Gardening Videos
Gurney's How-to Gardening Videos
Your destination for vegetable and seed gardening tips and how-to videos from the experts at Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co. Check out our gardening videos below! Hosted by some of our leading horticultural experts, the videos have topics ranging from detailed plant information, gardening tips, planting guides, how-to videos, to expert gardening advice.
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Gurney's Seed Starting Kit Instructional Video
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Gurney's Seed Starting Kit Video
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Li'l Big Apple Tree Video
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Benefits of Fruit Thinning Video
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Primo Cane Raspberries Video
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How to Plant Rhubarb Video
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Pawpaw Trees Video
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Pawpaw Seed Germination Video
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When to Pick Pawpaw Fruit Video
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Examples of Pawpaw Fruit Video
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How to Cut and Serve Pawpaw Fruit Video
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How to Prune a 2 year old Peach Tree Video
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How to Prune and Care for Blackberry Plants in Early Spring Video
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How to Prune Black Raspberry Plants in Late Winter or Early Spring Video
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How to Plant Asparagus in a Landscape Bed Video
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How to Train Currant Plants to Fan Shape Video
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Difference Between Trained and Untrained Currant Plants Video
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Grape Vine Pruning in Late Winter and Early Spring Video
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How to Prune a Grape Vine with Two Primary Shoots Video
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How to Grow Blueberry Plants in a Container Video
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How to Prune Tree Peonies in Late Winter, Early Spring Video
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How to Prune a large, four-year-old Peach Tree in Late Winter Video
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How to Prune an Old, Neglected, Out of Control Fruit Tree in Early Spring Video
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How to Prune a Mature Pear Tree in Early Spring Video
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How to Prune an Apple Tree in Late Winter and Early Fall Video
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How to Prune Currants in Early Spring Video
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How to Prune a 3rd-year Peach or Stonefruit Tree in Early Spring Video
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How to Care for Winter-Killed Blackberry Plants in Spring Season Video
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How to Prune Bush Cherry Tree Plants in Early Spring Video
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How to Plant a Fruit Tree Video
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How To Install A Tree Support Video
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How to Plant Grape Vine Video
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How to Care for your Indoor Citrus Plant and Winter Pollination Tips Video
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What to do with Black Currant Fruit Video
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A Quick Guide to summer Pruning Video
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Kiwi Plant Care Tips and Info Video
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How to Train Wow Fruit Now Tickled Pink Grape Video
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How to Install Tree Netting on Small Cherry Trees Video
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How to Install Tree Netting on Large Trees Video
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How to get the Most Fruit Production from your Black Raspberries Video
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How to Care for Grapes - Fruit Thinning Video
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Why Small Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry Trees are so Beneficial Video
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How to Grow Wisteria Vine as a Tree Video
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An Up Close Look at Beautiful Pawpaw Tree Flowers
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Benefits of Fruit Thinning: Thinned Fruit vs. Non-Thinned pt 1 Video
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Benefits of Fruit Thinning: Thinned Fruit vs. Non-Thinned pt 2 Video
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How to Thin Fruit, Basic Fruit Thinning Tips Video
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Grape Production After Pruning Video
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When and How to Thin Fruit on Peach Trees Video
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Carmine Jewel Dwarf Cherry Tree First Fruit Video
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Difference Between Bareroot Grape Plant and New Wow Fruit Now Video
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How to Thin Fruit on Apple Trees Video
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Pacas Coffee Plant Video
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Roasting Coffee Beans Video
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How to Spot Peach Leaf Curl & Grow the Perfect Peach Tree Video
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Prima Cane Raspberries Fruit Production Video
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How to Grow Onions from Seed Video
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How to Prune Lilac Bushes Video
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How to Use the Easy Pickin's Blackberry Trellis Video
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How to Grow and Sow Carrots from Seed Video
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How to Grow Lettuce from Seed Video
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How to Grow and Care for Potatoes Video
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How to Grow Radishes from Seed Video
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Overgrown Peach Tree Pruning Success Video
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Pink Pom Pom Redbud Video
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RazzMatazz WOW Fruit Now Potted Grape Video
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Continuously Fruiting Grape Video
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How to Prune a Small Peach Tree Video
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How to Prune a Medium-Size Peach Tree Video
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How to use Adjustable Plant Ties Video
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Kickstart Iris Video
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RazzMatazz Planting video
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Blueberry Echo Video
How to Plant Rhubarb: Tips for Growing Crimson Red Rhubarb from Dormant Crowns
05/06/2011
Felix from Gurney's walks you through the basics of planting rhubarb, focusing on the popular Crimson Red variety. Learn how to handle dormant rhubarb crowns, prepare the planting site, and ensure your rhubarb thrives in your garden. If you're new to growing rhubarb or want to ensure you get the best results, this guide has all the essential tips!
Key topics covered include:
- Preparing and Inspecting Rhubarb Crowns: Learn what to look for when you receive your dormant rhubarb crown, including identifying healthy growth points and ensuring the crown is firm.
- Planting Rhubarb Correctly: Discover the best way to plant your rhubarb crown, including proper soil depth and orientation, and learn the importance of adding rich compost for a healthy start.
- Caring for Rhubarb: Felix shares tips on watering, keeping the planting area weed-free, and what to expect during the first growing season for a successful harvest next year.
128K Views 417 Likes 27 Comments
How to Plant Asparagus in Landscape Beds: Tips for Beautiful Backdrops & Healthy Growth
05/06/2011
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to plant asparagus in a landscape bed, turning this delicious vegetable into an attractive garden feature. Asparagus can be more than just a vegetable garden staple—its ferny foliage provides a lush, green backdrop for other plants in your garden. Learn how to prepare the soil, plant asparagus crowns, and create a beautiful, thriving landscape.
Key topics covered include:
- Planting Asparagus in Garden Beds: Learn how to plant asparagus crowns in landscape beds, including tips on soil preparation, composting, and using super phosphate for a healthy start.
- Asparagus as a Landscape Plant: Discover how asparagus's delicate, fern-like foliage complements ornamental plants and can enhance your garden's aesthetic.
- Soil Tips & Care: Felix advises covering asparagus crowns, avoiding soil crusting, and ensuring the spears break through the soil for successful growth.
26K Views 30 Likes 1 Comments
How to Grow Radishes from Seed - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/radish-seed/c/109/ - In this video, Sarah from Gurney's demonstrates how to grow radishes from seed.
22K Views 58 Likes 4 Comments
Overgrown Peach Tree Pruning Success - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/peach-trees/c/33/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's follows up on our video on overgrown peach trees to show what a difference pruning can make on your fruit trees.
25K Views 123 Likes 11 Comments
How to Grow Onions from Seed - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/onion-seed/c/103/ - In this video, Sarah from Gurney's demonstrates how to grow onions from seed.
16K Views 28 Likes 3 Comments
How to Prune Lilac for Taller Privacy - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/shrubs/c/59/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to prune lilac shrubs for taller privacy.
240 Views 1 Likes 0 Comments
How to Grow Lettuce from Seed - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/lettuce-seed/c/100/ - In this video, Sarah from Gurney's demonstrates how to grow lettuce from seed.
14K Views 13 Likes 0 Comments
How to Grow and Care for Potatoes - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/potato-plants-and-potato-sets/c/80/ - In this video, Sarah from Gurney's demonstrates how to grow and care for potatoes.
