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Tag Archive for: Bio-tone Starter

VIDEO: Planting Boxwoods 🌿 with Garden Answer

November 13, 2024/in Blog, Garden Answer, Trees & Shrubs

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants 500 Boxwoods in her new formal garden, transforming her space with lush greenery and a classic, structured look.

During planting, Laura recommends using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus. This essential step ensures her Boxwoods have the nutrients they need to establish quickly and thrive in their new home. Follow along to see her process and learn tips for planting success in your own garden!

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VIDEO: Planting Native Violets from Seed and Plant Plugs 🌸 with Summer Rayne Oakes

November 12, 2024/in Blog, Fall Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

Join Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes as she works to create a diverse garden by blending a variety of native and native-adjacent plant species.

Each plant choice contributes to the garden’s ecological value, from nitrogen-fixing Dalea to pollinator-attracting violets and rare asters. Summer uses an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide these plants with the nutrients needed for successful establishment. Summer provides valuable insights into building rich soil, designing a visually harmonious layout, and managing weeds naturally to create a beautiful, pollinator-supporting garden.

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VIDEO: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes

October 29, 2024/in Blog, Fall Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

For those wanting a vibrant pop of color this fall, Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes shares her approach to planting beautiful fall bulbs like saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) in her garden. Known for its delicate red stigmas that produce the high-value spice saffron, this plant requires careful planning and timing to thrive. Summer Rayne explains her process for selecting ideal planting spots, and preparing nutrient-rich soil using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone.

Summer demonstrates how to plant each corm with a hori-hori knife, ensuring they’re set at the right depth and orientation for optimal growth. With a few helpful tips on moisture control and harvesting, she reveals why these crocuses are a beautiful and practical addition to any garden. Follow her journey to see how these stunning plants will enhance her fall landscape!

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VIDEO: Planting Hostas, Repotting Boxwood Planters + Planting BIG Trees ?? with Garden Answer

October 17, 2024/in Blog, Garden Answer

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants Hostas, repots large boxwood plants in containers and shows us two big trees being transplanted.

To ensure her potted plants thrive, Laura uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for the perfect growing medium. When planting, she adds Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to give the essential nutrients needed for strong roots and big beautiful blooms.

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VIDEO: Planting a FALL CONTAINER + HYDRANGEAS + Harvesting POTATOES with Garden Answer

October 4, 2024/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Flowers, Garden Answer, Gardening

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she shows how to plant a stunning fall container filled with a mix of annuals and hydrangeas. Along the way, she shares practical gardening tips while sprucing up a flowerbed and harvesting potatoes from her vegetable garden.

To give her plants the best start, Laura uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for an ideal growing medium and adds Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure strong roots and big beautiful blooms.

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VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes

October 2, 2024/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Indoor Gardening, Indoor Gardening, Summer Rayne Oakes

Watch as Summer Rayne Oakes from @homesteadbrooklyn shares her repotting process for a collection of Anthurium plants. She chooses Espoma Organic Potting Mix, Orchid Mix, and Perlite, to craft the perfect potting blend. Summer feeds her plants with Espoma Organic Indoor! liquid plant food to provide the right balance of nutrients to promote healthy foliage and blooms.

The Potting Mix serves as a nutrient-rich foundation for strong root development, while the Orchid Mix adds essential bark pieces for better aeration, mirroring the natural environment of Anthuriums. Perlite improves drainage and helps prevent root rot, making it perfect for these water-sensitive plants.

Get inspired by Summer’s approach to plant care and see how she transforms her Anthuriums’ new home.

Learn more about Summer Rayne Oakes here:

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VIDEO: Planting a Fall Flower Bed with Wyse Guide

September 27, 2024/in Blog, Flowers, Kaleb Wyse

Fall is a great time for planting! Join Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide as he takes you into his garden for a new planting project.

When planting a flowerbed, Kaleb uses Espoma Organic Land & Sea Gourmet Compost to refresh his native soil with fresh organic material, creating an optimal growing environment for his new plants. He also mixes in Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide the essential nutrients needed for strong root establishment.

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Introduce Your Child to the Magic of Gardening with Farmer Nick

September 26, 2024/in Blog
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Inspiring the next generation to care for our planet begins with connecting them to the magic of nature. Emmy Award-winning Plant Coach, Farmer Nick, has created an engaging new resource to do just that—introducing “Farmer Nick Jr.” This 10-episode series is packed with playful, interactive learning experiences designed to capture the imaginations of kids and adults alike.

Farmer Nick and Plant project

 

Following the adventures of Farmer Nick and his friend, Plant, this free video series makes learning about the nature fun, entertaining, and memorable. From planting seeds to exploring how plants grow, each episode provides an opportunity for kids to learn the basics of gardening and plant care, all while fostering a deeper connection with nature. The series is not only educational but also entertaining, making it perfect for family viewing or classroom settings.

Farmer Nick work book

 

But it doesn’t stop there! Farmer Nick Jr. also comes with a companion workbook filled with additional activities and lessons to dive even deeper into the world of plants. The workbook is a perfect way to reinforce the lessons from each episode and inspire young learners to explore nature on their own.

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This course is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, schools, and youth groups aiming to inspire young minds to appreciate and care for the environment. Whether you’re looking to spark a love for gardening in your own kids or provide a fun educational tool for your community, “Farmer Nick Jr.” is a great way to plant the seeds of environmental stewardship. Share this engaging series and workbook to help kids discover the wonders of nature and cultivate their green thumbs!

 

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VIDEO: How to Plant Cottage Style Flower Beds! ?? with Garden Answer

September 24, 2024/in Blog, Garden Answer

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she demonstrates how to plant cottage-style flower beds at her mom’s house.

While planting, Laura uses Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure her new plants receive the nutrients they need for successful establishment in their new home.

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VIDEO: Growing VEGGIES with Summer Rayne Oakes ??

September 10, 2024/in Blog, Fruits & Vegetables, Summer Rayne Oakes

Take a tour of the lush vegetable gardens cultivated by Summer Rayne Oakes of Flock Finger Lakes. Summer built her raised garden beds using a combination of Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix, Land & Sea Compost, and Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide her plants with the essential growing conditions for producing delicious fruits and vegetables.

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