Mad scientist's homestead is parking size, off-grid system

Former Army tech Larry Johnson has spent his career improving computer and telephone systems so when he saw inefficiencies in how we grow our food, he decided to create a new system for farming your yard. His EZGro garden uses aquaponics, stacked towers, and custom pots to create a high-density vertical garden (HDVG) on as little land as a deck, rooftop, or parking space.
Johnson says the system will grow 700 plants, using 15 towers, in a space of just 2 by 18 feet. Today, he sells kits ranging from single tower patio gardens to 10-tower deck gardens to commercial-sized set-ups like those being used by a Miami football stadium for concession meals, by a Whole Foods Market in New Jersey, and by rooftop farmers in Lagos, Nigeria.
It all began in 1995 when Johnson began tinkering with his quad pot design, crafting a custom container strong enough to hold tomato plants with over 100 pounds of fruit. He then developed an irrigation system that feeds nutrient-rich water from the top of the towers, drips through the pots, and filters out through tubing below to be reused. This closed-loop system uses less than 10% of the water of a traditional garden.
To create a system robust enough for even off-grid farmers, Johnson has spent the last 2 decades developing his trihelix solar windmill. Solar panels are mounted on top of three turbines, known as the "Tri-Helix", which are twisted like DNA strands to catch even inconsistent wind (turbines start turning in winds of just 2mph).
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[@trashmail8]

If you're interested in these types of vertical-axis windmills, be sure to search a bit for: "Savonius wind turbine". This will show you examples of similar turbine designs, which can you even make as a small science project using e.g. a Pringles tube or a (a bit more "serious") using a small section of rainwater pipe. :) Note: make sure you stay safe though! When there are high wind speeds. Under high load (and when no braking/safety mechanism is present) parts can go flying when a wind turbine hasn't been designed/constructed properly.

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Thanks...

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

I did your search and it was all very positive... everything I saw was good???? Maybe I misunderstood your words for a warning???

[@tzenophile]

Savonius (vertical axle) windmills are notoriously ineffective compared to the propeller style ones. They were invented a hundred years ago and there is a reason why they are not widely used. It would have been interesting to get proper test results for this design, but any claim that this design is more efficient than what is producing 99.9999% of today's wind energy production should be taken with a very large spoon of salt.

[@BurninVinyl]

@@tzenophile Depends what you call effective. The propeller ones are installed in a certain position because they know, they studied and have enough data to know where can be efficient. This instead is made to be multi-purpose. By try and error like this fella did, he knows why he choose this instead of the modern one.

[@tzenophile]

@@BurninVinyl I'm sorry, but no, this does not depend on my personal definition of 'effective'. If you want to claim that I'm wrong, please present a single piece of evidence that vertical axis windmills are competitively efficient. They are not. They look cool, which is why people want to believe in them, but they are only used in applications where output is not important, e.g. low-power sensors. If EZGro wants to claim that this is as good as horizontal axis windmills, they have to give us the data. This is pure physics; simple calculations and measurements. Why do you think they don't? It would have been seen as a major breakthrough if they could. But no.

[@robertford5050]

I mean, the way he explained how the whole thing works, it's like he wants you to build your own. Absolute genius.

[@mrs.manrique7411]

Except hardly anyone has time for that, so we’re gonna give him our money! 💸 💸

[@leifhietala8074]

"I ain't in business to get rich. I'm in business to grow food." That right there is the philosophy of a happy, satisfied life.

[@anthonysinclair5721]

If comfy beds and good food were free I wouldn't need money.😎

[@saraohm9753]

I have never agreed with anything more.

[@lonefriar4700]

It is reality after all; most people will never be wealthy. People who disengage from aiming for something so unlikely surely lead less complicated lives.

[@MCRuCr]

That is the most unamerican thing to say ever ...

[@leifhietala8074]

@@MCRuCr I think it's high time we reevaluate what "American" should be, as an ideology. What it has been up to now leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, as an entity America has accomplished a lot but at what cost? The near-annihilation of the entire population of people who originally lived here? Systemic racism so deeply ingrained in our nation's fabric that even now a tremendous portion of the citizens can't even bear to consider whether it happened? Let alone to do anything about it. At one time, the most American thing you could do was to commit to being better: better than nations that oppressed their people, better than appeasers who rolled over at the threats of tyrants, better than our own pasts. We haven't been very committed to that lately, and it shows. We need to fix it. We're better than this. That was the MOST American thing I could say.

