Guardians of the Green Documentary | Joe Hollis | Mountain Gardens | Dr. Azra Bertrand

In this short documentary film, Dr Azra Bertrand, founder of Biomancy University, joins renowned herbalist and master gardener Joe Hollis at his magical Mountain Gardens home in Appalachia to discuss living a life in co-creation with the earth, and learning from the magic of the plant world.
Mountain Gardens is an educational center and "visionary ecological theater'" in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. It is home to the largest variety of medicinal herbs in the eastern USA, that Joe has been cultivating for 50 years, living in communion with Gaia and the wisdom of the Plants.
For more information see:
MountainGardensHerbs.com
AzraBertrand.com
A Biomancy University production.

[@nickrombach2494]

Joe Hollis for president

[@ragheadand420roll]

I dunno about that How about joe as secretary of agriculture and the fda I think he can do better there

[@DaveyBlue32]

Joe’s not corrupt enough to hold an office in our government! I’m thinking Joe for my temporary guru and plant educator and I’ll work in my stonemason, landscaping, construction… f250 and a 16” trailer with a solid load of my important tools and I’ll move there and provide some back and brawn for your vision… some of your answers we so similar to my thinking that I am really still stunned!!! I know that I couldn’t be alone in my own thoughts or having lived 53 years and studied the planet wondering where those people who were thinking like me. I’d love to add some pool’s to raise fish…to feed myself and other’s and use the water to fertilizer plants or hydroponic a little production greenhouse? Gigantic dandelion green as a bulk emergency food supply? I’d love to have you teach me just a fraction of your Incredible brain usually the Chinese plants in landscape design be interesting it’s very interesting that you’re using it in North Carolina and I need to spend a couple years helping you out… should be able to sell out everything by winter here! 👍😉

[@sweetsugarjones]

No chance that the fossil fuel overlords would allow that, but I’d vote for him.

[@shelahogletree7711]

Vice President❤ Trump is President.

[@sweetsugarjones]

@@shelahogletree7711 No, he’s technically not. And I’m unsure how you think a single premise of this video about living in harmony with the earth is compatible with your alternative reality.

[@donnak3925]

Just watched Peter Santanello interview with Joe. Joe you are an inspiration! I hope one day I can visit your gardens & purchase some tinctures. Keep inspiring & teaching others thru your wonderful gardens

[@joyful_tanya]

Me too!

[@sacbe107]

where is this glorious place?

[@joyful_tanya]

@@sacbe107 the Appalachian mountains in North Carolina USA. Here's an excellent video with an overview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn2ooIpuZtKIjrcsi=ur7kb7u9L837VPLN

[@kgs2280]

@@sacbe107Near Asheville, NC.

[@kgs2280]

I just watched that, too. Absolutely wonderful and inspiring.

[@lsdevenie1426]

We have purchased 2acres of ancient forest on an island and I’ve been telling everyone I can’t believe we “Own” these old trees doesn’t feel right ownership I’ve been saying we are temporary guardians of them, We are all one, 🖤❤️Your little eden 🤗🙏🏿❤️🖤

[@kacibeaverwestbrook1744]

I want to be here so badly. My heart just feels some kind of way about this place.

[@trylliumt5441]

Yes!

[@madfoxcityemnau6414]

My family is from a tribal culture that many ppl do not grasp bc they don't live in an environment or with the environment. It is refreshing to see a white American that is intelligent enough to live right sized, knowing his place in it...instead of being dependent upon it and yet also dominating it merely to extract its beauty and energy. Quite inspiring and glad to know he gave credit to the tribal ppl living in long houses in Borneo. There's a reason why they lived that way for so long and experience joy by doing it the way their ancestors did. I like how Joe saw THAT and was inspired by THAT enough to build his own which also inspires others as well. 😊❤

[@jeansayers8659]

Thank you. Had an old Navajo friend always said “Walk in Beauty ”. So many meanings. It’s become a way of life.

[@crystalcompass368]

Yes! Walk in Beauty! Nature will hold you if you allow. We learn from Her and the Animals...Thanks Joe, Dr., and all that contributed! Blessings🙏💜💫

[@pammatiti]

I read in the comments of Peter Santonelli's video about Joe, that he had cancer and passed away on Nov 7th this year.

[@MrMarkar1959]

Nov.7th,,2023. The Body is gone,,The Spirit Grows Stronger for ReBirth. just Pray it's local✌🏼

[@sandrachamber1912]

How does he get cancer? Maybe the chemical plants and nuclear energy sites in NC caused his cancer.

