Garden Hacks That SCIENCE Says Actually Work! No Kap 🧢

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Here are the garden hacks that sciences says will help increase the yield and health of your garden. Whether that be tips and tricks in the garden that help improve your plants or if they are hacks and tips for improving your soil.
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@swdw973 18 күн бұрын

Interesting on the perch water table as I ignored the suggestions of pure compost in the planting hole and have always mixed a little with the existing dirt and then placed the rest of the compost on tope of the soil rather than turn it in. People were kind of freaked out at the size of, for example, my pepper plants which have grown at least a foot taller than they are supposed to, and put out so many peppers I needed to put them in tomato cages. And yes I mulch too. The "bug juice" suggestion was given over 30 years ago in Organic Gardening magazine (when it was truly about gardening and not about climate agendas) because they'd tested it and found out it worked.

@GardeningInCanada 17 күн бұрын

Nice!

@philomenabrabazonobroin5236 Ай бұрын

I add weed leaves to the bottom of my pots. It’s non plastic and non toxic. The pots are light to move around. It’s fertilises my plants as they grow and turns into new compost. It’s a win win

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

That’s another good one!

@ecologytoday Ай бұрын

I use a type of adapted Hügelkultur in my pots but am messy about the layers so have less porosity and water pooling issues. I just top up the growing layer most years.

@RominaJones Ай бұрын

Great vid! If you haven't already I'm totally down for an all about mulch video!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@c.o8016 Ай бұрын

Me too!

@bunzinthesun 15 күн бұрын

I find that mulch allows slugs to hide and thrive, I want less slugs not more!

@gedelgo3242 Ай бұрын

I've got some bean starters inside and they're covered in knats. TIL. I thought the knats just really liked beans, not that they were getting medieval tortured.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Hahah there you go! Proof positive

@angelasomers3434 Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada my petunias did the same as beans, I'd be curious to hear about bakers yeast and it's benefits.. I've seen it used in cuke growing videos....but don't fully get why it's usefull

@Sourman5000 Ай бұрын

Your soil is maybe a bit too moist. BTI is a good organic treatment, it takes a little time but works well. Mosquito bits or mosquito dunks are usually available at Walmart or local farm store.

@Lance.pigman Ай бұрын

To add with mulch having worked in landscaping for years, avoid any colored mulch, especially the black stuff. Loaded in chemicals and you don’t want that if you’re growing any food. Also lay it on THICK! At least 2 inches. Thin layers of mulch are pointless.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Whelp that’s good to know

@Lance.pigman Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada also here in the south sometimes depending where the mulch is from, it can have bits of poison Ivy mixed in that still has the oil in it. I’d stick with the all natural hardwood mulch

@ecologytoday Ай бұрын

I use about 3 inches of natural wood chip mulch ( aka park mulch that is free) on my paths, plus two layers of cardboard. Every few years I rake it all back (in sections) salvage some good soil and worms and reset it.

@carolhartley5982 13 күн бұрын

I wish seed companies would add root lengths to the info on packets. So, higher than 30% whey is an overdose.

@derwinloverink8627 9 күн бұрын

Actually, coffee grounds add a lot and help hold moisture. Eggshells, when broken down do add calcium to the soil, but it not an immediate fix, it takes a while.

@trvrsnl Ай бұрын

I like to use Barley straw as mulch because there is some seed that grows so I get some barley for thanksgiving and Xmas turkey soups. So my mulch does mulch stuff and has a harvest as well. I'm a corny gardener, LOL

@ZeFeratu Ай бұрын

😂 Oh my goodness! I put dead insect bodies and ground shrimp shells in my worm bin for more nutritious vermicompost to add to my soil mixtures. Not something I've ever heard about. It just makes sense to me.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You’ve been vaccinating plants since the beginning!

@linzertorte4003 Ай бұрын

Dinosaur pill memory unlocked! I loved those things!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Right!!!!

@BryceGarling 4 күн бұрын

Lots of people seem to like mulching. I gave it up years ago. I found dense layered plantings do way better and their debris ends up dropping as a mulch. I also found a diversity in my invertebrates by doing that. Also watched my soil get darker.

