Learn about raised bed Gardens in this free video on low maintenance gardening.
Expert: Doug Smiddy
Bio: Doug Smiddy has had an active interest in gardening as long has he can remember.
Filmmaker: Dale Fitzgerald
Duration : 0:2:4
How to Set Up a Low Maintenance Garden : What is Raised Bed Gardening?
Onslaught – Planting Seeds of Hate
Band: Onslaught
Album: Killing Peace
Genre: Thrash Metal
Plant the germ of terror
Sow the seed of hate
Penetrate receptive minds
Scatter terminate
Silent without warning
Awake the sleeping cell
A suicideology
A nihilistic hell
You are my wall of silence
You are my tool of violence
You are my death alliance
Through you I scream defiance
Seeds of hate, seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, I’m planting seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, I’m planting seeds of hate
Cleanse the world in chaos
Die without a care
Tend a bitter harvest
In my pasture of despair
An enemy of sorrow
Maximize the kill
Devastation hit or miss
A sweet or bitter pill
You are my wall of silence
You are my tool of violence
You are my death alliance
Through you I scream defiance
Seeds of hate, seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, I’m planting seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, I’m planting seeds of hate
Inside your head inside your head
Inside your head, I’m planting
Inside your head inside your head
Inside your head, I’m planting
You are my wall of silence
You are my tool of violence
You are my death alliance
Through you I scream defiance
Seeds of hate, seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, I’m Planting seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, seeds of hate
Seeds of hate, I’m planting seeds of hate
Duration : 0:5:1
CSI Fatal Conspiracy: Planting Evidence (part 1 of 4)
The first part of the walkthrough to the second case in CSIFC.
Analyzing the crime scene evidence and getting a warrant to search the balcony office.
Duration : 0:12:38
How to Plant a Vegetable Garden
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Grow some of your own food by starting a vegetable garden. You’ll eat better and save money.
To complete this How-To you will need:
A sunny garden spot
A wire mesh fence
Seeds or seedlings
Flowers
A soil test
A sunny garden spot
A wire mesh fence
Seeds or seedlings
Flowers
A soil test
Step 1: Decide on a garden type
Decide between a raised-bed garden or an in-ground one. Raised beds, which consist of purchased topsoil that sits within a wooden frame, are ideal if your soil is stony or sandy. The main advantage of an in-ground garden is that it needs less watering.
Tip: For an in-ground garden, test your soil to find out what nutrients it needs. Garden centers sell do-it-yourself kits, or you can arrange a test through the Cooperative Extension System, a national agricultural network. Find a nearby office on the USDA web site.
Step 2: Pick a good spot
Pick a spot that gets a lot of sun and isn’t obscured by tree or hedge shade.
Step 3: Prep the land
Prepare the land by building your raised bed or clearing and tilling a patch of land to a depth of about one foot. A 10 foot by 10 foot parcel is a good size for a beginner. For an in-ground garden, install a wire mesh fence three to four feet high to help keep out critters.
Tip: Leave the top foot of the fence unsecured so that if an animal attempts to climb it, it won’t support his weight and he won’t be able to get over it.
Step 4: Seeds versus seedlings
Decide if you want to plant seeds directly in the soil; start growing seeds in small containers, like egg cartons, and then transplant them into your garden when they take root. Or, buy seedlings from a nursery that are ready to go into the ground. If you start with seeds, you’ll wait longer to harvest your vegetables.
Tip: In colder climates, the shorter growing season makes some vegetables impossible to grow directly from seed.
Step 5: Plan your veggies
Plot out what you’d like to plant, taking into consideration what grows well in your area. Orient the rows east to west with the tallest plants on the north side so they won’t shade the shorter ones.
Step 6: Sow your seeds
Start your seeds following the instructions on the package. Plant your seedlings when it’s appropriate to do so, which depends on both the crop and your climate. Your local garden center or nearest Extension office can give you this information, or you can find it on the web.
Tip: Maximize output by planting a warm-season crop after harvesting a cool-season crop.
Step 7: Try companion Planting
Plant compatible Vegetables near each other. To find out which veggies grow better together and which are best kept far apart, type “companion planting” into a search engine.
Step 8: Put in some flowers
Plant a few flowers among your crops. They’ll attract bees, which will help pollinate your plants.
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Duration : 0:3:3
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Charlie Douglas-The Planting Bugle
Country comedy from the one-time WWL disc jockey.
Duration : 0:10:19
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How to Plant a Flower Garden
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You don’t have to be a master landscaper to create a garden full of beautiful blooms; you just need these easy-to-follow instructions.
To complete this How-To you will need:
A soil test
A landscaping plan
Bulbs, small plants, or seeds
Gardening tools
Fertilizer
A garden party
Mulch
A soil test
A landscaping plan
Bulbs, small plants, or seeds
Gardening tools
Fertilizer
A garden party
Mulch
Step 1: Test your soil
Test your soil to find out what nutrients it needs. Garden centers often sell do-it-yourself kits, or you can arrange a test through the Cooperative Extension System, a national agricultural network. Find a nearby Extension office on the USDA web site.
Step 2: Pick flowers
Choose your flowers based on which varieties will do well in your climate, and whether you want annuals, which live for a year, perennials, which bloom for several years, or a combination. Also, consider whether you can handle high-maintenance flowers, like roses, or prefer less labor-intensive ones.