[@harrymonk6]

​@sandrachamber1912 or the herbs he used

[@enricodondero4681]

I had never heard of nuclear energy in NC, but does it refer to background energy, of natural origin? Any way , It is a pity that a man with the experience he had and accumulated, in reference to herbs, is no longer with us.

[@joyful_tanya]

I'm an EX nurse turned herbalist. We both are experienced gardeners, plus he's an excellent mechanic for vehicles or small motors. I grow herbs and create tinctures, teas and balms. My dad was a college professor who taught biology, botany and eventually "science education". Joe is my "spirit animal"!

[@ashevillevideoproduction]

Filming Joe Hollis was inspirational! We had a wonderful time making this documentary! Glad Joe is getting the love & attention he deserves 💖🌱

[@craigjones3835]

I live in Burnsville and would love to volunteer and help him. How can I get in contact with this fine fellow?

[@BRANDYHAMILTONS]

I just read in the comments that he passed away November 7th 😢​@@craigjones3835

[@homesteadontheridge]

​@craigjones3835 He died in November. His website is still running though. I believe someone or a group has taken over his property.

[@mary-anncarleton7578]

" Back to the future " indeed Joe. Thanks for being a steward and caring and loving the gardens.

[@bobpeck8013]

Joe is a modern day Druid. 👍🙏

[@jmwbantiyan]

Thanks to Peter Santanello for introducing us to your videos. You are such a good man teaching and inspiring people despite the distance. Thank you very much.

[@christianmaas8934]

Joe, you and your apprentices are forever legends, because you passed your knowledge to them and now you have passed. Rest in peace friend.

[@jackietripp1716]

i have visited mountain gardens for a few herb school field trips ~ there is really no place like it in this area and the plant knowledge is unlimited. great Vibe, great place.

[@conradocastillon3001]

I don't know I can't help myself but to cry honestly I really love the nature. Nature gives us peace of mind and soul , energy and strength needed by our body . These should be on a mainstream to awaken the people cuz it's a one way to protect our nature😢. Thank you so much for these kind of channel and to Mr Joe thank you and May God bless you 🙏.

[@dionholmes6443]

I agree. Joe is a legend for humanity and an ecosystem that has sustained life here on earth for thousands of years. He Most definitely should be recognized for his dedication, self discipline, and courage to continue his beliefs, encouraging and teaching others to do the same. Thank You Joe

[@itiswhatitis44]

Fantastic documentary.🌹✨ Im sad to hear of the news of joe passing. I have been inspired by joe for about 15 years . I wish i could have met him. Joe thank you for time upon the earth with us all and encouraging others to connect back to mother nature.

[@faith4freedom76]

@13:22 - "Whether we eat plants, whether we eat animals that have eaten those plants or whether we breath the oxygen thats been created by those plants" Yes, yes and YES!!! 🤝

[@brightantwerp]

I just bought a piece of land yesterday, and now this video pops up. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@jul.escobar]

Magic of the eco system. Mother nature is amazing.

[@dionholmes6443]

This is sooo heartwarming… I Love to see Joe Hollis back. It is delightful to know know he has help.

[@SARAH-hj5ut]

I’m absolutely in love with this man an what he has done to his land an all the knowledge he has!!! What a remarkable man I’d love to meet this man an donate myself to help him an put my butt to work on his land in any help he needs! Gosh what a dream come true

[@dionholmes6443]

I would also be blessed to help him with his land and ecosystem…❤❤

[@SARAH-hj5ut]

@@dionholmes6443 💕💕💕💕🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 he truly is an great man

[@kgs2280]

He takes on students/workers.

[@pamelawilkins]

Me too me too !!! I’m 55 with one son at home left. Joes legend needs to be rebuilt and carried on !!!

[@shellakers10]

Omg! Ive just recently learned about Joe! Im giddy now (seeing him on your channel)! He has so much knowledge to share and he's happy to share and teach. I'm humbled and grateful to be his student. It would be beyond fantastic to have health enough to live on his little part of the mountain and do some hands on learning from him! I truly hope the right people are brought to Joe so that he can leave his little part of paradise for others to continue what he started. 😊❤

[@dionholmes6443]

Yes Amen….