@kbjerke Ай бұрын

So, *accidentally,* I've actually be doing the right thing by growing bush beans in containers around the main garden?!? So this year I'll double or triple my efforts. Thanks, Ashley!! (And thanks for the other "hacks", too!)

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

It’s like Bob Ross says happy accidents 😅

@TashasTattoos Ай бұрын

I wondered why the petunias I grew last summer collected gnats on their leaves! Trichomes being used as stickypads is definitely going in my plans.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@marilynturcotte5304 Ай бұрын

I love your little talks and break down the science behind things. Would love a Mulch Video; I am limited in what is available here in Kingston. So please do one.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I definitely will!

@drmichellecook Ай бұрын

You're such a wealth of knowledge and entertaining as well! Thanks for sharing your plant wisdom.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. If you have anything specific you ever want to see just let me know and I’ll make sure I can add it to the list. I can’t promise. I’ll get to it within the same week, but I will definitely get to it at some point because everyone’s suggestions and ideas make it onto the list! Also, I’m glad I’m entertaining that’s like a bonus 🤓🫶🏻

@dymondwillow2 26 күн бұрын

100K! road trip to GP b4 planting season starts. Come talk to the Garden group - they meet the 3rd Wed of the month.

@kaleyjanenigh 14 күн бұрын

I just discovered your channel today, and I AM THRILLED. I am SUCH a gardening and soil science nerd; not classically trained, just as a hobby. You are endlessly entertaining me! I'm LOVING and bingeing your channel!! Thank you from Wisconsin, USA! ❤

@GardeningInCanada 10 күн бұрын

hahah awe! welcome aboard!

@GmamaGrowz 14 күн бұрын

Awesome gardening hacks! I ran out and planted more bush beans 😂 TFS!

@GardeningInCanada 10 күн бұрын

You and me both!

@mhariclare1 Ай бұрын

Always grow pole beans, but i actually intercropped bush beans this yr👍

@janew5351 Ай бұрын

With what plants?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Wonderful

@mhariclare1 Ай бұрын

Pole beans, and tomatoes….and before someone says…tomatoes hate beans….i grow them together every year…and I can’t keep up with either 😅

@brianseybert192 Ай бұрын

@@mhariclare1 I grew some scarlet runner beans on my tomato trellis several years ago for the hummingbirds, obtw the hummers loved them. Only problem was, they were strangling my tomatoes, lol.

@mr.hamilton5393 Ай бұрын

Caring is Sharing 😊

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Yes it is!

@hirokowoods4421 Ай бұрын

The best solution for fungus gnats for indoor plants is giving water soaked with neem pellets or neem meal which is has nutrients for plants. Works very time.

@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 Ай бұрын

I was going to write this in the comments. Neem cake for the win! Plus it fertilizes too. WIN WIN :)

@bunzinthesun 15 күн бұрын

Here is an idea on how to drain the perched water table with shallow pots. Add a strip of synthetic chamois out the drain holes of the pot and let that hang below the pot. It will drain like a washcloth hanging over a full sink, if you have ever had the misfortune to conduct that experiment.

@YanickaQuilt Ай бұрын

Taking notes about a possible japanese beetle milkshake lol

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Ahahahahahah my coffee just came out my nose I loved this comment

@Playitagaindian Ай бұрын

🤢🤮I just collected a half gallon milk container full of grubs from my sifted raised bed planter. The thought of blending would have me hugging the porcelain toilet. They were sent to the landfill yesterday. 😜

@smoothmove7566 16 күн бұрын

It's not a crazy hack but the new soil I bought at Menards is called Sunshine brand organic potting soil. in the upper left hand corner of the bag it says that it included Silicon. Apparently Silicon is very good at preventing powdery mildew so I'm looking forward to that. Also I think feeding Molasses water to my pot plants during their early vegetative cycle led to an attraction of Aphids. so I'm not gonna do that anymore. This year I'm gonna feed them Kool-Aid just before harvesting. Black Cherry and Lemon Lime. Peace duder.