26K Views 39 Likes 1 Comments
The Development of Our New, Exclusive Apples: Crunch-A-Bunch™ and Baker's Delight™
12/13/2016
Here we look at our two new varieties of apples: Crunch-A-Bunch and Baker's Delight.
9.2K Views 22 Likes 6 Comments
How to Grow & Harvest Black Currants: Tips for Home Gardeners
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's shares his top tips for growing, harvesting, and enjoying black currants. Felix highlights why black currants are an excellent choice for home gardeners, especially those looking for easy-to-grow, shade-tolerant fruit bushes. Learn how to harvest, clean, and use these antioxidant-rich berries in your favorite recipes!
Key topics covered include:
- Easy Black Currant Harvesting: Learn how to pick black currants easily without dealing with thorns and get tips on cleaning and preparing them for freezing or cooking.
- Health Benefits of Black Currants: Felix explains that their high antioxidant content, thanks to their dark, pigmented skin, makes them a superfood addition to your diet.
- Growing Black Currants in Shade: Learn why black currants are one of the few fruiting crops that thrive in full shade, making them perfect for north-facing areas or shady spots in your garden.
27K Views 100 Likes 12 Comments
Discover the Unique Beauty and Benefits of Pawpaw Trees
11/25/2009
Join Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery as he explores the fascinating world of Pawpaw trees. In this video, you'll learn about the natural growth habits of Pawpaw trees in their native habitat, ranging from northern Florida to southern Ontario and as far west as eastern Nebraska. Discover how these understory trees thrive in forests and how they transform when planted in full sun in your home garden.
Felix takes you to Gurney's research farm, where a four-year-old Pawpaw tree stands as a testament to its beauty and resilience. With lush, tropical-looking leaves and a striking growth habit, Pawpaw trees make a stunning addition to any landscape. You'll also learn about the insect-repelling properties of Pawpaw leaves and the exciting potential for anti-cancer research.
12K Views 40 Likes 6 Comments
Pawpaw Fruit Harvesting Tips | Ripeness, Care, and Handling
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery takes you through the process of harvesting Pawpaw fruits, focusing on their varying degrees of ripeness and the best practices for picking and handling them. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to growing Pawpaws, this video will provide valuable insights into recognizing the perfect time to harvest your fruit.
Felix showcases a selection of Pawpaw fruits, demonstrating how to identify ripeness by the fruit's texture and appearance. Learn why it's important to handle these delicate fruits carefully to avoid damage and ensure their quality. From the custardy consistency of fully ripe Pawpaws to the challenges of picking multi-clustered fruits without causing tears, Felix covers it all.
Discover the secrets to preserving your Pawpaw harvest, including tips on preventing fruit fly infestation and the best methods for picking fruit clusters at different stages of ripeness.
5.8K Views 14 Likes 1 Comments
How to Cut and Serve Pawpaw Fruit
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed and Nursery shares his favorite techniques for slicing Pawpaw, whether you prefer a clean, easy-to-eat option or don't mind getting a bit messy. Learn how to cut the fruit into slices or split it open to scoop out the delicious, custardy pulp. Felix also offers tips on how to pulp the fruit for use in various recipes, including how to substitute Pawpaw for bananas in your favorite dishes.
Additionally, Felix provides valuable advice on storing Pawpaw fruit to maintain its freshness. Discover how to use brown paper bags to help ripen the fruit or plastic bags with holes to slow the ripening process in the refrigerator.
Whether you're new to Pawpaw or looking for creative ways to enjoy it, this video is packed with practical tips and delicious ideas.
210K Views 378 Likes 57 Comments
How to Successfully Germinate Pawpaw Seeds
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery shares expert advice on the germination process of Pawpaw seeds. Whether you're looking to grow Pawpaws in your home garden or simply curious about their natural growth patterns, this video provides essential tips for success.
Felix explains the importance of planting at least two Pawpaw trees for proper fruit set, emphasizing the need for genetic diversity to ensure successful pollination. He also dives into the natural germination process of Pawpaw seeds, describing how they thrive in the moist, leafy environment of a forest understory.
Learn why it's crucial to keep Pawpaw seeds moist to maintain high germination rates and how the natural cold period during winter plays a key role in the sprouting process. Felix provides practical advice for handling and storing Pawpaw seeds to give them the best chance to grow into healthy trees.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this video will guide you through the steps to successfully germinate Pawpaw seeds and enjoy this unique and delicious fruit in your own garden.
16K Views 27 Likes 2 Comments
Primocane vs. Floricane Blackberries: What’s Best for Your Garden?
11/25/2009
Discover the best blackberry varieties for your home garden with Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery. In this in-depth video, filmed at Gurney's research farm, Felix compares traditional thornless floricane blackberries with the latest primocane-fruiting varieties, highlighting their benefits and growth habits.
Learn about the differences between primocane and floricane blackberries:
- Floricane Blackberries: Understand the two-year growth cycle, where canes grow vegetatively in the first year and bear fruit in the second year.
- Primocane Blackberries: Explore the new, innovative varieties that produce fruit in their first year, like everbearing raspberries.
These primocane blackberries, developed by the University of Arkansas, offer gardeners the advantage of harvesting blackberries in late summer to early fall of the first year.
Felix provides expert tips on growing these varieties, including how to manage canes for optimal fruit production. Whether you're planning to plant traditional floricane blackberries or the new primocane types, this video will help you decide on a bountiful harvest.
20K Views 23 Likes 3 Comments
Growing Everbearing Raspberries: Primocane vs. Floricane
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery dives into the world of brambles, focusing on everbearing raspberries, also known as primocane-fruiting varieties. Learn how these unique raspberries can produce two harvests in a single growing season, making them a valuable addition to any garden.
Key topics covered include:
- Primocane-Fruiting Raspberries: Discover how these raspberries bear fruit on first-year canes, starting at the tip and continuing down the cane. Felix showcases the popular 'Caroline' variety, known for its vibrant red berries and minimal thorns.
- Everbearing Raspberries: Understand why these are called "everbearing" and how they provide a continuous fruiting season from late summer through early fall, with a second crop in early summer.
- Growing Tips: Felix shares expert advice on managing your raspberry canes, including the benefits of pruning for a single, heavy fall crop or dual crops for extended harvests.
Whether a beginner or an experienced gardener, this video offers practical tips for maximizing your raspberry harvest and maintaining healthy, productive plants.
19K Views 29 Likes 1 Comments
Kickstart Iris Video
11/20/2024
Gurney's Kickstart iris promises stunning large blooms in the very first year of planting! While most other irises arrive as smaller rootstocks and only produce foliage during their first year in the ground, Kickstart is a noticeably larger, more mature rootstock.
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How to Prune Lilacs After Flowering: Tips for Rejuvenation & Bloom Management
04/08/2014
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to properly prune lilacs after their spring bloom to keep them healthy and thriving. Felix uses a mature 15-year-old lilac specimen to show you essential pruning techniques that promote new growth and ensure beautiful blooms next season. Whether you want to maintain a large lilac shrub or keep blooms at nose level, this guide will help you achieve the perfect shape and size.
Key topics covered include:
- Understanding Lilac Blooming Habits: Learn how lilacs bloom on last season's growth and why it's important to prune right after flowering to ensure next year's blossoms.
- Rejuvenating Old Lilacs: Discover how to identify and remove older branches to stimulate new shoots, enhancing the health and structure of your lilac bush.
- Pruning for Size Control: Felix shares tips for maintaining a more compact lilac, including techniques for hedging back branches to encourage lower blooms.
