Planting Potatoes

Planting potatoes can be very rewarding and fun for people with or without kids. Not only do you get to plant another crop, but then the kid in you gets to dig in the dirt to find the buried "treasure". I planted my potatoes in a five gallon bucket in my driveway. It makes it very easy to harvest this way as the soil is very easy to break apart and retrieve the potatoes. Use the links below to order the necessary items to start your own potato plants. Happy potato planting!

UPDATE - Starting Seed Indoors

This is a quick update showing the growth after only four days. The seed starting kit does a great job in starting the seeds very quickly. I have put a few links below where you can purchase a seed starting green house of you very own and some of the things that I am growing. I use mine all the time for starting seeds and then plant the seedlings outside. Happy seeding!

Starting Seed Indoors

To get a jump on the growing season, you can start your seeds indoors. In this video I will show you how to start seeds in a Jiffy Seed Starter Greenhouse. I will be planting some Rainbow Blend Cherry Tomatoes and in a couple of weeks I will be planting them outside. With a little bit of potting soil and seed starting mix you can get a good jump on the growing season. The minimal investment can yield bountiful results. Watch the video and see how easy it can be to start your own peat pot seedlings. Happy seeding!

Simple Sprinkler Setup

Today I will show you how to set up a simple sprinkler system for your garden. I will be using a Nelson Water Timer and a Gilmour 4-way connector so I can water in different areas of my yard, and still have a standard hose to use for potted plant watering. I prefer the metal variety of four way connectors because they last longer than the plastic ones and they are much more sturdy. I will also be using a Watering Kit that has sprinkler heads that you can place where you need the water. You may want to use some metal stakes to hold down the hose so it does not move around on you. It is a removable system so that when winter comes you do not need to winterize it like a traditional sprinkler system. All you need to do, is coil up the hose and hang it in your shed or garage. Happy watering.

The pricing below is what amazon.com has listed. While I try to keep the expenses low as I am on a tight budget, occasionally the pricing will not be reflective of actual price. for example the Nelson timer is not really $180. Just a tip to help you make sure you are not spending too much.

My Goal

I have been looking for information about growing a garden for the past couple of growing seasons. I was looking for a site that won't just tell you what to do, but actually show you how to do it. I was not successful in finding what I was looking for so I decided to make one of my own. I hope that you find this blog useful and helpful to you in growing your own garden and food supply. I have a personal goal to grow food through the winter this year using a simple hoop house design made from PVC and plastic covering. I plan on building one and video taping the construction and results. Happy planting and growing.