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Use Shop Lights to Grow Garden Transplants & Save 100’s of Dollars: Just White LED Lights are Needed

December 15, 2025 Published by TokeTheMost

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Seeds Not Sprouting?? THIS is Why!

December 13, 2025 Published by TokeTheMost

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Grow Mushrooms out of Buckets using the Bucket Tech! Quick Tutorial!

December 11, 2025 (updated December 11, 2025) Published by TokeTheMost

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Indoor Grow Lights | $ vs $$$ Comparison

October 5, 2025 (updated December 5, 2025) Published by TokeTheMost

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3 Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide for Starting Seeds Indoors: Fungus Gnats, Molds, Fungi, & Germination

September 10, 2025 Published by TokeTheMost

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7 Tips on How & When to Use a Heat Mat on Garden Seed Starts: A Seed Starting Series

December 11, 2022 Published by TokeTheMost

Subscribe as I will be doing an entire series on Indoor Seed Starting in a ‘Tips’ format. I cover all the basics for how, when, and why you use a heat mat.

Get all you seed starting supplies at my seed shop. Thanks!

Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop:
https://www.therustedgarden.com/ – Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More.

Playlist for all my… 2023 Garden Seed Starting & Transplant Tips Series

Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on live garden mentoring and member influenced videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpg/join

Thanks so much for your support! Cheers & Thanks, Gary!

Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop:
https://www.therustedgarden.com/ – Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More.

I now have an Amazon Influencer’s Storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is free to use.

Just use my… The Rusted Garden Amazon Influencer’s Storefront link at https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden anytime you shop.

I put the products I use, in videos, there and have gardening products set up by categories. Such as Fertilizers, Pest Control, and such.

My New Book:
The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard.

An Autographed Copy of my book is at my seed and garden shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=book

My book is also available on Amazon… Thanks 4 the Support!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Homestead-Garden-Self-sufficiency-Backyard/dp/0760368171/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+modern+homestead+garden&qid=1595425421&sr=8-3

Products I Use and Recommend. I have an affiliation with them:

GreenStalk Vertical Gardening Towers
Use the Discount Code THERUSTEDGARDEN on GreenStalk ‘Vertical Tier Systems’. Use this link and enter my code for the discount https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=therustedgarden or this short link https://lddy.no/4eal

Bentley Seed Company https://bentleyseeds.com

AgroThrive Organic Bio-Fertilizers
Use my affiliate link and my code TRG10 to save 10% on your first order: https://agrothrive.com/?ref=M5o6fjdAruq_S

Metal Raised Beds
Check out all the metal bed design & colors (dozens) at Vegega. Here is my affiliate link: https://www.vegega.com/?ref=le64f3gm30 There is often free shipping and discounts. I have a discount code that is always 10% off, use the code TRG. However, it does NOT stack when current sales are active and equal to or above 10% on the site

HoseLink Retractable Hose Reels & other garden care products.
Promotions will vary and I don’t have a code. https://glnk.io/9wqr/therustedgarden

Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/

My Vegetable Gardening Podcasts:
are under Gardening Coast2Coast Podcasts
https://gardeningcoast2coast.net/

Join me in my Private FB Group: The Rusted Garden Homestead: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Therustedgardenhomestead

Contact Me at therustedgardenmerch@gmail.com for questions or if you are interested in collaborations, affiliations or advertising.

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How to Build BETTER: Self Watering 5 Gallon Buckets (DIY Wicking Planters)

July 20, 2022 Published by TokeTheMost

This improved self-watering Bucket system has a larger water reservoir without losing any soil capacity! It’s an easy DIY garden project, perfect for urban or small-scale gardeners.

00:00 – Self Watering 5 Gallon Bucket Overview
00:36 – My Self Watering SIP Bucket Hack
01:01 – Material List: Self Watering 5 Gallon Bucket
01:26 – How to Build a Self Watering Wicking Bucket
02:07 – Filling SIP Bucket w/ Potting Soil & Fertilizer
02:22 – Transplanting Seedlings into Self Watering Buckets
02:50 – Where & What to Grow in a Self Watering Bucket

Check my site for more tips:
► https://albopepper.com/self-watering-5-gallon-bucket-planter.php

★ For Large SIP Beds, See My Latest Tips & Tricks!

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5/8″ Poly Derby Rope (wicking cord):
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NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The wicking cord has worked extremely well in my 5 gallon buckets. It’s easier to set up than using a wicking basket. And even if plant roots grow down the rope, it still works well at drawing up water. I bought mine from a local hardware store, but I also supplied a link for convenience.

THE BEST SELF-WATERING BUCKET DESIGN:

Some self-watering bucket designs only use a single bucket which is then partitioned into a potting mix section resting above a smaller water reservoir. Those designs can save you a couple dollars since you don’t need a 2nd bucket. But they reduce the water storage capacity along with the available root zone. The double bucket SIPs allow for even larger plants while boosting hydration significantly.

The hack shown in the video gives an even further boost, allowing you to have a much larger water reservoir (7 quarts). These wicking buckets are quite sturdy when filled with water. But the plants can get massive! If your crop is super tall and you tend neglect the water reservoir, you can maintain stability by adding a brick to the reservoir. I personally don’t need to do it since I keep the reservoir fairly full. But if your garden is in a super windy area, you might decide to play it safe, especially once your plants start to explode. 😉

#Albopepper #UrbanGardening #ContainerGardening #WickingBucket #SelfWatering #SubIrrigated #gardenhacks

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What Distance Should My Grow Lights be Above My Seeds Starts? & How Long Do I Leave the Lights On?

