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17 MORE Brilliant FREE Vegetable Gardening Hacks | Productive and Easy Garden Hacks

by Huw Richards

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Published 16 May 2020

Get your copy here: http://growfoodforfree.com/ This video was inspired because of the popularity of my original 17 Free Vegetable Gardening Hacks video that came out back in February. Here are another 17 garden hacks that I use all the time and feature gardening tips and tricks that will help you from watering to composting. I really hope you find these garden hacks useful to help you grow your own food. Original 17 Brilliant Free Vegetable Gardening Hacks video: /watch/MM5-_nM5Nv35- My Online Course ‘More Food Less Effort’: https://abundanceacademy.online/p/more-food-less-effort Follow me on Instagram: @huws_nursery My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HuwsGardenNursery My 1st Book (Veg in One Bed) http://veginonebed.com/ My 2nd Book (Grow Food for Free) http://growfoodforfree.com/ Want more videos? Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/huwrichards #gardenhacks #organicgardening #vegetablegardening

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@HuwRichards4 years ago Thanks for watching! Wednesday's video is all about the complete organic guide to dealing with slugs using zero-cost methods, so stay tuned! Have a great weekend🙂🌿 198
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@compiticny14453 years ago Dad would have me collect the plastic milk jugs that had screw-on caps. In the summer we/I would poke a number of small holes in the bottom of the jug, fill them with water, recap them, and put them around the tomatoes. When the sun warmed the water it would push it out watering the tomatoes. ... 209
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@brentjohnston1074 years ago Coffee is good for keeping away 4 leg critters away as they don’t like the smell of it...tea bags are ecxerlent for all traces back into the ground.Use banana ,skin to sun dry for 2 days and grind makes Nokia,the flesh good for putting little cuttings into makes the roots its cheaper than buying root starters paste than any where on the market.....Wishing every one good luck all you gardeners all the best ... 11
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@cdoane11103 years ago I've used the bottle water next to the plant to maintain heat many times. Rather than painting the bottle black, I've just thrown some cheap black tea in it. Very effective. 51
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@mistsisterlast month I hope your book made you a lot of money. From all of us who couldn't afford it, but whose lives have been changed by these first two videos. You're a hero. 2
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@kategalbraith3273 years ago Bought both your books after viewing your videos during Lockdown Melbourne last year. One year on, still in lockdown!! Have managed to build a vegetable garden, seed raising & propagations for plantings. Even built a grow house not to mention the compost bins. Your inspiration has been so inspiring and appreciated especially in this very different world. ... 92
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@hollanderson3 years ago "So this squash feels nice, happy, and at home, even though it's growing.... in Wales..." Love it. xd 21
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@christianehawkshaw60613 years ago Great Hacks. Thank you. I put all my nettles, comfrey and dandelion tops into a net bag (usually used to keep smalls together in a washing machine, and available cheap at the Poundshop). Then I suspend these bags in my water butts, and it gives me automatic fertilized water. After the season, it's just slimy stuff that is safe to put into the compost without worry it might spring into flowers again. ... 29
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@jingocat6920last year By the way, I was a designer for my career. You have a very good publisher. They are particularly good at the organization of information. Their pages are always clean and readable, easily accessible. Congratulations. You landed well. ... 3
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@mg86424 years ago That pallet tool storage works really well. I put two inside my garage, one bolted to the wall and the second bolted to the first, so it's double depth storage. Very practical. 57
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@jingocat6920last year Hi Huw,
I’m a New England gardener. Nine months of winter, for the most part. You think spring is here, then bam, snowstorm April 1. Oct. is also dodgy for snow.
My brother in Sheffield turned me onto “Gardeners’ World,” which led me on a search. I found your channel. You’re very good, and I like that you recognize your references fairly.
Everything you convey is practical and do-able. Thank you. ... 2
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@BushmanSurvivals4 years ago Ref the slug traps, water the wood first to make it nice and moist for them :) 10
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@MrCalagon4 years ago Nettle and dandelion are also edible. I've used both as cooked greens. They also make delicious teas. 6
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@stephanieangelea9284 years ago Watching this now. We've learned more in roughly 30 minutes, between this video and the first 17 garden hacks, than we have in two years.
