How to Make a No Dig Garden Bed

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[@kaylala1217]

Wow I loved how you didnt have a voiceover or talking in this. Really relaxed me while watching the process!

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Good to know! :)

[@Laflamablanca969]

Totally agree. I felt this was super helpful without all the random jargon that most gardening videos have. Brilliant and thank you sir!

[@heatherhall3452]

Same here, the birds were so chill ☺️☮️

[@paulhermans82]

I would prefer if you speak to me in the video about what you are doing etc.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Snap! Voice wasn't necessary as stages were well covered visually and it allowed me to x2 the playback speed.

[@kristineyesa1813]

never thought I could be so envious seeing his pile of compost

[@grarycat1984]

Isn't it lovely...it looks super rich

[@Horizon3165]

One of the success of your videos is showing the work process without saying a word. Good for you.

[@bboyneon92]

Thanks for not talking and adding any additional music. I thoroughly observed and learnt.

[@suemar63]

Not a word spoken and yet perfectly clear what to do. EXCELLENT video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you Susan! :)

[@michaelripperger5674]

I thought my sound was broken

[@simplyfem]

Love this style of filming! It maintained my teenager’s attention and got a compliment from her and she wants to help me make one on our garden this year! 🥰

[@svelanikolova5776]

That's awesome. She will like watching stuff that she planted take off.

[@8xMasters]

Exactly

[@pete.thismoment]

Yep. No Dig and No Words. Doesn't get better than that. More of this, please.

[@jereynolds51]

I love this ... I am sure this is going to be my go too. After 4.5 years I am finally getting my homestead. Small but I am so happy .. I am going to be 60 and this will be my last Journey in this life .. I am excited. I will finally be in my element .. lol be blessed all and lets do this ..

[@geethascharlu5622]

Hey I'm just 60 now. I decided I will go back to my land start my food forest etc..

[@geethascharlu5622]

I've started collecting seeds, mango plants in pots, fruit plants like orange etc jackfruit, I cut papaya today kept seeds will plant..

[@dheila]

I appreciate your courage to allow your work to speak for itself. I also appreciate that it was just the ambient sounds without the background piano from the previous video. The ambient sounds are such a huge part of the joy of gardening in my life. It's great to hear familiar and unfamiliar sounds from across the Atlantic. Thank you!

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Thank you Daniel. I really hesitated to include music, like in the other video. In some ways I still think that it can complement certain parts of a video, but just in some cases. I do like to create the best experience for everyone though so I'll have to experiment a little. Thank you for your inputs!

[@kitchenGardenofficalchannel027]

Hy🌺🍃🌺

[@kitchenGardenofficalchannel027]

Hy🌳🍀🌹

[@lpmoron6258]

Would give that two thumbs up if I could for silence and nature.

[@HullYorkshireMemoriesM.Coldham]

Brilliant, no annoying voice-over & straight to the point tutorial, well done! (y)

[@EcoNeighbor]

Never thought watching someone gardening could be so relaxing.

[@jorgepagoaga1169]

And gardening is more.

[@tastaphan]

Holy shit. This quiet video is everything I never knew I needed!

[@geethascharlu5622]

Everything worldly, mobiles eke tronic gadgets gives temporary happiness, a small piece of land wherein you grow fruit trees, medicinal trees etc improves environment, gives food fir birds, habitat for many nany insects, honeybees etc also good sight to us and INFINITE HAPPINESS. Even a bad person becomes good...

[@vincei4252]

Yeah, the cardboard. I started collecting cardboard boxes at the top of my driveway at the beginning of the pandemic back in February. The post office staff and various delivery drivers must have thought I'd turned into some kind of hobo or something. About a month ago when I started spreading the cardboard on my lawn my neighbors must have joined the post office and the delivery drivers thinking I've lost my mind. I now have an 8mx8m space for growing things. Thanks for the video! We're not all crazy :)

[@HinaHeather]

Vince I Every time I pass our recycle center, I wanted to go in and harvest cardboard. 😂Congratulations for your new growing field.

