Channel Title: 2 Minute Garden Tips Channel Description: This channel is dedicated to producing short, roughly 2 minute, easily consumable and quickly watchable videos that feature simple garden tips and “garden hacks” that I’ve learned over my years of gardening. The videos are to-the-point, and focus on little tips and tricks that will help make you a better gardener. Please subscribe and support the channel! This channel is a sister channel to my main channel, The Millennial Gardener. I live in southeastern, coastal North Carolina, just southwest of Wilmington in humid subtropical Zone 8a, latitude 34°10'39" N (34.17N). <video> THE SCRATCH TEST: This Test Tells You If Your Tree Is Dead Or Alive Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I show you how to answer a simple question: is my tree dead, or is my tree alive? It's not unusual to see a recently planted tree not growing at all months after planting. This can have many gardeners concerned. Never fear, testing trees for life is easy! Simply perform The Scratch Test: this test tells you if your tree is dead or alive instantly. I use the following products* for growing vegetables and fruit trees: Old Bear Grafting Knife: https://amzn.to/3Ob102H Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/48ugoRn Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about growing fruit trees and vegetables, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #fruittrees #fruittree </video> <video> How To Make 2025 Your BEST Gardening Year EVER! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share how to make 2025 your best gardening year ever! A new year has begun, and with that new year comes a brand new garden! By building upon last year's successes and learning from the failures, we can be gardening in 2025 bigger and better than ever with less work, less frustration and more satisfaction! Happy New Year 2025, happy gardening! I use the following products* for growing vegetables and fruit trees in my vegetable garden and yard: True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/40osSrt Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 Thicker Row Cover, 1.5oz/yd, 10x30FT: https://amzn.to/4fQqT41 Extra Thick Row Cover, 1.77oz/yd, 10x33FT: https://amzn.to/4f01kfI Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4ekxaU1 Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about starting a 2025 garden or 2025 garden planning, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #2025 #newyear </video> <video> You're CRAZY If You Haven't Tried One Of These! Description: Many people have never tasted one of these special fruits, and you're crazy if you haven't tried one of these! West Indian avocados, commonly called Florida avocados, boast a complex flavor profile of roasty, nutty and sweet flavors. Unlike an oily grocery store Hass avocado, these tropical avocados are lighter, more refreshing, hold their shape and are incredible in salads, on sandwiches and eaten as wedges. Next time, say no to the mushy Hass avocados from the grocery store, and try one of these! I use the following products* for growing vegetables and fruit trees: Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/48ugoRn Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Avocado Types And Their Differences 2:50 Avocado Taste Test If you have any questions about growing fruit trees and vegetables, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #avocado #avocados </video> <video> This Garden Hack Makes PERFECT ROWS In Half The Time! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share a homemade tool I use to make perfect rows that are straight with consistent depth for planting seeds. Having straight, consistent rows is important to maximize germination when sowing seeds. This garden hack makes perfect rows in half the time of manually digging a trench with better seed sowing results. I use the following products* for growing vegetables and fruit trees: Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/48ugoRn Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Frost Protection Row Covers: https://amzn.to/48Akjfa Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about how to plants seeds in your vegetable garden, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #gardenhacks #seeds </video> <video> How To Water A Vegetable Garden During Winter Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share how to water a vegetable garden during winter. While winter irrigation needs are much less than during summer, dry spells may require watering your garden. Watering needs also vary based on the stage of growth your plants are in. This easy soil test is how I determine if my plants need water for watering during winter. I use the following products* for growing vegetables and watering my garden: Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 Sprinkler Hose: https://amzn.to/4g1VQTb Thicker Row Cover, 1.5oz/yd, 10x30FT: https://amzn.to/4fQqT41 Extra Thick Row Cover, 1.77oz/yd, 10x33FT: https://amzn.to/4f01kfI True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/40osSrt Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4ekxaU1 Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about watering plants in winter, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #watering #irrigation </video> <video> I Am In Love With These Avocados! