Introducing: Consultations by gardenstead gardenstead 2023-03-10 | 📣 New! Book a consultation with a gardening expert with Consultations by gardenstead. Get answers to gardening questions and expert advice in a private 1:1 appointment. Save time and money with custom solutions for your problem and environment — help your garden and plants thrive!➡️ Speak to our current roster of experts on a range of gardening topics:🌱 Aaron Deacon, owner of BIOS Nutrients can help you with: plant pests, diseases & treatment; lighting & environment; soil health & watering; plant propagation🌱 Reid Williamson, co-owner of Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration can give expert advice about: invasive plant management; garden planning; native plant species selection; tree planting (selection, planning, technique); nature connection (all ages)🌱 Sean Smith, owner & head brewer of Crooked Farmz can advise about: soil health; composting; compost teas/extracts; backyard farming; urban agriculture🌱 Hannah Reid, plant scientist & Head Gardener of Trakol Kitchen Garden can provide expert advice about: microgreens; permaculture & companion planting; vegetable garden design; growing vegetables; tomato growing and tomato varieties; seedling care; container gardening✅ Book your appointment right here: gardenstead.com/consultationsIs there a gardening topic you have questions about and don’t see it covered by our experts above? Let us know in the comments for the video. We’ll be adding more experts to our list all the time and we’d love your feedback. ⬇️❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#consultations #gardening #gardenexperts
🥬 3 cool season crops to sow in early spring 🌱 gardenstead 2023-05-01 | #shorts #gardening Fresh City Farm’s manager Jeremy shares his three fav cool season crops to direct sow in early spring in this clip — everybody, go ahead and give peas a chance!Jeremy’s top three cool season crops to direct sow are: 🌱 Spinach: early spinach is very sweet🌱 Radishes: even when grown from seed outdoors, radish is a super fast grower (like, super fast: radishes can be ready for harvest in 3-5 weeks!)🌱 Peas: Jeremy has literally chipped soil to plant peas and they germinated, whoa. So hardy! So wonderful!⏯️ To get all the dirt on direct sowing (plus a short tutorial on radish sowing), check out the full video, now up on our channel!
🌱What is direct sowing? 💚 gardenstead 2023-04-29 | #shorts #gardening Direct sowing, or direct seeding, is the process of sowing seeds directly into soil outdoors. Direct sowing is the fastest and easiest method to grow from seed, but it’s not right for all seeds. We visited Fresh City Farms in north Toronto to get all the dirt on which seeds you can direct sow and which ones you can't! ⬇️🌱 Seeds that can’t handle a light frost, and need warm temperatures plus a longer growing season are best started indoors🍅 This gives them enough time to mature into adult plants and bear fruit or flowers🥬 However, cool season crops like lettuces, brassicas and spinach can be sown directly outdoors🥶 Because they grow best in cool temperatures and can handle a light frost✅ What’s the fastest growing vegetable you can seed outdoors? Radishes! ⏯️ To get more tips on direct sowing (plus a short tutorial on radish sowing), check out the full video, now up on our channel!
How to sow seeds directly into the garden (with @Fresh City Farms) gardenstead 2023-04-28 | Get direct sowing tips from an expert in this video shot at Fresh City Farms, an urban farm in Toronto. Farm manager Jeremy gives us the lowdown on what direct sowing is, tips for cool season crops to sow, why some crops can be seeded directly (but some not) and more. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:0:00 Introduction0:58 What is direct sowing?1:09 What are the benefits of direct sowing?1:39: Why would you not direct sow some plants?2:22 What Fresh City Farms is sowing right now3:03 Do you need to soak or scarify seeds first?3:55 How to scarify a seed4:07 How to care for seeds after they’re sown4:46 3 cool season crops you can start in early spring5:15 Let’s sow some radish seeds!Are you sowing anything in your garden or containers right now? Share your direct sowing tips with us in the comments below!To learn more about Fresh City Farms: #gardening #urbanfarming ❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1
🌼 Protect the superbloom! 🌸 gardenstead 2023-04-23 | #shorts #natureconservation Travel with us to California's Carrizo Plain National Monument to see the stunning beauty of the 2023 superbloom, and find out what you can do to protect it ➡️🌼 If you're going to visit an area that's in superbloom — always stay on the trail and do not step, sit, lie or otherwise crush the wildflowers🌸 These wildflowers are very delicate and when one is killed so are the many seeds that it might have created 🐝 When wildflowers are killed, so is a source of food for pollinators➡️ You can help the superbloom in your backyard!🚫 Never use chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides☠️ These synthetic chemical always reach waterways which feed into the places where the blooms are appearing (among other wild places) and are extremely harmful to plants and animals👉 Remember, what happens in your backyard won't stay in your backyard — you have the power to protect nature! ⏯️ Watch the full video on our channel to see more of its beauty and to learn more about the California superbloom! 🌼
