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[@epicgardening]

Happy New Year, everyone! Here are your timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Dig vs. No Dig Experiment 4:46 - Compost Bins 9:03 - The Market Garden 15:30 - The Polytunnel 19:29 - Making a No Dig Bed 22:26 - The Small Garden 25:50 - A Single Bed Example 28:44 - Seed Starting in the Greenhouse 34:02 - Chatting with Charles

[@aenorist2431]

Probably missing a pin, they should be up top, no?

[@epicgardening]

@@aenorist2431 Thx!

[@veritysmart]

Epic Gardening Late to the party but I didn’t realise Charles was in my county of Somerset. We are I believe zone 9 and very damp here. Really enjoyed watching this and have a second one of his books on the way thanks to a voucher (and your 45 books list).

[@siry5164]

Had so many questions..can you do a little compost in a cardboard box? Also do you water 💦 the same with your No dig cardboard garden? Thanks great 👍 job

[@nekomancer9157]

hey, check out www.ladybug.uconn.edu/FactSheets/bacillus-thuringiensis.php it lists 6 strains of BT that shows the organisms specific to them that they control. that flea beetle just needs a different strain of bt or other biological control organism.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I could listen to Charles talk for hours.

[@lunakat2755]

I do watch and listen to him for hours😂.

[@LauraEilers]

Subscribe to his KZbin!

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

So can I.

[@kubabalou]

I have never heard of him

[@ChidaygoM2012]

He seems so lovely. I enjoyed the information but his smile and joyful disposition is a sweet bonus.

[@epicgardening]

Couldn't agree more

[@tophercIaus]

I actually got this this clip from being an avid viewer of Charles' work for a few years. I share him to everyone that I know loves plants, not just because his information is so sound, but because his manner and speech is so beautiful. He really is the most significant person in this space.

[@yourtubesucks52]

Gardening will make the world happy

[@ameisherry]

I can feel his passion about gardening Everytime when he talks about plants 🌱 , it’s like he suddenly became a five years old little boy and sharing about his gardening, so cheerful 😃

[@epicgardening]

He's such a good advocate for growing!

[@shawtop]

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[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Yes. I found myself wondering if you could calculate a ratio of time spent with plants to smiling events. This man exudes joy. They probably have to make him go indoors.

[@jackspatch14]

I’ve done Charles course and been back to see him on his open day. His methods are simple and effective. I applied it on my 1/4 acre market garden. Got told it wouldn’t work by loads of farmers and old school allotmenteers but I smashed it! Thanks to no dig, permaculture and biodynamic techniques Great video once again bro

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear that worked well for you...a testament to his methods

[@Bentonendflowerfarm]

Sounds like us too , however we are about to pay for smashing it lol first year no dig farmers going against what everyone is saying ! Feel free to follow our journey

[@krzysztofrudnicki5841]

Hey mate, what are your permanent beds dimensions? Do you have a 30 inch(75cm) width like JM Fortier, or maybe 4ft (120cm)?

[@jackspatch14]

Krzysztof Rudnicki hey mate I have both. So 8 beds like Charles, wide beds for plants like kale, Raddichio and courgettes etc. And I have 27 - 30 inch beds like JMFortier for roots and leafy greens

[@russsherwood5978]

yup been hearing that fer years, this year its going this way

[@mexbutler1661]

This was a really good interview. I particularly liked how you kept the focus on Charles and his gardening. That's the point, and to me it shows real respect for the person being interviewed. We got a really good sense of who Charles is, what he's on about, and the results he gets -- which speak for themselves! Well done.

[@thelees-livinginhislight]

I agree! Kevin you did a phenomenal job. I love how you always let others speak. You’re a gentleman! For sure, from one half Filipino to another Salamat!

[@missmartamc]

I felt the same, the respect in this interview is deep. I highly appreciate that!

[@annettebowersox1976]

Charles, we Americans love it when you talk to us!!

[@epicgardening]

Well said!

[@renapeterson3883]

Omg my two most favorite gardner's! I'm going to watch it twice!!

[@epicgardening]

You're too kind!

