No dig garden fifth summer: veg, fruit, flowers, intense cropping and easy weeding.

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Charles Dowding

Charles Dowding

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@xander563
@xander563 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! This channel is the bee's knees. I can't get enough. Keep the knowledge flowing!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Pleased to help Alexander
@RaechelleJ
@RaechelleJ 6 жыл бұрын
I agree i just found it yesturday and was up late watching videos and here i am again lol
@romaniamyland6191
@romaniamyland6191 5 жыл бұрын
mee too, i can't get enough
@FinznFowl82
@FinznFowl82 3 жыл бұрын
I know all about the healing powers of the garden! A little over 3 years ago I was an alcoholic, addict and suicidal. Yesterday I sold some of the first vegetables from my garden and I'm planting as hard as I can. November 5th will be 3 years that I have been sober and clean. I'm the happiest I've ever been
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
Goodness me what a great message. Thanks for sharing and I wish you even more health and strength. 😀
@waynesell3681
@waynesell3681 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your sobriety. Three years is a big achievement! Hoping your garden grows with you!
@bzz5601
@bzz5601 7 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr. Dowding, I wanted to pass you a quick message and don't expect a reply, but I wanted you to know how much I've appreciated your advice and wonderful videos. For the first time in my life, my significant other and I had a big salad tonight with everything grown from our own garden. We had kale and young chard leaves, snow pea pods, sungold tomatoes that are finally coming in now, parsley, and our own carrots. It was one of the best salads of my whole life, the taste was amazing compared to what I've ever gotten in the store. I have you to thank for a lot of the instructions on how to get there, from compost to sowing, etc. We have enjoyed things from our garden in the past, but usually only one item at a time. It's been a long road to get where we are since the property was completely wild and covered with English ivy and other weeds. It's taken almost 2 years of work (and a lot of black plastic) to have a real garden, because the soil was so poor. I've learned to amend with used coffee grounds, worm castings, wood ash and what my pet chickens leave behind as well as the compost we've made. I loved your book "How to Create a New Vegetable Garden", and tips in that really helped. Your gentle nature, thoughtful advice and wonderful garden always inspire me to get back out and continue the fight with nature until I bring it under more control. You are very much appreciated way over here on the west coast of Oregon, USA. Your videos always bring a smile, and we look forward to a future with better overall health and better food. Thank you, sir.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Ah Midsummer night thanks so much for the feedback, this is a fantastic result and I wish you great harvests ongoing.
@coolwater55
@coolwater55 5 жыл бұрын
What a thoughtful expressive comment. I am learning too..but I love your succinct capture of toil to enjoying the fruits of your labour!
@stacymirba1433
@stacymirba1433 5 жыл бұрын
There is nothing like this on tv or youtube. I could watch this all day.
@Blubberblase123
@Blubberblase123 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best gardening channel by far. He honestly shares his wisdom and experience of 30 years. Soo glad I found this channel. Thank you 💕
@theresawaveyme4482
@theresawaveyme4482 3 жыл бұрын
I feel the garden is healing too! and your channel is so honest, real, and giving! Take Care.
@eej902
@eej902 4 жыл бұрын
When you heal nature, nature heals you right back! I love your work and think you're great. Watching from Sacramento, California 🛤️💗🌱
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you!
@OneYardRevolution
@OneYardRevolution 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing results in just 5 years, Charles! Your garden is a wonderful example what can be accomplished using no-dig and compost. Beautiful!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick and that is a great compliment from someone who has rich experience of growing like this.
