HUGE Late Summer Harvest (My Biggest This Year)

I didn't even harvest 1/3rd of what we could have, because I ran out of space in my fridge! As we wind down the summer season and move to fall, I wanted to share with you some growing tips to take with you into next season. The garden teaches endlessly, and I pick up new techniques and approaches every season - hope this helps you!
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Galangal Harvest
03:17 - Corn Harvest
03:53 - Young Ginger
04:31 - Yellow Long Neck Figs
05:10 - Bok Choy
05:57 - Daikon Pull
06:18 - Huge Luffa Harvest
07:11 - Harvest Bouquet
08:23 - Pepper Haul
09:17 - Mini Love Watermelon
09:35 - Outro
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[@epicgardening]

Few updates in Epic Gardening Universe: Jacques is launching his own YT channel covering low-cost, DIY garden projects, sustainability, and garden to kitchen recipes: bit.ly/39pv6ex Secondly, to the thousands of you waiting on Birdies beds, we are dealing with insane port delays (not seen in 30+ years) so we are backed up without the ability to control it. I'm estimating a mid October fulfillment, after which point we'll FINALLY be in stock on everything!

[@katielumpkin1166]

Can't wait for Jacques' videos! Loved seeing y'all go garden center shopping together!!

[@09echols]

Cucmber watermelon juice with a squeeze if lime over ice.

[@HouseOfAlopecia]

For your watermelon, of course add Vodka!

[@gardengatesopen]

Watermelon Basil popsicle

[@rgruenhaus]

Loofah me please!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Strong work mate 💪👍🙂

[@epicgardening]

My main mate!

[@homelife8597]

2 legends on a thread!

[@TherealSakuraKei]

Happy to see so many garden channels supportingnone another. ♡ Love you guys. Happy Spring to you sir!

[@JoyfulMD]

Colab, please!!

[@topkinginer]

Let's go boys, 2 of my favorites

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo! Epic harvest bro, you're just missing a garden pup to help out ❤️

[@importedtermite8]

I was just about to say the thumbnail is very Prigioni-esque then I hear Kevin reference your channel lol. Great content from both of you guys!

[@petekooshian5595]

You guys need to tour each other's gardens!

[@MB-co6qj]

@@petekooshian5595 we would totally watch that!

[@fthurman]

Great idea, but I think Kevin might need a garden gato, as that'll help with any rodents in the hen house!

[@ToowokeforFlorida]

I didn’t even know you can grow loofah! Add that to the very long list “Things Kevin has taught me about gardening.”

[@carsonwilsonfarm]

When Jacques the garden hermit appears it is quite magical 😂 nice harvest!

[@ProHomeCooks]

haha a James Prigioni style harvest! you guys are both such inspirations, cant wait to be rocking those massive harvest one day!

[@StittApril]

Love when my favorite KZbinrs know each other!

[@epicgardening]

Cannot wait to see it man! Huge fan as you know

[@rhettbarrow1034]

@@StittApril same!

[@pattykeelor8034]

I've learned so much just watching you! Would love to have a loofah!

[@hmalik9583]

A collab between you two would be EPIC

[@meysaeteurn7901]

I laughed so hard when Jacque puff into the video. Very creative and fun! 🤣

[@mercyrn35]

I love James Prigioni’s harvests. I mean, who could resist his energy and Tuck is the garden King 👑

[@tankscape]

I just wanna say whoever did the color grading on the video did an amazing job. All the colors really pop onscreen, I want to touch every plant.

[@molk7447]

I would love to see a series on meals you’ve made (almost) only out of things you’ve grown. Idk why but the sunflower video made me think of it.

[@epicgardening]

For SURE

[@theagespot9717]

@@epicgardening You could try candied watermelon rind. My mom used to eat that as a kid.

[@nancysworld4178]

I love James Prigiony and Tuck! I love his harvest videos and his enthusiasm because they give me hope and excitement for gardening. And of course so do your videos😉

[@epicgardening]

He's fantastic!

[@tamararoberts9307]

I love James and Tuck too

[@christopherbaby3842]

That intro for Jacques was amazing and I hope it's not the last time he's summoned this way. Also commenting for one of those sweet loofafas.