@marajokegr Ай бұрын

I'm going to start some beans RIGHT NOW!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Awesome! 👏

@convictednotconvinced 6 күн бұрын

I'm confused about aspirin because it's often described as salicylic acid when it's actually acetylsalicylic acid. Is it a relevant distinction in terms of use in gardening?

@sonictheheadshock756 Ай бұрын

I gave my alovera a small amount of lactose free milk and now the plant is Hugh's 😂

@comfortablynumb9342 Ай бұрын

When gnats show up in my indoor garden I use Mosquito Dunks or Mosquito Bits mixed into the water. The natural bacteria kills the gnat larvae and the problem is gone in a few days. Sticky traps help for the adults, but a bowl with a cup of apple cider vinegar, a spoon full of sugar, a few drops of liquid dish soap and water will attract and drown the adults. That also helps with other flying bugs like fruit flies. As far as trichomes go, yeah they're very important. The whole point of growing cannabis is for the trichomes.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Those mosquito dunks are absolute magic. I personally like the predatory nematodes. But I do see the validity and using those mosquito dunks.

@comfortablynumb9342 Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada I haven't tried nematodes but I like the idea. I'd use them if it was easier. The Dunks are available at the local store around the corner. I'll ask the local garden shop about nematodes and other predatory bugs. I know green lacewings are good for some pests. So far I've been lucky with my indoor plants. So far...

@brianseybert192 Ай бұрын

@@comfortablynumb9342 Aphids went after my tomatoes last year, ordered some lacewing eggs (native to WI), aphids never had a chance.

@carolstuff Ай бұрын

Thanks for such useful info Ashley!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@carolyn9547 Ай бұрын

I enjoy learning from you. Keep up the great work. You're fun too!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. I like it when people like the nerdiness but when they love the fact that it’s fun at the same time definitely my people.🤣

@virginiab3781 29 күн бұрын

This video about the perched water table is super helpful. I have a spot in yard that is almost all clay and collects water when it rains. I was going to remove the grass, add some more top soil with some compost on top and then add plants that love to have their roots in water. So this seems like a bad idea since the seedlings/small plants will be planted in the top soil/compost mix on top of the clay soil and the solution to "try" and combine the top soil/compost mix. I am going to try that.

@phyllisatkinson4401 18 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh now I know why my tomatoes are drowning🥲. I'm so grateful your video popped up on KZfaq. I will be a subscriber for the life of your site! And will share your videos all around😀👍. I'm in So MD in The US. You are the most beneficial person I've come across! Thank you!

@GardeningInCanada 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for subbing and welcome aboard the GIC Crew!

@plantsoverpills1643 15 күн бұрын

Read about spraying plants with “bug juice,” but would definitely prefer to dump it in the soil. Need to find a cheap blender and a hazmat suit!!!!I As for mulching. Never took it seriously either…But have gone full tilt in the last 10 years. A cousin has a tree cutter who regularly dumps free mulch chips in his yard. I’m soooo jealous. It’s great for keeping weeds down….I use grass in mega amounts…it leaves the soil airy and fluffy…and finally I add shredded leaves to the beds in the fall…in the spring, it’s wall to wall worms…..no need for amendments….just what nature supplies!!!! I also like utilizing comfrey. I lay the leaves down around potatoes….

@user-mi4du9rd1j 9 күн бұрын

Do perched water tables have something to do with differences in surface tension? That makes sense in my head... but I'd love to hear more about that whole topic.

@CarlPenney-ey9ou Ай бұрын

Using packing peanuts is a plastic that is not good for a food safe environment. I was going to try this a few years ago and decided to go on the internet and came across a article saying it leashes toxic chemicals. Cheers

@jessiortiz3191 21 күн бұрын

Omg I love you're videos! I'm thoroughly entertained 🤣

@andydroid9782 Ай бұрын

Can you do a video on olla's. Various methods including terracotta pots. Is there a way to use this in a drain field type manner so it might work for things planted in rows.

@josdantas9739 Ай бұрын

Thank you,

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@Gkrissy 14 күн бұрын

Question: Did I hear that hugelkulture or lasagna gardening can cause root rot? I have never experienced that with raised beds. But I think you mentioned 12-14 inches depth. But I layer my beds with compost for years and havnt had any issues. It would be cool to be able to get a camera inside a raised bed but I've heard that decomposed wood create nice air pockets, and maybe the leaves I use help as well.

