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VIDEO: Using Different Types of ORGANIC Fertilizers ??? with Wyse Guide

July 18, 2024/in Blog, Kaleb Wyse

Join Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide in this gardening guide as he prepares strawberry beds, plants onions, and fertilizes fruit trees using different types of organic fertilizer.

Strawberry Beds Preparation: Kaleb uses Espoma Organic Berry-tone to boost blooms and improve soil health. He also beds the strawberries with weed-free straw to protect the berries and reduce pest issues.

Planting Onions: Espoma Organic Garden-tone is applied to promote healthy green growth in the onion bed. Kaleb carefully selects long-day onion varieties for better growth and storage.

Fertilizing Fruit Trees: In his orchard, Kaleb uses Espoma Organic Tree-tone to support healthy growth and enhance fruit production. He also showcases the benefits of the open vase pruning method for better light and air circulation.

Enhance your garden’s health and productivity with Kaleb’s tips and the help of Espoma organic fertilizers. ?

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VIDEO: Planting Shallots & Harvesting Sweet Potatoes with Wyse Guide!

November 15, 2023/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Fruits & Vegetables, Kaleb Wyse

Join Kaleb from Wyse Guide as he shows you how to plant shallots in his raised bed for a bountiful spring harvest. Following that, watch as he visits his mother’s garden to collect the last of this season’s crops including sweet potatoes!

In the video below, Kaleb enhances his raised garden bed using Espoma Organic Raised Bed Mix, Chicken Manure, and Bulb-tone, creating optimal growing conditions for the shallots.

 

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VIDEO: Planting Garlic, Harvesting Berries & Picking Dahlias with Garden Answer ???

November 11, 2023/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Garden Answer

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she shares her top tips on how to effectively plant garlic, harvest berries, and care for Dahlias.

Laura trusts Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus when planting her garlic to ensure they have the essential nutrients needed to be successful. Laura uses Espoma Organic Land & Sea Gourmet Compost to help improve her soil to help grow bigger more beautiful plants. 

 

 

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VIDEO: Creating a Four Season Garden Bed with Summer Rayne Oakes???❄️

October 19, 2023/in Blog, Summer Rayne Oakes

Join Summer from Homestead Brooklyn & Flock Finger Lakes as she plants a garden bed designed for continual 4-season interest. Summer introduces multiple plant varieties that maintain vibrant colors throughout the year.

For her plants that require more acidic conditions, Summer uses Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier to help lower soil pH. She also enriches the soil with Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost, which will add organic material and essential nutrients to help her new plants thrive. We also recommend using Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus at the time of planting to provide the essential nutrients plants need to establish successfully.

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VIDEO: DIY Fall Wreath: Crafts from the Garden with Wyse Guide

October 4, 2023/in Fruits & Vegetables - None

Join Kaleb Wyse of Wyse Guide as he crafts a festive fall wreath, incorporating some personal touches straight from his garden. A highlight of his DIY wreath is the inclusion of cuttings from his beautiful Limelight Hydrangeas. Kaleb nurtured these hydrangeas right from the start with Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus and sustained their growth throughout the season using Espoma Organic Holly-tone. Recognizing the hydrangea’s preference for acidic soil, he also amended the soil using Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier.

Dive into the video to witness the transformation of these garden treasures into a beautiful fall emblem.

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Harvesting Raspberries, Planting Shrubs and Feeding the Lawn ♥️ ??☀️// Garden Answer

September 28, 2023/in Blog, Garden Answer

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she takes you into the kitchen to show how she prepares raspberry jam from her seasonal harvest. Learn about her planting process as she shares how she planted her raspberry plants using Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus and feeds them with Espoma Organic Berry-tone and Holly-tone. Raspberries prefer a more acidic soil so in order to lower her soil pH, Laura amends the soil with Espoma Organic Soil Acidifier.

Venture out to the garden where Laura plants new shrubs, using Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure her new plants get the essential nutrients for successful establishment in their new location.

Catch up with Aaron, Laura’s husband, as he guides you through fertilizing their grass areas. Check out the equipment he uses, and gain insights from his helpful tips and tricks. To keep their grass happy and healthy, Aaron uses Espoma Organic Lawn Foods.

 

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Growing Joy with Maria Blog: Fall Gardening Tips

September 18, 2023/in Blog, Bloom and Grow Radio, Fruits & Vegetables - None, Growing Joy with Maria, Growing Joy with Maria

For many gardeners, the arrival of fall means the end of the growing season. Once the weather turns cool, it’s easy to assume that it’s time to clear out the vegetable garden and put the tools away until spring. However, fall is actually an ideal time for gardening! You can extend your productive garden season into the cooler months with simple preparations and proper plant choices.

