All About Weeds

[@Musalia94]

I'm getting life advice from weeds because of this man. I need to live my purpose and be gone with myself.

[@1caramarie]

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.

[@stefgav]

Link to the course?

[@fareedakhter8626]

U

[@tinaayer801]

Im just thinking i will end up on a bender listening to this guy. 😆 hes a fantastic teacher.

[@CalTheKiwi1]

You got a vid for us of this Food Forest you’ve created? Thanks in advance.🙏

[@tepeassydac]

'Design your own weed system. Beat 'em at their own game.' I love it!

[@johenderson3742]

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.

[@1cognito]

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 :)

[@sajanah1253]

This could be a documentary on it's own!

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

more like thousands of documentaries

[@sajanah1253]

@@rpmcmurphy5482 where can I find it?

[@karimalameddine5092]

Totally agree! especially with a slightly higher production (-:

[@abundancejourney8316]

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

[@grzegorz16100]

I would suggest to start growing something

[@razz5891]

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 !!

[@christophermarquez9813]

Wow! I’m so inspired by Geoff. Truly changing the world and not alot of people know this is the next silent revolution.

[@BlueGardenCottage]

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.

[@dottiannblakemore9231]

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

[@mjfalcon007]

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.

[@shabnamnikkhoo2169]

This is not just amazing, but beautiful!! How alive nature is, is beautiful!

[@eric.ko.]

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 :)

[@camaulay]

Time for some ducks

[@patriciamcdonald6149]

The wisdom that you have found from the earth is worth its weight in gold. Thanks for your sharing.

[@NickMusselle]

Wow, agreed, this is a fantastic documentary on its own, i'm 56 but I have a lot to learn. thank you

[@yellowbird5411]

My yard would not make it to the front of House Beautiful magazine, but the butterflies, bees, spiders and insect eating birds think I'm the bomb. I do keep it mowed when it starts looking really bad, but often leave the perimeter and clumps around the trees. It's a natural look, and not unpleasant. I love the English countryside and villages, as they tend to let things go more natural, and it's lovely to look at. We could all take a lesson instead of obsessing over useless grass.

[@novembertomay]

Very informative and educational. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@miloudbouchefra200]

Geoff, you are a living legend, more videos please.

[@Listenclearly1979]

So that's why there is so much bracken in the fire prone hills where I live in Australia...I really like this episode🙂

[@rileymcdonald8110]

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

[@cautious1343]

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.

[@-Atmos1]

Weed Killer should be illegal . But politicians own shares in the companies that make it .

[@carbon1255]

@@cautious1343 than grains? yes- but grains are grown for preservation not nutritional value. They aren't as nutritious as comparable fresh veg crop.

[@cautious1343]

@@carbon1255 Very true. I eat fresh veggies mostly, but have a 2yr supply of emergency food. All grain and bean.

[@chelseamoniquemorrisprinci8856]

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

[@bonzothebrown7603]

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.

[@cberg5388]

Would this grow in Tasmania? It's beautiful

[@MonikaMundell]

I love listening to Geoff and learning about stewarding the land. ❤

[@deborahsacco186]

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.

[@piknikist]

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!!

[@diego1602]

These videos are the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life.

[@Mikdeelow]

powerful info! tyvm! btw, 39 Monsanto execs disapprove!

[@silviuvarzaru9664]

Amazing just by observing how nature is working with its own rules, we can cooperate in harmony if we understand all these processes.

[@geoffburnett4211]

Well, I feel quite emotional after watching this episode. You describe exactly how the earth repairs itself. I am definitely hooked and I'm enjoying listening to your videos Geoff.

[@lutvijahrnjic9670]

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]

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!

[@andrewparry1474]

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!

[@DiscoverPermaculture]

Enough regular ant traffic can compact the ground.

[@richardb4787]

Nature is a canvas. Elements can be replaced, but no blank canvas.

[@suzyq6767]

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.

[@brianNYC546]

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.

[@jorgeespinoza3150]

Thank you for your information. You're a very good and very knowledgeable presenter. Greetings from Texas!!!!

[@michaelt5082]

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.

[@dmnmawrie9259]

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.

[@cpnotill9264]

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. 💖🌱👍😁

[@vali21398]

It's so great to listen you. So interesting and a lot to learn from you. 😊

[@zulhiyadinanda7199]

What an enlightment i received just now ! WOW ! Thanks Geoff

[@alanstephens7022]

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.

[@Shambala_G]

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 :-)

[@jowoo7237]

The mind behind nature... Amazing and thought provoking....

[@gabrielaligenza5623]

Buongiorno from Tuscany and Sardinia , just came across your videos as trying to source a composting toilet. Truly inspiring ! Will follow

[@Florestinhadamontanha]

Another fantastic lesson. Perfect. I can even say: a poetic class.

[@fusion9619]

Incredible. If this were in a book, with lots more examples and strategies, I'd read it.

[@gor4988]

Good on ya Geoff Keeping Bill's dream alive and building on it Found you through the weedy garden

[@advancedagroforestry7762]

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.

[@PkSage89]

Astonishing really. Find myself going through more and more of your videos and gradually building into practice. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@nishantupadhyay01]

The most unique piece of information i have ever seen. I love nature!

[@chee1989]

wow, 2 mins in and you already showing me a new perspective

[@Andrea-zh3zs]

I had no idea! Thank you Geoff, that was beautiful!

[@ryanbarr4910]

Fantastic video, Geoff! Thank you for all the education you provide.

[@danam2584]

Love your work Geoff!!

[@bitTorrenter]

This guy is a cut above. Extremely knowledgeable.

[@kathyboutros9593]

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.

[@katrinatanchoco6777]

This is impressively profound and practical. Thank you.

