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I know right I'm a buckeye boy Northwest Ohio Toledo walleyes Toledo mud hens

@@darrensoules808 Yep we got our own little ecosystem over here LOL.....O... H....I....O....

How wonderful!! Seeing kiddos in the garden is so wonderful and I'm glad your granddaughter enjoyed herself. Thank you for sharing!

Boy I guess- April 15th is waaaay off for you, the way it sounds! Mine is usually fairly accurate, this year was definitely an odd year for us. I think holding off till May is a great idea- save you the heartache of losing those precious plants. Take care CB, and hope you have a great weekend too!

What a great surprise for your husband!! Happy planting!

I'm so glad to hear this, Gina! I hope this gardening season goes fantastic for you!

Hello fellow Ohioan!! Sounds like you are going to have a wonderful garden this year - have fun planting everything! Take care and enjoy your week!

Hello! I'm only about 45-50 minutes north of you!

What a wonderful mix of veggies-- sounds like you have a great garden going! And I'm glad you love the channel, thank you so much! Take care & have a wonderful week!

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you, Jenna. I am new at this and I appreciate all the helpful tips that you provide. Have a wonderful week as well!

You are welcome! Have fun planting & have a wonderful weekend!

Thank you for the kind words. And what a lovely assortment you've planted! Best wishes for a wonderful garden season & take care!

Oh my goodness, yes! We've had a lovely little stretch here of just about perfect weather-- a little cool for May, but I'll take it.

@@GrowfullywithJenna I had salmon swimming upstream in my basement to spawn after all that rain but I believe we have turned the corner and headed for happy weather. Thank you...

@@paulabiscuit7767 😆 That sounds about right-- we got a ton of it too!

Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Nice! Sounds like a wonderful assortment, Sara!

I am sorry to hear that-- it is always something isn't it?! I hope your weather starts to warm and you can get another batch of those crops out! Take care & have a wonderful weekend!

The frost pockets are interesting, aren't they? I live 5 minutes from my parents and there are times I will have heavy frost in my backyard and they have nothing. June 22 is REALLY late- that must have been a huge disappointment!

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I will try to do this!

That's a great assortment, David! We have a lot a trouble with powdery mildew and other fungus too- I've never tried neem oil for that-- was not aware it helped with fungus! How often do you apply it as a preventative? Thanks for sharing!

@@GrowfullywithJenna Powdery Mildew is public enemy number ONE in agriculture and gardening all over the world. Using Neem Oil after the plants have established some roots and then every 1-2 weeks on the most susceptible plants like melons, pumpkins, squash and sunflowers. As needed on tomatoes or peppers. Milk or baking soda are known to work as well, but Neem oil stays on the plant longer and also helps control insects, mites and insect eggs.

@@davidcrosby8552 thank you!

It is definitely frustrating- this is the first year I recall it being this cool in May. I'm hoping to add some cold frames and bigger greenhouse is on my list too! Definitely looking into more ways to deal with crazy weather because I think this might become a major issue to contend with in the garden. Take care & have a wonderful weekend!

Hello fellow Zone 6'er-- good to hear from you! Castor beans are absolutely stunning, I love growing them. In sub-tropical areas it has naturalized and become a weed- but can only be grown as an annual here in the North. One word of warning- they do contain ricin, which is a poison. If castor beans are chewed and swallowed, the released ricin can cause illness (or in very severe cases death). If you have small children or pets you definitely want to be sure they are not eating the seeds or seed pods. I don't mean to scare you off from growing them- just want to be sure you are aware! I typically get my seed from Gurneys.com. This year I got some seed of a variety called 'Carmencita' from Fruition Seeds- I'm excited to grow it! Take care & enjoy your weekend!

Thanks for the tips, Akhtar! You take care as well and have a wonderful weekend!

You are spot on about micro-climates, folks need to be aware of the nuances of their specific growing areas within their zone. You are also right about most folks not being prepared, not thinking about the future. I think this pandemic gave people a small taste of the importance, but it's hard to switch an 'immediate gratification' collective mindset overnight (or even over the course of a year). The one good thing is that many more people seem to have become interested in growing their own food- which I'm very happy to see. The article on reusing canning lids is particularly timely (and helpful). I've wondered about this many times, but have always replaced mine in the past. I may give this a try this year. Thanks for sharing. And those kids aren't so 'toe-headed' anymore-- that pic is about 4 years old... but I still think they're super cute (though I'm their mom, so I suppose I'm biased). I appreciate you taking the time to share all of this with me, and also appreciate your perspective. Take care & enjoy your upcoming weekend!