🌼 Why are superblooms SO important? 🐝 gardenstead 2023-04-22 | #shorts #nature We travelled to Carrizo Plain National Monument to learn about California's superbloom and as we did so, learned about why superblooms are so very important — for all of us!🌼 Superblooms are relatively rare demonstrations of desert botanicals🌱 The plants that create the flowers help to stabilize desert soil — holding it in place🐝The flowers themselves are an important source of food for pollinators🦋 Pollinators are important to humans because they are a key part of the food chain — they pollinate the crops that we eat as food🍂 When the superbloom plants die back, their organic material feeds the soil in which they grew, feeding future generations of plants✨ Superblooms are vital!⏯️ Watch the full video on our channel, and learn all about the California superbloom! Plus, learn all about how you can protect it — both at home and if you go to visit the wildflower explosion in person. 🌼
🌼 What is a superbloom? 🌸 gardenstead 2023-04-21 | #shorts #wildflowers Travel with us to the Carrizo Plain National monument to see California's superbloom!🌼 Superblooms are relatively rare demonstration of explosions of desert botanicals🌧️ They occur when desert regions experience unusually high rainfall in late winter/early spring💧These high rainfall periods provide the moisture needed for wildflower plants to sprout and bloom into gorgeous displays of colours on hillsides, meadows and pastures 🌸 Wildflowers are crucial to balanced ecosystems🌿 Their roots help to stabilize soil 🐝 And their flowers feed pollinators🍂 Then, once they die back, their organic matter feeds the soil in which they grew🌈 It's a beautiful circle, from start to finish⏯️ Watch the full video on our channel, and learn all about the California superbloom! Find out more about what it is, plus how you can protect it — both at home and if you go to visit the wildflower explosion in person. 🌼
🌼 What is a superbloom and why are they important? gardenstead 2023-04-21 | In this video, learn about what a superbloom is, why they happen, and why they're so important to ecosystems, animals and humans alike. Travel with us to Carrizo Plain National Monument in California to get some amazing views of the wildflowers, and to learn all about the superbloom. Our contributor, Rowenna, has a degree in sustainability, and we are grateful for everything she's taught us about the superbloom and desert ecosystems. If you visit the superbloom, remember — stay on the trails! You can do your part to protect these wonderful, delicate and absolutely vital flowers. 0:00 Introduction1:04 What is a superbloom?1:18 Why superblooms are important 2:30 How you can protect the superbloom2:55 How every gardener can help Have you seen the superbloom? Tell us all about it in the comments below! ⬇️❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#nature #wildflowers #superbloom #gardening
3 steps to repot your tomato seedlings gardenstead 2023-04-12 | #shorts Tomato seedlings can be tricky to repot, but Patrick, A.K.A @Thefrenchiegardener, has a simple step-by-step tutorial teaching you how to get the job done! 🌱🍅 👀 Check out gardenstead’s latest YouTube video, “Gardening tips for your seedlings - Growing, Transplanting & Plant Care,” to follow along with Patrick as he demonstrates the best way to repot a tall tomato seedling. With a little practice, you’ll be a pro in no time! 🌿PS: Head over to YouTube for the full-length video. ➡️
Pop your seedlings out gently with… a fork? gardenstead 2023-04-11 | #shorts #plants Tired of struggling to remove seedlings from their pots? 🌱🪴 Tired of ripped, torn, and damaged root balls? 😫 Patrick, A.K.A @Thefrenchiegardener, has an easy and convenient hack for you!🍴👀 Check gardenstead’s latest YouTube video, “Gardening tips for your seedlings - Growing, Transplanting & Plant Care,” to see how a simple squish and fork technique can make safely repotting your seedlings a breeze. 🌻 You won’t want to miss this!PS: Don’t forget to book this clip as a reference! 😉 💚
Do you know when to repot your seedlings? gardenstead 2023-04-10 | #shorts #plantingAre your seedlings outgrowing their pots? 🌿 Or… not? 🌱 Learn when to repot them in our latest YouTube video, “Gardening tips for your seedlings - Growing, Transplanting & Plant Care.” Watch as Patrick, A.K.A @Thefrenchiegardener, compares the growth stages of seedlings and gives you the inside scoop when it's time to give them more room to grow. 🌿 Out now on YouTube, check it out!
🌱 How to transplant seedlings step by step 💚 gardenstead 2023-04-07 | In this tutorial from Patrick, aka The Frenchie Gardener, you'll find a complete guide on how to safely transplant tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings into larger pots. Patrick explains how to transplant tender seedlings, what kind of containers to use, what kind of soil to use for best results, what depth to plant seedlings, and more ➡️ [insert chapters]🌱 Do you have any tips you'd like to share about repotting seedlings? Share your tips in the comments below! ⬇️❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#gardening #seedlings
🪴How to identify scale on houseplants ✅ gardenstead 2023-04-03 | #shorts #houseplants How do you figure out if scale is, in fact, your houseplant’s problem? 🤔 Our fave indoor plant expert Aaron Deacon tells all about the signs and symptoms to look for:🥇the #1 sign of scale is…scale! – oval to round shaped insects that are stuck to the leaves and stems of your plants ➡️ you may also see a white, fuzzy substance on leaves, from scale feeding on your plant🍃 yellowing and/or curling leaves can also be a sign of scale – especially on young shoots and leaves (a great source of plant energy)⏯️ Find out why it’s important to deal with a scale problem as quickly and as effectively as possible in the full video, now up on our channel! Aaron shares his techniques for dealing with scale on houseplants PLUS his recipe for a powerful insecticidal soap. 🪴Do you have a houseplant problem? Book a private consultation with Aaron, for easy solutions to indoor plant issues, right in the comfort of your own home.
