Creating a Vegetable Garden? 3 Things You Can't Afford to Ignore

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[@giggiwidit5638]

Huw is so right, you have to have a vision. I've recently taken on an Allotment, and at the moment, I am getting it set up with raised beds etc., which it's taking quite a bit of time, because I'm a five foot two 49 year old woman, doing it on my own, with no access to a car, and so I'm transporting everything by hand, using just a gardening cart, and my own two legs lol. I'm also slowed down by the fact that I have very little money, so I am needing to scavenge free stuff, like pallet wood etc =9, and I'm not able to get some things, like Topsoil, to easily fill my beds, because its just too heavy for me to transport by hand. So necessity had bred ingenuity, and I have found, that if I dig down each of my raised beds as far as I can, and then fill in the bottom of my 'future' raised bed, with the plant matter, that I have taken off of the top of it, and then back-fill the soil, that I have dug out, back in on top of the layer of plant matter, then it is enough to raise the beds up by a good 6 inches, which is all that I need, for e decent raised bed, and means, that I can have a raised bed, without the need for extra topsoil. =DDD But a lot of my fellow Allotment growers keep saying things like 'It would be so much quicker and easier, if you didn't have raised beds.' But I say to them, 'Yes. it would. But I have a vision, of how I want my Allotment to look by the Spring, and I would feel as if I had cheated myself, if I didn't put in the extra effort, to get it as close to that vision, as possible, and I don't mind the extra effort, because the sense of achievement at the end, when it is looking how I see it, in my mind, will be worth it.' But a lot of them just don't 'get it' lol. Yes, it's not 'easy', but its worth it =DDD...I would also like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to gardeners like Huw Richards, who have helped me NO END, with their know-how, and experience, to avoid a lot of the pit-falls, that relatively new gardeners, like myself, often fall into, through inexperience, because you guys have helped me soooo much !!! =DDD

[@lilmisspeace]

I love your whole comment and attitude on this. Taking your time with anything is much better than rushing. I think other people forget to enjoy the journey because they are trying to get a certain result/harvest; but people like you, dear lady, and myself are holding a special vision in our heart and taking time on the journey, knowing that the whole experience has its beauty and merits. You will see more amazing things and have a greater love for each precious inch of your garden because of all your hard work and time it took. You will have invested so much more into the process of creating your space that you will know it in a far more intimate way, you will feel more connected to each plant and each creature that comes to visit. As long as it may take, as hard as some of the work may be, you keep going the way you are because it is your little dream to bring to fruition and you WILL get there. I am a single mum and my youngest has ASD, ADHD and sensory processing disorder; I have very limited funds that are about to become more limited next year. I have been building my garden for the last 2 years, come December, and it has been a slow process! I just got a garden cart so I can collect different free materials from around my neighbourhood, like papers from the news agents, logs from neighbour who've taken down trees (to line the edges of my garden beds to make them look a bit prettier), rocks for the frog pond (made from black plastic and an old tyre), organic matter like grass and leaves. I have old plants that have gone to seed and am collecting the seeds for the next time they will be in season, I am doing a multitude of experimentations with different ways of weeds control and mulching and raising seeds. I put trees in this year in the hopes of producing apples and mulberries and passionfruit in the years to come. It is a slow but ever changing process of learning; sometimes things fail and sometimes they succeed, but I keep learing and the garden keeps growing, and that's the important thing. Keep at it in whatever way you can; doing something is better than doing nothing becuse it's harder for you than other people, that would be true failure.

[@lorraineg8134]

Well done to you. Keep your vision. A tip i got was to dig down the paths lower around the beds to help fill your beds, i did that and was thrilled with that advice. Huw is a great inspiration for us as is so many more of the gardening youtubers.Best of luck with your journey im similar to you , doing it on my own, i get some comments about doing it on my own , but we arent doing it on own, we have great advisors on here and other allotmenteers too are a great help too.

[@back40bandit98]

Doing it all on your own like that will get you into really great physical shape. You should do a before and after video on how your gardening changed your health and physical fitness.

