Ep. 77 Tips for Container Gardening #GoodGrowing
On this week's Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris chat about growing in containers. They discuss some unique plants they grow and cover why a soil-free mix is important, how they fertilize, some watering tips, and more!
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/-shjyu_ChKQ
1:01 What do we grow in containers? Ornamentals, veggies, and some unique plants.
8:44 Soil-free mix - why do we use it? Plus specialty mixes.
12:50 Benefits of soil-free potting mix
14:38 Selecting containers - material (plastic, clay, ceramic)
17:51 Selecting containers - Color
18:39 Some things to know when using fabric containers
20:41 Figuring out pot sizes
23:13 Improving drainage with gravel in the bottom. Does it work?
26:36 Fertilizing containers
30:49 Watering containers
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Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
On this week's Good Growing podcast Ken and Chris chat about growing in containers. They discuss some unique plants they grow and cover why a soil-free mix is important, how they fertilize, some watering tips, and more!
Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/-shjyu_ChKQ
1:01 What do we grow in containers? Ornamentals, veggies, and some unique plants.
8:44 Soil-free mix - why do we use it? Plus specialty mixes.
12:50 Benefits of soil-free potting mix
14:38 Selecting containers - material (plastic, clay, ceramic)
17:51 Selecting containers - Color
18:39 Some things to know when using fabric containers
20:41 Figuring out pot sizes
23:13 Improving drainage with gravel in the bottom. Does it work?
26:36 Fertilizing containers
30:49 Watering containers
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Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.
Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