180K Views 500 Likes 34 Comments
How to Grow Wisteria Vine as a Tree
07/14/2010
Discover how to transform your wisteria vine into a stunning tree form with expert tips from Felix, Gurney's horticulture specialist. Learn the essential steps to properly support and train your wisteria, creating a beautiful tree structure to enhance any garden.
Watch as Felix demonstrates the process, from early training to a fully mature, self-supporting wisteria tree in full bloom. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this guide will help you achieve breathtaking results.
426K Views 2.4K Likes 106 Comments
How to Prune Tree Peonies: Managing Rootstock Shoots & Winter Damage
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery explains how to properly care for tree peonies, including managing growth from rootstock shoots and pruning winter-damaged branches. Learn the critical differences between grafted varieties and rootstock growth and why removing unwanted shoots is essential to ensure your tree peony thrives.
Key topics covered include:
- Identifying Rootstock Shoots: Learn to differentiate between grafted peony growth and rootstock shoots, which often produce less desirable flowers.
- Pruning Tips for Late Winter: Felix demonstrates how to prune tree peonies, removing rootstock shoots and winter-damaged tissue to promote healthier growth and better blooms.
- Tree Peony Care: Learn why pruning below the graft union and making clean cuts helps prevent disease and keeps your tree peony in top shape.
36K Views 37 Likes 0 Comments
How to use Adjustable Plant Ties Video
11/20/2024
These adjustable black ties are the simplest, most dependable way of supporting and stabilizing young trees. Wrap the tie around the tree trunk and the support structure in figure 8 pattern and secure its ends, allowing sufficient room for natural movement.
27 Views 0 Likes 0 Comments
Pink Pom Pom Redbud Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Denny Werner from Gurney's talks about Pink Pom Poms redbud, the flower's unique characteristics and the attributes that distinguish them from regular red buds.
24 Views 1 Likes 0 Comments
How to Prune Lilacs After Flowering: Tips for Rejuvenation & Bloom Management
04/08/2014
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to properly prune lilacs after their spring bloom to keep them healthy and thriving. Felix uses a mature 15-year-old lilac specimen to show you essential pruning techniques that promote new growth and ensure beautiful blooms next season. Whether you want to maintain a large lilac shrub or keep blooms at nose level, this guide will help you achieve the perfect shape and size.
Key topics covered include:
- Understanding Lilac Blooming Habits: Learn how lilacs bloom on last season's growth and why it's important to prune right after flowering to ensure next year's blossoms.
- Rejuvenating Old Lilacs: Discover how to identify and remove older branches to stimulate new shoots, enhancing the health and structure of your lilac bush.
- Pruning for Size Control: Felix shares tips for maintaining a more compact lilac, including techniques for hedging back branches to encourage lower blooms.
180K Views 500 Likes 34 Comments
Prima Cane Raspberries Fruit Production - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/raspberry-plants/c/68/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's demonstrates the fruit production of Prima Cane Raspberries.
4.3K Views 28 Likes 2 Comments
How to Spot Peach Leaf Curl and Grow the Perfect Peach Tree - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/peach-trees/c/33/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to spot peach leaf curl and grow the perfect peach tree.
11K Views 22 Likes 1 Comments
How to Grow & Harvest Black Currants: Tips for Home Gardeners
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's shares his top tips for growing, harvesting, and enjoying black currants. Felix highlights why black currants are an excellent choice for home gardeners, especially those looking for easy-to-grow, shade-tolerant fruit bushes. Learn how to harvest, clean, and use these antioxidant-rich berries in your favorite recipes!
Key topics covered include:
- Easy Black Currant Harvesting: Learn how to pick black currants easily without dealing with thorns and get tips on cleaning and preparing them for freezing or cooking.
- Health Benefits of Black Currants: Felix explains that their high antioxidant content, thanks to their dark, pigmented skin, makes them a superfood addition to your diet.
- Growing Black Currants in Shade: Learn why black currants are one of the few fruiting crops that thrive in full shade, making them perfect for north-facing areas or shady spots in your garden.
27K Views 100 Likes 12 Comments
How to Summer Prune Fruit Trees After Heavy Pruning | Improve Airflow & Fruit Production
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to perform summer pruning on a fruit tree that was heavily pruned earlier in the season. Learn how to manage excessive growth, improve airflow, and enhance the tree's overall health and fruit production. If you have a tree that has become too dense after severe pruning, this guide will show you how to get it back in shape.
Key topics covered include:
- Summer Pruning for Overgrown Trees: Learn the importance of summer pruning after heavy renovation to reduce interior foliage density and prevent moisture buildup.
- Improving Airflow & Spray Penetration: Discover how opening up the tree's center improves air circulation and allows better fungicide and insecticide coverage.
- Preparing for Next Year's Growth: Felix explains how thinning out excess shoots encourages better bud development and higher-quality fruit production for the following year.
9.2K Views 21 Likes 2 Comments
How to Grow Hardy Kiwis: Protecting from Early Frosts & Identifying Flower Buds
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery shares essential tips for growing hardy Kiwis, focusing on identifying flower buds, managing their growth, and protecting your plants from early spring frosts. If you're growing cold-hardy Kiwi varieties like Actinidia arguta, this video will help you understand where your fruit forms and how to ensure a successful harvest.
Key topics covered include:
- Identifying Kiwi Flower Buds: Learn how to spot the flower buds on last year’s growth and understand where your Kiwi fruits will develop.
- Protecting Kiwis from Early Frosts: Discover why early frosts can damage your Kiwi plants' flowering shoots and how to cover and protect them during spring to ensure a good fruit set.
- Pollination Tips: Felix explains the importance of having both male and female Kiwi plants for successful pollination.
71K Views 83 Likes 3 Comments
How to Roast Your Own Coffee Beans at Home: Easy Steps & Flavor Tips
04/08/2014
Sarah Negly from Gurney's walks you through the process of roasting your own homegrown coffee beans. In this third video of our coffee series, learn how to turn green coffee beans into delicious roasted coffee right in your kitchen. Whether you prefer a light roast or a rich, dark roast, Sarah shares all the tips to customize your perfect cup.
Key topics covered include:
- Roasting Coffee Beans at Home: Learn the basics of roasting your coffee beans using a hot pan, oven, or even an air popcorn popper.
- Controlling Roast Levels: Discover how to adjust the roasting time to achieve your desired flavor profile, from light roasts to dark, intense flavors.
- Tasting Freshly Roasted Coffee: Watch as Sarah grinds the freshly roasted beans and shares the satisfying moment of tasting homegrown, freshly brewed coffee.
6K Views 57 Likes 5 Comments
Preparing Coffee Beans for Roasting
04/08/2014
You've harvested the berries from your coffee plant - now to get them ready for roasting! Sarah Negley from Gurney's demonstrates cleaning and drying coffee beans prior to roasting.
Not all coffee varieties require Columbian weather to thrive! Our arabica variety can be grown in a planter or garden. Pick up your own hardy coffee bean plant at http://www.gurneys.com/product/coffee_plant.
57K Views 318 Likes 9 Comments
How to Cut and Serve Pawpaw Fruit
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed and Nursery shares his favorite techniques for slicing Pawpaw, whether you prefer a clean, easy-to-eat option or don't mind getting a bit messy. Learn how to cut the fruit into slices or split it open to scoop out the delicious, custardy pulp. Felix also offers tips on how to pulp the fruit for use in various recipes, including how to substitute Pawpaw for bananas in your favorite dishes.
