have had me put in my raised bed and put in my new raised bed just like u have done. I Thank U an Your Beautiful 4 guiding me in the right direction. May The Universe Bless Your Ground Continues.
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you ! I am sure you will enjoy growing in the SS mix and PLEASE let us know how things go !
@sharlenebal2602 жыл бұрын
My Mom & I made your mix up today and have it spread out into to beds now and are in to eat some Late Lunch. We worked up an appetite, lol! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to hear this ! I think you will be very happy with the results of your hard work ! // Please be sure to Subscribe if you have not already, we very much appreciate the support !
@bigron18326 жыл бұрын
I can't think of a thing to ask. I consider your knowledge Top Notch and appreciate all of it. I have gotten behind in some watching and need to catch up. Thank you so much! Stay Safe, God Bless
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
We appreciate you watching when ya can ! We will still be here ! LOL Hope you are having a great weekend !
@nopes9555 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for breaking everything down for us I haven't been able to find anyone that does it like u just did & I cant wait to see what else y'all get into
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words and we hope you enjoy the rest of the channel !
@dinavoutour77962 жыл бұрын
I have watched this a couple of times before but forgot what all to add. So I watched it again! ❤️❤️❤️ I hate to stop to go to store but I need borax. Gee I need to make a list as you go through process! W arching 1 more time. Lol
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words, your patience, and your understanding ! We will be getting back to regular videos soon ! Please know we appreciate all of you sticking by us while we adapt to these trying times !
@josephruiz27185 жыл бұрын
We are in New Orleans Louisiana Zone 9A. We have just discovered y'alls Channel recently and we enjoy watching your videos. We have 17 raised beds, citrus trees, and several 55 gallon drums cut in half. We have been Garden in roughly 18 months and have learned Lots from different people on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and it's helping us a lot. We are looking forward to your future videos
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have your hands full ! Thank you for watching ! We wish you the best on your adventures as well !
@elizabee82735 жыл бұрын
Now, I need to watch again, take notes. There's just so much good info.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Heyas ! Thanks for watching ! And be sure to check out our latest ivdeo to get in on our giveaway !
@daieast63054 жыл бұрын
3 cu ft Peat Moss... 24 quarts Perlite... 2 cu ft Black Kow... 5 cu ft Garden Soil... 2 cups Sodium Polyacrylate... 2 cups Pelleted Lime... 3 cups Crushed Oyster Shell... 6 lbs bone meal... 2 cups Epsom Salt... 3 lbs blood meal... 1/2 tsp Boron / Borax... And the total yield is about 12 cu ft of soil...
@simplehomesteadliving5 жыл бұрын
Great soil! I do raised bed Hugelkulture of sorts, and it uses half the soil. Old branchs, dead and dying tree branches, fallen trees, fallilng apart trees, etc from the surrounding woods will fill up the bottom half of the bed, then top with the soil. Takes half to fill up a tall bed. And it feeds from the bottom!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
In our raised bed assembly video we cover some of that... Good suggestions though which people should be aware of... Thank you for sharing !
@yvonnepower27205 жыл бұрын
Do you chip this material before putting it on the bottom of the bed?
@deliachitts19642 жыл бұрын
You have just made up living beautiful soil. Beds look so rich ,love the way you work together. Learnt so much .
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Delia !
@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN5 жыл бұрын
Looking real nice and healthy mixture there Mr Mark and Ms Tina ! I will do this for sure !
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
LOL... I laugh with Tina and say that if you cannot grow something in that, you need new seed or a new hobby.... ahhahaha
@timehasbegun58285 жыл бұрын
This is a video that I'm saving to my playlist thank you for all the great info blessings always to you😇
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words ! I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel ! Have a great weekend !
@ramirezluz505 жыл бұрын
Thank you, new gardener here, lol, hope I can get something, something, this summer, lol. Starting small. Thank you for all the great info.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and I hope you find the information useful... Thank you for your support !
@kansasgardener58445 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on the Black Kow. Didn't realize it had sand in it. Most people don't realize sand is an important ingredient when establishing raised bed soil. I'm sure Black Kow will work great for most people. I used sand that I purchased at a local sand plant. Way cheaper than Black Kow. I got 500# for around $6. For my carrot bed I mixed 2 parts native Kansas soil with 2 parts sand and 1 part vermiculite. Last year was my first year growing carrots and they were huge! I didn't add any kind of fertilizer last year but thanks to your video I will add some perlite this year and definitely bone meal and Epsom salt. Now I know why so many gardeners use Black Kow. Thanks for the info....