Awesome info. You're a bucket full of information. 77
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@ferrous7193 years ago Interestingly, I use your plastic bottle funnel watering system- cut off the bottom, bury upside.down, a wide opening for the hose to fill in and a small one for water to soak out 6-8 inches down ... 7
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@mikeharrington55934 years ago Thanks Huw, very useful. Kale flower heads (picked before flowers open) are very tasty (like broccoli) & are a great pick and come again bonus which extends the plant's productivity. I also found to my pleasant surprise the following from a curly kale plant which was virtually naked & I was allowing to go to seed. - After carelessly allowing its stalk to be pushed down horizontally (on a raised bed) for several weeks - it then entered a new lease of life by throwing up lots more vertical tender sprouting shoots for harvesting/eating ! ... 38
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@bevsurbangarden2 years ago This is great. One can never have too many free hacks for gardening. Happy gardening! 3
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@juliahamilton24 years ago Huw, thanks for talking about ‘dirty compost’. I often debated about what to do with yard waste and weeds instead of throwing them out or hauling them to the local landfill (I live in the US), so now I’m experimenting with putting it in a bin that can sit for a couple years before using it in planting holes. ... 39
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@kcl0604 years ago The cardboard and pre-water tips for seed sowing were great enough on their own for me to hit the like button. Thanks for those tips! 83
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@todaysworldjwlast year 😀 Another 17 hacks, another comment - this guy is brilliant 👍 2
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@lazygardener62784 years ago Hi Huw, I am putting big round ridge tiles (used for the top of a roof) just behind my planted egg plants, chilis or squashes. They work as sun pitfall, heater and very effective wind blocker! Greetings from Germany, Andreas ... 76
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@Original504 years ago Pretty-much 'cime di rapa', a delicacy known to Italians. They pickle it and use it on pizza and use it raw or cooked in all sorts of dishes. 5
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@rabidavid6144 years ago Huw, glad to see you have suggested one tip for recycling milk cartons.
Last month I noticed that my garden had shards of the plastic labels around the garden following strong winds. I've noticed before that the plastic if milk cartons remain flexible for far longer, so have started to replace the labels on my much love plants, with strips of the milk cartons - it's so easy to create these labels, by using a shop bought label as a guide, I can cut the bottle into a strips, cutting 2 v shaped notches and an key hole the width of the plastic between the 2 V's. I use a permanent marker to write onto the label. Now no broken shards of plastic to collect from the garden!! ... 26
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@jillkeen30954 years ago Recently bought that book and the Veg in One Bed. Great books. Well written, informaive in an interesting way and nicely illustrated. Loving the beard Huw . 23
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@judyreid94563 years ago Another very informative video!! No beating around the bush.... pardon the pun...lol..Live how you get right to the point!! 2
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@angie141242 years ago Hi! This video was in my suggested videos. I’m so glad it was. I am trying to grow flowers and vegetables in containers for now, ( don’t want to rush 😂 ) for the first time ever. I have a good sized back garden to trying planting in, if I can master the containers first. Your video’s are such a massive help, especially the “ tips “ videos, I’m so thankful!
With gratitude, Angela from Lancashire England. Stay safe. Subscribed and liked . 😁 ... 4
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@helicart9 months ago Wow. I have to say these are really worthy tips, that only a truly experienced and thoughtful gardener could know.
Thank you so much.
I started a community garden a year ago, and had minimal experience prior.
The garden is now 200 square meters with option to expand to 500 sq m as I get more helpers.
Several of the tips here will help me get my seed starter schedule dialed in, delay bolting, and improve compost production. ... 1
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@yvonnevansickle534 years ago I like all your videos, but especially liked this one. Thanks so much for sharing.
For that milk carton scoop, if you rethink it you can make a basket to collect berries if you cut an opening in front of the handle, keeping the handle intact to thread belt, twine, ect through to tie around your waist. Larger cartons work best. ... 23
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@paulabeattie85654 years ago I watched your videos years ago and I am so glad that I have found you again! You are all grown up! :) 3
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@healthygreenbrave3 years ago Just got my copy!! Can't wait to grow more food than EVER this season! Thank you, Huw 2
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@patriciavincent50764 years ago Good ideas. I'd forgotten about some of these. Especially the comfrey. Thanks! 8
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@brynhomsy28014 years ago Huw, fantastic videos, clear, inspiring, and quick hits! Thank you, and I love your book! 2
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@mkeyankee96284 years ago Thanks sooooo much! I really enjoy your posts and the sharing of information! ♡ I plan on purchasing your book in the near future! Much love to you and those who read this thread!♡
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@darlatidwell62553 years ago Great garden hacks anyone can use. TY Huw. Your gardens always look great! 🙂🌱🌄 3
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@rayyg7863 years ago I absolutely loved the first video and excited for This One!
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@cltinturkey2 years ago I've been enjoying your channel for several years. I just ordered your book and can't wait to read it. Thank you for your always helpful and practical tips and techniques! 1
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@jayneteal-jeffery62834 years ago Looking forward to Wednesday’s vid. And Huw as my Granma always liked to say “You can please some of the people some of the time”.😁💕 4
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@1megalin3 years ago Dirty compost! Great idea! Thanks Huw for all the fantastic tips as ever! 1
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@eliev78444 years ago Great video. Thank you Huw!
I particularly liked the stones tip 2
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@maryellen61534 years ago What gorgeous, deep, dark garden soil! 1
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@chiefchick3 years ago I just bought your book!!! I hope to get it before Springtime planting!! Thanks Huw! You are awesome!