@masonkoller8962
@masonkoller8962 4 жыл бұрын
OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Did you or Oscar the cat leave this comment? 😋
@lalangner2253
@lalangner2253 4 жыл бұрын
This is so entertaining. Your high quality video work and your gentle voice make all so much fun to watch. Also you are a wonderful teacher. It is joyful to learn from you. Thanks Charles
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks :)
@ericandpaulajacobson3633
@ericandpaulajacobson3633 6 жыл бұрын
The sheer beauty and personal satisfaction of taking a plot of ground and turning it into a little Garden of Eden! I believe gardeners have to be the happiest and most satisfied people on earth. I would encourage all who are just getting started in the gardening process to stay with it for a few seasons. You won't regret working the process of making great soil and growing beautiful and tasty vegetables, herbs, and flowers! Besides, the connection you will experience with your natural surroundings will truly enrich your life. If all men and women became active gardeners, there would be no inclination for greed, power, and war! Thank you Charles for these excellent and motivating gardening videos, keep them coming.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric and Paula, I love to motivate people so that is great feedback. Yes, gardening not war! Nature has power if we can but tap into it.
@timeaton5710
@timeaton5710 5 жыл бұрын
Charles Dowding is the king of gardening , if he's not on television he bl oody well should be !
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim
@sjcottam
@sjcottam 5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a meditation. Thank you 🙏
@madnct
@madnct 7 жыл бұрын
I love you Charles! I came across your work through your KZbin videos and it has changed mine and my husbands life forever. I thank you for your wise words on your amazing books and can't wait to one day attend to one of your courses and finally see you and your fascinating Homeacres paradise in person. Your work is inspiring. I wish you all best all the way here from Ireland!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Hey thankyou Marcella and that is lovely to hear, look forward to meeting you
@Raymondgogolf
@Raymondgogolf Жыл бұрын
Hi Marcie I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
@Melinasabani
@Melinasabani 4 жыл бұрын
Bless you ,I am a Greek American.i am 73.i am back in Greece to spend my late years,and you give one more reason to live better.i am learning from you so many things,,from you,and THANK You.i made a roof garden,with 4 beds 3 ft by 10 ft,but I wish after I follow you I had more beds.but. Is good enough to keep me happy.thank you again.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
How lovely to hear from you and your roof garden sounds lovely
@paolomaggi8188
@paolomaggi8188 6 жыл бұрын
Wow ..... vegetable garden or Paradise?...... Paradise!!!
@THEKMT6
@THEKMT6 6 жыл бұрын
This guy and what he has done is restoring my faith in humanity, keep inspiring sir.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Ah that is nice!
@CHUOMSQUAD
@CHUOMSQUAD 6 жыл бұрын
I am now starting gardening. It's just amazing to think that you do not need to do much to yield more. Simply revolutionary.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Yes Collins it is liberating
@CHUOMSQUAD
@CHUOMSQUAD 6 жыл бұрын
You're a legend.
@antoinettegainous4883
@antoinettegainous4883 3 жыл бұрын
Your home-sourced meals not only look beautiful but, my mouth is watering, I can easily imagine are delicious. Thanks.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
They are indeed, and thanks!
@miheadhurts
@miheadhurts 7 жыл бұрын
I've just started our first 5 metre x 1 metre no dig bed using cardboard, pond weed from our dam, lucern, homemade compost, chicken poo, straw and cow poo. It's under plastic sheeting now but we can't wait to plant more vegetables and herbs in our garden. Thank you Charles for posting these videos, they've been a great source of information.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing Richard, nice you are using my advice to be creative in your garden
@lorraineg8134
@lorraineg8134 5 жыл бұрын
Charles what a beautiful video. Im glad you ae enjoying your journey the healing process it gives is worth its weight in gold. I find it theraputic myself, one can loose yourself for a while. God bless you Charles and thankyou.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Lorraine, yes gardens are so healing
@lacky2481
@lacky2481 7 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr Dowding, thank you so much, for your time, inspiration and imparting so much priceless information, the help and knowledge ive received from you has been tremendous. not only that, because of your effort to share, my family is able to save money by growing our own vegetables and fruit with enough to help out the people that live on my street and the friends that drop by. I am incredibly grateful... being around so much life and reaping the rewards of my time and energy has also helped me to heal after difficult times also. thanks again for everything you do, you are truly a wonderful man and a huge inspiration. best wishes in all you do, cheers from down under!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Dear Lacky, this is a moving message and lovely to hear, I feel grateful to have helped and to hear of others benefitting.