@leewolfe3895 Ай бұрын

I throw a scoop of powdered milk in the hole and around the plant as I transplant to the garden. Lots of different nutrients and its water soluble. When I do that, and of course consistent watering, I have never had to worry about end rot.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Interesting

@1vtmom966 18 күн бұрын

Hi, I just subscribed! At first it seemed too technical but I kept listening & I got it. ☺️

@TiffanyL50 19 күн бұрын

It’s been recommended to me to use mushroom compost as my mulch, not only around my house but in my food beds as well. Do you have experience with this? What are the pros and cons? I was told breaks down well for the following years soil. The info I find on the internet is inconclusive as to where and what benefits and drawbacks are. We have extreme sandy soil so my neighbor uses this as a main part of her yearly amendment. Awesome videos- I’m a new subscriber after this one!

@dnawormcastings Ай бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing your knowledge 🇳🇿🌴

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed it. You have worm castings. It looks like so. You definitely know a thing or two about the idea behind using bug bits or even worm, casting to get some really stellar results out of your plants

@belieftransformation Ай бұрын

Great hacks; thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@karlsorchidparty2395 Ай бұрын

Nice. Thanks! ❤

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Absolutely anytime thanks for stopping by. If there’s anything specific you’re ever looking for them, please let me know. I will add it onto the GIC crew list. Which may or may not be longer than the Bible at this point, but regardless.

@karlsorchidparty2395 Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada 😂 Thanks.

@elicopeland4364 Ай бұрын

Hello Ashly , I have looked at some of your videos and I have now subscribed because you have information I need and you are my eastern provincial neighbour and you know your stuff. To me you have new info.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing! Welcome aboard the GIC Crew!

@AaricHale 17 күн бұрын

Heck yeah I learned something new ! I guess I never thought about bush beans having trichromes. Dang too bad they didn't produce thc lol. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

@outwest100az 17 күн бұрын

Learning can be so learnful. My outside in pots various varieties of tomatoes are not all having the leaves just dry up and crinkle away, The tomatoes don't seem to be affected but the plants look naked and I need help as they all look like shiitte. Thanks from the southwest of the USA Enjoyed mucho

@alpha42069 Ай бұрын

no cap!!!!

@tabithadrew9875 Ай бұрын

Yes, after watching your vid I started using aspirin for watering in transplants and I'm already noticing a difference. I use half a tablet in my 6ltr watering can. I'm sure I ended up asking on the more recent vid if aspirin was ok lol.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Oh man, you watch an old video then. I probably made that way like three years ago.

@workingfortheirfuture 24 күн бұрын

Just read something about watering! Tell me this is true... goes back to your video about soil density/compaction testing: "Those little spaces between soil hold water and they hold oxygen and lots of other goodies that plants want and need." And goes on to talk about : "if we water too much and the soil is constantly wet? Well, then those tree roots will not be happy and they will be vulnerable to root rot. So the best strategy is to water (your tree/plant) deeply, and then allow the roots to dry out fully before watering again." Thanks in advance! Congrats (🧐 on the 100K for your little hobby channel!!😂💚🍀)!!!

@jacquirippon7249 Ай бұрын

My goodness l found another nerd. Thankyou from Australia.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Hello 🤓

@richardrybicki749 16 күн бұрын

Compastion is why no one is alowed to drive or move on my ground around my oak trees when we are droughty.I want to keep the sand looseso when we do get rain it will soak in.

@vWiewioR Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I am definitely gonna use aspirin on my seedling which I forgot about and were outside an exposed to too low temperatures and turned light light green. Hope it's gonna help them get back healthy. Please make video about mulches!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Hopefully it does. It may not if there you know knocking on the door, but it’s worth a shot.

@Hurk101 9 күн бұрын

Truly enjoy your videos. I find them very educational even to educational for me. But I e come across a video that uses blue def or grass and it says that it’s high in nitrogen. I then read some of the comments and one person mentioned how they would put it on their brassicas. Would love for you to do a video on that.

