How to Have a Completely Organic Pest Free Garden by Simply Planting Lots of Plants!

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

A smart old man once told me, plant different things together, it confuses the bugs. If you plant a row of just spinach, bugs that like it will flock to it. If its hidden between other things, they need to go looking for it. I took his advice after losing an entire crop of carrots, of all things, to worms. Never had problems again

[@sun6moon9]

What worms were those?

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

@@sun6moon9 I don't know the English word, but it looks like a maggot. Just much bigger. Also one with red and yellow banding around it. Though I don't find a lot of those, they wreck havoc. Both are probably from the manure I used

[@sun6moon9]

@@fiffihoneyblossom5891 so...what manure did you use?

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

@@sun6moon9 this was some time ago, it was mix of manure from the stables/ petting zoo. So various fowl like ducks and chickens, goats, horses, camel..... Worked great but had a lot of bugs. I have since switched to just horse manure, since my father in law now owns two horses and I get it for free. Honestly I should have just let it heat up beneath a tarp before getting it in the garden, and I struggled with those grubs two years after using it. I have since added more variation to beds and that has lessened my problems with worms and birds significantly. Right now my biggest losses are from birds pecking out new sprouts. Bastards

[@sun6moon9]

@@fiffihoneyblossom5891 ahhh...so the problem was not only the pletora of manure but also you didnt cured it. Wooff...what a a relief ( ive been growing worms and putting them in my garden...) not the red wigglers, just the common bottom dwelling ones. I wasnt too keen on them having All of my growing food. Thanks for the share and detailed experience. Regarding the birds...come on now. My grandmother taught to plant more seeds...some for me, and some for everything else. Happy farming

[@NiaLin]

I crowded my raised beds this yr w/several different veggies (totally accidental, the potatoes really took off), & I noticed I don't even have invasive moth caterpillars this yr despite them destroying my pelargoniums in the same yard. I've only seen less destructive soil bugs in the veggies that are easier to control. I also planted the basil next to the tomatoes, lemon grass next to the bell peppers, etc. This is the first yr I haven't had to use organic pest spray weekly. So, there must be something to planting like this!

[@LyubomirLalovMulti]

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[@angelsanchez-vg2oc]

Kudos for the Video clip! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you tried - Parlandealey Impetigo Goodbye Process (search on google)? It is a great one of a kind guide for finding some amazing landscaping designs for your home minus the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical success with it.

[@palecompass3598]

A little pest damage can actually be good for you because the plant produces more protective compounds, which are actually really nutritious for us. This is part of the thinking behind the benefits of organic food production.

[@KitKatinBama]

Who has Kale like this? Who has Broccoli like this? Who has Brussel Sprouts like this? It all looks amazing and THANK💜You for the great advice!!!! 🌺🌸💚

[@stefanmitrovic973]

This is glorious, I have been researching "organic gardening tips" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Nonannah Hanulian Future - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.

[@kenamira1633]

This was great, I been tryin to find out about "organic gardening classes los angeles" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Nonannah Hanulian Future - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got excellent results with it.

[@neoadviser8056]

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "organic growing guide" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Nonannah Hanulian Future - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.

[@irenan6585]

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[@richardsilva8490]

Cheers for the Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you considered - Parlandealey Impetigo Goodbye Process (just google it)? It is a good one off product for finding some amazing landscaping designs for your home minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my cooworker got excellent success with it.

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

I met a lady that mentioned she garden the same way as you and had no pest problems. Well done. Thanks for sharing. I shall add to my little gardening group in the UK. :)

[@antoinettegainous4883]

Your.upbeat mood is contagious. Thanks.

[@ruthtran9494]

So helpful! Thank you so much. And tks to many others who wrote cmts here.

[@destinyfive]

Spicy Oregano is actually masking the scent of my kale quite well. Normally by now the cabbage moths would have left babies to destroy them.

[@sreykimsear]

Thank you for this video. I will plant my marigolds and herbs around my plants.

