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Grow Bigger Seedlings - Fertilizing Correctly25 Aug 202400:09:27

Simple experiment shows the best time to start fertilizing seedlings. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Here is my simple test to see if weed tea works.22 Aug 202400:10:12

Here is a simple test to show how well weed tea works. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

20 Ways to Get Rid of Ants - Which Work and Which Don't?01 Jul 202400:15:46

Lots of DIY solutions for controlling ants but most don't work. Learn the truth and save yourself time and money. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

27 Composting Myths in 15 minutes - Do it Right - Save Time and Money14 Jun 202400:15:24

These myths will it it easier for you to compost because you won't waste time doing things that don't work. Composting is easy if done right. Compost Science for Gardeners: https://amzn.to/45oftQF (Amazon affiliate link) Garden Myths Blog Post on Browns and Greens: https://www.gardenmyths.com/composting-ratio-browns-greens/

Orchid Water Culture - Is it a Good Idea?13 Jun 202400:14:33

Orchid water culture can work, but is it a good way to grow orchids? just because some people can make it work does not mean you should use it

What Type of Iris Do You Have? 04 Jun 202400:07:11

Simple process to help you identify the type of iris you have. Without knowing that, you won't know how to grow your iris.

New - An Organic Form of Roundup for Controlling Weeds02 Jun 202400:08:58

Roundup is now available in several formulations and some only contain chemicals found in your kitchen.

No More Sick Plants - Prevent Attacks from Pathogens29 May 202400:18:03

Keep plants healthy by understanding and controlling the pathogens. - A Reading From Microbe Science for Gardeners Places to buy the book "Microbe Science for Gardeners": https://www.gardenmyths.com/microbe-science-for-gardeners-purchasing-options/

How Much Fertilizer do Tomato Plants Need?28 May 202400:15:10

How much NPK do tomatoes need and are the recommendations on commercial products correct? Should we follow agricultural suggestions?

Does Misting Harm Plants and Does it Even Work?26 May 202400:08:00

Should you mist your plants? Does it increase humidity? Does it harm your plants? What is the best way to mist?

The Wrong NPK Fertilizer Harms Soil, Kills Plants and Pollutes the Environment.16 May 202400:10:11

The best fertilizer NPK saves you money, reduces garden work and grows better plants - I guarantee it!

Are You Growing Toxic Food in the Wrong Kind of Plastic Containers?12 May 202400:14:21

Plastic containers release toxic chemicals. Learn to use the right ones and grow safe food.

Soil Food Web Techniques that Don't WORK!14 Aug 202400:20:54

The soil food web school teaches techniques that are not supported by science: compost tea, F:B ratio, weed control and using the microscope to analyze soil. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Are Woodchips Harming Your Soil and Plants?10 May 202400:11:25

So much misinformation about woodchips - let's set the record straight on acidity, robbing nitrogen, composting, aging, pathogens, colors and more.

Latest Data on Pruning Tomato Suckers šŸ…šŸ… Should You Remove Suckers?09 May 202400:05:19

Pros & Cons of removing suckers on indeterminate tomatoes. Why should you prune tomato plants?

Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Soil Microbes in the Garden - Answering your questions in a Q&A session06 May 202400:23:07

Commonly asked question about soil and microbes - meet the author of Microbe Science for Gardens and Soil Science for Gardeners.

Does Companion Planting Work?06 May 202400:18:05

What does science say about companion planting. Should you use this technique in the garden?

Vermicomposting Complete Course - Everything you need to know.02 May 202400:46:22

Everything you need to know, start to finish. Start making great compost indoors using worms.

Best Composting Bins, Piles, and Drums - Make Compost Faster30 Apr 202400:49:11

The Pros and Cons of various composting systems. Pick the one that is best for your situation so that you can make fast compost.

Less Water for Containers and Planters - My Three Tricks22 Apr 202400:08:13

Three tricks that will reduce both the frequency and the amount of water used for watering containers and planters. It will even save you money on soil.

