DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, 5 Crops I would NEVER Grow Again in my Garden

I have been gardening for over 8 years and I have planted about every edible I can grow. After growing all of them, here are 5 crops that I would never plant again.
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Intro- 00:00
Why not to plant these crops- 00:19
1 Aronia- 00:39
2 Autumn Olive- 02:12
3 Armenian Cucumber- 03:18
4 Goji Berry- 04:26
Eating Ground Cherries- 05:39
Tuck Harvesting Carrot- 06:26
5 Kohlrabi- 08:21
The importance of Variety Selection- 09:20
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Outro- 11:02
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[@Scarecrow14]

Hey James!! I'm a 14 year old named Luke and I started a raised bed yesterday with my dad and we finished it! It was off the video you made a while back! Thanks for the inspiration you've given me during these hard times. You've really helped me find what I love to do. God Bless you and everyone you love! I hope the Food Forest gets better and better!

[@thelotusdancer1]

beautiful :)

[@Scarecrow14]

Thanks!

[@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126]

@@Scarecrow14 thats so cool :) enjoy the harvest

[@Scarecrow14]

@@jimmy-jamesolivier-mccutch2126 Thanks! I'm so excited for the first one :)

[@jamesprigioni]

Hey Luke!! Me and Tuck love to hear that, and congratulations on getting your first garden bed built. Your starting at such a young age so you will be ahead of everyone else in no time, just keep learning from everything that happens good or bad. You are the reason me and Tuck make these videos, so thanks for taking initiative and getting out there my friend. God bless you and your family as well 🐕😁❤️

[@sg8953]

I grow goji berries for my duck. It's her favorite and she gets so excited. I don't have the heart to get rid of it. Missy Duck deserves her goji berries.

[@Skashoon]

It may not taste like other berries, but it is a valuable antioxidant and cancer fighting, too. Used extensively in Traditional Chinese medicine.

[@christopherbennett6571]

I wish I grew goji berries!! It's really hard to grow in my climate though.

[@thesheerwoodcrow5465]

I’ve never met your duck but she deserves the wolrd

[@ennuiii]

@EaqIe uh people keep them because their cute bro

[@Dovorans]

@@ennuiii and their eggs!

[@innerjon]

Yep, gardeners waking up in morning and wondering how our plants are doing is like when a kid hears the ice cream truck in summer.

[@DavidRomanKC]

Lol, I just came in from the yard checking on my plants at 6am. 🤣

[@stuyes5262]

As soon as I wake up I go to my garden to check on them💀

[@albertbeauchesne2882]

I grab a coffee and camera every am to walk our garden. Each night Im out there with a flashlight checking on my babies.

[@albertbeauchesne2882]

How true.

[@eksophia]

Totally!!

[@kathyreese4052]

I love the fresh goji berries, however I live in the mountains at 7600 feet elevation and because of our consistently cool evenings, they develop more sugars. Our fruits are very sweet.

[@sau6893]

Goji berries originate from high feet cold places in China. They taste very sweet

[@thetwistedsamurai]

Huh, I live at similar elevation, I should try some local gojis and see if they’re any good. Never had any, even dried.

[@obrien709]

I have a plant that produces very bitter berries and one that produces delicious sweet berries. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gracepermaculture9512]

I think it differs from plant to plant.

[@travisseenauth8085]

I've never seen a pup who loves his veggies as much as Tuck ♥️

[@LynnMTHA]

Huh, I have! My husky Patrick is lucky to be here as many plants he's eating that were rooting and yes, even actually planted plants.(tried to munch my elderberry, Adam. It was close, he's fast and sneaky.

[@smiley2477]

For real that dog has the healthiest diet.

[@juliemcgugan1244]

My first dog was the same with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Wouldn’t eat them if they were cooked, they had to be raw. He loved the crunch! They are great for the teeth, too!

[@mikegoin6023]

I nominate Tuck as gardener of the year.

[@earthelemental8081]

Awesome job Tuck! I also have some little garden helpers in my garden videos. It's great to have some help to keep things in order.

[@charlestucker7701]

Thanks, but that would hardly be me. Being retired gives me more time to work at it.