[@missyrabbit5250]

he may not be a millionaire, but he lives a rich life. Down to earth, and helping others.

[@yusufbych6308]

To be rich is to be where you want to be and do what you love to do.

[@danielleleclair1125]

Success comes in various forms.

[@doreenwilliams9622]

He said was a millionaire. Clearly he's much happier living his best life without the millions...

[@gwyn.]

He probably worked his ass off when he was one, tired of it all and decides to go for a different path. Since he did all the system of his hydroponics, he could be an engineer when he was younger.

[@ConservativeHippie420]

Dude if defiantly a millionaire. Did you see the prices of the things on the website? That doesn't mean he hasn't worked hard for where he is at tho.

[@norbertcobangbang7878]

This guy is absolutely and amazingly genius. I hope one day I can replicate what he did to his garden especially the awesome pots.

[@theodore3290]

@Eli Ellington make sure that the bottles you would be using are thick enough, as the man said, if the palstic is too thin, then the plastic will break

[@karenzkilab7678]

I like the part when he said he's happy if he see other people succeed😇👍 kudos to you sir!

[@thegroove2000]

Well he should share his schematics and plans for others to replicate for more affrodable options.

[@trevordeane3940]

Kalma!

[@RoCkShaDoWWaLkEr]

@@thegroove2000 his schematics? What he's doing is very very basic and could be replicated easily

[@Schoolship.]

"the last thing a farmer wants to do, is to buy his main investment every year.." *Bayer's terminator seeds has left the chat.

[@ichadc]

That got me thinking, this guy should apply his mind to a easy de-seeder system too, then it will go full circle.

[@jbbolts]

@@ichadc its a wonder monsanto hasnt bought him out yet

[@paulinelarson465]

@@jbbolts WHY would anybody sell out to Monsanto so that they can destroy your good work ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

[@jbbolts]

@@paulinelarson465 dont ask me.... they do own a lot of whats out there ...you build up a company.... say they offer you a million for it? not enough? $2m? not enough?... 5... 10? they have cash is not an issue for them and everyone has a price...

[@MacallyStar]

@@jbbolts Not everyone has a price lol clearly this man does not

[@nutsbutdum]

This guy is on another level of off-grid.

[@SerielThriller]

He is the grid

[@TinyGiantLifeStyle]

Hydroponic fertilizer is from the grid.

[@tzaylor]

I wonder how much he spends on his chemicals every month

[@larryjohnson6646]

@@tzaylor It's easy to figure, A tower can drink up to 1 gal a day. I have 50 towers so that is 50 gal a day in 30 days, that would be 1500 gal a month. It takes 8oz of minerals to make 100 gal of food so we are looking at about 7.5 lbs of minerals. We use a 5 gal pail set (50lbs) every 6 months which cost about $250 so that’s about $42 a month. That is far less the the cost of the food that is produced. We will get about 10 lbs of food per week per tower when in production. We have a small farm stand at the curb and will sell about 400 lbs of tomatoes a week at $2 a pound. We grow other crops as well but tomatoes are in high demand here so we have 40 towers of tomatoes.

[@tzaylor]

@@larryjohnson6646 thanks for that great info. And for the incredible work you are sharing.

[@Brandon-w3o]

"I'm not in the business to be rich, I'm in the business of growing food and helping people"... God bless you sir! We need more people like you!

[@renzcz]

Helping and empowering other is the new rich!

[@jeremywags]

That was determined to be a lie!

[@josiahhill4993]

7:00 "I've been a millionaire and lost it. It ain't what it seems to be." I like this guy.

[@Kevin-tz2lv]

I'd probably have to tell myself that too if I had it and lost it

[@beebob1279]

I'd like to experience the millionaire part at least once in my life

[@josiahhill4993]

@@beebob1279 but this guy did it for you so that you wouldn't have to.

[@beebob1279]

@@josiahhill4993 But, I'd like to experience it first hand.

[@mikaelohman9839]

@@josiahhill4993 no he did not. What he talks about is complete bs. He is what many would call a fraud.

[@thatonemothafacko]

That circuit breakdown of the VAWT was worth the video alone!