Additionally, Felix provides valuable advice on storing Pawpaw fruit to maintain its freshness. Discover how to use brown paper bags to help ripen the fruit or plastic bags with holes to slow the ripening process in the refrigerator.
Whether you're new to Pawpaw or looking for creative ways to enjoy it, this video is packed with practical tips and delicious ideas.
210K Views 378 Likes 57 Comments
Gurney's Seed Starting Kit Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Check out how to use Gurney's seed starting kit and find never before success with growing healthy, hearty transplant ready seedlings for your vegetable garden.
64 Views 2 Likes 0 Comments
Gurney's Seed Starting Kit Instructional Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Jenna from Gurney's demonstrates how to start your own seed indoors using Gurney's seed starting kit.
207 Views 8 Likes 1 Comments
How to Grow Onions from Seed - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/onion-seed/c/103/ - In this video, Sarah from Gurney's demonstrates how to grow onions from seed.
16K Views 28 Likes 3 Comments
How to Successfully Germinate Pawpaw Seeds
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery shares expert advice on the germination process of Pawpaw seeds. Whether you're looking to grow Pawpaws in your home garden or simply curious about their natural growth patterns, this video provides essential tips for success.
Felix explains the importance of planting at least two Pawpaw trees for proper fruit set, emphasizing the need for genetic diversity to ensure successful pollination. He also dives into the natural germination process of Pawpaw seeds, describing how they thrive in the moist, leafy environment of a forest understory.
Learn why it's crucial to keep Pawpaw seeds moist to maintain high germination rates and how the natural cold period during winter plays a key role in the sprouting process. Felix provides practical advice for handling and storing Pawpaw seeds to give them the best chance to grow into healthy trees.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this video will guide you through the steps to successfully germinate Pawpaw seeds and enjoy this unique and delicious fruit in your own garden.
16K Views 27 Likes 2 Comments
Blueberry Echo Video
11/20/2024
Blueberry Echo is disease resistant, easy to grow and provides two crops in a year - first in June-July, then again in September-October! The vigorous plants look pretty in the landscape and are fairly easy to care for.
44 Views 2 Likes 0 Comments
How to Use the Easy Pickin's Blackberry Trellis Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Felix from Gurney's Seed and Nursery as he demonstrates how to set up Easy Pickin's trellis system on a blackberry plant and offers tips on pruning and improving the fruit output.
38 Views 1 Likes 0 Comments
How to Care for Winter-Killed Blackberry Plants in Spring Season Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Felix from Gurney's Seed and Nursery shows off a prima cane blackberry plant and explains the basics of early season care of winter-killed blackberries.
85 Views 5 Likes 0 Comments
Difference Between Trained and Untrained Currant Plants Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Felix, Gurney's horticulture expert shows off two currant plants and demonstrates the differences in the growth pattern and productivity of a well managed and a wild, uncared for plant.
41 Views 2 Likes 0 Comments
Prima Cane Raspberries Fruit Production - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/raspberry-plants/c/68/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's demonstrates the fruit production of Prima Cane Raspberries.
4.3K Views 28 Likes 2 Comments
How to Grow & Harvest Black Currants: Tips for Home Gardeners
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's shares his top tips for growing, harvesting, and enjoying black currants. Felix highlights why black currants are an excellent choice for home gardeners, especially those looking for easy-to-grow, shade-tolerant fruit bushes. Learn how to harvest, clean, and use these antioxidant-rich berries in your favorite recipes!
Key topics covered include:
- Easy Black Currant Harvesting: Learn how to pick black currants easily without dealing with thorns and get tips on cleaning and preparing them for freezing or cooking.
- Health Benefits of Black Currants: Felix explains that their high antioxidant content, thanks to their dark, pigmented skin, makes them a superfood addition to your diet.
- Growing Black Currants in Shade: Learn why black currants are one of the few fruiting crops that thrive in full shade, making them perfect for north-facing areas or shady spots in your garden.
27K Views 100 Likes 12 Comments
How to Grow Hardy Kiwis: Protecting from Early Frosts & Identifying Flower Buds
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery shares essential tips for growing hardy Kiwis, focusing on identifying flower buds, managing their growth, and protecting your plants from early spring frosts. If you're growing cold-hardy Kiwi varieties like Actinidia arguta, this video will help you understand where your fruit forms and how to ensure a successful harvest.
Key topics covered include:
- Identifying Kiwi Flower Buds: Learn how to spot the flower buds on last year’s growth and understand where your Kiwi fruits will develop.
- Protecting Kiwis from Early Frosts: Discover why early frosts can damage your Kiwi plants' flowering shoots and how to cover and protect them during spring to ensure a good fruit set.
- Pollination Tips: Felix explains the importance of having both male and female Kiwi plants for successful pollination.
71K Views 83 Likes 3 Comments
How to Maximize Black Raspberry Production: Identifying Canes & Pruning Tips
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's explains how to identify and manage black raspberry canes to maximize fruit production. In this video, filmed during the fruit ripening season, Felix shows you how to differentiate between primocanes and floricanes and provides essential pruning tips for increasing next year's fruit yield.
Key topics covered include:
- Identifying Primocanes vs. Floricanes: Learn how to distinguish between this year’s primocanes (next year's fruiting canes) and floricanes (current fruiting canes) to manage your black raspberry plants effectively.
- Pruning for Maximum Yield: Discover the importance of pruning and topping your black raspberry canes to encourage lateral shoot growth, which increases fruit production.
- Understanding Fruit Growth: Felix walks you through how and where black raspberry fruit develops on second-year canes, helping you manage your plants for better harvests.
83K Views 402 Likes 15 Comments
Apple Fruit Thinning Tips for Bigger, Healthier Apples
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's explains the importance of apple fruit thinning to help gardeners grow bigger, healthier apples while protecting their apple trees from limb breakage. When apple trees produce too much fruit, the weight can overwhelm the branches, causing damage. Thinning apple fruit clusters is an essential technique to reduce this stress and improve the overall quality of the fruit.
Key topics covered in this video:
- How to thin apple fruit for bigger apples
- Why thinning prevents limb breakage on apple trees
- How to identify the king fruit in a cluster
Thinning apple fruit is a crucial step for gardeners looking to increase the size and quality of their harvest while maintaining the health of their apple trees.
27K Views 67 Likes 5 Comments
How to Prune a Young Apple Tree for Strong Growth & Fruit Production
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's walks you through how to prune a young apple tree in its third year of growth. Learn how to promote a central leader, develop scaffold branches, and stimulate healthy fruit production. Whether growing apples for the first time or refining your pruning techniques, this guide will help you shape your tree for success.
Key topics covered include:
- Pruning Lower Branches: Discover why removing low branches is essential to avoid shading and promote stronger growth in higher branches.
- Encouraging a Central Leader: Learn how to select and encourage a strong central leader, which is key for apple trees, while removing competing branches.
- Stimulating Scaffold Growth: Felix explains how to make heading back cuts to stimulate bud growth and create a well-spaced scaffold system to support future fruit production.
60K Views 46 Likes 6 Comments
Managing Little Big Apple Trees: Tips for Optimal Growth and Fruit Production
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery discusses the unique management of Little Big Apple Trees, specifically focusing on a Sundancer apple tree planted in the fall of 2007. In this video, Felix provides valuable insights into how early fruiting affects the growth and development of these compact apple trees.