[@briannasouthwell4304]

Ooooooooo!!! EPIC SHOWER SOAP BAR! SIGN ME UP! 🎉❤️🙌🏻 You have helped me grow a full container garden that MAJORLY offsets the rising cost of food during inflation, and I have passed the knowledge AND your channels along to at least 10 others families!! 🙌🏻 Working your way to teaching 10 million for sure! Thank you for such incredibly wonderful content.

[@andrealogan6895]

Between you, James, MIGardner and a few others - hadn't it been for you guys weekly inspiring videos, I would still be killing my peppers with heat and cooking my worms with peat. haha.... that rhymed. Hats off to you all.

[@epicgardening]

That's what I love to hear Andrea

[@akmetalhead95]

Saaaame!

[@lukaslambs5780]

I love your videos so much Kevin! I’m a 20 year old college student who is trying to garden as much as I can! I hope you are enjoying everything you have built for yourself with this garden and channel and are as happy as your videos make me and are as happy as you seem in your videos! Be good man and good luck with the remaining harvests! Can’t wait to see!

[@eandrgoodwin]

If you take the pulp of a watermelon, minus the seeds, put it in a blender with some lime juice. That’s it. Maybe just a little dash of salt. It makes it very refreshing drink!

[@charliegroves]

luffa sponge for viewers?! best thing ever. something from your garden for your fans. liked btw...

[@lyledal]

I could use some soapy loofah! Also, the Spooky Season is nearly upon us. Kevin's habit of just APPEARING from behind things should suit the next few videos! ;)

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

My favorite part of Kevin's videos is figuring out where he is going to pop out from!

[@sarahmarsango3483]

Found you while I was obsessing about house plants, and planted my first outdoor garden ever this year thanks to you and a small handful of other KZbin professors. Thank you, thank you!

[@epicgardening]

YW Sarah!

[@graciemikko4183]

Loved the transition with Jacques 🤣😂

[@Velkhana22]

Seeing what you've managed to do this year, in only one year, has been massively impressive and inspirational. And honestly, it gives me hope. I just moved to an entirely new climate late this summer, and am feeling confident about my ability to start a proper vegetable garden this autumn thanks to everything I've learned from your channel (among others like James and Mark). And congratulations on the new loofah, you got such an epic yield off of that relatively small plant! I didn't realize how many those could grow in that small of a space.

[@epicgardening]

Means a lot to hear this - you got this Serena!

[@moonstone1573]

Both you and James are the reason I planted a garden for the past two years. I definitely am learning from my mistakes, but I have my successes too!

[@ArrowGreen426]

My wife and I started a front yard garden after following you on TikTok! Your tips and information have really helped us to make something sustainable in Oklahoma. Thank you!!!

[@camisgarden3052]

I've enjoyed watching you grow the gardens at the Epic homestead! Who doesn't love a Prigioni style harvest video!? 😊

[@jenblindert9093]

I love Tuck on James’s channel. It’s so funny how he’s always munching on something 🤣🐾 Kevin should consider a homestead dog too! Looking forward to seeing chickens roaming around at least.

[@epicgardening]

I need to get one!!!

[@gardenboydon]

It is such a satisfying & rewarding feeling harvesting a vegetable you've grown from seed. Awesome harvest

[@nancyhebert5325]

I just loved the Kevin’s foot on the side of the planter trying to yank out the ginger. LOL! It fought back!

[@tera8030]

This year was my first time gardening and this channel has been a massive help. Next years garden will be epic!

[@teetstreats5682]

Epic gardening, James Prigioni, MI gardener, Self Sufficent me. My favorite / most trusted garden Vlogers. Thanks for the inspiration gentlemen🙏🏽

[@rhuffstedtler]

Don’t forget Brian at Next Level Gardening!

[@matthewstarnes3845]

Let’s see the mild to hot pepper eating contest! Looking forward to checking out how you are going to preserve your harvest

[@e.robinson935]

42 varieties of peppers! That's amazing - definitely enjoyed this style video and nice to hear the shoutout to James Prigioni! You guys rock!

