Day 1 of Fall Gardening and the Patio Project!

Today is officially the first day of fall gardening for us and also the day we start the new patio and retaining wall project! Soil Block ...

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Key insights about video Day 1 of Fall Gardening and the Patio Project!

🌿 It's crucial to start planting a fall/winter garden early if you want fresh greens throughout the winter season.

🌱 A high tunnel can significantly extend the growing season for many crops, including lettuce, spinach, kale, and Swiss chard, even in colder climates.

🌡️ Some vegetables, like spinach, can withstand frosts and freezes well, especially with the use of row covers for additional protection.

🛠️ Using a soil block maker can improve germination rates and make seed starting more efficient, saving space in the garden for other crops.

📅 Successive planting in soil blocks allows for a continual harvest of fall and winter veggies.

🍃 Direct sowing is suitable for some crops, such as radishes, but starting plants like lettuce and kale in soil blocks can be advantageous for better spacing and organization.

💧 Regular watering, sometimes multiple times a day, is essential for seed germination, especially during the heat of August.

🌞 A liquid fertilizer can be used gently to nurture the seedlings until they establish enough to be planted in the ground and set up with automatic drip irrigation.

🔄 A diverse seed selection, including spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and broccoli, helps ensure a variety of greens available throughout the fall and winter.

🏗️ In addition to gardening, large home improvement projects such as patio and retaining wall renovations can coincide with garden duties, offering a blend of landscaping tasks.

Timestamped Summary

00:46 Daniel from Arms Family Homestead discussing starting their fall garden to have fresh greens all winter.

01:15 Explaining the distinction between late season crops (like September/October harvests) and a fall/winter garden with crops that can survive frost and even some freezes with proper care.

02:07 Mention of having spinach survive in the high tunnel in temperatures around zero-degree Fahrenheit.

02:41 The introduction of a soil block maker for starting crops in the high tunnel.

04:31 Brief interlude showing the start of a new patio project and the excavation work that is beginning.

06:01 Returning to seed planting in the high tunnel after showing progress on the patio project.

06:27 Mention of an Amazon affiliate link for the soil blocker used in the video.

06:44 Discussion of which crops are good to start in soil blocks and which can be sown directly into the ground.

08:13 Wife sneaks up while gardening and a short conversation about the temperature inside the greenhouse.

08:51 Promise to keep the focus on seed starting despite the construction project excitement happening.

10:35 Wrapping up seed planting with seeds watered and covered, talking about the watering frequency needed for August.

10:57 Checking in on the patio progress, showing excavations where the retaining wall used to be.

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Q&A

What tool does Daniel use to start his seeds?

Daniel uses a soil block maker from a company called LadBrook to start his seeds in trays, which helps him achieve better germination and control.

Can all seeds be started in soil blocks according to Daniel?

No, not all seeds need to be started in soil blocks. For instance, Daniel mentions that radishes can be sown directly into the ground and do well, but he prefers to start them in soil blocks.

What is Daniel from Arms Family Homestead trying to do?

Daniel is trying to get his fall garden started to have fresh greens all winter long inside the high tunnel.

What kind of crops does Daniel mention can be grown during fall/winter?

Daniel mentions crops like lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, bok choy, broccoli, kale, carrots, beets, and radishes can be grown through some good frost and even freezes.

Why does Daniel need to water his seeds frequently in August?

Because of the high temperatures, Daniel needs to water his seeds possibly a couple of times a day to ensure the soil blocks stay moist for proper germination.

What progress is being made on Daniel's new patio project?

The old retaining wall has been removed, and excavation is underway to move back the wall about another 15 feet, among other preparations.

What strategy does Daniel plan to use for successive planting?

Daniel plans to start a few more seeds every few days so that he can have different successions of various cool season crops throughout the fall and winter.