[@Cdngardengirl]

Great attitude, it will bring you success.

[@giggiwidit5638]

@@Cdngardengirl =D

[@elfling7]

You are not only a brilliant gardener and a brilliant gardening teacher but also a brilliant philosopher, Huw. I have been enjoying your videos so much the last months since I ‘discovered’ you. I bought 2 of your books too. You have taught me so much and inspired me enormously! Very, very grateful! All the best, Gerrie (Belgium)

[@suburbanhomestead]

I like the conversational tone of the video. Nice work Huw

[@shakengrain1942]

Yes, and still get to watch things happening at same time. Well done!

[@Eidolin]

This is a very relaxing format for a gardening video. Amazing visual quality, limited relaxing music and just you talking with less of a scripted or rushed feel. I love this please continue

[@ChrisMichael]

Huw, man, I just want to say - I've been watching your videos over the years, watching you grow as a KZbinr (as I've been personally growing as a gardener) and it is honestly just so fantastic to pop back on here every so often and see how grand your videos have got. Brilliant job, mate. Best of luck and please keep them coming.

[@diannevaldez8670]

For being so young you also so wise. Thank you for the encouragement and support.

[@mariannemoroney2922]

Thank you for your encouragement and your vision.

[@debvalle7466]

I'm 3 years late commenting, but just giving props to the First Year segment. At 58 and a lifetime city dweller, I've taken up gardening for the first time, after buying an home up north that's got a generous back & side yard. My eyes are bigger than my belly sometimes--I made a mad dash to buy seeds without realizing I wouldn't be able to plant them for 5 months :) I've since learned to pace myself and relish the small victories and gradual achievement of muscle memory. I really thought I'd quit after attempting weeding and using a large clipper for the first time. Now, just a few weeks later, I've grown more methodical and efficient, and have the energy and stamina to take on the tougher tasks. It's extremely gratifying and I do get lost in the whole thing of it! It's helped me slow down and stay in the moment, both in the garden and life. Your channel really has proven invaluable. It's not just highly informative, but a big inspiration and morale booster, too!

[@susiefitzsimmons1147]

I just watched this video. Great reminders about the mental workings. I couldn't help but notice the soil condition of the garden bed you just cleared. It looked beautifully full of organic matter and had such wonderful consistency. Nice video. Thanks!

[@eagle17nz]

Hi there from NZ Huw. You are one of the most inspirational young gardeners I have seen. I will be 60yrs old this year and am learning more and faster from watching gardening videos like yours. I realise now over the last 6 months I have been dreaming, drawing, researching and planning what to do with 12 acres I have been given charge of. I have gathered a lot of equipment, seeds, plants, studied the land and weather. I failed with a land bridge, my new trailer was stolen and this month saw a record rainfall which flooded me out of driving on the land. These set-backs have made me even more determined to forge ahead and stick to the dream that has been brewing and formulating in my head. Thank you so much for your encouragement!!!

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much for the lovely compliment! Love it! Don't let set backs stop you. Stay determined! It will all be worth it :)

[@TheRosangela9369]

Dare to dream. Yes, it's so necessary today, for the mental health and inner peace. Thanks so much for your inspirational work!

[@GrahamWright]

1. Vision 1:20 2. Climate 4:20 3. Everyone experiences failures 7:12

[@homelessjoe]

Thanks mate

[@alotofusers]

Thank you bro!

[@bbetros]

Thanks man. Saved us time 👍

[@nancyalexia1]

You really saved my screaming 🧠

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

1:20 All I'm thinking about is "WOW I hope He don't waste those beans".

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

You are so insightful. I have been gardening for decades and you are spot on.

[@paigecollins6315]

i am from VietNam, everytime i watch your garden i feel so peaceful, thank you so much ❤

[@maribellelebre6809]

"Dare to dream"...I've never heard this applied to gardening, but I love it! I'm dreaming!