Mini-forests - Hannah Lewis discusses the Miyawaki Method20 Apr 202400:59:31

The Miyawaki method creates urban mini-forests in small unused spaces. Join Hannah Lewis, the author of the Mini-forest Revolution, as she tells the story of their development around the world. Link to the book on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/49JzOk3 Link in Canada: https://amzn.to/3W2gRG9

Review of the book: https://www.gardenmyths.com/mini-forest-revolution-book-review/

Biochar - Should It Be Used in the Garden?14 Apr 202400:15:20

What is biochar? What does it do in the garden? Are the claims true? What is the difference between biochar and charcoal? Should either be used in the garden?

How Does Climate Change Affect Gardening?12 Apr 202400:51:53

How has gardening changed as the world becomes warmer and weather extremes are more common?

A Better DIY Slug and Snail Trap than Beer03 Aug 202400:08:53

Beer traps do collect slugs and snails but science has found a better trap and you can make it with kitchen ingredients. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Best Way to Increase Soil Microbes and Improve Plant Health11 Apr 202400:21:46

Microbes are the key to great soil and healthier plants. Find out how to increase the microbes in your soil.

Best Pots for Growing Orchids - Do You Need Special Orchid Pots?07 Apr 202400:09:27

What is best for orchids? Clay, plastic, clear plastic, ceramic orchid pots? I'll tell you what works best and what I use.

Right Way to Protect Plants in Winter - what works and what doesn't01 Apr 202400:18:14

A lot of winter protection in the garden is a waste of time and money. Find out what works and what doesn't.

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What to Do About Weeds in the Garden - Thistle, Bind Weed, Garlic Mustard30 Mar 202400:13:59

Understand your weeds and dealing with them becomes so much easier. This is how I deal with them. Canada Thistle, Bind Weed, Garlic Mustard and many more.

A Simple Way for Controlling Pests And Diseases in the Garden.29 Mar 202400:37:25

Simplify pest control using my secretes - I rarely get pests or diseases that need control.

Google Lies - Learn How to Use Google to Get the Truth!25 Mar 202400:19:29

Learn how to search in Google to get the right answer. Christmas Trees: https://www.gardenmyths.com/christmas-tree-water/ AI: https://www.gardenmyths.com/ai-gardening-information/ Citronella plant: https://www.gardenmyths.com/citronella-plant-keeps-mosquitoes-away/ Mosquito repelling plants: https://www.gardenmyths.com/mosquitoes-repelled-by-fragrant-plants/ Plants don't clean air: https://www.gardenmyths.com/air-purifying-plants-do-they-work/ Marigolds companion plant: https://www.gardenmyths.com/marigolds-companion-plant/ Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/ My Website: http://www.gardenmyths.com/


Should Plant Water Sit for 24 Hours? Is Distilled Water Better?24 Mar 202400:07:02

Is chlorine a problem if you don't let water sit before using it? Should you boil water first? These and other watering secrets reveled.

Dog Rocks - Do They Stop Pee Spots in the Lawn?22 Mar 202400:09:47

Dog rocks are promoted as a way to prevent dog spots, but do they work? Are they worth buying?

How to Fill Raised Garden Beds Properly18 Mar 202400:24:29

Don't make these common mistakes when filling your raised beds. What should you put under the beds and in the beds.

10 Seed Starting Tricks14 Mar 202400:24:24

Follow my 10 seed starting tricks which I have used to germinate over 2,000 different plants.

Do the NEW GMO Houseplants Purify the Air in Your Home (review of Neo PX System)31 Jul 202400:18:11

Neoplants has produced a GMO houseplant and GMO microbes to help purify your home. Do they work or is the 30X claim a scam? Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Best Way to Increase Humidity for Indoor Plants11 Mar 202400:09:51

Do pebble trays and misting work? What is the best way to increase humidity for houseplants?

A Better Way to Cold Stratify Seeds for Faster Germination09 Mar 202400:08:28

Cold stratify seeds the right way for faster germination and higher yields. Stop doing it the wrong way.

