How Strong is Our Bromance? | AMA #4

[@buckeyethor]

I would absolutely buy little epic gardening Kevin and Jacques gnomes!

[@lisapineapple]

Me too!

[@andreahorsch286]

Lol, please sell gnomes named Eric.

[@lisapineapple]

@@andreahorsch286 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@flourishplantman]

OMG WE NEED THOSW

[@lisanetgark415]

Great idea!!

[@carsonkinney4621]

As a PhD student in geology - albeit in Canada, the urge to quit and become a hobby farmer is strong. Jacque (and Kevin) have achieved the dream.

[@jwukulele]

Dropping out of a PhD program was subjectively a decision with long lasting “bad feelings” for me - which is why I appreciate Chris sharing his decision that led to where he is. But objectively, dropping out is also the best (& least worst) decision I’ve made. Friends who have finished doctorates, including one in physical geography (climatology) who ultimately succeeded financially had to play the long game in academia & politics - not a game I’d want to invest so much of my mental & emotional energy in if I could avoid it…. as it seems so low on ROI in terms of true happiness.

[@SmellyWord]

Take the Jacque-pill; become unbounded

[@saltycat662]

Jacques laugh is the most darling thing. I'm surprised you two have only known each other for a year and a half. You guys have good friend chemistry.

[@ym10up]

No wonder why Jacques explains things so well!!!

[@lizdietrich6801]

Omg, Kevin and Jacques gnomes, please!!!!!!! 🙏🏼

[@bigoljoe1829]

I think it speaks to how close you two are that people constantly mistake you for partners rather than friends/colleagues. You two are amazing together

[@jeaniemario2093]

I enjoy both of you individually, but together you two are just fantastic. Can't wait for more content. I definitely need to hear the story of Jacques quitting his PhD.

[@Victorioushomestead]

Agreed need to here the story!

[@MrASDF18]

Omg im totally here for the Epic Garden Funko Pop collection! Kevin with a glow-in dark dragonfruit flower for the special edition Would be EPIC!

[@azpeach5680]

Awe!!! You guys are so supportive of each other! I love that Kevin is totally supportive of Jacque’s channel and doesn’t treat him like he might be taking something away from him. We all love you BOTH!

[@epichomesteading]

We run Jacques' channel too!

[@Earthy-Artist]

Looking forward to hearing Jacques story about deviating from the PHD life!

[@jotaroslegs2345]

Jacques also saved himself loads of dollars to put into this garden instead. I want to hear that story.

[@mochamommyATX]

I am interested in that as well. Geology is an interesting field, I wonder what his former career path was.

[@anthyavila9726]

That would make an interesting garden with me + chat video on his channel!

[@Krissixxyz]

I could watch the boys garden all day, you’re so hilarious together.

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

Your friendship is relatively new but your easy banter seems you've known each other a lot longer. Enjoy watching you both and your gardening tips.

[@zaarinsubah5151]

your videos are my comfort videos.

[@vlong7112]

I could hear thousands of hearts breaking once Kevin shared he's in a relationship😭.. Congrats Kevin❤ And comfort to those who'll be crying themselves to sleep tonight 😘

[@aliyahp9969]

I didn't hear him share about his relationship. Is it with Jacques ??

[@eriklane4808]

I love that people call you “Erik”. I’m an Erik who often gets called ”Kevin”. Maybe I should join the team to sort out all the confusion! Need a Zone 4 gardener on the crew?

[@rctrucks2094]

There are so many cold climate people that want to learn how to garden even though they only have a few months of growing season. They definitely should have someone from a cold climate (even though I am in a warmer zone 7)

[@boredchika]

@@rctrucks2094 YES! Finding content relevant to my zone 3 garden is ridiculously hard!

[@lesfibresfantastiques7265]

Yes! I desperatly looking for zone 4 tips!

[@mwillis7791]

@@lesfibresfantastiques7265 Simple living Alaska is zone 3 I think and has a lot of gardening content. Being so high north they might have different issues than you might if you are farther south but higher elevation.

