LESSONS LEARNED PLANTING A TROPICAL FRUIT FOREST IN WINTER

[@gracealonso275]

You should have a banana circle. Dig a hole and put the Banana's on opposite ends of the hole, fill the hole with mulch and cuttings and loose soil. The banana's will grow their suckers around the circle. As you trim the leaves, put them in the middles, continue to fill the hole with cuttings from your weeding and pruning, they will create nourishment for the banana's and create a grove. Banana's grow from the roots and send babies out. Once they are finished fruiting, they are finished and can be cut down. There should already be replacement trees growing. I cut down the old tree and put it in the circle to feed the new growths

[@geraldinej2789]

It’s not a tree ..;-) it’s a plant !

[@monamorgan9452]

Hon, unless you plan to move your trees in a year or two , they seem to be to close together. I may be incorrect, I often am lol , but you have to account for each trees root system plus the width of each canopy. I walked out of the room to let my puppies outside so I probably missed where you said how much room each will need. You both are such hard workers, your homestead is looking amazing❤❤. And the added ability to help against wildfires last weeks video is wonderful and I’m sure gives you added piece of mind🥰

[@MadnomadM]

Blueberries like very acidic soil. Other berry bushes need lots of room as they will spread far for sure.

[@daisym930]

Love that you are gardening. From the video it looked your little trees and bushes are too close to each other and the wall. Did your spacing account for their size when mature? Also, when they mature, their leaves will cast shade on other plants/bushes/trees. Then there is harvesting, you need room to safely stand, walk around and reach into trees with grabbing tool. Hope this helps.

[@KittyMcGee1001]

What an amazing gift from your viewers. Those trees are literally the gift that will keep on giving for years to come.

[@carlamoss624]

Brittany it’s great to see you doing some practical tasks rather than just Drew all the time , it suits you. I am really looking forward to seeing you pointing the walls in the water mill and many other tasks in the future. Drew does a great job, but it’s fantastic to be seeing you working together. I am sure your garden will be very productive in the future if you nurture it and keep on top of the weeds. ❤️🐈❤️

[@sarahmanning525]

I used to weed whip and kept the grasses off my lower legs using wrapped newspaper then securing with large rubber bands. It wasn't fashionable but did the trick of keeping my pants from getting stained.

[@natasha1369]

I hope you won't mind me suggesting to move your raspberry blackberry bushes and plant them along your driveway against one of the walls. The root system is aggressive and will speed waaaay to much. It will crowd out other plants you have in that area. By year 3 it will be everywhere. It was one of my biggest mistakes along with mint. I will only do them in pots in the future. When planting potted plants always plant the plant at the depth of the top of the soil level that it was in the pot. Not planting the root ball lower or you can possibility rot the stem killing the tree or bush. Also crushing egg shells into a fine powder and mixing it in the soil when planting is great for them and adding it in a circle around it in spring will make it happy. Anyway that's just a bit of help, really getting a how to grow fruit will be you best idea. Or watch many gardening videos like me and then trial and error what you learned. Happy planting!!😊❤

[@deniseyork3651]

70 year old Farm kid here. We started seedlings with seeds from last years tomatoes. When it was time to plant, we striped 2/3 rds of the lower leaves off and planted the roots plus 2/3 rds of the tomato plant. We also would pinch the top of the plant of if it was getting spiky. I still grow tomatoes this way and have more than I can use.

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Kitties look happy, good to see you two outside working your land.

[@lisahelm9016]

I do hope you took into consideration the root spread of the trees that are next to your rock wall. All in all great job on the gardening ideas and purpose.

[@lilfaded247]

Weeding around the fruit trees is so relaxing. As long as my back can take it. Getting your hands in the dirt helps with grounding.

[@l.m.4014]

To become a Gardener.....you have to loose the gloves and FEEL the EARTH. Yes, grounding. (you know what that is Brittany) (unless you are planting something like Roses with Thorns. Haha.)

[@lilfaded247]

@l.m.4014 I love the dirt in my hands, nose, and toes. Natural with nature is so beautiful. Feed your soul, google will feed your brain on how to care for your garden.