[@KaylaJayJay]

Beauty is in the eye of the garden. I love seeing all the beautiful growth in your garden! It is very inspiring to know that the space I have can be used to create growth. So happy for your expansion!

[@sheba19]

I love the pop up and pop in❗🤣 y'all getting so fancy! Amazing Harvest Watermelon recipe- I cut up a huge watermelon in chunks, freeze them and use it as a base for smoothies. Frozen watermelon, strawberries, mint, avocado, juice, blend or substitute the juice with coconut milk.

[@sarahmonster4936]

I like the scene at the end of the video with the end of daylight and your harvest piled up. Great content!

[@GiuseppeSan]

I'm so down to see the Epic Gardening Jacques & Kevin version of Hot Ones!!

[@pwcagal]

What a great harvest! I just started my very first plants this past year and we're harvesting just a handful of tomatoes and peppers. It's really encouraging to think of how much we'll be harvesting in years to come with more experience and know-how! ❤️🥳

[@nomikonrad]

I can’t wait to have my own garden so that I can put all the things I’ve learned from you to use!

[@gaylegerig9799]

I like how fast you work and talk! No wasted time, mountains of information. I grew potatoes following your video-perfect harvest, some still in the ground. Thank you.

[@pieceofkakes]

The ginger video is how I found you a couple weeks ago and I’ve been obsessed with your videos ever since!! So glad I came upon that video and you🙌🏼

[@patriciamoore3166]

I love all the knowledge you "bestow" on us. I grow a few things on my balcony and next year hope to have an actual garden to grow in!

[@howtogirl]

I’m so glad that you’ve gotten into flowers too. I love dahlias and am trying them for the first time myself at the moment!

[@RuralJenny]

I have fallen in love with Dahlias this year too!!! Love the bi colored ones. The blooms were just continuous. Mine just now have stopped because we are getting into COLD nights here in the Northeast.

[@mexicas6637]

I've been cultivating that like button for several years. I came for the indoor house plant tips years ago and stayed for the Epic transformation of you, your channel and your outdoor garden! You get a loofah, YOU get a loofah, U get a loofah!!

[@hieroglyph321]

Vandross.

[@taydecr]

Nice Luffa's. This year was my first year growing luffa's and I've been experimenting with the right harvest time. Overall though lots of fun. They like our hot summers and didn't mind my native alkaline soil which is a big plus. I planted it along with my Jamaica/Hibiscus which also likes the heat and so far is doing well also in the native soil. A fun experiment.

[@flawedartist]

Seeing this has me so excited to start my own garden. I’ve been learning to much watching your videos and can’t wait to start cooking with things I’ve grown myself!

[@epicgardening]

You got this!

[@JonPerson]

42 varieties of peppers?! That's amazing! Thanks for the big harvest video, Kevin.

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

We love you, and we love James. We are very blessed to have you both.

[@Froggyhat-ut3yi]

Keep doing what your doing!!

[@amylivingston458]

Watermelon ideas: Dehydrated watermelon is a great snack!

[@ErikNonIdle]

Commenting for that loofah, baby! Also, because I love your stuff. Great harvest, brother!

[@devinbates9232]

Jacques gets a channel!? Yay!!!! You go Mr. Garden hermit!

[@ellenconforti5693]

Impressive garden. Everything is growing so nice, but you need a Tuck like James. He is the cutest and funniest dog that loves to eat his vegetables and he picks his own too. I watch you and James every chance I get. You guys are so knowledgeable it gives all of us confidence to go out and grow our gardens. Ellen Florida Gardener, zone 9a

[@nicolesweet8180]

Your raised beds are awesome. It's nice to see something taller so you don't have to bend over too much. Those luffas look amazing!!

[@greekmountaintea4149]

A great way to use up watermelon is to give it a quick char on the grill and then cut it up and serve as a salad with some feta cheese and balsamic dressing. It sounds strange but tastes great

[@reginalai3597]

Amazing harvest :) ! The dream to have a fridge filled with produce you grow yourself in the garden.

[@kylienorton896]

Harvest days are the best days. Love your channels. Grow bags got me into gardening!

