How I Turned My Back Yard Into a Thriving Food Forest in One Year

[@ChristieCooper]

These garden covers are gorgeous! You could set up a business in making them. If you're ever in Melbourne, I'll pay you to make some for me! You've also inspired me to learn how to start making things like this. Loved this video.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Christie! I have thought about making them to sell as they are so good for protecting the veggies! If I ever do I’ll let you know! So glad to hear you are inspired to start making things for yourself! It’s such a sense of achievement once it’s completed! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@BelindaSmith-c3j]

So excited to have an Aussie to watch for great veggie garden advice.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Aww thankyou! Yeah it’s great finding someone to watch in the local area! I wish there was more of us! ☺️🌶️🍑🥒🥬🍅

[@hassensheikh114]

Absolutely marvelous. I don't normally comment, but great work deserves to be commended.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks you so much for the lovely compliment! I really appreciate it! 🙂

[@UniquelySustainable]

LOVE THIS!!! Your garden is so beautiful.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! ☺️

[@chengchyechua8179]

Bringing the country to the city. Brilliant. It needs passion, creativity, hard work & the pioneering spirit. The result is worthwhile & the joy that comes with it is invaluable! The satisfaction that comes with the joy is something money cannot buy. Furthermore, it keeps both of you young & be grateful & thankful both of you share the same passion.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! I agree 100%. The satisfaction that comes from growing food from a tiny seed is unmeasurable! Thanks for watching! 🙂🥦🌽🫛🌸

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

I ❤ beautiful gardens. Very nice job you two. 😊

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! ☺️🍅🍑🥕🥬🌽🐝

[@LittleOwl178]

I so enjoyed watching your video. You've reinspired me. I live about an hour north of you and the possum pain is real. They took my whole crop in 2 nights earlier this year and I gave up. Some sturdy covers might be the answer for me.... Thank you.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! I know what it’s like when possums and pests destroy all the hard work you’ve done growing fruit and vege. I’ve said I’m giving up so many times! But I love it so much j I can’t help myself so I had to figure out a way to beat those little brats! The covers are a game changer!! 🙂🥬🥕🥦🥒🌽🍅

[@markparkinson7194]

Awesome, you do such a good job explaining everything and are a joy to listen to , your gardens great too. We also live in Queensland have a veggie garden with pesky possums. Regards Helen

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much for the lovely comment Helen! So glad you enjoyed it! ☺️🍅😂🥬🥒🌶️🌽

[@lethlac]

I love your garden

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! 🙂🥬🥬🍅🥦🥕

[@herbsymoneita]

Hi Larissa, I’m Moneita, a new subscriber. We live down the road on the Gold Coast. Wow, so much in so little time. I love all of your painted white garden beds and covers. I look forward to watching your videos. 😊

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Hi Moneita, thanks for subscribing and welcome to my channel! Haha, the progress was too slow for my liking but we got there in the end! I’m so happy to hear you look forward to watching my videos! ☺️🌽🍅🥕🐝🥬🍑

[@QuailTale]

beautifull garden! and lots of harvests

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou! ☺️

[@mrsmango76]

Everything is beautiful. I love the white it contrast. And make it brighter.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! ☺️

[@nicolemathurin8263]

I love how you narrate your story ❤️ God bless you

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Oh thankyou! ☺️💕

[@aliciabrucey]

I just found your channel & was so excited to see someone in Brisbane (Me too 🙋🏼‍♀️) who understands our climate. ☀️ ⛈️ I love that you included the whole journey of moving houses & the “starting over” parts. I’ve followed & can’t wait to see more. 😊 🌱

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much for watching Alicia! I was struggling to find local gardening channels so I thought I would start my own. As most of them are American based and different to our climate! Thanks for subscribing and coming along on the journey with me! 🙂🌽🌸🫛🥦🪻

[@gingernotturno5365]

Beautiful its like a fairy tale garden

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I love it! ☺️

[@jframe-os2zi]

Well Done🤩

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou! ☺️🌽🥦🫛🌸👍🏼

[@lynseyooi8429]

What a beautiful video of your life's journey Larissa. You and Kevin had done such a great job in creating such an organised and fantastic veggie garden. Look forward to your next video. Enjoy the fruits and veggies of your labour! Well done!!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Lynsey! Yes I love how the veggie garden had come along over time! And it’s good to see the transition of it. It’s lovely to eat the fruits and veg of our labour and be able to share it around with family and friends! 🙂❤️🙏🏼🥦🌽🫛😘

[@maudie6095]

Subtropical urban inspiration!!! You have kicked my enthusiasm back in. Had a cabbage moth massacre then 2 babies. Needless to say the garden is shabby. You’re igniting the passion again. Thank you!!!!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Yay! I’m so glad you are motivated to try again. I know what it’s like when you put in all that work to grow something only for the pests to destroy it! Just make sure you cover the cabbage so the moths don’t eat them! They are out in force at the moment! ☺️🥬🥦🌽🥔🍅