This blog is inspired by Episode 161 of Growing Joy with Maria Podcast, where host Maria Failla talks about how to keep your edible garden going strong into fall with our go-to organic gardening expert, Joe Lamp’l. His latest book, The Vegetable Gardening Book, is a complete guide to growing an organic edible garden from seed to harvest.

When to Plant Your Fall Garden

Surprisingly, plants that like the cold actually need to be planted while it’s still warm outside! This is the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden beds using Espoma Organic Garden Soil, ensuring that your plants have the best possible start.

If you plant them in August or July, they can get comfy in the warm soil. As they grow bigger, the weather gets cooler—which is precisely the environment they thrive in. It’s important to plant them early enough in the fall so they have ample time to mature before the days become shorter. If you wait too long, they might stop growing and remain at a certain stage.

Here’s the cool part: When these plants get a touch of frost, they turn sweeter. The chemical reactions triggered by frost cause sugars within the plants to become more prominent, resulting in a sweeter taste. It’s like they have a flavor makeover! 

Here are some specific timeframes for planting popular fall veggies:

  • Lettuce, spinach, arugula – Plant every 2 to 3 weeks from late summer through early fall.
  • Radishes, kale, beets – Sow from mid-summer to early fall.
  • Peas – Plant as soon as summer crops finish since peas don’t handle frost well.
  • Garlic – Plant garlic cloves in late fall about 6 to 8 weeks before the ground freezes.

Best Crops for Fall Gardening

While frost renders warm-weather favorites like tomatoes and peppers useless, many vegetables actually thrive in cooler temperatures. Focus your fall planting on these cold-hardy, tasty options:

Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in fall, thanks to its love of light, or being “photoblastic.” Simply sprinkle the tiny seeds onto the soil’s surface  (Espoma Organic’s Potting Mix is a great choice here), keep them moist, and young seedlings will emerge within a couple of days. The chilly autumn nights prevent lettuce from bolting or forming flower stalks prematurely.

Kale

This superfood green becomes even more nutritious after being exposed to frost, which causes it to convert starch into sugar. That makes fall-grown kale incredibly sweet and flavorful compared to the bitter reputation it garners. It’s also one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables, lasting through winter in many regions.

Spinach

Like kale, spinach responds to cold conditions by producing more sugars. While spinach seeds can be tricky to germinate, the plants readily tolerate freezing weather. Choose “overwintering” spinach varieties to grow them in the winter months.

Beets

Beets are root vegetables that do well in the fall and are Joe’s favorite fall plants. They have an earthy flavor that some people may find off-putting, but there are now varieties available that offer all the qualities of beets you know and love, minus the strong earthiness.

Radishes

Radishes grow crisp and rapid in the fall, ready to harvest in as little as 30 days. Succession plant them every week or two for a steady supply throughout the season.

Peas

Peas make for an excellent fall crop. They become very sweet, but keep a close eye: they aren’t as frost-tolerant as other vegetables. 

Garlic

Garlic is typically planted in November before the ground freezes. Not only is it everyone’s favorite flavor in sauces, soups, stir-fries, roasted dishes, and garlic scape pesto—but it also serves as a great pest-deterrent! Garlic is resilient and can be grown ornamentally.

Carrots

Carrots require good soil and care during germination. They should be kept moist and cool until they sprout. There is a risk of underground splitting if they encounter obstacles, but using fertilizers like Espoma Organic Biotone Starter Plus can prevent this.

Other plants to consider:

  • Brussel sprouts
  • Arugula
  • Kohlrabi
  • Cabbage

Why “Think Like a Plant”

Even experienced gardeners like Joe Lamp’l run into problems with pests, diseases, or environmental factors impacting their plants. When something goes wrong in your garden, he recommends first taking a step back (rather than blaming it on, say, cool weather).

He suggests putting yourself in the plant’s position, which is a concept Joe likes to call “planthrophormizing.” Observe its symptoms closely, then deduce what factors might be causing them. Is the plant wilting from under or overwatering? Do chewed leaves indicate pests? Are yellowed lower leaves a sign of nutrient deficiency? In such cases, Espoma’s line of organic fertilizers can be a solution, helping replenish essential nutrients and restore plant health.

Fall Gardening Mindset

In addition to crop selection and timing, Joe spoke about shifting your mindset when it comes to fall gardening. So take a minute to relax: This is a chance to slow down and decrease the intensity after the long summer months. 

Many fall vegetables like lettuce and radishes mature much quicker, in 30 to 60 days, so the stakes are lower than starting a long-season crop like tomatoes or peppers. For gardeners who dealt with challenges and setbacks in the summer, fall is an opportunity to learn from mistakes and try again with a new perspective.

Start small, keep it simple, and don’t overcomplicate things.

 

With the right mindset and plant choices, you can enjoy fresh homegrown produce from your garden into late fall or early winter. Follow these tips to make the most of the fall gardening season. No need to put those tools away just yet!