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Black Kow is pretty good stuff, so long as you use it for what it is... Otherwise, it can introduce sand where you do not want it as well.....
@shadel79682 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much !
@vrock2656 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. So much great information. I have been gardening since the early 70s. I always love seeing and learning new methods. I have to say your techniques and methods make it look much easier with great results. Thank you for sharing. Glad I resubbed. As for organic I believe that soil and nutrients are just that. However I never use chemical pesticides or herbicides on my edibles. I would love to hear your thoughts on that.
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
I keyed in on three words when reading this - "...on my edibles" so you left me an open door to split hairs and give you an honest answer... Now we've said that we spray occasionally in other videos so that is no secret... However, I use your words (surprised?) in how I make those decisions... Since I am splitting hairs, I am going to choose my words carefully here... While a PLANT is still a plant, I will use the Sevin liquid concentrate if the pests get too bad... Once that PLANT starts to set EDIBLES, and if the pests are still a problem, we will switch to spraying with BT which is considered both garden safe and organic... Now I see you chose the word "never" in your statement, so I will assume you feel strongly about this topic... I hope that you will understand that these are just my decisions, which I am not trying to impress on you or anyone else... We need our gardens to produce... They are our food supply that we eat from throughout the year... So we make decisions we can live with between wishing we could be chemical free, and the need to produce food... So we just do it as safely as we can, within the limits we are comfortable with... I hope that addresses your inquiry... And thank you for watching ! We really do appreciate the support !
@vrock2656 жыл бұрын
Excellent response, thank you. Please understand I did not know you spray for bugs so I was not condemning the use of sprays, that is your choice. I was just stating that I do not use chemical pesticides on my edibles. Do I get holes in my greens, heck yes, does it look bad well it doesnt look store bought. I loose about 60 or more % of my apples to coddling moth and that goes for the Quince too. One of the other reasons I do not spray is my neighbors are close and do not appreciate it. I have tried soap sprays and hot pepper sprays etc but with not much success. BTW I have Sevin, Malathion, and Dursban on hand. They all have a very strong smell till the aromatics dissipate, the Sevin as you know doesnt have much of a smell, thats a bonus. When I was a kid we used Sevin dust on the beans cause we had to, and the dogs too when they got fleas. Thanks for sharing. All the best. V.
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
I sure took no offense at all... That we spray is no secret... We just try to balance the risk / reward in the safest manner we can... But your comment did not come across as judgmental in any way... I appreciate you furthering the discussion, as others read along as well, and it all helps those looking for more information - so they can make their own decisions too ! Thank you !
@margarethauff88825 жыл бұрын
I find this very helpful! I'm really just learning how everything works. Thank you for all your help ♡
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
So glad you are enjoying it ! We appreciate the support ! Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel !
@jenniferjorgenson4085 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I would benefit by seeing your soil 'prescription' in writing so I could print (write) out a list of what I need - to take with me when I go shopping. (I'm 69 years young and find it now necessary to move from in-ground to container based gardening. I'm also new to this electronic stuff and learning how to use this KZfaq info. ;-)
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching... I am not sure I have it written out anywhere, but when I get a few minutes I will try to type it into the video description or something... Thanks for the input ! Much appreciated ! And glad you enjoyed the video !
@mac2438774 жыл бұрын
Only discovered this channel this year and it’s now my go to gardening advice n tips channel Living in highlands of Scotland I rely heavily on my greenhouse and covered raised beds but now am going for I proved soil recipe, so many thanks for your advice. And from one old serviceman (Army) .. to another thanks for your service.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
As you know also, it was our honor to have been allowed to serve ! Best of luck to you ! Please keep us up on your results !
@hanorabrennan88465 жыл бұрын
Loved to have been mixing that dirt too! Such fun! TFS! New subbie.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for Subbing.... And you should know I didnt have to ask Tina twice before she dove in ! ahahaha
@jodysappington70086 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing....now i no why your garden is so nice....did you mention your carrots...thank you for sharing
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
This is not the soil mix we use for our carrots, but I will be doing a video on that soon. Some similar amendments, different in the proportions and how we apply it to the bed. Thank you so much for watching and lending your support Jody !
@YolklahomaRocks6 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction the interest the carrot video is amazing. It's because we can't grow carrots.. sigh...my thumb turns immediately brown when I pick up carrot seeds. Grrr...lol
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
We are picking up the stuff tonight to make the video tomorrow... Hang tight and we'll have it up tomorrow evening ! Hopefully the elusive carrot will be a little less tricky to deal with after that...