[@robmcghie5248]

Two best gardeners and most literate. They lead others follow . Nice to see the antipodians like Morag brown and self sufficient me who I also follow with Charles who is inspiration to many.

[@shawtop]

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[@Littlebeastmtraining]

Charles its blowing up, because of people like YOU!

[@epicgardening]

Exactly!

[@clarelove3738]

He is definitely the Godfather of No Dig, and the guardian of the soil. I had my greatest pleasure to meet him last year when I went to one of his courses in Ireland. It made my year and fuelled my ambition to change completely to No-Dig.

[@epicgardening]

Glad you got to meet him!

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

The Brits are here too Charles! What an absolute treat Kevin, you’re so lucky getting such an in-depth tour. Thank you so much for filming it for us. Charles is my gardening hero!! I practice no-dig and have watched every one of his videos multiple times. He has such a lovely manner and is so passionate and easy to watch with such a wealth of knowledge that really works. My weedy field at home has been transformed thanks to him. And now I’ve found your channel too! Well done, and happy new year from here in Scotland 😊🌱

[@epicgardening]

He's an icon to me as well! Very glad you enjoyed this video!

[@missthang4770]

I admire everything about Charles's gardening style, not least his meticulously kept property and that spacing! That was a great interview. It was nice to see such an effortless meeting of minds of a younger and older generation. Hope for our planet.

[@epicgardening]

I agree, he is truly a master of his craft!

[@Chloe__________xx]

Bless this older gentleman, isn’t he just the sweetest thing ever. I’m in awe. So kind yet so knowledgeable. What a duo you two make ❤️

[@simplifygardening]

Two fantastic gardeners and youtubers right here. Charles has a brilliant garden and a perfect way to garden. Great video gents

[@epicgardening]

Too kind Tony!

[@fireflydreams1791]

His gardens are so amazing and inspiring. Meeting him must have been such a joy. Great video!

[@epicgardening]

It was a dream!

[@sherry2836]

Oh, to stand in Charles Dowding's greenhouse! I've learned so much from him. You are a very fortunate man, Kevin, and thanks for sharing your awesome adventure. Hope you are feeling better.

[@epicgardening]

Thank you Sherry - counting my blessings :)

[@kaesch2770]

Thank you for this video! I learned a lot. One of my favorite sayings was “you can buy compost, but you can’t buy time”.

[@epicgardening]

It's so true :)

[@Dormousey]

WOW! Who to thank first? THANK YOU. Charles is always superb but when he lets KZbinrs in, we learn so so much more :) Thank you Charles for giving Epic your time and thank you Epic for being there and asking the questions and getting nearly 40 mins of CD gold good enough to show. THANK YOU BOTH. (From the UK)

[@epicgardening]

So happy you enjoyed this!

[@myrahaws5148]

I couldn't agree more.

[@johannagunning2921]

Thank you ! Thank you I truly enjoyed watching and listen to the pleasant and very informative voice of Charles Dowdling. . Covid 19 has been horrific throughout the world. But I do believe out of this devastating times, it brought back the simpler way of life. Old interest became new again Gardening being one of them!!! From back yards gardens to small space container gardens people are getting their hand dirty again. We are relearning old ways and creating new ways to garden. It's mid March here in South Jersey and it has been bitter cold. However I started my seeds this week, Now every morning my husband come into the kitchen and ask how does your garden grow. It the the simple things at the ages of 76 and 80 years of age that bring such joy . Happy and joyful gardening to all may your harvest time be plentiful but most of all may your journey to harvest time be joyful!!!!

[@mv4freedom96]

I have literally been watching Charles' videos to relax during the last few months. Along with Epic Gardening and James Prigioni, you guys are my go-to's for gardening advice. Thank you for what you do!

[@chantaldutchgirl8216]

Me to

[@ameisherry]

Omg 😱 I’m so jealous you met the legend 😱 😱 😱 He is so humble :) I like him so much :)

[@epicgardening]

He truly is!