[@gerard9900]

Toujours sympathique de voir vos vidéos. Votre maison est atypique. Bravo bonjour de France 🇫🇷 bonnes fêtes de fin d’année

[@PaulWinters328]

A lot people grow strawberries from the outside of baskets. I'd remove a few random small stones from the walls on the terrace and grow the strawberries out of the walls so they aren't on the ground.😊

[@richardthornhill4630]

So nice to see the dream taking shape and becoming a home. Overcoming challenges ... what an Adventure.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

grateful to be able to share with you 💚

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you to our Patrons who help support all that we are doing at our magical watermill AND thank you to all of you just for being here and making this adventure such a joy to share! We love you! Episode next Thursday and Sunday before we take off 2 weeks for the Holidays 😘😘 Mr and Mrs A

[@viviannadz1877]

Coyotes squash makes the best pickles. And there’s lots of green wild superfoods eatables in your backyard that you can learn and use

[@viviannadz1877]

Those are not clovers they are sorrel they are kinda lemony and ask locals which ones are eatable superfood

[@WladimirGalkin]

У нас через 2 недели этиловый заплыв только начнётся

[@TheSmudgley]

Clover is good for the garden it releases nutrients into the ground😊

[@jacquelinejeffs4079]

The clover you can throw in your compost because it’s high in nitrogen and you need that

[@SLOPickings-g1k]

But then will they spread even more?

[@jacquelinejeffs4079]

@ no they use that as a cover crop in the winter time when you’re letting the field rest and you turn it into the ground and tarp it until spring, and it keeps the weed suppressed

[@bevmc5061]

It’s not clover ☘️

[@monicasgh68]

Happy Sunday! What sweet subscribers you have. Maria and Carlos are sweet for such a lovely, generous gift. I bet you are so excited to start taking care of your plant babies and getting your first batch of fruits and veggies.

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Plant passionfruit. It's the ideal climate. Guava trees and papaya trees. Makes a really tasty fruit salad wit the bananas

[@alidabotes6264]

You can plant 4 female banana trees & 1 male tree. Plant many bc you can't gender them until they bloom. The female trees flower against the stem & the males have a green extention with the flower at the end. If you keep breaking off the heads, the arms that sprout forth will give you more fruit. The main stem also grows stronger. Don't allow too many arms bc they get top heavy & the tree can topple over easily. Thin out the fruit for the same reason. Pampino variety is the best. By taking off the crown it keeps the tree lower & if you plant them next to a terrace wall you can pick them from the higher terrace without a ladder. Passion Fruit (Grenadilla) needs a trellis or fence. It only bears fruit the 2nd year. If you can find a Guavadilla, it yields fruit immediately. Once you have them growing, I will let you have a famous recipe for either a shooter or a divine sundowner. You'll be the talk of the town!! 😅😅😅

[@maryhduke2307]

Loquats

[@sandy89107]

The kitties rolling around means they are happy and its so cute to see. I am sure the kitties also love all the property enhancements as they enjoy investigating new things all the time 😅❤

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

They just seem to be living their best lives these days! It’s a joy to witness and be a part of 💘🙏✨

[@marthinuskoekemoer4323]

20:14 bless Britney is really tiny but not afraid to tackle jobs even if that blower is big

[@Baggyarsediver]

In Australia we call the green vegetable Choko, it's a bit bland on its own but it is very good for you, it's a good filler for any dish, just use your favourite flavours with it and it is a nutritious way to bulk out your food. I've heard people blend it with apples cut the same way in apple pies to make the apples go further.

[@Emy53]

You can appreciate what our ancestors did to survive. My father grew up in a farm like environment, but not the children. We were all born in Brooklyn, NY. My dad always planted vegetables in the house. He placed pots byvthe windows and grew certain herbs. I don't have a green thumb but one of my younger sisters does. I love home grown fruits and vegetables. They taste amazing.

[@colleenbalch328]

Yay! sunday funday with Brittany and Drew. :D

[@ceegee2676]

I love the way you vary projects and work in fun/leisure. Living life while building dreams. Just the difference between your old and new campsite is astounding. So fun and calming to watch.

[@sagelavender3281]

Xuxu❤❤❤❤ you cook them, and you can add them to a salad, or a salad itself. The leaf blower is usually heavy… I hope Brittany doesn’t hurt her back!

[@lisaellis5951]

You two are amazing! I'm blown away by what you've accomplished. Every Sunday morning it's my first cup of coffee and you.

[@lauralindmark8379]

We bought a house on an acre in Nevada six years ago. We planted apple, pear and cherry trees as well as a little veggie garden. We have learned something new every year about caring for the plants. And every year is a little different. Some years are better than others. Enjoy the experience!