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share why I love West Indian avocados! Often called tropical avocados or Florida avocados, the West Indian avocado race produces fruits that are generally larger, lower in oil content, have a hint of sweetness and grow on less cold hardy avocado trees than your common grocery store Hass avocado. This video features the Monroe avocado, which has a remarkably high oil content for a West Indian avocado variety. I also share where to purchase these special fruits. You can order these types of avocados from www.guacfarm.com approximately June thru mid-winter. You can also find them in many grocery store produce sections next to the tropical fruits. They are usually not with the more common Hass avocados, but check there, too, if they aren't near the tropical fruits. Why I Love West Indian "Florida Avocados": https://youtu.be/7dMwtaicrgA?si=wItEgZprZ4oEebxy I use the following products* to grow fruit trees and vegetables in my yard and garden: True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/40osSrt Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 Thicker Row Cover, 1.5oz/yd, 10x30FT: https://amzn.to/4fQqT41 Extra Thick Row Cover, 1.77oz/yd, 10x33FT: https://amzn.to/4f01kfI Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4ekxaU1 Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about growing fruit trees and vegetables, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #avocado #avocados </video> <video> This BIG Mistake Is KILLING Your Garden Right Now! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share big mistake many gardeners make that is probably killing your garden right now. If your garden is like mine, summer has taken its toll, and dead and dying plants are scattered through the garden. Dead plants are depressing and demotivating. Removing old plants from your garden can be the spark you need to get you back into Gardening Mode for fall gardening season! Clear out the debris, get your garden soil into shape and get ready to plant a fall garden and enjoy the best weather of the year! I use the following products* in my vegetable garden: Shade Cloth (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4e8U55N Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4dUWVeC Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Espoma Plant Tone (36lbs): https://amzn.to/3Zgk98f Jobe's Bone Meal (4lb): https://amzn.to/3uC5klp Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/4aXpANJ Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/3XP5EHU Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Quart): https://amzn.to/3wTE7Ms Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's / JR Peters All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/44DUV58 Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/45FIuXh Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about how to start a vegetable garden, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #vegetablegardening #fallgarden </video> <video> The REAL Reason Your Fall Garden Is Struggling [And How To Fix It!] Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I explain the real reason your fall garden is struggling and how to fix it! Most gardeners plant a fall garden based on temperature. This is a critical mistake! Fall garden planting schedules should be based on day length, sun intensity and total solar energy for plant photosynthesis. If you wait for temperatures to cool before planting fall vegetables, it is probably too late! How To Build A Hoop House: https://youtu.be/81ri2YEBNZc?si=W72x3v2F2_IKQAdn I use the following products* for growing fall vegetables: Frost Protection Row Covers: https://amzn.to/48Akjfa Shade Cloth (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4e8U55N Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/48ugoRn Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Why Your Fall Garden Is Struggling 1:43 How To Fix A Struggling Fall Garden If you have any questions about fall gardening, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #fallgarden #fallgardening </video> <video> The HIDDEN PROBLEM With Using STRAW MULCH Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share the hidden problem with using straw mulch. Straw mulch is the best mulch for a vegetable garden and for mulching fruit trees, in my opinion. However, fresh straw mulch can create problems. I explain how to use straw mulch for the best mulching results and show you what happens if you don't follow this rule. I use the following products* for growing vegetables and fruit trees in my vegetable garden and yard: True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/40osSrt Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 Thicker Row Cover, 1.5oz/yd, 10x30FT: https://amzn.to/4fQqT41 Extra Thick Row Cover, 1.77oz/yd, 10x33FT: https://amzn.to/4f01kfI Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4ekxaU1 Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about mulching a garden, mulching around fruit trees or using old wheat straw mulch, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #mulch #mulching </video> <video> These 9 Veggies Are SO COLD HARDY I'm Not Even Covering Them! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share the most cold hardy vegetables in my winter vegetable garden. These 9 veggies are so cold hardy I'm not even covering them to protect them from cold! These cold hardy vegetables are the easiest vegetables to grow in a winter garden and a lazy gardener's dream. If you need additional cold protection for a vegetable garden or fruit trees, see my Plant Cold Protection Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gY7BoYBGIG1w1u_K6CDIhfsqG8dMnPj&si=kElMezJRtWKPBlBX I use the following products* for growing vegetables and growing fruit trees: Thicker Row Cover, 1.5oz/yd, 10x30FT: https://amzn.to/4fQqT41 Extra Thick Row Cover, 1.77oz/yd, 10x33FT: https://amzn.to/4f01kfI Plant Jacket w/Drawstring: https://amzn.to/3U4fUvh True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/40osSrt Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4ekxaU1 Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about growing vegetables in cold weather, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #wintergarden #coldhardy </video> <video> This RARE EGGPLANT Variety Blew My Mind! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I feature the most interesting variety of eggplant I've ever seen! Eggplant is in the Nightshades family and is closely related to tomatoes and peppers, and this eggplant variety showcases this. These eggplants looks like a cherry tomato or cherry pepper, but they taste like eggplant, except sweeter and more tender! This is the best eggplant variety I've ever grown for curries and stews, and it has a better texture thanks to the small size. You have to try growing eggplant like this, because this rare eggplant variety blew my mind! Get Ensoro Ewia Eggplant Seeds Here: https://www.rareseeds.com/eggplant-ensoro-ewia I use the following products* to grow eggplant in my garden: Shade Cloth (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4e8U55N Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4dUWVeC Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Espoma Plant Tone (36lbs): https://amzn.to/3Zgk98f Jobe's Bone Meal (4lb): https://amzn.to/3uC5klp Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/4aXpANJ Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/3XP5EHU Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Quart): https://amzn.to/3wTE7Ms Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's / JR Peters All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/44DUV58 Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/45FIuXh Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about how to grow eggplant in a vegetable garden, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #eggplant #vegetablegardening </video> <video> How To Prune EVERGREEN Fruit Trees For Small Size And Maximum Production Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I explain how to prune evergreen fruit trees for small size and maximum production. It's easy to know when to prune a deciduous fruit tree: simply wait until they are in winter dormancy. Evergreen fruit trees do not go dormant, so there is some confusion about when to prune them and how to do it. This video will explain how to prune trees that do not go dormant clearly and easily. I use the following products* for growing fruit trees in my garden: Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/3BxYIrz Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/4h8gwKj Tip Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/3YcWSFk Plant Jacket (120"x120" for my avocado tree): https://amzn.to/3Yby7Jv Incandescent Christmas Lights (For Warmth): https://amzn.to/4evHPMx Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Espoma Plant Tone (36lbs): https://amzn.to/3Zgk98f Jobe's Bone Meal (4lb): https://amzn.to/3uC5klp Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/4aXpANJ Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/3XP5EHU Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Quart): https://amzn.to/3wTE7Ms Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's / JR Peters All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/44DUV58 Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/45FIuXh Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Deciduous VS Evergreen Trees 0:21 When To Prune Evergreen Fruit Trees 1:23 Pruning Tools 1:45 How Much Should I Prune Off? 2:57 Pruning Evergreen Fruit Trees Demonstration 4:15 Using Prunings As Free Mulch If you have any questions about pruning fruit trees for small size and maximum production, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #fruittrees #pruning </video> <video> How To Grow CARROTS In Poor Soil, Shallow Raised Beds And Containers Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share how to grow carrots in poor soil, shallow raised beds and containers. Carrots hate soil resistance! Growing carrots requires deep, loose, loamy soil, because heavy soils can cause kinking and deformities. For this reason, growing carrots in containers, shallow raised beds and in heavy soil can be a challenge...unless you like growing carrots that are ugly, stubby and deformed! Luckily, there is a solution: certain carrot varieties are bred to accommodate these conditions. These carrots are excellent for growing in containers, shallow beds and heavier soils. Shorter carrot varieties can be purchased here: Caracas (2-3 inch): https://fxo.co/IrHE Short n Sweet (4-inch): https://fxo.co/IrHD Red Cored Chantenay (5.5-inch): https://fxo.co/IrHF Yaya (6-inch): https://fxo.co/IrHG Touchon (6-inch): https://fxo.co/IrHH Nantes Half Long (7-inch): https://fxo.co/IrHI The worse your soil or shallower your containers, the shorter the carrot you should select. Short n Sweet carrot was specifically developed for heavy soils. Increase the carrot length if your soil is more forgiving or if you're growing in some type of raised bed or deep container. Seed links above are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, I would receive a small