[@pennyw5050]

Luke you make me laugh. You make gardening and passing my winter getting ready for the next year pass by.The majority of my Christmas came from MIgardner. Thanks to you and Cindy for choosing to share and do the things you do.

[@lizcosgrove8199]

Greetings from Ireland. Fantastic Luke.. You are a great teacher and we need you more than ever now 💚💚💚🌍🇮🇪

[@noumoua6437]

I love your vegetables! They are so big and beautiful.

[@thewildingslanding]

I definitely needed this! I have always been plagued by pests, I've wanted to learn more about companion planting. Now, I have the opportunity to start from scratch again, and definitely want to companion plant.

[@tylersherrill4366]

Migardener is now a part of my daily life! I have learned so much from you and I love the way that you speak! You have such a deep knowledge base that I have been able to pull from and get me excited to be in the garden again!!! Thank you!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

I get it. Makes total sense. I've always had the same thought but never heard anyone else say it.

[@jennymullins593]

I am astounded at the results you've achieved...to the point where my mind just doesn't want to believe it's true!!! I've never seen so little damage to Brassicas...even my Basil was munched away by something!!! Must admit I didn't do it the way you have. I am so encouraged, & so very impressed. Can't wait to get things in order, as it's become something of a necessity financially. Really enjoying your presentations. Thank you :)

[@fredmontgomery4783]

I'm low on marigolds this year and I notice a big difference with bugs. Some I've never seen before.

[@edwardwillis8197]

Save your seeds from the ones you have remaining.

[@diann5158]

Luke really prefer your channel over others. I always learn something and enjoy the positive attitude. Wish my neighbors would stop using chemicals. They have weeds everywhere. My garden and yard looks healthy and require less water and weeding.

[@darleneporter3065]

What a beautiful garden.

[@SakuyaLuigi]

Regarding the scent of plants, I really like the scent of tomato plants. xD

[@dmwillis90]

@trollaccount no UK

[@ecthelion1735]

Our marigolds were all annihilated by slugs, but they left everything else alone.

[@farmerchick3040]

The scent of Basil and tomato plants together is almost intoxicating.

[@Mae-rr5ye]

Yes my tomatoe plant is so high class lol she is young and up right right now and she smells divine!! 😂 So excited and love the smell of my garden! ❤️

[@adayah6772]

Inebriating...

[@henhero]

That's what I was missing this season, thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@CarolinaOats]

Can you please do an updated video on garden pests and organic gardening and companion planting for different plants?

[@staredwards7433]

This was SO helpful. Thank you! Off to plant some basil and marigolds.

[@malcolmt7883]

First year organic, with inter-planting, and using herbs/flowers in the vegetable garden. Insect problems reduced about 80% over last year. No potato bugs, ladybugs took care of most aphids, wasps ate most of the caterpillars. Only unaffected insect was the Squash Bug, which laughed at my efforts and launched an all out attack on every squash and pumpkin vine in the garden. They swarmed vines that were completely surrounded by dill, marigolds, and other fragrant plants. Like the honey badger, Squash Bugs just don't give a ****.

[@loverboy18k]

Try neem seed oil or the neem seed from dte fert and foilar spray

[@stefanmitrovic973]

Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "organic gardening blogs and websites" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Nonannah Hanulian Future - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my colleague got excellent success with it.

[@malcolmt7883]

@@stefanmitrovic973 I don't do companion planting anymore because it made the garden messy, full of weeds, and it didn't eliminate pests.

[@farmerchick3040]

I always plant herbs and marigolds around the garden. Basil and oregano with tomatoes and dill and celery with cucumbers.

[@McAwesome777]

your garden is what i want my garden to look like one day, i got the boxes done just need to get the path way bark or whatever you put in the walk ways

[@rhondaovertheroad]

Woodchip compost, check you local dump. Mine makes piles from the local tree trimmings and give them away free. Ive retrieved 3 trailers full this season. They even load it for me.