[@armandalilly7504]

Yeeeeeees I second that nomination

[@Rachel-pz5mo]

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[@Rachel-pz5mo]

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[@tinathrower284]

Love seeing Tuck with you. I have a chihuahua named Tequila and she loves fresh veggies and gardening! She started with me when she was a tiny pup. She watched briefly as I was weeding, she caught on quick and grabbed a weed in her mouth and started pulling and growling til she conquered that dragon! LOL

[@remrocket2885]

How sweet!

[@Rinsuki]

Too cute

[@lisathiedeman4487]

How precious 😍

[@sandydevin8580]

Tuck looks like he’d make a great TRUFFLE DOG. He’s a natural!

[@MobileAura]

He’s like the perfect dog, super tiny and cute, but also furry. I have a toy chi and sometimes I wish she had some fur I could grab 🤗😌

[@jacquelinetremblay4166]

Really appreciate the honesty about crops especially when the most valuable thing we put into this is the time we spend on the plants

[@alisinwanderland]

My favorite thing ever is seeing Tuck's enthusiasm for the things in the garden! I have a Yorkie as well and it is crazy how similar they are. Warms my heart to see you include him in your gardening efforts. Thanks for the tips on the 5 things not to grow. I wish I had seen it before I bought my goji berries...I completely agree with you!

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

If you smoked as much meth as him you'd have similar "enthusiasm". He's terrible at gardening and a rookie.

[@insaned4666]

@@ar-sithf.austin3744 You’ve noticed that too, eh? He seems a tad ... “sped up”. It doesn’t seem like “natural” enthusiasm.

[@santimio4098]

We just lost our Rex. Very similar to Tuck. He’s adorable and love to see him harvest his own vegetables. Lol. Also just follow you around the garden. Too cute. Good boy.

[@spir5102]

It's really heartwarming to see how kind you are to Tuck. Such a sweet boy! And healthy too eating organic food 😄

[@dorotaedens4487]

Your dog is amazing, haven’t seen a dog who would eat all kinds of veggies, even pulling out carrots!

[@nysigal]

I had a dog who loved carrots and red bell peppers!

[@vgil1278]

I had a Malamute who did. All the fruit he could reach, all the carrots he could pull up, all the critters he could catch.

[@superspeederbooster]

It is not in uncommon

[@austenhead5303]

My dog just looks at me funny if I offer her a vegetable. Like I'm offering her a lump of coal or something. I don't know why, she used to at least be willing to try fruits and veggies when she was a puppy, though she never seemed to like anything vegetarian. The only thing she likes that isn't meat or dairy are hazelnuts. In fact, she goes and collects them herself and then if I won't open them for her she cracks them open with her teeth. We had to have the vet come out once because she'd stuck a piece of shell up into her gums, the little dumbass.

[@CyberMachine]

My dog eats all

[@theoldhag615]

I love how Tuck helps you in the garden...what a darling farmer...

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

He's better at smoking meth than gardening.

[@carrifoote8065]

I love your enthusiasm for gardening! You are refreshing to listen to! Your little Tuck is adorable too.

[@klowe2820]

OMG he harvests his own food? Adorable :)

[@manguydude287]

James, The answer to your question about what the point of growing something that you have to process is that it is the only way for most people to continue to keep eating out of the garden into the winter. It also helps when you get overwhelmed with a crop (like making tomato sauces when you have a million tomatoes instead of trying to eat ten pounds of tomatoes day to keep up with them during peak).

[@aliciam1207]

Thank you for speaking up about this!

[@ejscisreal860]

I think the point was about initially being able to eat the produce fresh, not about never processing them at all. Everyone (especially James) knows that there is usually a glut of just about everything, even if you try to stagger the planting. It makes sense to process and make your produce last beyond their natural season. But enjoying them fresh is best of all.

[@GrowHealthTV]

@Manguy dude I grow and eat these fresh. I sometimes dry them.

[@Austin-ub2gi]

Goji berries get better with drying, if you dry and preserve anything throughout the year anyways its well worth it. Why not eat some ground cherries while waiting for the goji to dry?

[@Rachel-pz5mo]

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[@GutenGardening]

#5 Kohlrabi... this was definitely a surprise! We recently discovered Kohlrabi and have found it to be a very versatile strange looking veggie. We were able to successfully grow it as a Spring crop and we are trying for Fall as well. It works very well in dishes for for several breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes. Even the kids enjoy it! Both cooked or raw... Do we sound the Kohlrabi cheerleaders? Maybe just a little... We love to include it in breakfast green smoothies and even made a delicious and tasty Kohlrabi ice cream. As usual, thanks for sharing! Tuck is adorable! Cheers.