@zokotodosiev6650 Ай бұрын

Greetings from Macedonia and thank you very much.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Welcome!

@link12313 Ай бұрын

7:50 packing peanuts are very brittle expanded polystyrene. A porous cork or paper pulp based material is better as a water table material.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

That’s an awesome idea

@jeil5676 Ай бұрын

The packing peanuts I've handled were made from starch. They dissolve in water. We used to put them in our mouth. This was decades ago too. Still not useful but there was no polystyrene. Environmentally friendly.

@rmak87 Ай бұрын

Would wine corks work?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

@rmak87 several ppl actually said that so I think some have actually tried it out

@gendoll5006 Ай бұрын

I had a hospital stay this week from a pulmonary embolism then another ER visit today from an apparent anxiety attack (felt like I was going to die) but it’s set my gardening back so much and I’m so scared my seedlings are going to die or I’m going to stunt their growth by not being able to get them in the ground in time! I’ll definitely be combing through your vids for info on what to do! Love ya!

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 Ай бұрын

I hope you are feeling better and your health issues resolve, trust in God, he will give your plants life to feed you ! Blessings

@noora7773 Ай бұрын

You know you're a true gardener when facing a serious health scare all you can think about is how your seedlings are going to survive without you taking care of them😅 I hope everything is now well!

@jonathanhao1640 Ай бұрын

What kind of mulch do you use for your indoor plants? Also, do you have a mulch brand you can recommend? Thanks.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I like grass the most for outside. Inside I like orchid bark to be honest or vermiculite. No brand allegiance

@zhouchanghai2953 Ай бұрын

For the perched water table, if I leave a hole in the middle of the rocks/packaging peanuts, and fill the hole with the same soil that the plant grows in, so that the soil can reach all the way to the bottom of the pot though the hole, will that solve the issue?

@zmblion Ай бұрын

Lol the bottom juices mmmm yep lol 😂

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

🤓🤪😏

@amandaalford1980 Ай бұрын

I hate knats so much! Thank you for the info! I'm planting extra!

@douglasgoodfellow9443 Ай бұрын

ne thing I tried before was yeast in warm water watering I used it on plants that were hurting after weeding shzam they were all up and happy. Maybe just warm water. I was happy though. Another was willow branches in a blender as a root hormone. Seems I am having better results this year. Will send link if you like

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Yes! Omg absolutely 👍 this works amazing

@RiverCrockett-in7bg Ай бұрын

I never had any luck with a powdered rooting hormone, but willow water is awesome.

@judithrose4560 29 күн бұрын

Used milk for years and when I ran out of milk I used Tums!

@seth7131 Ай бұрын

With the clay ball, when you asked "where dp you think the water came from?" It felt really personal for some reason...😢

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Oh my God I am so sorry. I did not mean that an in a personal way whatsoever.

@stevenl.5490 Ай бұрын

What do you think about mixing whey, fertilizer and aspirin for foliar feeding my veggie plants? To minimize wetting the leaves, as some plants don't seem to like it. I did aspirin and fertilizer for my tomatoes last year and had a good harvest.

@Junkinsally Ай бұрын

Don’t need the whey unless there is a problem.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I agree with this too. Until you know that you have an issue you probably don’t need to apply it particularly if it cost you more money to apply it. If you just have way on hand, and you want to apply to prevent then go ahead, but I agree. Don’t go ahead and break the bank on making sure it’s there

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You definitely could do this now keep in mind… the idea of foliar fertilizer application works with certain nutrients, but not all. Meaning some molecules are much too large to break into the leaf via the stomata and fully application. Meaning they are only best taking up by the roots so make sure you do your research before you just willy-nilly bifold your application. Because you may end up being less than impressed with the results. I do have a video somewhere in my videos talking about foliar application. I think it’s probably 23 years old so I can’t guarantee the quality of the filming, but I can get down with the quality of the information in it. Wherever it may lie on this channel. Best thumb for searching on KZfaq to find stuff that I’ve done videos on is the following formula gardening in Canada +foliar or +(insert whatever you are searching

@stevenl.5490 Ай бұрын

Thanks to both for the advice. Whey only when needed then. Frankly, I'd rather save my whey for whey pancakes. So fluffy! Search for King Arthur Baking's recipe

@laurieleannie Ай бұрын

Ashley, completely off topic but how can I get rid of potato rust? If I plant seed potatoes that are rusty will they spread it? Thanks and I love your videos! I use old straw that local farmers/ranchers don’t want as my mulch and it works great! Plus, it’s usually free!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I personally like using sulphur pucks for fungi issues.