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@renatesiebke57234 years ago So I learned a lot to make gardening 2021 even easier, Thanks a bunch! 💐 4
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@redfaux744 years ago It is SO dry where I live. The buried water jugs were a great idea! Liked....
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@cherylpietrok59623 years ago Thank you so much for your gardening tips, you’re amazing!
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@federicobracamonte764 years ago You've convinced me Hug, im buying your book. 4
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@GoofieGardener10252 years ago Awesome hack with the jam jar and black pot. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
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@willowgrove6314 years ago Some really great ideas here Huw! I've been enjoying both your books too, and these videos are just an extra bonus! Take care 😊
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@Eon00074 years ago Great vid Huw, concise, interesting & informative! Keep up the good work! 😎👍 9
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@outdooroutfitters36582 years ago What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing.
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@yasminnilima23664 years ago Thank you for sharing so much goodies for the garden! Just luve it! Many hugs from Sweden!
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@Ka-ly8oi4 years ago I like your recycling ideas like the scoop and the oatmilk container for watering. 1
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@leladoksa3 years ago I am completely ignorant and very new in gardening. I find your videos helpful and motivating 2
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@paolomaggi81884 years ago Every your video is a concentrate of excellents advices. Thank you very much ! 2
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@Debbie47292 years ago This is such a beautiful garden-the type you wish you could have!
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@helenromanelli25443 years ago thank you so much for a good number of great tips for growing and supporting new plants. You pack a good deal into your videos! 3
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@pena8089 months ago Awesome video! Thanks for sharing all this valuable information! 👍🏽
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@Tom-yc8jv4 years ago You keep saying the Stinging Nettle is a weed, but it is one of the most nutrishus wild plants and tates great if cooked correctly! It's a cross between spinach and mustard with a hint of garlic. SUper easy to prepair too!! ... 44
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@inthekitchenwithangelaleelast year I adore all of your videos!!!! Im currently living in an apartment but I am taking so many notes for when I get my home. I will be getting your book soon. Thank you for sharing your gardening knowledge. Happy gardening from Florida USA ...
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@mjjayful4 years ago Great video! So many brilliant tips, thanks very much, from a very old but novice vegetable grower! 1
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@celestiaam79974 years ago You are really brilliant.Thank from Greece.
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@mariabentley64812 years ago You are SUCH a BLESSING with your tips/hacks....You are making things so much easier, especially for us who are just starting out 1
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@ausfoodgarden4 years ago Wow, I've seen a few of your videos before but I think it's time to subscribe.
I have used many of your 'hacks' for ages but you've shown me some simple things I'd never thought of.
Thanks so much and I look forward to learning more from you.
Best wishes from Melbourne Australia ...
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@MrsBullfinch4 years ago Thank You so much. These tops are brilliant. I have just started growing vegetables this year. These videos will help me so much. 1
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@yourgirlrosiee4 years ago This is a great video. I just started my garden in February and every month I add to it. I have 1 tomato plant that's over 6 feet tall! 3
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@southsidecarly74273 years ago Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to your upcoming video on slugs
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@rosenurse76873 months ago I am enjoying your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us. You are an amazing teacher!!!!!
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@mommaai22824 years ago Your tips are very useful! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Philippines! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 2
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@lsb90734 years ago I grow stinging nettles in a corner by my compost bin and harvest regularly to act as a compost accelerator and of course to make nettle tea fertilizer. 11
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@trevor33jan14 years ago I just bought your book mate, I look forward to reading and learning from it as i have just taken on an allotment. Thanks for the videos, Keep up the hard work and stay safe. 16
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@katubahsimcha70534 years ago love it! thanks for all the great tips! 1
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@welsh_vegan_allotment_holder4 years ago I like the dirty compost idea. Good ideas Huw. Cheers. 1
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@makola19704 years ago Thanks for sharing. Great hacks. Love Liz’s channel too 1
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@JudiintheKitchen2 years ago Thank you, Huw! I JUST ordered your book :) Looking forward to reading it!
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@vcie5154 years ago Great ideas, thanks a lot!
Especially for the "dirty compost" and the watering ideas. Supersimple but efficient...
Greetings from France! 🌿🌾🌱
...and happy gardening to you all! 15
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@astroed4 years ago This is an awesome channel, mate! I will be watching all of your videos and taking some notes over the next week. Already ordered your book on Amazon. 1
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@thefourseasonsinsweden2 months ago Thank you for sahring for so many ideas you have❤
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@simplifygardening4 years ago Love the camera work in this Huw. What lens are you using? Looks stunning. great tips by the way 30
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@stephanies62702 years ago Thank you for sharing your passion. i wish i lived in W. 15 years of gardening and there's always new discover.
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@mayfieldmanor53444 years ago So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Canada!
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@adriennespy65764 years ago Just found your channel, Huw. Great, practical ideas. thanks for sharing. 1
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@lynnegraham37554 years ago Just ordered the book. And now off to plant juice cartons!!