[@dianezureski1398]

I’m with you on the kohlrabi... my family loves it sliced up raw like carrot sticks. I grow it from early spring to fall by starting about 6-12 plants every couple weeks. I think variety is an issue and I’ve been growing Konan for a few years now and it grows to a nice size while remaining tender and juicy and has a very compact growing habit so I pop in little seedling when something else gets harvested.

[@svenholmgren5015]

Our whole family loves kohlrabi. I thought it was really strange when I first saw it, but it is great in so many recipes. In fried rice is one of our favorite! Cut up like thick matchsticks and add to just about anything.

[@saraha4742]

I absolutely love Kohlrabi, but I grew up in it. It is one of my favorite veggies!

[@neonice]

I'm even surprised that people think it looks strange

[@Bike_Lion]

With this one, I could go either way.... I find that Kohlrabi is very similar to broccoli stem - both need to be peeled, as the outer shell is very fibrous, both taste quite good either cooked or raw, and (at least to me) their flavor and texture are nearly identical. I certainly wouldn't say that I dislike Kohlrabi, but there's other stuff I like better, so I wouldn't put it on my "must grow" list, or recommend it for gardens where space is more limited.

[@ninaarroyo]

Love Tuck, he knows how to select his harvest. Thank you for all you do, your are sharing great techniques. I always find something good to do next day on my garden and I'm just getting started. Two thumbs up!

[@thetruthandthewaypsalm1167]

Your dog is adorable! 🥰I started my first garden in 2022. I helped my relatives with gardening 20 years ago, but I have never done it for me until now. Your videos are helpful. Thanks! 🙏

[@rawlr9066]

1. Chokeberry or Aronia Berries, plant Elderberries instead 2. Autumn Olives 3. Armenian Cucumber 4. Goji Berry, grow ground cherries instead 5. Kohlrabi

[@thedadchronicles]

Thank you for sparing me

[@andyclarke695]

Rawl R Yeah, thanks, Nathan D is clearly a kindred spirit.

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

Kohlrabi is dope

[@ilin76bb]

thx . i dont understand why ppl make videos 15 mins long which can be answered withhin 10 seconds. click bait

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

@@ilin76bb Top ten or top whatever list videos make for a lot of clicks from brainlets who need info and colors spoon fed to their eyes, a lot of ad revenue

[@ObsidianStrong]

Autumn Olive is also incredibly invasive in many areas of America, I work in removing them and other invasive plant species that've found their way into the local environment. They grow rampant, spread fast, and make a lot of work for us in the field to do. If anyone see's this comment, don't plant Autumn Olive for this reason and the ones mentioned in this video XD. Also great video James! Thanks for the wisdom!

[@t-bone6467]

I've noticed two things about autumn olive in northeast Pennsylvania. First, birds aren't nearly as attracted to it is usually described. Second, (perhaps it's the more challenging soil, intense competition, climate etc at this elevation) it doesn't spread.

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

Here in Missouri, it's incredibly invasive! We're constantly trying to eradicate it!!

[@paddy6358]

I can't imagine anyone planting that stuff intentionally unless it's contained in goat pen. Don't plant that stuff!

[@YevgeniyShcherbakov]

How to you eradicate Goji? I removed it, but shoots pop up in various places.

[@clairemcconway6266]

@Usa mabaho this is an organic gardening channel and you're on here suggesting glyphosate?????? I would have thought that black plastic or sheet mulching would eradicate most things.

[@dianaliberty3099]

Keep Tuck. He is a joy to watch. I love your comprehensive gardening information.

[@JesiDavisBuildingaSimplerLife]

You're a great communicator! Thank you for mentoring us all in gardening! ♥

[@antoniomilligan547]

*with great excitement and enthusiasm* “I wanna show you 5 crops that I would never grow again!”

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

He's been gardening 8 years. He should stick to learning because most of what I've seen from him is rookie level stuff. The rest he learned from folks already giving better info. He needs to lay off the speed...

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

That's not enthusiasm, that's meth.

