Fraser Valley Rose Farm

Picking the right climbing rose for your garden can be a bit overwhelming with so many great climbers and ramblers to choose from. In this video, I'll highlight some of the most popular and sought-after varieties of climbing roses, including some from David Austin, others from Kordes and Meilland. I'll also discuss the basics of how to train them in the landscape. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo Credits: New Dawn by © 1971markus CC BY-SA 4.0 Don Juan by Ann reg CC BY-SA 3.0 AT Laguna by CC BY-SA 4.0 Polka (own) Westerland by CC BY-SA 3.0 Rosarium Uetersen by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0 Eden by Geolina163 CC BY-SA 4.0 Roberta Bondar (own) Florentina by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0 Souvenir du Docteur Jamain (own) Sally Holmes (own) Ghislaine de Feligonde (own) Gertrude Jekyll by Andy Mabbett CC BY-SA 3.0 The Pilgrim by Leonora (Ellie) Enking CC BY-SA 2.0 Albertine by Spedona CC BY-SA 3.0 Buff Beauty (own) Lady Banks by Acabashi CC BY-SA 4.0

I've been working on a plan to escape my day job so that I can farm and garden full-time. It's finally happened: last week I worked my final shift as a perennial grower, and now I'm taking on the challenge of making my farm work financially and as a lifestyle. Wish me luck! If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

When you propagate plants using the cutting method, it's important to give special attention to the growing environment: light, temperature, air movement and humidity. In this video, I'll focus on light. The new cutting has limited access to moisture, so can't handle the same intensity of light as the "mother" plant, at least until it begins to root. One good way to get an idea of how much light you need is to use a light measuring app on your smart phone. It may not be very precise overall, but it can at least give you a comparison between the light levels in various locations. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

I was fortunate enough to connect with Serina and Ian at Red Roof Family Farm in Kelowna BC - a few hours inland from my own farm location. On their farm they produce a wide variety of vegetables and also cut flower. They feature these growing challenges and successes on their own channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YouCantEatTheGrass Serina was kind enough to give me a quick tour and answer some of my questions about the business. Their generosity and openness is much appreciated. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Mini roses are in a class of their own! Tough, relatively hardy, fast to rebloom, and if you choose carefully, you can fit more color into less space. I've added 20+ miniature roses to my personal collection this year, and in this video I'll show you some of the ones that are performing well (even now, at the tail end of my season). If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Here's my interview with Kimberley from The Rose Geek Youtube Channel. We cover a range of topics, including: upcoming projects in our gardens, pest management, David Austin Rose recommendations, climbing roses and companion planting. The companion video to this is a Propagation Q&A session hosted on Kimberley's channel. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/h5pt45XzlbA If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo Credits Westerland by Maja Dumat CC BY 2.0 Salita by Salicyna CC BY-SA 4.0 Rosarium Uetersen by Huhu Uet CC BY 3.0 Geoff Hamilton by Salycina CC BY-SA 4.0 Lady of Shalott by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0 William Morris by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0 Aubrieta by Ghislain118 CC BY-SA 3.0 All others are either public domain, belong to me, or were provided by The Rose Geek.

If you've ever wanted a larger greenhouse or polytunnel, this video will give you some insights into the kind of job it is to cover the greenhouse with poly. I'll also discuss some of the advantages of growing plants in the greenhouse. The extra control over the growing environment can allow for an early start to the season in your nursery business, and can help you to produce better quality plants faster. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

When you cut a branch from a tree, be careful to do it the right way - first thing is to relieve the weight of the branch. This means cutting further away from the trunk as your first cut. In this video, I show you how to make those first couple of cuts, and I also discuss the use of pruning sealant (or rather, advise not to use it!). If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Growing roses from cuttings is a great way to multiply plants (for free, if you don't count your own efforts in the cost!). In this video, I'll give you an overview of 3 kinds of rose stem cuttings, as well as three other common methods of rose propagation: layering, grafting and suckering. I have some older videos that go into some of the methods in detail: Semi-hardwood: https://youtu.be/211r10Jj_OY Hardwood: https://youtu.be/nLgSxBufENw Suckers: https://youtu.be/UKm1EgIRx-M As for the summary chart I showed during the video, you can download (free) the image from my website here: https://www.fraservalleyrosefarm.com/rose-propagation-methods-chart/ If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