@@GrowfullywithJenna different folks will have different results when reusing canning jar lids. From survivalblog.com, here are two reports validating the article. It is understandable that most would be skeptical, but as these lids are so useful, and will be expensive and in short supply, it is worth investigating. I recommend removing them gently and slowly, to do so that the least amount of deformation to the metal lids occurs. Reader C.O. had this comment: “I enjoyed St Funogas discussion on reusing canning lids and other types of product jars and lids. I do reuse both the canning lids and product jars but my issue is getting the lids off without damaging them. I’ve tried different ways of popping the canning lids off (knife lift, bottle opener, etc) but almost all leave some sort of ding or scare on the rims. I tried to solve this by gently smoothing the metal rim back to its original shape. So far, I end up with about 70% reusable canning lids. I’d like to hear about how others remove the lids without damaging them. When processing jars with used lids I put a number on the lids so I know how many times the lid has been reused. The best I’ve done so far is four times for Pressure Canning; the older lids I reuse for dry canning. Thanks to St. Funogas for the article.” o o o Tunnel Rabbit wrote: “In response to the article, Reusing Can Canning Jar Lids, by St. Funogas published May 6,2021....... I believe St. Funogas has proven that reusing metal canning lids works. Before his article, I too have experimented and found to my own satisfaction that this does in fact work. His experience goes far beyond my own, attaining the level that should be considered empirical, and his conclusion’s proven. And I have replicated the results. To attain a level of what the Scientific Method demands would consider as proof, requires peer review, and others to test the hypothesis with follow on experiments. No canning jar lid manufacturer has attain Scientific proof that their lids are safe and reliable, yet we know that they work good enough, yet will not work reliably, if we do not do our part. Common sense says it is worth testing St Funogas’ hypothesis. IHMO, companies have liability issues, and financial interests, and therefore make a recommendation not to reuse traditional metal lids. They would also have been wise to engineer and test their lids thoroughly to protect themselves financially. And their seals have withstood the test of time. These lids are therefore likely of the highest quality that can be economically produced, and there does not to my knowledge there does not exist any information or report that these lids cannot be used over and over again. There only exists the manufacturer admonition. This recommendation can be compared to expiration dates on commercially manufactured foods. I mostly ignored those and I have never experienced food poisoning or any other adverse effect that I am aware of. In my experience, the reuse of these lids requires that the polymer that makes the seal is not damaged, or distorted in any way, or distorted mechanically by the metal part of the lid that has lost it’s original shape when the lid was removed from the jar. Remove them gently with the broadest edge possible and slowly allow air to enter to reduce the risk of deforming the metal lid. I have successfully used and save metal lids that have their seal deformed by the jar’s edge only. I’ve found that those that are in otherwise original condition are as reliable as the Harvest Guard lids. It should be noted that Harvest Guard lids are of a different design, and must be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ procedures that are necessarily different, because of it’s design, to be as reliable as unused and traditional metal jarring lids. I have learned by the best teacher, failure. In my experience, Harvest Guard seals can be damaged by the user, and can fail to seal if there is not enough ‘head space’ to create adequate vacuum for a tight seal. There are issues or reasons any seal might fail, and why the process of canning in general requires that the manufacturers recommended procedure to be followed consistently. Always remove the ring, and let the jar cool and stand for 12 to 24 hours before testing the lid for a good seal by picking up the jar by the lid only. If the lid did not seal, odds are it was the fault of the person who did the canning. I found used metal lids, that are in otherwise good condition, to be as reliable as Harvest Guard lids and seals when I otherwise followed the manufacturer’s recommended procedure. We can glean just how many times they might be reused by reviewing St. Funogas’ article. The ability to reuse precious and life-saving resources will increase the odds of survival. At the very least, I do save my used metal lids to be given as charity to others who have no other way to preserve food in a time of scarcity, and possible famine. I have a lifetime supply of Harvest Guard seals, and can afford to support my community in this small way..... Thank you St. Funogas for another important article.”