@justaperson9525
@justaperson9525 5 жыл бұрын
omg, even she has a calming voice! This is becoming also a bit of a therapeutic channel for me
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
I shall pass on the compliment!
@ELonaBrahimllari
@ELonaBrahimllari 4 жыл бұрын
Apart from everything you do beautifully you also have the most relaxing voice. I'm happy I found these videos.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@suzyq6767
@suzyq6767 3 жыл бұрын
Your garden is lovely, peaceful, and doable. Thanks for the encouragement.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Suzy
@infantesb
@infantesb 5 жыл бұрын
What an envy! Through the video I could see how happy you are with your job & life. You and your wife have lovely shine in your eyes. Bless you
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Xavi :)
@farmerjones5479
@farmerjones5479 7 жыл бұрын
Charles, you have quite possibly moved heaven and earth in five years! BRAVO! Congratulations, wishing you continued success and much happiness always.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Farmer Jones. I move what I can... except the soil!
@emilyburgess5475
@emilyburgess5475 7 жыл бұрын
So inspiring. The ultimate happy watch after a long day at work
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Emily
@glauciammgomes2009
@glauciammgomes2009 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful beautiful simply beautiful I am experimenting with her method without digging because I am a woman, I live alone, I have no helper and I am 60 years old, but I can not go without planting. I'm using a bed of leaves first, about 10cm of various dry leaves, some twigs, then a layer of organic compost and then a mulch of dried leaves. It's working very well. Thank you for your teachings.
@judeirwin2222
@judeirwin2222 5 жыл бұрын
I think you could dispense with the twigs, which, from experience, take years to decompose.
@louiselincoln
@louiselincoln 4 жыл бұрын
If you're anywhere near Lincolnshire/ Nottinghamshire let me know, I may be able to find you a willing volunteer or two to assist you (so long as you will trade your gardening knowledge!) 😊 X
@ирашура-х3й
@ирашура-х3й 2 жыл бұрын
I love this person ❤️ he creates harmony around and I feel just wonderful watching the video. Don't stop please and good luck.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын
So nice thanks 💚
@ditavizoso6918
@ditavizoso6918 7 жыл бұрын
Homeacres is such an inspiration. Whenever we feel doubts about our future farm, watching your videos brings us back in track. Thank you!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, I wish you well for the future becoming present
@lukeluke9456
@lukeluke9456 3 жыл бұрын
please do an updated full tour. found this particular series so informative and helped understand how a garden develops and evolves over time.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke and we have but in different formats, such as winter garden, and autumn abundance, even the Harvests video.
@vishalkatariya4996
@vishalkatariya4996 5 жыл бұрын
This was lovely. I'm growing a few vegetables, and I'm a firm convert to no-dig now. Every time I feel like I need a cheering up, I now watch one of Charles' videos. Never fails to make me feel a bit more optimistic.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
Than ks Vishal and I am happy to cheer you up!
@lucaspierre4088
@lucaspierre4088 7 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love what you are doing! I've been farming since 8 years and you continually teach me more. I know that my teachers(grandparents) would agree. You are amazing!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lucas
@tyrionlancaster5610
@tyrionlancaster5610 4 жыл бұрын
“Hell of a crop here!” 😄 Charles is the best!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks
@jameswillison2220
@jameswillison2220 2 жыл бұрын
An absolute genius of a man thank you Charles
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын
😀
@learningtobeme5195
@learningtobeme5195 7 жыл бұрын
Just in time for my 30 minute lunch break. Thank you! Cheers from Oregon!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Such a time difference (I was in bed!), and thanks
@ginad3655
@ginad3655 7 жыл бұрын
your garden is something we aspire to. We are convinced no-dig is the way to go! thank you for sharing your experiences
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Good and thanks, I wish you success Gina.