🪴 What IS scale on houseplants? gardenstead 2023-04-02 | #shorts Wondering what scale on houseplants even is? Our fave plant and soil expert, Aaron Deacon, explains.🪳 scale is a very diverse species of insect 😯 there are approx. 8,000 different types (!!)➡️ they’re usually oval-shaped or round-shaped😏 scale is tricky – they don’t even look like an insect🥚 female scales lay their eggs under their shell (up to 2,000 eggs at a time!)➡️ scale eggs turn into crawlers = tiny scale babies, that crawl around on your plant’s leaves to find food 🏠 then, they settle down to live long-term, on your plant (ugh)✅ It’s super important to get rid of scale as soon as you spot it, before it becomes a BIG problem. ⏯️ Learn how to identify and treat scale on houseplants in the full video, now up our channel: [youtu.be/ub1SbfgNoAA] PLUS, find out how you can book a private consultation with Aaron Deacon, for easy solutions to your houseplant problems! [gardenstead.com/consultations]
🪴 How to use insecticidal soap: pro tips! ✅ gardenstead 2023-04-01 | #shorts #houseplants Beat scale on houseplants for good! When you’re applying insecticidal soap to fight houseplant scale, make sure you spray the stems, tops and bottoms of leaves PLUS the stem of the plant. Pro tips from gardenstead's houseplant expert Aaron Deacon ➡️✅ When you're spraying the insecticidal soap, don’t miss any spots✅ Make sure you completely cover the plant✅ Let the mixture dry on the plant✅ Repeat once every two days for a week to disrupt the life cycle of the bugs✅ If you see any adult insects, pick them off as you see them ➡️ Aaron’s recipe for insecticidal soap½ TBSP olive oil (or other vegetable oil)2 drops of castile or natural liquid soap1 TBSP diatomaceous earth.25 mL yucca extract1 L (4 cups) distilled or filtered water (not tap)⏯️ Check out the full video, “How to treat scale on houseplants”, now up on our channel! You'll get expert advice from Aaron Deacon of BIOS Nutrients about identifying and treating scale on indoor plants. Plus, find out how YOU can book a private consultation with Aaron — if you have houseplant problems, Aaron has answers. ✅
🌱 Get rid of scale on houseplants ⬆️ with this easy recipe! gardenstead 2023-03-31 | #shorts 🪴Scale on your houseplants? Don’t fret — houseplant expert Aaron Deacon of BIOS Nutrients is here with the solution! Here’s how to get rid of scale – for good.✅ Step one: pry off the adult scale from your plant – those guys are stuck on, and the only way to remove them is to pull them off (this is the only hard part) ✅ Step two: mix up Aaron’s recipe for insecticidal soap to get rid of the eggs, crawlers and baby insects. ✅ Step three: thoroughly saturate the plant stem and the tops and undersides of all the leaves ➡️ Aaron’s recipe for insecticidal soap½ TBSP olive oil (or other vegetable oil)2 drops of castile or natural liquid soap1 TBSP diatomaceous earth.25 mL (yucca extract1 L (4 cups) distilled or filtered water (not tap)Blend until thoroughly mixed (no visible drops of separated oil)Pour into a spray bottle and get spraying!Watch the full video on our channel to learn all about scale, plus, find out how to book a private consultation with houseplant expert Aaron Deacon: youtu.be/ub1SbfgNoAA
How to treat scale on houseplants gardenstead 2023-03-31 | Get an all-natural, super-effective method to get rid of scale on houseplants! Aaron Deacon of BIOS Nutrients shares his method for identifying and treating scale on indoor plants in this video. Get his all-natural recipe for insecticidal soap and learn how to apply it to your plants to get rid of scale. This powerful treatment will also keep scale from coming back. It’s first aid, for your plants! 0:00 Introduction0:33 What IS scale on houseplants?0:48 How scale can become an issue1:10 The two types of scale2:00 How to identify scale on houseplants2:38 How to tell you have scale if you don’t see insects3:34 How to treat scale on houseplants4:05 Step one: manual removal of insects4:23 Step two: create insecticidal soap5:11 Aaron’s recipe for insecticidal soap8:13 How to apply insecticidal soap10:26 Do you have a plant question? Ask Aaron!If you have a houseplant problem, you can book a private consultation with Aaron at: gardenstead.com/consultations You’ll get all-natural solutions you can apply easily — in the privacy of your own home. Thanks for watching Episode 1 of Plant First Aid with Aaron Deacon! He’ll have more solutions to your plant problems in the next episode!❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#houseplants #gardening #diygarden
🌱 Meet compost tea + soil expert Sean Smith 🌱 gardenstead 2023-03-26 | #shorts #gardening Gardenstead gardening consultant ✨ Sean Smith ✨ is an expert in soil, soil health, compost and compost tea, and backyard farming/urban agriculture. 🥇 Sean has won several innovation awards for his urban composting and compost tea concepts and schematics.🌱 If the soil in your garden needs improvement, Sean can help you to create healthy soil using natural, sustainable and regenerative methods. ♻️ He can advise you on the use of compost and compost tea to support your plants and nourish your garden’s soil. 🍓 Sean has successfully grown an assortment of vegetables and fruits in urban environments for nearly 20 years. If you need advice about backyard farming or urban agriculture, Sean can guide you. ✅ Book a one-to-one consultation with Sean to get personalized answers to your gardening questions, and help your plants and garden thrive. ➡️ gardenstead.com/consultations
Meet compost tea and soil health expert Sean Smith gardenstead 2023-03-24 | Gardenstead gardening consultant Sean Smith is an expert in soil, soil health, compost and compost tea, and backyard farming/urban agriculture. He’s won several innovation awards for his concepts related to urban composting and compost tea. Sean can help you understand how to create healthy soil using natural, sustainable and regenerative methods. He can advise you on the use of compost and compost tea to support your plants and nourish your garden’s soil. Sean has successfully grown an assortment of vegetables and fruits in urban environments for nearly 20 years. If you need advice about backyard farming or urban agriculture, Sean can guide you. Book a one-to-one consultation with Sean to get personalized answers to your gardening questions, and help your plants and garden thrive. gardenstead.com/consultationsSean's website: crookedfarmz.net❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀(HASHTAGS)