Key topics covered include:
- Early Fruiting and Tree Growth: Understand why allowing your Little Big Apple Tree to bear fruit in its second year can limit its overall size, keeping the tree small and compact.
- Managing Tree Size: Learn the importance of removing fruit during the first two to three years to encourage a stronger, larger framework for future growth.
- Balancing Crop Load and Growth: Felix explains how to balance fruit production with tree development, depending on whether you want a larger tree or prefer to maintain a smaller, more manageable size.
Whether you're aiming for a compact apple tree or looking to maximize growth, this video offers expert advice on how to manage your Little Big Apple Trees for the best results.
78K Views 40 Likes 4 Comments
The Importance of Thinning Apple Trees: Prevent Breakage and Promote Healthy Growth
11/25/2009
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery demonstrates the importance of properly thinning apple trees to prevent limb breakage and ensure healthy fruit production. Using a Fuji apple tree as an example, Felix highlights the potential consequences of neglecting to thin your apple crop.
Key takeaways include:
- Why Thinning is Crucial: Learn how failing to thin your apple tree can lead to excessive fruit weight, causing limbs to break under pressure.
- Proper Thinning Techniques: Discover the best practices for thinning apple trees, including spacing guidelines like leaving one apple every 4 inches and ensuring only single fruits per cluster.
- Real-Life Example: See firsthand the damage that can occur when apple trees are not properly thinned, and understand how to avoid this common gardening mistake.
This video is a must-watch for anyone growing apple trees, whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener. Proper thinning prevents limb damage and promotes better-quality fruit and a healthier tree overall.
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Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry vs. Tart Cherry Trees: Benefits, Harvesting & Care Tips
07/14/2010
Join Felix from Gurney's as he compares traditional tart cherry trees with the innovative Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry, a compact and hardy variety. In this video, Felix demonstrates the differences in harvesting and care between large cherry trees that require ladders and the smaller Carmine Jewel, which can be easily picked from the ground. Discover why the Carmine Jewel is an excellent option for home gardeners, especially in colder climates.
Key topics covered include:
- Tart Cherry Tree vs. Bush Cherry Harvesting: Learn the advantages of picking Carmine Jewel cherries without the need for ladders, making it easier and safer to harvest your crop.
- Cold Hardiness and Durability: Find out how the Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry, developed in Canada’s zone 4, withstands harsh winters and regrows even if damaged, thanks to its own root system.
- Fruit Quality and Benefits: Explore Carmine Jewel's excellent fruit quality. Its high sugar content (14 Brix), vibrant red flesh, and higher anthocyanin levels make it perfect for pies and other recipes without the need for food coloring.
59K Views 260 Likes 38 Comments
How to Harvest and Ripen Pawpaw Fruit for Maximum Flavor
01/15/2010
Join Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery as he shares expert tips on harvesting and ripening Pawpaw fruit for the best quality and flavor. In this detailed video, Felix explains the critical indicators of ripeness and provides guidance on the optimal time to pick your Pawpaw fruit.
Key topics covered include:
- Pawpaw Ripening Indicators: Learn how to identify when Pawpaw fruit is ready to harvest, including signs like a slight yellowing of the skin and a gentle give when pressed.
- Harvesting Tips: Discover the best practices for picking Pawpaw fruit to ensure it reaches peak ripeness, including allowing the fruit to further ripen at room temperature to achieve a custard-like interior.
- Fruit Clusters and Size: Understand the impact of fruit set per flower cluster on the size of your Pawpaw fruit, and why fewer fruits per cluster often result in larger, better-quality fruit.
- Shelf Life Considerations: Felix discusses the challenges of Pawpaw's short shelf life and why this unique fruit is best suited for home gardens rather than commercial grocery stores.
If you're growing Pawpaw trees or interested in adding them to your home garden, this video provides essential information to help you harvest and enjoy the sweetest, most flavorful fruit possible.
87K Views 178 Likes 24 Comments
How to Spot Peach Leaf Curl and Grow the Perfect Peach Tree - Gurney's Video
04/08/2014
http://gurneys.com/peach-trees/c/33/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to spot peach leaf curl and grow the perfect peach tree.
11K Views 22 Likes 1 Comments
Benefits of Fruit Thinning For Peaches (Part 2)
07/14/2010
In Part 2 of this video series, Felix from Gurney compares thinned and unthinned peach trees 4 to 6 weeks after thinning. The results are clear—fruit thinning makes a significant difference in fruit size and quality!
Felix demonstrates the effects of thinning by showing how well-spaced peaches on the thinned tree have grown much larger, with about 6 inches of space between the fruit. In contrast, the unthinned tree has clusters of smaller fruit that haven't expanded much since fruit set. This video illustrates the importance of thinning for achieving larger, healthier peaches and avoiding limb breakage due to overcrowded branches.
Key points covered:
- Comparison of thinned vs. unthinned peach trees
- Potential risks, like limb breakage, from not thinning your fruit trees
- Why thinning leads to a healthier, more productive harvest
Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/YL2jfEnzaOI
6.9K Views 19 Likes 3 Comments
Benefits of Fruit Thinning For Peaches (Part 1)
07/14/2010
In this Part 1 of 2 video series, Felix from Gurney's shares a simple yet effective technique for getting bigger, healthier peaches by using fruit thinning. Thinning is a crucial step for any fruit tree tor reduce the fruit load on branches, prevent damage, and ensure that your remaining fruit grows larger and sweeter.
Key tips covered:
- How to thin fruit by spacing each fruit 4 inches apart along the branches
- Identifying the best time to thin, especially when fruit starts developing under the old flower remnants
- How thinning helps prevent branch damage and encourages larger, healthier fruit
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/NJ2QFfdzfJM
13K Views 35 Likes 3 Comments
How and When to Thin a Peach Tree for Bigger Fruit
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's walks you through thinning a peach tree to ensure bigger, juicier fruit. Using the Flat Wonderful Peach Tree as an example, Felix shows how to easily spot and thin the young peaches, thanks to its unique red foliage that makes identifying fruit much easier.
Key topics covered:
- How to properly thin peaches for bigger, juicier fruit
- Tips for managing fruit load on peach trees
- Early care techniques for maximizing peach tree growth and harvest
27K Views 40 Likes 4 Comments
How to Prune a 3-Year-Old Stone Fruit Tree for Optimal Growth & Fruit Production
04/01/2010
Join Felix from Gurney's as he demonstrates how to prune a 3-year-old stone fruit tree to encourage healthy growth and maximize fruit production. In this video, Felix explains the importance of maintaining a solid framework while removing unwanted shoots that could hinder sunlight exposure and airflow. If you're caring for peaches or other stone fruit trees, this guide will show you how to shape your tree for success in its third year.
Key topics covered include:
- Pruning Objectives: Learn how to remove downward-growing and inward shoots to improve airflow, sunlight exposure, and overall fruit quality.
- Understanding Fruit Buds: Felix explains how stone fruit trees produce fruit on last year’s growth, helping you identify where fruit will develop and how to support it.
- Maintaining a Strong Framework: Discover how to manage the primary scaffolds to ensure the tree's structure remains strong while allowing for a healthy fruit load.
131K Views 278 Likes 14 Comments
How to Prune an Overgrown Peach Tree for Better Fruit Access
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery demonstrates how to correctly prune an overgrown peach tree, precisely the Flat Wonderful variety, to bring the fruiting branches within reach and improve overall tree health. If your peach tree has been neglected and all the fruit is growing high up, this guide will show you how to reinvigorate it for better fruit production and more accessible care.