@laurieleannie Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada thank you! I will look for some!

@generrosity Ай бұрын

I love the passion you have for your schtick 💚 random question, to avoid spill compaction after doing-various-unspeakables, what is the minimum sized object to walk on (for general lawn as well as future planting) to avoid further recompaction? If it helps, potentially poor draining (creeping buttercup) clay (light milk chocolate, very little grit in finger rub), Auckland Nz 10b :)

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Ideally, you would have other piece of plywood or 2 x 4. And if you can get that, even just be around the 6 foot mark. You’ll probably see some really good relief from your soil.

@generrosity Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada thanks! Would you say the same area works (2x4 x6ft; 2x8 x3ft; 2x16 x1.5ft? Circle?) or is putting more distance to spread the pressure gradient underground?

@drawyrral Ай бұрын

I get rid of gnats by opening my windows on a sunny day. Does that count as a hack?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Absolutely it does. That’s just common sense which is way smarter than trying to grow beans in the house like I’m doing. This is why I say the GIC crew is always smarter than what I am.

@drawyrral Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada Juicy! 😁

@tikagdg 22 күн бұрын

I got aphids in the house after opening my windows😢😢

@ttvgifted3171 20 күн бұрын

I have a blue java banana put i got off etsy that’s basically grafting back together besides for there one little strand of string like fiber. Its not even like a 1/4 of an inch in diameter. Boutta give it an aspirin lmao

@suzannec2603 19 күн бұрын

Just for clarification, at the beginning of this video, you say "epsom salts- BS"- but in another video you talk about epsom salt foliar application being a good thing. Can you clarify?

@GardeningInCanada 19 күн бұрын

Epsom salt in soil is harmful, Epsom salt not in contact with the soil but in contact with the leaves (particularly if there is a magnesium deficiency) makes a different. And it’s not so much the epsom salt spray it’s the fact that magnesium can be applied to the leaves.

@jeffree9015 Ай бұрын

Make sure you don't use cellulose packing peanuts, or you'll just have a sticky mess.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I had no idea that there was a different version of packing peanuts. But the comment section is definitely leading me to believe that they are not all made of Styrofoam.

@jeffree9015 Ай бұрын

@GardeningInCanada Yeah, I was wrong, though. They are starch, not cellulose.

@jamistokes5333 21 күн бұрын

Do you use larger dose aspirin or low dose? Thanks

@juliespaulding5545 Ай бұрын

Hi. I have a wuestion will aspirin soray help with seedlings? I have zinnias that I could not pot up in time because I statted too many. I like to give them a boost, any ideas?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

The zinnias don’t love being transplanted often. You try this or something higher in phosphorus. That may help just with better root development.

@briteddy9759 Ай бұрын

So now I have a way to use my whey! I make Greek yoghurt, which has as the last step to strain the yoghurt, ie remove the way. It keeps well in the fridge, but I have not had any ways to use it. This is a use?

@gfamily1943 Ай бұрын

Worm castings also have chitinase

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Yes absolutely they do

@aknaj89 Ай бұрын

as always awesome content. Hugs from Sudbury, On.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying!

@AJR-zg2py Ай бұрын

Hello fellow Sudburian!

@sirgrowsmoor4772 Ай бұрын

"Juices" 😂

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

🫠

@sirgrowsmoor4772 Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanadathe juicier the better

@GuffeyJon Ай бұрын

Could you add Dried mealworms to your starter mix?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Yea that’s an awesome suggestion! Wowzers I love that.

