Boiling water on thistle works like a charm. If you have a season to kill it. Pour boiling water on it when young, pull and repeat 😊 Farm kid here and this is how we killed patches in our hay and grain fields. Love your videos! Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge you share.
@jonredd650 Жыл бұрын
You need you're own TV show
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jon!
@jessb6555 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Jenna!!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@charliehoos9773 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful property! Thank you
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@doyourbest.9554 Жыл бұрын
It's very beautiful 😍
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@rebeccazody1278 Жыл бұрын
You could do Ruth Stout method on top of those weeds for you potato bed next year. Great video
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Great tip- thanks!
@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын
Our thistles and nettles are growing where there is high organic matter-bark. The blackcaps thrive wherever they are growing. I’ve noticed this as a kid and now decades later in a different location.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Very true. I don't know if it's the case with your thistles, but what I see is that if the organic matter is high and the break down of that matter is not efficient, thistles thrive in that environment.
@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna ahh, that could be as we are very dry here and yes, the bark is very loose as we piled a bunch of tree clearings for a few years and just cleaned it up. Need tons of organic matter here, but it only helps if I can keep it hydrated.
@ThomasWBaldwin Жыл бұрын
just started water lily fountains around the yard, bring them in when winter comes.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Ooh, how fun!
@geoffoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chadwolfeschledgelsteinhau9697 Жыл бұрын
Im planting my cover crop now
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@breehenson1316 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eprohoda Жыл бұрын
Bravo,cool channel! have a good day! 🤩
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You have a good day too!
@boonmsgt Жыл бұрын
@Growfully with Jenna , Another great presentation. I was admiring the trellises made from goat paneling. Of course the layout was impressive as was your knowledge. You must be a busy lady to take care of moms and your massive varieties. Impressive. Thanks for video keep up the good work.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@monicas2461 Жыл бұрын
The sky shots are so pretty!!!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I love them too!
@franksinatra1070 Жыл бұрын
You never seem to amaze me with your huge gardens. I don't know how u do it. If you do another set of videos on your fav varieties please include roma tomatoes and brussel sprouts. I've had spot problems on my san marzons and I'm giving brussels another try next year and want a variety that produces large sprouts, disease resistant and relatively short. Thanks Jenna
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Frank! I will be doing another favorite varieties video- but I can tell you right now, Silvia is my favorite Brussels sprout, followed closely by Hestia. Both early maturing compact plants, and very productive. Roma-type tomatoes- I've had nice results with Marzinera, Optimax, Pozzano, Finger Lakes Long Paste, Ten Fingers of Naples, Striped Roman... to name a few 😄
@franksinatra1070 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks Jenna I'll definitely add these varieties to my list
@jamesguest4873 Жыл бұрын
I am just so freakin' impressed by the work you do. I don't understand how you manage all this property, gardens, landscaping, a successful channel AND a family. Do you have an army of clones? If so, can I have one? I'll be hard-pressed to do a fraction of this next year. I just can't say enough good about what you're doing. Love it. ♥
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
How I wish I had clones… boy, could I use them 😆. Thank you, James!
@TheSovereign2011 Жыл бұрын
We deal with such similar issues but in a very small plot. I'm suspicious of digging around anaerobic bacteria healthwise so we're going to go with raised beds with my neighbor's huge amount of pre-rotted wood at the base. It'll cost a lot but I think holding up other things is all this land is good for. The other option would be to get a plot uphill from here where Ohio land lives up to its reputation.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
That pre-rotted wood should be a great addition to those beds- best of luck!
@shamshersinghfarmernews884 Жыл бұрын
💚
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
😀
@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын
Because you asked as to get moles. Get 10 gallon water jug. Fill with 3 gallon of water. Dump into hole The mole will swim up the water into the jug and you got him. Someone on Growing Better website says works every time. You can thank me later
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you, John!
