'Design your own weed system. Beat 'em at their own game.' I love it!
@johenderson37422 жыл бұрын
Wow, I never knew all this, but it's so simple and logical. It should be mandatory at primary schools where the kids learn the fastest and tell their parents.
@Musalia943 жыл бұрын
I'm getting life advice from weeds because of this man. I need to live my purpose and be gone with myself.
@1caramarie5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much knowledge I have accumulated from Geoff since the three days in a row, in which I did not sleep, because I was too interested in the videos of an free online training course about permaculture. (Not kidding, I did not sleep until I got done.) That was a lot of videos. I did use much of the information for turning my yard into a food forest. Been a fan since then.
@stefgav3 жыл бұрын
Link to the course?
@fareedakhter86262 жыл бұрын
U
@tinaayer8012 жыл бұрын
Im just thinking i will end up on a bender listening to this guy. 😆 hes a fantastic teacher.
@CalTheKiwi1 Жыл бұрын
You got a vid for us of this Food Forest you’ve created? Thanks in advance.🙏
@sajanah12535 жыл бұрын
This could be a documentary on it's own!
@monkeymanwasd12395 жыл бұрын
more like thousands of documentaries
@sajanah12535 жыл бұрын
@@rpmcmurphy5482 where can I find it?
@karimalameddine50924 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! especially with a slightly higher production (-:
@1cognito5 жыл бұрын
In France we call them "mauvaises herbes" which translates to "bad herbs".... terrible isn't it? But thanks to permaculture we now call them "advantices" (or "early herbs"). Words are important. Our understanding is changing, slowly but surely. Great video! "Merci" for sharing :)
@BlueGardenCottage5 жыл бұрын
Love weeds! Over the past few years they have become food (some of them), medicine, teas, food for our insect friends and birds...and the dandelions entertainment for my granddaughter. :D Now I know how they are indicators too. Plant superheros. Thank you.
@razz58915 жыл бұрын
Very few people in the world have such an amazing level of understanding of how nature works. I wish more people thought the same way as you do !!
@christophermarquez98135 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’m so inspired by Geoff. Truly changing the world and not alot of people know this is the next silent revolution.
@abundancejourney83164 жыл бұрын
I've stumbled into the world of permaculture as a 20 year old with no experience in gardening. I've become addicted to your videos, weeks ago I was watching cartoons and other fun rubbish but now I can't keep my eyes off your channel. Really amazing and transformational, I'd LOVE to learn the earth in the same way you have. Bless
@grzegorz161004 жыл бұрын
I would suggest to start growing something
@Listenclearly19794 жыл бұрын
So that's why there is so much bracken in the fire prone hills where I live in Australia...I really like this episode🙂
@patriciamcdonald61495 жыл бұрын
The wisdom that you have found from the earth is worth its weight in gold. Thanks for your sharing.
@novembertomay5 жыл бұрын
Very informative and educational. Thanks so much for sharing.
@dottiannblakemore92314 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am asking all my gardening friends to watch this video. One of the very best that explains the nature of Weeds. I love Geoff Lawton. Thank You so much for sharing your knowledge. -Pile O' Rocks Ranch, Sun Valley, AZ -Auburn, WA
@shabnamnikkhoo2169 Жыл бұрын
This is not just amazing, but beautiful!! How alive nature is, is beautiful!
@eric.ko.4 жыл бұрын
Wow. I just moved into a new house and have a lot of weeds and realised that the soil is very loose due to the type. I respect the natural cycle even more after watching this video!!! Thank you :)
@camaulay2 жыл бұрын
Time for some ducks
@NickMusselle5 жыл бұрын
Wow, agreed, this is a fantastic documentary on its own, i'm 56 but I have a lot to learn. thank you
@mjfalcon0074 жыл бұрын
A friend recently told me about Geoff and how he has inspired them. I have to say I became an instant subscriber and binge watcher of this channel. Absolutely amazing and inspiring content. Thank you Geoff I will look into paying for your master class to learn even more.
@rileymcdonald81105 жыл бұрын
Weeds are wonderful it makes me sick to my stomach when I see weed killer commercials or when I see a yard with no weeds
@cautious13434 жыл бұрын
Weed killer sickens me also. I have heard from multiple sources that many of the weeds that farmers fight to keep out of their fields are more nutritious than the crop they are growing.
@-Atmos13 жыл бұрын
Weed Killer should be illegal . But politicians own shares in the companies that make it .