🌱 Get expert garden planning advice from Reid! 🌱 gardenstead 2023-03-17 | #shorts #gardening #plants Meet gardening consultant Reid Williamson! Reid is the co-owner of Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration and is now providing one-to-one gardening advice through our new service, Consultations by gardenstead. 💚Reid’s specialties include ⬇️✅ invasive species management, including the safe removal of dangerous invasive plant species such as giant hogweed and wild parsnip 🌻 Ontario native plant species selection for your yard or garden🏡 customized garden planning guidance to suit your budget and your garden’s location and conditions (soil & light)🌳 tree and shrub planting – Reid can help you choose the right tree(s) for your region, advise you about site selection, site prep, soil needs and drainage requirements, what depth to plant your tree and care and maintenance post-planting➡️ Go to gardenstead.com/consultations to book a private consultation with Reid and help your garden, yard and/or new tree(s) thrive! 💚
Introducing gardening consultant Reid Williamson gardenstead 2023-03-17 | Meet gardening consultant Reid Williamson! Reid is the co-owner of Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration and is now providing one-to-one gardening advice through our new service, Consultations by gardenstead. Reid’s specialties include ⬇️- invasive species management, including the safe removal of dangerous invasive plant species such as giant hogweed and wild parsnip - Ontario native plant species selection for your yard or garden- customized garden planning guidance to suit your budget and your garden’s location and conditions (soil & light)- tree and shrub planting – Reid can help you choose the right tree(s) for your region, advise you about site selection, site prep, soil needs and drainage requirements, what depth to plant your tree and care and maintenance post-planting➡️ Go to gardenstead.com/consultations to book a private consultation with Reid and help your garden, yard and/or new tree(s) thrive. Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration website: sustainablerootseco.com❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#gardening #invasivespecies #nativeplants
🌱 Gardening questions? Plant problems? Get expert help! 💚 gardenstead 2023-03-11 | #shorts Watch the FULL video here: youtu.be/QDBmgE4wy2c📣 New! Book a consultation with a gardening expert, with Consultations by gardenstead. Get answers to gardening questions + expert advice in a private, 1:1 appointment. Save time and money with custom solutions for your problem and environment — help your garden and plants thrive!✅ Book your appointment right here: gardenstead.com/consultations➡️ Speak to experts on a range of gardening topics:🌱 Aaron Deacon, owner of BIOS Nutrients can help you with: plant pests, diseases & treatment; lighting & environment; soil health & watering; plant propagation🌱 Reid Williamson, co-owner of Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration can give expert advice about: invasive plant management; garden planning; native plant species selection; tree planting (selection, planning, technique); nature connection (all ages)🌱 Sean Smith, owner & head brewer of Crooked Farmz can advise about: soil health; composting; compost teas/extracts; backyard farming; urban agriculture🌱 Hannah Reid, plant scientist & Head Gardener of Trakol Kitchen Garden can provide expert advice about: microgreens; permaculture & companion planting; vegetable garden design; growing vegetables; tomato growing and tomato varieties; seedling care; container gardeningIs there a gardening topic you have questions about and don’t see it covered by our experts above? Let us know in the comments for the video. We’ll be adding more experts to our list all the time and we’d love your feedback. ⬇️#gardening #plants
Tips for seed germination with 💚 @thefrenchiegardener 💚 gardenstead 2023-03-05 | #shorts ➡️ There are two essential conditions for successful seed germination and sprouting1️⃣ Seedling soil MUST stay moist to encourage germination 💦 It’s not necessary to soak your soil🔫 But make sure to use a sprayer to consistently mist your seed trays 💧And check often to make sure the soil is moist2️⃣ Temperature is VERY important! Keep seeds in a warm room, or use a heat mat☀️ Most seeds need temperatures of 20-22˚C (68-72˚F) to sprout🌱 This gives seeds the signal that it’s warm enough outside of their seed cells to sprout and germinate⏯️ Check out the full seed starting tutorial, now up on our channel! Patrick takes us through his step-by-step method for successful seed starting and throws in a few tips for reusing plastic packaging to create seed trays and seed labels! ♻️
🌱 How to make seedling tray labels ♻️ with 💚 @thefrenchiegardener 💚 gardenstead 2023-03-04 | #shorts ♻️ Did you know that you can make seedling tray labels from stuff you probably have *right now* in your recycling bin? 💚 Follow along with Patrick, aka The Frenchie Gardener, as he shows us his method for reusing plastic packaging to create labels for seedlings 🌱 Then, head over to our channel to watch the full video — it’s a step-by-step seed starting tutorial for urban gardeners ⏯️youtube.com/watch?v=DbkjKo7GoX0
🌱 Urban gardening 101: starting seeds with 💚 @thefrenchiegardener 💚 gardenstead 2023-03-03 | #shorts 💚 Patrick is back for another instalment in his urban gardening series with us! 🌱 This time, he shares a step-by-step seed starting tutorial♻️ PLUS tips for reusing plastic packaging for seed trays and seed labels 🌱And expert guidance for creating the right conditions for seed germinationCheck out the full video — now up on our channel! ⏯️youtube.com/watch?v=DbkjKo7GoX0
🌱 Seed starting and seedling care with @thefrenchiegardener 🌱 gardenstead 2023-03-03 | In this video, Patrick Vernuccio, aka 💚 @thefrenchiegardener 💚 shares his best tips for seed starting success. ♻️ Patrick also shows how he uses discarded plastic packaging to make seedling trays and seedling labels and gives a DIY guide for making your own labels to save money (and the earth!). Here’s what’s covered in the step-by-step seed starting tutorial ➡️ 0:00 Introduction0:25 What you need to start seeds1:01 Seedling soil is essential1:34 Add soil to seedling trays2:02 Water soil thoroughly2:30 Tamp down soil after water is absorbed2:57 How to make your own seedling labels4:50 Mark one label per seedling variety 5:13 Sow the seeds!6:21 Cover lightly with soil & place labels7:07: Spray to moisten soil7:40 The 2 conditions seeds need to germinate8:14 Window light or grow lights🌱 Do you have any seed starting tips? Share your guidance! ⬇️ Your tip could make all the difference in someone’s seed staring adventure.Patrick's website: thefrenchiegardener.com❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#seeds #seedstarting #seedlingtrays