[@jimkinson4975]

Great video. This is my first year doing the back to Eden method. I know Paul has said that with this method, pests usually drown because there is so much water in the plants. I normally don't have too much of a battle with pests, other than the Colorado potato beetle and the cabbage worms. This year I did not net and they are doing well. As far as the potatoes, I hand pick those things 3, 4, 10 times a day. Errrr. I think I will try the marigolds next year like you did. Thanks for the great tip.

[@Eszra]

The thing about the stress smell is so true! I bought a little cherry tomato plant. I know that he was clearly stressed from the change from the garden store. It was releasing a tomato like smell for a while and I got Leaf minors! The issue has been solved and the smell is gone.

[@lulasalem1250]

I've also found that Nasturtiums work well with tomatoes to prevent blight

[@andreawimer4334]

Really? Thanks. Love nasturtiums. I've seen them get black fly mites

[@beinbrek]

Good video. I tried a little something I checked on and saw some folks do for another reason, that is, I planted some pole beans with my tomatoes. So far I haven't seen the first hornworm! I didn't get any beans either but I think I got them out a little too late to set before the temperatures ramped up too much. I let some of the weeds grow, to a point and do include stuff like basil and marigolds among the plants though none were very close to the tomatoes this year. I also concentrate on keeping the plants as healthy and happy as I can and I haven't had much of a problem at all with most things. Not even the slugs and snails have shown any real interest. So far I'm having a good season.

[@michelleleko5330]

I have cats so I grow catnip along with other vegetables on my balcony garden. I’ve noticed on the years I don’t grow catnip I get a ton of pests. So catnip is a win for the garden and a win for the kitties.

[@DonnaldaSmolens]

Separating Brassicas helps with the whiteflies. They like Broccoli best in my garden. I always keep a couple as traps and spray them with the Dr. Bronner's mint soap.

[@christinehaslam9480]

So trying this, this year!!! Ty...

[@kafinn5302]

Thank you…excellent presentation…I learned a lot.

[@prettypothos4me290]

We use Walkers Low Catmint to deter deer from my flowers and shrubs. If I try to move it the deer ruin the shrubs. We use water mint all around the pond for the same reason. We have a heavy deer population, and while we fenced the veggies, it's not practical to do everywhere. Good video, very interesting, beautiful garden. Thank you.

[@MrTfinocchi]

Thank you for your support and help in growing in containers. ? Is your intro music warped sounding? This is my go to for learning so many things about fruit vegetables soil and pests.

[@sharonmeadows7291]

Tnanx so much for this video!! Spring can’t get here fast enough for me to try this method!!

[@whyturtleracer]

great enthusiasm shows through

[@jansan9125]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@daniellecrownover8655]

Here in the high desert of Arizona, last year I lost almost my entire garden to pests.... rabbits, packrats, and the bane of my existence.... squashbugs. I did notice that the ONE thing nothing touched was my herbs. My basil grew like crazy, my oregano and thyme did fabulously.... The rabbits took whole tomato plants, ate my marigolds as soon as they were planted, an onion popped up and was gone the next day and the squash bugs destroyed my pumpkins, zukes, cukes, melons, acorns, yellow crook necks. This year, I will have a ring of basil (I love me some basil) and thyme and oregano around my entire garden and intermixed with marigolds and all sorts..... I am even considering mint in my garden paths.... and catnip (squashbugs apparently hate that, and the catnip might encourage my cat to keep mice and rats at bay (kitty munchies).... crossing fingers :)

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

Your theories make a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@andielliott2306]

I like those "round" raised beds.

[@jafarym77]

love that green jungle of kales, cabbage and other brassicas behind you...good job

[@mrsaugustus6086]

They are beautiful!

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

“I like options”- me too! Love the marigolds, my starts are doing great and will be combined with my veggies again this summer. Didn’t know they are edible, good to know. Easy to harvest the seeds too. Beautiful garden Luke!

[@WormholeGarden]

This is so helpful for what we're trying to do in the Wormhole Garden!

[@racheledwards6497]

I been doing this unintentionally, lol. that's awesome!!!