[@julesdalton8629]

Watermelon salad with arugula, water cress, any other greens or micro greens you would like to add, and balsamic vinaigrette! I’ve been eating it for months with all the watermelon we got this year. It’s a really nice

[@meredithgraf4744]

I used to only get hyped over vegetable harvest hauls, but I’ve come to appreciate flowers so much more this summer! They’re great for our pollinator friends and look beautiful in the garden or in a bouquet.

[@el_m3allem]

came for the loofah, stayed for the lovely purple corn

[@kitwinters7434]

Kevin! You’ve made gardening and homesteading feel so accessible to me, an absolute beginner! Wish me luck, I’m going to try to grow my first vegetables this fall!

[@DayDreamsofGreenDesign]

Diced watermelon from the freezer instead of ice for frozen beverages.. best margaritas ever.

[@gwendyrose8905]

James is so fun to watch, so great to hear a shout-out to him. You two DEFINITELY need to do a vid together! Also, would ABSOLUTELY love to see the pepper eating vid! Oh, and LOVED the Garden Hermit entrance! 😁 As for the watermelon & peppers, isn't that what you got your freeze dryer for?! 😉😉 Freeze dried watermelon is AWESOME!! 😁 You can also blend it to make into fruit leather/roll-ups, grill it & drizzle it with Balsamic Vinegar, freeze it for ice cubes, etc. With the freeze dried peppers, you can add them to soups, grind then into a powder, make pepper chips, etc. While my garden didn't do as well as I wanted, I grew for the first time: garlic, strawberries, pumpkin, potatoes, green beans, zucchini, carrots, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes (which I will harvest within the next week or 2), birdhouse gourds & LUFFAS!!! 😁 Still have some time before I can harvest them, but SOOO excited!! 😁 Also about time to plant garlic again for next spring. Can't WAIT! 😁 Keep up the great videos! You've truly been an inspiration. 🌱👍

[@lisawoods9391]

What I did with watermelon one year was cut it up into about 1-2" squares and popped a gallon bag of them into the freezer. . You can always either pull some out to eat, or can bring them out to thaw and make a watermelon juice with them. . OR. . watermelon jam :) Good luck~ !

[@erikaskaar]

You appearing from behind a raised bed is my spirit animal. Jaques appears, "You're a wizard Kevin..." Seriously, thank you for the fun and calming video, love the updates!❤

[@kfetter9046]

You really did have an epic harvest! I got such a kick out of you and Jacques trying to pull out the ginger from the planter, LOL. I am also pleased to see that you are embracing flowers in your garden. They are good for the pollinators and good for the soul. Would love to have one of your loofah giveaways to use for a home spa day! :)

[@gillianmuspic2337]

Watermelon freezes very well. Cut into chunks and freeze on a cookie sheet then put in a zip lock bag. I use them to make a delicious refreshing drink with lemons and limes mint and ice

[@vherron7550]

I would love to see you try your peppers! I love the First We Feast group that does the Hot Ones interviews and it would be really fun to see what kind of spice you grew this year!

[@kitovangastel8556]

loofa ur fav sub from south africa. ur gardening vids saved my life from depression, thanks for the motivation to get back into the garden

[@tammylowe111]

I love that you always pop out of the plants! I listen at work and it is very informative and relaxing to listen to you talk about plants.

[@stephadoodledoo]

If you do eat the super spicy ones, you should try showing a recipe you'd use them in! Most people wouldnt really be growing a variety of hot peppers to do Fear Factor-esque challenges, so maybe showing some possibilities might get people to hop on the pepper train!

[@voythos6931]

You have the most beautiful garden. An inspiration to gardeners that don't have acres of land. I didn't know that loofahs come from plants. Will have to watch your loofah video. And yes, we want a video of you eating your hot peppers.

[@jennifercabrera2377]

I decided to start a container garden in May. Then, we had nearly a month of huge rainstorms here in Houston. Add to that, wild animals and my garden was down from 18 plants to two. A tomato and a watermelon. I was seriously about to just give up, but your videos have inspired me to give it another try this fall. I spent yesterday planting and i feel so hopeful. Thank you for taking the time to educate and entertain.

