The Pruning Place

#pruningapricottrees #apricottreepruning #apricotreetraining This video is about training a young apricot tree year 5, which includes repair from ice damage. Host: Gary L. Heilig Horticulture Educator (retired) Michigan State University Extension

Gary L. Heilig, Horticulture Educator (retired) for Michigan State University Extension discusses the details. such as: Why do plant need to be harden off? what is the cuticle? What happens if you don't harden plants off? See what happen when tomato plants grown under different conditions are exposed to 2 days of direct sunlight.

Description: Are your vegetable garden seeds still usable? Gary Heilig, retired Horticulture Educator for Michigan State University Extension provides some insights including: How to conduct a germination test and materials needed. Seed storage and ideal conditions. How long are different seeds viable. Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2799154.f8c8c0 Burpee Organic premium potting soil https://amzn.to/2NLlcKN VIVOSUN 48"x20.75" Seedling Heat Mat and Digital Thermostat Combo Set https://amzn.to/2NPmpk9 3-Set Strong Plant Growing Trays with Humidity Domes for Seed Starting, Germination and Seedling Propagation, Holds 144 Cells in Total https://amzn.to/2LicuBW Oppolite T5 2FT 4-Lamp Grow Light Kit Fluorescent Ho Bulbs 6500K Indoor Horticulture Gardening T5 Grow Lights Fixtures 24W https://amzn.to/2MTA0r9 Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2799154.f8c8c0 (Affiliate link) #seed viability #Importance of seed viability # Factors affecting seed viability Affiliate Links: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases which helps with the costs associated with this channel.)

#Growing Outstanding Transplants Part 6 Transplanting #How to grow super transplants #What you need to grow healthy Transplants #Growing transplants at home is easy # Growing tomato seedlings Description: Gary L. Heilig retired Horticulture Educator for Michigan State University Extension continues his discussion on how to grow outstanding transplants. This segment focuses on: How to tell when its time to transplant. Pre-Transplant preparation. How to avoid damaging seedlings. Planting depth. Post transplant fertilization. Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2799154.f8c8c0 Burpee Organic premium potting soil https://amzn.to/2NLlcKN VIVOSUN 48"x20.75" Seedling Heat Mat and Digital Thermostat Combo Set https://amzn.to/2NPmpk9 3-Set Strong Plant Growing Trays with Humidity Domes for Seed Starting, Germination and Seedling Propagation, Holds 144 Cells in Total https://amzn.to/2LicuBW Oppolite T5 2FT 4-Lamp Grow Light Kit Fluorescent Ho Bulbs 6500K Indoor Horticulture Gardening T5 Grow Lights Fixtures 24W https://amzn.to/2MTA0r9

Description: This is part 5 of a series on Growing Outstanding Transplants. Hosted by Gary L. Heilig, retired Michigan State University Extension Horticulture Educator, topics discussed include seed planting depth, effect of soil temperature on germination, moisture levels, seed starting mats storing and protecting extra seed. Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2799154.f8c8c0 Burpee Organic premium potting soil https://amzn.to/2NLlcKN VIVOSUN 48"x20.75" Seedling Heat Mat and Digital Thermostat Combo Set https://amzn.to/2NPmpk9 3-Set Strong Plant Growing Trays with Humidity Domes for Seed Starting, Germination and Seedling Propagation, Holds 144 Cells in Total https://amzn.to/2LicuBW Oppolite T5 2FT 4-Lamp Grow Light Kit Fluorescent Ho Bulbs 6500K Indoor Horticulture Gardening T5 Grow Lights Fixtures 24W https://amzn.to/2MTA0r9 Affiliate Links: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases which helps with the costs associated with this channel.)

Part 4 of Growing Outstanding Transplants covers selecting seeds, hybrids vs heirlooms, seed longevity, selection criteria, award winning cultivars, etc. Hosted by Gary L. Heilig, retired Horticulture Educator for Michigan State University Extension #Growing Outstanding Transplants Part 4 Selecting Seeds #How to start vegetable and flower seedlings at home # Selecting seeds for home transplants #Guide to growing home seedlings #How to grow the best seedlings #DIY Home seedlings Description: Part 4 of Growing Outstanding Transplants covers selecting seeds, hybrids vs heirlooms, seed longevity, selection criteria, award winning cultivars, etc. Hosted by Gary L. Heilig, retired Horticulture Educator for Michigan State University Extension Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2799154.f8c8c0 Burpee Organic premium potting soil https://amzn.to/2NLlcKN VIVOSUN 48"x20.75" Seedling Heat Mat and Digital Thermostat Combo Set https://amzn.to/2NPmpk9 3-Set Strong Plant Growing Trays with Humidity Domes for Seed Starting, Germination and Seedling Propagation, Holds 144 Cells in Total https://amzn.to/2LicuBW Oppolite T5 2FT 4-Lamp Grow Light Kit Fluorescent Ho Bulbs 6500K Indoor Horticulture Gardening T5 Grow Lights Fixtures 24W https://amzn.to/2MTA0r9 Affiliate Links: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases which helps with the costs associated with this channel.)

Description Part 3 of Growing outstanding transplants discussing potting mixes. Instructor: Gary L. Heilig retired Horticulture Educator for Michigan State University Extension. Topics include: Difference between potting soil and dirt What is a soilless mix Difference between seed starting and potting mixes What extra ingredients can be found in the mixes Organic seed starting mixes. What does organic mean? Making you own mix Pasteurizing compost for making a potting soil Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2799154.f8c8c0 Burpee Organic premium potting soil https://amzn.to/2NLlcKN VIVOSUN 48"x20.75" Seedling Heat Mat and Digital Thermostat Combo Set https://amzn.to/2NPmpk9 3-Set Strong Plant Growing Trays with Humidity Domes for Seed Starting, Germination and Seedling Propagation, Holds 144 Cells in Total https://amzn.to/2LicuBW Oppolite T5 2FT 4-Lamp Grow Light Kit Fluorescent Ho Bulbs 6500K Indoor Horticulture Gardening T5 Grow Lights Fixtures 24W https://amzn.to/2MTA0r9 Music credits: And Awaken - Stings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100331 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Triumphant Return by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100169 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Eternal Hope by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100238 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Affiliate Links: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases which helps with the costs associated with this channel.)