[@GlitterKitten1492]

i would totally buy Kevin and Jaques garden gnomes!!!! 💜💜

[@Topazurey]

Probably one of the only AMA's I've ever watched where I was glued to the screen for every second! Thanks for making everything gardening so much fun! Also would love to see a part 2 to this series! And definitely hear Jacques quitting story... Watching from Australia!

[@marshared]

Little Kevin n Jacque bobble heads awe❤

[@thatsalt1560]

To me it is great to see different styles of gardening. I no longer look at my neighbours' (we all have big gardens here) gardens thinking they do it like it should be done. It has helped me a lot to know it's fine to be a Kevin and just as fine to be a Jacques and it works.

[@Carmen-ok]

Good to know more about you guys. Never thought that you guys were a couple, just two friends working together 😊🙌🏻👍🏼

[@saltycat662]

At first I wondered if they were a couple lol.

[@doctorcrew2388]

@@saltycat662 lol same

[@juliehorney995]

The ladies out here want to meet your special gals! Even if informally. But hey, I also understand wanting some privacy too. Thanks for all you two do to help us become better gardeners.

[@creative227]

That was awesome! I feel like I have always known you guys. And why can’t guys be really good friends without the question about sexual orientation? People don’t think that about women who are close friends. It never occurred to me, nor did I care, what you relationship is categorized as. Please keep sharing with us all you learn about gardening, you have both found your passion!😊❤️

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

I agree! I feel like a lot of plant daddies were born during the pandemic, so it's nice to see men out in the garden more 🍅

[@dridleyroberts]

I honestly was so surprised that Kevin said so many people asked if they were a couple - mainly because it doesn’t matter and it’s none of our business. Oh yeah, and being a couple also has nothing to do with gardening.

[@aloeme]

"People don’t think that about women who are close friends", they do. I found out in 2019 that the staff at our campus cafe thought for years that my friend and I were a couple because we went there every day to get coffee. We hung out all the time because we used to study the same thing (& had all the same classes) and lived on campus too so we'd study together. Never even crossed our minds that anyone could think we were more than friends.

[@dinijones7109]

Both my grandfathers were excellent veggie patch gardeners as is my dad, my brother has not just a green thumb but an entire arm. Lots of guys here in Australia from the older generation were massive gardeners. I didn't even realise people thought it was weird. The garden helps all of my family relax and helps ease anxiety. Love watching these videos, keep up the good work.

[@kassandrakimbrell2504]

Love watching you guys together in the garden.... times like when jacque "snip-snip" a dragon fruit or kevin said he ate all his fruit while gone! LOL...those are the things we ALL DO to our best garden friends and family (in my case to my dads greenhouses)! And competition in the garden can be so fun to! Making gardening funny is what its all about :) Love how different you guys are, kevin is so like my dad, and Jacque is so like me, and those different garden outlooks help us all grow and learn. Keep up the great work guys!

[@Hidden-1-3]

You are brothers ✌🏼 that's the best relationship (Brotherhood).

[@51rwyatt]

I love y'alls chemistry, and the Jacques in the Garden channel is really nice. Kudos machete boys.

[@aimeevanlandingham3844]

I have a bachelors in fashion design with a focus on pattern drafting/design; I worked one year in my field and went "nope". I couldn't understand the need for everyone to be so cut throat, working excessive hours, and frankly being the biggest drama queens ever. It's just a sewing pattern, chill. I'm currently sitting at home recovering from an illness while working on my one garden bed my apartment comes with (that sat fallow covered in weeds for at least 3 years) with way more knowledge than I had last month from watching this channel. I'm looking forward to expanding my garden with containers as the season goes on. :)

[@SandieCastaneda]

Epic Gardeners!!! 🍅🌽🥬🍓🍉🌻

[@kimberlyloomis8144]

I’m excited for Jacques story! I’ve worked in law 10 years, graduated law school two years ago and have ZERO desire to stay in this field and work toward a way out every single day. 😬 I look forward to hearing your experience in that transition, Jacques!

[@mochamommyATX]

Jordin Harbinger podcast said the same thing.

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

I can say Jacques is a great instructor! With specific, step by step instructions which really helps me! Kevin is so entertaining in his method which certainly makes learning fun! So both great teachers as well as gardeners!