The Truth about GMOs that Every Gardener Should Know07 Mar 202400:23:30

GMOs are here to stay and are becoming available to gardeners. Learn the truth about them.


If you prefer watching this as a video, check it out on my YouTube channel, Garden Fundamentals: https://youtu.be/lOo0JMFjQDo

The Worlds First GMO Heirloom Tomato Seed01 Mar 202400:11:42

The worlds of GMO and Heirloom seeds have collided. The new "Purple" tomatoes are here and available to gardeners. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds claims they are heirlooms. Norfolk Plant Science claims they are GMOs. Join me to unravel the truth and find out what all this means for home gardeners.

Does Synthetic Fertilizer Kill Microbes24 Feb 202400:07:59

It is a common belief that synthetic fertilizer kills microbes in soil and in this podcast I look at the evidence to see if this is really true.


Best Raised Bed Design and Materials26 Jul 202400:16:41

A review of the best designs and material for raised beds. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Best Way to Control Japanese Beetles - Stop having sex on my plants!20 Jul 202400:13:45

Compare 5 common ways and find the best method to control JBs (Japanese Beetles). Also how to ID them and keep them out of your garden. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Organic Fertilizer Myths - Not Knowing Can Harm Your Plants15 Jul 202400:09:03

Select the best organic fertilizer by learning the truth about them. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Honest Review of the Luba 2 AWD Robotic Lawn Mower14 Jul 202400:29:24

It is important to listen to this program if you are thinking of buying the Luba 2 robotic lawn mower. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Best Material for Raised Bed10 Jul 202400:41:47

Pros and cons of different material for raised beds. Video Podcast with Maritime Gardening Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Faster and Better Compost - Stop Making Slow Compost02 Sep 202400:49:51

Composting tricks that let you make compost faster and better. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/ My Books: https://www.gardenmyths.com/my-books/

We Have Been Doing it Wrong! - Making Healthy Soil is NOW easier than ever.06 Sep 202400:23:41

New Science Shows the Best Way to Create Healthy Soil - It's not what you think! Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

12 Garden Products that Waste Your Money08 Sep 202400:16:34

12 Garden products that are a waste of money - don't buy these. Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/ Links mentioned in the video: Bone Meal: https://www.gardenmyths.com/bone-meal-good-for-garden/ Jiffy Peat Pellets: https://www.gardenmyths.com/jiffy-peat-pellets-not-good-for-the-environment/ Vitamin B1 for Plants: https://www.gardenmyths.com/vitamin-b1-for-plants/ Landscape Fabric / Weed Barrier Cloth: https://www.gardenmyths.com/landscape-fabric-weed-barrier-cloth/ Fish Fertilizer: https://www.gardenmyths.com/fish-fertilizer-worth-buying/ Anvil and Bypass Pruners: https://www.gardenmyths.com/anvil-bypass-secateurs-pruners/ Soil pH Testers: https://www.gardenmyths.com/soil-ph-testers-accurate/ Mycorrhizal Inoculants Investigation: https://www.gardenmyths.com/mycorrhizal-inoculant-products/ Blossom End Rot: https://www.gardenmyths.com/blossom-end-rot/ Hummingbird Nectar: https://www.gardenmyths.com/hummingbird-nectar-food-buy/ Sunlight Calculator: https://www.gardenmyths.com/sunlight-calculator-useless-product/ Dog Rocks: https://www.gardenmyths.com/dog-rocks-lawn-burn/

Food Science for Gardeners - Book Reveal & 25% Discount Code23 Sep 202400:07:47

My new book Food Science for Gardeners - Introduction and special 25% discount offer. šŸ‘ 25% off all my New Society Published books. Use Discount Code: Pavlis25 https://www.GardenMyths.com/Pavlis25 šŸ‘ Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

Environmental Myths about Peat Moss - Why You Should Keep Using It25 Sep 202400:18:21

The facts show Peat Moss is sustainable and is the best option for most gardeners. šŸ‘ Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/

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