February 25, 2022 Published by TokeTheMost

I provide clear examples of light distance, for *white LED shop lights*, above seed starts. I also show you what healthy stocky plants and leggy plants look like. Plants need more light at germination and the first 2-3 week period of growth.

Seed Starting Indoors 101 – Growing Garden Transplants Playlist

Thanks so much for your support! Cheers & Thanks, Gary!

Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop:
https://www.therustedgarden.com/ – Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More.

My Vegetable Gardening Podcasts:
are under Gardening Coast2Coast Podcasts
https://gardeningcoast2coast.net/

My New Book:
The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard.

An Autographed Copy of my book is at my seed and garden shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=book

You can find it at these different locations… Thanks 4 the Support!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Homestead-Garden-Self-sufficiency-Backyard/dp/0760368171/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+modern+homestead+garden&qid=1595425421&sr=8-3
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-modern-homestead-garden-gary-pilarchik/1137153105?ean=9780760368176
Books A Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Modern-Homestead-Garden/Gary-Pilarchik/9780760368176?id=7961563419439#

Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/

Join me in my Private FB Group: The Rusted Garden Homestead: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Therustedgardenhomestead

Contact Me at therustedgardenmerch@gmail.com for questions or if you are interested in collaborations, affiliations or advertising.

Products I Use and Recommend. I have an affiliation with them:

GreenStalk Vertical Gardening: Use the Discount Code THERUSTEDGARDEN on GreenStalk ‘Vertical Tier Systems’. Use this link and enter my code for the discount https://store.greenstalkgarden.com/?afmc=therustedgarden or this short link https://lddy.no/4eal

Bentley Seed Company https://bentleyseeds.com

I now have an Amazon Influencer’s Storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is free to use.

Just use my… The Rusted Garden Influencer’s Storefront link at https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden anytime you shop.

I put the products I use, in videos, there and have gardening products set up by categories. Here are the direct links by description.

Great Gifts for Gardeners in Your Life
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?isVisitor=true&listId=1KEIDOMSENCJQ

Products in My 2020 YouTube Videos
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=65FZCKXHG3B1

Seed Starting Supplies and Grow-Light Stations
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=3GEMITV4R58PS

Containers, Pots and Small Greenhouses
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=2XT0AVMYVWBUR

Better Greenhouses, Shade Cloth, Tunnels & Cold Frames
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=HAT2XMXJ1S5S

Fertilizers & Amendments: Indoor and Outdoor Gardening
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=22Y7UDOSNIED3

Disease and Pest Management
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=1S1HAU8QE38Y4

Garden Tools: The Rusted Garden
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=1NPR8V99900YD

Gardening Books and Resources
https://www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden?listId=1OYGZEMAHOYF1

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The BEST Grow Lights for Seedlings | Starting Seeds Indoors

February 13, 2022 Published by TokeTheMost

If you’re starting seeds indoors this year, you definitely need to invest in some good grow lights. Grow lights are critical to healthy plants. You can find affordable grow lights on Amazon. In this video I share two different different lighting set-ups that I’ve used in the past as well as the basics for what you need to know when purchasing lights!

GROW LIGHTS & WIRE RACK:
🔹Clip-On Grow Lights (the exact ones we have are sold out but here is a similar product): https://urlgeni.us/amzn/clipongrowlights
🔹4ft Grow Lights: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/qB06
🔹5-Tier Steel Wire Shelving: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/B5KG

🌱SEED STARTING 101 COURSE:
https://www.masondixonacres.com/products/seed-starting-101

0:18 Why Grow Lights are Necessary
0:54 Considerations When Shopping for Grow Lights
1:02 Light Intensity (Lumens)
1:30 Light Color (Color Temperature)
2:27 Fluorescent vs. LED
3:27 Clip-on Grow Light
5:00 How Long to Keep Lights On
6:13 4Ft. Grow Lights
7:50 Light Timer
8:30 Seed Starting Set-Up

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🧰 Alex’s Toolbelt (Stile): https://toolbelts.com/?rfsn=7781903.8c71a1
(get 10% off with code MasonDixon10)

🌱 Elaina’s Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear

🌻 Strong, Durable Seed Starting Trays: https://collabs.shop/pla2vz

🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash
(get 15% off with code masondixon15)

📸 Camera Gear ⬇️
-Main Camera: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/rJy
-Drone: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/aiVQ
-Wireless Mic: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/S33N
-Voiceover Mic: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Dn_b
-Main gimbal: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/DkHC
-iPhone gimbal: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/AxvV
-Camera backpack: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/3XyN

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ABOUT US: We are Alex and Elaina, a couple in our 20s who are currently living on the 3-acre farm in southern Pennsylvania where Alex grew up. We have a garden, backyard chickens, and build or fix anything that we need to. We still work corporate day jobs, but are working to eventually leave the 9-5 lifestyle in favor of a self-built, debt-free, homestead on 6 acres nearby.

We upload a YouTube video every Saturday night at 7️⃣pm EST, and post daily on Instagram!

COME SAY HI 🙂
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️

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How to Know When Your Indoor Seed Starts Need to be Watered & How to Water Them Perfectly Every Time

December 8, 2021 Published by TokeTheMost

This video will teach you how to know when you indoor garden seeds starts need to be watered and show you how to water them. Frequency depends on temperatures and plant sizes.

Basic Seed Starting & Transplant Gardening Package (Seeds, Flats, & Cells)
Seed Starting & Transplant Basic Gardening Package (Seeds, Flats, & Cells and TRG Scan and Grow Seed Packs)

Seed Starting Indoors 101 – Growing Garden Transplants Playlist

From my other YT Channel My First Vegetable Garden
Seed Starting Indoors Short Video Series… Playlist

I will be making new videos for the playlist each week