[@rosemorales5255]

Wow 🤩Hi Beautiful Soul Brother Joe Hollis 🤚Hi Soul Brother Dr. Azra, I love how you speak so soothing calming, full of compassion. 🧝‍♀️⭐️🙏❤️‍🩹Universe is so magical, I am pretty sure me being on this channel it’s not coincidental, it’s synchronicity, Spirit continuously leading the way for me. I stumbled upon Peter reason I’ve found you Joe. Listening to you is a music to my ear, I just keep smiling throughout your chat with Dr.Azra . This is the most incredible night I have ever have , so full of joy and blessings. I will listen more of your channel Joe.. Sending you love & Light 🧝‍♀️🙏⭐️❤️‍🩹🦋👼🫶Full of gratitude me 🧝‍♀️🙏👼⭐️Namaste 🧝‍♀️⭐️🙏❤️‍🩹👼🦋🫶🌹✨

[@lorellstoneman74]

Eco- magic.....Eco-romance....We are not the only thing on earth...it's not all about you.....Plants quietly observe, and offer...Learn their language....Respect the garden, you too were planted in. We have wantered off the path, but there is still hope. This video is a reminder...it is a sign to the path back to the garden...but you must humble yourself, and be willing to learn, and come with respect. It's a give and take, not just take and destroy without knowing what you have done. 1 earth. A beautiful garden......It knows how if you listen and observe.

[@debbiesittard7653]

Heaven on Earth! What a stunning place. We all should be living just like this. Thank you, Joe for sharing your beautiful home with us.

[@loridean8936]

Your speaking to my heart. ❤️ Thankyou

[@DaveyBlue32]

I’m just setting here thinking about having had the opportunity to share time with these two guys during this little filming and how incredibly changed I’d have been. We absolutely absorb other peoples waves or chi! When we are incredibly happy and grateful to just have another wonderful thanksgiving and opportunity to celebrate another fantastic day on this journey and to get to be apart of this magical world! If you aren’t just blown away by the beauty of this world around you then you must be living the wrong life and that wrong way! Recognize! It’s just over! Second’s short and if you are waisting any part you’re doing it wrong!!!

[@ashevillevideoproduction]

Yes this exactly! I filmed these interviews, spent a lot of time following Joe around to film the additional footage, and also privately explored Mountain Gardens to film all the nature scenes. It really was a powerful experience.

[@kathrynrodlun8514]

This place feels like home to me and is home to my ancestors. I have a longing to be there. To grow young there. Paradise is what the creator put into our heart with eternity as our lifespan. I love this kindred spirit. He is more in tune with the scriptures and purpose for the earth than I think he is aware of. I would love to take the arthritis out of his hands for him. Yes it is possible and has been done. My life is very similar to his. So much more peace this way. Bless his heart.❤

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

What a beautiful comment! I too have Cherokee ancestors from there. This posting brought me tears of joy.

[@ceili]

RIP Joe. I learned to much from your videos. Thank you.

[@carnation963]

Just subscribed! Really enjoyed this video.Found this channel through Peter Santenellos video.

[@user-dq7hp6hr2l]

Joe Hollis has a place in my heart. I really hope that people can relearn primitive concepts and love nature like Joe does

[@homegardens7682]

Hi Joe. I have just watched the Peter Santanello video. Really enjoyed it and you have inspired me in so many ways. Can't thank you enough.

[@trylliumt5441]

Same here, Joe is so inspiring!

[@homegardens7682]

@@trylliumt5441 certainly is. A great man.

[@raspberry77]

GOD get's ALL the credit for HIS beautiful CREATION~

[@VerdantSoul]

Thanks to all parties involved for this very well made interview. Wishing you all the very best 😊🌱

[@ashevillevideoproduction]

You are very welcome! It was so special spending such intimate time with Joe and Mountain Gardens to film this documentary.

[@neritzayelena]

Feel So bless to find this channel .! I been study Herbalist, medicine plants , how they heal our bodies, mind and souls . I am from Panama Canal 🇵🇦 we protect our rain forest us our source of LIFE ..! 👍🇵🇦🌎🌳🙌🙏😇🤗

[@nadiadenning2035]

Joe you and Dr azra are such wise knowledgeable men I love everything your doing, my dream is to have my own homestead and start it with my family also. A lot if think we need all these things to live but we don’t,we form a connection with nature and go from there , such an inspiration to us all

[@jennyc1846]

Maybe stop dreaming and go to Joes garden with your family it would be a great start instead of dreaming about what might be but never is. Now Joe has passed on they need all the help they can get. Good luck and cheers from Western Australia 🙏🦘🦘

[@sararose8082]

Pleased to see all these folks discovering Mountain Garden and Joe Hollis. He’s definitely a treasure.