[@NanetteFoulk]

I'm so wowed by how much progress you have made in the short amount of time you have been there. I know it will be 2yrs soon, but you've done so much in that time. You truly have been blessed with the work crews that have helped. Knowing that you both have worked hard to make your dreams come true is a joy to watch.🥰

[@romlyn99]

In Australia the Chayote Squash is called a "Choko", which is the Cantonese name for the vegetable. If you peel the skin and boil it, then the flavor is mild and very full of water. The longer you let the Chayote grow on the vine, the harder it gets and requires cooking. If you pick it early, then it can be eaten raw like a cucumber.

[@Hazaerdt]

As a big dog person and definitely not a cat person… your kitties are so cute!!!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

This means so much!! They have big personalities and Tom is definitely part dog 😂🥰😽

[@margiemistretta8885]

So glad you learned about the walnut tree. Its an important fact.

[@GlendaHayward]

I grow Chow Chows in South Africa, prolific growers. Lovely to steam and then put salt pepper and butter when cooked. YUMMY. Vine like growth.

[@TorkahPC]

loving the plants! Keep in mind with tomatoes, you want to keep the soil off the leaves, even when watering. be careful not to splash dirty water on them as it can contribute to tomato blight. i usually even take the bottom leaves off the plant so they dont droop down.

[@YanRichards]

By the way although the leaves look similar, you'll find they aren't clover, they are Oxalis 👍 Also just a little tip, You'll find that you are planting many of your plants and trees too close together. The Bananas will grow in clumps and spread anyway but for example the avocado will become an enormous tree. Also, your Kiwifruit are vigorous climbers and can reach lengths of up to 10 meters (about 33 feet) or more. These vines need strong support structures, such as trellises or pergolas, to grow properly and bear fruit. The vines produce large, heart-shaped leaves and can create a lush, green canopy when fully grown. Make sure to provide plenty of space and a sturdy support system to accommodate their growth. They also require regular pruning to manage their size and encourage fruit production. Also advise mulching quite heavily around the plants in your climate to keep the roots cool and moist as they grow, it will really reduce the stress on them as they try to take hold. I'd also try and start a much bigger compost as adding a good layer of compost around the plants and trees under the mulch will help significantly. All will appreciate that but particularly your bananas will need it at least annually for good strong healthy growth as they are heavy feeders and fast growers:) Great to see you lovies exercising those green thumbs and don't be afraid to do a little search about what your plants prefer before planting them there are so many great resources online :) Aproveite!!!!

[@judithierino1377]

You are the sweetest couple,the garden will be amazing once it grows and you can pick your own fruit and veges

[@mcraw4d]

Clover is in the legume family and fixes nitrogen so they can be good around your trees. Unless that Biochar was “charged” by mixing with compost or nutrient liquid mix for about 30 days it can temporarily zap the nutrient uptake as they bind to the charcoal. Might have to do some watering with compost tea if that is the case. Several trees are too close as others have stated. Avocado tree spacing is 15 ft if you are actively pruning and up to 30 feet. They also can get quite tall so they could end up shading the banana trees depending on sun direction.

[@troothseeker7312]

The Chouchou “pronounced Chow-co” in the depression in Australia was used instead of apples for apple pies with sugar to sweeten it up & lemon juice to create the sour aspect (in the North Queensland near the Sugar Plantations) ✨W🥰W what beautiful Human Beings “Maria & Carlos” are giving you those wonderful Walnut & Fruit 🍑🥝🥑🍌Trees to keep your ‘Food Forest’ going along nicely✨ 🌟That is absolutely amazing about the Avocado🥑Seed “putting in your mouth & it will grow with your DNA🧬🌟❤️ 👍💗🥰🌈💫👏👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@chasspence1296]

The chayote squash is really good as a slaw . It does well with citrus vinaigrette and grilled shrimp !

[@lacylobdell7455]

In south Louisiana, we call them mirliton, pronounced “Millie ton”

[@Mary-h2b]

Guys when planting pay attention to the size of the tree's when fully grown. That Walnut Tree grows as big as an Oak Tree. To save yourself digging it up and replanting it, I advise you to rethink the space it's going to need when it's five or ten years in the ground. Berries are ok, they die back and grow each year and trees are very different. Its important to let them have their own space. Think about the shadows from the matue tree's falling on your fruit bushes that needs sunlight to ripen, think about the root structure of the larger trees like walnuts, they will move stone walls etc and the roots can impact on the fruit trees too. 🎉❤

[@gabygaedecke2411]

Your viewers are truly THE BEST.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

THE BEST ❤️

[@MABER_FETT]

"It's what plant's crave" I see you Drew :)

[@lillianfredriksson1890]

😂😂😂

[@stacyramirez7124]

FYI, the one banana tree planted will multiply and will spread. It’s best to plant them in a big open area. I bought a dwarf banana tree planted it beautiful harvest bananas taste yummy but I had to dig it all up because it kept spreading next to my house and next to the fence on the other side. I had a very small backyard area. It’s too sad but lucky you folks have a lot of area to grow bananas. Good luck be sure to move it or you’re gonna have to move your pool.

