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Alfalfa Sprouts Are The Easiest Crop In The World! The tiny seeds grow to impressive, delicious, crunchy sprouts in just a week and pack a nutrition boost like no other. Never buy days old Alfalfa again when you can sprout your own unlimited supply using just a jar of water!

In this video, we’ll go over the 4 steps necessary to being successful with Alfalfa Sprouts every time: 1) Soaking 2) Rinsing 3) Greening Up, and 4) Harvesting and Storage. All the information is year, every step, every stage laid out with close up pictures and video to explain the process down the finest detail. By the end, we’ll all be sprouting masters!

Hey, for those that don’t know, the website is now live! Check it out here, there’s going to be some exciting new things happening!: https://theripetomatofarms.ca/

2023 is the Year of the Garden! We deserve it after the last little while, and growing our own food and self sufficiency is just the reward we need to get back on track!

For more information on all your gardening questions, check out my other videos!:

Growing Unlimited Rosemary From Cuttings: https://youtu.be/frslls1wPm0
Indoor Herb Garden For Beginners: https://youtu.be/uHLChW4R5vw
Guide To Winterizing Your Strawberries: https://youtu.be/-EI9K3yAaPQ
Growing Container Garlic: https://youtu.be/8vDWcku-xRk
Planting Strawberries: https://youtu.be/r-im8w7VOJQ
How To Grow Potatoes – The Definitive Guide: https://youtu.be/6Fv2yFdV4p8
Winter Composting Tips: https://youtu.be/VzW28NxiZvs
Harvesting Garlic: https://youtu.be/A9qUN_FSCjg
Fertilizing Peppers: https://youtu.be/LbxevyTIBgo
DIY Safe and Natural Aphid Spray: https://youtu.be/LJTK8jk7g1k
Garlic Spacing Experiment: https://youtu.be/tlXJA7w4JNw
How To Grow Strawberries!: https://youtu.be/T6-s7NomNTY
Fertilizing Strawberries: https://youtu.be/vZdsdcWCdOw
How To Grow Garlic: https://youtu.be/UgbWxSqpqws
Baking Soda Aphid and Insect Spray: https://youtu.be/320D-41xt-M
6 Benefits Of Hydrogen Peroxide!: https://youtu.be/jU4N5PLKX7M
Pruning Pepper Plants Experiment!: https://youtu.be/s6jh_tcMfVw
Direct Seeding vs Starter Plant: https://youtu.be/TQWWtQu-r9U
100% Germination?: https://youtu.be/FqZ8tFrhWv0
Seed Starting Soil: https://youtu.be/OlLHCtHI6JY
Seed Starting 101, The Basics!: https://youtu.be/bRWac1OpxPY
Starting Tomato Seeds: https://youtu.be/qlEp0iDfB-k
Starting Pepper Seeds: https://youtu.be/mNqS1FpPWW8
Starting Cucumber Seeds: https://youtu.be/7aWeBavfubE
Starting Zucchini Seeds: https://youtu.be/LgHKLftASTQ
Starting Corn Seeds: https://youtu.be/2t2A2ZrdZ3k
Starting Pumpkin Seeds: https://youtu.be/kT_WR0e2EjI
DIY Ultimate Potting Mix: https://youtu.be/cP-7_7YT9jk

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Continue Reading How To Grow Alfalfa Sprouts – The Definitive Guide

How To Grow Alfalfa Sprouts – The Definitive Guide

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Day 9 of 365 days of growing food indoors in my 2 tier Family Rase Garden! Things have sprouted and are growing well!

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– SEED STARTING WORKBOOK: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/seed_starting_workbook
– Garden Goals Worksheet (SMART Method): https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/ff69ab0748
– Printable Seed Packages: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/updated-free-printable-seed-packages

NEW T-SHIRTS & STICKERS! https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheMicroHomestead

The following links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the links below at no charge to you 😁
* Kelpy (Save 15%): Coupon code OLSF at www.kelpy.ca
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* SproutBox Gardens (Save 10%): https://www.sproutboxgarden.com?sca_ref=3101041.SyEkx57pTJ
* Click and Grow (Save 10%): https://www.clickandgrow.com?sca_ref=1427791.Lirmb4HLvA
* Wormbox (Save 5%): https://wormbox.ca/discount/OLSFWORMFARM
* GrowOya (Save 5%): Coupon Code OLSFARMHOUSE at www.growoya.ca
* Earth Medicine Microbial Fertilizer (Save 10%) by using FARMHOUSE10 at www.earthmedicineeco.com
* Seeding Square: https://www.seedingsquare.ca/?Click=1064
* Renee’s Garden: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/316781/9151

My Blog: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.com
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Happy gardening!
Kir

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Continue Reading Day 9 of 365 days growing in my Family Rise Garden #indoorgardening #hydroponics #risegardens

Day 9 of 365 days growing in my Family Rise Garden #indoorgardening #hydroponics #risegardens

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Winter getting you down? Can’t wait to get growing? In this week’s episode Ben warms our hearts with his selection of vegetables that you can start sowing in February.
You can feel really smug knowing that you’re getting a head start on the growing season and there’s a surprisingly wide variety to choose from. But what are they? Watch on to find out!