[@dionholmes6443]

Yes indeed he is…. I am beyond blessed to have come across his his channel 4 hrs ago, always anticipating when or if, he is able share more knowledge…

[@TheCradM]

I love nature, but this made me emotional a few times. Great work.

[@inesprince2394]

So refreshing to have found other like minded beings. Grateful for both of your insights. Joe your property is paradise.

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Joe you are a guide into our hearts.. thank you so much

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I saw peters interview. Back for more. He has lived an amazing life🌻🦋

[@wendysalter]

Extreme wisdom, extremely important. Thank you both.

[@Elaine-br4lw]

I also am in marvel of the great beauty of the earth and I'm grateful to the Creator for it everyday.

[@realcanadiangirl64]

Absolutely! I'm amazed on a daily basis on the creativity and beauty our Creator's provided ❤

[@DaveyBlue32]

I’m setting here absolutely mesmerized that I was so so lucky and gifted enough today to have been shown this incredible video of a beautiful gentleman who is probably one of the only other men who I would absolutely love to wake up every day and have him give me some direction and I could go pound it out or I just would love to be guided by joe in the quest to learn more about medicinal plants. I’ve been doing gardening and landscaping my entire life even on the side as I worked several real jobs because there’s something inside my body that needs to be helping my plants… sick plants and tree’s are pretty ignored around a city area where I have lived and I’ve found after 53 years my soul needs to help those suffering trees and plants and I don’t need money… I’m definitely not a fan of the societal system that I’ve been born into… capitalism is that extremely cold and nasty system for trading some services or goods… I’m just not really happy about this world where everyone is always trying to win a argument or break down the other people and take advantage of their hard work or cut their projects value simply to save more fake wealth! Value and wealth and from your heart not your wallet

[@pipfox7834]

Picture it happening every day when you drift off to sleep. Imagination and loving intent can bring dreams into being. Best wishes from Australia

[@annabellevaughn5968]

We just gathered about 3/4 gallon of beauty berry this morning. I am going to make some jelly. I came in and rested and that was when I found Joe's videos and I cannot stop watching. I am going to have to stop soon and wash my berries, but fire or no fire Joe's dream will always live in the lives of the people he touches through his gardens and his ideals.

[@user-zi2fj3hz2o]

I feel so much love listening and watching this video. Wonderfully created paradise!

[@gisellebolotin8237]

Feeds the soul ,Thankyou🍁

[@adinalupas4627]

Joe Is like a SAHM of 40 years that is happy and content. It seems to me he even blends in all that plant background. God bless you Joe!

[@originalnightshade4582]

Every fiber & electron of my being NEEDS to come to this place

[@chasej5630]

I am so excited to follow your journey, Joe. I live in central Alabama and have a draw to nature and the holistic approach to living off the land and building a future connected to nature. Thank you for your years of teaching. I hope others take note.

[@Naval-Gazing-Society]

I came across Joe Hollis through a video from Pete Santerra. I've been independently studying permaculture, sustainable housing, organic gardening for more than 10 years and am interested in earthship builds, Cobb housing, earthbag shelter builds, etc. I admire Joe's philosphy on detaching from the monetary system and I think it's too bad that these "practitioners" have moved in and found a way to monetize his property by charging thousands of dollars (and I suspect to facilitate these drug induced hallucination camp experiences that have become popular), instead of helping fulfill Joe's dream of actually creating a communal living experience for like-minded lovers of Gaia.

[@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685]

This channel popped up so I'm watching this video now & wow, this is so beautifully photographed & relaxing chat with an amazing pair of blokes who know exactly what thier talking about. This is a fractal world & Carbon based & we are made of the same ingredients as plants. It's almost as if I'm watching a living example of the 9 prophecies of the book called " The celestine prophecy " Love from a gardener in Australia. 😀

[@beat.levity]

Rest in Paradise, Joe. Your life has touched mine.

[@tracyhale3642]

So grateful. I feel so much more in tune with the wild/garden that I am blessed to be a co-creator of. So Good to hear and experience you both.

[@YoungAtHeart9]

Beautiful. The Blessed Beauty, Baha’u’llah, would be proud.