​@@GrowfullywithJenna To reduce or avoid deforming the metal canning lid, use the spine of a knife or equivalent tool, and gently and slowly allow air to enter the jar. This technique will likely require practice to get it right. Removing the lid rapidly, usually deforms the lid, making it useless for our purpose. To experiment and test your used lids and discover what a reusable looks like, jar up some water. And of course test the seal after 12 hours by removing the ring and lifting the jar off the counter just a tad. If it holds a seal after that time period, it will likely hold indefinitely. I have a life time supply of reuseable lids from Harvest Guard, canninglids.com/. They are expensive, but can be reused indefinitely, however, these lids do require a slightly different technique to reliably seal. I find the un-deformed used metal lids are also reliable, yet a change in how I remove these lids is also required. Some of the lids I damage and discard, but I save good used ones to give to friends, or use myself. Harvest Guard lids are heavy plastic so for long term storage of acidic item such as tomatoes, they are ideal. However for the long term storage of meats, up to 7 years, I prefer the metal lids, as metal is proven to be impermeable to oxygen.

@@tunnelrabbit4293 thank you for this information! I am going to check out those Harvest Guard lids. I've seen them before, but never heard from someone who has actually used them. I appreciate it!

@@tunnelrabbit4293 I can see where it would vary based on the user, but your information regarding how to remove the lid is quite useful. Thank you!

Hi Dottie! Glad to hear from a fellow Ohioan! The mini romaine I mentioned was 'Tendita' www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/lettuce/romaine-lettuce-cos/tendita-lettuce-seed-4595.html It did great in my garden, I think it would do really well in fabric pots too- do you think you'll try some this fall? Take care!

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You are most welcome, Suzanne! Yes- I am planning on doing a video about growing peanuts, though I'm not sure how soon it will be out. Take care & enjoy the rest of your week!

@@GrowfullywithJenna thanks, Jenna! I'll be looking out for it. My notifications are on.

Yes- I time them out so that the harvest starts in September and continues through November (though they'll remain harvestable often into January).

Thanks, William! That was 'Mura Kumo' morning glory. It took a while to take off, but once it did, it was just glorious! Take care!

I've never had any trouble with planting tomatillos next to tomatoes... except when I've crowded them too close together! Happy gardening to you as well & have a wonderful weekend!

This weather is crazy indeed!! I'm hoping that very soon this cool weather will be done- I know everyone is getting eager to put tomatoes out. Take care & have a wonderful weekend!

@@GrowfullywithJenna You too! Great job on your videos, keep them coming!.

@@ramz1455 thanks!

Sounds just like the crazy weather here- 60 & rainy today, 86 by Friday (I'm honestly not ready for it to be quite that warm)! Sounds like you've got some wonderful veggies out in your garden already. Have fun planting those warm season crops! For my tomatoes- the indeterminate types I will plant 3 to a 16' cattle panel trellis, so they end up being about 5' apart. The determinate types will get planted in tomato cages and I typically try to space those about 4-5' apart. Once in a while I will squeeze them in at 3' apart, but I don't like to do that. We have a lot of issues with fungal & bacterial issues on tomatoes here and the more air circulation I can give the plants, the better off they are. Take care & have a wonderful week!

Thank you for replying Jenna. This info helps (to consider fungal disease), however my tomatoes basically just have a 4’x8’ raised bed so I’ll have to plant more intensively. Have a great week despite the crazy weather.

@@MEFROMCHI You are welcome!

It varies based on the type of seedlings- but generally I move them out to the greenhouse 2 weeks or so prior to planting to allow plenty of time to harden off.

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Have they outgrown their container? If not, I'd wait until they do to plant in them in the garden. That gives you the flexibility to move them to a safer if the weather makes a dramatic shift.

Hi Sandra, I would agree with JS Quacker. I'd wait a bit prior to planting those babies out. The main thing you want is a nice root system. The plants don't have to be huge, but you want to make sure there is some good root growth. I suspect if the plants are less than 3" they could stand to wait just a bit before transplanting. Sounds like you have a nice mix of interesting veggies & flowers happening there. Have fun!

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Hi Diane-- I'm assuming you're planning for this fall's garden? If so, I start most of my brassica crops indoors in mid-July. I'll start sowing lettuce and other cool-season greens indoors in early to mid-August. This video might give you some ideas for cool season timing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNSVdNCE0auqcac.html

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you

@@dianesanders6773 you're welcome

I have to admit, non-edible landscaping type plants are not my specialty. I'm not aware of any thorny bushes for shade right off hand, but I'll do a little asking around. I'll let you know if I come across anything. Take care!