@YolklahomaRocks6 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction Yay!!!! So ready. Take your time...I won't die from waiting lol.
@evethompson54982 жыл бұрын
I have 4 new raised beds. I have mixed topsoil,peat and black kow in them and I will cover them with heavy weight landscape fabric. I have ordered the admendments that you have suggested. My thoughts are that I will let the “structural” soil over-winter and add the amendments and pearlite in the spring. Oh, will add the oyster shell now. Your soil enabled me to have a wonderful garden this year. My first in Tennessee. Appreciate your thoughts. Love your channel thanks 🙏
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear of your success ! And yes, waiting will help prevent the winter freezes and thaws from leaching the nutrients out of the soil...
@philipmeyer2983 жыл бұрын
First of all thank you both for your service to our country! I have found your channel one of the two or three BEST and most informative (and most enjoyable) and I have learned or many improvements I can make next season. Tank you so much for taking the time produce the videos. One question - do you harvest your seeds for next years planting?
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
We do on some things, but we grow a lot of hybrids that are not really good to save seeds from...
@demetrioscarbone91055 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge! I feel like there's finally hope for our garden this year! Would be willing to offer a little guidance with filling four 264 cubic feet (1056 total) of raised garden bed? The expense of filling something that large with your super soil adds up quickly! The beds are 18" deep right now. Do they need to be deeper? And can you offer any suggestions for a more economical way to fill them? Thank you again for sharing!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
The soil only needs to be the top 6" or so... You can fill the rest with anything organic... With that much room, I might suggest whole bales of hay or straw... Or if you can find a tree cutting service to drop you off a pile of wood chips... Or grass clippings if you have a large lawn... Or logs / firewood....
@cindybonem4945 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction, hay has a lot of weed seeds, go with straw or wood shavings. We have saw mills near us that sell sawdust for $40 a pickup load, they used to give it away. Look for sawmills near you on line.
@SciaticaDrums4 жыл бұрын
I'm filling two new beds (which I bought from Northern Tool, thanks for the tip!). Since these are new beds (8x3x1) I plan on adding a bag of organic compost, shredded leaves and grass clippings to get me to 18 cubic feet. Will this throw off my results? I'm only worried about the organic compost being too much goodness. :) OR I can just add natural soil from my area, which here is in New England so there's a decent amount of clay in it. I could instead add what is now soil/compost from my leaf, grass and brush piles, which I burn every year. What of those should I add for best results and save a few dollars?
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Actually, everything sounds good... But I would refrain from putting any clay in the boxes... Its hard to keep it broken up once it clumps (and it will eventually)... Glad you found the Northern Tool ones... I overpaid, badly....
@katandpapa5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video! Thank you both for your military service! Can you guys post a picture of what you and Tina looked like when you were in the service? I laid up with stage 4 cancer and I've been thinking of starting 2 garden boxes just to grow a few simple things, your videos are inspiring me and giving me some ideas! Thank you! BE SAFE, GOD BLESS!!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I could work them into a video, but you can send me a message through our Facebook page and maybe we could do something... LOL
@gloriagodfrey38995 жыл бұрын
I am just starting my garden that will have fruit trees, flowers and raised beds for vegetables. I am so thankful that I found your channel. I live in North Florida which is 9b. Thank you for taking the time to help us. Take care.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching ! Anything we can do to help, please just ask... We are a little behind on responding, but we try to get to all all the comments !
@marierox63235 жыл бұрын
How's your garden doing in Florida?
@doublepick4 жыл бұрын
Question: When you say “top out” each raised bed with the mixture, do you mean like an inch deep?
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
We figure about 3", but yes... Top Off or Top Out... Just adding a top layer to replace the organics that broke down and sunk the soil level down (usually over the winter)... But that is good... As it allows us to add back in additional nutrients in the soil mix...
@nwsports80435 жыл бұрын
Can we use vermiculite instead of perlite with little negative effect? Theres no perlite in the county.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fine to use either one... And be sure to see our latest video to get in on our giveaway !
@bbunderson5 жыл бұрын
@@BumbleBeeJunction do you know if baby diapers are a safe source of perlite like material? I'd love to upcycle what would normally be sent to the landfill. Thanks so much
@nancyhaywood648611 ай бұрын
thank you so much. i l ;ike the formula and will be using it.. and i'm going to grow me some veggies. god bless you both. i'm like Tina, i love the dirt.
