If you'd like a step-by-step guide for designing your food forest, check out my free Food Forest Design Workbook: erin51.podia.com/food-forest-design-workbook
@Caitlin-os1vd5 ай бұрын
I love these videos girl! It’s really refreshing to see a California permaculture KZbin page. I’m zone 9b, and I’m taking the plunge to convert my large yard to a food forest too. Definitely incorporating some of your ideas in to mine. Thank you for sharing and creating!
@JaySully_5 ай бұрын
Same! SoCal, zone 9b. Just finished sheet mulching about 1/4 acre with cardboard, 2 commercial dump trucks of compost, & 2 commercial dump trucks of mulch. Best of luck!
@Acts-13225 ай бұрын
Best advice I've heard is to not feel pressured to get it all put together all at once. Get your free arborist wood chips (or from ChipDrop), start a few fruit tree guilds and learn how to propagate those for free over time. Guilds are basically some combo of the tree, a couple bushes , ground cover, herbs/roots, etc. that is repeatable or different in "pockets" of the garden. It's been so rewarding for me, I feel really talented now that I can take a cutting of almost anything and make a new plant of it!! 😊 Happy growing to both of you guys!
@JaySully_5 ай бұрын
@@Acts-1322 thank you so much for the reply! Guilds are something I haven’t tried, but I can’t wait to start playing with them!
@Acts-13225 ай бұрын
@@JaySully_ absolutely, love to hear more joining this movement!! Retaking our health. Don't forget, grow what grows like a weed in your area! If you force it, it's going to struggle and take lots of time & labor from you
@Caitlin-os1vd5 ай бұрын
@@JaySully_ amazing! Best of luck!! Such an exciting adventure! Where did you source your compost?
@williammcpherson11935 ай бұрын
It’s great to see this level of a combination of knowledge and common sense being applied to caring for the earth
@user-on8ti9cp4r5 ай бұрын
✨🌄💛
@soniatriana90915 ай бұрын
Hello, I really enjoyed watching your video. I’ve done much the same thing, 40+ years ago, except I’ve now downsized my fruit trees only 23-25(?) - bc I literally got tired of all the rodents coming into my yard!! Plus, we aren’t 4-5 people anymore - so it becomes overwhelming to keep up & harvest. My exception is that my yard doesn’t look like a forest. I also have zero grass anywhere on my property, but it looks well maintained & it’s been great for my grandkids to run around in, ride their bikes, scooters, etc & entertain/dine under a nice patio. Best of luck!
@Avoidiac3 ай бұрын
I started planting trees, bushes, cover crops etc. around 8 years ago, mostly on about a quarter acre of fairly open space with a few tall pines. It's kind of experimental, I'm telling myself, since I'm learning by experience as I go more than anything, and I really didn't do enough research or observation of the land before I started. I lean more toward the East in general, so my approach is trying to be more like a "natural orchard" than a "forest garden". Also, there're several acres of woods on the property which I've started "editing", trying to use a minimalist touch. And the edge of those woods adjacent to the open orchard area is south-facing, so that's a useful area. I'm on a shoestring budget, so I make compost, harvest bark from the woods for mulch, use only hand tools, a hose, watering can, wheelbarrow and self-propelled mower when it's working. I'm not throwing cardboard down or anything, though I've tried that. There's a lot of grass and all kinds of herbaceous plants and suckers popping up everywhere right now, since the lawnmower's taking a break from working. And of course the vines that want to pull it all down. Some vines, they're just not that cool. Yeah, I could prattle on about it for much longer than that. My results have been mixed so far. The site, soil, and climate are all definitely less than ideal in my mind, but as the years go by and the painfully slow growth happens, it starts to look better. Main food so far has been a bunch of goumi berries, a bunch of blueberries, and whatever dewberries I can get before some unidentified force comes in and cleans them all out overnight or whatever. I do have a few serviceberries on my one tree of that kind this year. Never ate one before. I'm not just a berry farmer, but it seems all kinds of berry trees and bushes generally pay off before larger fruit or nuts. Time will tell. I'm in the U.S. in the South, about the border between zones 7 and 8. Winters get down to single digits sometimes, summers can get over 100 with somehow both drought and high humidity. Soil is sandy loam with reddish clay underneath and very acidic, hence my focus on blueberries. Apparently, nitrogen-fixing doesn't work very well when you get down towards 5.0 PH, which I only learned a couple years ago. I'd be interested in hearing more about your situation, your trees/plants and general location/climate, if you're interested in sharing. Also, do you have cats, for the fruit-raiding rodents? Or is it just too many rodents and would require too many cats?