@abydosianchulac2 Ай бұрын

So what I'm hearing is that for, say, soil blocks, there's a danger zone of moisture where the soil is not dry enough to not be compacted and not wet enough to not be compacted? A zone where there's enough lubrication for the particles to slide together and eliminate pores that would otherwise let air in as the block dries? Cause if I'm hearing that right, that explains why my up potted seedlings aren't doing too hot.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

That’s definitely possible depending on the soil texture

@lynneclark5879 Ай бұрын

Hi Ash I always add old yogurt and water to the area I’m going to plant my cucumbers about 2weeks before and never get mildew, I’m in bc so it’s pretty damp no idea why this works

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

@robertavillella6485 Ай бұрын

Love your videos, Ashley! Question: Salysilic Acid (Aspirin) How necessary is it to get uncoated aspirin, and is it true that coated aspirin will clog up a sprayer? Does Canada even sell uncoated Aspirin? I have had a hard time finding it. Do you use it and where do you get it? (Technically, 5 questions here 😬) TIA ;)

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Coated will definitely cause issues if you’re running it through a fine mist sprayer set up. You can get sprayers that don’t have the filters and then you may be OK in that case. I would just go for the really cheap ASA stuff. Uncoated super plain cheap aspirin. If I had to go with coated because that’s what I had on hand and I wanted to utilize it I would just really make sure I’m grinding up good good good.

@RiverCrockett-in7bg Ай бұрын

I would strain it through a very fine sieve or even a handkerchief.

@KarlLew 29 күн бұрын

Is the active ingredient in whey lactobacillus? I make yogurt not whey, so I was thinking of foliar spraying with diluted yogurt. 🤔

@jordanhuguenard8315 14 күн бұрын

Would Aloe work the same or better than aspirin?

@mariannewm26 Ай бұрын

So. Does playing music play into thigmotropism? My mom swears by leaving the radio on in her greenhouse in the spring 🥰

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

It’s not thingmotropism but there is an influx of calcium if I remember correctly. I can’t quite remember what mechanism music triggers. It’s a beneficial one. I just can’t remember what it is but definitely physiologically. Things happen to plants.

@kendravoracek3636 Ай бұрын

💚💚

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@joannmcculley8253 Ай бұрын

Wonder if LABS is same as whey...i make LABS all the time to apply to soil and to add to my fermented chicken feed.

@sergiykud Ай бұрын

Do a mulch vid

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I’ve had Sony request and I am absolutely going to do this video on mulch. I should have it out within the next month-ish and by month-ish I mean two-ish weeks.

@veryberry39 28 күн бұрын

I'm really sad to learn my plants don't like me touching them. I like to tell them how pretty they are and pet their leaves, just like my cats. 😅 I do it at stores, too! I need to go back to hiding my weirdness. Do it for the plants!

@shargomol3572 Ай бұрын

Here's a question for you. I live in Calgary on the 4th floor of a west facing apartment. My balcony is fairly sheltered. Our temps have been in the teens lately with rain. Do you think it's warmer on the 4th floor compared to ground level and could I be safe to move my well started seedlings outside? Thanks for help from anyone with ideas

@yarriorourke6694 Ай бұрын

During day they should be fine but our night tenps are still low. Your other issue being that high could be wind. Those seedl8ngs will need protection from that

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

It honestly depends on what you’re growing. So for example, if you’re growing tomatoes or peppers or anything exotic, I would say you need to wait till your nighttime temps are at least 10°C. If they dip below the 10°C mark, then I would encourage you to cover them either via bedsheets or plastic whatever the casesduring the night. During the daytime however they’re probably just fine as is particularly if they’re getting lots of sun. If you said you were doing more like peas, beans, cabbage that sort of thing I would say you’re totally fine. Going with them outdoors as his day and night because those plants do just fine in cooler temps.

@shargomol3572 Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada Thank you so much, I'm growing a wide mix of things. my toms and peppers are about 5" tall now. brussel sprouts about 3", celery over 6". I love your channel and your humour. It's nice to see someone near me, and no,I'm not into okra or eggplant no matter what anyone calls it 😂😂😂 have a great day ❤️

@shargomol3572 Ай бұрын

@@yarriorourke6694 thank you. most of the stuff I've put out during the day are 3" and up

@ExplodingPsyche Ай бұрын

So as far as the chitin goes, can you just use diatomaceous earth?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

No unfortunately not. That’s actually a soil type essentially

@ExplodingPsyche Ай бұрын

@@GardeningInCanada I'd always heard it was made from the skeletons of single cell algae-like organisms which were composed of chitin.