[@hallonsylt6729]

I have been binging on this channel for the last week and i have learned ALOT! It has given me the confiedence to go all in next year. This video was exactly what I needed at the exact right time. I know we are only half way thrue this season but my hands are full of other duties too .. (Digging money! LOL). This video reminded me to stay true to my initial intention and purpose of my garden instead of taking in too much and drown in Sisyphotic garden work!

[@p.brooksmcginnis1749]

Love my wheelbarrow here on the tallest live volcanic mountain in Oregon. Plant your garden where ever you live!

[@maryb-h980]

Hi again Huw. I watched this last year and it's just as inspiring this year...note recent comment to you on Winter sowing...that's a big part of my vision for 2021. How blessed I am to have a life-threatening illness that allows for very little energy, but SO much time to dream 😁 May God bless you for how much you bless others mxxx

[@catherinesyme901]

Blessings 🙏❤️🕯🇳🇿

[@deidrespencer5467]

Thank you, Huw, you have helped me immensely with this simple, but important, video. I have been feeling overwhelmed by my dream/vision of creating my backyard food forest, doing it all myself at the age of 65. But now I know the steps to planning it all, and where to begin. Love from Australia 😊🌿

[@maxinewebber881]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I am trying to establish a vegetable garden and I needed a little encouragement.

[@janeconnors1807]

What an inspiring film. With today's changes in the weather, gardening is becoming a bit of a lottery. I've been growing veg for decades in a very amateurish way but putting food on the table and the difference in taste from supermarket stuff is a joy. When buying seeds look closely at the harvest period. Last year I put leeks in that were an early cropper. My mistake !! I wanted veg to stay in the veg plot to keep us going through the winter months. Again, planting in a rush caused me many a failure so attention to detail is important. I'm only just learning that your choice of leek seed variety, etc can have a different growing period. Thanks Huw. Great words

[@HappyFarmsLa]

Very lovely video. Thanks from the southern USA (we are all in different climates with the same dream) Grow healthy food!

[@liah55]

This was so beautifully poetic, almost like an unintentional motivational speech crossed with an asmr video. Loved it x

[@OmarSher]

Its very nice to learn gardening in sweet English accent. Thanks for making such good content.

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment! :)

[@lamyaesebai8136]

I'm dreaming of creating my own farm in my hometown. I hope one day I will be able to do it . THANK you for your efforts. It is really inspiring ❤

[@elainehutchinson753]

I love this video. Not focusing on the failures is the key but learning from them. And your right we always get another chance next year. I didn't do well with kale this year but have some brussel sprouts which I've never grown before. I think just being out in the allotments is the best thing so enjoy it!

[@charliebrown5755]

My favorite blog , Huw Richards has grown up on this blog and has made this show into something very special, a part of our lives.

[@hawaiidiver68]

This year I just planted. There was no organization or preparation beyond a couple raised beds. Now that I have learned so much I will be organized for next year.

[@christineferrario1700]

I embarrassingly have cried in my fall tear down this year. I am a teacher and I was terrified to go back to in school 🏫 instruction ( what we did!) and tearing down the garden represented the end of a very great season of solitude in the garden. I had to let it sit... then began to plan.. and now in Feb. started seeds again under lights and I’m sensing they renewed feeling. Started cold stratifying this year in the fridge for the first time!

[@valeriehowden471]

I was slow to plant and clean up this year. We had an early snow storm over 2 days with about 25cm wet snow and leaves were still on the trees. Major disaster zone with over 30, 000 ciyy trees damaged and downed power lines. Made me forget some of the minor crop failures and focus on the positive as we had no significant tree damage. Finally pruned the damaged branches today and cleaned up the asparagus patch ... noticed some kale survivors! Thanks for all your ideas from a grateful Canadian.

[@judyallen1261]

I really appreciate all your insight. Gardening can be an emotional experience when you have failures. We just keep plowing ahead. Thank you.

[@fifibernard6412]

love Gratitude Compassion is the greatest thing for our life in the garden . Thanks I subscribe.