A friend of mine is building a new moss garden in a ferny woodland area of his garden. I got a chance to look at this area early in development, just after he cleared away the ivy, lamium and other non-native plants. One approach to making a moss garden would be to apply a "moss milkshake" or buttermilk to surfaces, but from what I've researched, the better method is to "seed" the area with moss harvested from the local area. In this quick video I'll have a look at some of his new garden focal points and the work he's done so far. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Here's a tour of our farm as we prepare for our fall projects: skinning a greenhouse, reshaping the woodland path, installing a lavender garden, and installing a couple of new beds. Sorry this one turned out to be a bit longer than usual - but I'd be quite happy to take your ideas on farm improvements. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Here are some links to rose influencers on my "list": those I watch and listen to for good information and different perspectives in the hobby. I hope you'll give them a try! Michael Marriott http://www.michaelmarriottrosarian.org/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelrosarian/ Rosechat https://rosechat.podbean.com/ Teresa Byington https://thegardendiary.com/ Chris VanCleave Website: http://www.redneckrosarian.com/ Rose Addicts Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/340228486663784 Kenneth Rollins https://roseaddicts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroseaddict/ The Rose Geek Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLMrGbR5TFpsDLZ24aprFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284800443200767 Paul Zimmerman http://paulzimmermanroses.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AshdownRoses Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/58500441971 Brad Jalbert https://www.selectroses.ca/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSwv86Bag4IZCteDceaiDQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selectroses Der Rosenmeister http://derrosenmeister.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Der-Rosenmeister-Nursery-145662732159039 Youtube videos featuring Der Rosenmeister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5SKH3sF_7c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO8IWcfDRwo If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Wondering when to prune your hydrangeas? At the time I'm shooting this video (August) I'm going to throw up a caution on timing. Many hydrangeas set flower buds on older wood - so the mopheads, the lacecap, oakleaf and climbing groups will lose flowering potential with a late summer prune. You can still prune to remove dead, diseased or damaged stems or to correct major structural problems with your shrub. Other than that, it's maybe better to wait until the following spring comes and goes, and then prune after flowering. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo credits: Annabelle hydrangea by daryl mitchell CC BY-SA 2.0 Mophead hydrangea by H. Zell CC BY-SA 3.0

If you notice chewing damage on your rose, you may wonder what's eating your plant? Let's have a look at those holes in rose leaves. Careful inspection may reveal the culprit, and in this video I'll discuss some of the usual suspects: deer, rabbit, leafcutter bees, rose slug sawfly larvae, slugs & snails, Japanese Beetle, Rose Chafer and Rose budworm. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo credit: Leafcutter Bee by Bernhard Plank CC BY-SA 3.0

I use a WooCommerce/Wordpress online store for selling plants grown here at my backyard nursery business. Recently, I've integrated Square and Facebook, so that sales made through Facebook Marketplace or in-person on the farm also update the inventory on the online store. Here I'll give a brief overview of the eCommerce platform software I've chosen and how it all works together to help me manage my plant business. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Using a post pounder tool, some treated wood posts, and some rubber straps to support my standard rose trees (which are topheavy and leaning badly) and my laburnum tree (which is just prone to rocking in the wind). The only video I'm likely to post where you can't accuse me of talking too much! If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

How long do you have to grow a cutting until it's ready to sell or plant in the garden? I've put together this video to explain the full timeline and stages to propagating from cuttings, based on my own local climate. You will definitely need to adapt the timings to match your own growing season and conditions. I also made a chart detailing the steps and growing environment along the way. If you want a copy, you can find it here (free): https://www.fraservalleyrosefarm.com/timeline-from-cutting-to-planting/ If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out: Send a tip: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarm Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Or Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm

Peat is not my primary potting medium - but I do use it for some propagation. As an ingredient in a soilless potting mix, peat does a wonderful job of holding moisture. When mixed with lime, a wetting agent and the appropriate size of perlite for the use, the resulting potting soil supports fast growth for annuals, tropicals, succulents, veggies, herbs and a wide range of other plants. Here I'll also discuss the ecological debate around the harvesting of peat from bogs (focusing on the industry in Canada). Yes, there are concerns around sustainability, but that's true of just about every natural resource in Canada or the world. To me, it doesn't make sense to target the peat harvest as a problem. Here's the link to the article I mentioned on the Canadian Wildlife Federation Site: https://cwf-fcf.org/en/news/articles/for-the-love-of-peat_resource.html If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo Credits: Peat Bog by Jim Barton CC BY-SA 2.0 Sphagnum and other vegetation by Mélina Guêné-Nanchen CC BY 3.0

