HUGE Late Summer Harvest (My Biggest This Year)

[@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!

[@LifebyMikeG]

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

[@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!

[@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~ !

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@Mgraf06]

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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@gardenboydon]

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

[@jebllw]

Speaking of full circle, your ginger video was the first I watched on your channel, and I'm waiting for my final fall harvest as well. When I had no hobbies during the shut down, your channel really saved me. Can't wait for next year. I've learned a lot about what I enjoy eating, and the joy of eating veggies from your own garden. It's so rewarding. Thanks for all the work you put into your channel. Everyone watching can truly tell how passionate you are.

[@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!

[@mercyrn35]

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

[@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!!!

[@ratcrab]

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

[@meysaeteurn7901]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ToowokeforFlorida]

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

[@JonPerson]

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

[@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! ❤️🥳

[@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.

[@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!

[@emilyhamilton7832]

I started gardening in the pandemic and my plot has been one of the major things getting me through the hard times, and this channel has been SUCH an inspiration, so thank you 💚

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jordant3694]

I love making watermelon basil agua frescas. Just four ingredients - watermelon, coconut water, lime juice, and basil - blend it up and drink (strain if you want to). No need to sweeten, it's so good by itself. SUPER refreshing.

[@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!

[@dianwarden6171]

You have guided me through my first year of gardening. You are right. The first year is rewarding and motivating. I hope to double my number of beds soon. I have to use raised beds as we are almost solid rock. We ate salad from the garden for four months. We had a small corn crop. We will do better next year. We ate sugar baby melons and okra was on the table for months. I'm ready to plant carrots, turnips and kale again. I did not think I could do this in the Texas Hill Country.

[@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!

[@cltinturkey]

I'm excited to see this video, because I love it when gardeners close the loop, showing the whole process. This was my first year with ginger, and I'm leaving mine to grow for a while. I'm always interested in how people preserve and store their bounty for long-term enjoyment. You were wise to plant so many flowers. They attract tons of pollinators and good-guy bugs that stamp out the bad guys! Native plants are also a wonderful addition to any garden to thrive with little care and provide food, shelter, and habitat for more good guys! Congratulations on this magnificent bounty!

[@coolwatyr]

I love your channels! My adult daughter moved in with me - this is her first year of actual gardening. There have been successes & failures. We’ve learned from it all. We’re planning our Spring planting as we put in fall plants. Thank you, Kevin!

[@epicgardening]

:)

[@sarahmonster4936]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@camisgarden3052]

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

[@graciemikko4183]

Loved the transition with Jacques 🤣😂

[@ElvenGoddess86]

Thanks to your channel I was inspired to give gardening a try. I build my own raised 4'x4' raised bed with scrap wood. Its not the prettiest, but it does the job for a beginner. This summer I had more yellow squash and cucumbers than I thought possible (I am zone 8b). I have kale, brussel sprouts, and swiss chard for my fall to winter trial at gardening. I have enjoyed hunting and finding ripe vegetables and am now eyeing part of the yard for another bed to go in. I should note I have fine, white K9 sand that is impossible to grow anything in, so learning from your channel about how to grow in raised beds has been beyond helpful in my journey!

[@ml9854]

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

[@pearldwisdom4188]

Love your show, so many great gardening tips. You have inspired me to change out my garden to tall raised beds from ones that are made from 2x8s. I came across a scientific study that baking soda was the best for cleaning produce. It cleans off grime; kills any bugs, mold or mildew; and is the best at removing chemicals that may have gotten on it. I use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup in a large bowl, bucket or tub of water and soak for about 25 minutes; drain; then rinse in clear water and drip dry. This process makes produce last longer as well.

[@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.

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

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

[@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🙌🏼

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@lacrossequeen36]

Watermelon agua fresca!!! SO delicious and refreshing! Just cut the watermelon in chunks and blend it with water and sugar, sieve, and serve chilled. The amount of water and sugar is variable based on your preference and the flavor/sweetness of the watermelon. It also tastes amazing when mixed about 50/50 with pineapple agua fresca 🤤

[@stevensgagarden7587]

Kevin, I bought my first home about 14 mos ago. I tried my first garden (spring/summer) here in North Georgia Zone 7b. I tried corn, green beans, okra, toms, cucumbers, squash and peppers. The garden done ok considering i direct sewed the seeds in the ground. I've been watching your vids and trying to soak up all the knowledge I can. I know i made lots of mistakes. I'm going to try again and implement some of what I've learned. Also, shout out to the Garden Hermit as well, looking forward to watching his videos as they come.

[@rivitraven]

Same! it's been wild how big my plants have grown! My basil plants grew over a yard tall, which is not supposed to be expected, torrential rains brought down some of the stems yesterday, but overall the plant has turned into an absolute unit and I'm excited to see if it will get any bigger!

