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Show notes, reviews, and what I got wrong.
Every video gets a post here with the chapters, the gear, and the questions I'm asking you. The reviews run long because I use things for years before I tell you what I think. If you're shopping for a metal bed, tap Birdies vs Vego below. Everything else is filed under Gardening.
What’s Ready in My August Florida Garden
Come along on a real garden harvest day! I'm picking Puerto Rican black beans before they go too dark, fighting pickleworms in my cucumbers, and pulling an abundance of Thai eggplant that just won't quit — even in Florida's brutal heat and humidity....
My Cedar Garden Bed Bottomed Out — Now What? #gardenfails
I walked outside and something looked off — turns out the bottom of my elevated cedar garden bed had completely collapsed. In this video I show you what happened, why it happened, and how I rescued 18-month-old garlic chives before it was too late....
What to Start From Seed in August for a Fall Garden in Northeast Florida
Key Takeaways Northeast Florida gardeners can build a productive fall garden by starting seeds indoors in August, timed for the region's second growing season. Cool-season vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and lettuce need protection from late-summer heat,...
August Gardening in Florida: What Not to Do This Month
Summary August gardening in Florida is not the time to follow spring rules. Peak heat, tropical rainfall, and the height of hurricane season all raise the stakes for common mistakes. Skipping four costly ones (planting cool-season crops outdoors too early, watering on...
What Do I Do With All This FOOD? Summer Bounty LIVE – Michelle In The Meadow
Summer Bounty is rolling in -- tonight we'll talk about what to do with all that FOOD! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJgClCavoI4 Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to...
How to Extend the Harvest of Summer Vegetables Naturally
Key Takeaways Organic mulch and steady watering protect roots from summer heat and uneven moisture. Frequent harvesting helps okra, beans, cucumbers, squash, and other crops continue producing. Compost improves soil structure and moisture storage, especially in sandy...
Composting in Florida Summer: Easy Ingredients You Already Have at Home
Summary Composting in Florida summer moves faster than composting in cooler climates because sustained heat, humidity, and afternoon rain accelerate microbial activity. Most Northeast Florida households already have the two categories every pile needs: nitrogen-rich...
Summer Care Tips for Young Native Plants in Northeast Florida
Summary Young native plants still need attentive summer care while their roots spread beyond the original planting area. Consistent moisture, correct mulch placement, and early stress checks can help them survive Northeast Florida heat and establish stronger roots. A...
Garden Bed Makeover: Clearing Space for Florida’s Hottest Season
Can you reset a raised garden bed in the middle of summer without starting from scratch? If you're gardening in Florida — or anywhere with a long growing season — the answer is absolutely yes. In this video I'm doing a full mid-season reset on my Garden in Minutes...
What’s Ready in My August Florida Garden
Come along on a real garden harvest day! I'm picking Puerto Rican black beans before they go too dark, fighting pickleworms in my cucumbers, and pulling an abundance of Thai eggplant that just won't quit — even in Florida's brutal heat and humidity....
My Cedar Garden Bed Bottomed Out — Now What? #gardenfails
I walked outside and something looked off — turns out the bottom of my elevated cedar garden bed had completely collapsed. In this video I show you what happened, why it happened, and how I rescued 18-month-old garlic chives before it was too late....
What to Start From Seed in August for a Fall Garden in Northeast Florida
Key Takeaways Northeast Florida gardeners can build a productive fall garden by starting seeds indoors in August, timed for the region's second growing season. Cool-season vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and lettuce need protection from late-summer heat,...
August Gardening in Florida: What Not to Do This Month
Summary August gardening in Florida is not the time to follow spring rules. Peak heat, tropical rainfall, and the height of hurricane season all raise the stakes for common mistakes. Skipping four costly ones (planting cool-season crops outdoors too early, watering on...
What Do I Do With All This FOOD? Summer Bounty LIVE – Michelle In The Meadow
Summer Bounty is rolling in -- tonight we'll talk about what to do with all that FOOD! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJgClCavoI4 Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to...
