How a Food Forest Garden Maximizes Food Production | Regenerative Agriculture

John from www.growingyourgreens.com/ visits the Kauai Food Forest on the Garden Isle of Kauai in Hawaii. This episode was previously recorded before COVID-19.
In this episode, you will discover some of the differences a food forest garden system has over a conventional orchard and how a permaculture food forest system can be a much more diverse system producing many different useful crops such as fruits, vegetables, groundcover, fertilizing making plants, fiber crops and much, much more.
You will learn some of the elements of a food forest and some plants that you can plant in Hawaii or other tropical locations that will be beneficial for a food forest system.
First, John will share with you an old orchard on-site and how that grows, how it is usually managed and some of the problems that may occur due to this style of agriculture
Next, John will share with you a forest system and how this can be the answer for the future of farming and how to regenerate the earth, grow healthy plants and healthy people.
You will learn some of the elements of a successful food forest system as well as some of the beneficial plants that can be planted in walkways and the edges.
You will learn about some unique fruit trees as well as perennial vegetables you can grow year-round in tropical climates to have food 365 days a year, even in times when the grocery store runs out of food to buy.
You will discover how you can help the Kauai Food Forest accomplish its mission to educate people about a more sustainable way of agriculture and make a more resilient food system. You will discover how you can visit and volunteer at the Kauai Food Forest if your on vacation or a local.
Finally, John will interview Rob and Freddie who volunteer at the Kauai Food Forest and ask them questions so you can learn more about the Kauai Food Forest, the best perennial vegetables and fruit trees to grow in Hawaii, and much, much more.
After watching this episode, you will learn more about the Food Forest Farming methods and some of the methods and plants that can be used that can benefit you and the land.
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[@andreabirchard9110]

❤❤❤SO GLAD THIS POPPED UP TODAY! Got a case of isolation boredom and it's still to cold to garden!❤❤❤

[@Huntray1]

Andrea Birchard plant some radishes, carrots, onions and some thyme they will all sprout when they’re ready

[@LostinHawaii]

Loving your channel, discovered you a couple months ago when I first started my journey with growing food. Then realized you had visited Hawaii too! So cool. Thanks for all the great info!

[@rosalinerabago6389]

Love that natural food forest! I wouldn’t mind to live there and actually labor there myself for the live if growing food. Here in Washington State especially now when it’s still too cold I have to grow my food in my bedroom under grow lights. Most plants I grow in my bedroom are topical food plants which I brought back from visiting my children on the Island of Guam. I used to help an uncle back there in Guam which he owned a botanical garden. But, when he got sick then he died, the garden died too. I can always go back there and recreate the garden back to life again. At the present time unfortunately can’t go back there due to some health issues till I get better. But, no matter where I maybe at growing my food is a must for me and no matter how, as long as I can grow them.

[@TravelAgentCale]

Thank you John for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@TutorialHidroponik]

*thank you sir john, I was inspired by farming videos including growing your greens channel that inspired how to speak in front of the camera to convey gardening techniques.* ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌱

[@littlebitfarm37]

John! I went there in 2015, and also last year! Really awesome place!!!

[@Theimpromptulife]

What a great shirt! Looking sharp John and thank you so much for such informative videos!

[@zippyzipster6863]

Hey John, love your shirt 😁.Great video as always, thank you 👍🙏🏽

[@jasondalton794]

Hey John, i just wanted to comment because you mentioned Idaho and Utah. Three years ago i built a small garden in Utah for food, did well with fruits, really still wanting more veg. But i got a fixer in Utah last year and this year im hoping to really plant in Idaho very permaculture style. Im hoping to even clone some plants i planted before in Utah and see how i can bring some to other areas, and in Idaho i have a whole freaking acre so really wanting to eliminate this field of weeds and turn it into something edible. Im wanting to invite anyone who would like to help, you included John. Ill give you a throne to tell everyone else how to plant lol. I just really want to expand this. I even have a place coming available i can garden in Vegas so Ill be coming near you John, lol. Really love this garden in Hawaii. Man just felt like i needed to comment today when you mentioned Utah and Idaho. John is the best. I want a moranga in Idaho and a katook too lol. I havent even tried them quit yet but what John says is gold. Lol

[@khinyasimmons8766]

Perfect timing for posting this video!! Thank you!!! Disconnect to Reconnect👏🏾

[@DeadeyeJoe37]

The guys at the end were impressed with the 90 MPH outro that John was doing.

[@bradsuarez2683]

Haha dude went into overdrive there!

