Doing This ONE THING Eliminates 90% of PEST PROBLEMS in the Garden
One simple thing can make all the difference!
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Bugs also hate the smell of ceder wood.
Where do you get the Surround Kaolin clay? I've been searching for it for ages because of your video but having a hard time finding it, especially in Canada..
I’m a new team member. Been binge watching. Thanks very knowledgeable videos
@@wheepingwillow24u17 Only organic options.
@4:35 the 1 simple thing is insect netting. Saved you 16 and 1/2 minutes
??? I think you posted on the wrong video? or else youtube is messing up royally!
Yep! Been using it a while and it's the best thing since sliced bread.
Thank you!
You are a hero. Now time to downwote the video for unnecessary longevity.
Geez, thank you. I wanted to watch this video but the hysterical infomercial personality really turned me off.
Everyone should turn their backyard into a garden like this one!
You really have the passion of gardening. It shows on your face. You looks so happy when you talked about them
Thanks for the energy you’re giving to other gardeners 😊
Brother is very proud of his garden... with good reason, of course.
Tuck is the most vegetarian dog I know. 😅👍
If slugs are a problem then you can use crushed egg shells. Instead of putting the egg shells on the compost, I wash them out then crush them and scatter them around. I haven't had a slug problem since 😊
Food grade diatomaceous earth works in a similar fashion against pests smaller than slugs... including bedbugs.
It’s a myth about the egg shells.. watched a video on KZhead about the most effective way to deal with slugs and snails.
@@whitelion1284 I need to get this!
Beer is also great for snails!
OMG!!! I have NEVER SEEN IN MY 65 years such healthy beautiful produce!!! Good job!!!!
Let’s Gooo!!!!
I agree!!!
In 65 years? Really?? Ok.....
..it's not healthy - it's full of poisons you can't see
How many people on here would sprinkle slug pellets on their food? Ehh??? How many? Well, that is exactly what you are doing when chemicals are added to the soil to destroy critters = they breakdown & the plant you are trying to protect..absorbs these chemicals through the roots & you end up consuming them😂😂it makes me laugh so hard to think of this - you've all been blinded by advertising 😢 Question Everything - work with nature not against it 💚
James, I am all most 60, grew up on a farm and love gardening. However, young man, i have learned so much from your videos, and your enthusiasm is so up lifting. Thanks for the your knowledge you share. God Bless!
I used insect netting the last 2 years and I feel like it provides a slight shade cloth effect which helped my plants not bolt in the heat. Plus bug protection 👍
How do you deal with lack of pollinators getting to the plants?
@@firehorsewoman414 I self-pollinated with QTips last year and also would take the nets off for a few hours each day to encourage natural pollination
@@firehorsewoman414 You only use it for veg which don't require pollinators, which is almost all veg except peas/beans. Peas/beans don't really need protection form pests in most cases, bit of green/black/white fly won't cause much damage. Melons/squash/cucumber/courgette again don't need any protection so they're open to pollinators :)
I mainly used the netting on things that dont need pollinators. Onions, lettuce, kale, cabbage, cauliflower... I have used it on peppers before but i had to come out occasionally with an electric toothbrush and shake the flowers so they got pollinated.
His excitement makes me excited 😊
Just letting you know you are one of my top 3 gardening channels. You and the others have inspired me to start a community vegetable garden at my over 50s village in Brisbane Australia. There are around 100 residents. We now have around 70 square meters of intensive vegetable production. And every saturday morning, residents and friends can come and have morning tea and get fresh veges. The garden has done so much to get older residents out of their villas, and to talk about healthy eating and recipes. I now have 4 regular helpers. Our garden is featured in marketing for the complex, and body corporate are right behind the initiative. We have compost bays, and are soon to get a commercial chipper/mulcher to make more compost on site. So thank you again James for your enthusiasm and common sense, and brilliant presentation of practical knowledge. Realize you are changing the world more than just in your home town! Bless all your endeavors.
LOVE this comment!
Just be cautious about the type of Garden Bed and Dirt you use. Australia has toxins in the ground from a long time ago or from fire fighting foam etc. Do not eat any raw foods for approximately 15 days after spraying. Get your water checked too.
Wow that’s amazing! I really wish we had something like that in our town or that it was a regular thing at most towns or apartments.
Top channel for me in STL.
