Andrew Wilkinson

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Grip strength will NEVER be the same.

[Andrew Wilkinson @Monkeegrips]

Fungus Can’t Survive This Environment (PM 3)
 Think of it like tilting the floor under mildew’s feet. It’s science, and it works—here’s the trick.
 #gardeningexplained #powderymildew #bakingsoda #gardenfungus #plantprotection #gardenscience #organicfungicide #loweffortgardening

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What Soil pH Should Actually Be (Where Should Soil pH Be?)
 Most plants thrive in slightly acidic soil—here’s what range to shoot for and what it means for your garden.
 #soilph #plantcare #gardeningexplained #loweffortgardening #organicgardening #gardeningtips #vegetablegarden

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How Much Corn Do You Need to Grow?
For dry grain corn like popcorn or cornmeal, one 100-foot bed yields around 58 pounds — equal to 100,000 calories. Just three beds of corn can supply one-third of your family’s carb needs for the year.
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#cornharvest #graincorn #caloriegarden
growing corn for calories, flour corn, cornmeal garden, corn yield, corn garden planning, staple food crops, survival gardening

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Spinach: The Most Important August Planting
Fall spinach sets the stage for huge spring harvests. Plant it mid-August, give it shade and moisture, and let it overwinter under cover — your March garden will thank you.
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#spinach #overwintering #springgarden
overwintering spinach, fall garden prep, how to grow spinach, cold hardy greens, low tunnel gardening, spring greens planning

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How Many Potatoes Should You Grow Per Year?
A single 100-foot bed of potatoes can yield about 100,000 calories. So if potatoes are your main starch, you’ll need just three well-managed beds to feed a family of four for a year.
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#potatoyield #selfsufficientgarden #growpotatoes
how many potatoes to grow, potato calories, growing for a family, potato harvest yield, staple garden planning, root crop calories, year-round food crops

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Turnips: Underrated, Frost-Sweetened, and Easy
Turnips are sweeter after frost and give you both tender greens and juicy roots. Sow them late August through early September — and remember, deep watering prevents woody turnips.
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#turnips #fallgardening #coolseasoncrops
how to grow turnips, fall root vegetables, frost sweetened crops, turnip planting tips, zone 6 vegetables, easy fall crops

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🌱 New Project! Want weekly texts telling you what to plant — based on your garden zone?

I’m building a simple service that sends timely, zone-specific planting reminders right to your phone. No apps, no fluff — just helpful tips for what to sow, start, or transplant each week.

If that sounds like something you'd use, join the waitlist here (Link also in bio):
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This is perfect for:
✅ Raised bed & backyard gardeners
✅ Zone 5–7 growers (to start)
✅ Anyone who’s tired of missing the window to plant the good stuff

I’m starting small and launching this with help from the community — if enough people are interested, it’s happening.
Let me know if you join!

#gardening #plantingcalendar #gardenplanner #zone6gardening #loweffortgardening

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Why Baking Soda Works Against Fungus (PM 2)
 Changing leaf pH is the secret weapon. Learn the science behind why baking soda throws off powdery mildew’s game.
 #gardenhacks #gardenscience #powderymildew #bakingsoda #funguscontrol #planthealth #leafcare #loweffortgardening #organicgardening

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Winter Radishes: Cold-Sweetened and Crunchy
Winter radishes like daikon and Black Spanish love the cold and get even sweeter after a frost. Sow them in early to mid-August for crisp roots you can store for weeks.
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#radishes #fallroots #winterharvest
winter radishes, daikon planting guide, how to grow radishes, fall root crops, black spanish radish, cool weather vegetables

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One Big Warning About Baking Soda in the Garden (Baking Soda Warning)
 Too much of a good thing can ruin your soil. Before you treat with baking soda, you need to hear this.
 #gardeningmistakes #bakingsoda #soilph #gardeningwarnings #loweffortgardening #organicgardening #gardenhealth #plantcare

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When Should You Start Fall Seeds part 2? Timing by Zone
Planting in August means counting backwards from your first frost. For Zone 6, that’s usually around October 10 — giving you a 4–8 week window for fall success. Use this guide to time it right.
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#frostdate #fallplanting #zone5gardening
fall planting calendar, when to plant fall seeds, average first frost, garden planning by zone, zone 5 6 7 gardening, vegetable timing guide

[Andrew Wilkinson @Monkeegrips]

When Should You Start Fall Seeds? Timing by Zone
Planting in August means counting backwards from your first frost. For Zone 6, that’s usually around October 10 — giving you a 4–8 week window for fall success. Use this guide to time it right.
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#frostdate #fallplanting #zone5gardening
fall planting calendar, when to plant fall seeds, average first frost, garden planning by zone, zone 5 6 7 gardening, vegetable timing guide

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Thank You Channel Members!
Big thanks to our amazing channel members Jeri D. and Roxi 5! Your support helps keep these videos going. If you're still watching, drop the word “favorite” in the comments — it seriously makes my day.
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#thankyou #channelmembers #gardeningcommunity
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Corn Borer: The Danger of Relying on One Crop
The corn borer is a pest that can decimate your entire corn harvest. But it doesn’t touch potatoes, sweet potatoes, or sunchokes. This is exactly why I grow from multiple plant families — to guard against total loss.
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#pestprotection #cornborer #resilientgardening
corn pests, corn borer prevention, staple crop resilience, avoid monoculture, crop family diversity, pest management, sustainable gardening

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What If I Told You August Is the Secret Spring?
Your biggest spring harvests actually begin now. August isn’t the end of the season — it’s the start of a stealth planting window that sets up fresh greens in fall and explosive growth come spring.
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#fallgardening #winterharvest #zone6gardening
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How Many Calories Are Needed for 4 Adults?
Each adult needs about 2,000 calories per day—or 730,000 per year. For a family of four, that means 3 million calories! Here’s how I break that down to target the most efficient crops for year-round nutrition.
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#caloriecounting #selfreliance #gardeningmath
food for a year, calorie needs, garden calorie planning, growing enough food, nutrition goals, backyard farming math, family food production

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Never Rely Solely on One Crop Family
If your whole garden is potatoes, one disease could wipe out your entire food supply. That’s why I grow starches from different plant families—potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and sunchokes—to diversify and protect against failure.
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#diversegardening #croprotation #gardensafety
monoculture risks, crop diversity, disease-resistant gardening, food security, staple crops, resilient garden planning, prepping tips

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How Many Carbs Do You Need to Grow in a Year?
A family of four needs around 3 million calories per year—about a million of those should come from carbohydrates. Here’s how I split those calories across potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, and sunchokes to build a strong, resilient foundation.
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#carbcalories #survivalgardening #staplecrops
how many calories to grow, growing carbs, calorie crops, food self sufficiency, backyard staple crops, food planning, garden nutrition breakdown

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Aspirin Helps Plants Fight Like a Sheriff in the Wild West
In this creative explainer, I use a wanted poster and immune system analogy to show how aspirin tells your plants there’s trouble coming — so they can suit up and defend themselves.
#plantimmunity #aspiringardening #gardeninganalogies #gardeningtips #gardenfun

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Expectations: Start Small, Grow Gradually
Even after years of gardening, I’m only at about 10% self-sufficiency. This kind of food production is best done in stages—so don’t feel like you have to grow it all at once. Small steps add up over time.
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#gardengoals #realisticgardening #selfsufficiencyjourney
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