@mariae69424 ай бұрын
I think I would rather use this mix than any other. Sand is recommended for growing radishes, and man is river sand expensive!! If Black Cow has sand in it, I would rather stick with your mixture, it’s a lot more economical. Thanks for sharing guys!!!! 😊
@dianawilliams-coe77475 жыл бұрын
What’s the size of your boxes.... the very first one you started with and where did you get it from.....please and thank you
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
They are EarthMark boxes and all of the available sizes / prices are on home depot online... Please also see our latest video to get in on our giveaway...
@emmydaradar26035 жыл бұрын
Bumble Bee Junction what is the size of your raise bed in your garden? With all the soil mixture that you did how many of your raised bed did it filled in? Thank you.
@HiddenHeightsFarm5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe for the super soil mix! I really need this! Can't wait to try it on our raised beds.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Filling the bottoms with limbs would be a good use for them... Then you can just buy soil for the top 6" or so...
@jasultkon125 жыл бұрын
You saved a lot of money with your garden but even if you didn’t what an awesome hobby and it looks beautiful.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much... And not everything we do is cost effective... Sometimes we just have our own reasons for doing what we do... Like knowing exactly where our food came from, how it was grown, and who sneezed on it last... ahahahaha
@matttower84593 жыл бұрын
I tried this mix in my raised beds spring 2020 and planted tomatoes in them. I ran out of cages and before my new cages came in ( 5 days or so) they grew so fast and big that I was unable to get cages around the plants. LOL!!! Holy growth and harvest!!! Happy with results. Trying again this year. The only thing I couldn’t get was the polyacrylate.
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Google: Teacher Supply Sodium Polyacrylate - So glad you were happy with the results ! We are so thankful for the feedback ! Hope you have a GREAT gardening season ! Good luck !
@dianehall53453 жыл бұрын
2021 SUMMER UPDATE - Hello Bumblebee Junction from our farm in New Hampshire! I just watched some of your 2021 harvest coming in. Really nice! We shut down our farm to the public in March 2020 and continue to be open for customers only. We were not much affected. It was farming as usual, except for the gardens. I did not have as much time because it was just us three running the farm. This is the year I am getting ready to amend my woodland raised beds. Your recipe will be the top dressing all the beds receive. Your methods are a real help to configure this new garden, next to the house. Limited space. We hesitate to take down majestic Hemlock and Oak unless we have to. Have a great summer! ~ Diane
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have been VERY busy ! But everything sounds wonderful ! Thanks for watching ! And thank you for sharing !
@patrice19664 жыл бұрын
I’ve been gardening in ground for years but need to switch to raised beds due to health issues. I’m so glad I saw this video and have your soil mix recipe now to fill them. Thank you for sharing your recipe and gardening knowledge with everyone who needs it.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
I would suggest filling your beds nearly to the top with organic mater (grass clippings, leaves, straw, sticks, etc) and then just topping the beds with about 4" each year... This will help spread the cost of filling them over several years...
@kennethlemay52835 жыл бұрын
Good morning I did see another comment where you at told a woman to add it to a watering can, as far as the borax, so that is what I did and watered it in. But I managed to get my super soil mix together and a bed built yesterday before it got dark. And then I transplanted some small things already had growing in just Miracle-Gro garden soil And then last night it rained. Well maybe it's just me but just overnight these little plants look happier and ready to grow than I've ever seen. I've been growing things on and off most of my life and have always had a hard time getting anything to produce any decent fruit. I sure am hoping this does the trick I will keep you posted on my results. Thank you for getting back to me.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Yes, please keep in contact... I am glad to hear these results... So many commercial soils are out of balance or lacking in one area or another, so we built that soil mix based on the known strengths of each part, and made up for the weaknesses with other products strong in those areas... It has worked for us over many seasons, and each year, the beds just get stronger... I am hoping you will be as pleased with your results...
@dad3db5 жыл бұрын
I really like the boxes that you made for your garden and the layout of your garden it's beautiful
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! I very much appreciate your kind words ! Thank you again for watching and commenting !
@katievdbshsh7574 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info & written recipe for garden mixture. I didnt copy this info for this yr but will do so for next yrs crop. I've been learning so much from you both. I love all info Tina shares with us. Thanks so much!!!😝😝😝😍😍💕💕💕. From grandma Katie in Oregon
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate the support Katie ! Thank you !
