My Full Vegetable Garden Tour - June 2024 - Michigan Zone 6a

Welcome to my garden! This was filmed the last week of June and the garden is thriving! I can't believe the progress so far and already can't wait to see how much farther along it will be in a month from now.

Let me know what you think of the tour! How is your gardening season going so far?

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Here are links to what I'm using & loving in my garden this year:

Fertilizers mixed into the soil:

Fertilizer I apply while watering when my plants need a boost:

My favorite grow bags. Use code: morethangardening5 to save money on these!

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What I'm growing:
San Marzano Roma Pole Tomatoes
Cherokee Purple Pole Tomatoes
Italian Roma Bush
Beefsteak Pole Tomatoes
Kentucky Wonder Green Beans
Marketmore Cucumber
Homemade Pickles Cucumber
Cabernet Bulb Onion (red onion)
Yellow Sweet Spanish Utah Bulb Onion Seeds
Orange Wonder Snap Dragons
Thai Hot Chile Pepper Seeds
Table King Acorn Winter Squash Seeds
Favourite Blend French Marigold Seeds
Red Metamorph French Marigold Seeds
Bloomsdale Spinach Seeds Organic, Heirloom
Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds Organic, Heirloom
Salad Bowl Blend Leaf Lettuce Seeds Organic, Heirloom
Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds
Common Oregano Seeds
Bouquet Dill Seeds
Long Standing Santo Cilantro/Coriander Seeds Organic, Heirloom
California Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds
Cayenne Blend Chile Pepper Seeds
Serrano Chile Pepper Seeds
Ancho/Poblano Chile Pepper Seeds
Shishito Chile Pepper Seeds
Sweet Banana Sweet Pepper Seeds
Early Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds
Sweet Bell Blend Sweet Pepper Seeds
Grande Rio Verde Tomatillo Seeds
Orange Wonder Snapdragons

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[pennielynch]

I really loved your garden, everything about it, it is beautiful, I can hear it is your voice all your proudness and you should be, a garden no matter the size takes so much time and effort and something that you can be proud of, Thanks for sharing

[kingtool]

just came across your post....yeah way late, but still enjoyed your video. I'm 65 yr old gardener (also in zone 6A just south of you in Ohio) and you brought back good memories of my own amazement at any gardening success early on. You are doing fantastic for a second year gardener. Growfully with Jenna is another 6A gardener who has a great channel you can learn from as she has lots more experience than your average gardener. My only suggestion is too add some good hardneck garlic to your garden (Music or Italian Red grow best for me). Grows well in our zone and very easy/tolerant plant that also compliments tomatoes, onions, peppers. Look forward to your continued garden knowledge growth and enjoyment. Best.

[thomassmedes]

I like that you have used soil bags at the ends of your raised beds to extended your garden space. Also... the flowers you planted may discourage some pests but they also pull in pollinators. Two flowering plants that are easy to start and are great additions to your garden are chamomile and borage. If you were to plant them, I would suggest the soil bags particularly with borage. I have had gardens since the early 1970s, and until two years ago I never had borage... what an amazing garden plant...

[thomassmedes]

Hang onto that wonderful man that helped you with your raised beds.... he's got to be a treasure.

[sailorgirl]

Would love to watch your garden progress so it's a yes from me for more videos of this nature, please!

[jenniferdelgado]

Yes more videos. Every one who gardens loves others gardens progressing. Beautiful garden btw

[shalinisounderrajan]

Lovely garden! Yes, the Thai chili do stand up straight. Very prolific and a staple in Indian cooking. I get enough to freeze and since they’re used during initial sautéing, softening of peppers post thawing isn’t an issue.

[Shwhitley]

There's lots of things that love more shade you can put in that first bed

[hmartin]

My 2nd year as well and i had a great year and yes my tomatoes were packed in and they are still growinh here in maine. Lol awesome year!! I only saw 2 horn worms last year they were every year

[thomassmedes]

Seed catalogs companies could use photos of your peppers ... they are amazing!!!

[echols]

Your first garden bed that's fully shaded, you can grow lettuces and cool weather crops all summer in it.

[votaiGardener]

Hello! very beautiful and amazing video

[juliefreeman-urbaniak]

I am in Michigan 6a! Glad to have found you!!!

[nial.]

Must have done a lot of research and preparation because second year is shocking to me. Amazing garden 😁

[thomassmedes]

Your raised beds look great. I understand they took a lot of time to build... but my experience with raised beds is that the build time is minor compared to the time and effort to fill the beds. 2 years ago I built 10 raised beds... 4x12 and about 20 inches high... and WOW I did really underestimate the cost and effort to fill.

[StephsHealthMatters]

You look like you have a gardenary style garden. I love it!

[thomassmedes]

I am amazed at your pepper crop... in June and in Michigan!!?? ... when did you plant your pepper seeds? I live north of you in the Traverse City area and I seldom see much of a pepper crop until late July. Nice garden and WOW only your second year of gardening. SUPER!

[Vera-ko]

Great vid, please keep showing progress ! ❤ love from AUS

[lp]

Just subscribed. I’m in Michigan as well and new to gardening. Most of my yard is shaded so we will see. Your garden is beautiful 😍

[amandagoodlett]

Did you say this is only your 2nd year growing??? Your garden looks fabulous! Would love to see future garden tours.