@tagladyify
@tagladyify 7 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. You have created your own little piece of heaven there.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tracy
@mystforest
@mystforest 7 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration, Charles. Thank you! Been enjoying your videos for a year, you are my fav channel on KZbin.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am happy you like the videos Patricia
@jantt2193
@jantt2193 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant method of gardening and astounded by the number of plants you raise from seed! Of course the results are what count too - yummy veggie grub!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Yes for sure and thanks
@JuanGarcia-nd5py
@JuanGarcia-nd5py 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles ..... I liked so much watching these old fotos from your begining there . I felt so engaged with these way of doing things.... , hard work every. day.Juan from Uruguay.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Juan, the work is less hard now, was intense at first! I hope your crops are good.
@sunnyhouse168
@sunnyhouse168 7 жыл бұрын
Although my English language are not good, I can not stop watching your videos time and time again.I am really excited to see the construction of homeacres and the fruitful results.Over the past few years, I have been working hard to transform a deserted garden into a self-sufficient vegetable garden. However, many years of hard work have not been able to get the due result until I saw your video and the book.Now I finally know how to deal with that overgrown garden.Thanks again for your generous sharing!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Your English is good, and I hope you enjoy making the garden productive
@celiafolzie
@celiafolzie 7 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel and absolutely love it! Sending these videos to my gardening Dad, he's gonna love it!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Celia!
@tastefultragedy
@tastefultragedy 6 жыл бұрын
I cant tell you how much I enjoy listening to your experience and growing wisdom ... you have changed the way my husband and I viewed the gardening ~responsibility~ and immense failing and frustration has been turned into SUCH success and joy!!!! We only stumbled across your amazing, and calming videos just as this growing season (northeastern USA]... and have only scratched the surface of the joyful and successful side of gardening. But am OVERJOYED my 4 wee ones will be raised with this as their inspiration! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Ah wow thanks for your heartwarming comment, happy growing
@peteskitchengarden1761
@peteskitchengarden1761 7 жыл бұрын
Stand out gardening video of the season! Sean is right "better than TV" Loved it :)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
It's a garden Oscar! and thanks
@miriama5463
@miriama5463 5 жыл бұрын
What an enjoyable and informative video, thank you Charles for the tour of your lovely garden and sharing with us your knowledge and fruits of your efforts.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
Great thanks Mimi
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mimi
@CarolAnn61
@CarolAnn61 6 жыл бұрын
I’ve only just started watching your channel. It’s amazing. I have a small garden and have back issues, so no dig is excellent for me in my raised beds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
@rogercamp4244
@rogercamp4244 7 жыл бұрын
Charles, Thank you for all that you do. You commitment and passion are inspiring. I stumbled across your channel a few months ago and only wish I had done so before planting my spring market garden. After four and a half months of fighting weeds, battling pest on a half acre in Louisiana, I ripped it all out five weeks ago. As someone once sad, "a thousand mile journey starts with the first step". My first step was to apply your methods, Now with ninety six permanent beds, compost, plastic and cardboard mulch, the outlook for the fall and winter garden looks fantastic. The first crops in are already stunning and have had very little weed pressure. Thank you very much for the help you never knew you provided.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Roger I am heartened to hear this, apart from the experience of your first few months. Weed pressure is the first main difference, I am sure you will notice others and wish you every success. Thanks so much for posting.
@jonathancorbyn8203
@jonathancorbyn8203 6 жыл бұрын
You are a credit to your country sir.
@marilynmorgan4691
@marilynmorgan4691 5 жыл бұрын
ENJOY VERY MUCH. I live in the big valley of Arizona mostly desert. I enjoy the green.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 5 жыл бұрын
I can imagine!
@michelepaccione8806
@michelepaccione8806 7 жыл бұрын
Great video and beautiful garden. Sean is right...it's better than TV!