[@SC-zp2ik]

@@ar-sithf.austin3744 well he’s doing a better job then you. Go spread your negativity elsewhere

[@michigangardner6081]

@@ar-sithf.austin3744 it’s not meth, that’s his personality. Keep your negative comments to yourself

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

@@michigangardner6081 I don't like him and don't care.

[@4theloveoftruth86]

James Prigioni is my spirit animal. Hands down the best channel on KZbin.

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooo!!!

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

I agree with you about the goji berries. I keep growing them expecting the next year for them to taste better but I'm about to give up. I do notice that if they get big and I let them get super ripe they aren't near as bad. LOL

[@michaelwayne7887]

Can't not watch James and his enthusiasm is contagious

[@bradjordon9089]

Dude i love that dog man tuck is special 4 sure!!!😃

[@cookiesplitter1776]

@@jamesprigioni tuck is sooo cute

[@donna7338]

It's cute Tuck harvests his own carrots. So cute.

[@RKBangertersTinyFarm]

Oh James, We are thrilled that we found you on youtube We love love love Tuck. We love your knowledge..... You have blessed us so much in learning the best of the best ways to garden, raised beds, and more. Give Tuck a pet and hug from Ken and RaNae in Utah.

[@MIgardener]

Totally crazy but I agree with 100% of your points. Great video James.

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Luke! Anymore you would add to the list?

[@pavolhomola77]

Hello guys (Luke and James), I totally agree with the first 4. BUT!!! I encourage you to try growing the "Superschmelz" variety of the Kohlrabi. amzn.to/3h1ICHG It is, I reckon, a German variety and it´s totally worth it. The biggest plus is, it does not turn woody, stringy at all even in dry weather, it just grows on. At the end of the season it can be a bummer of up to 7-8kg. You can store it for winter. Eat it fresh, fried, cooked. I have tried many kinds of kohlrabi, this is the one to go with. Greetings to both of you from Europe! :)

[@greggdehner3078]

@@jamesprigioni Luke, so surprised you agree on #5! Love that you are posting on James' video though.

[@Anonymous-km5pj]

when are your seeds ready to sell?!!! God bless.

[@adamgilmor8259]

Right! Kohlrabi is great! Nothing tastes like it. You can group it with beets & it doesn't even take up any extra space.

[@leeannsosa9144]

You are my favorite source for gardening information, and believe me, I watch them all. You speak quickly and give lots of info in a short time. (So different from other experts). I get energized from your videos. Thanks!

[@mimiseeyou]

I’ve subbed about a week now and really enjoying your positivity and that you don’t waste any time. Every breath you are teaching something or thought pathing how you arrived at it, and why do or avoid. That precious dog digging up a carrot 🥕😂❤️

[@victorysflame6078]

Yay, more of Tuck! He totally is the best! Love your teaching style. Learning a lot.

[@highfive6095]

I just want to say thank you for posting your content. It's brave to put your knowledge out there for the world to scrutinize. I've learned so much from your videos, and they've given me a good bit of "oomph" to keep on keeping on. God bless you and yours.

[@ladydeatherage]

Love the video. I know that goji is a pain, however, it is highly medicinal. Drying them is worth it. Even if not using as an edible, make into a tea with fresh rosemary to yield the high nutrients and health benefits.

[@TheMegalee84]

I LOVE watching your pup garden with you! You can tell he is very loved.

[@flyonthewall7026]

You are by FAR my favourite Gardener...💪 Believe me when I say... I appreciate your help and knowledge so much you have no idea 🙏👍

[@andredemers69]

"Rosa rugosa" petals are perfect for rose petal jelly, IMO.

[@eyadhamza3147]

You have no idea how much I appreciate you saying this

[@lythdumler6186]

10 percent of the reason why I watch this channel: host is informative 90 percent off the reason I watch: TUCK 🥰

[@matthewmoody3187]

I love your pup. You are talking me back in to getting a four legged friend as I watch your shows. Thanks for the great gardening! Matthew

[@brendamagic2223]

Love your garden thank you for sharing and your gorgeous puppy!!🍅🌶️🍎🥕🥕🥦🥒🥒🥬🥬🥬🍆🐾🐾

[@MissWorldx81]

“Im gonna spit the a ... actually, I’ll swallow it, yeah.” 😂😂😂 I about died laughing!

[@yasnielsgarden2081]

me too lol

[@sburgos9621]

I paused the video to find this comment. lol

[@MissWorldx81]

@@sburgos9621 😂😂😂

[@Skashoon]

Meh...