@katievdbshsh7574 жыл бұрын
@@BumbleBeeJunction your welcome
@johnkovalcik9023 жыл бұрын
I’m going to give your mix a try here in Central Texas after that winter snow storm devastated all my elevated bed fall crops...I’ve watched this several times already - guess I enjoy seeing Tina dig in the dirt !!
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@nancyates98224 жыл бұрын
You guys are one of my absolute favorite you tube gardeners.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words ! We really appreciate you watching !
@angelamanning71224 жыл бұрын
My daughter is going to be growing her first garden, I am going to tell her to come watch ya'll and learn properly. Just so you know you'll be teaching 3 generations. Me, daughter, granddaughter.
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome ! And I appreciate your confidence ! We strive to make sure we only put out good info...
@GaryB333 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving the break down of each thing you put into your soil. I will give it a try this year. Have a Great Day, GOD BLESS
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gmc06786 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I mix very similar except the boron. Thanks for that tip. I sure hope adding a smidge to my mix will boost my production 🎋🥒🌶🌿🍅
@BumbleBeeJunction6 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear you use a similar mix ! I know it works, but it is always nice to hear you haven't fallen over the deep end... LOL... Boron will definitely help since there is nothing in the mix I showed that really contributes to boron naturally... And there are a few plants that REALLY depend on it like broccoli... They all need it, but some far more than others... Just please, heed my warning of how little it takes... And you can always add it to water and water it in to spread it further... Thanks for watching and commenting ! I appreciate your ongoing support !
@freesteading-under-an-acre21465 жыл бұрын
Just a bit of information for you and your viewers, what I use in for most of my "filler" in my raised beds is "organic compost" that I get FREE from my county recycle site. They collect leaves and branches from along the street that residents put out as yard waste, then they run it thru a shredder and make piles that they put in lines, and they turn them over and age them for about a year letting them decompose before putting them in a large "compost" pile that is available FREE to any county resident. Check your area for similar programs. You can get broken down aged material as compost, and you can also get just the mulched wood material as Mulch, for the walkways of you raised beds. I love this video and all the material presented...I wrote down you whole recipe to duplicate and try to get all my ingredients balanced out right/ THANK YOU for creating this, I look forward to watching the rest of your videos - and btw - DUTCH set me : )
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
That sounds like an excellent suggestion for free filling... We used hay when we set our boxes up... Over time, any organic will break down and the box will settle... We use that opportunity to apply the soil mix here to spruce it up for another year, and eventually, it will become most of your fill, but with the cost spread over several years...
@charliewilliams87944 жыл бұрын
Great idea to show what they look like I got bone meal my first yr and it was wet and came out like paste I did use some of it then I seen your video and was able to get my money back and get another bag I did have to go through the company to get my money back but I forgot to come and thank you for that. Thank you❤
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
Glad you got your money back... That had to smell horrid if it was mush (its bad enough dry)... Thank you for letting us know though... And glad the video was of use !
@charliewilliams87944 жыл бұрын
@@BumbleBeeJunction yeah it was pretty strong lol
@mariesplace95475 жыл бұрын
Get well Mark 🤗
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you for for your kind words of support ! We hope that you enjoy the channel ! I am working to return SAP and Tina has been busy tending to our very active an dynamic homestead... We really do appreciate you joining us and showing your support ! Many blessings on you and yours !
@scottm.franklinnc79425 жыл бұрын
Now this is wrather interesting, back in my high school days ( won't tell ya how long ago that was..lol) I was in FFA I got into horticulture...we used a mix very similar. We'd take clippings and put them in an old double sink until they sprouted roots...the seedlings love that mix👍
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
We have used it as a seed starter base ourselves with pretty good results... Does not word as good with woody starts because it is so rich that it rots them off before they can really take off...
@lauramarie27822 жыл бұрын
I have been experimenting with compost making and soil building over the years...find it fascinating. Thanks for your great videos!
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you !
@sunkisshomesteadgardens99975 жыл бұрын
I find your recipe for your soil very interesting I'm just starting to do some raised beds. I've done gardening for several years but not in raised beds so I definitely will try your recipe. Thanks
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
I am very confident you will be happy with the results... We put a lot of work and research into the soil mix before we considered it good enough to help others... Our goal is for people to enjoy their gardens, not have to fight the soil to be successful...