How to Extend the Harvest of Summer Vegetables Naturally
Key Takeaways Organic mulch and steady watering protect roots from summer heat and uneven moisture. Frequent harvesting helps okra, beans, cucumbers, squash, and other crops continue producing. Compost improves soil structure and moisture storage, especially in sandy...
Composting in Florida Summer: Easy Ingredients You Already Have at Home
Summary Composting in Florida summer moves faster than composting in cooler climates because sustained heat, humidity, and afternoon rain accelerate microbial activity. Most Northeast Florida households already have the two categories every pile needs: nitrogen-rich...
Summer Care Tips for Young Native Plants in Northeast Florida
Summary Young native plants still need attentive summer care while their roots spread beyond the original planting area. Consistent moisture, correct mulch placement, and early stress checks can help them survive Northeast Florida heat and establish stronger roots. A...
Garden Bed Makeover: Clearing Space for Florida’s Hottest Season
Can you reset a raised garden bed in the middle of summer without starting from scratch? If you're gardening in Florida — or anywhere with a long growing season — the answer is absolutely yes. In this video I'm doing a full mid-season reset on my Garden in Minutes...
Want to know how the Birdies Raised Garden Beds and the Vego Metal Garden Beds compare? We’ll update you regularly with the progress in our garden.
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Growing Mint Indoors: A Minty-Fresh Primer
Summer has all of us thirsty for something refreshing. Mint is a popular flavor for drinks because it is not only good for you, but also has a refreshing taste. In this blog, we will be discussing how to grow mint indoors. We will go over the supplies needed,...
Star Jasmine: A Fragrant And Vigorous Climber
Do you ever admire the big houses with fancy landscapes that are featured in gardening magazines? Star jasmine is often one of the main features in many photos. This vine not only has an impressive name, but it is also sure to catch attention. One of the main...
Bee Balm: How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Monarda
We all want to encourage populations of pollinators in our gardens. We need pollinating insects in order to have flowers or produce. Bee balm is one of many plants that can help attract beneficial insects to your yard. But what is it, exactly? This plant is in...
Anise Plant: Growing Aniseed At Home
Anise is a herb that has been cultivated for many years. It has a variety of uses, including as a spice. Anise has been cultivated for 4000 years, beginning in ancient Egypt. Its popularity then spread throughout Europe, leaving a legacy of aniseed flavor...
How To Grow Celery The Right Way
The scientific name for celery is "Apium Graveolens" and it is from the Apiaceae family. Celery is related to carrots, fennel, parsley, parsnips, and hemlock. This plant has been cultivated in the Mediterranean for a long time. Archeological digs have found celery...
Sweet Potato Companion Plants You Should Grow
The sweet potato plant is known for its high yield, entertaining value, and easy growth. Did you know that there are many plants that go well with sweet potatoes? If you want your spring garden to be a success, or if you're already growing sweet...
Pruning Blueberries For Bountiful Harvests
Florida's winter season is shorter and milder than most, with periodic warm spells throughout. Most fruit cultivars that lose their leaves at the end of the growing season have high chilling requirements and do not grow well in Florida. To produce the best fruit yield...
Mulberry Tree: The Easiest Berries To Grow
Mulberries are the perfect summer treat. It's great to be able to pick handfuls of sweet, dark fruits off your own mulberry tree! Fresh mulberries consist of 88% water. A cup of fresh and juicy mulberries contains only 60 calories, making it a good...
Creeping Thyme: Flowering Herb And Ground Cover
There are two key varieties of thyme that have a low growing habit which is called 'creeping thyme': Thymus praecox, which is also known as the mother of thyme, and Thymus serpyllum, which is commonly called wild thyme. No matter what variety of thyme you choose,...
How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots—Even Without a Garden
You know the tomato: round, red, and juicy. The tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, is a fruit that is eaten by people all over the world. The tomato can be eaten in a variety of ways, including fresh, cooked, or in sauces. It can also be canned for later use. Tomatoes are...