[@ricki530]

Hello Kirsten! I wanted to thank you for making these wonderful videos. The really get us closer and closer to a better world by spreading extremely useful information and inspiring all of the viewers. You have beautiful children and you are giving them the best education that one can have. Thank you for sharing and being a beautiful human being! Much love from Puerto Rico!

[@janinafisher101]

Don't you just love a mad scientist who is passionate about making better things that make things better? I could definitely use one of these systems!

[@joshuamc96]

In the description you call it aquaponics, but it's a hydroponics set up. Aquaponics = living fish in the system and their waste water is used to water the plants. Hydroponics = adding the minerals and trace elements to the water, not using living organisms for it.

[@mieszkogulinski168]

@@sirwizalot7164 How would you use beneficial bacteria in a hydroponic/aquaponic system?

[@susanbonney8455]

I thought he had soil.

[@samthe1337man]

Hydroponic and aquaponic systems do not use soil.

[@sahajdhungana1140]

Yeah it’s not even hydroponics it’s just a super efficient watering system.

[@Youchubeswindon]

He had a mix of soil and soilless, so fundamentally as per Sahaj's comment, its an automated watering system that gets feed dosed, and some of the plants are hydroponic. The RO he talks about doesn't even produce the nutrients, its a water filter, I would assume its cleaning either ground / well water or lake / river. Maybe he's concerned about the town water chlorine, seeing as there is almost zero vermiculture, lacto basilicas or mycorrhizal / saprophytic funghi to break it down.

[@tkx86]

His passion and dedication is just awesome. I strive to become half the man Larry is. God bless you mate.

[@shelleynobleart]

Ms. Dirksen, thank you for each of your videos. They are all important and purposeful work much appreciated.

[@mjwells100]

Wow! I admire this man so much. He’s a genius to be able to come up with his system. I especially admire him because he said he wasn’t in the business for $$; he said “I just want to help people.” God bless him.

[@Markus_V7755]

After 30 min his webpage is down. This man is great.

[@MartinsMiculis]

Its still hardly accesible even now, from Europe.

[@Szaone]

Can you explain?

[@DeLaSoul246]

@@Szaone tons of people are suddenly interested in his products all at once after this video was posted. Probably just overloaded the, perhaps, relatively modest computer servers he uses to host the site.

[@Szaone]

@@DeLaSoul246 Thank you my friend.

[@MartinsMiculis]

@@Szaone Im in Europe, so when i click on website it takes 30-60sec for website to open. After clicking on any other link in website like shop or products, it takes again, same time.. i mean, a lot of time for todays speeds. Shortly - it is super super slow website for me to browse.

[@codyhunt8896]

this man has figured out life ..anyone who watches this can take something from this video ..amazing!!!

[@andresmoves]

It is incredible what you can do when you focus your attention into something

[@pabloherman8836]

This is invaluable information on how we can rebuild society.

[@kirstendirksen]

Larry just emailed that he is working to boost performance on the site so it should be back up soon. He is also going to enter the comments section here.

[@nicolasboullosa]

Awesome 😎

[@Szaone]

Thank you.

[@rebeccastora8398]

Fantastic! I would love to utilize his system!

[@ShannaraAK]

Thanks. Been wanting to bookmark it for Alaska!

[@fordablues]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been searching for something like this that I can grow a whole lot of food in an off-grid setting.

[@laetitiavanbecelaere9654]

Thank you for all your hard work Kirsten! There is so much to learn and I am learning so much through your channel. Human potential is extraordinary and when we work with nature, we can truly create sustainable living spaces that promote the well-being of all.

[@PlanetMojo]

We are working toward this on our farm, but we are in a much colder climate. We are also restoring the endangered oak savanna habitat on our land and that takes time as well - but if everyone does something, the world will be a better place 😊

[@marinigrey4913]

Yes I am also in an seasonal area so I'm thinking about using this with a high tunnel of some sort.

[@PlanetMojo]

@@marinigrey4913 My buddy grows year-round here in Wisconsin using solar panels to heat his greenhouse. I'm going to have to get with him and see how he did it. This is a great system and I'd like to use it 😊

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Watch her video “oranges in the snow “ to see a wonderful greenhouse ❣️

[@PlanetMojo]

@@virginiaallisonpeck2517 Thank you Virginia, I'll do that! 😊

[@wownewstome6123]

I'm not saying this is your answer, but I thought the vid was interesting: "Combustion-Free Hot Water at the Whole Systems Research Farm" (It's from 2013, so I'm sure they've done more since filming this.)