How AWESOME 😊
Speechless. I have NEVER seen a garden so perfect. NO bug chomps at all! WOW.
As a warning, be sure and get the netting up early and be careful when you lift it to get into the bed. I’ve had situations that a bug got in while I had the net up and was working on the bed. Had a field day on my plants and was trapped under the cloth. It multiplied and I had a huge problem. Be aware!
Happened to me too! We had to find the caterpillars, squished them and spray BT.
That’s happened to me!,
I was just wondering if having that net off too long would cause issues.
I wonder if it would help to get an extra big net so that you can close the net behind you while you work.
@melmac5173 it happened to me this year, they had a feast and everything was destroyed (strong winds ripped my cover off and only found out too late hrs later, it was enough, but I still cover it back praying for the best). I uncover my raised bed and pulled everything out and in trash they goes and I spray with Bug BGone to kill any larvae and aphids/green worms etc... I think I will have to throw away the soil on top at least 2" before planting anything in it,??
Whoever films your videos does a great job!!
Crazy even the Dog eating healthy Madness I had never seen anything that beautiful
His passion for growing things is infectious. It's really exciting too to see multiple options for reducing pest that don't decimate the environment.
It's sweet how Tuck follows you bed to bed & shares your enthusiasm!
I found your channel on KZhead in 2020. You and Tuck inspired me to grow a garden and now a quarter of my backyard is growing food. I owe the knowledge of gardening and the varieties I have been growing to you guys.
Great info James, delivered with kind spirit and loving kindess, coming from your desire to help other people! Im grateful for grounded presence in this time of many changes. Your calm yet uplifting gardening advice will help so many of us who are watching you ! Thank you again for your very helpful generosity !
I can tell you that you have a great passion for growing, more people need to grow because of the prices in the store!
I would love to see a video of you building and installing one of your insect netting frames!
I've seen a few really good raised bed builds with hinged hoop greenhouse lids. Or something like that. One guy did an excellent video building a double wall greenhouse lid/cover. With plastic on both walls it's like moving 2 grow zones south. It's on youtube.
I want to be James in my next life. The energy, enthusiasm, and joy he expresses in his garden is wonderful! With that said..., I'm going to dreadfully water my garden now. Lol.
Extremely healthy garden my brother,took a lot of love and time talking to the plants as the grow. Absolutely beautiful
I love your excitement for your garden!
Let’s Goooo Pam!! 🐕😁❤️
Love watching Tuck live his best life😊
Tucker is gonna live forever- eats so healthy. I would be very curious to See how long Tucker lives.
Plants are toxic and not appropriate for human consumption.
You are in the right space because your love and enthusiasm for the garden spills over. Thanks
James, you are my # ONE favorite and most informative, "GO TO"!! I am 64 yrs young, born and raised in Northern Jersey, zone 6b. Have been gardening since 4 yrs old with Parents commercially on our Jersey, flower, sod and produce farm. Just love you and your little pooch sidekick! Thank you so very, very much for all your hard work and research. Blessings my friend!!
James!!!!! You inspired me to go out this year and kill it! I have a pink lady, Braeburn, Fuji, honey crisp apple trees, drippin honey, chojuro, hosui, 20th century, and sheinseki Asian pear trees!!! Thank you so much for your dedication to teaching us about gardening and getting the world planting food.
Great stuff Ms.Nancy!, Make sure that if you are in a climate that's prone to diseases & insects to make you're trees defenses maximized. Proper fertilizing, plant hygiene, and prevention pink lady and Fuji apples especially taste amazing but are highly susceptible to certain pathogens like fireblight. Prevention of that one is key. Sorry if this was long winded I just was speaking from my past experiences so that you wouldn't have to repeat my original mistake. If you already knew that's even better! But they are definitely worth growing wishing you the best!
@@shadowknight7756 actually I think they have copper rust right now. It’s started in my Braeburn. What should I use? I looked and found copper fungicide by bonide and armour. What do you think?