[@vincei4252]

@@HinaHeather Lol. Thank you! Good luck with your garden! I didn't get much (anything) out of mine this year because the pandemic and a tornado that came through here put so many things on hold. I'll definitely be ready for next spring!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Me too! I've got some collected beside my shed to lay down before winter maybe. Not sure if that's a good idea or just wait until spring and try to keep it dry. Suggestions welcome! I used some this year for onions which worked, plus I started a wildflower meadow circle on my front lawn with just two layers of newspaper then compost: paper doesn't suppress weeds enough!

[@vincei4252]

@@TerryMcGearyScotland Hi Terry, I'd go ahead and do it now to make absolutely sure that the weeds have croaked by early spring. The other advantage is you can focus on planting in spring rather than having to do the task then. In my space I'll be covering the exposed spoil that has no plantings with a tarp which I will remove when planting season rolls around.

[@vincei4252]

@@TerryMcGearyScotland Oh, and once the cardboard gets wet/rained on; it gets super heavy and won't blow off. Mine are in an open area with strong winds and stayed in place for weeks even with the strong winds.

[@RelicofNod]

Well done, this method solves so many problems at once, is easy, cheap, and looks nice. It also incorporates many gardening methods into one. I also like the 'show me' method over the 'lets talk forever instead of of just showing me' method, most adults who garden don't need things explained to them like a child. Thank you DFM.

[@dilaradilara585]

it looks more difficult than just digging the soil actually. what's the reason behind no-dig gardening? wouldn't it be better to prep the soil?

[@thematrix3663]

My understanding is that every time the soil is filled it destroys mini ecosystems and the soil is in a constant state of rebuilding. No till adds rather than takes away. The ultimate is to build the fertility of the soil to a point where little to no amendments will need to be made to have successful harvests.

[@dilaradilara585]

@@thematrix3663 wow that makes sense didn't know that. thanks for answer!

[@pickles7783]

@@dilaradilara585 digging also brings the weeds seeds to the surface, where they germinate and make more work 🙂

[@falluch1956]

Very relaxing way of teaching!!!! I REALLY ❤ED IT!!!

[@Mywalkingblog]

The sound of the rain falling and the movement of the tools / soil was more than enough to make this a wonderful video for learning and relaxing. Thank you for showing a great start-to-finish simple video on building a garden bed!

[@monique2513]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video on “no-dig” no talking or whining, incredibly easy to follow - just brilliant! I’m impressed with your tools - the roller and the seed-tray “lifter upper” (no idea what you call it) - never seen anything like that in our nurseries in South Africa. I wish there were more simple videos like this with no talking.

[@spandex7055]

In the spirit of Primitive Technologies this video is absolutely perfect. PERFECT!

[@JUSKOOLKREATIONS1]

WOW WOW WOW, need I say more, never have there been no words spoken and the message is clear, and easy to follow, blessings to you and your crew for the rest of 2024 and going forward and beyond, two thumbs up,

[@avidaepassageirawell1916]

Oh man, the sound of the rain falling down on the ground is so relaxing! How I loved it! 💗💗💗

[@crazydee1955]

I loved hearing the rain and other pleasant outside sounds.

[@msmarygardner]

Best video EVER on no-till Gardening!

[@misssmall5633]

No dig gardens are brilliant 😃 also having a mid break snackie (4:44) is good too! 😋

[@jasoncook2294]

Im so addicted to watching no dig operations. They just seem to come out beautiful like the garden you actually dream of when thinking of making a garden. Its calling out to my soul to get a bigger yard.

[@GardenYourHeartOut]

I love how relaxful this is without a voiceover!!! So easy to understand. Thank you.

[@ObjectiveMedia]

are you dyslexic? Do you struggle with words/language?

[@KleineJoop]

@@ObjectiveMedia Video/photo says more than a thousand words

[@asaanbritt3247]

Actually prefer this to a lot of videos with excessive rambling. You videos where you speak are well done to but this is an excellent format.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hey Asaan thanks for letting me know! :)

[@CG-mj8tk]

Yes I agree. More popular u-tubers are so hard for me to watch. Sooo much talking .....

