Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
These are the 5 worst gardening mistakes I’ve made, and they cost me my harvests. If you’re planting right now or trying to save your summer garden, this video will save you a ton of frustration. Learn from what didn’t work in my garden—so you don’t have to go through the same pain I did.
🍅Summer Sale: 25% off site wide Seed Collections, Smart Pots, Garden Kits, books with code . ‘”JUNEBLOOM25” calikimgardenandhome.com
📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡FABRIC CONTAINERS:
*Smart Pots Urban Raised Bed: 10% off site-wide w/ code “calikim”, smartpots.com
➡DRIP IRRIGATION SUPPLIES:
Mister Landscaper kits: *20% off site-wide at Mister Landscaper with code “CaliKim”: https://misterlandscaper.com, plus FREE shipping on orders $49 and over!
*Vegetable Garden Drip Kit: misterlandscaper.com/vegetable-garden-drip-kit-2
*Premium Micro Sprinkler Landscape & Garden Kit (100 ft): misterlandscaper.com/premium-all-in-one-micro-sprinkler-kitNEW Premium Patio &
*Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit, MLK-PWK1MAX (for up to 30 plants, ): misterlandscaper.com/patio-plant-drip-kit-max-kit
➡PEST CONTROL
*Monterey Garden Insect Spray: use on caterpillars and any chewing insects
montereylawngarden.com/product/monterey-garden-insect-spray or on Amazon: amzn.to/46AhHNv
➡Wooden Tower Trellis: amzn.to/3HzcgGp
➡Arch trellis over raised bed amzn.to/40T85Lh
➡Red Watering Can: amzn.to/3HG01aX
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free. .
➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
⮕ PLANT SAUCERS:
-Rolling plant saucers on our deck: 20" 2 pack(fits 15 gal Smart Pot or smaller): amzn.to/3C9n1fO
Drip trays/plant saucers:
-8 “(fits 1 gal Smart Pot): amzn.to/4e8JsQB
-14” (fits 5 gal Smart Pot): amzn.to/3yNN9Lj
-21" (fits 10 gal Smart Pot): amzn.to/3xjiQvA
WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS:
bit.ly/CaliKimVegetablesToGrowInPartialShade
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TIMESTAMPS: Learn from my mistakes (click the timestamp to jump to a specific mistake or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 This still makes me cringe
00:14 Mistake 1: Totally misread the garden
01:57 Mistake 2: I waited—and paid for it
02:56 Mistake 3: This one turned into a mess
05:08 Mistake 4: Should’ve done this way earlier
06:08 Mistake 5: I saw it coming... and did nothing
07:28 Drop a comment—have you made one of these too?
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
These are the 5 worst gardening mistakes I’ve made, and they cost me my harvests. If you’re planting right now or trying to save your summer garden, this video will save you a ton of frustration. Learn from what didn’t work in my garden—so you don’t have to go through the same pain I did.
🍅Summer Sale: 25% off site wide Seed Collections, Smart Pots, Garden Kits, books with code . ‘”JUNEBLOOM25” calikimgardenandhome.com
📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡FABRIC CONTAINERS:
*Smart Pots Urban Raised Bed: 10% off site-wide w/ code “calikim”, smartpots.com
➡DRIP IRRIGATION SUPPLIES:
Mister Landscaper kits: *20% off site-wide at Mister Landscaper with code “CaliKim”: https://misterlandscaper.com, plus FREE shipping on orders $49 and over!
*Vegetable Garden Drip Kit: misterlandscaper.com/vegetable-garden-drip-kit-2
*Premium Micro Sprinkler Landscape & Garden Kit (100 ft): misterlandscaper.com/premium-all-in-one-micro-sprinkler-kitNEW Premium Patio &
*Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit, MLK-PWK1MAX (for up to 30 plants, ): misterlandscaper.com/patio-plant-drip-kit-max-kit
➡PEST CONTROL
*Monterey Garden Insect Spray: use on caterpillars and any chewing insects
montereylawngarden.com/product/monterey-garden-insect-spray or on Amazon: amzn.to/46AhHNv
➡Wooden Tower Trellis: amzn.to/3HzcgGp
➡Arch trellis over raised bed amzn.to/40T85Lh
➡Red Watering Can: amzn.to/3HG01aX
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free. .
➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
⮕ PLANT SAUCERS:
-Rolling plant saucers on our deck: 20" 2 pack(fits 15 gal Smart Pot or smaller): amzn.to/3C9n1fO
Drip trays/plant saucers:
-8 “(fits 1 gal Smart Pot): amzn.to/4e8JsQB
-14” (fits 5 gal Smart Pot): amzn.to/3yNN9Lj
-21" (fits 10 gal Smart Pot): amzn.to/3xjiQvA
WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS:
bit.ly/CaliKimVegetablesToGrowInPartialShade
bit.ly/CaliKimDripIrrigationRaisedBeds
TIMESTAMPS: Learn from my mistakes (click the timestamp to jump to a specific mistake or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 This still makes me cringe
00:14 Mistake 1: Totally misread the garden
01:57 Mistake 2: I waited—and paid for it
02:56 Mistake 3: This one turned into a mess
05:08 Mistake 4: Should’ve done this way earlier
06:08 Mistake 5: I saw it coming... and did nothing
07:28 Drop a comment—have you made one of these too?
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