@@nancydrewsgarden Hey, yeah Copper fungicide is definitely a handy solution to have in your toolset, and should do you well for handling most rusts and apple scab you encounter as I've used it mutiple times. However a few things I'd also figure to mention I've added below. (ADDITIONAL TIPS) 1.) Make sure to properly identify what you are dealing with. A broad fungicide or insecticide offers good protection but for targeting specific fungi or insects certain products that target that particular problem your facing may yield better results. 2.) Consider whether you wish to use organic insecticides & fungicides or synthetic both are okay, but I personally opt for organic whenever possible like neem oil for example. 3.) Always make sure to read the label of the container your applying to your trees and mix in the specified ratio to water & and apply at the proper times and season. Most sulfur products for example shouldn't be applied when high temperatures are present since it can damage the trees leaves and foliage. (Like the middle or highs of the day 80+ degrees or higher) 4.) Your local agricultural extension will generally have information about insects and diseases that may be relative to your area so make sure to use them as a great resource. 5.) Make sure to prune diseased or damaged materials and sanitize between cuts to prevent spread. (General maintenance tip) 6.) Prevention is worth a pound of cure. ( Disease resistant varieties are a great help) 7.) Make sure to enjoy your self its almost always busy managing trees or gardens sometimes but the rewards of growing them yourself are definitely worth the work! Hopefully this helps I know you can do it !!
@@shadowknight7756 How do you prevent fireblight?
I’m starting next month and I am nervous but ready ready! With your help that is! 😊 thank you for sharing your expertise!
Where on earth do you get all your energy and enthusiasm?! 🤗TY👏
Dah..from his food !!
@@jamesbeeman8192 😂 … 👍
While I'd love to use insect netting widely throughout my garden, I'm on a strict budget. Constructing frames and buying enough netting to cover all my beds is just not feasible. Your garden is gorgeous! Please don't forget helpful tips for those of us on a budget. Happy growing!
When I was first trying out insect netting I used dollar store hula hoops, cut to form the semi circle supports for the cloth. I also used sheer curtains from thrift stores, which worked pretty well. Brassica growing is challenging, just a cheap barrier can make such a difference!
@@annettevanderklippe1653 Thanks Annette!
@cltinturkey Yes even thrift store for fabric like Tule to stop birds.
If your determined, you can fit little purchases here & there, it takes time when on a budget, I also am on a tight budget, if you have kids drop hints holidays, birthday, mothers &/or father's day. My kids have come through for me on a lot of things but like I said 1 purchase here & there, you'll get there.
@@pamschonfarber1041 Thanks for your encouragement!
Hi Tuck! Please ask James to do a quick video to show us how he applies the Kaolin clay. Would be helpful to see him mixing and spraying. I bought 50 lbs of Kaolin clay two years ago on his advice and didn’t have success with the sprayer and ended up making such a mess that I didn’t try it again. I want to use it to keep the bugs from eating the apples so that my dogs and I can enjoy a big harvest this Fall. Thanks!
Hi Susan, where did you source your clay? I've been looking for it for a while based on his use of it on his fruit trees but can't find any (or they don't ship to Canada)
@@FMNsocial Arbico-organics
@@susanryba6868 thank you!
Dogs eat apples?
Some dogs do, some don’t. Just like us “big dogs.” 😅
I have been watching you for years. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for getting me through some tough times in my life.
James I love looking at your garden. You are always so pleasant to listen to. Thanks for sharing information in just a joyful way. You are encouraging!❣
Tuck for President!
I second that!
I vote for Tuck ❤
We already have one in office right now, the biggest sniffer
A carrot in every garden!
Tucker K9⁉️🤣🙌🏽 1:46
First of all, I have been gardening for a few years now because of you! Thank you! Secondly, I started a family garden at my parents new property this year so that I could satisfy my desire for a large garden and I QUICKLY realized how much more aggressive pests are in the "country" vs the city where I used to garden. Due to this I have had to invest in a few gallons of slug-o and Captain Jack's Dead-Bug. I am determined to garden organically on a large scale, and look forward to the challenges and rewards. That being said it made me do more research and I am much more prepared for next year 💪💪
You replying makes this so much more meaningful!!!
NEVER plant Corn and Tomatoes close to each other. You will have MANY more Corn worms, and Horn Worms. Plant on opposite sides of the Garden.
@@jeanniek1498 Interesting. How far apart should we grow them?
Hey. Go buy a book called JADAM natural Korean agriculture. It gives u ultra cheap recipes for organic fertilizers and pesticides. Plants will do amazing!