[@adkid683]

WOW I've been seeing her videos for the past couple of years, and this is one if not the best one! The Scientist should be reverse engineering UFO's this dude is truly special.

[@hempalchemy9955]

This is so needed in our community with only 2% of the populace growing their food we all know what's gonna happen Thank you for sharing this ; I will share with everyone I come in contact with

[@3ternalvigilance262]

That was impressive. His wind setup just blew my mind. Very good video, thank you.

[@RalphAnthonyCBasco]

You’d think it’s a local mom and pop backyard operation. Little did I know this is a global thing run from this backyard.

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

Amazing! I did a hydroponics project with a friend of mine in seventh grade for a science fair, that was back in the early 60s. People did look for healthy alternatives to growing food and living communities in the mid-sixties, and that was very much a part of the hippie movement, in the late 60s, early 70s.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

I can’t help but wonder if this would have taken off more for home gardeners back then if work hours hadn’t become so long in this country. Most employers think they own the people that work for them now, and people have nothing left after finishing their crazy hours, so they watch a little Netflix to turn off their brain and fall asleep. (If anything, the pandemic has made it worse because it’s easier for supervisors to dump more work without looking you in the eye.)

[@lexpox329]

@@aliannarodriguez1581 its up to the people to refuse to work more. There has to be a balance.

[@Vietkiter]

This has to be your best and most informative segment yet

[@catherine4077]

This old gentleman is a legend. Dedication to his cause is admirable 💯 From 1990, I seem to see how vertical farming ideas come from.

[@enkiimuto1041]

I am very glad people are starting to use vertical wind turbines again, they were great for a reason

[@ElephantsRusify]

Love this guy's heart ❤ good soul. World needs more men like you!

[@notflanders4967]

im AMAZED! The alternators and the turbines... the antennas.. of course the pots/towers along with the whole hydroponic system. I really wanna be his friend/neighbor or something. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertvanbuskirk3492]

We need more people like this He has definitely found a new customer 👍

[@pawlet]

Wow. The turbines and alternator are mind blowing.

[@pawlet]

The turbines look like the double helix DNA.

[@shelleynobleart]

Love the design of the turbines. Looks exactly like the future to me. I think Kirsten just gave us a preview 50 years ahead.

[@tzenophile]

@@shelleynobleart Except that they were invented by Savonius in the 1920s, and are not as efficient as the classic horizontal axis design. That is why they are not used, except for cases where output/efficiency does not matter. I thought they looked cool too, but then I started digging around. . .

[@christophvonwaldhuf]

very inefficient design 20% efficient Savonius Rotor you get 40% with with smaller blades like airplane wing Darrieus Design

[@lorenzo42p]

yea, really. hundreds of watts from each of those, maybe in the peak of a hurricane. they're not high production turbines. the classic style is used much more often because it works. even if the turbine has to turn to face into the wind, that's not hurting production so much as it is auto tuning the production and getting the most out of it. these vertical ones on the other hand, they're good because wind can come in from any direction, but when they're lined up like he has them... well, you've ruined the only benefit that style of turbine has.

[@jaredocana649]

See a man like this is one i think we can all agree is an honest man. He can sell you for his own gain because he has the product, but he would much rather just makes sure it really does benefit others rather than to be selfish like other business owners

[@juliahelland6488]

I have to say that this interview is by far the most interesting! I have to say he's an Einstein to boot! 💯

[@sandym4317]

This guy is brilliant! Seriously he’s on another level. I’m definitely buying his system for myself. Thanks for sharing.

[@cutiepoodle]

To the child at the end who says, “it looks like a 🎃 pumpkin,” thank you 🙏 because I was wondering WHY it is called a cinderella tomato 🍅

[@resourcefulgirl]

Very cute :)

[@chezmoi42]

My gran always said, "There is no such thing as a stupid question."

[@williamwoody7607]

From the mouths of babes.

[@cool7654321]

LOL right!! I was wondering that too, i appreciate the child's innocent curiosity

[@joegrayii]

This is amazing. Can’t wait to support them by buying their system

[@OzavoguAbdul]

Seeing that he has a market for rooftop farmers in Lagos Nigeria has me stocked!!

[@kennywilliamson]

i saw this guy years ago and wrote to him, never replied. His windwill dna shape i remember him saying he could get 400 watts off each. Thanks for putting this up, now i have foundhim again.