[@aprilsmith8447]

Most surprising thing for me was that I thought you two had known each other much longer. Kevin, you made a great choice diverging from accounting. Best part of my day as an accountant is going home to see what my little garden is doing ha

[@yessarah]

I am screaming and I loved every bit of this.

[@ellenkuang8853]

Jacques pulled the move that my labmates and I have been seriously considering since we all started our Chemistry PhD. Quit and start a bakery & farm. 😭 If we weren't almost finished in our program, we probably would. 😅

[@mochamommyATX]

Being DR. such and such would be a good hook. Lot at Curl Chemistry. She is a chemist who does hair and beauty by explaining ingredients. I bet you could have the same success.

[@ctviera]

Always love when you guys sit down and do seed starting and this is a great extension of that sitting down and sharing your awesome friendship and know-how and just random cool stories. Would love to see more AMA's and definitely want to hear Jacques' story about leaving his PhD program to be full time in the garden; (as a PhD in something else spending more and more time gardening, I get it already :-) but can't wait to hear the details). Keep 'em coming, guys. The best!

[@DonnaLorenzen2009]

Yes to Epic Gnomes. Jacques' story for sure. And a Kevin story for balance. The response "It depends" is so true about gardening...that's what keeps it interesting.

[@cheriekalel9578]

Thank you Kevin and Jacques for making gardening more fun. Yes, there is work involved, but having your sense of humor makes everything better! Also how you are always trying new things and don't let setbacks stop you, but show us how to keep going. I love riding my exercise bike and watching your videos, LOL!!! Much love to both of you! 💜

[@shaunamaness854]

Y’all need a T-shirt of the “he had me” exchange. That is GOLD. You guys are so fun!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Nothing better than watching passionate people talk about the things they love! Keep up the good work Epic people!

[@SilkiesPb]

Basil is an easy one to cross and it works great. I crossed genovese and a purple basil with some Thai basil.

[@lulubellz]

The story of how you two met is funny. 😂 so salty about the 1 trial 6 cell 🤣

[@gammayin3245]

The synergy between you two guys far outshines either one of you alone - just sayin'. I think the reason is the fun and laughter from the two of you as compared to the seriousness that you both seem to embrace when you go solo. I appreciate all of your content, though! HGTV is missing out on a great duo.

[@AmallieGames]

I would actually love to hear the 'I left academia' story - I also bailed on academia and would love to hear Jacque's story!

[@helenmcclellan452]

I appreciate that you both provide context, creativity, and you are honest about failures in your gardens and how to fix/improve it in the future or if you decide not to plant again. Great channel!

[@bethsands7665]

You are a fun-duo in the garden with vast knowledge on both sides, making you a super-duo. You are real and humorous and mix well in this garden of life and I think you definitely challenge each other in new ways and methods which teaches us all . Fun !

[@Victorioushomestead]

Thank you! love y’all from Cary NC

[@austintoboston]

You guys are so great together and chemistry is off the charts!

[@IllyMooncat]

I always knew I loved Jacques the Garden Hermit, but now I know why: geology vibes! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Signed, a Bachelor’s Geologist stay-at-home mom who loves gardening 💚

[@amsohn1]

Y'all are too cute! Love seeing friends be friends and not labels... I also enjoy your advice (both) some things work here in Texas and some don't, I love how Y'all are always telling us to do what works... on the Regenerate Gardening, there are several large, medium and small farms that are using this and have made a massive difference in just one season, we are using this in 5 of our raised beds and so far have been more successful that we expected... again it's all about your soil health. As we are a small garden we are willing to try new things. Blessings to y'all

[@flourishplantman]

I first read the title as "romance" and I thought you two were dating. It's pretty believable with how close you two are I wouldn't be suprised, but im glad you're both happy with your partners and your strong friendship.

[@MrEzekiel1982]

Great video, Eric

[@katiehainsworth2903]

Been watching for a year or more and have drastically improved my urban garden (apartment patio) thanks to the both of you. Really look forward to epics videos and Jacque’s vids. Thanks for everything ♥️

[@marihannah6702]

Both of you have a great sense of humor in common and it shows that truly enjoy gardening.