Tip: Alliums, bearded irises, daffodils, daylilies, impatiens, marigolds, nasturtiums, poppies, and zinnias are among the easiest flowers to grow.
Step 3: Consider seeds
Decide between Planting bulbs or small plants, or growing flowers from seeds. Seeds require more work, but are less expensive.
Tip: Seeds offer more options because you can order just about any flower you want from a seed catalog.
Step 4: Plan your landscape
Plan your design, including placement and colors. Position smaller flowers in front of the larger ones. Make sure to place blooms that require a lot of light in a sunny spot.
Step 5: Till the land
Prepare the soil by digging out grass and weeds with a spading fork, raking away rocks and debris, and then breaking up the soil with a rototiller, shovel, or hand trowel. Next, work in any nutrients your soil needs with a hoe. Finish by raking the land into a smooth surface.
Step 6: Plant your flowers
Plant your Seeds or bulbs according to the package directions, and then water the area.
Tip: If you add mulch — a protective covering around plants such as sawdust or compost — wait until the flowers are a few inches tall. Don’t overmulch: An inch should suffice.
Step 7: Fertilize
Add an extended-release fertilizer. Use your soil test as a guide for which fertilizer to use.
Step 8: Keep them watered
Water your flower beds whenever the surface soil begins to dry. Giving them a good soaking a couple of times a week is better than daily light watering.
Step 9: Show off your blooms
Have a garden party to show off your blooms.
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Duration : 0:2:39
Vegetable Garden – Fertilizing – Tilling – Planting
Applying fertilizer, tilling, making rows, Planting and watering. Visit “The Bayou Gardener” in South Louisiana at http://www.thebayouGardener.com
Duration : 0:3:32
Spring Planting of Douglas Fir | Dutchman Tree Farms
Planting Douglas Fir Seedlings at Dutchman Tree Farms. These will be grown for Christmas trees. Yesterday we planted around 30,000 trees. These trees take 7-10 years to grow until we can harvest. A tree will grow on average of one foot per year. We will plant around 900 trees per acre at 6′ x 6′ spacing.
Duration : 0:1:53
Dredg- Planting Seeds (Perspective Two) *with lyrics*
Off of Catch Without Arms.
lyrics-
she’s to blame
I’ll erase routine
with a spark to ignite this flame
and end this struggle of guilt to tame
it’s freedom I’ll obtain
she tied me up
removed my crown
bittered all good taste
I’m sorry for everything I’ve done
I can’t deny instinct
look what I have found
a seashell in a sea of shells
I’m good at Planting my own Seeds
to sprout an endless hell
it’s dark like Poe
forgiveness came
we embraced the key
found water to douse the flame
we ended our difference of soul and brain
forever we are changed
we have just set out on a brand new race
can we keep the pace?
I can’t believe what we have become
I’ll leave without a trace
Duration : 0:4:14
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How to Start Seeds for Planting
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Start your own Seeds to save money, grow different plant varieties, and extend your growing season.
To complete this How-To you will need:
Flowerpots or flats with holes for drainage
Seed starting soil
Seeds
Plastic sheets, wrap, or bags
A light source
A warm location
Bleach solution
Tray to hold pots or flats
Flowerpots or flats with holes for drainage
Seed starting soil
Seeds
Plastic sheets, wrap, or bags
A light source
A warm location
Bleach solution
Tray to hold pots or flats
Step 1: Prepare pots or flats
Wash the pots and flats in warm soapy water. Rinse them thoroughly and drain.
Tip: To kill fungi and bacteria in previously used pots, soak them for 30 minutes in a solution of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach, then rinse and drain.
Step 2: Prepare seed starting mix
Purchase seed starting soil from a local nursery, or mix your own. The ideal mix contains equal parts garden soil, vermiculite, which is a kind of sand, and peat or compost.
Step 3: Moisten seed starting mix
Add water to your soil mix, but only enough to lightly moisten it.
Tip: Do not overwater. Waterlogged soil can cause rot and prevent germination.
Step 4: Plant seeds
Plant your seeds according to the depth and spacing instructions on the seed packet, and then lightly cover them with soil. Gingerly press the soil onto the seeds and sparingly add water over them.
Step 5: Cover pots
Cover the pots with plastic sheets, wrap, or bags to create a greenhouse effect and keep moisture in the soil.
Step 6: Set in warm location
Set the pots in a warm location, such as a water heater top, refrigerator top, or sunny window. Check the soil moisture daily and water only when needed. Do not over water.
Step 7: Remove covers after germination
Remove the plastic covers once the seeds begin to sprout.
Tip: After germination, place the pots in a tray, and add water to the tray. Watering from the bottom prevents overwatering and helps thwart a kind of fungus that can kill seedlings.
Step 8: Provide light
Place the germinated seeds in or near a sunny window. To encourage straight growth and prevent a thin, weak stem, place the new sprouts directly under a light source, such as a fluorescent light.
Step 9: Harden-off plants
When your plants have several sets of leaves, and the weather is warm enough, set the plants outside for increasing lengths of time. Start with 2 hours, and gradually work up to leaving them out all day.
Step 10: Plant your garden!
You’re ready to transfer those flowers and Vegetables you worked so hard to cultivate to the garden. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
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Duration : 0:3:2