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Improved: Self-watering SIP Raised Bed (Wicking Planter) Construction Tutorial & Tips Although I've seen amazing results with my SIP raised bed, is it possible to make it even better? You'll see what happened to my self-watering planter after ...

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This upgraded double cup method will help you to grow massive tomato or pepper seedlings indoors, while making it easier to keep them watered. I've been using sub-irrigated, self-watering containers for my seedlings for more than a decade. I've come to realize how easy it would be to upgrade the old double cup method into a more advanced wicking cup system. This video show a variety of techniques and options that allow you to have sturdy container bases along with large water reservoirs. This makes watering SO much easier!

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Best Way to Grow Bigger Tomato & Pepper Seedlings 🌱 (Upgraded Double Cup Method Hack) This upgraded double cup method will help you to grow massive tomato or pepper seedlings indoors, while making it easier to keep them watered. Check out this...

This special pot design has super-charged my plants! It's a great way to encourage healthy vigorous root growth, especially with fruit trees. Even garden vegetables can benefit from root air pruning. Watch my latest video for more info: https://link.albopepper.com/airpot

Air Pruning Plant Roots! Superoots Air-Pot vs Ultra Oxy Air Pruning Pots: Review & Tutorial + Hack! This special pot design has super-charged my plants! It's a great way to encourage healthy vigorous root growth, especially with fruit trees. Even garden veg...

This passionfruit is a stunning plant in the garden or edible landscape. The amazing vine produces gorgeous flowers and delicious fruits! Learn all about them in my latest video.

ALSO: There's something you really need to know if you're interested... 😉

How to Grow, Harvest, Eat & Control: Maypop (Hardy Passionfruit Vine) Passiflora Incarnata -TIPS I'm getting loads of passion fruits! But you really need to know this before deciding to plant a passion fruit vine...0:00 - The amazing passionfruit!0:32 - ...

The day has finally arrived! The book is officially available. You can watch my latest YT video for details: https://link.albopepper.com/book

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback and contributed in a variety of ways. This finalized, polished project is a great way to get kids into horticulture. And lots of adults have enjoyed it too! 📗😮🌱



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Book Launch: Persephone's Quest for a Green Thumb - AL Gracian III (Kid's STEM Book, Horticulture) Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/447HJptLearn more about the book: https://link.albopepper.com/grnthumbPersephone’s Quest for a Green Thumb is a beaut...

My book project coming along nicely. I got my color adjusted press samples yesterday and it's looking amazing! Working on the audiobook and any last minute tweaks. 📖🤓🌿

A book for middle grade kids about plant science. Stay tuned for more updates!

The praying mantis is one of the most iconic symbols of organic gardening. For decades gardeners have had a high regard for mantises. Some would even repeat the myth that it's illegal to kill any mantises. Nowadays, some conservationists & gardeners actually go out of their way to destroy them, as though they are doing some great service to our ecosystems. What changed???



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Praying Mantis for Stink Bug & Spotted Lanternfly Pest Control in Gardens (Mantis vs Hummingbird?) Who should get praying mantises? Are mantises good or bad for the garden? Some people get worried about Chinese praying mantises vs hummingbirds. But what ab...

Since most plants are green, does that mean they don't use green light? The sunlight reaching Earth's surface is full of lots of green photons. Is most of that energy being wasted? Some people wonder why plants aren't black, thinking this would allow them to better utilize sunlight. Others focus on purple (Red/Blue) LEDs, expecting that color spectrum to be better adapted to plants. Is that true? Or is sunlight more useful for plants than people realize?

Watch this video to appreciate how much more efficient plants are at harnessing sunlight than some horticulturists ever realized!

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Grow Lights 101: Best Plant Growth Spectrum Color? White vs Red/Blue LED + What is PAR & ePAR Light? Do plants use more light colors than we realized? What does the latest horticulture research mean for grow lights? What's the best color spectrum for growing...

It's National Preparedness Month. Ready.gov is a great resource to help families to prepare for emergencies or disasters. With increasing threats of power outages and rolling black outs, having a source of backup power may be critical. This video shows how portable power stations can help out. What kinds of devices can they run? How do they compare to gas generators? Check out my latest video!


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Emergency 🔌 Backup: Portable Power Stations (Buying Guide) vs Gas Generators + OUKITEL P2001 Review Are portable power stations really able to replace gas generators? What are their limitations? What appliances can high end power stations run? How long will...

This simple self-watering 5 gallon bucket planter is a great way to grow vegetables in a small space. I've used it to conduct fertilizer and potting mix experiments. It's a good option for renters or people who don't have farmable soil. The increased water holding capacity makes it better than other designs and keeps your veggies well watered during brutal Summer heat! 🔥🥵🔥

How to Build BETTER: Self Watering 5 Gallon Buckets (DIY Wicking Planters) This improved self-watering Bucket system has a larger water reservoir without losing any soil capacity! It's an easy DIY garden project, perfect for urban o...