[@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!❤

[@amberle28]

That loofah veg, my family usually buy the young ones to make into soup. Sliced thick chunks, some bit of sliced garlic, onion and chilli and add a little of vermicelli glass noodles at the end. We usually throw the dried ones, didn't know that it's being used in the shower for some people. Learned something new.

[@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. 🌱👍

[@carsonwilsonfarm]

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

[@Melody-rs7nz]

Any extra greens or peppers you can dehydrate them and use as a dry flavoring to add into other recipes.

[@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

[@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.

[@GiuseppeSan]

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

[@arlinejernigan]

I am obsessed with yours and James channel at the moment. I am a brand new beginner in the garden world, and am in the planning stage. This winter will be me preparing for planting in the spring and to start my journey off, I am going to attempt micro greens.

[@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.

[@therealjojo6139]

It's true I found your channel from the ginger video and I've been hooked ever since! My fav watermelon recipe is mix fresh watermelon, frozen watermelon, mint or basil, lime juice and tequila in a blender. Thats it. The most refreshing summer cocktail you will ever drink

[@frecklemilo9809]

You're an absolute inspiration! I live in suburban Sydney, and I've built (and planted) out 12 raised beds, all inspired by you!

[@katiemoseley470]

Literally can not get enough of this channel! Kevin you’ve inspired to me start my own huge veggie/herb/fruit tree garden. Hopefully my harvest will look like this next year! 💕

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

Also, when you pluck a fig, you should not see the white, milky fluid (sap) at the stem when it is ripe. That milky fluid (which is actually latex) helps to protect the fig from pests. If you do see a little bit of that milky sap, make sure to wash it off well before eating the fig.

[@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!

[@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.

[@judishaffer6927]

Love to watch James & little Tuckmeister too!!! Started back to work a few weeks ago after being laid off for a year because of Covid. You guys kept me going & put me in my garden whether it be actually outside or starting seedlings inside. That's for keeping me sane!!! Oh by the way didn't know loofahs grew on trees!!! 😂

[@staceyk8584]

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

[@Spikadoo3184]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@neilscole]

I really enjoyed your enthusiasm after pulling out the ginger. And I agree, it'll be great in the kitchen!

[@kimjapinga6550]

Even though I have seen it at least a dozen times, it still cracks me up to see you pop up from behind the Birdies bed. Incredible harvest-I particularly liked the ginger harvest.

[@matthewstarnes3845]

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

[@maryferc2571]

I just moved to California from Massachusetts and your videos helped me so much with planning out our garden. I’ve learned so much Thank you

[@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!!

[@wimberley707]

I have a small amount of garden space (right now) so I have not invested any soil for flowers, but really want to, plus I keep buying flower seeds with that in mind! Your harvest bouquet idea really inspired me to designate the space next year -what a beautiful way to celebrate all the hard work! Also, WOW! Super loofah haul!

[@cltinturkey]

This was a banner eggplant year for me. On the pepper front, I had good luck with fish peppers, lesya pepper (heart shaped), Jimmy Nardellos, and finally the red and orange bells are ripening. Also tried ground cherries this year and lettuce leaf basil. The latter produced buckets and is still going strong. I'm starting some cuttings to have indoor plants for (hopefully) fresh basil in winter in Virginia. Loved seeing your bounty.

[@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.

[@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

[@yvonnesnyder4180]

I started ginger this year because of your video. It's just getting going and I can hardly wait to see how much it yields next year!

[@winnieyee3866]

I love how much information you provide on just about everything I would love to grow one day. This summer, we managed to grow a lot of vegetables that my kids loved. They harvested something almost every day. Because of a weird super hot June, some plants did not do so well. The best things the kids loved was sugar snap peas, carrots and cucmelons. We also helped managed our middle school's veggie garden over the summer. Your videos really helped us this year!

[@jimcurt99]

Love your channel- SOO interesting. I started my little indoor herb garden 3 and a half months ago- (an Aerogarden) now I have 7 kinds of Basil, Chives, Dill, Mint, Cilantro, Oregano, Nasturtium, Thyme and Parsley (mostly in pots). All are doing well except the Cilantro- but I'll figure it out. The fresh herbs make my cooking so much better (LOVE to cook). Thank you for the inspiration and the knowledge- keep up the good work!!

[@connorphillips7191]

I think it'd be awesome if you did a video about how to potentially save some seeds and stuff, how to let them go to seed, how to winter over, and then how to start them in the spring to save money, would love to learn more

[@andresibarra9914]

a tip for the poblanos, let them get red and then sun dry them, this way you will get a pepper known as chile ancho, which has a completely different taste than a poblano, and it is used to add color and a subtle taste to salsas, stews, and soups in traditional Mexican cuisine.

[@xXxevilgoatxXx]

Thanks for a great first year of harvests for me! I started gardening in containers at my apartment at the beginning of the year and you're channel has guided me through it, thanks Kevin!

[@chrisinmarin415]

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