[@kevinmurphy5878]

Was wondering where this comment was 😂

[@lailaraden9461]

Tuck is such a smart dog. He knows which part to eat and which to throw 👏👏

[@lorettaviecelli359]

Thanks James...I was happy to learn about these undesirables.....Great info...Love how you treat your best friend Tuck..(like "a dog")....what a beautiful relationship! (One of the most "well adjusted" Yorkies I've seen) Blessings to you and yours.

[@icevet]

Thanks, great insights. I've never heard of some of these. Love seeing Tucker snack on the fresh veggies!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

That's so cool how tuck knows what to do in the garden. I bet he knows more about gardening than many ppl! Lol great info thank u.

[@BombedNevada]

The worst thing you can plant is the fruit/veggie you don’t like.

[@juneshannon8074]

Bombed Nevada but if you make a mistake and grow something you don’t like or take up too much space, it can always be turned into compost.

[@49lucky]

I can't stand kale I don't know how everyone thinks it is so great...

[@adamsatko5035]

Our exception is cilantro. We can't stand the taste, but the beneficials swarm around it from sunrise to sunset.

[@matthewcollins4764]

It depends how bad it is supposed to be. If it is not the best but produces lots of food it might be a good idea if you would still eat it.

[@nimimerkillinen]

@@juneshannon8074 or dug up / cuttings and sold

[@eklectiktoni]

I always love to see Tuck! 💕 I'll be looking into that Rosa Rugosa. My sister is starting a tea garden and this sounds like it will be a great addition.

[@r.kennedy6037]

LOVE TUCK!! Thanks for the great information. More Tuck 🙏🙏

[@IntheDeadofDarkness]

YES to more TUCK !

[@HeritageWealthPlanning]

Can’t go wrong with Tuck!

[@ClickinChicken]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. And the dog that eats the Vegetables. Your in the Garden state big shoes to fill.

[@askmamalouise7605]

Tuck is everything! You are a great wizard too! Thanks a million!

[@francinekey9011]

Ok, I'm in love with Tuck - so great that he's a veggie taster- awesome garden companion!

[@jammin4284]

I love kohlrabi! Can use the leaves like collards and the bulb is great in salads.

[@magenta4443]

Love your little smart dog, Tuck. Such a cutie and he knows just how to work the garden. Thanks for your garden tips.

[@schism1986]

Tuck is such a good boy!! You guys have a wonderful relationship, it's awesome to see! Cheers

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

I love aronia berry jelly. It's been my all time favorite since I was a child. You might want to thin about potting up what you don't like and selling the plants. The goji's and aronia's would sell really well and for a very good price. Binge watching you this week. Would love some recommendations for greens.

[@wybuchowyukomendant]

Aronia juice is the best for winter colds

[@helenachase5627]

I just left a similar post, lol !

[@gracechu8967]

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[@m.alawski2348]

Aronia's astringent properties like lemon is extremely detoxifying. Tart, sour or astringent fruits are what you would seek out if you were sick or need to heal a health issue. The ORAC value is bonkers. They are like medicine or medicinal.. Not everything is about flavor. Genetic information or 'software' in these berries will interact with your DNA in unbelievable ways with medicinal functionality. Polyphenols and anthocyanins, have some unbelievable benefits and they are found in unseen concentrations in Aronia. Some indigenous believed they had sacred healing powers. Perhaps researching these medical properties may change your criteria vs nutrient density and what crops could contribute to your wellbeing instead of flavors alone. Elderberry also has an impressive nutrient profile but Aronia is The King of superberries in my opinion.

[@shivashakti4261]

Tucker is such a sophisticated eater!

[@johnifly]

Yes, LOVE seeing "Tuck" in the garden as WELL as his master!! ;-) GREAT GARDENING!!

[@BrandonGallemore]

Two weeks from buying 11 acres and starting a garden. Love your channel and will definitely use this stuff as a reference.

[@Nexus-ub4hs]

Tucks not only adorable, he’s pretty smart, bless him. I’m feeling a bit for the plants as you stand next to them, saying you’d never plant them again 🤣 Would love to grow fig, sadly I neglected my last one some years back.

[@EllieCopterFTW]

I agree, poor plants didn't need to hear that 😂

[@djinnj]

The tender stem tips and leaves of goji are a flavorful green, one of our favorites in the garden.