[@galactikbutterfly]

The real innovation is the alternators. I want some of those!!!!

[@dusk1947]

The nutrient and fertigation of the system is basic hydro or aqua-ponics. But yes, that pot design is beautiful. I absolutely want some after seeing this. Thank you for the awareness.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I came for the garden and stayed for the improved wind generators! What a guy!! I think you need to work on the title, there is so much going on here.

[@cekfraun]

This man is a genius. I don't know if I'd be able to manage all of the hydroponics system with the pumps and tanks and plumbing involved, but I love how efficient his system is for growing tons of food!

[@H4rleyBoy]

We tried this early this year, we just hung a bag from a gate and put a tomato plant in it, worked really well, so we will do it again next year, just one as that yields enough for the two of us.

[@enzofarias6717]

I hope that the rest of the world can adopt this man's beautiful and efficient creations to make the world a completely better place. What he has created can single-handedly change the entire world for the better.

[@lalat5899]

This man deserves a kiss from every human on the planet. Just wow!!😮

[@roxannareneerantz638]

❤ what the veggie section at the store SHOULD LOOK LIKE! Fresh, no preservatives.

[@_lslvr]

I'm an ex-Software Engineer turned house builder and homesteader wannabe. I'm saving this video for when the time has come!

[@arifali6762]

I’m running out of words since his amazing work is out of world! 🙏👍❤️👏from Virginia 🇺🇸

[@joeymaas3329]

I feel like I’ve been waiting my entire life to see this. The possibilities are endless

[@taylorkalsey8620]

This is what we call a good video

[@pinealism]

Living legend, basically a one and done manufacturer with design transparency. He may or may not care about being a millionaire but he deserves it.

[@lunardiinferi6114]

Good for those who can afford it. A single patio version starts at $499. If someone can afford that, awesome to grow your own food. Maybe it will help get more people into gardening.

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

You spend that on groceries for 1person for 6 months you can make your money back quickly if you think ahead... or try to save up... food is never easy 💔💖❤️hang in there you’ll get it if you try...

[@lunardiinferi6114]

@@virginiaallisonpeck2517 I spend maybe $100 on groceries. I have a garden actually..Permaculture in the ghetto I call it. Turned my small yard into food production. Organics is too expensive to buy.

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

@@lunardiinferi6114 I was just trying to be encouraging... I wish you the best...

[@lunardiinferi6114]

@@virginiaallisonpeck2517 I wasn't offended. no worries

[@LiLBitsDK]

if you look a little closer you can get 50 pots for $499... that is 25 towers that you build yourself

[@erNomic]

The world needs more of these people. Passionate innovators not businessmen.

[@loturzelrestaurant]

You can do your Part, man. Watch, like an most importantly SHARE the climate-coverage of UpisnotJump, Hbomberguy, OCC, Climate-Town, Some More News, Second Thought, and Not Just Bikes.

[@erNomic]

@@loturzelrestaurant I'm subbed to 2nd though, but thanks I'll check out the others too. I would recommend Michael Hudson the economist for some other important perspectives.

[@resourcefulgirl]

You have to love engineers! I am using a tower system with grow lights inside which I love. I'm going to be building on acreage and I want more of these for the greenhouse. I'll definitely look into his products. These are great for boomers. I'm still in my 50s but have already had 2 knee replacements. These provide a creative solution to avoid the back-breaking job of gardening straight into the ground. I'm going to be either designing or purchasing a system I can use in my 70s and 80s. The beauty of building your own home is that it can be designed around your needs as you age. This also allows one the opportunity to create a property that works for you. Healthy, clean food is essential because the systems we are used to are changing. Seed shortages and global friction doesn't help. Additionally, all countries are moving toward a technocracy so being prepared for disruptions is key.

[@larryjohnson6646]

I am right there with you, my wife and I are 63 and the last thing I want to do is work hard and all day for food. Also as a side note our gardens are are used at the Volunteer Way in New Port Richey FL, It is a food bank where the garden is maintained by handicapped personnel and feeds 22,000 people a month

[@MaLiArtworks186]

He is so smart! Proud of him!

[@jason0hawke]

I love watching your videos! It’s really inspiring and gives me hope for the future. I love seeing ‘regular’ folks learning how to save our planet.