[@Myaussiebackyard]

Loved this and amazing to see how far you have come. Love your furry friends too

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I love my fur babies too! 😊💕

[@kevins603]

Another great video, good to see how the garden has transitioned! ❤

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks babe! 😘

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Your garden is beautiful!! I love the white theme! The fly screen works so well too! 😊🌸🌺

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I’m glad you like it! Yeah the flyacrewn works so well! 🙂💕

[@Handler-e4e]

What a beautiful video and garden 💛 I just started getting into gardening and I'm so glad I found this video.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! Gardening is so good for the soul! It can become quite addictive! ☺️🌽🥬🥦🥔🍅

[@katewright1588]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing your journey. Cant wait to watch more!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Kate! I’m glad you liked it! ☺️🌸💕🥒🥦🌽🍅🥬🥕

[@PaulHudson-e3g]

Hi Larissa, We absolutely love your veggie patch. You and Kevin have worked so hard to create such an awesome veggie garden. ❤❤

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks Paul! We sure have. It was nice too see the transition of it from begging to where it is now! Thanks for watching! ☺️❤️

[@lisaandjamesjohnstone9269]

So glad l stumbled across your channel Larissa. I'm located in the Lockyer Valley and can relate to your growing trial and error's 😂 Fantastic work, your garden is beautiful 💚

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! It is nice to find local gardeners and see what they are doing. Do you guys have a channel? 🙂🌸🥦🌽

[@emmacampbell3719]

I enjoyed this video. Great idea. Appealing to the eye . Abundant harvest. Blessings.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Emma! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ☺️🥦🍅🥬🌽

[@stephenwallerphotography]

What an absolutely incredible journey Larissa!! So much work involved to get to where you are today and great to see it's all paying off!☺

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks Steve! It took a bit of work but I enjoyed every part of it and it was all worth it in the end. Im sure there will be more garden beds added over time too! ☺

[@hannahsmith1130]

Amazing!!! So much hard work to create what is stunning backyard veggie/fruit garden! Congratulations Larissa!!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Hannah! Im pretty proud of it! Haha! :)

[@myhomeandgardenchanneldwel7777]

It is my first time on your channel and I have just subscribed. Your home and your garden is so beautiful 😊.Thank you so much for sharing. Keep up the good work. All the best on this journey

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I’m really you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@hibye6179]

I love your garden and have just subscribed to keep watching it grow. I’m on the Gold Coast so dealing with the exact same conditions as far as heat and critters. I started my garden in 2020 with just 1 bed made by using some tin found on our block and I was hooked! I now have over 30 beds, most of which have come very cheaply from gumtree and marketplace. This was a great video! All the best 😊

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! Wow!! 30 beds in four years - that’s my dream! Haha! You must be able to grow so much food you don’t need to go to the supermarket! ☺️

[@charmainepayle9367]

I want to try it here in CT SA but probably don’t need the covers for beds but it looks beautiful to blend in with garden! Thx for video ❤

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! ☺️💕 Where is CT SA?

[@clarebaskins5166]

You must be so happy that all your hard work has paid off Larissa! So well deserved! Love Ella and little Otis.☺

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Clare! Yes I’m loving my little veggie patch! It’s my happy place! And of course Otis and Ella! 🙂💕

[@jimkaye2077]

what a beautiful garden i like tghe way you guys have protected your plants look great......love our Aussie garden videos

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou! Yes we have to protect our plants because the possums eat everything!!

[@glambycheryl212]

Lloved to know where you brought the fly screen. The garden looks amazing. I love the the covers

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

I got it off eBay. From memory a 10 meter roll was around $30! 🙂

[@glambycheryl212]

@@risslittleveggiepatch thank you

[@leahturner5775]

Wow! This is such an amazing video Larissa! Thanks so much for sharing your journey!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks heaps Leah! Im so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@wandygonzalez8078]

❤beautiful

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou! ☺️

[@Lunasgarden2021]

Oh wow, your backyard looks stunning. Love following an Aussie, greetings from Adelaide

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Angela! It is nice finding other Aussie gardeners! I’ll go check out your page now! 🙂

[@Lunasgarden2021]

@@risslittleveggiepatch don’t bother love nothing to see 😂😂 I can see you building your channel quickly when people find you

[@1940sDream]

I don't know how to make square cover with net to put over my raised bed butt would love to try broccoli and cabbage. I need baby simple directions. I just love to see both of you in the garden. Great job you two!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! Broccoli and cabbage are pretty easy to grow in the right season. Just get some netting to cover them which is a lot easier than making the covers we made but I will be doing a video about how we made them in a month or so! Thanks so much for watching! 🙂🌽🥦🪻🫛

[@dharmendrapatel1748]

Larissa...Love this video!!! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome journey ..good works