[@SmallGardenQuest]

Thankfully I have many KZbinrs like you Huw to envision my garden even better :)

[@RiverPlaid]

Huw this was a lovely and insightful video that applies to much more than the garden. I wasn’t having the best of days and you were a ray of sunshine, thank you.🌼

[@jimwilleford6140]

Denise D Rivers Amen. He is such a fine young man imho.

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

Lovely style Hugh. I have been gardening for almost fifty years and I keep learning things. Love all the youtube channels! Is there a video showing how to create that pole bean structure? So right about the yearly mistakes. Every year there is something you count on that does not deliver, for whatever reason, even zucchini! But there will be another crop that surprises you by yielding tons. I am in the process of downsizing from an acreage to a small lot in the village and getting excited all over. Carry on, great work, fun to watch.

[@richardrichards5982]

Always good advice Huw. Wise beyond your years someone said below in the comments, and I agree. Doing the research on climate is well worth the effort, as is research on the biology of the plants you hope to grow and the soil you hope to grow them in.

[@lilaclilly198]

I found this video incredibly useful! Ressuring! I am fairly new to growing my own fruit veg. Was quite disheartened lately after some of my seedlings perished when I put them out. I thought am just not cut out for this. But now I feel a sense of hope🙏🏼🤗. I will focus on my successes and not failures. Lol

[@artinaam]

I've recently changed jobs and the new one allows me to focus more on my garden. Your videos have been most helpful, Huw. Plus, much better with a beard, pal :)

[@Grown-in-Tyrone]

I actually grow fennel for the seeds. They are great dried, you can chew them for any kind of indigestion/heartburn/tummy troubles. Make fennel tea, and grind up to add to curry powder.

[@davelawson2564]

you go Girl !

[@Grown-in-Tyrone]

Nice thing is fennel is a perennial. What's not to like 😁

[@michaelbalfour3170]

Thanks for the info, I use fennel in Indian food and this isna help. Love the root too, delicious with tomato and quinoa.

[@nitinjain8837]

Are the leafes edible.

[@robinschelstraete8291]

Try putting them on potatoes that are cut in parts, bit of oil, pepper and salt and 45min in oven at 180 degrees C, that's my favourite :)

[@Nexus-ub4hs]

You’ve grown and matured into such a fine young man Huw. Always enjoy your videos, relaxing, informative and helpful. Best wishes

[@ubarhd1]

What a rich informative video is ...thanks 👏🏻

[@heatherjolly8389]

I'm binging Huw right now!

[@HuwRichards]

Good!!😉

[@alph8654]

As a gardener that has been doing it a while i am always observing to see what needs to be done differently and to see how i can improve on methods and at the same time make my work easier and quicker as life is real and busy. Two pieces of advice to new gardeners is to start small and do not get discouraged if all does not go as planned. Failures should lead to future success.

[@ViaggiFloreali]

thank you Huw. Such a heartfelt sharing of your experience. I will very much enjoy following your videos. Glad to have found this channel.

[@GreenEarthGardener]

Thanks Huw x

[@KayAslin]

It's like talking to a friend while picking at the beans. How lovely.

[@frasersgirl4383]

Best video ever......I’m an experienced gardener in the states and I’m starting a vegetable garden this year!! Get a vision!! Climate and don’t worry about failures! There’s always next year!!

[@brianvandermerwe3370]

Thank you so much Hugh. I really appreciate your videos. This one really "spoke" to me. When I first came accross you I was not sure how much help you would be as I live in a totally different climate, Gauteng South Africa, yet I found that I was soon following you. Your easy manner and speaking on the many of the issues I have related to vegetable gardening that I dont pay a lot of attention to or dont even think about properly as addressed in this video are more readily absorbed. Its as if I can identify with you as a person, a human, if you will. We are all trying to do our best. These videos through you an inspiration. Thank you so much for what you do for all of us.

[@lorraineg8134]

Huw all good advice.For mental awareness, the open min approach is the best way to to go forward, i treat the gardening like visiting a good friend, somewhere to enjoy, release any negativity and go home relaxed and refreshed. Failures are definitely a learning curve in the vision, peas and certain brassicas were my failures this year, but the rewards i reeped made up for them tenfold. Thanks for another great share Huw. Well done.