And keep an eye out for our upcoming video on seed starting for beginners, coming soon.

For more on successful seed sowing, watch this next:
Seed Starting Success: https://youtu.be/8Du4IxzJgaA

For more on getting a head start and extending your growing season, check out this playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWM7ZAkee1s&list=PL3VEy0_tuFgTfnalPPY41zblluH5l6Xg_

If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers:
https://www.GrowVeg.com
https://gardenplanner.almanac.com
https://gardenplanner.motherearthnews…
and many more…

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If you’ve noticed any pests or beneficial insects in your garden lately please report them to us at https://BigBugHunt.com

Continue Reading You Must Sow These Seeds in February

You Must Sow These Seeds in February

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It may be winter, but there are signs of spring popping up in the garden! Join us as we take a winter garden tour to show you how our North Carolina gardens are looking at the end of January. Plus, we are sharing a fun new project with you!

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Dallas, NC, 28034

Continue Reading Winter Garden Tour | Gardening with Creekside

Winter Garden Tour | Gardening with Creekside

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Thank you for watching my video,Please help subscibes like,share my channel for more new creative video.If you want me to make somthing from recycle or any idea please drop your comment on my video or you can message to my channel.Thank you.

Continue Reading Very tasty And fresh – I wish I had grown this melon sooner – Pepino melon

Very tasty And fresh – I wish I had grown this melon sooner – Pepino melon

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#risegardens #hydroponics #indoorgarden #indoorgardening #yearroundgardening

Let’s see how much food I can grow in 365 days in my 2-tier Family Rise Garden!

FREE STUFF
– SPRING PLANTING GUIDE: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/bd4f2ed93f
– FALL PLANTING GUIDE: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/77ca7d9b49
– SEED STARTING WORKBOOK: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/seed_starting_workbook
– Garden Goals Worksheet (SMART Method): https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/ff69ab0748
– Printable Seed Packages: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.ck.page/updated-free-printable-seed-packages

NEW T-SHIRTS & STICKERS! https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheMicroHomestead

The following links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the links below at no charge to you 😁
* Kelpy (Save 15%): Coupon code OLSF at www.kelpy.ca
* Rise Garden (Save $50 off any Family Rise Garden): https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1660147&u=2236566&m=102448&urllink=&afftrack=0
* SproutBox Gardens (Save 10%): https://www.sproutboxgarden.com?sca_ref=3101041.SyEkx57pTJ
* Click and Grow (Save 10%): https://www.clickandgrow.com?sca_ref=1427791.Lirmb4HLvA
* Wormbox (Save 5%): https://wormbox.ca/discount/OLSFWORMFARM
* GrowOya (Save 5%): Coupon Code OLSFARMHOUSE at www.growoya.ca
* Earth Medicine Microbial Fertilizer (Save 10%) by using FARMHOUSE10 at www.earthmedicineeco.com
* Seeding Square: https://www.seedingsquare.ca/?Click=1064
* Renee’s Garden: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/316781/9151

My Blog: https://ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse.com
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse/
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlittlesuburbanfarmhouse/
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheMicroHomestead

Happy gardening!
Kir

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Continue Reading 365 Days of growing food in my 2 tier Family Rise Garden #indoorgardening #hydroponics #risegardens

365 Days of growing food in my 2 tier Family Rise Garden #indoorgardening #hydroponics #risegardens

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Garden Quickies Volume 12! We’ve moved indoors for the winter but the growin’ keeps goin’! Lots to cover in these next 10 videos, focusing mostly on herbs, propagation from cuttings, and even indoor fertilizing. Enjoy!

Videos in this volume:

3 Raspberry Mistakes To Avoid: https://youtu.be/HcfyE4zp0i4
5 Essential Winter Tasks: https://youtu.be/LdFB8PLsZRQ
Easy Way To Plant Indoor Herbs: https://youtu.be/aUCprKd5Me0
DIY Soil pH Test: https://youtu.be/OvWB86ngIds
3 Reasons Not To Grow Brussels Sprouts: https://youtu.be/5bt1a96ylQE
Harvest Unlimited Basil: https://youtu.be/pmFU0AS4bKI
Why Basil Leaves Turn Brown: https://youtu.be/ohBW3kCgcLk
Top 5 Herbs To Grow From Cuttings: https://youtu.be/qfCko3W2HNQ
Fertilizing Indoor Herbs: https://youtu.be/0-xjcASRyj0
Should You Use Last Year’s Seeds?: https://youtu.be/GJZAdYVg8FI

It feels just like yesterday I started this series. I’ve compiled an entire playlist of them here, check it out!: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiie7K8ZgA_I1trKU0lbcCqf4NK2f3nhf

Hey, for those that don’t know, the website is now live! Check it out here, there’s going to be some exciting new things happening!: https://theripetomatofarms.ca/

2023 is the Year of the Garden! We deserve it after the last little while, and growing our own food and self sufficiency is just the reward we need to get back on track!