@carbon12553 жыл бұрын
@@cautious1343 than grains? yes- but grains are grown for preservation not nutritional value. They aren't as nutritious as comparable fresh veg crop.
@cautious13433 жыл бұрын
@@carbon1255 Very true. I eat fresh veggies mostly, but have a 2yr supply of emergency food. All grain and bean.
@suzyq67674 ай бұрын
You are a wealth of knowledge, Mr. Lawton. As I watched, I saw in my mind's eye the various weeds on my land. I now have a plan to design my own weed system and beat them at their own game. Thank you.
@bonzothebrown76035 жыл бұрын
Paddy's Lucerne is Sida rhombifolia, for those playing along at home. Of course it's edible, high protein forage with a plethora of other uses - it was once known as Bushman's Tea in colonial Australia and is an effective decongestant.
@cberg53885 жыл бұрын
Would this grow in Tasmania? It's beautiful
@Sweetwildflower5 жыл бұрын
I'm blown away that others see weeds as I do. Love the age of information! Thank you kindly for your time uploading and sharing your information 🌸Namaste
@andrewparry14745 жыл бұрын
Great video. I had a less informed understanding that weeds can be great pilot plants. Thanks for expanding on that. But I'd never considered that ducks might compact the ground. We learn something new every day. Thanks again!
@DiscoverPermaculture5 жыл бұрын
Enough regular ant traffic can compact the ground.
@miloudbouchefra2005 жыл бұрын
Geoff, you are a living legend, more videos please.
@cpnotill92645 жыл бұрын
Well presented Geoff and I will share this for sure. I truly look to you for valuable information and what a difference in the world you're making. 💖🌱👍😁
@chelseamoniquemorrisprinci88565 жыл бұрын
This ia gold. This is telling the exact story of everyone's symptoms they think are the wing place but we can move forward because they can be our best friends
@Shambala_G5 жыл бұрын
We had wild fire sweep through our land 2 years ago and the amount of ferns is phenomenal. Thanks for explaining their role as harvesters of potassium. At least I know why I'm chopping and dropping them now :-)
@jowoo72375 жыл бұрын
The mind behind nature... Amazing and thought provoking....
@jorgeespinoza31505 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information. You're a very good and very knowledgeable presenter. Greetings from Texas!!!!
@Florestinhadamontanha5 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic lesson. Perfect. I can even say: a poetic class.
@deborahsacco1865 жыл бұрын
I am very impressed and glad I bumped into this.. I always thought that weeds in the garden were a sign of the remedy for health of the Gardener and garden. Thank you for your wisdom.
@duncanmarshall2419 ай бұрын
This is great! I for one would love more of these covering as many weeds as you have knowledge of and what they communicate about the soil. 👌👍👌
@chee19894 жыл бұрын
wow, 2 mins in and you already showing me a new perspective
@silviuvarzaru96643 жыл бұрын
Amazing just by observing how nature is working with its own rules, we can cooperate in harmony if we understand all these processes.
@piknikist5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much Geoff.... you have just answered soo many old questions[for myself] from observing thus changes.... please keep the content coming... good on ya mate!!
@ashikalanser90332 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so much. currently live next to neighbors who have tilled their yard and extracted every visible pièce of organic matter in order to stop a bishop weed /goutweed "infestation". needless to say it keeps coming back because they leave the soil just sitting there, empty and exposed. I'm going to clean up the ivy and goutweed a bit on our border to keep them happy but man come on. after seeing this I remember that the wide-spreading roots are probably there to stop erosion. ❤ thanks Geoff.
@fusion96194 жыл бұрын
Incredible. If this were in a book, with lots more examples and strategies, I'd read it.
@lutvijahrnjic96703 жыл бұрын
Geoff, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us. I think I’ve seen all your videos and have learned a lot.
@hannahparker3644 Жыл бұрын
Geoff Lawton is such an inspirational person! The first person, I ever heard about Permaculture from was him, and I am so glad. To this day he is still my favorite teacher. I so want to take his course in Jordan, some day Lord-willing! His work in dry desert lands is so incredible because it's relevant to us who live in those conditions and still work so hard to grow and create abundance in the most difficult climates. Thank you for all you do Geoff!
@brianNYC5465 жыл бұрын
Amazing. How cool is it that you can learn about the condition of the soil based on the type of weeds growing. And that you can use weeds to your advantage.