@shannonalaminski26194 ай бұрын
I planted a passion fruit vine in the ground behind my spineless prickly pear cactus, next to a pigeon pea tree in a giant pot, next my steps and porch. I added a simple trellis up and over my front door. Now I have a living wind/ sun/ privacy screen around and over my front door that I'm reaching up and picking passion fruit from. The vine grew up the cactus to the pea then up it to the trellis. Go vertical, maximize space and when possible let nature work for you.
@rachelirvin9685 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Definitely a long term goal of mine to have a food forest like this!
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
And you will! 💕✨🌳
@chessman4835 ай бұрын
We live in a similar climate in Australia. We have quite a few acres , so we don’t uterlise our land as well as yourself . But we follow similar principles. A great video to encourage people to produce what they can.
@missannetteslittlefarminth90695 ай бұрын
It's amazing how far your food forest has come, you are an inspiration. P.S..I added some mini fruit trees this year!!
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
Thank you Miss Annette! So glad to hear you added some mini fruit trees. They are just delightful 💖
@mikeb31675 ай бұрын
Wow! Your special! God bless you
@Theeannmariee5 ай бұрын
I recently found your channel and you’ve inspired me so much, I’ve watched all your videos. I got to the end of the list the other day so am so excited to see a new one posted today! Thank you so much for sharing Goldifarms with us 🌻
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
Your message warms my heart 💛🧡Thank you 🙏🏼 🥰 I will be making more 🌷💕🌷
@jantellfowler58833 ай бұрын
Wish i found this channel earlier, i live in THE BAHAMAS 🇧🇸 and we have almost the same climate, only difference is we do get some rain during summer months. I wanted to plant more berries but not sure exactly what i could, now thanks to you I'm starting up my list of fruits I'd love to incorperate😊
@laonongtrendinhdk5 ай бұрын
nhiều cây trái đẹp lắm bạn ơi
@JaySully_5 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your page! Please keep posting videos as much as possible. It’s a great inspiration for someone on the same size property & in the same CA zone (9b) as you. Very, very well done 👏 👏 👏
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
We love hearing from someone in the same California zone! We're glad you found this video helpful and will keep making more for you ✨🌼
@stevefujii91325 ай бұрын
Hello Erin. Enjoyed this video, showing all that can be grown in a small area. Really like your keyhole approach. Thank you so much for your inspirational videos. Keep up the great videos!
@gardentours4 ай бұрын
So great to see how many trees you've been able to plant in a small place. I'm adding more and more trees to my food forest as well.
@pongopАй бұрын
Excellent video! Very inspiring. I live in the Central Valley, zone 9B, and hope to someday live in the Central Coast. Thank you!
@automatonfan56975 ай бұрын
Wow! This is the video I needed, I was wanting to make cozy garden paths but didn't know how!!!! Plus your voice is like the Holistic Habits of gardening!😊
@MuslimahBuilder5 ай бұрын
So much bounty and growth in 3 years! Love it
@pongopАй бұрын
It would be so cool to see a Central Coast collab about food forests, permaculture, urban foresty, and urban design, with Goldifarms and City Beautiful!
@user-oo3vf7zk6b5 ай бұрын
This is amazing! So excited seeing your food forest thriving. I’m at the beginning of my planning/dreaming journey in Sacramento. And wow, I am thrilled you shared your Google sheet plant list! It’s amazing and will be so helpful for me!
@user-on8ti9cp4r5 ай бұрын
🙌💛🌄
@thomaspitto56635 ай бұрын
I love your multiple keyhole design! Wishing you abundance
@tedpreston41555 ай бұрын
Your garden is so far ahead of us! Thanks for reminding me whats coming, once winter subsides in the Rockies!
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
Woohoo- I’m glad I could share some sunshine with ya! ✨☀️Wishing you an abundant and joyful spring!
@BerrybelleGarden5 ай бұрын
Your food forest looks amazing! I like the connected keyhole layout. I recently tried grafting and it was a lot harder than I expected.
@LobsterLover5305 ай бұрын
I’ve already ordered several Goldie glows and love them! And your tea is absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing all of this with us it takes us to another world. ❤❤
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
So much love and appreciation to our #1 GoldiGlow fan!! 🧡🌼🙏
@OfftoShambala5 ай бұрын
Scribed… we need more of this.
@eduardoHMYT5 ай бұрын
Great video!
@anzac90vap4 ай бұрын
Just subscribed. Excellent videos, love your design strategies :) and what a lovely garden!
@Kathysart2 ай бұрын
Perfect! Regenerative Zone 9. So happy I found you.
@erschaffenswert5 ай бұрын
thats awesome! great job =) enjoy this beautiful place!