[@kosycat1]

The marigold really do look beautiful especially with the peppers. Gonna plant a lot more of them and herbs around the garden. Dont have space for more beds but might be able to add some 1 gallon pots of herbs on the corners of my beds and I'm setting up a drip system soon so they wont dry out

[@regiegija02]

Fabulous video! Started growing veggies fir the first time 2 months ago and already battling against pests so this video is very helpful and encouraging. Tk u! Keep up the GREAT work!

[@laurencassels3800]

Makes sense. Thanks! p.s. Love your enthusiasm!! You are definitely a motivator for me and other gardeners. 😊

[@adriansaggin3054]

Hi. I do use BT. I am in Australia and we are constantly plagued by caterpillars on the Brassicas. Works great. Love your channel, thanks for your videos.

[@amandajs971]

Borage🥰😍! That Opal Basil looks stunning!

[@bonnieclark5307]

Wonderful video! I will definitely use your ideas in our spring raised bed garden! You are a blessing! 😍

[@Willard_Mumbi]

My dream organic garden!

[@artravision]

Great video. I love your enthusiasm and wisdom.

[@Quantum_GirlE]

I think why you are so successful with insect issues is because your beds aren't next to regular grass/lawn. I noticed that you mulch everything around your beds, I think that alone deters insects. As soon as they see that mulch .. they wont even attempt at crossing it. Another great video! Love ya guys!

[@thompsonann]

Thanks for a tour of your garden and the diversity of plants...planning out my future garden beds and will definitely incorporate the lessons you showed us !

[@superkidsnd2458]

great looking plants

[@Freedom2025-x2b]

Fabulous!!!

[@JudiintheKitchen]

That's a LOT of food! And the garden looks fabulous. HOW to you preserve all that food? Freezing? Dehydrating? Canning? Other?

[@Dee-nw4dr]

Now this makes sense!!! Thank you!

[@Faithfulfarmer]

very modest. i enjoy learning from you

[@jojoethecockatoo6671]

Gorgeous Garden ❤️

[@cynthiamckenzie3749]

I am sooooo happy to have found you. Thank you so much for this video.

[@curiosity2314]

Good advice, never really thought about it that way but it makes allot of sense! You can bet I will try this idea...

[@RoselinWhite]

That system is not 100% reliable.!This year he just had a lot of luck, and the garden earth is fresh. We'll see how it will be next year?

[@curiosity2314]

Agreed but it does make sense... He is well known for experimentation so I know he will provide many years of results. Anything we can learn here is a good thing. Nothing should ever be taken verbatim...

[@backyardgarden566]

Everything looks great! That kale behind you looks fantastic! I just sowed some black Tuscan kale directly into my garden. Still waiting for them to germinate.

[@mycozygardencottage]

Great video! I've used this method for years and, like you, seldom ever have bug problems. I usually have to check the brassicas for the little green worms and I just pick them off and squash them. When I had chickens, they would take care of them and enjoyed the treat. But I had few problems using your method.

[@marvills2007]

omg....I am enjoying this video.....a dream come true.....

[@annemumford9459]

Last year I had the same problem. Then I noticed two wasps fighting over a green worm. Tore it apart! Didn't have to pick worms the rest of the season.

[@debbiesulewski2036]

How big is your garden? Your plants are so beautiful, and you make it look easy! Loved the video, very informative.

[@valerietruett1930]

Great video. Lots of information . I don't use chemicals in my garden so I think this will help out a lot. Thanks so much.

[@Jonny87Slick]

I have a bed with garlic planted between the rows of carrots. And just planted another bed of carrots with mixed lettuce planted between the carrot rows.

[@ninav9795]

Thanks!

[@lisat3404]

Wonderful video! Very informative. Thank you!

[@ThePattycake144]

Envious of your garden! Here in Central Florida, the pests are terrible. I'm game for anything to keep them away. I'm going to try your planting method. Thanks!

[@littlewhitehummingbirdofth5666]

This is simply amazing! Thank you for taking the time to share your unbelievable results.

