Fall Gardening in North Texas Zone 8A. What did we do today? Follow along!

Follow along with us as we work through our day on planting a fall gardening. Picked up some tubs from a local dairy gardener.

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🌱 Jill enjoys inspecting her garden growth during the serene early morning hours.

🌡️ The cooler temperatures at around 66 degrees Fahrenheit are conducive to the healthy growth of the plants.

🚜 Jill's gardening process includes working on planting more vegetables in her high tunnel, a structure similar to a greenhouse.

🙏 The video reflects a sense of community and concern, as Jill mentions praying for friends affected by storm Nicholas in Houston.

💦 A lack of rain is a concern, with dry conditions and no precipitation expected soon, which could impact the growth of the plants.

🐮 Jill supports local agriculture by visiting a nearby dairy to acquire planting tubs and raw milk, emphasizing sustainable practices.

🌿 The high tunnel gardening technique seems effective for Jill's crops, with rapid growth observed particularly during cooler nights.

🥕 Carrots are one of the plants Jill grows, broadcasting seeds in large tubs for an anticipated harvest.

🍃 Diverse vegetables such as radishes, bok choy, and napa cabbage are part of Jill's planting agenda, showcasing variety in her garden.

💧 Irrigation systems are integral to Jill's garden setup, helping to maintain the plants' watering needs efficiently.

Timestamped Summary

00:02 Jill introduces her channel and enjoys early morning gardening.

00:27 Jill mentions the cooler temperature of 66 degrees and her intention to work on planting.

00:51 Jill comments on the sounds of the roosters and the sunrise.

00:57 She observes that plants appear to be growing quickly due to cooler nights.

01:15 A quick glance at the progress of the high tunnel construction.

02:03 Jill discusses the dry conditions and the lack of rain in the forecast.

03:08 Visiting a local dairy to pick up planting tubs and raw milk for freeze drying.

04:14 Jill collects molasses and mineral tubs from the dairy for use in planting.

05:03 Jill prepares to cure sweet potatoes, recognizing the beautiful cool morning.

06:00 Jill shows recycling agricultural tubs for planting vegetables, repurposing them for gardening.

07:51 Jill plans to plant manpukaji carrots and discusses the considerations for planting them.

09:15 Jill talks about planting different varieties of vegetables suitable for high tunnel gardening and the need to be cautious with seed supply.

14:49 Jill updates the progress with her raised bed, waiting to plant more broccoli and cabbage.

20:59 Jill mentions the changing weather and anticipates cooler temperatures for planting.

22:20 Jill discusses the challenge of finding canning jars during the end of summer and encourages grabbing them when available.

26:27 Jill wraps up by showing the planted broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi, kale, swiss chard, and discussing the benefits of broccoli in the diet.

27:38 Final thoughts on gardening in North Texas, Zone 8a, and encouragement to subscribers.

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Q&A

What kind of tubs did Jill pick up from the local dairy for planting?

Jill picked up some tubs from the local dairy that she plans to use for planting.

What is the weather like currently, and how is it affecting the garden?

The weather is cool, about 66 degrees in the morning, and there are cooler nights which seem to be helping the plants. However, they are experiencing a dry spell with no rain forecasted for the next week.

What are Jill's plans for the high tunnel gardening?

Jill plans to finish planting in the first high tunnel and then move on to planting in the other high tunnel. She has a variety of vegetables in mind such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, Swiss chard, carrots, radishes, Napa cabbage, arugula, and garlic.

Why is Jill hesitant to plant in a particular raised bed?

Jill is hesitant to plant in a raised bed until they have the asiton o, because she is concerned that aphids might be in there and she does not want to expose her tender seedlings to them.

What types of seeds is Jill planting in her garden currently?

Jill is planting carrot seeds, radish seeds, Napa cabbage, arugula, bok choy, kohlrabi, and she's experimenting with celery seedlings.

What is Jill concerned about regarding the availability of canning jars?

Jill is concerned about the limited availability of canning jars in stores as her husband had trouble finding them. She mentions that during the summer there seemed to be plenty, but now he had to visit multiple stores to find just two cases, so she advises people to grab them when they see them.

How does Jill feel about her progress in the garden?

Jill is happy with the progress in the high tunnel and mentions having lots of greens, tomatoes, and an expectation of cooler nights that will help fruits set. She acknowledges it has been a long day but is on a roll and looking forward to canning meat as her next task.