[@annalisasmith8066]

I can’t believe you have only known each other a year and a half! Very simpatico vibes!

[@johnnyalegria]

Enjoyed video! Love from Lakeside,ca

[@MorrisandApril]

You guys are so hilarious… walking into the screen laughing. 😆 I love it.

[@christophervanmeier1648]

Jacques--Geology? I am a retired teacher--23 years teaching in a Juvenile Hall. While working on my program I faced the obstacle of not having a science with a lab available. The result (I dreaded!) was geology. Who the F%@& wants to study rocks? Every time my wife and I drive to Half Moon Bay to see my mum, I point out the San Andreas in Pacifica. Needless to say- I LOVED IT!

[@yarnstead]

LOL Lots of us like to study rocks! But it’s ok that not everybody does nor does everybody want a PhD 🙂 #geologyrocks

[@SurelyMac]

Lol. People actually thought you two were a couple. Too funny I think your gf helped you paint your new shed. Jacques always talks about his significant other Just saying. Thanks for being so truthful and helping us garden.

[@epichomesteading]

You bet!

[@mochamommyATX]

I remember Jaques girlfriend inspiring him with tomatoe plants.

[@dashutkamishutka]

Absolutely love your chemistry. I have a gardening buddy too and she is a great friend of mine. Never thought of you as a couple, funny how people assume things. You can have your significant other and share passion for gardening with someone else.

[@staceymoniz]

I'm also from Hawai'i and THIS is the interview I've been wanting... thanks!!

[@Nickyyyy1]

Yes please do your story Jaque! (Also a geologist here with big gardening interest)

[@kittiew260]

You two are so much fun! Great AMA video.

[@dottydee4107]

Hi guys, thanks so much for your channel and your easy style with each other. You speak about container crops3/4's of the way through, I am not sure who asked, but beetroot and carrots such as carrot atlas or nantes chantenay 2 (spelling🤔 - very short carrot) are good choices for containers. Like Jacques said, potatoes are a no brainer crop. All the best to container growers this year!👍

[@danieldow3094]

This is simply my favorite video. I loved this 🤙

[@rctrucks2094]

The video when you labeled everything "Big Papa" was hilarious!

[@nickoyler8639]

This was so fun to watch and getting t know you two a little better. My garden is kind of hyrbid between both of your styles. Mines laid out like a grid but I kind of just put stuff wherever and let it be. Very laid back gardener while I work a full time job.

[@cbvickers4044]

You guys are a lot of fun!

[@dridleyroberts]

Really enjoyed this episode.

[@amandapazherrera8197]

Great video, guys! I really enjoy watching both you grow plants and grow as gardeners and friends. For the next ama, how do you decide what to grow per season? Do you have spreadsheets to organize what/when you need to start preparing seeds? And how do they compare between your two gardens? A sample prep/planting calendar would be awesome!

[@adaumisasmr6620]

Currently reworking my garden and listening to this. Thank you lads and Epic team for inspiring and being awesome.

[@williamreeder3660]

Thank you both for another great video

[@leatonyaking1]

I absolutely love watching you too.Love from Missouri!!!

[@user-ne9sd4ow1o]

You guys are a great influence for each other!!! Garden growmies!

[@christinacooper8731]

I really enjoy you guys, especially your down to earth approach and great sense of humor! I totally love having gardeners with similar weather (Texas Gulf Coast). I am literally binge watching your episodes! Your gardens look great!!! I am also building a seeding table like yours! (Why didn't I think of that?) LOL

[@christinacooper8731]

Also, order some bobblehead bros!!!!

[@trill000]

I was thinking it too... would be the greatest garden in history.

[@tamugray2650]

my first video of yours was the indoor microgreens series...still fabulous in my view. and so happy about how EPIC fulfilled itself.

[@epichomesteading]

Appreciate you!

[@davidsap]

Great stuff, love to see behind the curtain stuff like this

[@CB-sr8ee]

Gosh I just love you two ❤️❤️

[@randyjalbert4780]

Great video , nice how you change it up from time to time . Awesome you are gardening friends

[@thegardenscientist]

It always make me smile when you guys start a video laughing! 😂 Very interesting, especially your backgrounds, and interests! @Jacques I just started with my PhD 😆 Probably your biggest fan from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@pattikm66]

You guys are fun to watch! Subscribed to both!