[@nikideefluck]

I love your videos, I’m a beginner gardener and I can watch your videos everyday! Tuck is always fun to see in the garden, he’s adorable

[@CorinnesGym]

I love your videos! Tuck is so cute! I would give Kolrabi another chance, it's so good raw and the leaves are great for salads. I add it with kale and cabbage and grated carrots. The leaves makes a great salad green.

[@Sketcher93]

Cool that your pup loves fresh vegetables ☺️ I think it would be useful if every garden video stated in the beginning where they are. Things change from zone to zone so much.

[@theylivewesleep4682]

Yeah gardening is cool and all, but I’m here to check on Tuck😏

[@arunseigell7361]

Another one who's hormones U excited

[@theylivewesleep4682]

Arun Seigell what the hell does that even mean?! Ok wait I’m gonna give it a try....The color of the future is minivan 🚐 😆 I like this game! Your turn👍

[@greenacresmfn]

Arun Seigell you fucking idiot

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

Make sure he didn't OD on meth?

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

Dude is higher than Tyrone Biggums on 6 Red Balls

[@subtledemisefox]

Thanks for providing good alternatives as well

[@debbiearistone6227]

Great info…love seeing Tuck in the garden…how cute 👍❤️

[@MarineThePlantMachine]

8 years? Very impressive!! I've gardening seriously for the last 3/4 years in my urban London jungle with 60+ plants and vegetables!! I also share my learnings on my youtube channel, and your channel has been one of my inspirations, so thanks for all your videos 😊💚🌱

[@1beaupseudo]

Love your channel too Marine!! Great new video 🔥🔥

[@LB-vl3qn]

Tuck just makes your videos. He's the perfect garden supervisor. And, James, this is great advice. Plant what you eat, eat what you plant. ~ Lisa

[@elmarty4803]

I really enjoy these videos. You cover so much in a short amount of time and that is a good thing.

[@fireballdc1]

Aunt Mollies are a hit for my family, first year growing them and will continue to grow from now on. Going to try making jam from them... great video 👍👍

[@wval4379]

I love Tuck's videos. I enjoy when James makes an appearance with garden info, too. ;)

[@thelotusdancer1]

the cutest veggie eating doggie, love Tuck!

[@zaria5785]

I thought my cat would enjoy veggies so I diced up carrots in his wet food ->fail.

[@mybrother1350]

Zari A Yea that’s because cats are strictly carnivores.

[@zaria5785]

Hmm...not my friends cat- who by the way is completely vegetarian and feeds his cat only vegetarian pet food...with the occasional tuna can of course.

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

Many vegetables are poisonous to dogs, they don't require them in their diet at all.

[@ar-sithf.austin3744]

Dogs are "omnivores" but not, they are carnivores. Cats are strict carnivores. Feeding a cat veg or "vegan pet food" is animal abuse and you should be reported for it.

[@albertbeauchesne2882]

Joe, its always a pleasure and education to stop by your channel.

[@m.g.d4721]

I loved this video! I appreciated that you suggested an alternative to each of your choices 💚🌵🌱

[@hannanickell8950]

You mentioned wrapping the fig during the winter. I would love to see a video of how to wrap a tree.

[@JPCox123]

From your video, I’ve just found out what a friend gave me to eat when I had a low blood sugar episode in a very warm environment. The ground cherries helped me feel much revived within 15 to 20 minutes. It was enough for me to carry on until we were done, and I got some much needed rest and restoration over the next few days. I’m going to be planting ground cherries, ASAP!

[@Acts-1322]

And the key is STEADY energy, never a glucose SPIKE + CRASH which comes from machine made crap & beverages like soda, flavored coffee, juices, lemonade tea or "energy" drinks etc

[@SlikPapaRuff]

Love your authentic energy Bub!!!

[@joeyhunt5512]

I have never in my life seen a pup like veggies that deeply lol. It’s awesome. Roll Tide from Bama. Happy gardening friend.

[@terridee9637]

Love seeing Tuck in the garden.

[@JenniferDelgaty]

Ground cherries are great, it's like unwrapping a present!

[@nightrunner14]

Your channel ROCKS!!! Keep the GREAT CONTENT COMING!!!

[@bluebird4021]

What a wonderful garden and sweetie Tuck.

