holyoke paradise lot geoff lawton

[@B30pt87]

It was delightful to see Geoff surprised and impressed by a garden!

[@PkSage89]

If only everyones lawn was like this what world would we of been in. One of the best videos i've seen online far as these kinds of projects and developments, of the truest sense.

[@Viva_la_natura]

I'm very pleased to see this Lawton garden tour on KZbin. Paradise Lot is a treasure, and the combination of Lawton's passionate narration makes it...enchanting. I'm inspired again, regards from CT

[@ryanlove8242]

Just eating good food the whole time. Picking as you go. Awesome! Most people if they got dropped in the middle of the woods wouldn't survive. We are the type of people who would plant a garden and come out fatter than we started. Thanks for the inspiration! Cheers from Aromas California!

[@Viva_la_natura]

I could watch this 1,000 times.

[@dylnthmsn420]

This is what I am working towards in Worcester, Massachusetts 💚

[@msdramamusic]

I didn't know you followed permaculture!

[@michaelfelder2640]

Not everyone can do this... BUT those that have the passion and desire to grow food should be the standard in the Nation wide consciousness. Reward the Franchers, Urban Garden business, Carbon Cowboys... with equal subsidies or none for all producers of healthy food, locally grown, with the highest standards. I vote to even the playing field when it comes to 'the proper use of our tax $ as it relates to the real health-care of our nation. Thx for doing what you're doing. I'm 60 next week and we're finally building ours.

[@artistzamira6360]

I'm trying this in Lawrence Ma..thanks for the inspiration!

[@daleireland]

What a brilliant video. Well done guys very inspiring

[@jamesthaoulin3955]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@przybyla420]

Well, that was amazing.

[@trumpetingangel]

Love this video. I lived in Holyoke before I knew what permaculture was, and I had driven past this house in wonder!

[@dinosaur0073]

Love it..!!!.💪😎👍

[@sueturner8122]

Absolutely love this garden. It’s so inspiring. Thank you.

[@jupena]

This is fantastic! I'm definitely going to try growing one! will by : Paradise Lot Book . Thank you for posting this video!

[@esthergermain2628]

Awesome.....truly wonderful. Thank you

[@rungus24]

These two guys are delightful.

[@doctorrusty6494]

I literally LOVE it!!! So awesome food forest garden and so positive and cheerful people! I am so inspired!!! Thanks Geoff! Thanks Jonathan and Eric.

[@janlewis567]

Great video, Geoff :)

[@davecannon1523]

I just picked up your book and was blown away by what you've done with such a difficult spot. Thrilled to see the yard live! I would love to see videos that show how to cook the interesting perennial crops you've found.

[@FoodForestFarm]

Hello Dave. So glad to hear you've read the book and are excited about the garden. For the latest info including how to cook with these vegetables and fruits check out facebook.com/ParadiseLotGarden/

[@FoodForestFarm]

Actually, I just reposted an awesome video I did with a friend, where we cook perennial vegetables. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r36raHiagd2VqZI

[@FoodForestFarm]

You can find the book about this garden here: www.chelseagreen.com/product/paradise-lot/

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Great garden, good on them, made a magnificent Permaculture garden in the city, found wives and families, and are making money from weeding!

[@jeff6899]

Love all your books. Paradise Lot got me started onto you guys. Remember when Geoff first released this video with you...

[@andreywagner5046]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

[@CTWhiteMemorial]

Thank you for your good work and generosity in making a video shareing a few of your successes and not so successful garden members. Will you have an update on KZbin from time to time letting us know what you have discovered? I'm at an elevation of 1,300 in the NW corner of CT and am looking forward to developing a garden based on permaculture principles. You are an inspiration!

[@kerrycanfield332]

Inspiring!

[@JoeZyzyx]

I was looking at solar charts for Boston area and wondering if a lean-to type of greenhouse, which would allow a north facing roof well insulated at 50-60 degree angle, and only glazing on the south side would work best there for winter growing, since the cold months are about 25-45 degrees sun elevation. Using soil on a lean to roof side would add insulation and work in summer months for warmer weather planting, for such as cucumbers zuchini, squash, tomatoes etc. Amazing what you've done there.

[@kae4466]

during ww2 or as some call it "the great patriotic war",, we in the states were encuraged to have what were called victory gardens for sustainable living as many of the big farm cash crops went to the war effort and food was severley rationed . after the war , many cities , towns and villages said we cant have this and was outlawed . glad to see it coming back.

