Why I Don't Use Miracle Grow

The biggest question I get is "Can I use Miracle Grow?" In this video I will lay out the facts and you can decide for yourself. Can synthetic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers be used in an organic garden.

[ncgatorlady]

Yes, please do share with us on building up soil. I’m very interested in learning what to use and how it works. Thank you!

[badjansykes]

I quit using “big blue” back in the 70s. I found in my truck farm that because of the large amount of nitrogen in it that all I was growing were leaves, not fruits. Additionally, the other fertilizers in it were so high that the whole fertilizer was basically out of balance. From an organic standpoint I found that by using a fertilizer say of 10 10 10 just through my garden out of balance because I wasn’t getting the beneficial insects that I needed. Thanks for the informative video. I’m glad you educated at least your viewers. Keep up the good work!

[michaelthompson]

I would love to see a video with tips to build natural soil

[ruthannap]

Brian, I can’t thank you enough for this explanation of why not to use that fertilizer!! I’ve always been conscious the problem of using weed and pest killers, but I had no idea about how terrible this fertilizer is for us and the environment. Thank you for this info, I’ll never buy it again. I’ve used their soil for my flower pots, and I promise I’ll stop! If all of your subscribers stop, too, then you have made a huge difference! So this leads to asking you to make that video on what is safer to use. I hope every gardener subscribes to your channel and learns what you teach. (That isn’t too much to ask, is it?) Thank you again and again!

[zarahsgarden]

Yes! I need to learn more about natural fertilizers! Currently we just use our homemade compost and sometimes add wood ash and eggshells .. plus the occasional purchase of manure. My plants do pretty well but they may produce more for me if I use some additional fertilizers. Definitely interested in learning more about this topic!

[cynthiadoe]

How to build healthy soil would be a great follow up to this one. I went organic 3 years ago and will not go back. I am focusing on companion planting this year…of course your book is on my want list, I will be ordering soon.

[BaloosCluesOriginal]

Yes, we all need to know how to build soil naturally, in a way that positively affects our air and water. Make as many videos as you want about it. It is valuable information.

[creative]

I completely agree! I’m completely organic now and my garden is thriving!

[purplethumb]

I've been learning about vermicomposting the last four years or so. It's actually fun, and the soil is organic and amazing for plants! Thanks for making this "not necessarily ponies and rainbows" video. It's necessary to make people aware.

[missthang]

This has not at all been a "negative video"! It was informative, factual and very much what we needed to hear. We as a culture need to realize that easy fixes come at a price and it is the planet and the generations follow us that will have to pay. Thank you so much for doing this.

[tgardenchicken]

Thank you for addressing this. I agree with you and would also love you to share the alternatives you prefer. I think I know, but would like to see the response anyway.

[patcorbin]

It might have been a negative video, but you hit the mark on the affects of using synthetic fertilizers on everything! Have gone totally towards organic gardening and both my plants and my worms thank me. Would love a follow-up video on all the beneficial aspects of going totally organic.

[bittyblueeyes]

I would LOVE to hear about sustainable and homemade fertilizers! Ive always been a little wary of putting chemicals on my food.

[wolco]

Would love to learn more about individual "Meals"...Blood, Bone, Feather, cottonseed etc...how, when and why in the garden bed and using them to recharge potting soil.

[talapeanutbutter]

Last year, I found you. I decided then that I would once again try my hand at gardening. This is the first year in about 20 years that I have a small garden. All compost, manure, vermiculite and then as I call it, my banana brew. I have so many fat earthworms! We have 6 acres that I’d love to be able to grow more on. However, being handicapped, I’m limited. But for now, my tomato, cucumber, yellow squash, zucchini and a few acorn squash plants are all looking good. They’re almost ready to start training to grow vertically. Thank you so much! God Bless you and yours.

[davidewing]

As a newbie to growing veggies and herbs in containers, I would love to please hear more on how to build up the soil instead of tearing it down.
Thank you.

[happyheart]

Thank you for giving us the lowdown. You explained it all so clearly. Even though it's negative it helps us to sow positive outcomes.. And please tell us the organic fertilizers you recommend.

[bethwoods]

It would be awesome if you could do a video on the fertilizers you use or what to avoid when looking for better alternatives. I don’t have many places locally that offer much in the fertilizer options other than miracle grow. Amazon is great for getting things you usually can’t but you can’t read the ingredients on everything. 😊

[marycerullo]

You’re a good man Brian. Because knowledge is power and an informed society makes better choices. I love your show and am wishing you much success in bringing your vision to fruition.

[sunmiller]

Thank you for being honest and truthful. Please tell me what are the best organic potting soil and the companies that you trust of producing the soils to buy on the next video please. 🌞