@mdrieser Жыл бұрын
I am loving your channel. I'm in Cental Ohio east of Columbus and a new gardener. We want to set up a new vegetable garden. Would love to learn the best ways to start. Please let me know how you got started and best resources to a beginner. Would also love to see your website once it's up and running.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's always wonderful to hear from fellow Ohio gardeners! I was lucky in that I was raised with gardening- both of my parents are avid gardeners, as our many of our extended family- so I got started very young. Right off hand, I'm blanking a bit on the best resources for getting started, but I'm sure they will come to me soon, and I'll let you know!
@mdrieser Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna if you started a course I would certainly enroll.
@robertadcox8419 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. Were those nasturtiums? I have never seen them that big.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
They are! They’re just a single flowered mix.
@Gothbrooks420 Жыл бұрын
Thank you again for another great view of your gardens with fantastic explanation. I do have one question however. Do you start tiller radish in Fall for a harvest in Spring? I haven't been able to find a bunch of information about it. Thanks Addison!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim- I plant tiller radish both spring and fall, though I prefer fall planting (or late summer planting). This is becuase in my area, the radishes have enough time to get established, but on nice big roots and them come lJan/Feb when it gets really cold, they winter kill and by spring those roots are all rotted away into the soil. I don't have to do anything to prep my beds- just brush aside the residue from their foliage & plant!
@cristinaoloughlin2970 Жыл бұрын
Jenna, I have just found your channel and I have learned so much. I am a first year gardener in Ohio (Senecaville) and I didn't know if you had a downloadable worksheet or seeds you recommend. Its hard to write so fast and listen at the same time. Did you have a website as well? You are fantastic!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Cristina! I don't have a worksheet yet- though I am working on a website and hope to have information like this up by the middle of winter.
@lindag4484 Жыл бұрын
This was an interesting and lovely tour of your folk's farm! You must be a master gardener. I've learned a great deal watching your channel.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@nancytran3330 Жыл бұрын
You're mom garden is beautiful. But you mention voles did damage to sweet potatoes vines. I wanted start vegetables garden on 1 acres. Any advice on how the voles are not eating her other plants or her crops seeing video like corn , tomatoes etc. Thank you .
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I tend to only have problems with voles eating other crops as we go into the fall and winter months, when their other food supplies start to dwindle. I've tried traps, bait stations, encouraging their natural predators but still do struggle with them. Lots of folks have mentioned that having a cat with a strong hunting instinct around is one of the best ways to control vole populations!
@ronniebrace2917 Жыл бұрын
You’re a great problem solver! Thanks for sharing your strategies!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@shoppingagentegru Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your extremely informative videos. I'm living in eastern Europe, so the summer might be drier than there but we also have very clay soil so your advice on the soil amendment is particularly helpful. I could not find this on your video list so far (If you have already discussed it, sorry), but do you have any protection strategy against animals? Here, my garden has fences so it's safe from stray dogs, but there are always cats. Cats are good because they keep mice away, but they dig soil, mess seeds and drop their droppings. I think raccoon dogs are visiting here too and they leave bites on my vegetables. I don't want to use any cruel traps or chemicals. I wondered if you have any strategy to deal with your furry guests. Bests.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Hello! I don't have one specific video on protection about animals, but I do talk about my fencing in this video at 6:00 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKmcY7iourTQgKs.html This fencing is my main protection against critters. I also find that hoops covered with netting work well to keep most creatures at bay. I show those in the same video at 00:50
@shoppingagentegru Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna Oh you already covered that perfectly. MUST HAVE. Thank you very much!
@MichaelJosephJr934 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jenna. I always come away learning something new in your videos!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@KerriEverlasting Жыл бұрын
Different peppers on the same plant? How they do that? 😮
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
It’s a mix of 2 varieties- one that ripens to gold/yellow and one that ripens to red
@MrRKWRIGHT Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Jenna. Excellent video. It's amazing what a strong self sufficient woman like you can do. TYFS. 😎😎
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Richard!
@MrRKWRIGHT Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna Jenna - You're quite welcome. Have a great weekend.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
@@MrRKWRIGHT You too!