Key topics covered include:
- Pruning Overgrown Peach Trees: Learn how to cut back the canopy and bring down the height of a neglected peach tree, making future fruit harvests more accessible without the need for a ladder.
- Open Center Pruning: Discover the importance of creating an open center for better air circulation and sunlight penetration, which promotes healthier fruiting and reduces disease risk.
0 Encouraging Low Shoot Growth: Felix explains how to promote new shoot and fruit development lower in the tree, so your fruit is within easy reach for harvesting and tree care.
365K Views 840 Likes 73 Comments
How to Prune an Older Peach Tree: Improve Airflow & Boost Fruit Production
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to prune an older peach tree to maintain a healthy structure, improve air circulation, and promote new growth for future fruit production. This well-maintained peach tree is a great example of proper pruning techniques that you can apply to your fruit trees.
Key topics covered include:
- Pruning Older Peach Trees: Learn how to make effective heading and thinning cuts to remove dense growth, particularly in the tree's center, ensuring better air circulation and sunlight penetration.
- Stimulating New Growth: Felix explains how to encourage new shoot growth for next year's fruiting wood by removing inward- and downward-growing branches.
- Managing Crop Load: Discover how to balance the fruit bud load on each scaffold to prevent branch breakage and ensure a healthier, more productive peach tree.
207K Views 332 Likes 15 Comments
How to Prune Peach Trees in Their Second Year | Essential Tips for Stone Fruit Trees
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery shares expert advice on pruning peach trees during their second year of growth. Whether growing peaches, plums, or cherries, this guide provides essential pruning techniques for shaping and maintaining healthy stone fruit trees.
Key topics covered include:
- Pruning Second-Year Peach Trees: Learn the importance of removing lower limbs that could interfere with mowing or cause fruit to hang too close to the ground.
- Building the Tree’s Framework: Discover how to identify and preserve primary branches, or "scaffolds," that will support future fruit loads and create an open center for optimal growth.
- Encouraging Healthy Fruit Production: Felix explains how to manage your tree's fruiting in the second year, ensuring you don’t overload young branches with heavy fruit while enjoying a small crop.
This video is perfect for home gardeners looking to get the most out of their peach, plum, or cherry trees, with easy-to-follow pruning tips to promote healthy growth and future harvests.
93K Views 186 Likes 4 Comments
How to Net a Dwarf Cherry Tree: Protect Your Carmine Jewel from Birds
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to net a Carmine Jewel dwarf cherry tree to protect your fruit from birds. In this video, Felix explains the importance of using the right netting size. He shows how easy it is to cover a smaller cherry variety like Carmine Jewel compared to larger tart cherry trees.
Key topics covered include:
- Choosing the Right Netting: Learn why using netting with quarter-inch squares is ideal for keeping birds out of your cherry tree without getting their feet caught.
- Easy Netting for Dwarf Cherries: Felix highlights the convenience of netting a Carmine Jewel dwarf cherry, which only grows to 6-7 feet, making it much easier to manage than larger fruit trees.
- Securing the Netting: Discover how to wrap and tie the netting around the base of your tree to prevent birds from sneaking in underneath while keeping access easy for harvesting.
31K Views 60 Likes 9 Comments
How to Cover a Large Cherry Tree with Netting: Protect Your Fruit from Birds
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to properly cover a large tart cherry tree with netting to protect your ripening fruit from birds. Learn how to set up netting without damaging your tree or fruit, ensuring a successful harvest.
Key topics covered include:
- Choosing the Right Netting: Felix discusses the importance of using a fine nylon mesh with small openings (around 1/4 inch) to prevent birds from getting caught while still allowing airflow.
- How to Install Tree Netting: Watch how to safely drape netting over a large cherry tree using bamboo poles to avoid damaging limbs and fruit.
- Securing the Netting: Learn how to tie off the base of the net around the tree trunk to prevent birds from sneaking in underneath, ensuring your fruit stays protected until harvest.
164K Views 256 Likes 44 Comments
Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry vs. Tart Cherry Trees: Benefits, Harvesting & Care Tips
07/14/2010
Join Felix from Gurney's as he compares traditional tart cherry trees with the innovative Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry, a compact and hardy variety. In this video, Felix demonstrates the differences in harvesting and care between large cherry trees that require ladders and the smaller Carmine Jewel, which can be easily picked from the ground. Discover why the Carmine Jewel is an excellent option for home gardeners, especially in colder climates.
Key topics covered include:
- Tart Cherry Tree vs. Bush Cherry Harvesting: Learn the advantages of picking Carmine Jewel cherries without the need for ladders, making it easier and safer to harvest your crop.
- Cold Hardiness and Durability: Find out how the Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry, developed in Canada’s zone 4, withstands harsh winters and regrows even if damaged, thanks to its own root system.
- Fruit Quality and Benefits: Explore Carmine Jewel's excellent fruit quality. Its high sugar content (14 Brix), vibrant red flesh, and higher anthocyanin levels make it perfect for pies and other recipes without the need for food coloring.
59K Views 260 Likes 38 Comments
First U.S. Ripening of Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry Variety
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's shares his excitement over the first-ever ripening of the Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry in the U.S. This unique dwarf cherry variety, planted in the fall of 2007 in Ohio (Zone 5), is now producing a beautiful crop in early summer 2010, offering early ripening compared to other tart cherries.
Key points covered in this video:
- Heavy crop load on a young Carmine Jewel plant
- Comparison to other tart cherry varieties in terms of ripening time
- Background on the Carmine Jewel’s breeding and growing conditions
Watch to learn more about this exciting cherry variety, and check out our other videos for tips on pruning, container growing, and care for your Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry.
15K Views 42 Likes 9 Comments
Growing Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry in Containers: Tips for Small Spaces
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery introduces the Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry, a popular cherry variety from the University of Saskatchewan, perfect for growing in containers or small spaces. Learn how to grow this productive fruiting shrub in a whiskey barrel planter, which is ideal for patios or areas with limited space or poor soil.
Key topics covered include:
- Growing Carmine Jewel in Containers: Discover the benefits of planting Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry in a container and how to train it into a small tree for your patio or garden.
Tree Size and Fruit Production: Learn about the growth habits of Carmine Jewel, which can reach up to 6 feet tall, and see early fruit bud development on this 3-year-old plant.
- Pruning Tips: Felix demonstrates techniques for removing dead or crossing limbs, ensuring a healthy, open framework for optimal growth and fruit production.
If you want to grow fruit in small spaces or want a beautiful, compact cherry tree on your patio, this video provides all the tips you need to succeed!
32K Views 67 Likes 6 Comments
Continuously Fruiting Grape Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Felix from Gurney's shows off the amazing continuously fruiting quality of the new RazzMatazz grape.
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RazzMatazz WOW Fruit Now! Potted Grape Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Felix from Gurney's as he shows off the new RazzMatazz grape growing in a patio area, discusses the grape's amazing virtues and growth culture.
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How to Care for Grapes - Fruit Thinning Video
11/20/2024
In this video, Felix from Gurney's details the essentials of caring for your grape or berry plants.
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How to Train & Prune Tickled Pink™ Grapes for Strong Growth | Grape Care Tips
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to properly train and prune Tickled Pink™ grapes to ensure strong vertical growth and prepare for a bountiful harvest. Learn how to manage vine growth, tie up your shoots, and redirect energy into the main shoot for faster establishment and better fruit production.