[@dionelleapsay5559]

great job on sharing your knowledge on gardening.. two thumbs up sir, got to try this because im having a great deal of pests eating my tomato plant

[@steph43452]

I love your videos! I have learned so much, and I find myself binge watching them! 😊

[@dkulikowski]

Looks absolutely GORGEOUS.

[@chubbyzombie666]

Got killed in FL this year. Even dumped the 7 dust everywhere. I'll try your meathod. Thanks

[@iridescenceelarinya1160]

What I do is I have herbs I eat and herbs I use for natural pesticide. Sometimes when needed, I just pluck some herb leaves and grind them to juice and spray plants that are tall like those indeterminate tomatoes and spray the tops. The base of the plants are befriended by herbs also

[@marmoura]

Amazing garden 😍

[@sage0925]

Well, we'll see...I inter planted everything with its dog trying to deter the pests and attract the beneficials this year. Never done it before, so we'll see. Idaho mountains here, greetings! I inter planted herbs/marigolds/calendula with everything. Issues we have had in the past are flea beetles, white flies, fungi (damping off), and those GD MF cabbage loopers (and imported cabbage worms), and deer/elk.

[@jackiesimon6407]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@wilderfarmstead]

That is a magnificent garden my friend! You've given me something to strive for next year

[@mrsstacytaylor]

Wow! Thank you!!

[@sh585175]

😱 Sooooooo beautiful!!! Love your garden, I wanna cry, it's so beautiful!!

[@healthmattersusa1033]

Great video

[@russellstrauss]

I love your videos, they make my day better

[@jieshengyong4555]

Russell Strauss I

[@walrusfest]

Very informative, and helpful....healthy plants deter pests. Makes sense.

[@ibm450]

BS do you deter from nice looking food in the stores or take aways? insects/pest need to eat also

[@walrusfest]

+tolga erok touche

[@jacibledsoe657]

Amazing thanks for yhe help

[@alyshabrowning2183]

Hey this is great! I have been watching you and your wife's gardening videos back to back! LOL just wondering what the round steel beds are made of? I have raised beds and was thinking they would be a great addition for some herbs

[@ozmee1954]

Aly galvanized steel at farm supply stores

[@SansaStarkofWinterfell]

Luke, You and Cindy have such a *large* garden, I haven't any idea how the two of you can even process everything within the garden without losing anything. Do you guys can any of it? Do you give away a lot? I know you guys eat some of it, I'm just curious about that. I'd like to start a fairly large garden when I move to the family farm, but I do *not* want to be overwhelmed by the garden. 🌾 Green Blessings 🌿

[@mollysmith6055]

Love this concept! It is pretty much the same as the companion plant suggestions in 'Carrots Love Tomatoes' but you explain it better. After seeing your DE video I will try marigolds again. Before they've never worked in my garden because they seem to attract earwigs like crazy who dine on them and then move onto other tasties in my garden. Not this year!

[@jakearick]

veggies look solid man. especially the brassicas

[@IIzSnipez]

my main pests are Japanese Beetles and flys.. i used some DE it worked but i still have a few beetles in there

[@Dan-rt9wt]

Luke what is your bed spacing between beds at the cottage.

[@isaactoko7035]

I'm so glad to see your garden... as well as ur teaching is so awesome n I really like u..😊

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Wow luv this vid !! I'm prepping my gardens here in NY for Spring...will def add herbs, marigolds n peppers! Thanks

[@ayshachang]

awesome ideas, you done a good job

[@andrewjudge1568]

In one video you say not to companion plant in the other thats exactly what you are doing... Nice gardens either way :)

[@bryceslazyporchgarden2521]

Thanks

[@karenschwartz5209]

Can you use (1 part) diatomaceous earth & (2 parts) peat for cuttings. I picked up 'Barn Stall' thinking it was perlite but when I got home it was DE.

[@sjpiran]

Amazing Luke, simply amazing! Well done and thanks for sharing. 🙂🙂🙂