[@southsidecarly7427]

Thanks for this information, it is very uplifting and positive!

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

Great video and great advice Huw!! If I could sell failure I would make a fortune - like you Fennel bolted along with spinach etc. I see it as growing for the compost bin LOL One thing you may have forgotten to mention is that once you have tasted your own produce there is no going back! Steve

[@mmangla5575]

Great video

[@ConscientiousOmnivore]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks for all the tips and encouragement. I'm in my third year of learning gardening and having so much fun trying everything. I just ended the growing season in our new property and while not everything went to plan, it was great to enjoy those things that did grow well. I'm working hard now on planning and preparing for next year. Your advice about not focusing on the failures is really key to staying motivated!

[@likeargamanflaming940]

I'm in zone 9- America. Northern Florida-sub tropical. What amazes me is the difference between what a packet of seeds has on it for the date of planting and what experience dictates.

[@jmch2186]

Huw, I love everything you grow, and in particular when you grow new things ... like your beard for example 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💚💚💚

[@jimwilleford6140]

McHugh J Nice, eh?

[@wildflower8425]

Lmao ;-)

[@alanoliver5378]

Top video, I have to say, some years ago I set aside a part of the garden for some veg, at the end of the season I gravelled it over and put a bbq and some furniture on it 🤣 I'm 58 now and take life more slowly, I don't mind a bit of hard graft, so this year, I'm gonna clear it again and put 3 raised beds, potatoes in pots (simplify gardening), also a herb garden in containers Tom's and peppers in a small green house, can't wait.

[@alanoliver5378]

Ps, I think I'm information over load, with you tube etc, baught you're book and a couple of others so unlike last time I'm gonna try and get it right this time 😉

[@threehorsez]

This was such a wonderful, and comforting, video. Thank you so much for sharing the honest thoughts about gardening - about failures, about that first year, about not being "hung up" on crop rotation. This has really helped me to gel my thinking about continuing gardening. Cheers!

[@afghanbunny1]

Good video. I was just thinking yesterday that I had not seen a post from you lately, so I was happy to see your new video. I am starting a new garden at a new home this year, and it was good to be reminded that there is always next year! I'm going to get my vision on paper... Soon.

[@sadieholmes6706]

This is just what I needed today! I've only just started a veg garden, or what will be next year, and have been putting too much pressure to make everything successful and "perfect" but this has helped me take a step back and slow down

[@vmcshannon]

It’s been awhile since you’ve posted a video. I’ve watched you grow up on Utube ! You’ve turned out a very handsome young man. Don’t worry I’m an old lady 😁. I can’t get over how well you speak and pass on the knowledge you’ve gained. I’m an experienced gardener but this topic today was sooo helpful. Especially about failure. Thanks for the encouraging words Huw. I will carry on next year. Oh and I loved your book.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

8 years of your videos! 🥳🥳🥳 I only caught up with you about 5 years ago when I eventually got the internet. All your knowledge and know how is marvellous. Well done. xxx👍🏽👏💝🖖

[@raphaellemcgowan358]

Thank you for your kindness & réassurance, very encouraging 🙂⚘

[@primrozie]

For me, the planning is as fun as the sowing, tending to and harvest! A plan "B" can't hurt either ;o) I need to build a trellis for next season. Yours looks very nice.

[@reshgala]

OMG!!! I love your channel so much! Have been a huge fan from the beginning! This video was so to-the-point and well edited, I felt like I was watching a National Geographic or BBC documentary series on gardening! You spoke directly to me (I'm a second year gardener - was almost ready to quit after all my failures). Keep up the inspirational videos!