For more information on all your gardening questions, check out my other videos!:

Indoor Herb Garden For Beginners: https://youtu.be/uHLChW4R5vw
Guide To Winterizing Your Strawberries: https://youtu.be/-EI9K3yAaPQ
Growing Container Garlic: https://youtu.be/8vDWcku-xRk
Planting Strawberries: https://youtu.be/r-im8w7VOJQ
How To Grow Potatoes – The Definitive Guide: https://youtu.be/6Fv2yFdV4p8
Winter Composting Tips: https://youtu.be/VzW28NxiZvs
Harvesting Garlic: https://youtu.be/A9qUN_FSCjg
Fertilizing Peppers: https://youtu.be/LbxevyTIBgo
DIY Safe and Natural Aphid Spray: https://youtu.be/LJTK8jk7g1k
Garlic Spacing Experiment: https://youtu.be/tlXJA7w4JNw
How To Grow Strawberries!: https://youtu.be/T6-s7NomNTY
Fertilizing Strawberries: https://youtu.be/vZdsdcWCdOw
How To Grow Garlic: https://youtu.be/UgbWxSqpqws
Baking Soda Aphid and Insect Spray: https://youtu.be/320D-41xt-M
6 Benefits Of Hydrogen Peroxide!: https://youtu.be/jU4N5PLKX7M
Pruning Pepper Plants Experiment!: https://youtu.be/s6jh_tcMfVw
Direct Seeding vs Starter Plant: https://youtu.be/TQWWtQu-r9U
100% Germination?: https://youtu.be/FqZ8tFrhWv0
Seed Starting Soil: https://youtu.be/OlLHCtHI6JY
Seed Starting 101, The Basics!: https://youtu.be/bRWac1OpxPY
Starting Tomato Seeds: https://youtu.be/qlEp0iDfB-k
Starting Pepper Seeds: https://youtu.be/mNqS1FpPWW8
Starting Cucumber Seeds: https://youtu.be/7aWeBavfubE
Starting Zucchini Seeds: https://youtu.be/LgHKLftASTQ
Starting Corn Seeds: https://youtu.be/2t2A2ZrdZ3k
Starting Pumpkin Seeds: https://youtu.be/kT_WR0e2EjI
DIY Ultimate Potting Mix: https://youtu.be/cP-7_7YT9jk

If you’re just starting out gardening in 2022, please check out my Amazon Affiliate links below to get the right tools for the job! It doesn’t cost you a cent, but this channel receives a small incentive for any items purchase through Amazon. Happy Gardening!

pH/Water/Light Meter

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Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3OKRW30
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3nvEIM4

Composting Tumbler!

Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/39CgtYw
Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/39Dha49
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yLsKVf

Handy 12-piece Garden Tool Set!:

Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3jsNIyk
Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2YZhFwx
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3qapNql

Hand Pruners:

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Watering Can:

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Spray Gun:

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Continue Reading Garden Quickies Volume 12 – Episodes 111 to 120

Garden Quickies Volume 12 – Episodes 111 to 120

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There are only a few short weeks left until we open for the 2023 season, and we just got our first shrub delivery for the season. As a grower-retailer we grow the vast majority of plants, but we still like to supplement our stock with plants from other nurseries for diversity (we just can’t grow everything). Join me as we take a look to all of the beauties that arrived!

🪴 Companies We Partner With 🪴
Proven Winners https://www.provenwinners.com/
Power Planter Garden Augers & Drills https://powerplanter.com/ref/13
Felco (Use GWC10 for 10% off your order) https://felco.com/
Our Amazon Store (we receive a portion of each purchase you make)
https://www.amazon.com/shop/gardeningwithcreekside

🪴 Products We Use 🪴
Espoma https://www.espoma.com/
Garden Belt http://wheelermunroe.com/
Kinsman Garden Company https://www.kinsmangarden.com/
Gardener’s Supply Company https://www.gardeners.com/

🪴 Stay Connected with Gardening with Creekside 🪴
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Creekside Nursery
181 Pine Hollow Dr
Dallas, NC, 28034

Continue Reading First Shrub Delivery for the 2023 Season | Gardening with Creekside

First Shrub Delivery for the 2023 Season | Gardening with Creekside

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Microgreens are all the rage. They are nutritional powerhouses that contain loads of flavor in a small version of their adult counterpart. In this guide, we will be showing you how to grow microgreens for home and for market, from start to finish.

Thanks to Brandon and Siobhan for doing this, if you want to learn more about microgreens, check out Honeydew Homestead at:
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Continue Reading COMPLETE Guide to Growing MICROGREENS For Market & At Home

COMPLETE Guide to Growing MICROGREENS For Market & At Home

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Wonderfully crumbly, earthy-smelling woodchips make the most superb garden paths. Just one of the reasons I love them.

Continue Reading Why I Love Woodchip Paths

Why I Love Woodchip Paths