You need to look at the studies of “organic” gardening vs “conventional” gardening. Studies show negligible difference outside of cost… If you garden out in the open, and allow rainwater to fall on your crops, your crops are contaminated by what the clouds absorb to make rain, and by the contaminants picked up when falling through the air. There is no such thing as organic gardening. Animals eat contaminated hay that is sprayed with anti weed chemicals. Their manure is full of that chemical, as is the meat of the animals. Most people trust composted manure to be organic…
Wow! Look how far you've come in even just the last 8 months!! Please don't ever stop. You by far have become my favorite gardening channel.
Beautiful vegetables - very cute, little guy 🐕❤, and cool, knowledgeable, enthusiastic man! Hope this year - 2024, is the best ever!
Blessings to all!
I can't watch his videos and be upset about anything. Serious happy energy!
Dude, your enthusiasm is so energizing. And the results are hard to argue with. Thank you for the mental pick-me-up and great tip. Netting it is. On it.
Tuck is hysterical! He's like a child who doesn't feel like he needs to ask permission. ❤ You should have named him Snacks! 😂 love him! Also. Your veggies are beautiful. Do you ever talk about the taste variations, too?
Insect netting is also good at keeping out the chickens who always figure out a way to sneak into the vegetable garden.
Your videos are so uplifting and informative. And luv Tuck!!!
Your channel is my ALL TIME FAVORITE💕🙏‼️ your passion is just wonderful!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
You are doing an amazing job representing The Garden State! Your garden is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Dazzling Blue can become almost a perennial if you leave the roots in the ground. Had some growing 4 years. Although, by year 4 the leaves were no longer Dazzling Blue. They were softer and milder tasting. They were also a lighter green. 😊
Your enthusiasm is contagious😊
Your dog and enthusiasm are adorable.
Hello from Australia James and Tuck , you guys are 100% my favourite gardeners and yes the nets have really lowered our pest problems :)
Oh my goodness you're doing such a great job in your garden and i love Tuck how he is with you every step you make wonderful seeing him healthy and busy. The Boss ❤
I lived in Jersey till I was nine and always remember the gardens. My Italian family always grew everything including made their own wine . Jersey tomatoes are the best.👍🏼
I love your enthusiasm for gardening, thanks for great videos!!
I think you're incredible. I love that you somehow introduced Tuck to veggies. He's probably going to live forever!! I think the insect netting is genius and all that you are growing is so wonderful and I don't even get how you do it all. I think your energy is just amazing and I enjoy your videos. :) Thank you.
Dogs are carnivores and barely receive any benefits from eating veggies. They’ll eat them only if they feel starved. If a dog is on kibble only, they will be malnourished.
I adore your excitement, passion and love of gardening. Very inspiring. Much respect
My kind of guys....James and Tuck Love me some Tuck!.
The thing that impresses me most is your energy level.
Thanks for the tips! I'm always distracted by Tuck 😅😅🤣🤭❤️❤️.
Thanks James! We did this (on accident) since we noticed the birds were attacking our young veggies and all we had was insect netting to protect our young plants. Didn’t realize it was also keeping away pests! We have had some great harvests! This is our firs time gardening. ALL thanks to your channel 🥳🥳🥳
I agree 100%! We do the same thing for our high winds, bugs, birds, cats etc!!! It’s worth the investment. Thanks James!!
Yes!! Tuck for president ❤
...You, Tuck, your garden, your energy; everything is beautiful ❤👍👈👈 (I'm inspired to expand my container plantings to way more.)
Can you please please do a video on exactly what you put in each of the squares in your raised bed? Love your channel. It’s so informative and Tucks the icing on the cake! Super cute.
It's possible he is following the square foot gardening method (which you can google). It has recommendations for all sorts of combos and quantities to put in each square. hope that helps.
Brilliant idea for rabbits and groundhogs. I've used insect netting for insects but I never thought about for rabbits. I've never had a problem with rabbits or groundhogs until this past week and something snapped off several of my bean plants. So this idea is very timely for me! Thanks James!!!
Could be cut worm snapping off your beans. Save inside cardboard roll that is the inside of toilet paper roll or paper towemls. Cut about 2to3 inches long and place around your bean plants. Place abit in the ground. Protects from cutworm
@@simbajohn1882 It was definitely groundhogs. Saw their little paw prints recently and sunning themselves in my pasture. The row cover fabric seems to be working for now.
