Farmer Nick

Replying to @Desert 🌵 Flower Greenhouse Restoration pt 3: Final Touches ✨⁣ ⁣ The hardest part of any project is the last 10% and Anna and I finally willed ourselves to finish the greenhouse since the weather was getting warm again. Here’s what we did to push this DIY across the finish line:⁣ ⁣ The black granite gravel perimeter was essential because this is where the plants will live. We wanted something that would drain well and also look great against the pottery. We chose bigger chunks (1-2inches) because we don’t want smaller stones getting kicked around onto the tile 🪴⁣ ⁣ Power washing this entire place was 10000% necessary. It was dusty AF from all of the work we’ve done, and cleaning off these tiles was oh so satisfying. Fortunately the greenhouse drains and dries super quickly so we can easily clean in here whenever we want 🚿⁣ ⁣ There were a few things we called in some help for too. We had our electricians install fans for increased airflow and heat pumps for temperature control (will make a separate video for this) and we had the painters do the trim along the windows. Our contractors also built us stairs that were up to code, but we totally could have done this ourselves in retrospect 🤷‍♂️⁣ ⁣ I’ve already started filling the greenhouse with plants and it is an absolute dream come true. Stand by for the next video as I show you what we’ve planted so far 🍊⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #greenhouse #conservatory #greenhousegarden #diyproject #homereno

Raised Bed Garden Build pt. 1 🥬 This is the project I’ve been waiting all winter for, and it was finally warm enough to get outside and lay the foundation for our raised bed garden. Here are some key points and tips: Why a raised bed garden? Raised beds provide some protection against smaller pests but the main reason I use them is to have complete control over my soil. In the coming weeks I will fill them with @Espoma Organic potting soil, raised bed mix and compost and then will plant my summer crop in late May 🍅 Why the cardboard and pea gravel? The cardboard is great for weed suppression, especially when you add another 2-3 inch of mulch or pea gravel. I like the pea gravel over mulch here because I don’t want to have to replace it every few years, and I do like the sound under foot. We used just under 20 yards of material, but renting the @Bobcat Company made the work fly by. I’ll also add additional flagstone pavers in between for optimal walking accessibility 👣 What are the beds made of? These raised beds from @Gardener’s Supply Company are my all time favorite and I have been using them for over five years now. They’re made of cedar, which is naturally resilient and durable, and are ideal for a four season climate. The beds are super easy to install and they come in all shapes and sizes depending on your garden’s needs 🛏 How will you protect it from animals? I’ve given up on the idea of creating a fully insulated garden outdoors but I’m going to install an 8ft deer fence along the perimeter of our backyard. I can live with the damage from wildlife knowing I have a greenhouse for anything that is particularly important, and this first year will be a major learning experience 🐿 Let me know what you think of this design and drop your raised bed Qs below👇 . . . . #raisedbeds #raisedbedgarden #raisedbedgardening #homestead #growfood

How could I not say hello? 😍 There are some plants you see in your daily life that are just too good to ignore, and every time I see this incredible Fiddle Leaf Fig I have to sit under its canopy. It’s hard to believe this thing is growing IN GROUND at a local grocery store, but it seems to be the perfect place for this stunning specimen 🌴 Naturally I had to walk out with more plants, so I bought a hanging basket chenille plant for the greenhouse 🤷‍♂️ 📍Colasanti’s in Highland, MI . . . #fiddleleaffig #flf #fiddleleaf #fiddleleaffig #ficus #ficuslyrata #greenhouse

We’re still together don’t worry 😉 ⁣ ⁣ I’m not exaggerating when I tell you that this tree limb fall was EPIC, but alas, the world will never see it. This @Fiskars Americas extender pruner is meant for smaller branches, but amazingly it was able to cut through this thiccc limb after half an hour of grueling work. Who needs the gym right? 💪⁣ ⁣ Anna felt so bad after, but she made up for it by helping with this oak branch hanging over the driveway. It wasn’t as clean of a cut, but we got the job done. Stay tuned for the next video to see what we did with it 👀🍄 ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #treetrimmimg #treepruning #marraige

Strawberry mint will blow your mind 🍓🤯⁣ ⁣ When planting mint this spring, it is probably best to avoid planting it in the ground with the rest of your garden.⁣ ⁣ Why?⁣ ⁣ Because mint is aggressive! It will quickly spread and takeover your plot, and make it difficult for neighboring plants to survive. I mean technically you could use it as a fresh smelling ground cover, but most people just keep it in a pot 🪴⁣ ⁣ I never used to plant mint in the first place, but once I discovered how many other varieties there were, I became obsessed. In this one planter alone, I’ve got apple, orange, lime, chocolate, pineapple and my personal favorite, strawberry mint. My culinary pursuits are going to be next level 👨‍🍳⁣ ⁣ BTW - this Growmeo self watering planter is so cool and I almost forgot I had it when I was unpacking all of my old garden supplies from LA. Definitely a unique addition to the house 😎⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #mint #gardentips #gardenadvice #hangingplanter #selfwatering #greenhouse