[@maisycakes1125]

I love Huw Richards videos - with this one I actually substituted the word ‘life’ every time he said ‘vegetable’......brilliant....his advice spans both aspects; life advice wrapped up in vegetable growing advice....do you realise this Huw ? 😁.....then I forwarded the link to some non vege growing friends....I tell you he’s the best this young man, his manner is so soothing. Thankyou Huw 🤗

[@cathymackay5534]

Goodness! Where did the boy go? Nice beard, Huw. And such sound advice, as usual. So true about not letting failure get in the way of progress. I remember when Monty Don lost all his cabbages to pigeons! It happens to all of us - and my cabbages are now well covered over! Just goes to show how someone else having disaster was of benefit to the rest of us...You're doing great work, lad. Keep it up. Cheers, Cath xx

[@janet5820]

Great video Huw, easy to listen to interesting ideas from experience

[@marilynmadelyn6819]

So true, thank you so sharing all you gardening knowledge!

[@DaNaiAsha]

One of your best vids. How do u make ripping out beans into a full on inspirational talk? Awesome!

[@clairehansen74]

Thank you for your inspiration! Guess I should get out there and put my veggie garden to bed. I look forward to your next video! (So right about mistakes! Always a chance to learn from them)

[@shaunpearson7323]

Great Video again! I started my veg garden late this year,but already looking forward to next season,not wishing the time away, as Huw said,there is lots to learn and books to read.Im also in Wales (North Wales) and the wind is unforgiving ! But one thing ive learnt is i need to relax and enjoy the ride instead of trying to build Rome in a day!Keep up the great videos and happy veg growing!

[@jellyandme]

Exactly what I needed to hear when thinking about the week ahead. Thanks man!

[@learningridge9002]

I feel like I’m right there with him when he talks - I agree, very hospitable video

[@mariekelly2016]

Nice one you have to find what works for you 😊 I'm finding that out right now 😂

[@gavinmatthews5618]

I always tell people starting off, that iv killed more plants then iv grown so don't give up.

[@fainitesbarley2245]

Last season I failed totally with okra, asparagus beans, aubergines and Pak Choi. However, we still have lots of veg and I won five prizes in the show. So don’t worry about failures.

[@shakengrain1942]

Yes, I couldn't do spinach this year. Tried 3 times at different intervals. No germination. Could've been seeds, but will never know.

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

Entrepreneurs say the same thing about businesses! The failure IS the lesson.

[@shawtop]

Amen to that haha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGOtoWyYe6uZqck

[@Pigearvet]

Its getting better for me every year. I do my research in winter.

[@backtoweedin4375]

Great video! Very inspirational. Makes me very excited for next season. Superb editing and framing of shots. Oh, and LOVE the beard!

[@paulisemonger280]

Great info and sound philosophy. Inspiring. Thank you.

[@briangable08]

Just read a great critique of your new book in the Spectator this last Friday "Veg in one bed" DK £14.99 Well done Huw more power to your elbow. I hope it goes on many a Christmas gift list .

[@coles_produce]

Great stuff Huw. Starting my first year at Allotment 2020. Second in my garden. Watched a few of your videos. Good to see you still at it and how much you've evolved 👌

[@sotirisxeni6462]

Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. You are an inspiration to me 🙂

[@Itsajourneything]

I’m glad I bumped into this video. I’ve bought a house with a plot of land recently and I’m quite overwhelmed I must admit. Trying to visualize where what to put. The last few weeks I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin about growing farming when to prune and more.. so I guess it’s not time wasted :)

[@nickatanassov104]

Thanks ,mate. You are doing great job.

[@mrs8792]

The best part of winter is the seed catalogs coming at Christmas time and planning on pen and paper the additions to the garden.

[@denhamm186]

Thanks for such great advice and life coaching!!:) Very exciting about the first harvest this year.

[@dinetk3125]

No pineapple but my first cantaloupe in the Netherlands this year: had not expected that but I did try

[@marich91]

Waw! I hadn't dared try even though we've had particularly hot and dry weather (Belgium here), but you make me want to add it in next year's schedule :o)

[@dinetk3125]

@@marich91 It was delicious. I will try next year as well.