@xvsj-s2x Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jenna love your channel & content ❤ =) Jesse
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jesse!
@erinthetraveler6168 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful farm!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@suffolkshepherd Жыл бұрын
WOW! Your moms flower beds, stone walks and garden are amazing.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
She does an amazing job for sure!
@johnsonr9 Жыл бұрын
Great info as always. You are very efficient to keep up with all your responsibilities so well.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@smarm909 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your strategies and methods for prepping new beds and for your weed control techniques! Really enjoyed this.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Shanelle- I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@theladysgardenandhome Жыл бұрын
Beautiful tour, educational and inspirational!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@ramblinrosecottage5983 Жыл бұрын
I am an Ohioan born and raised, moved to Texas 3 years ago and this past summer was extremely hot, and dry. I missed Ohio more than ever. I watch you just to get a little taste of home. Thanks for sharing your garden.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could share a little slice of home with you! 💚
@regatta2k Жыл бұрын
Amazing effort. Kudos!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@matrixdecoded4226 Жыл бұрын
Wondering how your tubers go in the clay soil, potato and sweet potato mainly? Do they struggle to form more tubers because of the clay?
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
They suprisingly do quite well in the clay! The caveat being, that most of my beds are amended and improved at this point- I'm not planting into our straight clay soil. However, after doing a few 'no dig' potato beds, what I"ve noticed is that the potatoes will stay right in the top layer of nice soft compost I put down, rather than burrowing down into the soil underneath. However, when I do the trench method, digging down into the soil and hilling through the season, the potatoes produce quite well. Sweet potatoes seem to be a little more ambitious and are more prone to pushing their way through the soil.
@paulinasurface5368 Жыл бұрын
Such a great and informative tour! I garden in central Michigan, so I value your input a lot due to similar climates and your immense knowledge. Thank you!!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Paulina!
@haroldbolton3383 Жыл бұрын
Great tour. You mentioned wood chips causing nitrogen issues, do you have similar issues with the hügelkultur beds? Probably slaughtered that spelling
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Harold. Yes- you can definitely have the same issues with hügelkultur (perfect spelling btw), especially if starting with freshly cut, large logs. I bypass the issue by selecting partially rotting logs when possible, and adding a source of nitrogen to my mounds- typically manure, compost and/or blood meal.
@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna yep, and the added bonus is it can supply nutrients for many years.
@mikefrench3800 Жыл бұрын
Your folks have a gorgeous place! You sure do put the work in girl
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
They do indeed- we're lucky to have it!
@tracy6144 Жыл бұрын
I lost about fifty pounds of sweet potatoes this year to valves. That was roughly half my harvest. I would love advice from anyone on how to keep the voles out of them .
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
UGH... so sorry to hear this! They are awful aren't they? The general advice I've been given is to 1. Put hardware cloth under my beds... which I've yet to do and is not practical for the large inground beds at my folks' place. 2. Get a cat 3. Set out poison bait stations. I have issues with all of these solutions for one reason or another, so I'm hoping other will chip in here with advice!
@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna I wouldn’t use poison because those that feed on them could be poisoned. I would bait traps as we did for gophers. We found a rat trap baited with celery was the trick they couldn’t resist. Peanut butter also, but if using that the trap should be under wire cover to keep birds out. And because of the gophers on property either side of us that isn’t managed we get one here or there when they start outreaching their territory. It’s for that reason and field mice that the Ruth Stout method wouldn’t work here.
@JosephSuarez Жыл бұрын
I've had a tougher time with thisles this year than usual in central Ohio. No matter how much root I pull, they keep coming back.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I think they are worse this year! Hopefully next year won't be as bad.
@williamaberthinks6255 Жыл бұрын
Glad to finally see an update of your parent's farm, I've been wondering what you've been up to over there.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Hope it was worth the wait, William!
@williamaberthinks6255 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna It was, thanks!
@Mrs_Fields95 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part 2 !!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Hoping to have it out early next week!