@vali213984 жыл бұрын
It's so great to listen you. So interesting and a lot to learn from you. 😊
@alanstephens70224 жыл бұрын
Geoff; most really, for me, this is the most pivotal account of an observation/explanation/interaction of/with biodiversity, in action, that I've ever seen. Thank you! I just understood, absorbed and processed more useable information here, in just a few minutes, than what would've been transmitted through a whole college term of bloody minded botany back in the day. That was good, but, yours was brilliant. I salute you.
@bitTorrenter5 жыл бұрын
This guy is a cut above. Extremely knowledgeable.
@zulhiyadinanda71994 жыл бұрын
What an enlightment i received just now ! WOW ! Thanks Geoff
@gabrielaligenza5623 Жыл бұрын
Buongiorno from Tuscany and Sardinia , just came across your videos as trying to source a composting toilet. Truly inspiring ! Will follow
@dmnmawrie92592 жыл бұрын
wow.... this really blows me away... Thank you Mr Lawton for being a wonderful teacher.. my garden is usually full of weeds during the summer and I can now understand their function as they function to prevent leaching during the heavy rainfall.
@Daniel-qj3tp5 жыл бұрын
Loving the Muscovy Ducks!!
@PkSage894 жыл бұрын
Astonishing really. Find myself going through more and more of your videos and gradually building into practice. Thank you so much for sharing.
@katrinatanchoco67773 ай бұрын
This is impressively profound and practical. Thank you.
@ryanbarr49105 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, Geoff! Thank you for all the education you provide.
@advancedagroforestry77625 жыл бұрын
Great video full of useful information about plants. I have seen Weeds like those before with the net roots and the deep roots as well.
@michaelt50822 жыл бұрын
Hey, I believe that this system is getting me back to my roots. My fathers' side of the family has grown food and owned farms forever. My grandfather had a farm in Cali that looked very similar to what you showed on Zatuna. At least part of it. The difference is that he was retired and had only 12 years to develop his crops after retirement from the military. He was laid to rest in 82. I am glad that I strived to get my acreage and find this system. I am watching your and Bills videos at the moment. Good stuff. The book is awesome also. Nothing like a college text to study. Thanks again.
@nishantupadhyay012 жыл бұрын
The most unique piece of information i have ever seen. I love nature!
@spoolsandbobbins5 жыл бұрын
This is so incredibly helpful and interesting. Thank you Geoff, from Nova Scotia Canada
@kathyboutros95932 жыл бұрын
Geoff thanks a million for your knowledge on weeds. We are in North west of Melbourne and have paddocks full of serrated tussock. I will try and cut it back and replace some of it with nitrogen fixing weeds. We are on 85 acres and it’s going to be quite challenging.
Good on ya Geoff Keeping Bill's dream alive and building on it Found you through the weedy garden
@Andrea-zh3zs5 жыл бұрын
I had no idea! Thank you Geoff, that was beautiful!
@clivesconundrumgarden3 жыл бұрын
The world needs more "pure observation". Great video. We had a beautiful garden. Last year it was redeveloped by the owner. As a result the garden was dug up and destroyed. Trucks, concrete waste was on it all winter. Completely devoid of life. In the spring over 200 beautiful poppies came up. Interesting thing is we never had poppies in our garden ;). Looked absolutely beautiful and better yet the owner got to see mother nature's "middle finger" all summer lol we've saved 100's of thousands of seeds and will spread.
@katrinawebbheim37722 жыл бұрын
I love his perspective on life and observations
@simombreeds95014 жыл бұрын
Brillient thats the best show on KZbin.this man is the garden guru🙏🙏👍👍😁
@sylvielftMada5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful demonstration, thanks Geoff!
@raphaelward17115 жыл бұрын
He's brilliant, top revolutionary, would love to work with him.
@danam25845 жыл бұрын
Love your work Geoff!!
@bluejay13604 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wisdom. I see my yard in a different light now!
@ausfoodgarden5 жыл бұрын
Now that was an excellent presentation, the different functions weeds can provide to heal the earth. In my urban garden I often let the weeds grow, some of them are great to eat and far more nutritious than supermarket stuff. I only really try to reduce their numbers if they start taking over Being able to read soil issues from what grows is something I'd never thought of so a big thank you for that. Guess I'd better subscribe now :)
@soniarodriguez2072Ай бұрын
Excellent information. Makes so much sense and it's true.
@kennethlatimer46073 жыл бұрын
Amazing view of nature. Loving every episode. Richard Attenborough of horticulture.
@vrwesternaustralia31185 жыл бұрын
I'm from Western Australia, recently living in the central valley California. The soil here even though it's rated to be the best in the area, still talks with its weeds? Soil loves it's organic materials .
