4 Things I would Have Done Differently As a Beginning Gardener

[wendycash]

I feel that preserving, by canning, freezing or dehydrating goes along with gardening. So while I understand succession planting for fresh eating, most of what I grow is preserved in some way for winter eating. This is where you will really save money on food.

[Raviolikid]

I’ve made all sorts of mistakes as a first timer, and I’ve learned a lot. My biggest takeaway is that raising food is hard work! I will never look at food the same way again! Thanks for all the great information, Luke.

[lethalavidity]

00:40 Garden layout overall
03:45 Going vertically
05:40 Succession/staggered planting
11:12 Water loss (you don't have to water as much as you might think)

extra tipp: space out your plants

[PaleGhost]

Main thing I would've done differently is tiered planting. Saved so much space and having them all grow into each other at their own levels looks amazing.

[susanlindahl]

In an effort to stave off early dementia, I accidentally fell in love with learning to grow my own food! Thank you Luke for your easy to follow directives, inspiration and for keeping my brain sharp, albeit unknowingly.

[kele]

Appreciating all the good advice. Might I just say one thing about the watering? Please don't forget to let viewers know that watering requirements in container plants are different than in-ground or even raised bed plants, especially if they're mulched. I have tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants in large containers, and if I don't water every day, they suffer from drying, particularly in June, July, and most of August (zone 7a). Just looking at the surface isn't sufficient, and sticking a finger down a couple of inches doesn't really do it either. I just ordered from Amazon, for only $9, a Vivosun Soil Tester 3-in-1 Plant Moisture Meter Light and PH Tester. I ordered it to learn about the ph of my potting mix, and it has the added benefit of a moisture meter. It will be interesting to learn to be a little more specific about my watering routine. Thought this might help other gardeners, regardless of whether they grow in containers, ground, or raised beds.

[trygveevensen]

This is my first season and I have done most of these. So next year I'm gonna try to improve it. Gave me that good feeling knowing that I'm not the only one who's made some of these mistakes. Next year I'm gonna succession sow and water less. And I'm not gonna do zucchinis because we're not eating them and they are doing badly this year. Thanks Luke!

[priuspartyof]

I'm a novice Gardener who is confined to containers at the moment but I am REALLY enjoying these videos. Not only are they motivational, they are very informative and easy to relate to. Thank you for sharing with everyone, it's been invaluable

[beckysicignano]

I am glad I found your channel. I’m on my second year of having a garden and it’s a lot more challenging then I expected. Lots of learning to be had. I get discouraged but I listen to your videos and feel much better!

[cblair]

This 2 time potato failure has finally grown potatoes! I used your method & your fertilizer! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[michelekennedy]

It is said there are no mistakes, only lessons. Well, every year I learn a lot of lessons... every year! ☺🍅🌻

[TheresaVN]

Could you maybe send a link or do a video on how much a specific plant or just in general, how many plants do we need for a family of 4. That would be really helpful. For instance, the basic crops that we all enjoy, tomato, cucumbers, potato, zuchini, chilli.

[wingabouts]

I've learned to ferment my fresh produce this year. It requires no heat and is quite easy to do. I have found onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and saurkraut (cabbage) to be my favorites. Each one of these are delicious alone or in a tossed green salad - yes, even the saurkraut. It is yummier than anything you've ever bought! As a result, I'm purposely over-planting those veggies! I have 16 heads of cabbage and plan to make kraut from all of them!

[alexd]

I’d love to see a video on how you prep part of a bed and get it ready for the next succession. How much compost to add, how much fertilizer, etc. Even just showing how you will plant out the cabbage seedlings you mentioned would be awesome! I do a bunch of succession planting and never know exactly how to replenish the soil (especially when it’s only part of the bed)

[bluetintin]

My cucumber is growing past the trellis and now attached to the tree

[ThesmartestTem]

Luke, I would love to see some videos on how you store your harvest long term. Do you can? Freeze? Have a root cellar? I think that could be some great video topics.

[susanjordan]

Ive had a small garden for about 25 years, then i retired and expanded my garden. I learn new things and change my garden plan completely every year, for 6 years. Ive learned just about everything not to do. And now i am ready to do it better next year. LOL. Thanks for teaching me so much. Wish i had your energy.

[anniecochrane]

Yep, I've wasted so much potential harvest for many years following a rotation plan, which meant lots of bare space and lost growth opportunity. This was because of the mistaken view that you cant grow the same, or similar, plants in the same area for a year or two. Its only by listening to gardeners such as you with you tube channels that I am so happy to throw that in the air and adopt succession planting. Such freedom - I am only sad that I didnt challenge the myth many years ago.

[jenniferrescott]

I haven't watered my garden in over a month we have been getting one or two storms a week. The plants look great..im amazed lol. My father always did succession planting with root crops and bush beans

[BabyAngelV]

I tie my cherry tomato plants on arched trellises. 🤭😆😅 It's kind of a pain but it's working so far. You're right! The top is full of flowers and the pollenators love it!