[@mothermedicinemusic]

Bananas grow better nearest to water - when I ground pools swear, the banana tree loves that so on a lower terrace near your running creek would be ideal and know that when the banana blossom forms, cut off the big purple flower and brew it into a tea (very high in iron) and the whole tree will die and fertilize the ground as more trees sprout up from your root base!

[@laniebug7265]

Gardening is my sanity. Love all you do but this video resonated with me on a snowy day. Reminding me that spring is coming and I’ll be able to get my hands dirty again. Thank you.

[@pamelar5868]

Thanks so much for that little change of pace to town for dinner!❤❤

[@vesnakocoski4486]

Love how you talk to your plants.... I do too... they reward you with the exact same love when they fruit.... ❤ 🪴 😍

[@cerridwenrowan]

Those prolific weeds aren't clover, they're Sour Sobs, an oxalis. They grow and spread through small little starchy bulbs and are extremely hard to control

[@MatildeMoon]

The trees looking great and healthy enjoy the preparation for the garden lots of challenge but you have space to plant them around quite an organic area you are lucky to be able to create and the future will be rewarding keep learning good to see you both thanks for the videos through the years I want to wish you both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year good luck for next year God Bless a hugs for the kitties cheers bye

[@TomiLoveless]

😎😎Try to find Black Raspberries they have healing properties! Very special episode for me. Thank You! 😎😎

[@DaveSlate-q9x]

Drew, I'm glad your injuries are healing well.

[@anneliesjoss]

Your property is turning into a little paradise 🧡 I’m seeing a deck extension, surrounding the pool in the future……..😁? Or around the new container pool 😃 Wow, I had never heard of that avocado trick! So cool! I think you’re supposed to plant trees with the top of the root’s just below the surface. If they come from a nursery in a pot, plant them so the top of the pot is level with the ground, and twice the width of the pot. Am I making sense 🤷🏻‍♀️? Looks like you’re doing it right 😁 That beach scene, wow!!!

[@warmbreeze43]

Merry Christmas. You have such a supportive village there. And all your supportive community members that show up every week for you. I love your channel and all the lovely positive vibes.❤

[@judischarns4509]

That clover is wonderful for your soil. It fixes nitrogen. The green part makes good green mulch. It stabilizes the soils as well. You are building good soil year after year.

[@shortbus3133]

Hey guys! A few comments about that comfrey you have there. It is very prolific. If it gets established, it will spread almost as fast as the clover. But it has amazing medicinal properties! If you had some bigger leaves, you could crumple a few and put them into the bandage on Drew's elbow and it would speed the healing immensely!

[@sewingSue]

to add calcium to your garden, keep egg shells, rinse them, let them dry then crush them. I use a old coffee grinder to powder them. Add them to your tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini etc.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Amazing food. Blessings on your fruit trees and all other plants. Brittany, I love your mentioning the original garden, Eden. Your amazing friends really gave you a huge start to your garden. Great show.

[@jenbale]

In Australia the green vegetable is called chokos, we boil them until soft then cover with butter and pepper

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Walnut trees are known to poison the ground around them to ward off competition, so give it some room to grow alone.

[@helenmedlow2764]

Hi guy's, I'm sooo excited to see you planting, it's so important to get your tree's established. With the Cape Gooseberry (Andy plant, tomatoe) be warned, the roots are huge and really needs to be moved away from the Kiwi... my Gooseberry grew 6 metres wide, round and 3-4 metres high and will drink a lot and take the water from other plants, the flowers are amazing too. They are strong plant's, cut them back hard once after first fruit but here in Australia mine fruited all year round and got bigger each year.

[@virginiahuard7831]

Hi Drew, I was amazed when Brittany returned from Florida and she didn’t even see your ‘poor arm’ in its sorryful state. And I see now the elbow heals better and evidently the trauma to the arm has been healing well, also. I was worried it would stay frozen for a really long time.

