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06/18/2024

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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 ...

04/07/2024

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03/14/2024

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03/01/2024

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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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...

12/06/2023

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

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...

09/03/2023

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... 😉

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 - ...

07/26/2023

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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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...

06/11/2023

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!

02/27/2023

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???



Watch my video to understand the controversy:

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...

01/23/2023

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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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...