Key topics covered include:
- Training Grape Vines: Felix shows how to tie up the most vigorous shoots using stretchy tie material that supports the vine without damaging it, ensuring it grows securely along a support wire.
- Pinching Out Growth Tips: Learn how to pinch out growth tips from unwanted shoots to redirect energy into the main shoot, encouraging healthy upward growth.
- Preparing for Harvest: Felix explains the steps needed to ensure your Tickled Pink™ grapes grow strong and healthy, with a look ahead to the upcoming fruit ripening season.
22K Views 38 Likes 2 Comments
How to Thin Grape Clusters for Better Fruit: Mid-Summer Grape Care Tips
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery provides essential mid-summer grape care tips, focusing on thinning grape clusters for healthier fruit development. In this video, Felix explains the importance of removing excess grape clusters from each shoot to improve air circulation, boost sugar development, and increase berry size.
Key topics covered include:
- Grape Cluster Thinning: Learn the best practices for thinning grape clusters, leaving just one cluster per shoot to ensure optimal fruit quality and sugar content.
- Timing for Thinning: Discover the ideal time to thin your grape clusters after fruit set to achieve larger berries and better overall grape production.
- Mid-Summer Grape Care: Felix shares insights on managing grape vines during the growing season to maximize the health and productivity of your vineyard.
144K Views 260 Likes 6 Comments
Essential Grape Care: Post-Pruning Growth and Fungicide Timing for Healthy Vines
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates the post-pruning progress of mature grapevines that have been trellised into a single curtain. If you’ve watched the pruning video from the dormant season, this is the same vine, and Felix shows how the buds left after pruning have now extended into 12 to 14 inches of growth. He also highlights the development of flower clusters on these shoots, which are still in tight bud formation.
Key topics covered:
- Post-pruning grapevine growth and flower cluster identification
- Optimal timing for fungicide application to protect your grapevines
- How to prepare your grapevines for a successful growing season
21K Views 63 Likes 0 Comments
Bare Root vs. Potted Grapes for Faster Growth and Fruit Production
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney shares valuable insights on growing grapevines. He discusses the differences between bare root and potted grape plants and demonstrates how to properly plant and care for both types. He showcases the benefits of each for quicker establishment and fruit production.
Key topics covered:
- How to plant bare root and potted grapevines
- Tips for training grapevines for optimal growth and fruit production
- How to encourage fruit development in the first year of planting
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this video provides essential tips for growing healthy, productive grapevines. Watch to learn how to get the best results from your grape plants, and don't forget to subscribe for more gardening tips!
15K Views 26 Likes 0 Comments
How to Plant Bare Root Grapes: Step-by-Step Guide for Successful Grape Growing
04/13/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery walks you through planting bare root grapes in your garden or vineyard. Learn the essential tips for ensuring a healthy root system, proper soil preparation, and successful vine establishment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this guide provides all the information you need for a successful grape planting.
Key topics covered include:
- Preparing Bare Root Grapes for Planting: Discover how to protect grape roots from drying out by using wet burlap or soaking them in water before planting.
- Digging the Planting Hole: Learn how to clear away weeds and dig the correct size hole to ensure the grape’s root system is well-covered beneath the soil line.
- Soil Preparation and Watering: Understand the importance of using good soil texture and organic matter to promote root growth and how to water your new grape plant to eliminate air pockets around the roots.
- Trellising for Grape Vines: Felix shares tips on positioning bamboo or a trellis to train your new grape shoots during the growing season.
If you plan to grow grapes at home, this video provides everything you need to know to get started!
613K Views 1.3K Likes 93 Comments
How to Train & Prune Tickled Pink™ Grapes for Strong Growth | Grape Care Tips
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's demonstrates how to properly train and prune Tickled Pink™ grapes to ensure strong vertical growth and prepare for a bountiful harvest. Learn how to manage vine growth, tie up your shoots, and redirect energy into the main shoot for faster establishment and better fruit production.
Key topics covered include:
- Training Grape Vines: Felix shows how to tie up the most vigorous shoots using stretchy tie material that supports the vine without damaging it, ensuring it grows securely along a support wire.
- Pinching Out Growth Tips: Learn how to pinch out growth tips from unwanted shoots to redirect energy into the main shoot, encouraging healthy upward growth.
- Preparing for Harvest: Felix explains the steps needed to ensure your Tickled Pink™ grapes grow strong and healthy, with a look ahead to the upcoming fruit ripening season.
22K Views 38 Likes 2 Comments
How to Thin Grape Clusters for Better Fruit: Mid-Summer Grape Care Tips
07/14/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery provides essential mid-summer grape care tips, focusing on thinning grape clusters for healthier fruit development. In this video, Felix explains the importance of removing excess grape clusters from each shoot to improve air circulation, boost sugar development, and increase berry size.
Key topics covered include:
- Grape Cluster Thinning: Learn the best practices for thinning grape clusters, leaving just one cluster per shoot to ensure optimal fruit quality and sugar content.
- Timing for Thinning: Discover the ideal time to thin your grape clusters after fruit set to achieve larger berries and better overall grape production.
- Mid-Summer Grape Care: Felix shares insights on managing grape vines during the growing season to maximize the health and productivity of your vineyard.
144K Views 260 Likes 6 Comments
How to Plant Bare Root Grapes: Step-by-Step Guide for Successful Grape Growing
04/13/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery walks you through planting bare root grapes in your garden or vineyard. Learn the essential tips for ensuring a healthy root system, proper soil preparation, and successful vine establishment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this guide provides all the information you need for a successful grape planting.
Key topics covered include:
- Preparing Bare Root Grapes for Planting: Discover how to protect grape roots from drying out by using wet burlap or soaking them in water before planting.
- Digging the Planting Hole: Learn how to clear away weeds and dig the correct size hole to ensure the grape’s root system is well-covered beneath the soil line.
- Soil Preparation and Watering: Understand the importance of using good soil texture and organic matter to promote root growth and how to water your new grape plant to eliminate air pockets around the roots.
- Trellising for Grape Vines: Felix shares tips on positioning bamboo or a trellis to train your new grape shoots during the growing season.
If you plan to grow grapes at home, this video provides everything you need to know to get started!
613K Views 1.3K Likes 93 Comments
How to Train & Prune Young Grape Vines for a Single Cordon System | Year 2 Grape Care Tips
04/01/2010
Join Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery as he walks you through training and pruning young grape vines in their second year. In this video, Felix focuses on developing a strong grapevine framework using the single cordon and curtain system, ensuring optimal growth and fruit production for future seasons.
Key topics covered include:
- Training Grape Vines: Learn how to identify and train the best primary shoot for vertical growth while removing weaker canes to create a strong, productive vine.
- Single Cordon System: Felix explains how to train grape vines along a bamboo or trellis, developing a single cordon for better sunlight exposure and a more manageable fruiting system.
- Pruning Techniques: Discover the importance of pruning excess growth to promote healthy bud development and prepare your vines for a successful fruiting season.
50K Views 79 Likes 3 Comments
How to Prune & Train Grape Vines for Maximum Productivity | Late Winter Grape Care Tips
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery walks you through essential grape vine care during the late winter season. In this video, Felix demonstrates how to properly prune and train a 4-year-old grapevine using a single curtain system for optimal productivity.
Key topics covered include:
- Late Winter Pruning: Learn how to prune last season's growth, cutting canes back to two or three buds for balanced growth and better fruit production.