[@chancevicino3270]

Great one brother. Love your passion, no need to get into it. People know by now or they don't.

[@mcanultymichelle]

Permaculture food Forest is the way to go in these troubling times. if it gets any worse,people will see your vegetable garden and still you vegetables if we have a food crisis, but if it looks like a jungle mess no ones going to know what's food and what's not.

[@tinyjungle_]

Food hidden in plain sight. Not a bad strategy;)

[@tinyjungle_]

Epic place and people. I'm inspired.

[@TutorialHidroponik]

*33:23** in INDONESIA 🇮🇩 it called **_sukun_* and it tastes very soft & sweet. we usually cook it with panir flour and then fry it, sometimes we just steam it.

[@susanlee9532]

Thanks for answering😊👍

[@sadamthegreat9617]

here in the Philippines it grows every where. we Called it RIMAS or KAMANSI. the Philippines continuous to develop bread fruit as among the alternatives to rice

[@pangea1967]

THANKS JOHN👍👍

[@lisalph8922]

I love hearing about health and self sovereignty. Especially important in 2021.

[@craigm8884]

love the show bud great content

[@monkeywildlife7607]

Amazing growth

[@vegan4life532]

Great Video ! Mahalo John !

[@cosmopolitecosmopolite]

Extraorbitant informative. - Thank you!

[@thefishfin-atic7106]

at 4:50 the grasses in that fruit orchard are actually adding to the nutrition of the soil for those trees via their roots, as well as protecting the soil from erosion and sun damage. That was perhaps a bad example of modern agriculture, as very few modern agriculture farms practice this age-old principle, which in fact will keep the soil biology diverse and healthy, and benefit those trees for years to come.

[@fabfindslasvegas]

I'd love to see gated communities that have their own parks have community organic food gardens instead. All the parks in Vegas that grow grass while there are people going hungry just seems like such a huge waste.

[@staralioflundnv]

Hi Darla -- I'm an elementary school teacher on the east side of Las Vegas, and many of our schools now have school gardens for the students (depending on the school Administrator, members of the neighborhood included as well). The Clark County Planning Commission has much to do with housing projects/developments and what is included as sidewalks, parks, green belts, ponds, even common garden areas. Much of it has to do with the public or neighborhood community members being involved while a community of housing are being PLANNED, so that the developer knows what they must be responsible for including and building. It is rare that folks get out to those meetings to know what's going on, let alone having input on a new project. It never happens on its own. It happens with people being involved and actively communicating what they want.

[@DeadeyeJoe37]

It all depends on the use. I don't think having kids playing tag, soccer, etc among a food garden would be ideal. I would love to see an underused part of a part get turned into a community plot, but then it comes down to whose plot is it, who is going to care for it, who gets what's harvested, etc.

[@fabfindslasvegas]

@@staralioflundnv I love that so much! This is a program that needs to be expanded and made front and center as a life skill.

[@sunnyoutdoors]

would love to go to hawaii

[@phaniegirl3696]

Ha yeah go freddy! Love from the tribe and new puppy yogi :)

[@sadamthegreat9617]

agati here in the Philippines we called it KATURAY its flowers are edible. can be eaten raw or cooked...

[@MiamiRareFruitTrees]

Hi Jon nice video. Can you please tell me what you think is the perfect soil ph for growing purple mangosteen?

[@FixItJoeCool]

Great Videos! FYI-check your scalp (your loosing hair on the right side of your scalp) and skin. You may have a skin parasite. Looks like Tinea capitis. Ring worm of the scalp and skin. I've had a few parasites in my unwanted travels. Not fun! Take care of them! I might be wrong. Worth checking it out!

[@oldyspices]

Hello John what is the name of the seeds bank in Tucson AZ that you are talking about? Thanks in advance

[@sufficientlivingsamsonmoor4322]

so good 5 stars

[@allnaturalhomesteaders]

Omg. I want a banana tree soooooo bad, they could have sent me that banana tree, I would have taken care of it really well!

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

Dear John, I wish you would do a simple experiment. Don’t ingest caffeine for 21 days. Yes, you look very young but what is the stimulant doing to the inside of you? It definitely affects the heart causing it to work harder. I’ve been a nurse since the 70’s. Take this sincere challenge of mine. . & come visit my garden one of these days.

[@robertbeckler5058]

So glad you mentioned not juicing everything yah eat. My buddy use to go nuts on eating certain foods by the bale. When he turned 62 he applied for social security. Never got his first check. Had a tumor in his gut the size of a laof of bread. Horrible , that guy put everything in his mouth. Fun guy but thin as a rail that ate everything.