💖 The benefits of gardening in community 🌱 gardenstead 2023-02-20 | #shorts #community On the latest episode of Digging in with gardenstead, Katie speaks with Hannah (aka @gingergrows1 on IG) about the benefits of gardening in community ⬇️💚 community gardening has well-documented social and emotional benefits, plus➡️ they offer educational opportunities for youngsters💚 participants feel the shared joys of land stewardship➡️ oftentimes community gardeners give a portion of their produce to local food banks or other community outreach organizations💚community gardens filter rainwater, absorb carbon dioxide, improve local soil health, feed pollinators and can ease urban heat island effects ⏯️ For more about Hannah’s experiences in her allotment garden and the benefits of gardening in community, watch the full podcast episode, now up on our channel!youtu.be/51NQcyIFp-4
🌱 What can you grow in an allotment garden? LOTS! ✅ gardenstead 2023-02-19 | #shorts On the latest episode of Digging in with gardenstead, Katie asks Hannah (aka @gingergrows1 on IG) a classic gardener question: What are you growing in your garden? ➡️As it happens, Hannah’s growing a number of everyone’s favourite vegetables: 🍅 tomatoes🌶️ chiles💚 squash ✅ courgettes (or zucchini)🥔 potatoes⏯️ For more about Hannah’s experiences in her allotment garden, what’s she’s growing and her exciting polytunnel plans for this year, watch the full podcast episode, now up on our channel!youtu.be/51NQcyIFp-4
🤔 What’s better — gardening experience or a formal education? 💚 gardenstead 2023-02-18 | #shorts #plants On the latest episode of Digging in with gardenstead, Katie asks Hannah (aka @gingergrows1 on IG) if her day job growing microgreens and degree in plant sciences has helped her in the garden ➡️ Turns out, she learned much more from one of her fellow allotment gardeners who has 50 years of experience in the garden. There’s nothing like getting your hands dirty in the soil to teach you a thing or two about plants! 💚⏯️ For more about Hannah’s experiences in her allotment garden, and the people she’s met along the way, watch the full podcast episode, now up on our channel!youtu.be/51NQcyIFp-4
🌱 What was your toughest allotment gardening challenge? 🌱 gardenstead 2023-02-17 | #shorts #gardening On the latest episode of Digging in with gardenstead, Katie chats with Hannah, aka @gingergrows1 on IG about the toughest challenge she’s faced in her allotment garden ➡️☀️By far, Hannah’s most challenging time in the garden was the drought in England in the summer of 2022🌡️ For three weeks, Hannah reports, temperatures in Newcastle were above 30˚C (86˚F) with very little rainfall🥵Heat combined with a lengthy water deficit reduces a plant’s natural defenses🍂Plants’ leaves wilt, become yellow and eventually drop in prolonged conditions😯New growth is stunted💦 Once damage is severe, no amount of watering can undo it⏯️ For more about Hannah’s experiences in her allotment garden, watch the full podcast episode, now up on our channel!youtu.be/51NQcyIFp-4
What is allotment gardening? With guest @gingergrows1 gardenstead 2023-02-16 | Katie learns about allotment gardening with Hannah Reid, aka @gingergrows1 on this episode of Digging in with gardenstead. Find out what an allotment garden is, how it can be different from a community garden in some regions, Hannah’s biggest challenges in her garden and more. 0:00 Introducing guest Hannah Reid, aka @gingergrows11:12 What is allotment gardening?2:42 Allotment gardening vs. community gardening3:57 Why Hannah started allotment gardening5:17 Why did you start growing vegetables?6:16 What’s the biggest challenge you’ve encountered?7:28 What Hannah’s growing now9:08 Hannah’s day job: growing microgreens10:28 Sharing the harvest: how it works11:57 Why Hannah started her IG page14:30 Polytunnel plans for this year’s garden15:12 What vegetables do you grow in the winter?16:51 Join the gardenstead community! Do you have space in an allotment garden or are you planning to try and get into a community garden this year? We’d love to hear about your experience — share it with us in the comments below.Hannah's socials: instagram.com/gingergrows1/?hl=en❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#plants #gardening #allotmentgarden #vegetablegardening #vegetablegarden
💐 How to arrange a Valentine’s bouquet — sneak peek! 👀 gardenstead 2023-02-13 | #shorts🌷Get a fun step by step tutorial about how to make a gorgeous Valentine’s Day bouquet in our latest video, now up on our channel! 💐 Watch as Gabi and Maher learn how to arrange a bouquet — from start to finish — with flower experts Maria and Luisa at Flowerette by gardenstead. ➡️ Head on over to our channel to watch the video, and happy Valentine’s Day!youtu.be/B_G2HUAuLDA
💕 Valentine’s pop quiz! Name 6 flowers that aren’t roses 🌹 gardenstead 2023-02-12 | #shorts #plants #flowers #valentinesday We’re not saying it’s NOT a good idea to give roses for Valentine’s, but — there are lots of other options, too. If you want to get creative with how you express your heartfelt feelings, here are 6 flowers that aren’t roses. Easiest pop quiz, ever ➡️💕 Ranunculus: also called buttercups, there are more than 1700 varieties in the ranunculus genus (whoa). The 'ranunculus asiaticus' is commonly used in bouquets💜 Purple carnations: did you know that carnations are one of the longest lasting cut flowers? Yup. They’ll last up to 2 weeks in a vase!💕 Pink hipericum: hipericums are part of the St. John’s Wort family. True fact.🤍 Lisanthus: also known as Prairie Gentian. In the garden, Lisanthus blooms will last for several weeks (!)💕 Hydrangeas — their lovely large blooms are often associated with apology, so if you need to say ‘I’m sorry’…🪴 Sneak! Flower number 6 is not a flower, but a plant! Because why not say I love you with a nice little plant? ⏯️ To see many of these flowers in action, head over to our channel to watch our latest video, a step-by-step guide to creating a Valentine’s bouquet. Fun!youtu.be/B_G2HUAuLDA
🌸 The language of flowers 🌹 gardenstead 2023-02-11 | #shorts #flowers #valentinesday 💐 Did you know that different flowers have different meanings? It’s true! Here’s what you could be saying with your next bouquet:🌼 Daisies: I love you truly🪷 Pink lilies: I admire and understand you💖 Pink hipericum: I will protect you (but they can also mean superstition, so be careful)🌹 Red roses: I love you (of course)🤍 White lisianthus: Let’s get married! (Well, they symbolize the lifelong bond between two people, anyway — which is why they’re often used in wedding bouquets)🥰 Pink spray roses: You make me feel happy ➡️ In other words, you can say a lot with flowers. Watch as we use a bunch of these gorgeous flowers in our ‘How to make a Valentine’s Day bouquet’ video, up now on our channel!youtu.be/B_G2HUAuLDA
