Reality Time

About Reality Time

I'll uncover the truths in our lives and debunk myths in a range of topics, including food, health, science, business, the environment, gardening, nature and maybe even some global politics.

Publisher

Robert Pavlis

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2025

Latest episode

22 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Aug 2026

   Arsenic in Rice: The Facts You Need to Know

   Rice is an arsenic accumulator and contains more arsenic than most foods. Is it safe?👍Connect with me._Reality Time_ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitytime1_Reality Time_ on Substack: https://realitytime.substack.com/_Reality Time_ on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t2BajjSaqm57x9h9Y96xv_Garden Fundamentals_ on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Gardenfundamentals1_Garden Myths_ Blog: http://www.gardenmyths.com/_Garden Fundamentals_ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/👍 Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/👍 25% off all my New Society Published books. Use Discount Code: Pavlis25https://www.GardenMyths.com/Pavlis25Get notified about our next video. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@realitytime1?sub_confirmation=1Share with a friend: https://youtu.be/qY7ZlGQK72o-----------------------Free Stuff:Free Garden eBook: 24 1/2 Garden Design Ideas:http://www.gardenfundamentals.com/24-1-2-garden-design-ideas/-----------------------My Books:Garden Myths:http://www.gardenmyths.com/garden-myths-book-1/Building Natural Ponds:http://www.buildingnaturalponds.com/Soil Science for Gardenershttps://www.gardenfundamentals.com/soil-science/------------------------Free Resources:Garden Fundamentals Blog - lots of gardening information:http://www.gardenfundamentals.com/Garden Fundamentals Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/My Garden Myths Blog:http://www.gardenmyths.com/Building Natural Ponds Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingnaturalponds/-----------------------Recommended PlaylistsSeed Germination - Everything you need to know:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirz0WIMQi0&list=PLq7hmpP9i05Ska3k7gaBCvNCT9gN_tYajGarden Myths:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tH7Q945gKU&list=PLq7hmpP9i05Sly9y2s-Hj7Fn-ArqKsguQ -----------------------Arsenic in Rice: The Facts You Need to KnowList of Credits:Images:All slides and videos belong to GardenFundamentals.com or are public domain images, except for the following:Some images and videos provided by Depositphotos, https://depositphotos.com/

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   17 Aug 2026

   Herb vs Herb: US vs UK Pronunciation

   How do you say the word "Herb" and what does it mean?👍Connect with me._Reality Time_ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitytime1_Reality Time_ on Substack: https://realitytime.substack.com/_Reality Time_ on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t2BajjSaqm57x9h9Y96xv_Garden Fundamentals_ on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Gardenfundamentals1_Garden Myths_ Blog: http://www.gardenmyths.com/_Garden Fundamentals_ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/👍 Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/👍 25% off all my New Society Published books. Use Discount Code: Pavlis25https://www.GardenMyths.com/Pavlis25Get notified about our next video. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@realitytime1?sub_confirmation=1Share with a friend: https://youtu.be/stVZ05NgDrY-----------------------Free Stuff:Free Garden eBook: 24 1/2 Garden Design Ideas:http://www.gardenfundamentals.com/24-1-2-garden-design-ideas/-----------------------My Books:Garden Myths:http://www.gardenmyths.com/garden-myths-book-1/Building Natural Ponds:http://www.buildingnaturalponds.com/Soil Science for Gardenershttps://www.gardenfundamentals.com/soil-science/------------------------Free Resources:Garden Fundamentals Blog - lots of gardening information:http://www.gardenfundamentals.com/Garden Fundamentals Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/My Garden Myths Blog:http://www.gardenmyths.com/Building Natural Ponds Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingnaturalponds/-----------------------Recommended PlaylistsSeed Germination - Everything you need to know:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirz0WIMQi0&list=PLq7hmpP9i05Ska3k7gaBCvNCT9gN_tYajGarden Myths:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tH7Q945gKU&list=PLq7hmpP9i05Sly9y2s-Hj7Fn-ArqKsguQ -----------------------Herb vs Herb: US vs UK PronunciationList of Credits:Images:All slides and videos belong to GardenFundamentals.com or are public domain images, except for the following:Some images and videos provided by Depositphotos, https://depositphotos.com/Is it herbs or 'erbs? Get the truth behind the herbaceous plant family and stop guessing your kitchen vocabulary.Many home cooks struggle with the botanical classification of their pantry staples. We look at the linguistic origins of the term to clarify why pronouncing herbs varies so widely across different regions. This breakdown helps you understand how the herbaceous plants family defines the specific ingredients you reach for every day.Beyond just saying the word right, we clarify the technical spice difference that often confuses shoppers. You will learn that culinary herbs are strictly the leaves of soft green plants used for flavoring. By contrast, spices come from other parts of the plant, such as seeds, bark, or roots. Mastering these plant classification distinctions makes reading recipes and shopping for ingredients much easier.Subscribe for weekly linguistic and cooking breakdowns, and tell me in the comments which ingredients you find most confusing.

3. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Don't Use Landscape Fabric or Weed Barrier

   Landscape Fabric / Weed Barrier does not work to control weeds👍Connect with me._Reality Time_ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realitytime1_Reality Time_ on Substack: https://realitytime.substack.com/_Reality Time_ on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t2BajjSaqm57x9h9Y96xv_Garden Fundamentals_ on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Gardenfundamentals1_Garden Myths_ Blog: http://www.gardenmyths.com/_Garden Fundamentals_ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/👍 Get FREE eBook : Growing Great Tomatoes: https://www.gardenmyths.com/free-ebook-growing-great-tomatoes/👍 25% off all my New Society Published books. Use Discount Code: Pavlis25https://www.GardenMyths.com/Pavlis25Get notified about our next video. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@realitytime1?sub_confirmation=1Share with a friend: https://youtu.be/4fllSeYB0kQ-----------------------Free Stuff:Free Garden eBook: 24 1/2 Garden Design Ideas:http://www.gardenfundamentals.com/24-1-2-garden-design-ideas/-----------------------My Books:Garden Myths:http://www.gardenmyths.com/garden-myths-book-1/Building Natural Ponds:http://www.buildingnaturalponds.com/Soil Science for Gardenershttps://www.gardenfundamentals.com/soil-science/------------------------Free Resources:Garden Fundamentals Blog - lots of gardening information:http://www.gardenfundamentals.com/Garden Fundamentals Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenFundamentals/My Garden Myths Blog:http://www.gardenmyths.com/Building Natural Ponds Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingnaturalponds/-----------------------Recommended PlaylistsSeed Germination - Everything you need to know:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirz0WIMQi0&list=PLq7hmpP9i05Ska3k7gaBCvNCT9gN_tYajGarden Myths:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tH7Q945gKU&list=PLq7hmpP9i05Sly9y2s-Hj7Fn-ArqKsguQ -----------------------Don't Use Landscape Fabric or Weed BarrierList of Credits:Images:All slides and videos belong to GardenFundamentals.com or are public domain images, except for the following:Some images and videos provided by Depositphotos, https://depositphotos.com/Is landscape fabric actually worth using in your garden? Learn the truth about weed barrier cloth and if it stops weeds effectively.Many gardeners install landscape fabric hoping for a maintenance-free yard, but does it really work as advertised? This video examines the mechanics of weed barrier cloth, explaining how it is meant to suppress weeds by blocking sprouting seeds and existing growth. We break down the theory behind covering the soil with this material and putting mulch on top, so you can decide if it belongs in your garden beds.If you are struggling with weed control, understanding the potential drawbacks of weed prevention methods is essential. We explore why many people turn to these products and the reality of how they perform over time. This overview is for any gardener trying to weigh the convenience of landscape fabric against long-term soil health and weed management.Subscribe for weekly gardening tips, and tell us in the comments if you have had success using weed barrier cloth in your own flower beds.

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