[@margaretgrace7072]

If you let it ripen then steam or bake the breadfruit it's sweet

[@serenitytrek]

Stay safe bruh💕👍

[@alirE2904]

My uncle plode the dried corn stalks into to field when dried up.

[@tinkokolynn761]

how can I check the design layout of that system? thanks

[@hassarfn3557]

18:40 you actually spelled it right. Katuk (Ca-took), not key-tag 🙈

[@bradsuarez2683]

I've heard ppl in florida call it k-tech

[@chancevicino3270]

Didn't give Freddy a plug, would love to connect and ask his advice on a project.

[@angie123praiseyah7]

Do you sell your tree collards seeds or plants? Thanks!!!

[@babochon]

50:18 "...soil is live. It can breathe ..."

[@oldyspices]

Oh by the way I m here in Tucson AZ

[@Mika54321]

Hi I need your advise, I’m looking to purchase loan soil and Alabama red clay online, I am having a hard time finding anyone that sells these two things online. Would you know any gardening or soil companies that may ship these items to Florida? Thanks!

[@fabfindslasvegas]

You can eat the leaves of the perennial peanut.

[@oldyspices]

Darla Messenger question is perennial peanut the same as a regular peanut ? Or is it a completely different species ?thanks

[@fabfindslasvegas]

@@oldyspices It is not the same a a traditional peanut, it's a very different species. It's more like a fodder crop like hay and alfalfa.

[@vhartman66]

I asked a question last time about what are the vegetables that grow best in NV USA never hear back

[@jamesdevlin6373]

I guess John's a very busy guy sharing this info in numerous videos. I live in Ireland, not exactly Vegas, but his knowledge is very useful.

[@nijahjohnson2797]

Have you tried hydroponics?

[@loriglazebrook]

Yes to Dirt Church!

[@altha-rf1et]

you did not self isolate for 14 days????

[@michelle7875]

What? Coffee or coffery? Please spell. Interested

[@thisearththeonlyheaven]

The plant is comfrey.

[@theconsciousmovement9669]

comfrey

[@carmelinakatzman1863]

Woodprix Blueprints has some very useful blueprints with all the details you need.

[@fabfindslasvegas]

You can eat the fruits of the Katuk.

[@susanlee9532]

What do they taste like? Any kin to Deborah?

[@fabfindslasvegas]

@@susanlee9532 The leaves and the fruits taste something like pea shoots.

[@susanlee9532]

Darla Messenger Thanks for answering.😊👍

[@fabfindslasvegas]

@@susanlee9532 You are so welcome!

[@hvcool]

2020: 480P Video

[@jjw5165]

Need sheep and goats

[@theconsciousmovement9669]

34:48 plant is spelled Gynura bicolor

[@theconsciousmovement9669]

4:04 lol my name

[@allnaturalhomesteaders]

Hold up. You can't just say that cops knocked on your door because they seen grow lights, and not tell us the story that goes along with that comment! Like seriously what happened?

[@growinglifeorganic940]

Where he lives cannabis is legal, and my guess is pigs are simpletons and thinks everyone is a drug addict just because they have grow lights.

[@padmajajampala6935]

They should have a cow to eat all the grass and in turn they can have cow dung to make the soil fertile

[@younggary7849]

avatar

[@dipster14]

Grow some cannabis

[@simplysimple7628]

This dude is wired……😂🥴

[@VideoTronism]

I'm sure these guys are not part of a cult or anything...

[@jackson8085]

Its a teaching farm run by sustainability minded couple of dudes. Sad this is considered a cult.

[@bradsuarez2683]

@@jackson8085 A farm run by sustainability minded dudes is perfectly fine. But some of these permaculture groups like to sit around a fire singing kumbaya playing guitar. Lol yeah not my cup of tea. I'll take the sustainable ag only.

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

@@bradsuarez2683 yeah i used to be big into the permaculture community but got turned off by all the hippy culty crap. Half the people involved dont even get the design basics.

[@yunoyukki7344]

@@bradsuarez2683 awww u dont like camping q:

[@yunoyukki7344]

@@nayrtnartsipacify Well if you become one with nature you will become way more peaceful bc your not in a rush all the time

[@raymondamaral8602]

your videos are to long

[@serenitytrek]

🌄There's no such thing as too much of a good thing!🌿🍄

[@dscheyen]

Your comment is too short

[@tinyjungle_]

Context

[@VideoTronism]

Eh I thought the length was fine.