[@juliem9096]

Kirsten! Thanks so much for bringing awareness of all the different sustainable homes & gardens that you have found... always looking forward to your videos! Great job lady.

[@monical6949]

I really like how he leaves the purslane growing in with his peppers!

[@Geonious]

If nothing else, this was a good infomercial! This video blew up his website and currently can't access it. He needs a bigger off-grid internet box! This system would be perfect for the lettuce technique called "Cut-and-Come-Again".

[@callemdavies8992]

Oh man - I could watch this guy all day!

[@divergentsenior]

I love his energy, passion and innovation. His Tiny Farm idea, if added to a fish aquaculture component could go a long way in small communities to allay any food “insecurity”. I would put one of the power systems on my cabin, but I have not gotten response when trying to contact him, however. Hoping it is just because they are super busy.

[@LaLadybug2011]

This man is SO smart-so blessed. I hope he makes his million(s) back-he deserves it.

[@shakejones]

Renaissance man - brilliant! thanks for sharing!

[@DillerDallerDuller]

He is also practicing renaissance dentistry

[@tivhal]

A rare kind of person. Not only is he a problem solver, we got quite a few of those, but he also sees and understands deeper systematic problems in our society. All these people today look for a way to escape the numbing grip of todays society, but then they just try to get up on the hierarchal ladder. This guy though actually thinks outside of the box and tries to change the way things are done for the better of everyone

[@leppardess]

That is jaw droppingly amazing! I wish that I could afford to buy a system like that. I really love the concept of stackable planting.

[@JudgeDredd_]

I think I like this system the best. For me, it has the best balance between a natural food forest and maximizing the yield with the amount of effort I’d want to apply along with the circulation of the system and energy creation use/resupply. I love it. I’d love to create a vertical hydroponics system coupled with a small animal farm on about 50-100 acres here in Oklahoma.

[@bludaizee24]

I wonder how this place is doing today? I hope they're OK. It would be nice to see an update video.

[@sparkysmalarkey]

I wish I would have found this channel 10 years ago, so much guidance with proof of concept. You've got yourself a new subscriber.

[@studiomwg]

Astonishing. This guy is brilliant and determined.

[@briannelsen148]

It's always fun to find videos with my nickname on them. Mad scientist. Very nice setup good looking garden

[@chrisripplinger]

Great video! Some questions for Larry: - How do I duplicate your recirculating design and what minerals or fertilizers would I need to add and when? I feel like you could do an hour-long video just on that part. - I'm not keen on tomatoes, what other plants would you recommend for these pots? Potatoes? Carrots?

[@MrMaltavius]

Potatoes and carrots grow IN the ground. So you'd need to empty the pot all the time. Check the web page.

[@staralioflundnv]

@Chris Ripplinger --- On the potatoes, one option is using those planting bags with handles (they can be found online in many sizes and are for above ground). I haven't checked the EZ Gro website as to if they offer their own nutrients or sell other brands, but start there, and if EZ Gro doesn't offer such for sale, then check your local hydroponics suppliers or online. Nutrients are specific for the types of plants, so take care on that. I'm not big on tomatoes either, so I feel you on that one. An aside, is that you on a quad in the sand dunes?

[@Kier4n99]

Cannabis. Cash crop.

[@SHAZAMYOUNGORDER]

You are part of what the world needs.

[@LauraSomeNumber]

"They always find the wind" cut to six turbines completely still.

[@betsyolsson-mackowski7682]

I noticed that too. I really think it demonstrates why an ideal system for generating energy is both local and diverse. We need multiple sources of sustainable energy (wind, solar, wave, etc.) + efficient batteries to store energy so it can be used later. I believe it can be done but the whole industry needs massive support and investment. I love that Kirsten is helping to get this Larry Johnson's message broadcast. @EZGroGarden @EZGro

[@miyounova]

if there is no wind to find, there's just no wind. But when there is wind, it's good to know the turbines will be ready quickly, specifically because it might not last long.

[@lorenzo42p]

that style turbine is good because it works with wind from any direction, but he put them in a line so they can only accept wind from the front or back. kinda defeats the purpose. better to have them spread out and up higher, not grouped together in a row at ground level.

[@PedroPetracco]

The ones in Buenos Aires were blastin', tho! 16:47 Also hybrid.