[@victoriaspringle4873]

Let’s do the next right thing when gardening.

[@yohannadiaz4607]

I’ve been waiting for this information since I started watching your videos together 😂😂😂😂I love the way you guys work 2gether .🤗

[@MsWDWFAN1]

I don't know how I can across y'all but I'm so glad I did! All three channels are awesome and I've been watching alot of older videos.

[@stacyhall3061]

Good stuff! I love your personalities and styles together and get so much from all the channels. Every Kevin needs a Jacques, and vice versa. Keep on keepin on.

[@stacyhall3061]

Also as far as more animals, I’d recommend a rabbit!! I have one and their droppings can go directly in the garden unlike chicken droppings and can give plants an instant boost.

[@Imjetta7]

This was fun, thanks guys!

[@brooklyngiraffe]

This is such a fun and informative video, I love this format and hope you do more AMAs! I learned so much and really enjoy getting to know more about your friendship! It makes me smile. You guys are the best!

[@lennies_mindful_life]

I love jacques even more now, ive also studied geology but now taken a different path

[@82Julian]

Great guy's numbers one!!✌️🤙🤙 Thanks for all ✌️ awesome 🤙

[@BradfordHomestead]

Y’all are awesome and I knew Kevin had a lady friend. But you’re both just fantastic creators! ❤️🤟

[@laurieslifeessentials]

I honestly love all your videos. You two (and Chris) have me so re-inspired this year that my garden is absolutely thriving! So thank you! :D That said, this may honestly be my favorite video so far. Love seeing you guys just being real. ;)

[@joanrichter4718]

See! Before this episode I had no idea Jacque had a channel. I just subscribed!

[@Witchydigit]

as far as the more pets question: You should totally get some freshwater shrimp or crayfish or similar for the Epic Pond! They'll help with the issue of detritus collecting in the rocks from the plants, probably be a bit of food for the koi, attract even more wildlife, and if they grow out of control possibly some food? Unless you're allergic to shellfish, of course. And you'd have to choose a freshwater shrimp that'll make for decent eating.

[@JonShep93]

Wish I had your sense Kevin, I did accounting at Uni and went into the audit world! Garden in my spare time and have half my birdies raised bed garden in now, rest to come over the next month or so! But dang you’re living my dream 😂

[@ryanr.719]

Hello from Los Angeles! Several years ago I worked for a very popular organic farm that sold lettuce and herbs at the Santa Monica farmer’s market every Wednesday and Saturday. We also sold to many of the top restaurants here. Long story short, the farm is no longer in business, but I have a special mint that was cross-pollinated by bees from 4 different varieties over about 30 years. I’d love to share cuttings as this mint is absolutely amazing.

[@carolleimbach6407]

Well that was fun! Enjoying both of your content and the humor. ❤🍓🍊🌻

[@debihediger4760]

Good fun, I really appreciate both of your channels and respect your ideas and all of your information. Good content too! Thanks again, both of you.

[@dlafery2123]

This was a great video! I learn so much from both of you :)

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

On Skunk's being cute, I think Racoons are adorable, especially when they get caught and they cover their faces with those little hands, it's just so adorable. I also live in the UK, where we don't have them so that helps with the cute factor when you don't have to contend with them in my garden 😁.

[@mochamommyATX]

We can send you some of ours from Texas. They break into peoples chicken coops, tear up RV'S , even VENDING MACHINES are not safe from those critters🦝

[@saltycat662]

Yes, they are adorable. I love their little hands too.

[@moremahalo9574]

They’re def cute but there are plenty of reasons why we refer to them as “trash pandas” on this side of the pond, lol. They’re also relentless chicken killers and carriers of rabies, so preference is to not see them around the homestead!

[@Amanda-if7ey]

I need Epic Gardening Squad Funkos and I need them immediately

[@idoscreamforicecream]

Love the little in sync laughs at the start🤣you guys are awesome!