[@CrisostomoIbarra1989]

I can't believe this is free!

[@joecrablone286]

Weed control is a $30billion market. Not to mention the hundreds of millions of hours of labour that could be put to better use.

[@KeikoMushi]

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.

[@joecrablone286]

@@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.

[@anla3957]

Can I get more information on these reparative plants?

[@duncanmarshall241]

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. 👌👍👌

[@Christodophilus]

The classic bindi, in the backyard, is a soil compaction weed. It's bindi season here at the moment. :)

[@lisas5913]

I'm Australian and I've never heard of this weed BTW how do weeds grow in hard clay soil?

[@sylvielftMada]

Wonderful demonstration, thanks Geoff!

[@kennethlatimer4607]

Amazing view of nature. Loving every episode. Richard Attenborough of horticulture.

[@ashikalanser9033]

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.

[@vrwesternaustralia3118]

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 .

[@Daniel-qj3tp]

Loving the Muscovy Ducks!!

[@tcotroneo]

Is there a resource where we can learn what specific weeds do and what we can plant in place of them to fulfill those duties?

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

www.icontrolpollution.com/articles/possibel-uses-of-parthenium-an-agricultural-waste.php?aid=37376 this is one example i suggest you try to understand silvopasture and agroforestry from a patterning perspective as that requires less research. it may also help to choose a specialty within permaculture and go to an area that requires it the most. then learn as many of the "local" plants as you can so that you become a local expert

[@lovepeace29981]

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.

[@JohnPritzlaff]

I do this in my food forest in Phoenix. I'm attempting to get hybrid volunteers of everything by planting tons of hybridizable varieties of each crop and never harvesting them at all for several years, even if I have to resow or plant starts again sometimes. I'm engaging in soil regeneration practices all over the large back yard. I plant as many varieties as possible of each crop, very densely planted under and to the north and east of several layers of natural canopy. We will see which crops can be "decultivated" or "decolonized." I believe that almost everything but sterile hybrids are in principle naturalizable in the right desert oasis. I started with all the sun and minerals I could ever ask for and just need to exponentially promote water, shade, and organic matter.

[@piracybringer4057]

Love that you write down the full vidéo in description!! So useful, thx

[@Sweetwildflower]

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

[@palliaskamen5722]

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.

[@travisrobinsonj]

Geoff killing it as always. 11 haters, 0 trash talking!!

[@katrinawebbheim3772]

I love his perspective on life and observations

[@thebakermaker1500]

What would be some examples of nitrogen fixing weeds you can use as cover crop on the edges?

[@spoolsandbobbins]

This is so incredibly helpful and interesting. Thank you Geoff, from Nova Scotia Canada

[@soniarodriguez2072]

Excellent information. Makes so much sense and it's true.

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

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.

[@jmholguinguerrero7404]

awseome lecture and neat video! keep posting!

[@lyndonnelly]

Really interesting giving me a whole new view on our weeds in the paddock and how to work with them

[@raphaelward1711]

He's brilliant, top revolutionary, would love to work with him.

[@rickyfromthehouseofpaton7586]

We need to walk with weeds to reduce stress in our idea of the garden

[@rickyfromthehouseofpaton7586]

Scared earth healers

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

or walk on the weeds that also helps

[@andrewparry1474]

And where exactly should we walk to?

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

@@andrewparry1474 deserts are a good example desert weeds are often leguminous spiky drought tolerant short short-lived in other cases long-lived but in general weeds make amazing Garden starting plants and fertilizer you might want to check out the documentary "Geoff Lawton Greening the desert project"

[@andrewparry1474]

@@monkeymanwasd1239 I know about weeds as pilot plants. I was just being silly. He says that we need to "WALK" with weeds. That said, I have been meaning to look at the greening of the desert - and sooo much else. Geoff never gets boring does he!

[@juliehartley3652]

Gardening is a learning journey. The other day whilst weeding I did wonder about why certain weeds seem to prefer certain plants and in the back of my mind I wondered whether they could be beneficial. This video is very useful but how do I learn what weeds are indicating - there are so many of them - it's like an endless task to understand all of them . . . I suppose I just have to notice what is happening in my garden and learn to trust nature.

[@davidb9059]

Hard on. Good broadcast Geoff 👍!

[@Shini869]

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! :-)))

[@grzegorz16100]

You are brainwashed aren't you?

[@stelicastelica3604]

Hi Geoff, Can you give an example of a specific weed which have the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil like the one you used in the documentary, but for the cold climate zone? Thank you

[@KawakebAstra]

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 🌸🍃

[@DiscoverPermaculture]

True

[@bluejay1360]

Thanks for the wisdom. I see my yard in a different light now!

[@ausfoodgarden]

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 :)

[@bernardputersznit64]

marvelous awareness - thanks for sharing these insights

[@CameronTurner-mc7co]

This is great thanks Geoff! Any idea or information about the Asteraceae family of plants and what they might indicate about soil conditions? I’m thinking mostly about thistles. Very common “weed” here in WA.

[@ameisherry]

You have the best videos I’ve seen so far over all the KZbin videos Gives you a huge thumb up

[@janlabuschagne4759]

I pick it up by Christine Jones , thanks for your video.

[@ThePikeywayne]

Thank you, that explains soo much. We've acquired some land that's had heavy horses on before and this has identified issues perfectly

[@scottmclennan6114]

Brilliant. I realise now that I have the same thing happening in my garden, but didn’t recognise it.

[@juliannwalker809]

I love you; you are awesome. So enthusiastic and inspiring.A super big Thanks

[@ferferiify]

I enjoy my journey double when watching your videos (and the weedy garden too ) Thank you so much 👧

[@martinjacob580]

Thank you so much for spreading your knowledge freely ;)