 


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VIDEO: Preparing New Flowerbeds with Wyse Guide ???

August 29, 2023/in Blog, Espoma Videos, Kaleb Wyse

Eager to plant new trees and flowers? The first step to growing a thriving garden is making a fresh bed. Kaleb from Wyse Guide has three tips to share that will help you create a solid foundation for your plants:

 1️. Remove obstacles like grass and sod.

2️. Till the soil.

3️. Mix in an amendment like Espoma Organic Land & Sea Compost.

 Follow along to learn how he makes the bed ready for all kinds of planting!

 

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VIDEO: Summer Rayne Oakes’ Festive Fall Urns

November 15, 2022/in Blog, Fruits & Vegetables - None

When it comes to turning a house into a home, Summer Rayne Oakes knows what she’s doing! With gorgeous urns, pretty patio plants, and a little help from Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix and Perlite for quick root establishment and big blooms, this cozy meadow house got a welcoming entrance. Watch the full video below!

 

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8 Terror-ific Plants to Spookify your Home & Garden for Halloween

October 21, 2022/in Blog, Flowers, Holidays

Pumpkin-picking isn’t the only way to get into the Halloween spirit! With dark shades, peculiar shapes, and scientific names plucked right from the mad scientist’s shelf, plants are a crafty way to give your home and garden a spooky touch your trick-or-treaters will love. Plus, if October isn’t enough to motivate you, these eight plant picks are a great way to spice up your space year-round!

 

‘Black Velvet’ Elephant Ear— Alocasia reginula

This striking plant earns the name ‘Black Velvet’ for its gothic, nearly black foliage accented by silvery-white veins. This tropical houseplant, a dwarf variety of the Elephant Ear plant, loves warm, moist places and well-drained soil. We suggest a 50/50 combination of our Espoma Organic Potting Soil and Espoma Organic Cactus Mix to keep those ‘Black Velvet’ leaves nice and spooky!

 

‘Black Prince’ Echeveria— Echeveria affinis

Everyone loves a cutesy succulent, but a ‘Black Prince’ Echeveria is the key to adding some drama to your arrangement. Accented by salmon to red-colored flowers in the fall and early winter, this deep purple, nearly black succulent provides spooktacular color contrast against typical green succulents. Water sparingly and keep the ‘Black Prince’ in the bright light to prevent the dark foliage from fading. 

 

Venus Flytrap— Dionaea muscipula

Dun dun… dun dun… it’s everyone’s favorite insect-eating, horror-movie-starring plant: the Venus flytrap! The carnivorous Venus flytrap has “jaws” that can snap shut in less than a second, and while they’re nowhere near as frightening as Halloween decorations make them out to be, this plant can be a unique, scary-cool addition to your little garden of horrors. 

 

Doll’s Eyes— Actaea pachypoda

Doll’s eyes plant, also called white baneberry, has an alien appearance with creepy clusters of eyeball-like berries. A slow-growing perennial, Doll’s eyes plant is best planted during late fall or early spring, and it can be a low-maintenance, ornamental addition to your garden, especially with a boost from Espoma Organic Flower-Tone. Just beware of the plant’s berries because they are very toxic if ingested. (Eye wouldn’t be caught dead eating one!)

 

Raven ZZ— Zamioculcas zamiifolia

A group of ravens may be called an unkindness, but there’s nothing mean-spirited about the easy-to-grow Raven ZZ! One of the most loved and sought after houseplants for plant parents and interior designers alike, its shiny, dark foliage and upright form make it a bold way to add a gothic element to your space. To keep a Raven healthy, don’t overwater it!

 

Ornamental Peppers— Capsicum annuum

Want some witchy fingers clawing through your garden? Give your Halloween decor a little pepper-power with ornamental peppers! Coming in a variety of funky shapes and colors, including vibrant oranges, reds, greens, and purples, you can enjoy these plants before the first frost sets in by keeping them in a container in the fall months. 

 

Dracula Orchid— Dracula vampira

Based on its name, it’s no surprise that the Dracula Orchid would be a perfect addition to your home and garden this Halloween. At the center of the bloom, the plant has a vampire-like (or for the Netflix buffs, a Demogorgon-like) mouth that looks ready to bite you. Want to add a festive touch? Wrap your container in a cape and paint it red down the sides to give your Dracula Orchid the proper outfit. 

 

Dracula orchid, small purple flower

 

Garlic— Allium sativum

More of a vampire hunter than a Twilight lover? Time to stock up on garlic. Folklore has taught us that garlic is the best way to ward off vampires, and in addition to its protective properties, allium vegetables also do very well this time of year. Kickstart the bulb-planting process with our Espoma Organic Bio-Tone Starter Plus. 

 

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