[@meenjogreen]

What a beautiful place looks like a wonderful life

[@jamesrichey]

Thanks for interviewing Charles. He's so great. I've learned a lot from him and apply his no dig method in Texas. I would love to go and visit him in England. Hope you recovered from your illness. Just wonderful!

[@epicgardening]

All recovered - thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MargaretWalkerCellist]

I live in the NW Arizona desert, and acre, sandy soil from off the Cerbat mountains, but our rainfall is sparse, so most of the water must come out of a hose. I have a goat, a few chickens, and an orchard of 250 fruit trees. The biggest challenge is water, plus I live on a sparse limited income at ag e 74. Your gardens are inspiring. Thank you.

[@dougesselman9948]

What a pleasant bloke.

[@NaturesAlwaysRight]

Such an EPIC tour! Was so fun getting to watch you do this tour with Charles, so many little gems dropped.

[@epicgardening]

I love how casually he says stuff that changes my gardening

[@shedengren]

This is the first I've heard of Charles Dowding and am definitely going to learn more. The whole concept of no dig is so fascinating!

[@unconventionalme8048]

Dude! This guy is my FAVORITE. I love his nature and genuine heart. So enjoyable to listen to and easy to learn from.

[@epicgardening]

Pleasurable to take a tour from for sure!

[@robinherbert-ft4sj]

Omg! 2 of my favorite youtubers!!!❤

[@pyenygren2299]

I like listening to you talking together.

[@Thehubb1]

What a beautiful man, his love of growing bursts through the screen. Great fucking vid man

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Yyaasss horticulture therapy is soo beneficial to us! I use my gardening as my therapy 😌 brings such joy. Positivity, calm n happy vibes from plants boost immune system in turn improving health🌱 all hospitals need a garden 🌻 this was a fantastic vid💯

[@christimezzic8468]

I’m so inspired by both you and Charles! The fact that you traveled this far to create this video speaks volumes about the content quality you strive to share.

[@GradosLounge]

These are my goals I’m so ecstatic to see someone is actually doing it

[@epicgardening]

Make sure and subscribe to his channel!

[@sweetness6048]

I always see your comments mostly in the weed department

[@wwsuwannee7993]

I watch Charles' vids all the time, imagining how to adopt some of his methods to my climate. This was a good vid as he really didn't have an agenda and just spoke casually...what a nice guy. Thanks for posting it.

[@epicgardening]

Yeah, he's always like that! Amazing gardener

[@shaunagustavus1317]

That is gorgeous soil in those beds! I'm in love!! 😍

[@lisajohnsonno1]

Thanks Charles and Kevin for encouraging us to grow our own food!

[@epicgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chattyman2]

Charles is such a happy fellow, always smiling

[@williammaxwell1919]

All 'Epic' videos are "interesting" and worth th watch. This video with CD is beyond fascinating as it opens up an alternative growing regime (no dig) that many "gardners" don't explore. To be honest, my "no dig" practices arose because intrinsically, I'm lazy!.... and I work very hard at it.

[@pingpong9656]

That was EASY viewing. Well done.

[@niallguiver2861]

Charles is an inspiration.

[@love_lyzza]

He's soo generous!

[@athena03000]

Big fan of no dig gardening, making my own compost is the most challenging part. Charles is my hero & I love his books. Thank you for sharing!

[@alexisseverson8257]

Charles getting excited about inspiring others to garden is so cute! He's such a gem 💎 💖

[@pplusbthrust]

Good rich compost appears to be the key. ✨

[@maialinellospazio]

I love this man. The beauty of his garden seems to reflect the beauty of his soul.

[@karenkmk4035]

Charles is awesome! I've adopted no dig over the last 12 to 14 months in raised garden beds. Less work, less weeds, more moisture retained..

[@epicgardening]

Glad it's working!

[@clairemcconway6266]

Petting the cat at 23.07! I love this.

[@rebeccalankford2652]

What type of bean at 13:40? What is the size of the seed tray at 31:22? What goes into his compost bins? What does he exclude? The encouragement Charles gives is wonderful. The education he passes on is a true value and blessing for generations to come. His enthusiasm and disposition is not only a treasure but his voice is soothing to the ears.