💕 On Valentine’s Day, dont give flowers, give a PLANT! 🪴 gardenstead 2023-02-10 | #shorts #valentinesday #flowerbouquet ➡️ There’s no law that says you HAVE to give flowers on Valentine’s. You can also show your love with a plant! Here are three great houseplants to give on Valentine’s, along with what they mean:🪴 Anthuriums symbolize love and joy, plus, they’re great air purifiers (proven by NASA!)🪴 Orchid plants communicate love, luxury, beauty and strength🪴 Succulents represent loyalty and trustworthiness✅ Three great plant options to give on Valentine’s instead of flowers💐 Still hooked on the idea of giving flowers for Valentine’s? Awesome! Watch our latest video to learn the step by step process of how to make a Valentine’s Day bouquet, and have a little fun, too. Now up on our channel! ⏯️youtu.be/B_G2HUAuLDA
How to make a Valentine’s Day bouquet — step by step! gardenstead 2023-02-10 | Learn how to make a gorgeous Valentine’s Day bouquet in a step by step (fun!) tutorial. In this video, Gabi and Maher visit Flowerette by gardenstead to get Maria and Luisa’s expert guidance — and together they create a couple of beautiful floral masterpieces! Here’s the step by step process they follow:Step 1: Gather your materials — a vase, flower food, scissors or secateurs, your chosen flowers and greeneryStep 2: Clean up the stems to remove foliage that would sit below the waterlineStep 3: Fill your vase with water and add flower foodStep 4: Trim the stems to size by measure their height against the vaseStep 5: Create a lattice of greenery by crisscrossing stems to serve as the bouquet’s foundationStep 6: Add your main focal flower(s) — these will be the biggest, showiest bloomsStep 7: Add secondary flowers — the costars of the arrangementStep 8: Fuss around with how things are arranged until you’re happy with how everything’s lookingStep 9: Step back and admire your creation! (Feel free to pat yourself on the back. Well done!) And here’s an easy DIY flower food recipe: combine 1-quart water, 2 TBSP lemon juice, 1 TBSP sugar, & 1/2 tsp household bleach. (The bleach helps to slow the growth of fungi and bacteria).Are you giving flowers for Valentine’s this year? Or…not? Let us know in the comments below!Be sure to watch to the end of the video to see Gabi & Maher’s creations (and Maria & Luisa’s, too). Beautiful.Host: instagram.com/gabi.m.fay?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Video Editor: instagram.com/alexlyonvideo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#flowers #flowerbouquet #gardening #valentinesday
🤮 What causes dog vomit slime mold? 🌱 gardenstead 2023-02-04 | #shorts #plants #gardening But first, what IS dog vomit slime mold? Hint: other than its appearance, it has nothing to do with dogs. Or vomit. Our fave plant & soil expert Aaron Deacon of BIOS Nutrients is back on the pod to answer your pressing questions, including this one ➡️🧐 Dog vomit slime mold is a variety of slime mold 🌱 It’s considered a nuisance mold NOT a disease per se🌿 When conditions are right, its cells assemble to create an undifferentiated mass that looks like, well, dog vomit — hence the name🧫 Dog vomit slime mold's scientific name is Fuligo septica⏳ Its spores can survive for many years (!)💦 Fuligo septica grows best in warm, moist conditions, and feeds on decaying organic matter like rotting logs, bark, mulch, leaf litter🍂 After its growth phase is complete, the mold will turn black, produce spores and shrivel away✅ Dog vomit slime mold won’t harm your plants, and its spores are commonly found in most soils (it’s everywhere, basically – and that’s a good thing)🧽 If you see it creeping up the stem of a plant, simply wipe it off⏯️ Watch the full episode for more of Aaron’s answers to our community’s plant problem questions. Be sure to watch to the end to find out how you can keep deer out of your garden with an easy, cost-effective solution that might surprise you!Check out the full video here: youtu.be/Ai89YyYZoxQ
Plant diseases, pests & problems: answering community FAQs with @biosnutrients2339 gardenstead 2023-02-03 | How do you prevent plant viruses from spreading? Can you cure powdery/downy mildew? What IS dog vomit slime mold? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Digging in with gardenstead. On the pod, our fave plant and soil expert Aaron Deacon of BIOS Nutrients sits down with Katie to tackle gardenstead community FAQs about the pests, viruses and other problems that plague our gardeners’ plants.Here’s what he and Katie chat about: 0:00 Introduction: Let’s answer community FAQs!0:20: How do you prevent plant viruses from spreading?0:44: Can you cure powdery/downy mildew?2:11: What are the signs a plant has been over fertilized?2:59: What causes dog vomit slime mold?4:09: Why do plants create small fruit OR no fruit at all?5:31: Why do flowers fall off vegetable plants before fruiting?6:14: What are some signs of deficiencies in plants?7:32: Can you fix blossom end rot with antacids? 9:15: How can we keep deer out of our gardens?We hope this episode helps you solve your plant problems! If there’s a question we haven’t covered, share it in the comments below and we’ll put it on the list for a future episode. Want to know when we release a new episode of our podcast? Sign up for our (free!) newsletter: gardenstead.com/#sign-up Happy gardening!❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#gardening #plants #plantcare #plantpropagation #plantprotection
🍅 Hybrid seeds vs. heirloom seeds — what’s the difference? 🤔 gardenstead 2023-01-30 | #shorts 🎤 Let’s talk about seeds, baby! Patrick Vernuccio, aka The Frenchie Gardener, teaches us the difference between hybrid and heirloom seeds in the best kind of classroom — the outdoor classroom!🌱 Hybrid seeds are a combination/cross-pollination of different varieties🌱 Hybrid seeds are selectively bred to produce fruit with ideal/consistent flavour, size & uniformity — but only for that one generation of plants🌱 Heirloom (or heritage) seeds are often described as pre-war (World War II)🌱 Many heirloom tomato seeds are described as “pre-1800” (!)🌱 Heirloom seeds generally have a consistent, traceable lineage 🌱 Heirloom seeds promote genetic biodiversity, preserve plant species and produce resilient plants🌱 Seeds saved from heirloom plants will produce similar results year over yearDon’t disappoint Patrick! Plant heirloom seeds in your balcony garden, and support biodiversity. ⏯️ Check out the full video on our channel — it’s a mini masterclass on how to grow food in small spaces (from seed, of course!).
