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Spring Seed Starting Primer for 2018 – Epi-3441

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It is that time again.  Part of the nation is still in ice and snow but the giant rat in Pennsylvania says an early spring is coming.  Early or not spring is coming and it is time to get those seeds for plants you want to set out going NOW. Join Me Today to Discuss… Understanding how seeds germinate in the wild (this answers so many questions) Setting up your seed starting systems How much do you want/need to start Indoors, garage, outdoors. green house Lights at this point just use good LEDs unless you already have something else Heating … Continue reading →

Starting Seeds for Spring Planting – Epi-3013

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Today we talk about starting seeds in a variety of ways but mostly from the stand point of starting them indoors to get plants ready to be put out after danger of frost.  This is an area where a lot of people struggle and frankly a lot of mistakes are made. Join Me Today To Discuss… Understanding how seeds germinate in the wild (this answers so many questions) Setting up your seed starting systems How much do you want/need to start Indoors, garage, outdoors, green house, “indoor greenhouse” Lights – I now only recommend LEDs specifically Barrina Lights) Heating (mats, … Continue reading →

Episode-2572- Garden Plans and What I will be Growing in 2020

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Alright folks I am back but I also have a buddy helping me with some dirt work today, which you will hear about in this episode by the way so I am going to do a pretty short and simple first show of 2020.  I want to talk to you about some things I have figured out for the growing season this year, the seed starting system that is working GREAT with the new Barina Lights and some of the plants I will be growing and even some pepper breeding I have planned. Join Me Today to Discuss…. We are … Continue reading →

Episode-2481- Half Acre Homesteading – Part Four – Plant Propagation

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Okay I am calling this series “Half Acre Homesteading” because marketing. The use of two words in a 2-3 word phrase is good at grabbing attention, think “Taco Tuesdays” or anything in that vein. You don’t need a half acre to make today’s show work for you, you can do most of this on even a postage stamp lot, many do. Likewise even if you have a lot more land, then this is what we call zone one design. Creation of a 1/20th – 1/2 acre system that you spend the majority of your activity on and hence it is … Continue reading →

Episode-2374- All About Starting Seeds

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Today we talk about starting seeds in a variety of ways but mostly from the stand point of starting them indoors to get plants ready to be put out after danger of frost.  This is an area where a lot of people struggle and frankly a lot of mistakes are made. Today I put out a video on facebook and one on instagram.  I am going to include a response to many of the concerns and issues people brought up on those platforms. Join Me Today To Discuss… Understanding how seeds germinate in the wild (this answers so many questions) … Continue reading →

Episode-2147- Seed Starting Primer for 2018

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Last week we talked about a lot of great new plants to grow for 2018 so today is a good time to talk about starting all those seeds you’ve ordered or will be ordering this month.  Today’s show was prompted by a question about leggy seedlings of tomatoes grown for market sales, but I think it will help everyone. Today’s show includes a segment from a show back in 2012.  I am doing this to help save my voice during my cold (dubbed snot slinger flu).  More so however, because I think this information is imperative to understanding how to … Continue reading →

Episode-831- Seed Starting Primer for 2012

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I get a lot of questions from people who are looking to start plants from seeds vs. buying plants at the nursery.  Many people struggle with seed starting for a variety of reasons so I am dedicating most of today’s show to help you master the skill of taking tiny seeds and turning them into food and medicine producing plants. The reality is starting seeds can be frustrating if you don’t do it correctly but it doesn’t have to be difficult as long as you follow the blueprint Mother Nature has laid out for us.  Once you do that starting … Continue reading →

Episode-616- The How, Why and What of Starting Plants from Seed

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I have gotten a lot of questions from people who are looking to start plants from seeds vs. buying plants at the nursery. Many people struggle with seed starting for a variety of reasons so I am dedicating most of today’s show to help you master the skill of taking tiny seeds and turning them into food and medicine producing plants. Today’s show competes sort of an informal weekly series on Monday we discusses the dangers of GMOs and the differences between GMO, Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Heirloom varieties.  Then on Tuesday we covered saving seeds for sustainability, today we … Continue reading →

Episode-600- An Interview with Soil Cube Creator Clayton Jacobs

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Today we have Clayton Jacobs who is the creator of “The Soil Cube” with us for an interview.  The Soil Cube Tool makes small 2″ cubes of soil that you sow your seeds into and grow them into seedlings before putting them out in the garden. Soil blocks for seed starting are actually a very ancient technology practiced by native in the Central and South American region.  By using soil cubes, you will be able to control the early plant development, move them to the garden when ready, and have no consequence for having done so. The seedlings will thrive … Continue reading →

Episode-405- Starting Plants from Seeds

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I have gotten a lot of questions from people who are looking to start plants from seeds vs. buying plants at the nursery.  Many have struggled for a variety of reasons so I am dedicating most of today’s show to help you master the skill of taking tiny seeds and turning them into food and medicine producing plants. Join me today as we discuss… Understanding how seeds germinate in the wild (this answers so many questions) What are the needs of a seed Why starting indoors is a good idea You need light, window light generally won’t cut it Building … Continue reading →