commission at no cost to you. I use the following products* to grow vegetables in my vegetable garden: True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/40osSrt Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 Thicker Row Cover, 1.5oz/yd, 10x30FT: https://amzn.to/4fQqT41 Extra Thick Row Cover, 1.77oz/yd, 10x33FT: https://amzn.to/4f01kfI Weed Barrier (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/4ekxaU1 Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions how to grow carrots at home or are looking for other carrot growing tips, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #carrot #carrots </video> <video> My Winter Care Secrets For Healthy Productive Fruit Trees Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share my winter care secrets for healthy, productive fruit trees! Caring for fruit trees over winter is critical to their health and success, because many fruit trees recharge over winter. However, caring for evergreen fruit trees and caring for deciduous fruit trees require different techniques. This guide explains it all, including when to fertilize fruit trees in winter and when to avoid fertilizing trees entirely. How To Prune Evergreen Trees: https://youtu.be/VEg8ES3q3Ac?si=0JqLVw2_vlFxpQRs How To Prune Deciduous Trees: https://youtu.be/UKiDItwCR_o?si=JUnFxCAttsO36KVP I use the following products* for growing fruit trees in my garden: Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3NFB8fc Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Plant Jacket w/Drawstring: https://amzn.to/3U4fUvh Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Jobe's Organic Fruit & Nut (4lbs): https://amzn.to/4cWfOgy Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Crab & Lobster Shell Meal (4lb): https://amzn.to/3T61EkZ Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Fruit Tree Growing Tips 0:22 Evergreen Fruit Tree Care 3:17 Deciduous Fruit Tree Care 3:52 The Best Mulches For Trees If you have any questions about how to grow fruit trees, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #fruittrees #fruittreecare </video> <video> The EASIEST Fruit Tree COLD PROTECTION Method In The World! Description: On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share the easiest fruit tree cold protection method in the world! If you need to know how to protect fruit trees from cold weather, it doesn't get any easier than this! This method will work for any deciduous tree with a winter dormancy period, whether it's a typical tree, a fruit tree, a flowering tree, a bush or a shrub, and it can be set up in mere minutes. Plant Cold Protection Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gY7BoYBGIG1w1u_K6CDIhfsqG8dMnPj&si=kElMezJRtWKPBlBX I use the following products* for growing vegetables and growing fruit trees: Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lbs): https://amzn.to/48ugoRn Grow Bags (Many Sizes): https://amzn.to/3x4bJXO Frost Protection Row Covers: https://amzn.to/48Akjfa Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4dMdOqV Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lb): https://amzn.to/3yNzMLB Japanese Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/4eytIWZ Japanese Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3Ycie4G Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Espoma PlantTone All Purpose Fertilizer (36lb): https://amzn.to/4dgECQ9 Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3MQ4I2A Jack's Blossom Booster 10-30-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/3KyPTzg Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/47TooLp Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener If you have any questions about protecting fruit trees from cold weather, need help growing a vegetable garden or growing fruit trees, want tips for gardening for beginners, want to know about the things I grow in my garden, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and "garden hacks" like this, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! **************************************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener **************************************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener/ **************************************** VISIT MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: THE MILLENNIAL GARDENER https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMillennialGardener **************************************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening) https://twitter.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ **************************************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B **************************************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ©2 Minute Garden Tips #gardening #garden #gardeningtips #fruittrees #fruittree </video>

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This channel is dedicated to producing short, roughly 2 minute, easily consumable and quickly watchable videos that feature simple garden tips and “garden hacks” that I’ve learned over my years of gardening. The videos are to-the-point, and focus on little tips and tricks that will help make you a better gardener.

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This channel is a sister channel to my main channel, The Millennial Gardener. I live in southeastern, coastal North Carolina, just southwest of Wilmington in humid subtropical Zone 8a, latitude 34°10'39" N (34.17N).

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