- Training Grape Vines: Discover how to train your primary shoots along a top wire for a single curtain system, which maximizes yield and simplifies care.
- Bud Identification: Felix shows how to identify flower buds and future grape clusters, preparing your vines for a successful growing season.
454K Views 1.3K Likes 46 Comments
Growing Pawpaw Trees: Flowering, Fruit Set, and Frost Protection Tips
07/14/2010
Join Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery as he walks you through the fascinating flowering process of Pawpaw trees. In this video, filmed in mid-to-late spring, Felix highlights Pawpaws' unique bloom and fruiting stages, including tips on managing their staggered flowering season and protecting your crop from late frost damage.
Key topics covered include:
- Pawpaw Flowering and Fruit Set: See how Pawpaw trees bloom at different times, allowing for extended pollination and fruit set, even in challenging spring conditions.
- Frost Protection: Learn how Pawpaw trees can handle late frosts, with secondary blooms providing a backup to ensure a successful fruit crop.
- Caring for Pawpaw Trees: Felix shares essential care tips for maximizing fruit production and keeping your Pawpaw trees healthy all season long.
8K Views 16 Likes 4 Comments
How to Grow Citrus in Containers: Care Tips & Ensuring Fruit Set Success
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's shares expert tips on how to grow healthy citrus plants in containers and achieve a successful fruit set. Whether you're growing lemons, limes, oranges, this video covers everything from nutrient care to hand-pollination techniques for indoor citrus plants.
Key topics covered include:
- Nutrient Deficiency Signs: Learn how to identify yellowing leaves caused by nutrient deficiencies and how to correct them using a water-soluble fertilizer spray.
- Proper Fertilization: Felix demonstrates how to mix and apply liquid fertilizer to keep your citrus plants thriving.
- Hand Pollination Techniques: Discover how to hand-pollinate your citrus flowers to ensure proper fruit set when growing indoors, where natural pollinators like bees aren't available.
24K Views 22 Likes 2 Comments
How to Grow Citrus in Containers: Care Tips & Ensuring Fruit Set Success
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's shares expert tips on how to grow healthy citrus plants in containers and achieve a successful fruit set. Whether you're growing lemons, limes, oranges, this video covers everything from nutrient care to hand-pollination techniques for indoor citrus plants.
Key topics covered include:
- Nutrient Deficiency Signs: Learn how to identify yellowing leaves caused by nutrient deficiencies and how to correct them using a water-soluble fertilizer spray.
- Proper Fertilization: Felix demonstrates how to mix and apply liquid fertilizer to keep your citrus plants thriving.
- Hand Pollination Techniques: Discover how to hand-pollinate your citrus flowers to ensure proper fruit set when growing indoors, where natural pollinators like bees aren't available.
24K Views 22 Likes 2 Comments
How to Grow Blueberries in Containers | Tips for High Yields & Container Size
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery explains how to successfully grow blueberries in containers, using a whiskey barrel for optimal results. Container gardening can offer a productive solution, whether you're growing blueberries on a patio or have alkaline soil that makes in-ground planting difficult. Felix shares insights on choosing the right container size, soil media, and care tips to ensure a bountiful blueberry harvest.
Key topics covered include:
- Ideal Container Size: Learn why a whiskey barrel-sized container is perfect for growing blueberries and how it promotes healthy root growth and higher yields.
- Blueberry Media: Discover the best soil mix for blueberries, especially if your natural soil isn’t acidic enough to support their growth.
- Fruiting Buds & Harvest: See how to identify fruiting buds and understand how blueberries form on last year's growth, leading to a fruitful harvest after a few seasons.
50K Views 100 Likes 9 Comments
How to Prune Tree Peonies: Managing Rootstock Shoots & Winter Damage
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery explains how to properly care for tree peonies, including managing growth from rootstock shoots and pruning winter-damaged branches. Learn the critical differences between grafted varieties and rootstock growth and why removing unwanted shoots is essential to ensure your tree peony thrives.
Key topics covered include:
- Identifying Rootstock Shoots: Learn to differentiate between grafted peony growth and rootstock shoots, which often produce less desirable flowers.
- Pruning Tips for Late Winter: Felix demonstrates how to prune tree peonies, removing rootstock shoots and winter-damaged tissue to promote healthier growth and better blooms.
- Tree Peony Care: Learn why pruning below the graft union and making clean cuts helps prevent disease and keeps your tree peony in top shape.
36K Views 37 Likes 0 Comments
How to Prune Asian Pear Trees: Developing a Strong Framework for Fruit Production
04/01/2010
Felix from Gurney's Seed & Nursery demonstrates how to prune an Asian pear tree to encourage healthy scaffold branch development and improve fruit yield. Learn how to strategically cut your pear tree’s primary leader and branches to ensure optimal sunlight exposure and fruit production.
Key topics covered include:
- Pruning Asian Pear Trees: Felix shows how to prune back competing leaders and remove branches that are shading lower limbs to create an ideal framework for future growth.
- Developing Scaffold Branches: Learn the importance of scaffold branches for supporting fruit production and how to position them properly for balanced growth.
- Stimulating New Growth: Discover how to use heading back cuts on the central leader to stimulate new shoot growth for future branching and fruiting.
135K Views 197 Likes 14 Comments
How to Roast Your Own Coffee Beans at Home: Easy Steps & Flavor Tips
04/08/2014
Sarah Negly from Gurney's walks you through the process of roasting your own homegrown coffee beans. In this third video of our coffee series, learn how to turn green coffee beans into delicious roasted coffee right in your kitchen. Whether you prefer a light roast or a rich, dark roast, Sarah shares all the tips to customize your perfect cup.
Key topics covered include:
- Roasting Coffee Beans at Home: Learn the basics of roasting your coffee beans using a hot pan, oven, or even an air popcorn popper.
- Controlling Roast Levels: Discover how to adjust the roasting time to achieve your desired flavor profile, from light roasts to dark, intense flavors.
- Tasting Freshly Roasted Coffee: Watch as Sarah grinds the freshly roasted beans and shares the satisfying moment of tasting homegrown, freshly brewed coffee.
6K Views 57 Likes 5 Comments
Preparing Coffee Beans for Roasting
04/08/2014
You've harvested the berries from your coffee plant - now to get them ready for roasting! Sarah Negley from Gurney's demonstrates cleaning and drying coffee beans prior to roasting.
Not all coffee varieties require Columbian weather to thrive! Our arabica variety can be grown in a planter or garden. Pick up your own hardy coffee bean plant at http://www.gurneys.com/product/coffee_plant.
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How to Grow a Pacas Coffee Plant Indoors: Care Tips & Year-Round Interest
03/11/2014
Join Sarah Negly from Gurney's as she introduces the beautiful Pacas Coffee Plant, a compact and easy-to-grow houseplant with year-round interest. Learn how to care for this unique coffee plant indoors during the winter and transition it outdoors in the summer for stunning growth. This plant is perfect for any coffee lover's home with its glossy, dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and bright red coffee berries.
Key topics covered include:
- Growing Pacas Coffee Indoors: Discover why this variety is ideal for indoor growth, featuring short internodes and a bushy, compact habit.
- Year-Round Interest: Learn about the plant's glossy leaves, fragrant blooms, and vibrant red berries, making it a beautiful addition to your home or patio.
- Transitioning Indoors & Outdoors: Get tips on moving your coffee plant outdoors for the summer and back indoors for the winter to ensure its health and vigor.
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