@natalie5265 ай бұрын
Hi! It's exciting to see such a diverse and happy foodscape! Do you cut back your NFTs to bring the nitrogen to the soil (ie, the trimmings eventually decompose)? My place has an acacia and am wondering how to do this. I'm hoping this would take place before they set seed since they are technically invasive here in CA
@ruthbarnes92292 ай бұрын
Yeah girl, your food forest is Rocking! Thanks for sharing your journey
@Avoidiac3 ай бұрын
Great vid, impressive garden and use of the space. Thanks for mentioning goumi leaves are edible. Why did I not know that? Claude AI says you can even eat the young tender leaves raw.
@RobbertvanHaaften5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work! Very inspirational. I'm starting a food forest in the mideterranian europe :)
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
Wonderful! We've always wanted to visit other Mediterranean zones around the world, maybe one day we'll get to see your food forest!
@sharriceowens9133 ай бұрын
U voice is so relaxing ever thought about doing meditations
@angrybees81225 ай бұрын
Wow 🤩
@tedpreston41555 ай бұрын
When will we see persimmon leaf tea in your etsy store? 😉
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
Hopefully soon! Just gotta get the right blend to make it taste divine 🌷🦋🌳
@jefjef12834 ай бұрын
Wow, that's even smaller than my garden
@jaymeez3 күн бұрын
Well Done
@pathofthewarlord61924 ай бұрын
I want to learn how the annual plants (like carrots, cabbage, corn) spread/expand and what kinds of plants are the best to plant together in a pretty cold middle european climate,
@joekunin5 ай бұрын
Fascinating! How large do you tend to make the keyholes, and the spacing of the trees within them? Thanks!
@homesteaderrachel20865 ай бұрын
Hello, new subscriber here!!
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
Welcome!! Thank you for subscribing 💛🌷✨
@junejewell5 ай бұрын
Yes to grafting video please!
@aislingmp3333 ай бұрын
i love the repetetive keyhole design but i don't quite understand it :(( could you possibly expand on it in another video?
@JohnFerrerAkaEric5 ай бұрын
How do you control your chocolate mint? Mine seems to try to take over everything.
@NickGrimshawe5 ай бұрын
Is there a book with more info on Keyhole gardening? I love what you did here. And I am hoping to have a chance to use this design later this year.
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
For sure! The keyhole graphics were adapted from Gias garden. I have included links in the description 🙏🏼✨
@ThriftingandThriving4 ай бұрын
Where do you get your mulch paths? I have places to get it but I am affriad of maybe chemicals on it. Also Where would you suggest buying plants for a zone 10? Thanks!
@eastbiz2 ай бұрын
Nice video. I want to start but feel little overwhelmed. Where are you in California? Wondering if possible to visit and see
@Goldifarms2 ай бұрын
We’re not giving tours at this moment but we announce events and tours in our newsletter which can be found at Goldifarms.com 💛🌱
@RisenUponTomorrow5 ай бұрын
More videos like this!
@user-on8ti9cp4r5 ай бұрын
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@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
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@TheRealDonLayton4 ай бұрын
Hello, I see you were growing mint in your food forest. Do you have a hard time keeping it confined to certain areas, or does it try to take over everything in sight?
@Goldifarms4 ай бұрын
Thank you, yes great question ✨Mint can be very invasive. Where we are, it’s very hot and very dry and we use very little water, so we aren’t concerned about it taking over. But if your garden receives more water and it’s a concern, it would likely be best to keep in containers 🪴 💚
@littlebear4445 ай бұрын
Where would you recommend buying the zone specific plants? I live in a similar climate and it's often hard to find reliable and affordable suppliers
@basilsmith625 ай бұрын
0.3 акра = 13000 м2, а не 130:Р))) В такой жаре у вас чудесный сад. Успехов!:)
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
The food forest is 0.03 acres 💛. Thank you, always wonderful to hear that from someone who understands what it's like to garden in such a hot dry climate 🙏
@TheZippyMark5 ай бұрын
Yeah I was going to say, that doesn't sound quite right, your plot looks a lot bigger than that . 0.03 of an acre is about 121m², which is 11m x 11m.
@seaanimalsixseven14185 ай бұрын
How about canopy layer?
@Goldifarms5 ай бұрын
The canopy layer is growing! 🌳💚🌳💚🌳
@sharriceowens9133 ай бұрын
Which trees are nitrogen fixing
@pathofthewarlord61924 ай бұрын
what is a nitrogen fixing tree?
@sampedro93165 ай бұрын
If I just bury compost like that I get digging varmints.
@Ms956704 ай бұрын
Great job on the garden..need to work on your math. That is not 3% of an acre .
@Goldifarms4 ай бұрын
It is 3.21% of an acre.
@mbahmarijan7894 ай бұрын
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@Avocado7405 ай бұрын
I think it's 0.30 acres.
@CK-eq6fr5 ай бұрын
No it’s 0.03 acres alright. One acre is 4046m2, so 0.3 acres will be around a third of that, more than 1000m2. Do the math before trying to point out someone else’s nonexistent mistake mate.