[@frazermurray8605]

Great pedagogy can be so silent. Thank you!

[@christinehowell]

Love this no comments style. It's very absorbing and tells me everything I need to know without lots of chatter!

[@SparrowOn]

I love this type of films... no talking, everything clear. And so motivating too!

[@eliudmwangi7323]

Wow! Straight! No cut n paste, no talking- just straight and to the point. Best video

[@nofapSally]

What a great video. Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed it - it was educational and the filming and editing was really well done. It’s so nice to watch something without someone crapping on for the sake of hearing their own voice. Brilliant!

[@koketsomokone2975]

You deserve an Oscar for this production Mr director bravo👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@PleasantPrickles]

I really appreciated the quiet format punctuated only by birdsong. I live in the suburbs and we have a family two houses down not only with a tantruming toddler, but also a preteen with a drum set , which they have set up in the backyard. Overlaid with that is a symphony of chainsaws and leaf blowers. Wonderful demo as well! A very precise execution. I’m a big fan of no dig beds. You have some tools I’ve never seen before. 🌱🌱🌱🌱😀

[@MiMelaninBeenPoppin]

This was a very relaxing and informative video. My yard is filled with red clay and I've been trying to figure out the best method for my garden and this is one that I am going to try. Thank you

[@Gin0827]

Cotton burr compost and gypsum can break down clay soil. Hope this helps. Go to your local garden center or farm supply business to improving your soil. With this method he is using his compost. You can get a garden center to deliver a mix they have or buy it in the bags for organic garden soil. Happy planting.. 👩🏻‍🌾

[@jksatte]

@@Gin0827 What do you recommend for FL sand to improve the soil? One of the reasons I am afraid of mulch is the fire ants and the possibility of making a home for termites. Is there a way to really improve the soil or do I just need to use raised beds. I know something can be done but this sand is challenging.

[@f1bernet]

this was the most informative video on building a non-till garden bed that I have seen. Thank-you

[@treycannon6783]

Fantastic. I usually move on when the clip starts with "Hi guys". Love the pitter patter of the rain. Just waiting for daylight to get outside.

[@heatherhall3452]

Wow you have some clever tools there, I’ve never seen those rollers before, or the tray that pops your seedlings out, too easy! Thanks for sharing your oh so simple gardening techniques 😍🇦🇺

[@siewfohyu2693]

I like it

[@joaquinlanza3423]

Rollers are Neversink farm idea. They have cool stuff in their channel.

[@hqprivat]

The trays are called Quick pot. I am using them myself and I just love them 😀 Just Google for Quick pot.

[@stevewba1]

Love the home made tools , I would love them for my plot

[@mandiegarrett1706]

@@hqprivat Really?...when I search "quick pot", I get instant pot pops up...nothing has to do with gardening...so I search "quick pot gardening"...still same thing. What I did wrong? Thanks.

[@p-san]

I love the simplicity and irony of this video. a simple concept explain in a simple manner. as explain prior it works really well. these are the kind of videos I look for on youtube

[@thefrenchgardener1865]

One of the best and most straightforward videos to address exactly what the title intends. No unnecessary noise, music, kids screaming, or senseless conversation . . . just the "way it is done" ! Thank you

[@zen4men]

A Man of Few Words. ...... But a well thought-out operation! ...... Thanks from England!

[@manjawarner3162]

Well, that was delightful, encouraging, and inspirational. The best part: The sound of the implements, the crunch under your feet, the rain hitting the leaves and ground. Layer up, layer down. Ahhhhh yes! It's almost as if I was present. I will watch it again for the soothing sounds of earthing and to remind myself to KISS. (KEEP IT SIMPLE SILLY)

[@rainydaze9318]

Loved the format of this video - no talking just watching, listening to the rain and the shoveling - loved how the chickens just want to follow you. Then all the details we can read about if we want to. Thanks!

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

Thank you for not having distracting music in this and for actually showing the process, Instead of speeding through it with a no need voice over.