[@saksija1987]

Respect due to Mr. Hollis

[@EarthTreeHealing]

What a wonderful place. I wish I lived here. Inspires me more to learn and buy a some land to develop like this in the U.K. Magical. Gaia needs more beautiful souls doing this. ❤❤❤

[@Mahaprajnaparamita]

I have been saying the same about beauty for years-it has an evolutionary function! That is in informing us about ecosystem health. We can’t standardize beauty, but it can lead us the way to restoring the land’s natural wholeness, the health of the land.

[@glynnphillips9703]

I love you Mr Hollis

[@MyEverydayGarden]

This is utterly beautiful and inspiring 🙏🦋❤️🌼

[@jeremywhite4823]

this is what humanity should aspire to

[@pamelawilkins]

Joe your the inspiration I’ve been looking for never cared about the Internet so I just found you in my older age ! I’m trying to learn gardening and herbs and would love to learn tinctures! I’ve made two. I’m been wanting to move as well … thinking off grid . However what you’ve done is a blessing and amazingly beautiful ! I wish I wouldn’t been so closed mined when I was in my thirties I’d be there with you now! Looking forward to your teachings as I’m eager to learn! Oh I’m 25 minutes from Chapel Hill my friend bread n born. Ready to spread wings to my calling.

[@bataneca]

What a beautiful place and this journey is such inspiration ❤❤❤

[@idab6864]

Id love to come for a summer and learn from Joe. My mom's parents kept their own massive garden with an apple tree and chickens for years, my mom keeps her own modest garden, but the knowledge has been lost on her children. Id love to "get back to the future"

[@anndreeyaaa]

I’m so glad to see something like this exists

[@ll-qq9qr]

Hi Joe, thank you

[@John-wr6yo]

Good health,spiritual happiness and an abundance of organic wealth.

[@zenyeti3076]

Hi Joe- just got turned on to your channel & work! NAMASTÉ! I spent 15 years above Taos, N M learning with Muna @ the Snow Mansion Gardens. Our community practices Bio Dynamic gardening. Äm now on my own little half acre in NW Arkansas. My work is named The One Leaf Revolution; as the land yields mostly rocks 😅! But, I do have many deciduous trees, and knew how to make them into dirt. Not quick or easy; but there’s the lesson of coexistence with our Earth Mother! Äm also still a student after a mere 52 years of my 61 years being conscious of the way plants work. Thanks for your work and hope you have many years to come! ☮️& Power to the Plants 🌱

[@TheMushroomAudits]

I feel as if I’ve just been given a gift. A very special important gift. I will absolutely be there the very moment I am suppose to be. And as soon as I can be. 🤠❤️💡

[@Water_is_Sacred777]

Joe is a hero. I'm learning so much from his work!

[@VerdantSoul]

Merci Joe for your videos & kindness 💚💚 (please keep all his videos up. They are important knowledge/ wisdoms).

[@Brains45636]

He died on November 7th 2023

[@dog_biter]

Indigenous wisdom

[@danielosmon]

I really appreciate the content and information from Joe and all involved. Thanks for sharing

[@michellebruton6287]

This was such a beautiful documentary and what an incredible being Joe Hollis is. This just made me feel such joy. Thankyou 🙏🙏💚💚

[@deekapma3450]

very beautiful and wise. Thank you.

[@karenthompson9492]

What beautiful ideas and beautiful logic. How simple yet enormous love has been allowed to be a law into this man.

[@Melson526]

This is my dream…but I don’t have very much knowledge but I’d be a sponge…watching all Joe’s videos now!

[@isarose3136]

Good to see you Joe! Bob Burns and I used to come to the permaculture gatherings at Celo until we moved out west, and then to Illinois. So maybe we'll see you again some day soon! And I agree with you about no "design", just let nature show you what to do.

[@Jessilyn211]

Many thanks for this. So inspiring and beautiful.

[@benjawanputthaisong9959]

Joe has fully inspired me to turn my ground to a food forest and a sanctuary at the same time. Thank you, Joe. I love you already!!

[@junkyardhero5202]

As mankind barrels forward toward the cliff of its own doing we must have a few that keep us connected with God's creation. Society will force us back to a simpler way of living.

[@gregjackson-ks1gh]

I'll never look at plants and vegetation the same. I have the means and time available to live this kind of life. And that is very exciting.

[@juliankambu]

Hello, I am from Indonesia. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. God bless you and I appreciate you!

[@SheerMagnetismDarling007]

The brain is the CPU 🧠 Intelligence comes from our true selves. Consciousness , awareness , the life force. Thought and the ego comes from the aura around us. If we are thinking too much , we need to meditate and remember who we are. You have a body , you have a mind , but you are the soul

[@eddydejagere3411]

Thank you. Life is all in colours.