Thank you James and Tuck, I'm really finding that the netting helps too. They sell a kind called garden fleece here in the UK. 💗💗 for Tuck 💗💗
Your garden is GORGEOUS!!👏
That’s awesome. We use the garden cloth to deter pests and to combat frost on plants! Take care, Annette 🌺
Absolutely love your videos and garden and of course Tuck too!! 💖 P.S. I had a Tuck too was a Mini Yorkie though, made it 15 years passed 3 years ago. Miss him like crazy everyday!
❤️ So sorry he's not with you. I can tell you gave your Tuck a very happy life!
4:35 he finally says what the solution is
The insect netting also helps keep poison from CHEM TRAILS off your produce!...an extra bonus! Thanks for the great tips! kristi
Wow! Watching your garden mature over the years is fun! Remember when your trees were new and so small.. .. your dedication really shows. Hi Tuck!❤
Let’s go 🐕 ❤
Let's Gooo!!!! King Tuck says thanks for the love and hearts
LETS GO!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Such great information. Thank you for sharing.
Insect net looks like it would reduce sunlight quite a bit. Does it slow the growth?
I’ve been using the insect netting for about five years now I love it because I do not spray anything just give them water. It’s the best thing out there my cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, all looking great now specially, with this cool weather at night the netting is the go to solution to your bug problems. James you rock!! And the asparagus beetles have been nonexistent. Now two years in a row. I think it’s the cold nights great harvest this year too
We have been gardening since 2013. I am still learning more every year. Thank you James and Tuck for sharing this knowledge. Thanks to everyone who watches and shares garden tips too. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Tuck for President! 😊
Wow..that puppy was eating the vegetables better than human... ha ha I'm so impressed with your garden, just lovely!
I love the enthusiasm and plain, clear logic in your presentation...what more could I want?! Thanks for the handy advice, James. It makes a lot of sense. 😊
THANKS!!! I use the fabric Tulle to cover my brassicas, but never thought to cover my peas with it. I'll take care of that today. I also wrap the zucchini stem with foil about 1/2 inch below the soil and at least an inch above it to hopefully protect it from the vine borer.
Thanks James! You inspired us last fall. We mulch almost the entire backyard. Our food forest is in its 1st year but it’s looking good. No grocery store for one year, to start.
I love your energy! In my 73 yrs I've always believed there is always something to learn. You have such beautiful pest free produce...I am subscribing to your channel.
Nice! Thanks - insect netting is the message - but also - your enthusiasm for healthy veggies - nice and inspiring
I've been a subscriber for many years, and if I go without seeing Your content for a year or so, it's so rewarding to see Tuck and Your enthusiasm for the life you are growing wherever you are. I love the video's on nature strip planting etc but most of all seeing Tuck, when he "tucks" into some organic raw greens 😊😃😊 You've inspired many, l personally love your work and inspiring content.
Great video, James. I'm in the process of building out a bunch of beds for my new garden area and will definitely account for bird and bug netting. It is a must. Always great advice on your channel. I use your videos so much. And Tuck is a bonus! ❤❤❤
Beautiful garden! Thanks so much for sharing all your tips and tricks.
I appreciate your wisdom and information. Looking forward to growing a lot of food this year! Thanks!!
Your gardens are a work of art. Wow!
Tuck is soooo cute. I enjoyed your content.
So jealous of your garden! Amazing
Love your posts! Keep em coming!
Love your energy and Tuck.Hes so cute. I think my main concern was the squirrels and you answered it.thank you ever so much! Keep doing great work.your Needed and helping us!
Been watching you for years James, since the first batch of mulch went down. Your food forest has come a long way and is an inspiration. Always learn so much from you, keep up the great work. Love this video, another highly informative one.
You are so right James! Prevention is the best way to go. I appreciate all the super tips!
This looks like heaven on earth
Thank you for sharing your garden with us!
Great information. My main concern with netting is for plants that need bees for pollination. I would avoid using nets for these plants
@The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni Can you provide the link to where you set up the pvc structure for your insect netting so I know what to get and what dimensions to get? Thank you and Tuck for all the fantastic videos!
He is so excited to share his tips🙏 I love his enthusiasm. Thank you and for your love of gardening God Bless you🙏😀
I love watching your channel but it can get a little hard sometimes because I'm in a colder climate and i get frustrated that my growing season is so behind yours!! But I'll keep plugging along and doing the best I can. Thanks for the ideas for fighting pests!!
Same here
Me too, the weather and land !!
Could you start earlier with plastic sheet tunnels?