[@Kelstar77]

Don’t worry pineapples soon according to climate activists 😂

[@GDKLockout]

I grow ginger, wasabi, lemons and oranges. On the west coast of Ireland. Colder and wetter than Wales with a salty air. Pinaple challenge accepted!!!!

[@dinetk3125]

GDKLockout Gardener’s world had a lady in the UK who grew pineapple In a glasshouse

[@fainitesbarley2245]

That is so true about the first year being the hardest and least productive and how much easier it gets.

[@shakengrain1942]

If only the fire ants and voles will go away!! They actually "undo" all my progress. The fire ants make tremendous tunnel networks under my raised beds with landscaping cloth/wire underneath to keep voles out. Can poke a stick 2 feet into the ground before they get too narrow. Then the open no-dig beds get eaten with voles and infested with fire ants too. South Carolina.

[@hazardpatch2129]

Thankyou Huw Such inspiring and humble words 😊👍💖

[@9catlover]

my vision is to make my own compost. I have a rotating one, but i want to create on in box so i can put food scraps in and to try container gardening since I did have a small veg patch but there were so many weeds. Growing more veg from the seeds I already have: tomatoes, chillis, peppers....already bought containers from ikea and flexi buckets for potatoes. Producing more of my own veg this summer would be the big dream

[@jeanniecarpenter6313]

thank you for an interesting chat. Will certainly try some new ideas for 2020. Had an abundance of many of the fruits and vegetables I planted this year. Good luck to you for next year. Happy growing.

[@tawanajeffries3610]

Your so right! I spent all last winter watching, reading and planning for my first vegetable garden. I tried out different methods and techniques and kept a journal to record what worked and what did not. We’re actually forecasted to have our first frost this Thursday which is two weeks earlier than forecasted so I’ve been frantically finishing my transition to my winter garden. Thanks

[@cferrario40]

Tawana Jeffries I think I need to journal! I think I will remember but I forget!

[@elladunnet]

Thank you again Hew, I really appreciate your videos. You manage to keep me grounded in my ambitions and teach me so much with the accessible knowledge you share. Thanks to you my garden is slowly growing and so am I.

[@Decentralized_Maze]

It only matters that you start and continue to 🌱. :)

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you very much Ellebelle! :) I am so glad it is growing, no matter how slowly, as long as it is growing that is all that matters :)

[@pauldavies1710]

I love gardening failures. They are so valuable in teaching you a lesson and making you a better gardener. This year, I learnt you must stake sprouts or wind will cause your sprouts to 'blow'. I also learnt to crop my onions as soon as they fall over because leaving them out exposed to the weather will allow rot to set in. Simple stuff but mistakes I will never make again.

[@samanthasharp7072]

Phew 4 hours ago was thinking this was a video from years ago and felt like you were talking straight to me because I’m literally doing all your telling us to do haha !! 💖💘💘 yay I’m so on the right track.

[@chemkicksbutt]

I love the way he says compost.

[@dr.agupta]

Beautiful.. everything is beautiful! 👌

[@jacquelinemiles5272]

Cant wait to try this

[@GraftingTactick]

Great content, very informative, lots to take from, Thanks for sharing 👍

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

Sat down with a cup of coffee, and listened to your vid.... Thank You .Subbed and liked

[@thelees-livinginhislight]

Thank you so much for this Huw I’m starting my first serious garden and was feeling a bit overwhelmed.

[@foxglove8836]

I love my garden, i have grown so much veg this year :-) I am to make another raised bed and grow more and the ferment and Can.

[@davelawson2564]

And unlike him , put some chicken on the bed with electric fencing for a day they will eat up the green trash , bugs in the ground to reduce pest infestation and do some poop di poop for free fertliser. Then you can broadfork the soil and add layer of manure and plant away ! No need to take the trash to another place to compost ! Most of it gets eaten up by the chicken. dry matter will decompose under the soil layer.

[@jimwilleford6140]

Foxglove883 I have large lazy Permaculture beds. It is my preference, as I dislike the aesthetic of symmetry. It is much easier, but unbelievable productive and flexible. Just personal preferences..