[@joshlovegood9392]

Fantastic Interview Joe. Your garden is so inspiring. I agree with your thoughts on permaculture too. It is becoming more and more intrusive.

[@annehoughton8850]

So Beautiful 👍❤️💯

[@mariaaguirre3378]

You are so right! My relationship with my plants is very nurturing very loving.

[@gidicaetano195]

Well done for making a beautiful documentary resonant with the energy of Gaia 🌟

[@Lazaro38Roca2]

Joe Hollis has a lot Wisdom advice for LIFE

[@greeneileen]

What a patient man you are Joe.

[@OG-GHOST2]

Joe you are the real deal and a prime example of who we all should be looking up to and for for what we should or should not be doing in this life

[@amandawaxman4492]

Joe Hollis is a treasure.

[@philipusangjau3705]

Mr. Joe Hollis visited our school at Long Ikang Baram Sarawak Malaysia when I was little. He was one of the PCB (Peace Corps Volunteers) back then. That must have been in the year between 1968-1970. Happy for him. Nice to hear that he is well and fine. Wishing him well and longevity. God blessing. Immanuel❤

[@rickberry5740]

Plants are our ancestors and our progeny

[@dollyhare5186]

Absolutely inspirational, thank you.

[@larrykeyes4979]

Dr. Bertrand, Listening to your conversation with Joe Hollis today caused me to look inward. I was reminded that all the countless days and nights I spent alone in the Sonoran desert infused me with an awareness you men spoke of. From 5 years old I wandered just outside of my home town of Yuma, Arizona into the peace and quiet of the stark sands and dry Mesquite. From the first visit there it was clear to me what many others my age did know. This was a place teeming with life. I saw and felt and heard what was there. And never once did I feel alone or in jeopardy. Every animal and insect and plant infused me with a calmness I found nowhere else. I began walking in life with that peace. My peers in grade school could see it in me. They thought I was weird, and expressed the bewilderment by calling me "Nature Boy", after the Nat King Cole song that was in revival on the radio then. They did not know what to think of someone who spoke to birds and wall lizards and touched trees and plants. I was no magical being as the song spoke of, and I remain as unremarkable today. Yet I feel that unknowingly there was a benefit from being out there so often. I was never stung or pecked by any flying creature - bird or wasp. I have never had a headache nor the flu, and it took until I was past four years into college before I missed a single day of classes from illness - from Kindergarten onward. Mono visited me while attending night classes to try once again for an upper division degree. But that was from burning the proverbial candle at both ends. So the desert and lucky genetics helped my young body and mind. The only point to my story is that listening to the silence out there allowed me to hear and see and feel things that we too often miss. Twice a year, in the early spring after the first thaw and light rain, then again in the fall before the first freeze there is sea of pastel red and purple covers the desert floor for just a few days. If you are lucky you can catch a glimpse of it by bending down and looking out across the land to see the sand disappear beneath a wash of color. Many times Mocking birds would follow me around during walks, chirping and fussing as I mimicked their noise, to their great displeasure. I have been close to wild cats, foxes, snakes, and many other critters without incident. It seemed to me that everything out there is trying so hard to survive that there is little energy left for aggression. But at 71 years old now I remain naive. I just wanted to share a bit of these experiences with you so you can know that I understand some of what you feel. Happy Trails from an old desert rat. Larry Keyes

[@SweetREMs]

What a brilliant man! He will be truly missed!!

[@bizzybee852]

I appreciate you showing us this beautiful place, Mountain Gardens, that Joe has created with nature. But I would have liked to hear more from Joe, you did all the talking. I would have liked to have heard Joe tell us how he interacts with the land and the plants. And what the plants provide him with. Does he grow his own food? What does he grow? How does he survive? We saw the tinctures but were never told anything about them. What are the tinctures for? Does he sell them? It was beautiful videography, but I was left knowing more about what you felt and thought, than understanding what Joe had created.

[@marianne7444]

Exactly thinking the same. Joe was mostly listening to dr. Azra Bertrand, who was so full of himself and his ideas and knowledge. A missed opportunity to learn from a very wise man.

[@pipfox7834]

See the companion videos for more of Joe's wisdom

[@marianne7444]

@@pipfox7834 Yes, thank you., I will look for them. And I now realize my comment was a bit harsh, I’m sorry for that.

[@1whitneypage]

❤❤ I’m in awe of you sir. Absolute awe