[@healingdance]

It is like artwork the way you create a garden. So impressive! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@DelsonMoo]

Love it ! Was thinking of converting my lawn to a vegetable garden and your video shows me everything I need to do. Thanks

[@kimofner8493]

What a great idea no talk or music. Actions speak all as gardening should be simple and relaxing. Keep up your style and I will watch you more. Thank you 😊

[@sarahjane9526]

Thank you. I found this extremely helpful and love the simplicity of this

[@user-kj7ll5dz6c]

I hope there will be a some new silent video like this one in the future, I enjoy this video so much!!

[@fourofchalicestarotwithjoh2487]

This just changed my gardening game. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@jcking6785]

Brilliant! Simply brilliant video! Others should take a lesson from you because you have perfected the instructional video for a simple task such as no dig gardening. Well done!! 🌿🥬🧄🧅🥔🍠🥦🥕🌽🌶🍆🥒🍅🌱

[@dougstapel7748]

Incredible!!!!! My highest compliment. Have not seen a better video.

[@CeciliaMM]

Thank you for showing us this method. Also loved the sound of the raindrops.

[@MegaFictionalCharact]

I really like this style. Good camera angles and a peaceful rendition of the process. Thanks!

[@wazowski6709]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this without commentary, amazing! I could have watched for an hour. 😊

[@marione108]

Finally a clear, useful, understandable video without rivers of useless words. B R A V O !!!!!

[@kwostah]

Huh, how did I miss your last upload.. Well I really dig (pun intented) this style. It's more informative than expected plus we get to listen to the birds chirping and that's always nice.

[@TheDutchFarmer]

Hey Kosta, thanks for letting me know! Have a nice day! :)

[@GinniStacey]

I loved this idea and I have implemented it for our garden, I did spread out the mulching area to around 900mm in-between the garden beds and will also use the square foot gardening method to see how that goes. Had lots of friends help with giving me cardboard. I didn't have enough of my own soil and mulch so had some delivered from a local garden supplier, but will work on my own compost (give most of my scraps to the chooks)

[@englishrose4388]

My future back thanks you. Loved the snack break from the garden. A glimpse of what could be.

[@MiaRomero]

Going to do this today in an area I will be growing sweet potatoes in. We are doing do receive some rain in the next couple of weeks which will help expedite the cardboard in breaking down

[@rogifedi1]

Perfectly done, thank you for this. So cool to watch without talking, almost meditative. Great work!

[@judybingham1983]

A do

[@themontephone875]

?! What ! Wait! I can plant immediately? I do not have to wait for months? It’s your technique/tools... I was thinking like that too... You have made it progressive from the original procurer of “no dig!” He would be most proud of you! Keep up great works!!

[@SgtRudySmithbRet]

Its probably because lettuce has shallow roots.

[@mikhailshafeev9384]

@@SgtRudySmithbRet Just wondering - what also vegetables could be planted like this?

[@oceanjoker3544]

Love the peaceful silence and great hands on instructions. Ty!

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

Fast wih no talking. Good job

[@mrwhitten7704]

I was waiting for you to say something, then I was so happy you didn't. Perfect video. Excellent content. I'd like toknow where you bought your tool used to set the spacing for the seedlings. New subscriber.

[@thealteredstate4203]

looks home made, take a screenshot and ask a local fab company

[@georgiapeachnut2490]

Loved this more action less or no talking video. You made it plain, easy and simple to follow. Thanks

[@Angie-ci1lp]

EXCELLENT!!!!! You deserve an award! Best teaching visually for those who are VISUAL 🙋🏾‍♀️ first no TALKING is necessary! Great job!!!!!!!!!

[@herringtonfarms5927]

The subtle rain fell as Dutch started his latest garden project. "No rain jacket", he thought. "No worries", me smiled and headed back for his favorite windbreaker. The afternoon shower wasn't looked at as an encumbrance but as one less step in the growth of his lettuce. With his usual silence, Dutch was able to show 'the way' for those who seek solace by watching others get their knees dirty and plant things. Thank you for an amazing video.