Yes, you can grow climbing roses in pots, so long as you manage all of their needs. A larger container is better - helping you to keep a stable soil temperature and consistent moisture/fertilizer. In this video, I'll show you some good climbers to grow in a pot on your patio or deck. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo credit: Clair Matin Rose by T. Kiya CC BY-SA 2.0

Edible plants everywhere! Mark Stephens runs a local backyard nursery business where he focuses his assortment on fruits, nuts, berries, tubers - anything edible and tasty, that's what Mark grows and sells. I'd like to thank Mark for taking the time to show me around his plant collection and also for giving an insight into how he runs his business. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo credits: Trillium erectum by Cephas (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 4.0 Brugmansia by Arria Belli (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0 Hardy Kiwi by joeyz51 (Flickr) CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Chokeberry by Mrigashirsha (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 2.0 Dead Man’s Fingers by MPF (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 3.0 Fig by H. Zell (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 3.0 Chilean Guava by Sciadopitys (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 2.0 Pawpaw by Plant Image Library (Flickr) CC BY-SA 2.0 Goji Berries by daveeza (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 2.0 Ground Cherries by Pen Waggener (Flickr) CC BY 2.0

It's well intentioned advice: "Leave the cuttings undisturbed - you'll damage the young roots!". My view is a bit different. I frequently check young cuttings in my propagation area for all sorts of things: leaf condition, new shoots, moisture and temperature. I also pull up my cuttings to inspect the base for the formation of callus, roots or early signs of rot. I find it useful to get early feedback on my cutting methods and growing conditions. Yes, I advise restraint once the cutting begins to "pull back" with young roots, but even then I'm pretty quick to tip a plant out of its pots to check if its rooted to the side. Are you a "hands-on" propagator? Or are you patient an well-behaved? If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

An improvement over the hose-end mixer, this fertilizer injection valve uses a siphon to mix plant food with your irrigation water. Here's a basic setup that can save you time and effort. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

I'm setting up a plant propagation room for my cuttings - indoors. In this video, I'll discuss temperature, humidity, artificial light, rooting hormones, and demonstrate a basic layout for all of my trays. Vivosun sent along some links and a discount code for products: Heat Mat:https://bit.ly/3ywIFEx Grow Bag:https://bit.ly/34hMDmi Wireless Thermometer And Hygrometer:https://bit.ly/34szasd VS2000 Grow Light:https://bit.ly/3ucRaRG 12% off coupon code for all products on website:FRASER12 If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/

Here's a follow-up to my prior videos on pruning roses, moving roses and other farm topics. Here are the videos I'm following up on: Transplanting roses: https://youtu.be/AVNR8oK0OWE Rose pruning example, climbing rose: https://youtu.be/qNPJrTaR1Nw Raised Beds vs. Bottomless Planters: https://youtu.be/LEnpRgdp9Ao Pruning: How low can you go: https://youtu.be/LyqvF506rck Rose Pruning the Easy Way: https://youtu.be/Y5QDGb0ZxwM Can I Fix a Badly Leaning Apple Tree: https://youtu.be/roftgQvqIQo Moving a Rose with an Excavator: https://youtu.be/NdQhVOnQQn8 If you find these videos useful, here are a few things you can do to help us out: Send a tip: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fvrosefarm Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Or Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm

Alfalfa tea is a liquid extraction of some of the nutrients and organic compounds in alfalfa - applied in the garden or in a plant container it provides relatively balanced nutrition to plants. Here I describe a simple mix: alfalfa and water for around 24 hours. Some recipes are much more complicated, including additional nutrients sources and organic additives, a fermentation stage, and even aeration. I'm not convinced that a tea (aerated or not) provides additional benefits in comparison to a direct application of alfalfa pellets to the soil. Here's one article discussing the science on compost tea: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/403/2015/03/compost-tea-2.pdf Here's one more summary https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2019-08-14-compost-tea-miracle-product-or-snake-oil I found another study where alfalfa tea applied at different rates did improve root growth - and more was better: but isn't this what we would expect? More nutrients should certainly help in growth (especially in a deficient soil) but I'd expect it tow work equally well with the addition of alfalfa directly or even with conventional fertilizer. If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/