[@staceyk8584]

Amazing! And yes, please do a pepper taste test with Jacque!

[@shannondavidson8069]

Member of the ginger subscribers here!!! Wanted to know if it was possible to do at home and ended up finding so much garden inspiration! Keep up the great work!

[@Mag1kM1ke15]

Can’t wait to see what next year is going to look like for the homestead!

[@Spikadoo3184]

So glad you did so well in your first full year there. Can’t wait to see what’s coming next.

[@lbarmstrong1]

Yes! I am subscribed to you, James and Laura at Garden Answer. I'll also watch the Millenial Gardner. I love all of you, you all have your unique styles!!! Former SD resident, way back probably before you were born! Thanks for your great content.

[@VerageJoe]

Love the shoutout to James. His channel is awesome.

[@alidelatierra]

Please consider sharing your harvest with those who are hungry in your community 💜

[@toniatalley1977]

I love James Prigioni!!! He's so amazing!!! I also love his dog Tuck!!! Good video

[@mostlycrunchywendy3112]

I am a new lockdown gardener and am finally venturing into edible gardening. Will be picking a few items off your Fall crop list to try. Thank you, Kevin, for inspiring me to grow my green thumb!

[@mariselaibarra49]

So happy to have found your channel. We are San Diego natives and started out garden in planter boxes. Love seeing what you plant and harvest

[@chrisinmarin415]

Love watching and learning from your successes, failures and the Garden Hermit is a great partner (or… super hero sidekick).

[@juselenascott6620]

I loved watching you harvest the ginger. It made me smile 😃

[@ml9854]

Harvest videos are legitimately the best gardening videos! Beautiful fruits, veg, and flowers!

[@user-fg6my7id3l]

You're crushing it, Kevin! 😎 Thank you for sharing your epic gardening journey. Cheering from the Philippines!🇵🇭

[@shamisarabun3787]

You make me feel like I can grow anything. Love your videos.

[@melody5437]

Watermelon soup, watermelon salad and then make pickles out of the rind!

[@plantsoverpills1643]

NICE HAUL!!! How about watermelon fries?? 1 small watermelon, cut into fries Zest from 1 lime 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder Arrange the watermelon fries on a plate or platter. Add the lime zest, juice, and chili powder. Serve immediately.

[@wherewolves89]

The flowers mixed in really add some gorgeous color to the garden❤️

[@ponwajeechrans7372]

Young ginger leaf it's good eat too.

[@lauriesickles5393]

Oh yes James Prigioni is awesome for sure, enjoy you both!

[@rye4409]

Been following for a while.. I would love to put my heart and soul into sustainable gardening. But every year, the winter takes such a mental toll on me, that it takes most of the year to pull myself together. By August and September it feels to late to start any type of garden. Then fall and winter hit. It's a cycle, but im working on it!! 💚 can't wait to have my own sustainable homestead!

[@erikaguijosa9052]

Your gardening Channel has inspired me to grow my own garden and one day I hope to be a self sufficient grower! Thank you so much for your educational videos and congratulations on a beautiful harvest!

[@helenrasmussen3157]

Yes the ginger was the first one I watched and then I became addicted.

[@trinamarie444]

That dahlia was BEAUTIFUL! 😍

[@Alaina4988]

You are my California growing idol. My goals are to have a garden like yours!

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

Loofahs are great in the kitchen, slice them vertical instead of horizontal. Ditch your plastic sponges and go plastic free 💚

[@bonniemartin8184]

Love watching your channel. You inspired me to grow a garden for the first time ever. I learned a lot, made a lot of mistakes, and loved eating my harvest. I hooked up my health care professional who helps me with my diabetes with your channel. Thanks.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Cool harvest! It has been a great season and we did a big harvest like you too and plan on doing another one soon. I’m going to wait on our ginger growing here until the green foliage Starts to die back to do a full harvest on them for a larger full potential tubers, as mine are still growing. 😊🌱🪴

[@epicgardening]

Love to hear it! Yeah I'm waiting on the rest of my ginger