@KaiAnneClews
@KaiAnneClews 7 жыл бұрын
Charles you are the best good advice green-thumb uncle as I continue along my gardening journey. Thank you for the wisdom of "no dig" and your laid back enthusiasm for your plants. You are wonderful!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kai-Anne
@sam12345506
@sam12345506 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden! A few years ago I used your website as a rough guide to planting a garden in France (being from New Zealand I didn't know exactly when to plant!) The locals thought I was mad not digging, but I had great results. Now back in NZ, am preparing a couch-ridden plot for spring planting in September. It's still all covered in polythene and as ugly as sin, but in a few months, I know it'll be productive and beautiful. Anyhow Charles, thanks for all the tips over years and keep up the great work! Kind regards.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Sam, I am sure your new garden will be wonderful too, no dig makes so much possible that would otherwise be difficult
@vippiggygirl8926
@vippiggygirl8926 7 жыл бұрын
You have the most amazing and beautiful garden I have seen this year UK. My four year old and I are learning so much from you thank you.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
I am happy you find it beautiful as that is an important part of my growing, and there is no doubt that plants in healthy soil look vibrant and appealing.
@farmyourbackyard2023
@farmyourbackyard2023 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know you had gone through a difficult season when you came to Home Acres. You have definitely brought beauty from ashes. I try to watch 2 to 3 of your videos every Morning. I am developing my 1/8 acre backyard into full food production, and I am considering a move that will make it easier to grow more food. Thank you for all of your good instructions and information.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes difficulties are powerful motivators, and I wish you a successful move!
@Gardeningadventures49726
@Gardeningadventures49726 7 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful property. We're just starting our homestead journey on KZbin, and we hope to one day have something just as beautiful!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
May that go well for you
@JudesViews
@JudesViews 7 жыл бұрын
Im working towards the same lifestyle ☺
@apaeth2
@apaeth2 7 жыл бұрын
The stuffed squash looked yummy...compliments to the chef!
@annadziewanna9250
@annadziewanna9250 3 жыл бұрын
You are a blessing Charles. Every time I see how radiant you are when talking about plants, it just uplifts my spirit and makes gardening seem so easy. This will be my first year with no dig and I love learning from you, thank you so much. Greetings from Poland
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Anna :)
@Raymondgogolf
@Raymondgogolf Жыл бұрын
Hi Anna I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
@shantalas.a9383
@shantalas.a9383 5 жыл бұрын
I love your way of growing vegetables
@pamelakincaid5313
@pamelakincaid5313 6 жыл бұрын
OMG love, love, and love.. what is it about getting your hands in the dirt and watching something grow that makes you feel great. Love the way dirt smells. Makes me feel at peace.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Oh yes!
@bluelilly6124
@bluelilly6124 6 жыл бұрын
It's very calm and soothing to watch ur videos.
@seattlesue178
@seattlesue178 5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so restorative. Thank you!
@hasdrubal121
@hasdrubal121 3 жыл бұрын
A new subscriber here. Will be starting from scratch in a couple of months. Blown away by your garden, productivity and positivity. Many thanks, I will be buying books of yours and Huw Richards. 🇮🇪
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome and thankyou, happy gardening
@JanelHathaway
@JanelHathaway 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Hands off to you, your son and rest of your family! Excellent video-making by Ed and he captures and illuminates your (Charles) depth of knowledge, gentleness and love of gardening! #lifegoals #homegrown #backyardgrocerystore
@TheMiddlesizedGarden
@TheMiddlesizedGarden 7 жыл бұрын
Beautifully shot film, as well as interesting
@dorothymcleod1
@dorothymcleod1 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video makes me want to get out and do more in the garden. I love the mix of garden and kitchen. I had to pause the video and study the compost bin setup. I think I might copy your setup. It looks very tidy and VERY useful with areas to hang garlic etc. Thank you so much for all your information and your new book is wonderful! Thanks for all your hard work....you are such an inspiration!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dorothy, nice to hear all that and the composting area is working really well, one year on.