@matrixdecoded4226 Жыл бұрын
On nitrogen depletion from wood chips, I know lawn clippings do the same thing when they are green. If you leave applying lawn clippings until they have gone brown do they still deplete nitrogen levels?
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Just speaking from personal experience, I heavily rely on grass clippings to mulch around all of my plants- I use them both fresh green (straight from the catch bag on the mower) and dried and have never had any issues with them affecting my plants negatively. My understanding is that because they break down much more quickly than something like wood chips, the nitrogen tie up is very minimal.
@matrixdecoded4226 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna Good to know.
@jimmason1072 Жыл бұрын
Canadian Thistles 🤔.....as a Canadian I take offense.....🙄....We have American Thistles here...😏....can't believe how fast the season has gone by.....it's been so dry here....most thing came and went fast....
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
😆 American thistles seems more fitting somehow 😂.
@YG-fo5rl Жыл бұрын
Would love an update on the sweet potatoes. I thought we are supposed to harvest them before first freeze.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I am hoping to share an update! Regarding harvest: Sweet potatoes are typically ready to harvest when the leaves have started to turn yellow, or about 3-4 months after planting. In Northern areas, they can be left in the ground until the first fall frost- but you’ll want to get them out of the ground as soon as possible after that point. I generally let them get hit by the very first frost, which will kill back the tops and dig them within a day or two. Since they are insulated in the ground this does not harm them... though I wouldn't delay the harvest much longer than this. You can see how I harvest here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9h7lMlhvJyyc4E.html
@dkulikowski Жыл бұрын
Wonderful tour, thank you. Wow, those nasturtiums have HUGE leaves, are they a special variety? Do you suggest bark chips or shredded bark on pathways and such? I like your idea of putting the year old path 'decomposed bark' on the veggie beds. You did say after a year of the bark being on the paths, right? You use insect netting for your cool season crops, do you have a link to the product? I used a row cover to keep out the cabbage butterflies and had a problem with slugs and earwigs and some other insect that made very tiny holes in the leaves. I think I planted too close (8 plants in a 4x4 bed kales & broccoli) and there was little air circulation, plus we had temps in the high 80's-90's and high humidity. It looks like your insect netting is more 'see through' than my row cover. I see some people use voile netting, your thoughts please, price difference? At 13:48 your cabbage and broccoli look untouched by the cabbage moth, sooooo beautiful. How did you accomplish that with no cover? I love your gardening style and ideas. You are a great teacher and motivator. I am in a senior community where I have a few raised beds. Quite a change for me when I had a couple acres. I am a lucky lady to still have an area to garden and breathe. Take care.
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! The nasturtiums are just called 'Single Flower Mix' www.applewoodseed.com/product/nasturtium-single-mix/ and they put on a TON of growth! I've not used shredded bark, though I'm sure that would work. My absolute favorite is ramial wood chips (chips from all the smaller branches and sometimes leaves) as these break down faster. But I typically just use whatever wood chips I can get a hold of in my walkways. They are generally broken down after a year- 2 years at the most. The insect netting I use is this: www.gardenport.com/search?q=insect+netting&type=product , voile achieves the same thing, but I don't think it holds up as well. At 13:48, with the exception of the kale, I had those covered with netting until they just got too big- so they were only uncovered for a few weeks. The cabbageworms didn't seem to bother this type of kale as much as some of my other brassicas. Typically I would have to spot treat with Bt spray to control the worms after taking the netting off- I got lucky with this particular planting, as I did not need to spray at all.
@dkulikowski Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you very much, Jenna.
@beckywine3407 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find the pepper seeds? Triple delight?
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Hi Becky- I got them here: www.gurneys.com/product/sweet-pepper-triple-delight-mix
@beckywine3407 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@diggingwithdogs6850 Жыл бұрын
Is there anything cheaper than silage tarps that work?
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Anything that blocks off sunlight will work in a similar way to a silage tarp. I’ve used sheets of scrap wood, smaller tarps, cardboard, old metal doors… you name it!