🌱 When to start seeds for a balcony garden 💚 gardenstead 2023-01-29 | #shorts #seedstarting When should your start seeds for your balcony garden? Check your seed packet, and know your last spring frost date! Patrick Vernuccio, aka The Frenchie Gardener, walks us through how to figure out when to start seeds for small space growing. ✅ First, know your region, and use plantmaps.com to find the average last spring frost date🌱 Next, check your seed packet ✅ Your seed packet will contain information about how many weeks before the last frost date to start your seeds, plus information about the temperature seedlings like it to be outdoors once they’re transplanted (nighttime temperatures reliably above 7˚C to 10˚C is a good guideline for success)⏯️ Check out the full video on our channel — it’s a mini masterclass on how to get started growing food on a balcony garden!
🍆 Can you grow food on a balcony? YES! 💯 gardenstead 2023-01-28 | #shorts #urbangardening #gardening Want to know if it’s possible to grow food in small spaces (like balconies)? Patrick Vernuccio, aka The Frenchie Gardener is here to tell you that yes, you absolutely can. In an inspiring ‘mini masterclass’, now up on our channel, Patrick will walk you through:🌱 Choosing seeds for container growing💚 4 reasons it’s better to start your garden from seed instead of from seedlings purchased from a garden centre or nursery🌱 The difference between hybrid and heirloom seeds (and why heirloom seeds are better)💚 Plus, Patrick shares a few of his favourite seeds for growing in pots & containers⏯️ Watch the full video on our channel and prepare to be inspired!
How to grow food on your balcony: choosing seeds with @thefrenchiegardener gardenstead 2023-01-27 | Patrick Vernuccio, aka The Frenchie Gardener, shares expert knowledge about choosing seeds for growing food in small spaces (like balconies) in this mini master class video. Patrick is certified in permaculture design and has created a flourishing fruit and vegetable garden on his 200 sq. ft. (18 sq. metre) balcony. He’s dedicated to helping people bring nature back into their lives in cities, and has published two books about growing food in small space urban settings, using organic and permaculture principles. 0:00 Introduction0:10 Growing food in small spaces: seeds for containers1:06 Four reasons it’s better to start a garden from seed1:11 Reason #1: You’ll save money1:40 Reason #2: So many seeds = so many choices! 2:14 Reason #3: You’ll control what goes into the process 2:38 Reason #4: To start a beautiful, plant-growing adventure3:16 When to start your seeds: last frost dates3:41 How to find your last spring frost date5:06 The difference between hybrid and heirloom seeds6:43 Heirloom seeds and why they’re better7:09 Patrick’s favourite seeds for growing in pots & containers7:14 Peacevine Cherry Tomato7:48 Listada De Gandia Eggplant8:07 Little Finger Eggplant8:26 Mideast Peace CucumberReady to start your balcony garden? We hope so! Already growing food on your balcony? What are you growing? Let us know in the comments below. And as Patrick would say, “green love to you!”Check out Patrick's website: thefrenchiegardener.com❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#growingfood #balconygarden #urbangardening #gardening
Let’s grow ginger! 🙌 gardenstead 2023-01-22 | #shorts #vegetables #gardening Five steps to growing ginger ➡️If you live in a warmer climate (without frost) you can grow ginger outdoors from start to harvest. If you live in a colder climate (with frost), start ginger indoors, then move or transplant outdoors after last frost. Here are the 5 key steps to growing ginger:1️⃣ Source seed stock ginger🌱 seed stock ginger sprouts more reliably and more quickly than ginger root from a grocery store (aka culinary ginger)🙌 seed stock ginger is the cream of the ginger crop & will produce better ginger2️⃣ Keep your planted ginger warm!🔥 heat makes all the difference to the time it will take for ginger to sprout 🌡️ keep temps above 24˚C (75˚F) and for best results: use a heat mat!3️⃣ Harden off & transplant outdoors🗓️ harden off for five days🌱 transplant into fertile, well-draining soil, after last frost4️⃣ Hill & feed🏔️ hill soil on top of rhizomes that appear above soil💧 water regularly & feed with compost and organic matter5️⃣ Harvest!🍂 harvest before frost or after leaves begin to yellow and die back💚 for biggest ginger, wait as long as possible to harvestAnyone can grow ginger!
🌱 Fun facts about ginger! ⏯️ gardenstead 2023-01-21 | #shorts #ginger #vegetablegarden Our thanks to Petra of Fruition Seeds for these fun facts about growing ginger ➡️💚 every cell of the ginger plant is full of ginger oil: from the rhizome to the leaves✅ the whole plant can be used or eaten🍵 ginger leaves are edible and can be used to make your own ginger teaor infused into a curryAnd one more reason to grow your own ginger: the leaves smell amazing!
🌱 Growing ginger: avoid this mistake ➡️ gardenstead 2023-01-20 | #shorts #ginger ➡️ Petra of Fruition Seeds shares the biggest mistake to avoid growing ginger: planting culinary stock ginger (aka ginger root you’d buy at the grocery store)1️⃣ Her number one tip if you’re planning to grow ginger is: always make sure to plant seed stock ginger. 💚 Seed stock ginger is the cream of the ginger crop and is chosen to be the best for growing ginger✅ Seed stock ginger will sprout more reliably and more quickly than ginger root purchased at a grocery store👎 Culinary ginger may contain diseases and their nodules are often treated to prevent sprouting💚 So if you plan to grow ginger, make sure you source seed stock ginger!