[@genie6322]

I can sit and listen to him speak for hours. Love this video. Thank you.

[@thejoyofdirt1610]

You guys are the perfect Dynamic Duo GardeningSuper Heroes!😊

[@epicgardening]

You're too kind!

[@ajdexter4195]

I love Charles, he is so humble and I have learned soo much from him over the years. Also I only live 20 minutes away ans haven't got around to seeing him yet....

[@epicgardening]

Time to fix that!

[@AlnilanaSims]

Oh my word! Mr Dowding is so enthusiastic, it is heart-warming!

[@treasuresofearth3014]

Wow welcome to Somerset! Didn't know that you were here! And I didn't know there is such a hidden gem of a guy living "next door"!!! Really would love to meet him and befriend this lovely old chap.

[@sonatawinchester5951]

I love this. I’ve followed both of you for some time now and it’s great to see the worlds collide in such a lovely, positive way! I’m in the UK, so closer to Charles in terms of climate.

[@JasonOfTGA]

Watching this a bit more that 2 years after upload, I find this gentleman's eye for structure and organisation impressive. He's wrangling mother nature in a way that will change the way I look and my small vegetable garden.

[@jennifersauer3257]

Well this is just epic! So enjoyable and you’re a natural interviewer! You’ve asked all the questions we all wonder over. The geometry is incredible. These gardens are works of art.

[@epicgardening]

Thank you, and glad you enjoyed!

[@tiramisu5901]

Hats off to C. Dowding! His desire to educate gardeners is commendable...thanks for this video.😀👍

[@felixmikolai7375]

cute how nervous and proud the granpa is :) awesome garden!

[@surendranathpr5504]

He is the master but always a student who is willing to learn. He is the boss and also employee who doesn't take command from anybody. He is the natural person and creates no harm to the mother earth. He is person who lives and let lives other organisms by growing organic. He is the person non other than Charles.

[@rosemarielamothe2733]

Wow, I follow you both. I'ts great to see you there together. Regards from Chile, South America.

[@craigmetcalfe1749]

I am very happy that two of my go-to guides to gardening got to physically meet. If Mark from Self Sufficient Me was there, the holy trinity would be complete. All three of you have consistently been binge watched since our shared situation began.

[@love_lyzza]

Wow!! He's sooo generous & patient! 30+ min of sharing! 💜💜

[@bryonyhellis]

That was so wonderful- great collaboration- EPIC, you could say 😉

[@alanr1377]

Wow his voice is so soft and claming

[@kerij6624]

Great video so inspired thanks for sharing!

[@victorkrk]

Brilliant! my 2 favorite on line gardeners, you both make gardening so achievable! loved it, thank you

[@DonnaBorooah]

Charles is such a great combination of peaceful and excited, how inspiring!!!

[@Daffodil28]

Very nice video, thank you!

[@meganbutton4320]

I love watching Charles's videos! Cool you went to his place.

[@brandidudley9968]

I wish there was a LOVE option, instead of just LIKE. This was an amazing video. Such a great learning experience from a tenured figure like Charles Dowding and yourself, of course ;)

[@ewelina3803]

Thanks for the video. I love to watch Charles Downing's method of gardening.

[@tofty21]

I did a one day course with Charles a couple of years ago. It was the best day I’ve ever spent. He is a mine of information and really happy to share his knowledge. Since then I’ve adopted “no dig” and it revolutionised the way I garden. It’s really so simple and takes the effort out of what can be back breaking. I’ve not been to home acres but one day I hope to get the opportunity.

[@epicgardening]

I hope you get the chance! Glad you got to take a clas with Charles

[@jerricroft937]

Great video Charles Dowding is my go-to. A gentle man who loves his trade.

[@epicgardening]

Agreed!

[@deshannon6402]

What an inspiring guy. Simple. Humble. Brilliant!

[@EtcMari]

This video is so packed with love, knowledge and simbiosis. No bullshit, no make believe, pure homemade "scientific" observation and understanding of nature and processes. It made me cry. My "garden" is in my balcony, just 43cm2/ 0.048sqf and I'm growing rucula, spinach, beetroot, zucchini. And i will apply for sure all this knowledge. :D loved it. Thanks.