[@SCComega]

@@betsyolsson-mackowski7682 Agreed, though I think that small modular nuclear reactors need to be added to the mix of renewables as a scalable power source to offset fossil fuels. Renewables get a lot of hype, but next-generation nuclear is held back by a lot of regulatory hurdles and there isn't as much public awareness of such in comparison. The only way we can bring down our net carbon emissions to reasonable levels IMO is by making use of all options available, and nuclear is one of those options.

[@manuelmarrujo8197]

It’s good to see that he’s using his powers for good.

[@krestovozdvizhenskiy]

This all looks wonderful and amazing only for newbies. With this amount of foliage and density of plants I wonder if he collects any significant crop.

[@yairvsync]

It's not that hard to use your hands and move some branches to pick up fruits. As you can see, the area is not big at all and anyone can pick all the fruits alone in probably an hour.

[@TomBedlammusic]

What an amazing guy! Very inspirational for my future homestead!

[@callistacantville2377]

Hi! Love the inginuity... Would be very interested in seeing how you're holding up with the current storm in Texas, hope all is well

[@nobelman9367]

I want to take his Master class. His knowledge and positive service to others attitude will help mother Gaia to heal. Much love and light to you🙏🏽

[@MyWTFName]

Wow, simplicity outperforming complex systems, what a great mindset he has.

[@mariadolores8468]

Plants look strong well done hydration feed lines

[@uncommonsense5876]

Fascinating. Love people who think creatively and then make it happen.

[@gavinddd2070]

I can’t get his website to open. Kirsten. I absolutely love your content.

[@xyzsame4081]

I hope you tried again, his website was overwhelmed (people commented on it), so many people were interested. (Might get a better provider that hosts his website and shop).

[@SamuelSuicide67]

"Im not in business to get rich, im in business to grow food" - a true hero!!

[@mr.skipper4544]

Wow He's definitely taking us into the future of farming, in a very green clean way Thank you for sharing 👍

[@nealheder]

"It's always gonna turn", he says, in front of his desperatly motionless wind-turbines. But very nice work, very inspiring. Thx !

[@RedSntDK]

Not to mention that regular wind mills don't spend most of the time searching for the wind..

[@facelessdrone]

@Aquatic Ape like you're any better, the joke here is you, looking at one man's success and pathetically trying to take away from it.

[@MrMonero]

OMG this video has blown my mind. Every now and then your channel just puts out a piece of content that literally gets me more excited than I can relay into words. I need to talk with Larry 🙏🏻

[@perpetualmotion8090]

Absolutely stunning! This is the lifestyle I yearn for, but can't escape my horrible apartment. All I have left is to just dream.

[@torceridaho]

begin by moving in the direction you want to go. today, begin, even if it is just the smallest of steps. keep moving, you'll get there....

[@Nerd3927]

As long as you are able bodied, there is always a way out. I chose to live on a boat and sold the appartement. You have to dump most of your Possessions to be Free. If this is your thing, you could go WWOOF for a while.

[@perpetualmotion8090]

@@torceridaho Thanks for the encouragement, but I'm a single retired woman on a small pension. Wished I would have discovered this kind of life back in my youth.

[@perpetualmotion8090]

@@Nerd3927 Thanks! I wish I could, but I'm a little too old to do that.

[@judyofthewoods]

There are communities of all kinds, and maybe there is one you can join, possibly rent and /or contribute in kind with skills or services. I just watched a video yesterday of an eco community with a number of retired individuals. It's worth checking, if that's your dream. The YT video is called "Mindful EcoVillage's Legal Tiny Houses & Natural Built Homes" by the "Tiny House Expedition" channel (link won't post).

[@monical6949]

I would love to hang out and learn from this guy! He's fascinating. What a brain!

[@11nica5]

It’s a shame that society don’t recognize people like him as heroes of humanity. We all have a lot to learn from him.

[@judyvaughn761]

You are a fabulous person you are not trying to get rich you are trying to help people grow food I think that's great wonderful video pass it around to our friends

[@bioswars8827]

These people are true Eco Guards, God bless them and their actions.

[@irenabe973]

Very informative. Great video. Nice piece. Thank you! 🐢

[@aicram62]

I saw these type of blades on a video laying horizontal on the roof of a building. I can not find that video anymore. So I'm glad to find this because I want to put it on my vehicle.

[@xtra8dj]

Wow, fantastic, thank you!

[@Mattdotnfo]

My grandpa has been using these pots on his property since the mid 2000s and is still using them.