💚 Take climate action in your garden (plant HOPE) 🌎 gardenstead 2023-01-15 | #shorts #gardening #sustainability 🌎 How can gardening sustainably help you take action to help the climate? José of RAINscapeTO explains!🌱Grow native plants that work with the environment, don’t need supplemental watering, can tolerate drought and will grow happily in the soil that already exists in your backyard, and you’ll be taking action to make positive change! Added bonus: JOY.⏯️ To get tips on how you can start gardening sustainably, watch the full video with Jose & Mary of RAINscapeTO, up now on our channel.
Sustainable gardening: how to get started gardenstead 2023-01-14 | #shorts #gardening #sustainability 🌿 To get started with sustainable gardening, first observe how nature works🌳 Take a walk in the woods to see how nature grows in layers, from undergrowth to canopy🌿 Plants grow together to complement each other🤔 Think of ways to apply those layers in your backyard garden: from trees to shrubs to perennials to ground cover (use native plants as much as possible!)🍃 To maintain and feed your garden, leave things where they fall🍂 Leaves and organic matter help keep nutrients and moisture in the soil🪱 They also provide food, habitat and shelter for insects, worms, microbes, pollinators and wildlife⏳ Lastly remember that nature is a process, let her take her time in your garden⏯️ To get more of Jose & Mary of RAINscapeTO’s sustainable gardening guidance, watch the full video on our channel (plus, learn how you can take action for the climate with your garden)!
🌱What does it mean to garden sustainably? 🌎 gardenstead 2023-01-13 | #shorts 🌱 Essentially, to garden sustainably is to mimic nature as much as possible🪴 That is, rather than thinking only of what we might like to grow🌿 To think instead of how we humans are one part of an ecosystem 🦋 That also contains soil, bacteria, birds, butterflies (pollinators) and wildlife💭 So, how can we make what we do in our gardens work for everybody in the environment? ⏯️ Check out the full video on our channel to get more of Jose & Mary’s thoughts about sustainable gardening (including how gardening sustainably = joy!)#gardening #sustainability
What is sustainable gardening? gardenstead 2023-01-13 | 🌱 What does it mean to garden sustainably? 🧐 We asked two experts—Jose Torcal and Mary Jenkins from RAINscapeTO—and here’s what we learned: 🌱 Essentially, to garden sustainably is to mimic nature as much as possible🌿 That is, to grow what will grow in the conditions available🌻 For example, in soil that’s clay-heavy, grow plants that appreciate that kind of soil, plant drought-tolerant species in sunny, dry spots, and so on🙌 Grow plants that will thrive in the conditions in your region (research native plant species & plant those guys!) 🚫 Reduce or eliminate lawn: lawns are costly in many ways...they need a lot of water, do nothing for pollinators and wildlife, and require carbon-intensive maintenance 🌿 Resist replacing soil – work with the soil you have as much as possible🍂 Amend soil as needed with organic material or compost🚫 Stay away from chemical fertilizers💦 Learn about water conservation methods: rain gardens and water barrels are a great place to start🦋 Recognize that your garden is one part of an existing ecosystem with great possibilities to not only provide beauty, but also food for pollinators and habitat for wildlife!⏯️ Watch to the end to learn about how your garden is one way you can take action to help the climate, and find joy in the process. Are you planning to implement sustainable practices in your garden this year? Tell us about it in the comments!❀❀❀Want to know more about Gardenstead? Check out our website and other social media!Website: https://www.https://www.gardenstead.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/gardensteadcommunityInstagram: instagram.com/gardensteadStay up-to-date with the latest trends, news and everything gardenstead? Subscribe to our newsletter here: gardenstead.com/#sign-up❀❀❀Gardenstead is an online gardening community and plant lovers channel of gardeners who love to get their hands dirty, both indoors and outdoors. Our gardeners run the gamut. They are vegetable gardeners, houseplant nurturers, small space gardening engineers, herbalists, flower enthusiasts and succulent aficionados.Our goal has always been to connect gardeners in an inclusive gardening community, foster and share knowledge, and make gardening resources available to everyone. As we grow, we seek to expand our conversations about gardening and tocultivate a mindful embrace of nature and the healing and grounding propertiesto be found in it.Plants cultivate connections between people — from urban settings of balcony gardensand small spaces to rural backyards with larger and more expansive gardens. We hopeyou’ll join us as we continue to nurture these connections and create new ones.❀❀❀To make sure you can find what you need, we divide all our content into playlists by topic:Outdoor Gardening for Beginners:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnGftreL7MJrh29hQKMzNjsHow to keep houseplants healthy?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmdIgQ16K515KDeer8kiNVuBest indoor gardening ideas:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrnywVjiJVLRhKmUsRmLIqGmHow to grow your own vegetables at home?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfq7JhzhIrrmnwpqqBqgzOv6FKPGBLa1dAlready watched all the videos we’ve published on YouTube? No worries, we have you covered. Every week we put up new videos to keep you up to date with the latest trends in gardening, growing, caring for houseplants, and more. If you’d like to be notified when we release new content, subscribe HERE:youtube.com/c/gardenstead?sub_confirmation=1❀❀❀#gardening #sustainableliving #sustainablegardening #plants
💨 Why include a fan in your seed starting setup? 🌱 gardenstead 2023-01-08 | #shorts 🌱 Starting seeds? Want to make sure your seedlings stay healthy? Include a fan in your seed starting plan (we apologize for that rhyme!). 💨 Air flow is important for seedlings for a couple of reasons ➡️🌱 One, air circulation can help prevent fungal diseases (especially damping-off) by keeping the surface of the soil from remaining wet after watering💨 And two, the breeze generated by a fan will mimic outdoor conditions (wind) and help to create sturdier seedlings with strong roots🌱 For best results, make sure your fan is blowing gently, don’t point it directly at your seedlings, and keep the fan running 24/7⏯️ For more seed starting advice — including more tips on how to prevent damping-off, be sure to check out the full episode. Then, share your tips in the comments — we’d love to hear them 💚