@nelfranca
@nelfranca 5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing story, thanks for sharing, you are a blessed man!
@mypony891
@mypony891 4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy for your success. I think one of the difference between your garden success and my garden failure is that you work in the winter and I hibernate. Sounds like I need to get over my hatred of the cold and get out lol
@MirelaK75
@MirelaK75 7 жыл бұрын
This is the most beautiful garden I have ever seen!! My husband and I are dreaming of having a garden like this in few years.Thank you for sharing your knowledge!😃
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Great dream and go for it
@sarahsarah-kd6or
@sarahsarah-kd6or 7 жыл бұрын
Your wife's food looks fantastic make me want to grow veg
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Great!
@sawcreatives
@sawcreatives 7 жыл бұрын
This is the most impressive garden I have ever seen. Extremely well designed and very healthy looking crops. Appreciate the inspiration! I got some serious work to do.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen, go to!
@Urban_poacher
@Urban_poacher 6 жыл бұрын
Charles your the man iv been promoting you and your channel
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
thanks Harvey
@katesimpson6167
@katesimpson6167 7 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks Charles for another lovely video. That you have gone from weedy field to such abundance in garden and in life after starting from scratch is truly inspiring...I too have to face new beginnings so it is moving to see yours and Steph's journey. To anyone who has not yet visited you at Homeacres, I'd say it really is even more beautiful than it looks on film and the day I spent with you is one I would heartily recommend others do too...keep on teaching and writing about growing and making fabulous healthy food and many, many thanks :)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kate that is nice of you to say, glad you like the video, for those interested here is the Courses page of my website www.charlesdowding.co.uk/courses/homeacres-courses/
@GordonjSmith1
@GordonjSmith1 7 жыл бұрын
Just watched the whole video and I was so encouraged. My sincere thanks.
@aroe3714
@aroe3714 7 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love your videos! Last fall I dumped all my compost on my raised beds and this spring I planted no-dig style. This is the first year my cucumbers and beans haven't suffered from mildew and blight. Can't wait to see how my last-summer crops do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us a glimpse of your beautiful life! 😊
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear Amanda and thanks for sharing
@SkengManNZ
@SkengManNZ 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles. you have changed my mind on no till gardening.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear and best of luck with no till
@angelapickering3853
@angelapickering3853 7 жыл бұрын
Charles thank you! I have an urban garden plot and am going to switch to the no dig method. Really appreciate your wisdom
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Angela and great move
@chetanamanjunath8568
@chetanamanjunath8568 6 жыл бұрын
Plants looks so happy at your place sir
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chetana
@james1976-nov
@james1976-nov 7 жыл бұрын
How i do look forward to watching your new video's . keep them coming my friend!
@jacques-ldube2921
@jacques-ldube2921 6 жыл бұрын
Your no dig method as been an inspiration here in Quebec Canada since four years and the soil quality improving incredibly fast. Forever gratefull. This video is well appreciated including the cooking segment. Looking foward to more appetizing culinairy ideas. Kindest regards, Lucie.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Ah that is lovely feedback, thanks Lucie. Steph is writing a recipe book so do watch out for that, appearing before Christmas and available from Chelsea Green.
@phifediggy9659
@phifediggy9659 4 жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity of all this, I've been tilling beds every year and end up fighting the weeds constantly. Thank you for all the great vids, just started to take growing veg seriously and your knowledge is helping massively
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear Phife.
@phifediggy9659
@phifediggy9659 4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig 😁 you've inspired me to convert to no dig, my potatoes and garlic are doing great. Quick question, is it best to multisow carrots? I always have trouble germinating them
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
@@phifediggy9659 I sow direct. They emerge better when sown in the surface compost
@tuxeedo18laliberty
@tuxeedo18laliberty 7 жыл бұрын
the place has come a long way. good job and happy harvesting
@evephillips6701
@evephillips6701 7 жыл бұрын
Definitely a labour of love and hard work culminating in a worthwhile and beautiful masterpiece garden....That provides lovely healthful crops.....Homeacres is a fascinating example of crops flowers....I enjoy the happy flow of you describing the crops....The lunch in the kitchen looked yummy marvellous.....I follow lots of gardening sites but Homeacres is the Best so abundantly lush!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Eve, glad you enjoyed it
@waynesell3681
@waynesell3681 8 ай бұрын
Excellent.. really appreciate listening to you explain your methods and thoughts. Your full-time employee must be a great guy ! As well as the rest of the crew. All so beautiful!