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

Beautiful in every way! Thank you for this.

[@jentran2713]

This was so lovely and relaxing! What an amazing garden you have - I want to live there too!!

[@robindawson2803]

This is the best "NO DIG" method I've seen this far. I think I'm going to try this way. I appreciate NO MUSIC/TALKING tutorials! Thank you for sharing..shalom shalom

[@KathleenEdge]

Thank you for this video! There tends to be too much talking, too much noise, too much chatter in today's world. I needed exactly this.

[@thebirdartistscottage]

What a great video. Super well edited! I enjoyed watching you work and feel so inspired to get out and work in my own garden. Thanks! Lots of best wishes from Oregon!

[@Lucky_5090]

Really enjoyed this video so much so I just Subscribed. Thank you for answering my questions in the description. Looking forward to learning from you. Your space is beautiful 🌱

[@zemyazahealingkorllc]

I must be losing my mind..i just watched this whole thing and actually loved it..i havent watched a program with pure silence in a while ..bery inpressed thanks for sharing..

[@Herhighness211]

This quiet ass video was so effective. Thanks for this.

[@sheepparadise]

loved it, thanks. appreciate the lack of talking about feelings and other stuff not related to the topic like on other channels.

[@SpiceyKy]

Wow. You made that look so easy. I need to implement the string next time. VERY informative.

[@aminirwana6325]

This is something that I will give a try.Thank you for your wonderful video

[@kneebeard8054]

You broke a walnut with your fingers, dude! I’m impressed!!

[@user-tp7mz7tv4p]

Whenever you try something new, keep a usual planted few to compare. The cardboard for me kept the weeds down which I liked. But that section planted in corn seedlings and one section of corn seedlings without cardboard and there was a difference. The ones with the cardboard were yellowish compared to the good green old style way. I carefully pulled out all the cardboard and those plants greened up and caught up to the healthier ones thankfully. I did like your presentation though. And there is much some can learn in just watching you setting things up.

[@anabellabalbuena3670]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, thank you 🙏

[@taleofawhale6964]

This is my favorite no talking video. It was much easier to follow his work .

[@abrahambaguiojr923]

I love how you cut your videos in different angle. I learned a lot from you.

[@tormodgustavsen9249]

Love this, thank you Dutch Superfarmer Brilliant Moreno!

[@she_surrendered]

Ahhh! ASMR! This is so satisfying to watch and hear!

[@angelabuckley29]

I need you in my garden 🪴 cuz I can’t do what you do on a good day. God bless you and all your efforts. ☺️

[@chitownholmes]

Thank you so much Most growers are adults. Most adults are visual learners. Most visual learners hate rants and rambling in instructions. So I am really grateful for this video. I am truly an adult. 😆. Peace and blessings

[@lupitamacedo193]

💕 Inspirational ! Thank You 🙏🌸🐝🌿 I learned so much ! LOVE it 🤗

[@TorresElmer]

I Really Appreciate this kind of video very informative and very important to all the people living in the farm doing gardening Anyone who read this will be Successful soon

[@simplesimple9885]

Sorry if this sounds rude I'm glad that their was no talking GREAT VIDEO!

[@oldchickenlady]

What AMAZING tools you have!

[@beatricerojas7777]

I so love this it looks way mush easier and faster. ❤️ Thanks for sharing.

[@scottyoung139]

This was great! And very relaxing to watch. 🌱🌱🌱

[@rubybrooks6924]

Very informative. Action speaks louder than any words. Much appreciated

[@datafile9663]

Благодарю! Хорошие советы молча. "Смотри и, если нравится, делай как я!"

[@hanelgoyena]

Why didnt i think of that. PracticAl. Nicely done!

[@mosesematanisiga6538]

Thanks for the effort in doing this video bro. I am learning so much from you. Blessings.!!

[@yolandavema-bilou371]

Perfect!! No voice, only the sounds of the Nature, and good images. Very relaxing and inspiring! Thank you very much!!

[@leoniehatfield1204]

Thank you so much, a great video, easy to understand, no unnecessary talking and straight to the point!