HOW TO PLANT GREEN PEPPERS with ORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Garry demonstrates his proven method of planting green peppers using all ORGANIC fertilizers. Follow this step-by-step instruction with detailed photographs and you will improve your green pepper harvest significantly.

GROW TOMATOES ON STRINGS - Part 2

Learn to plant BETTER BOY tomatoes using organic fertilizers to make your plants grow 6 feet tall. Also, tips on how to reduce BER (blossom end rot) and make your tomatoes juicy and sweet. This video is a follow-up on TOMATOES ON STRINGS - Part A showing how to build a raised garden bed.

NEW - GROW POTATOES IN A BARREL - tips and tricks for potato lovers!

Learn how to grow potatoes in a barrel using a unique watering system using a double layer of potato seeds to maximize your yields. Its called the "Vertical Potato Apartment" :) You will also learn how to test your soil Ph level and prepare your potato chits for a maximum tater harvest. Easy step-by-step instructions with detailed photography will demonstrate how to grow lots of potatoes!

DIY GREENHOUSE PROJECT FOR SPRING PLANTS

CREATE YOUR OWN DIY GREENHOUSE from re-cycled materials and left over lumber. Start seeds and plants indoors and transfer them to your custom greenhouse and get a head start on your spring garden. Step-by-set easy instructions with clear visuals will inspire you to build this interesting project.

GROW TOMATOES ON STRINGS

A UNIQUE WAY TO GROW TOMATO PLANTS ON STRINGS. Save space and harvest big juicy tomatoes using this highly unusual method. Become the talk of the neighbourhood, so get your garden tour ready! ): This Video will demonstrate how to make a raised garden for this show stopping project.

ORGANIC COMPOSTING - BLACK GOLD FOR YOUR PLANTS

Learn how to compost and filter your "BLACK GOLD" into a fine organic fertilizer full of NPK nutrients. Discover a unique compost filtering system, a.k.a. "The MacGYVER COMPOST FILTERING SYSTEM" - It keeps you watching till the end.

PRODUCT REVIEW SELF-WATERING SEED STARTER

Learn how to use a unique SELF-WATERING SEED STARTER designed for optimum seed germination, easy plant extraction for potting up to larger containers. A must see video for budding and experienced gardeners.

EARLY POTATOES IN A BARREL

JULY POTATO HARVEST is possible! Learn to plant potato seeds indoors and you will enjoy a summer harvest. Clear instructions and visuals make this a great project for new and seasoned gardeners.

STAY AT HOME Garden Project

Create a STAY AT HOME Garden Project to help you get through the Coronavirus Pandemic currently affecting everyone around the world. Garry demonstrates how to build a raised garden bed from re-cycled materials. Share your personal project by leaving a comment to inspire everyone who is STAYING AT HOME. Stay strong!

SEEDING TIPS for Beginners

LEARN HOW TO RE-PUROSE OLD TABLES and wood shelving to make grow areas for your garden plants. Garry will demonstrate the process with photographs and give you tips on lighting methods.

DIY BUILD GROW TABLES FOR PLANTS from re-purposed materials.

LEARN HOW TO RE-PUROSE OLD TABLES and wood shelving to make grow areas for your garden plants. Garry will demonstrate the process with photographs and give you tips on lighting methods.

JIFFY 7 PEAT PELLET - HOW TO USE AND GROW PLANTS USING THIS GREAT INVENT...

Learn to use Jiffy 7 peat pellets - detailed photos and instructions on how to use this awesome growing medium to produce big, healthy and green plants for your garden. Time lapse photography will demonstrate how the pellet expands with ease.

DETERMINATE VS. INDETERMINATE TOMATO PLANTS

BUSH or VINE TOMATO PLANTS? - explained in detail so you can select the idea plant for your garden. See and understand the differences between these two varieties.

FLUORESCENT LIGHTING TIPS: Grow plants indoors and get a head start on t...

Learn how to select inexpensive and effective fluorescent tubes to grow plants indoors. Beginner or advanced, this video will share tips and tricks to help you select the best type of bulbs for your situation. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy a video created just for you!

How to save heirloom tomato seeds

Learn how to save your own seeds and grow heirloom tomato plants for your garden. Garry will demonstrate a step-by-step process with illustrations and photographs showing seed saving to germination. If you are planning to grow your own plants this spring, this video will give you the right tools to growing big and healthy plants.