[@GrowYourGroceries]

I agree with most of these except the aronia. My grandmother makes a wonderful and healthy tonic drink from it and it tastes fantastic, very different to the flavour of elderberry

[@user-fl8vh7ot1g]

Agreed, it actually provides more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals than elderberry. Also, eating raw elderberry is not advised.

[@Metaphysics-for-life]

I love love love kohlrabi 😋❤️🤗 the greens and the bulb are delicious 👍

[@susanschuck8124]

Great video! Love all your advice and your dog is one of a kind. Amazingly he is great little dog! What fun to have a companion in the garden! Thank you for sharing so much gardening tips.

[@staciebamsch2810]

Your dog is soo adorable! What a good lil helper!

[@jeanc9868]

1) aronia berries 2) autumn olives 3) Armenian cucumber 4) goji Berry 5) kohlrabi Make sure you don’t miss Tuck digging a carrot out at 6:35 😁

[@jwills3242]

Black goji is way sweeter and the health benefits have to contribute to your decision to grow things. Juiced is good too,

[@atroy1983]

Man, spoiler alert

[@stephaniekao6038]

Have to say I love my gogi berry tree - I use the berries when cooking (gogi and cabbage is great together when lightly stir-fried). It's a sweet taste and super nutritious! Good for smoothies too. It's low maintenance and drought-tolerant. It does well in my zone 9-10, and fruits every year. But definitely curious about ground cherries! Thanks for another suggestion!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

I’ll have to try that, when gojis produce for the first time. Hoping it will be soon, because they are flowering now!

[@LadyB0535]

❤️ for Tuck! You have good info too James. 👍

[@scottmiller1956]

Excellent review of 'less than desirables'...and I totally agree.

[@CapedCrusader77]

That was so stinking adorable. My family and I love watching tucks adventures and letting us in on what he eats. I had no idea dogs would eat fresh veg! Kisses to Tuck 😘 🐾🐾🐾

[@Nightowl2548]

It's amusing to watch the little bugger go to work on a giant vegetable bigger than he is. I had a huge 24 pound Siamese cat that would go to work on vegetables, he devoured some spaghetti squash right off my plate when I turned around like a horse eating hay, but he'd always puke the vegetables back up so I was not too happy to see him devouring some produce hanging out of a grocery bag I when I wasn't looking as I knew what was to follow.

[@katiegarrett822]

My dog, Tux, loves vegetables. Doesn't like celery, raw cabbage or dill pickles but other that he likes it. Cucumbers, green beans(I grow the long asparagus type) tomatoes are his favorites. I don't give him onions or garlic. He loves fruits too.

[@terridiamond7862]

Yes love seeing tuck. I also give my dog carrot to clean his teeth. Thank you for your videos.

[@anyhuman100]

That is hysterical, your dog’s character totally reflects yours when it comes to gardening

[@user-rr2ml9ki4e]

Thank you for all your valuble information.Love to watch your videos.

[@RockandLap]

I bought several kohlrabi by accident this year. They were easy to grow, large bulbs, and yes looked like they came from another planet. We just cooked first one it was delicious. I would grow again. We're in zone6 MI.

[@GutenGardening]

We are in zone 5 and were able to grow in successfully for the first time this Spring. We loved it so much that we even made Kohlrabi ice cream! So tasty.

[@pattyclarkson3]

I made coleslaw out of my kohlrabi last year. It was good!

[@GutenGardening]

@@pattyclarkson3 We made a simple coleslaw recipe with shredded carrots and beets as well. Kohlrabi works very well in green smoothies and we even made a tasty Kohlrabi ice cream recipe. If you love Kohlrabi, that might be something to try.

[@kalumjones739]

Try eating them raw, thats my favourite way!

[@elli2193]

@@GutenGardening Try to coat slices (about 1 cm thick) of kohlrabi with egg and breadcrumbs and fry them like schnitzel in a pan. Delicious with white herb sauce!

[@raticallife1320]

he is the most CUTEST most adorable thing ever! the dog ain't bad either ;)

[@KyriaNunNuit]

Tuck is such a cutie and a wonderful gardening companion. You're so lucky to have him. Give him a nice pat from me, please. Thanks for another great info-filled vid! 🙏👍

[@smilescreatechange]

❤❤❤ Thank you for your videos, I really appreciate them. Tuck is awesome.