@michaelgoff1279 Жыл бұрын
Did you grow those onions in shade or was it just the timing of the clip?
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Just the timing- they had a line of trees to the East, so they were in shade till about 10am- but received full sun the rest of the day.
@tracy6144 Жыл бұрын
That would be voles that got my sweet potatoes not valves 🙄
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I knew just what you meant 😉
@LadysFarm Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love garden tours. Loving your hat also. Your parents home looks amazing. Such beauty. Flowers are amazing ❤
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@LadysFarm Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna you’re welcome thanks for sharing the video 🥰
@wingrider1004 Жыл бұрын
What I would not give for an acre of sunny, FLAT land! My backyard is covered in maple trees, it is sloped, and there is something posing as soil back there. Still, I have made inroads into the disaster and refuse to be dismayed :) Every year is a little better. I even had a small aquaponic experiment going on this year (The mad doctor at work) What a beautiful farm...you are so fortunate to have that kind of land to play in (play = hard work) Yes, cover cropping, weed control, and soil improvement are all things that often are all needed and happening at once! Nice tip on the wood chips. Good stuff...If I didn't know better, I would think this garden tour was really a tour of Lothlorien Minus the Mallorn trees, of course. Carry on, good elf!
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've got a challenging set up for sure! But you are fortunate to have those maple trees- do you tap them in the winter? I am glad to hear you're not giving up! Yes, we are very fortunate... that farm has been in my father's family for 2 (going on 3 with me) generations now. And oh, how I wish we had some Mallorn trees 😄... I've always wanted to live in Lothlorien.
@wingrider1004 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna No, don't tap them. We watch a show on Britbox called, "The Farming Life," which fascinates me. All of those families have been on the same farm for "generations." I find that so incredible...the continuity and traditions. A truly exceptional life. And increasingly rare. Real living by real people. Remarkable.👍
@Lochness19 Жыл бұрын
What's going in my garden right now is Green-Fleshed Guatemalan Ayote Squash, which are a moschata variety similar to butternut (including the SVB resistance). It's my first time growing them, and at first the production was a bit underwhelming (60 days from transplant to set fruit vs 45 days for butternut, and slightly fewer fruit per plant). However, unlike butternut, they don't get overwhelmed by mildew once they set fruit - they just outgrow it. And on all that new growth, more fruit. The plant I transplanted on June 7 now has 2 fruit that started to set in September, and 3 that set in the past week, with possible a couple more to start in the upcoming week. And it has 6 vines 12-25 ft in lengths... Since I didn't expect them to get that huge, I've been struggling to give the vines sunny spaces to sprawl into and my plants are shading each other out. Imagine planting five such monsters under a single 3.5x8ft cattle panel... They're now covering the ground of half my vegetable garden, and overtaking the trellises of all the things that have died off from heat, disease, mildew, etc (cantaloupe, watermelon, peas, cucumbers). I wonder how big they'd grow for you where the warm weather lasts 5-6 weeks longer, especially if you give them more space than I have and start them 4-5 weeks indoors before transplanting. They should finish the season with 2-3x the yield of my butternut squash...
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I definitely want to try this! I'm assuming you've not been able to taste any yet? I'd love to hear your opinion of the eating quality.
@Lochness19 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna I only tasted an unripe one after accidentally cutting its vine while pruning. It tasted like unripe butternut more or less. Some fruit have been growing on the vine for 4-5 weeks but I think I'll leave them there for now. They're supposed to turn into a duller lighter yellowish-green colour when ripe I think, currently they're still dark green, although the skin on some of them is getting fairly tough (like butternut as it ripens). I have a lot of stuff coming in from the garden, more than I can eat fresh, so if it'll stay fresher on the vine than on the counter or fridge, I'll leave it on the vine and pick it closer to our first frost. In Central America, where the seeds are from, it seems like their green squashes are more of the acorn variety rather than butternut, so this dark green butternut might be a bit unusual, even for Guatemalans. That's not a problem for me, moschatas have better SVB resistance which is a bit plus in my area. The Central Americans seem to call these "ayote negra" since it darkens even more after cooking, to a very dark shade of green. They seem to be most commonly used in a dessert called "Ayote en Dulce", which I think translates more or less to sweetened squash. Squash cooked in water (sometimes milk) with panella sugar, allspice, cinnamon, and sometimes ginger. Apparently the dark green squash is even a bit sweeter than orange butternut squash?