[@hlrapoza]

Those elephant ears are stunning! So cool to see them in their native environment - lush! :)

[@miriammuskal5402]

The property It's looking really beautiful You guys are the sweetest🤗

[@lena-roseorlando219]

Lots of planting…hopefully will yield lots of great things. Hope Drew’s arm heals soon.

[@leonasimmons162]

The green thing is called Christophin, its a vegetable, can be cooked with your beef, if you cook your beef and you have a gravy sauce, peel the vegetable and remove a little nut in the inside, then slice the vegetable add to your beef and gravy until its properly cooked. Enjoy.

[@bevmc5061]

It seems to have a different name in every country. 😊

[@kartintoftalid124]

Merry Christmas from Denmark 🇩🇰 🌲🌲🌲

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Merry Christmas!! We loved our time in Denmark ❤ Here's our vlog from 6 years ago...!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ3Fp4WAhbmri7ssi=r5ZngX5bnJOXrRI2

[@margiemistretta8885]

The only fact to learn about your lovely fruit orchard. Is that the plants are to close together. The best thing to do is look up the spread of the plants and plant accordingly

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Yes, we also realized after that we needed to space them out more.

[@romlyn99]

It might be useful to build a trellis and run some vines up the trellis. You can then use the trellis as a wind barrier on one of your terraces. Then put some pavers under the trellis as a sitting area.

[@kimberlyjarvis3439]

It’s a chayote squash. I’m on the keto diet. I use it in stews and soups. Gives the perception of a potato but not the carbs. ❤

[@kellyh8347]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING US OUT WITH YOU!! GREAT JOB WITH ALL THE FRUIT!!🍌

[@miguelmoreno5940]

One important thing. Put the banana tree close to the water and never need to do anything anymore... it's works.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

We don’t hot compost, we built a compost bin using pallets, then toss all of fresh food scraps, pulled garden plants, leaves, grass clippings, egg shells etc in it & let it sit. By Spring, it’s compost. We add it to our beds, then I plant pumpkins or butternut squash in the bottom of the pit. They do amazingly bc the bottom is soil from leaving it year after year. Yes, Comfrey will make a great ground cover for the tree, retaining moisture & fixing nitrogen. Beans, even green beans grow nodules on their roots that fix nitrogen to the soil. So, it’s good to rotate beans with tomatoes. Activated charcoal has been used for raising the acidity, drainage & retaining moisture for 1000s of years.

[@BethKing-w5q]

Overview of your what we call them here in Australia, chokos. My mother grew them but in my opinion had no taste much to them at all. She would boil them I think then put them under the grill with a dap of butter, chopped onions and bacon and that’s what gave them flavour good enough to eat. Apparently they have good nutritional value. Enjoy! Chayote or Sicyos edulis, also known as christophine, mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This fruit was first cultivated in Mesoamerica between southern Mexico and Honduras, with the most genetic diversity available in both Mexico and Guatemala

[@lkn4jolly]

Always best to think, never abandon your brain! It's your most important asset. Think, learn, then do! She means don't just do nothing.. I sincerely hope!

[@Hope-fv3kf]

How sweet is that! Every wonderful thing to eat supplied for your future. I'm thankful for Carlos & Maria that provided this provision,

[@AnnaVasilaraki]

The kitty is doing yoga like it's mommy.😄

[@k.g.saturn]

I am so glad to see you using Biochar! You can make it yourself next time you need to do a burn. And spreading biochar on your upper terraces will help what looks like rock and clay (from what I can see on the videos) become fertile soil.

[@sandrakarls8466]

A walnut tree is going to get HUGE! In 30 years you can sit under his branches! It needs a lot of space and you kind of think about the wide branches, like a house, not disturbing the road or other terasses! Well done!

[@maryhduke2307]

Plus think of the walnut drop zone. Gets messy.

[@shanesykes1235]

When planting trees it is important to keep in mind the size of the tree when mature. This will help with working out spacing. Also permaculture design principles planting the higher need and usage closer say herbs and veg and lower need and usage further, for example, nut trees which could go on your new terraces. For gardening youtube channels like "nearby veggies," Charles Dowding, or Hugh Richards could give you plenty of hints and tricks.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

You can dehydrate those peppers then grind them & use them as a spice.

[@GardeningwithPurpose329]

Hello there, North/Central FL here. 2:46 Chayote is very popular in the Philippines. Chayote taste like green Papaya when sauté or add in soup. You two such a great parents to those adorable kitty cats. I learn something new about seeds thank you! Can you guy's grow cilantro? would be great for salsa with your Tomatoes, Avocado growing would be so good.