Organic fertilizer - egg shells and banana peels

Learn to make free organic fertilizer for your spring garden. After watching this video you will be able to make your own garden fertilizer to help grow big juicy tomatoes and plump green/red peppers. A great winter project while you are browsing the seed catalogues in anticipation of the spring planting. So, grab a cup a coffee and click play to enjoy a video created just for you.

Baked Yukon Gold Potatoes

This recipe for crunchy baked Yukon Gold potatoes will awaken your taste buds and soon become a family favourite . 
It involves a great Canadian Potato eh, oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and a bit of science. Yukon Gold variety was developed in 1960 at the University of Guelph Department of Agriculture. 
Its characteristics make it great for baking, boiled, mashed or french fries. In this recipe, we are going to bake them in the oven or on the BBQ. 

Start with about 1 pound of potatoes per person. This recipe calls for about 4 lbs of potatoes to serve 4 adults. Clean potatoes, cutting them into larger pieces and rinse them. Rinse them twice to remove the cloudy starch water. Don't cut them too small because they will fall apart in the cooking process. Let the potatoes sit in clear cold water for at least 1 hour. Rinse again, add fresh water, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of salt and boil for 10 minutes. 

The baking soda is the science part! It modifies the pH level of the water, making it more alkaline. This will break down the protein that holds the potato together - specifically the outer edges where the crispy crunch will appear!

While the potatoes cool, prepare 5 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic and freshly chopped rosemary or thyme. Cook and stir until the garlic starts to turn brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic otherwise you will need to start again. Separate the oil from the garlic and spice and pour it over the potatoes in a large bowl. Using two spoons, mix the potatoes and oil in a rough fashion. You will notice the edges of the potatoes are mushy and that's exactly what we want! Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes at 450 °F or 400 °F convection.

Oil, garlic, rosemary leaves

Yukon Gold Potatoes Covered with garlic oil

Garlic and Rosemary bits

Rotate potatoes and return them to oven for additional 35-40 minutes until they are golden brown. They should be brown and crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Return them to the mixing bowl and add the remaining brown garlic bits and spice, mixing again. Yummy!

They are ready to be served or cover with foil and place in your oven warming drawer to mellow.

Crunchy on the outside and soft inside

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How to grow Strawberries

Everyone loves strawberries! This coming month of June, families will gather at the local strawberry patch to pick baskets of fresh strawberries. Besides tasting great, strawberries contain a vast amount of vitamin C and fibre for our health conscious public. They can be eaten fresh, in shakes, pies, salads and a multitude of desserts. As you know, we always pick more strawberries that we can eat, so it's important to note that you can freeze strawberries for future use. Don't wash the strawberries. Spread them out on a tray and put them into the freezer. Once frozen, remove them and store in ziplock bags up to 6 months. You should rinse them when you take them out of the freezer before use.

Would you like to have fresh strawberries all year long?

The following video explains the difference between June strawberries and strawberries used for hanging baskets and raised garden beds that will extend the harvest of fresh strawberries all year long. Learn how to plant strawberries in a raised garden bed and get a head start on the gardening season. Strawberry fields forever, my friend.

What's in peat moss?

With spring coming around the corner, bags of Canadian Sphagnum peat moss are starting to arrive at big box stores and garden nurseries in anticipation of the growing season. Everyone is loading up a bag or two for their planter and hanging flower baskets so it must be great stuff! However, with so many different peat moss products and vendors, I tended to purchase by price point and the colour of the bag until I started to look at the ingredients in the bag.

The following video will explain "what's in the bag".

It will also reveal where peat moss comes from and how it is harvested. If you live in Canada, you will be very surprised to know that we are one of the largest producers of peat moss in the world!  The importance of the NPK fertilizer numbers printed on the bag will also be explained along with the pH levels required to grow your tomato plants 6-7 feet.  The video will also show you the results of using this wonderful growing medium to grow massive flowers for your deck. This is very exciting, so let's get started, my friend.

DIY Organic Fertilizer - Egg Shells and Banana Peels

Winter is a great time for gardeners to order new seeds and search the internet for new tips and ideas on organic growing. 
Since outdoor composting is not ideal for the winter months, why not create a free DIY organic fertilizer, indoors, that will save you money and produce big juicy tomatoes and vegetables! Egg shells and banana peels contain calcium, potassium, and trace elements of potassium, phosphorous and magnesium and can be ground up and applied to your plants. It's a natural organic fertilizer so you don't have to worry about burning your plants. So start saving your shells and peels and get ready to produce one of the best organic fertilizers and it's free my friend!

So sit back and enjoy the DIY video.