@grammjam Ай бұрын

Does a milk mixture work?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

I kind of depends on how much way there is. I don’t know much about milk, but I do know that they have varying levels away depending on what kind you have I’m pretty sure.

@mr.hamilton5393 Ай бұрын

10:26 😊😊😊😮

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

That was sassy Ashley moment I apologize🤪

@elmohead Ай бұрын

So you're saying... That plants responds to touch and it makes them stronger... And I can breed tomatoes that eventually withstand a spinning back kick???

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You could definitely try to do this. And if you do Monsanto’s is gonna be coming for your genetic coding 🙃😏

@soltari2007 Ай бұрын

Does is matter that aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid and not plain salicylic acid?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

No actually I talk about that in my video specific to just this topic. It’s old so sorry with the editing 😂 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5l_lLp9qc6ZfoE.htmlsi=q4AnD-VHv4kyk-NR

@441rider Ай бұрын

I grow citrus and high sand content soil with mineral dust is good I have found. Hydrogen peroxide for old potted soil at low concentrations can add oxygen. Bean leaves seems a great tip. I have used horticultural oil spray on new cuttings like coffee and citrus for the white mold and it works.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing wonderful ideas. Definitely is gonna help people out really appreciate it. 🫶🏻

@pilomatrixoma Ай бұрын

Did any of those studies actually look at acetylsalicylic acid? I know they’re similar compounds, but we use ASA (aspirin) instead of salicylic acid because they behave a bit differently in the body. Less stomach irritation, better absorption, etc. Would be interesting to see if plants react to them differently. Still, I’m totally trying this out. Good video!

@marajokegr Ай бұрын

Interestingly, ASA + water = salicylic acid + acetic acid, so we're good!

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You’re such a nerd. I love it. This is why you hang out with me three times a week

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Like Mara GIC crew nerd said. You are totally good. Sorry it took me so long to get to this comment. I was planting a ton of tomato plants today.

@Bubu00069 Ай бұрын

why did you delete my comment? I was genuinely interested in figuring out the dosage.

@pilomatrixoma Ай бұрын

@@marajokegr Ha well it's not always that simple, they're a joined compound. Table salt = a super reactive metal (sodium) plus a poisonous gas (chlorine). Sometimes very similar compounds, even one atom off from one another, can have wildly different effects.

@1polynation169 Ай бұрын

thingytropism ....music will do the same thing?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Ahahah

@mraereed Ай бұрын

Do you think the meal worms I feed my chickens would work as bug exoskeletons.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

Yup! 100%

@tomislavkralj3214 Ай бұрын

Would whey from fresh made cheese be considered full strength ?

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

That is closer to full strength than the kiefer I would say. Might depend on the cheese type….

@dreamlovermimi9458 Ай бұрын

not a hack, but im seeing On youtube that More gardeners are using Silica Fertilizer on their plants with BONUS results! Its been 1 month since I used Silica on my potted plants are hey are bigger, thicker and way tougher than before!

@MonsteraGreen Ай бұрын

She actually did a good video on silica a while ago. Which silica have you tried?

@dreamlovermimi9458 Ай бұрын

@@MonsteraGreen Silica Boost Brand, has Potassium SIlicate.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

It’s so funny because after I did that video on silica, people have been going absolutely insane for the product. I have people DM me constantly saying how it’s absolutely changed their plants entirely and thinking before it. The irony is I have nothing to do with any of it. It was a scientist that studied silica. I figured out. I’m literally just communicating. I’m in the middle person between the super smart people and the super smart GIC crew individuals.

@GardeningInCanada Ай бұрын

You know you’re a loyal GIC when you can actually quote and point people in the direction of a video that came out several months ago. Absolutely love it and most definitely flattered by that comment monsteragreen 🙏