[@ginkodragon]

Brittany is so cute using the blower! I got a blower/vac, but it is corded and a little heavy for this 76 year old lady to use. I is tiring, but it is faster than sweeping, racking and picking up the leaves!

[@marcosfigueiredo8515]

Hillside it is a good local to put the banana tree. In Brazil, big plantations of banana tree is at the hill

[@paulstuart8676]

The fruit trees will be great shade in the future. For Table and chairs under too

[@louistorcello3525]

Hi Guys, Congratulations on an amazing 2024. So much achieved. If I could offer a few ideas plant groundcovers on the banks that are slipping. Try juniper or a plant called catmint it has so many uses. The fig next to the mill is ready for taking cuttings. It would help the tree and give you so many new trees. Buy lots of cork trees and find somewhere to start a grove and ask everyone who has worked on the Mill to plant one. As they are a protected species they would be there forever. Wishing you both, your families, fur babies,' builders and viewers a wonderful Xmas and you both a safe, productive and magical 2025. Subscribed and liking from Sydney Australia

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you for the ideas and warm wishes ✨💚

[@michaelhescock2045]

Living in Hawaii I got told all the time that bananas are a plant not a tree. Plus once the give you the fruit you have to cut it down cuz it dies. But a new plant or a few new ones will sprout up out of the routs. So plant them in an area away from others.

[@catherinejowers1318]

Chayote squash can be used as a cooked apple replacement. Diced, cooked with sweetner and a little lemon juice. Then add apple pie spice. We eat low carb and you would never know it isn't apple. Apple crisp, apple waffle, empanadas.....😋

[@fernandaalbuquerque6872]

You definitely have the dream started. Love any planting type videos. Can’t wait to see what you plant next.

[@carlosalbuquerque5672]

Because you all have so much on your plate here is a small heads up about something that might be important. In the sides those new terraces, I see a lot of new eucalyptus trees coming back to haunt you. This is the best time of year to replace them with trees that don’t use so much water and are more fire resistant, like Iberian oaks, holm oaks, cypresses, carob trees, cork oaks, etc. If you don’t do this now, you will have to wait for next year. Like someone said, when is the best time to plant a tree? Last year.😊

[@Feefifum]

Great job on the planting. Just an FYI, comfrey can overtake an area quite rapidly. Your bananas are planted exactly where ours are, next to the pool. We had to cut down our walnut tree, it was at least 40 ft and unfortunately took over our garden (we didnt plant it, previous owners did and didnt account for it size).

[@LeoPestana]

Great, you are doing very good ✌️🙏🙌 God Bless US 👍

[@vesnakocoski4486]

Yes absolutely, container pool.....

[@lfuentes4098]

My mom was from Mexico. She used to grow chayote in our garden. As a child I was adverse to greens so never really tried it. But I do know she use to put it in her soups like a potato. I’m sure that’s how she snuck them into our diet. 😊 Your video reminded me I should try them again as an adult. I’m not as adverse to greens now. 😉

[@TheVeganicGardener]

It's great to see you tree planting as boy do we need more trees but tbh they look a bit too close together unless they are dwarf varieties, of course ... also, it's good not to add fresh compost so the trees send their roots out to look for nutrients, which makes them stronger roots.. and the winter period is always the best time to plant or transplant trees as they tend to be more dormant so get less stressed ...but water them well for the first week or so 😊

[@bethharrington945]

Aww,...what a sweet blessing from your friends. I've never heard sharing our DNA, interesting. Thank you for passing along that information. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@elisavaz429]

Clovers are also a good sign of healthy soil 😊

[@SLOPickings-g1k]

Don't forget the perennial veggie's like artichoke bed, asparagus bed. Plant once and enjoy forever. Like trees and berry bushes they take a couple of yrs to start producing.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you for this, note made 😍🙏❤️

[@marciaaranda4205]

The green vegetable is called chayote here in Brazil. I make it here at home as a salad, in soup and in a soufflé. A delight. !!!!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

In a soufflé! That sounds delicious! I must try this 🤗😘

[@MPine]

When in doubt, plant further apart than you think..Looking good…

[@trinitylcmsdothan5262]

New Orleans Stuffed Mirlitons. Banana’s are very invasive. I found the best way to control them to be a round point shovel to cut back the roots.

[@ΜατίναΚαραγιανιδου]

Guys kiwi are trees. This means that as a tree you need to provide each one the space to grow roots without tangling to the other and have space for the leafage to spread. I mean that you planted them too close. They at least a couple of meters between them.