@patriciamcc17334 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the type of raised beds that you're using
@phaephimmasane97873 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. This is what I been looking for my garden raised bed
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@elizabethhendriks90304 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service had no idea you were veterans new to your channel love you guys
@BumbleBeeJunction4 жыл бұрын
LOL... Yes, for several generations... Thank you so much for your lind words ! Blessings !
@KissMyGrassAcres5 жыл бұрын
This explains all the questions that I had asked in another video. I'm taking all this information in and will be doing what I can with our garden. When we first put our garden in, we had triple ground mulch brought in, which was two years ago, or so. Since then we have continued to add egg shells, Epsom salts, coffee grounds, black kow and have blended in leaves and such which had fallen the fall before. Of course we have also used blood meal and bone meal. Thank you for teaching us about the other things you use in your garden. I do stay away from anything man made or anything like miracle grow but then that is me.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
To each their own, as long as we all end up with full shelves in the end ! Thanks so much for watching !
@KissMyGrassAcres5 жыл бұрын
I agree You have taught me allot though, for that I thank you.@@BumbleBeeJunction
@dianesmigelski58045 жыл бұрын
This video came up as one for me to try. I really like the info you gave and seeing your beds and knowing what plants you rotated in each one. My personal preference is to not use peat moss as it’s detrimental to the environment. I will use rotted leaves or other types of composted items to my beds to make up the difference. But to each his own! I’ve subscribed and will enjoy your new vids next! I like your poultry in the background there. Mine are free range.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. It does not sound as though your substitutions would affect the balance or overall effectiveness of the blend. You are fortunate to be able to free range. The creek about 30' behind our chicken houses is loaded with predators, and being rare breed chickens that we depend on the hatching egg money from, we simply make those decisions that are right for us.
@maxdanielwebster5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recipe. It is similar to the recipe that we use, that one is close to the Square Foot Gardeners recipe. We do not grow to the scale that you do, I need to have elevated beds due to knee problems. So we have two 42 square foot elevated gardens, a Large Vegepod, a four bale straw garden and what I call rail gardens with 6 ea.8”x8”x 8” gardens around the deck. We are getting ready to plant the seeds we started and are now in a small greenhouse until next week. I am probably add to my recipe to make it resemble more of your recipe. Thanks again.
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are gonna be busy busy... I hope you are able to adapt the recipe successfully... Best of luck to you, and thank you so much for watching and lending us your support !
@haroldgray58112 жыл бұрын
Good, I will mix some this and put in some raised beds.
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@dalenichols66513 жыл бұрын
Good job I learned a lot I'm just now in the situation where I'm having to use raised beds.
@keiladavis5 жыл бұрын
The beds are beautiful!!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so muc ! Please be sure to see our latest video to get in on our giveaway !
@karenlovelace32692 жыл бұрын
Doing your recipe this year to my beds & I can't wait.
@BumbleBeeJunction2 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! Please let us know how it goes !
@genfari95223 жыл бұрын
I followed this recipes last fall and my fall/winter Florida garden is doing great. I look forward to seeing how it does in the spring/summer season. Thanks.
@BumbleBeeJunction3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! I am so glad to hear of your success!
@jennidominguez59875 жыл бұрын
Truly enjoying going back and revisitng your videos making sure I learn all I can before planting our raised bed garden ... And We love you and TIna.. Vincent and I think you 2 are an incredible couple... I wish you did not have to try and justify what you spend to keep your garden how you want it... it is sad people have to judge... We tried in ground gardening here in southern colorado and NOTHING did well.. I did my tomatoes and peppers in pots they did great.. so this year we are INVESTING in ALL raised beds and filling them with your formula.... is it costly yes set up will be but the return will be way worth it... THANK YOU for doing what you 2 do... you are great role models....
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
That is awesome ! If you run into any trouble please let me know ! We have had others duplicate the soil and stuff with great results so we are confident yo will not regret the investment...
@jennidominguez59875 жыл бұрын
Please do tell where does TIna get the adorable lippers.. I just saw her sharks...lol I have daughters that would flip for them...
@mitchellwoodham28 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate your expertise. Y'all are the greatest!!!
@memawshippabillyhomestead27145 жыл бұрын
Just watched this twice to get that great recipe down. Making new beds, will be using this method. Thanks!
@BumbleBeeJunction5 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it... I am sure you will not be disappointed !
@4OutdoorsmenMinistri Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to try this soil recipe. Thank you!
@dave040912 жыл бұрын
Luv it! Thank you! I plan to mix in a barrel. Thinking I’ll do half batch, put lid on and roll to mix