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂🙏🏼

[@janewhelan3212]

Love this video!!! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome journey Larissa!!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much for watching Jane! 🙂💕

[@zulaihatnasir3056]

wow ❤I love everything about your gaurding. am from Nigeria will make my gaurding like yours thank you for shearing.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I’m so glad you like it! And hello from Australia! 🙂👋

[@jpeel2066]

What a great story. Glad everything has worked out for you. Look forward to more videos. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@CathyEbs]

Just found your channel and subscribed. I am growing fruit and veg in my backyard. I have some raised garden beds and vegepods and will be adding lots of pots. Love the shade covers on the raised garden beds. Will have a look at your other videos. 😊

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Hi Cathy! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate the support! I hope you enjoy the other videos too! 🙂🙏🏼

[@martinayung]

Just found you! I love those covers and love that you also included the price of making them as we all know, everything in aus is super expensive. Pls do a video of the covers as I would like my bf to build them. Thanks

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Hello! I will be doing a video about the covers soon! ☺️ thanks for watching! 🌸🍅🥦🫑🥬🌶️

[@martinayung]

@@risslittleveggiepatch can’t wait! Do you have an IG account too?

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

I do but barely post on there. I’m not a huge fan of the platform but may get more active on there if I get more time! It’s the same name as this channel! ☺️

[@leonshomegrown]

Wow 😮fantastic work. 😊😊😊

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Leon! ☺

[@amymichelle9474]

Love your videos! I love gardening on the Gold Coast and it’s so nice to see videos from my area. Do you have a link for the L shaped garden bed?

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much Amy! I got the L shaped bed from Bunnings but I can’t remember the brand. It was around the $90 mark! 🙂

[@amymichelle9474]

@@risslittleveggiepatch thank you!

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Snow seeds are so cute

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Aren’t they! ☺️

[@treecycle4631]

Fantastic journal of what you have done together. The garden beds look great and I like the tops you have put on them to protect from the possums and other critters. I might have to follow your example for the tops. Is it flyscreen or insect mesh you put over your cover frames? It always makes you feel good when your homegrown veggies are thriving epecially in Spring/summer here in Victoria.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Yes the tops have fly screen on them. It works really well. We got a 10 metre roll off eBay for $30. It’s really durable! It’s definitely a good time of year to be growing! 🙂

[@houseofpix]

Great Work!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou! 🙂

[@goff9047]

Hello! Love your covers, I’ve been modifying designs too. I really like your removable doors. What type of timber did you use for the covers? Thank you!

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you like them. The timber we used was untreated pine that I painted to give them a longer life! 🙂

[@nicolemathurin8263]

I enjoy your video you have a new sub

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thank you so much! ☺️🌽🍅🥬🥦🥔

[@DennisD-yv4ys]

Amazing transformation 😊 planning anything new for next season? I may try sweet potatoes...

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thanks Dennis! I might have to try sweet potato too because it’s probably the only thing that will grow in the hot summer! Haha! I’m trying rockmelon this season which I’ve never grown before. I have two different varieties that have sprouted - a giant one and a mini one so I’m super excited for that! I will try to grow them vertically to save space! ☺️

[@DennisD-yv4ys]

@@risslittleveggiepatch wait a minute....its almost spring time there ? Its almost fall here 🤔

[@michelleneo1186]

yes I am waiting for your video on the covers. need it desperately as the possums are attacking everything that is being grown in my melbourne backyard. thanks

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

I am working on that video at the moment! Hopefully it will be uploaded Saturday if not Sunday morning! ☺️

[@BenosFishing]

Awesome work! Just wondering where you get those easy raised garden beds from? Cheers

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou! The L-shaped bed? If you live in Australia I got it from Bunnings! ☺️

[@BenosFishing]

@@risslittleveggiepatch yep that's the one! Do you know the brand name? Cheers

[@tyliful]

those are very nice garden beds. love the white theme.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! ☺️🌸🍅🥦🌶️🌽

[@BRE77S]

Can I please ask for the brand and where to buy the corner raised bed with no tools?

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

It’s a Birdees Heritage Raised Bed and I got it from Bunnings! 🙂🍑🍅🥬🐝🥕🌽

[@matthewandrew4794]

Where did u get that corner bed from

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

From Bunnings! 🙂

[@charmainepayle9367]

Cape Town in South Africa

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Ohhhh ok cool! I’d love to visit there one day! ☺️

[@madrabbitwoman]

"coming into fall" 😂😂😂

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

😊😊😊

[@keithomelvena2354]

Paid $300000 more? 😲

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Yep!! Thanks to the big V!! 😏

[@nam1418]

Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. Good job to both of you. Happy gardening.

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Thankyou so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂💕

[@TayRivers222]

That was so scary when you showed the possums 😬. Beautiful garden 👌🏽🙌🏾 🤍

[@risslittleveggiepatch]

Haha, dang possums!!