[@annacharles-smith2207]

I love Charles, his gardening passion is contagious. Thank you Kevin.

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Charles Dowding is my superhero! Happiest New Year to you Charles!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Fabulous tour. Always nice to hear from Charles, who is so generous with sharing his knowledge. I’m so envious of your time with him.

[@epicgardening]

He's so kind with his time, I agree!

[@TJBrown15]

This is the first I've heard of this man and now I know why he's a legend... sheesh what a real farmer lol. Much respect.

[@jebllw]

What a lovely human Charles is. So welcoming, genuine and kind. Gardening seems like it comes so naturally for him. This video brings me so much joy.

[@carmenbailey8209]

This was super fantastic to see the both of you together . You can tell you both have a true passion for growing and will definitely be learning lots . Thanks, for making this possible. 👍❤️😊

[@Sharkdog11b]

I would love it if Charles took video of him selling his produce at market

[@drawthings1699]

He's a happy ol man

[@MissMary1012]

I feel so good inside watching how he put on an inch of horsemenure. It looks just like my first veg.bed. it looks new fresh and happy😊 also the white fungi looks like a forestfloor..

[@lindaheredia347]

Amazing!! So incredibly useful information. This will be my 4th year gardening and I am hoping it will be first successful year!!

[@acolley2891]

Really enjoyed this. He seems very genuine. You did a good job Kevin just letting him speak but keeping conversation.

[@oby-1607]

Charles, a very honest, hard working individual. Knows he has an interview coming and still wearing his work jeans and vest as a dedicated to his garden guy is. Thank you for sharing, Charles Dowding.

[@Serendipity1160]

What a delight to watch two of my favorite gardeners together! Thank you for sharing!

[@chantalgardner3157]

The soil biology explains my health improvement since I started market gardening. My physical therapist said, "There is something very grounding and healing about working in the ground." I believe this biology is the reason. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@epicgardening]

So very true!

[@sandram5664]

I’ve watched Charles for years and would love to get to his garden on my next trip across the pond. It must have been fantastic to be there in real life. When your video popped up in my recommendations I was eager to watch and wasn’t disappointed! I enjoyed seeing him and the garden from your slightly different angle. Subbing you now!

[@epicgardening]

Appreciate your subscription - it was a dream to see his garden in person!

[@pearlculberson1662]

Absolutely amazing

[@lizshipman5620]

Oh please, Charles, come to San Diego! My home town. You two are my absolute favorites. I always learn so much! Thanks 🙏

[@christinefiori8714]

I'm showing this to those who dont understand how I garden and dont believe no dig is so easy. Thankyou for posting this.

[@THEGROWITS]

nice video. Every time i watch Charles i get up and go plant something

[@epicgardening]

Same 😂

[@MsSnicker10]

Huge Charles fan! So glad you got to visit-connected us with your channel for first time. Subscribed today. Looking forward to watching.

[@epicgardening]

Thanks for stopping in!

[@BVisser7]

Thanks for this! I’ve been really interested in starting a market garden here in the States. Ive watched most if not all of his videos. The market garden scene here is so different here. 30” beds, all the tools, infrastructure, all the irrigation, ect. His method is so simple... It would be interesting to hear a comparison. I’m going to carry on with the Dowding method... 48” beds. Compost on top of cow pasture with cardboard underneath. NO dig. Starting most of my plants in seed trays and planting out. Washing in a 55 gal drum and drying in a crate.

[@wallsgallery]

Love to see my beloved gardeners together. Thank you all! I’ve learned so much and thereby saved so much mistake time waste.

[@Emma-ws7vs]

Thanks so much @EpicGardening, I had no idea about Charles wonderful channel. Such a lovely space so close to home!

[@epicgardening]

So happy to turn you on to his work!

[@CITYBORNDESERTBRED]

Ingham FTW 👌🏾 Great video, must’ve been a checkpoint in life to spend time with him.