@v4dim835 жыл бұрын
Вы романтик. Даже о сорняках говорите с любовью)
@abrevas5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
@Shini8694 жыл бұрын
Love this! The totally Plant-based version, leaving the chickens to their own eggs, and allowing-nurturing natural bee hives (therefore no honey collection) is the paradisical avenue for me! :-)))
@grzegorz161004 жыл бұрын
You are brainwashed aren't you?
@scottmclennan61145 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I realise now that I have the same thing happening in my garden, but didn’t recognise it.
@KawakebAstra5 жыл бұрын
Bravo Geoff.. 🌿💕🍃😇🌱Ur an Angel .. Ur so in touch w Nature’s ways .. this may seem far out but I heard that specific harmful weeds & plants will grow by the doors of people who need them 🌸🍃
@DiscoverPermaculture5 жыл бұрын
True
@yapacreation10 ай бұрын
Informative ❤❤❤❤
@Christodophilus5 жыл бұрын
The classic bindi, in the backyard, is a soil compaction weed. It's bindi season here at the moment. :)
@ferferiify3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy my journey double when watching your videos (and the weedy garden too ) Thank you so much 👧
@palliaskamen57222 жыл бұрын
I've had purslane growing all over my garden for years. I was approaching it as a weed. I only learned what it was this season.
@martinjacob5804 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for spreading your knowledge freely ;)
@piracybringer40575 жыл бұрын
Love that you write down the full vidéo in description!! So useful, thx
@ThePikeywayne5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that explains soo much. We've acquired some land that's had heavy horses on before and this has identified issues perfectly
@Maya-ui7tz5 жыл бұрын
I'm doing a permaculter club and I'm doing a poster for weeds this is perfect!
@lovepeace299814 жыл бұрын
My God !!! I'm just blown away with the knowledge you have. I'm falling in love with this study. Thank you so much for your efforts. Anyway to contact you ? Please let me know.
@davidb90592 жыл бұрын
Hard on. Good broadcast Geoff 👍!
@jmholguinguerrero74045 жыл бұрын
awseome lecture and neat video! keep posting!
@travisrobinsonj5 жыл бұрын
Geoff killing it as always. 11 haters, 0 trash talking!!
@inyayardhomestead56935 жыл бұрын
G'day mate, great and interesting video, every time I watch your vid's I always learn something new. Thanks mate.
@lyndonnelly3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting giving me a whole new view on our weeds in the paddock and how to work with them
@joecrablone2865 жыл бұрын
Weed control is a $30billion market. Not to mention the hundreds of millions of hours of labour that could be put to better use.
@KeikoMushi5 жыл бұрын
It is odd, especially given that you could sell reparative plants instead, making money from it. This builds good-will, compared to the disdain that many have for these companies.
@joecrablone2865 жыл бұрын
@@KeikoMushi A reparative plant is a permanent solution that costs cents to produce and any gardener could do it. There's no multibillion dollar industry to be had from real permanent solutions.
@anla39574 жыл бұрын
Can I get more information on these reparative plants?
@susannasanthiram-hofherr34063 жыл бұрын
Such an inspirational video and topic and presenter ! I am "hooked" and now I know why some others here didn't sleep until they got through all the information provided. Fascinating and so rewarding to be part of this "tribe". My wish is that in the future the like of a "Nobel Peace Price" would go to humans of the likes of Geoff Lawton.
@juliannwalker809 Жыл бұрын
I love you; you are awesome. So enthusiastic and inspiring.A super big Thanks
@CrisostomoIbarra19894 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this is free!
@richardb47872 жыл бұрын
Nature is a canvas. Elements can be replaced, but no blank canvas.
@yihonghan5 жыл бұрын
Just want to say, THANK YOU!
@soonchoi54814 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff!
@PermacultureHomestead5 жыл бұрын
learn the weeds then take up their function w/ edibles. been doing this for years thanks to you
@braenickeen60065 жыл бұрын
what we think we knew, simply gets up rotted by the fundamentals of nature. learnt a lot in this short vid
@LordZoth62924 жыл бұрын
This knowledge is invaluable
@THEBIGKUSH4205 жыл бұрын
RESPECT - GEOFF
@jamesthewarrior6933 жыл бұрын
Wow this is amazing. Mother earth is alive and she and creation itself intimately dances with us and all life in a beautiful symphony of evolution in the multiverse
@janlabuschagne4759 Жыл бұрын
I pick it up by Christine Jones , thanks for your video.