@Sparklfoot
@Sparklfoot 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I sure appreciated the visual of the asparagus, I’m preparing a place to plant some, probably next fall, and now I know how tall it can get. Thanks for helping us all be good gardeners, Charles.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
So nice of you and go well Gitta
@rickwills4281
@rickwills4281 4 жыл бұрын
Have just taken my allotment on and will be using the no-dig method. These are are wonderful series of videos, presented in a relaxed informative style.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rick and may it go well
@catherinensungwa9942
@catherinensungwa9942 6 жыл бұрын
First thing I do in the morning is watch your videos, I knew I wanted to start a market garden but didn't know where to start from. You have cleared that for me, I'll start with composting. Secondly, you have the most lovable character and it shines through even in your videos. Love all the way from Uganda.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Catherine you are kind to say that and I am so happy to have helped
@cassandramaxwell6311
@cassandramaxwell6311 7 жыл бұрын
It is real nice to see what you started with then to what you have now! I am at our second year with our homestead. I look at all your videos and others and just wish I was already there thinking it is just so easy... It is nice to know it has been 5 years in the making and makes me feel better about my progress... I'm still behind on my goals but hopefully this year we will get our big break we have been needing so bad! I am so thankful you take time out of your day to put out such great videos. Thank you for all that you do. It truly is helpful! :)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
That is nice to hear though I am sad you feel behind. Year two here, especially the spring was difficult with slugs and leatherjackets in places, though by summer it was much better. I was selling a lot within 6 months of making first beds in 2013. Since then the crops, soil and ease of work have been improving every year and 2017 has been just amazing. You will arrive, enjoy the process, keep composting, buy some when needed.
@milamia8761
@milamia8761 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, спасибо сэр за чудесное видео, вы просто волшебник! 👍♥️Вы создали прекрасный, сказочный сад и у вас прекрасная супруга!!! 💞
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо большое
@heatherhineline9481
@heatherhineline9481 6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very informative, and I love to see the beautiful abundant produce
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Heather
@spyder594
@spyder594 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I've watched your videos for a few years now. Love your channel.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@namphuonginh644
@namphuonginh644 7 жыл бұрын
I always wait for your new videos. It is so peaceful! Happy to see your homestead working well! :)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nam PD
@conniehusband1365
@conniehusband1365 4 жыл бұрын
Yummy!!!! A beautiful meal... Soo satisfying.
@lisabooker6405
@lisabooker6405 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL garden! Thank you for sharing!
@n.o.9575
@n.o.9575 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey 😊
@dsheridan4497
@dsheridan4497 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the cooking scene!
@DadbrosGarage
@DadbrosGarage 6 жыл бұрын
All that food your wife cooked makes my mouth water!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and best watch out for her recipe book appearing in a year or so.
@Walsallgrower
@Walsallgrower 6 жыл бұрын
Charles what a wonderful inspiration too many folk, your hard work and dedication is a credit to your tenacity my friend ..👏👏
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Star Man
@janepennington9520
@janepennington9520 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles! Inspirational, as ever! I've only had a garden since 2011 (I'm 62!). I'd heard about no-dig but have only recently been following your actual methods. This year has seen a big improvement in yields and multi-sown modules rule ok! Many thanks.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
@CharlesDowding1nodig 7 жыл бұрын
Hey nice feedback Jane, sounds great
@60arlin
@60arlin 6 жыл бұрын
Sir, Its being good to see you and your garden
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