@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын
My Midnight Snack is the growing monster of my 26 types and our family circle favorite tomato of 2022 season . I have improved as a Gardener and your influence has been of great help teaching. Seeing your beautiful Midnight Snack shows that you are still the Better Gardener but again next year I am trying to better your garden skills. Please again grow them delicious Midnight Snack and ain't they also the most beautiful tomato. Truly one must close thier lips so that squirt can't get out as you eat em. I've tried this fall cover crops of buckwheat and crimson clover and black beans but not certain what they should be followed with next year. I'm want your suggestion as now what cover crop to plant to ready my tomato bed for next season I'm following but trying to outdo your tomatoes next season. Thanks love this season watching your veggies video and helping people like myself
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I sincerely hope you outdo my tomatoes next season! I prepped my tomato bed at home last year with a mix of oats, winter peas and vetch and that worked really well for me. At my parent's I prepped the bed with rye... though I should have added vetch in with the rye in hindsight.
@reneedrock2907 Жыл бұрын
They aren't weeds though. Check out Doc Jones he teaches the health benefits of the plants people call weeds. 🤗
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
Weeds are simply plants growing where they’re not wanted- but yes, I do eat plenty of my ‘weeds’, including dandelion, purslane, dock and more. However not all weeds are edible and some noxious or invasive weeds can smother out edible foods (weeds or otherwise) if they’re not managed.
@insidethegardenwall22 Жыл бұрын
Jenna, good to know your various soil approaches. I notice you have chicken wire fencing around the bed where you piled up with garden waste and weeds after flour corn harvest. Was that for preventing rodents from building a nest over winter or you had it to protect the corn from deer and raccoons?
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
That fencing was actually a holdover from a plan I had to fence chickens in that plot to work up the soil. I never did get the chickens in there, but just didn't feel like moving the fence when I planted. Sadly, t wouldn't have stopped deer or raccoons if they had wanted to get to the corn, and I did notice some of the lower ears had been stripped when I went to harvest.
@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna we have to fence everything or there would not be anything. Z5a WI. Every time I see something I want to plant I have to think fencing. It’s awful as it takes away the freedom and beauty to design and the cost and work to do it. The deer and rabbits even attacked the day lilies this year. So bummed as the Lillie’s were a gift and I wanted to see what color they were and they ate blossoms and leaves.
@Balaams_Donkey Жыл бұрын
Just recently found your channel because I found a great video you did on corn. I'm in Central Valley CA and planted my first corn ever, a little late, last week in July, but was assured still plenty of time - first frost December 1st. I planted just in time to experience massive attack of worms in the immature tassels. I couldn't overcome them by handpicking and water jets, so resorted to BT spray, which _mostly_ slowed them down. But then the early September heatwave came, got up to 115° at the peak. Now my tassels are out and sweet ears are growing and putting out silks, but of the 34 stalks of corn I have, only a couple seem to have a nice powder of floaty pollen, most of the tassels are dry and brittle. Are my chances of getting sweet corn toast? Was it the heat and/or a side affect of BT spray? Any advice, or link (if you've ever addressed this) would be tremendously appreciated 🙏🙂
@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear this! Heat definitely affects pollination- you might check out this article for more info: www.dekalbasgrowdeltapine.com/en-us/agronomy/effect-heat-on-corn-pollination.html
@Balaams_Donkey Жыл бұрын
@@GrowfullywithJenna Thank you! Will do. Already planning to try again next Spring as soon as the ground gets warm enough - beat the heat and maybe most of the bugs 👍🙂