[@solfeinberg437]

Can you believe that. I could just see some city employee putting up a notice that said they had to get rid of this stuff.

[@jeangreenfield5993]

I am a big fan of forest gardening. I have a garden on this principle 💙💜💚🌞💗 Nature's ways 😍

[@pjchmiel]

Thank you for reposting this, I was searching for recent videos of Paradise Lot and this one must've been taken down from the original account for some reason. Thank you for all of your excellent work over the years, sorry to see you leaving this site, but best of luck at your new place!

[@gabebooks]

Love it!!

[@dinosaur0073]

We know we can do it let's get along with it 💪 😉

[@drpk6514]

Fantastic! Did you know there is a way to turn those seedy bananas to seedless banaana? It is all about turning them from 2N to 3N. It is a bit technical but certainly doable.

[@Swansen03]

banana seeds are edible. its common to harvest the seeds and throw away the 'fruit' for edibility. as eating the two together causes life threatening constipation..

[@arbuzzz7991]

what are those vines under banana plants?

[@lesliekendall2206]

The two sweet men. 🙄. Yeah, let's go visit.

[@buzzzangel7177]

Hi. Pls check the info about the false banana trees. I've watched a video of people making great edible stuffs with them. Ty. Love your garden N video. Asha from Mauritius.

[@waters1027]

This is Epic. Do you do designs for larger spaces?

[@FoodForestFarm]

Hello waters1027. Thanks for asking. Eric is still living at the garden and does not do designs. I moved to Central NY, and yes, will do design consultations. Contact me through my website: www.FoodForestFarm.com

[@Jefferdaughter]

It's wonderful to see every inch of this property put to use. However... we wonder about the toxins in asphalt paving, especially the newer types, which we heard are highly toxic. And the sealants often used on them. And the runoff of fluids from the cars parked there. Stone dust, packed down, makes a wonderful driveway or parking area, and is much more eco-friendly than paving, especially asphalt, or concrete mixes that often contain additives that discourage the growth of molds and other things. Packed stone dust, or rock dust, driveways are usually cheaper than paving, too. Just don't try to scrape every last snowflake off them in winter. While not as dark as 'blacktop' they so still absorb and hold heat. Water running off asphalt roofing is also a concern, as these contain heavy metals like cadmium, among others. There must be good ways to deal with this, though of course slate roofing, terra cotta tiles (in the right climate), cedar shingles (shakes were only used on minor outbuildings, like woodsheds; in humid climates and with sufficient pitch/slope to the roof, these last as long as the ecologically damaging asphalt shingles), or metal not coated in toxic substances are all better choices.

[@FoodForestFarm]

I agree :) The asphalt driveway was already there and in good condition when the house was purchased. It's to much of a cost to remove and replace at this time. Although the asphalt will not last forever as it is already cracking in spots. As it degrades the hope is to remove it and replace with gravel and discontinue parking spaces to make more garden! Hopefully ride sharing of cars will become more normalized and we won't have a need for parking in the future :)

[@Swansen03]

Metal roof and cement drives or encapsulate the asphault in epoxy or some covering

[@permatorus7326]

Have you tried to pickle the chinese snake gourd? Much Love

[@FoodForestFarm]

Nope. We tried cooking it and the flesh was super bitter, yuck! Not sure if pickling would make less bitter, but someone should try and post their experience here :)

[@momdoan]

how can we buy chinese yam?

[@Jefferdaughter]

Jonathan Bates sells plants. Also, you can do an online search. There are other companies selling it.

[@FoodForestFarm]

@@Jefferdaughter Thanks for mentioning it, you can purchase at www.FoodForestFarm.com

[@zachwayt3874]

Anybody here from blacklist?

[@mikearcher6568]

Really good to know that this works in a temperat climate......how well do these Chinese straights work for biodiversity

[@FoodForestFarm]

Glad you are inspired! What is a Chinese straight? Is that another name for bamboo? If so, mostly they are a fantastic plant for multiple uses in the garden, fencing, posts, trellis, poles etc... Birds seem to love the protection and roost in them. It forms a great wind break, and the new shoots are edible

[@bonne_vie]

Wow that is so smart. Buy a duplex with your best friend. You could even rent out half to make some money and then when you get married go to separate sides.

[@izzyhl4323]

This guy is the joe rogan of permaculture