GardenFork Radio - DIY, Maker, Cooking, How to

How to get rid of wasps in your garden? Think again, the wasps may be beneficial instead. Rick and I talk about beneficial insects for vegetable gardens. How do you answer an old email you forgot to answer? More on my decluttering progress and how to get rid of stuff. The YT Livestream I did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12DTPvilde0

How to start plants from seed? Erin & I share our tips on seed starting and why some seeds should be started outside. When is a good time to plant seeds outside, should you use a greenhouse? Learn all about how to start seeds with us. Erin's website https://www.theimpatientgardener.com/ Erin's YouTube video about her portable greenhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w3itC5omDo 

Will and Eric talk about hand tools and power tools you should have for DIY and home improvement projects. What is the best cordless drill? What kind of screwdriver is best? Eric's favorite tools: https://amzn.to/2XxApUp Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/

Rick talks about how to install a bidet and why we all should have a bidet, especially now. We then talk about electronic gardening, or at that's what Rick calls it. Next up is portable generator safety. Then Rick shares his trick for keeping seeds warm during germination indoors. Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/ Support GardenFork, become a monthly supporter on Patreon: http://patreon.com/gardenfork

Scott, an agronomist and host of the podcast Plants Dig Soil, joins me to talk about using locally available materials to improve you garden. Learn more about Scott at his website: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/

Will and Eric talk about more stuff to get done or fun stuff to do when you are stuck at home, aka social isolation  Many of these tips were from you all, thanks! Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/

Will and I list 15 home projects you can do when staying home, aka social distancing.  Dryer Vent Cleaning vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0f2dUMmvU No Knead Bread In Instant Pot or Slow Cooker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4pC3hH4rLM

Learn how to buy a side of beef, half a pig AND the mistakes to avoid. Will tells us the pluses and minuses of buying half a cow. And don't neglect the key person, the butcher. Then Eric explains makerspaces to Will. The Brooklyn Makerspace Eric goes to is called FutureWorks Makerspace in the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Here's my take on the primary election and how we can be better to each other. Let me know your thoughts: radio@gardenfork.tv Support GF Radio on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork

Here are a few of the After Show segments I have been sharing with the GardenFork patrons. If you would like to get the After Show in your inbox or on your podcast app, become a GF supporter via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/ Email me with any questions: radio@gardenfork.tv

Erin and Will join me to talk about how to buy a tractor, and the pros and cons of buying a new tractor vs buying a used tractor. Will owns a new Kubota tractor and I own a used John Deere tractor.

Rick and I talk about the early start to the sap season, and how the warming of the earth affects bees coming out of winter. We then move on to the popular rolling tool cart hacks video I made last week. Rick uses his for computer and photo work, I keep tools in them in the garage and workshop.

If you want to learn how to remove wallpaper, listen here. Serena from the DIY YouTube Channel and website ThriftDiving joins me to talk about wallpaper removal and the right way to use spray paint. Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/ Serena's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThriftDiving

I talk about the podcasts I am listening to right now. From Dolly Parton to I Spy, and why. Let me know your podcasts: radio@gardenfork.tv See the full show description for the list of podcasts I talk about. Get My GardenFork Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/

Will from The Weekend Homestead joins me to talk about a prefab cabin he put in the woods and the solar powered propane furnace and the tiny wood stove in it. Then we talk about the stress of having to finish a project despite having a meltdown.