No dig with Charles Dowding, showing his fourth summer at Homeacres

The result in summer 2016, of using mulches to transform 3/4 acre (0.3ha), from weeds and grass to intensively cropped vegetables for market on 1/4 acre, using organic methods, no synthetic chemicals. Plus I show you the fruit trees, flowers, compost heaps, undercover spaces and dig/no dig trials.
In South West England, 51N temperate oceanic climate, "zone 8" but summers are 5 or 6.
Camera and editing by Edward Dowding edowding.net.
For a concise written summary of this approach, see my Diary
www.charlesdowding.co.uk/produ... with strategies for no dig success, timings of associated sowings, hoeing and mulching, and beautiful photos of this garden.
My online course about no dig explains the process in depth. It includes 20 videos you will not find elsewhere: charlesdowding.co.uk/product/...
Links to related videos by Charles:
No Dig Abundance at 5m50s www.youtube.com/watch?,v=HATC...
Sowing & Planting into surface compost at 6m15s • SPRING SOWINGS Sowing ...
Midsummer harvests at 6m50s • Midsummer harvests of ...
Clearing & replanting at 7m55s / watch v=PdjtNPKd6ro
Harvesting at 10m45s • When to pick and how t...
Propagation undercover at 16m10s • SPRING SOWINGS Propaga...
Hotbeds at 16m20s • Hotbeds - an old way t...
Second sowings at 15m20s • In summer, second sowi...
Salad leaves through winter at 16m40s • Salad leaves through w...
Experiments in sowing and growing at 18m15s • Experiments in sowing ...
Growing courses at Homeacres • Charles Dowding Growin...
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[@erichyde2581]

The reason this man is so happy is because he hasn't dug anything since 1976.

[@daltonjudd95]

I’d bet my last dollar this man hasn’t been angry or upset since before 1975. I envy his energy and garden! I am constantly getting flustered with my garden or something involving the garden (pest, droughts, late shippings of needed items). I would love to see a video of his “mistakes” or “trying” times if he has any at all.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks. See Problems video, and weedkiller!!

[@martinbright7102]

I was on the verge of giving up my allotment due to having multiple sclerosis it being quite a heavy clay soil, and the prospect of digging it again was daunting. Then up popped a Charles Dowding video. I now can see a future in my gardening. Thankyou Charles

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

How lovely to hear your optimism Martin and I wish you successful gardening

[@bolivarianaleal6725]

Wish best for you. 👏👏👏👍.

[@user-gp8vt5sr4p]

Милый , незнакомый друг ! Желаю вам хороших успехов в работе в саду - огороде .У вас все получится .

[@bettinaripperger4159]

Martin keep on keeping on. The more you can get out there .. the more it will keep you young

[@sullysspirit]

❤❤❤

[@user-mh7iu6oq4y]

He is like Bob Ross of gardening, he and his creation are full of joy and beatiful tranquility as well)

[@jenpetunia]

This video has my three favorite things in life- gardens, beautiful music,, and an inspirational human being. Thank you, Charles. 🌼

[@KathleenJean53]

This video was so gentle, so peaceful. Imagine if each of us did a little bit of this?

[@josorr]

The first guy who did was crucified.

[@marcsduk]

Smmerset England you imagine how much will cost that kind of property :o

[@sandraburgermeister1365]

Kathleenie Beanie no more rainforest

[@ElderandOakFarm]

@@marcsduk you dont have to do anything that big!

[@genli5603]

Can't go on vacation or visit family or friends during the summer. Have to drop other hobbies. It's not for everyone.

[@AnimalFarm341]

My almost 9 year old, has decided she really like your videos and wants to be a “farmer” like you!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

That is awesome! Please say hello from me.

[@paulamoonphd7190]

Your garden is pretty. I always wanted to plant mix (tall, short, different color) flowers in my garden. Now, I know is possible.

[@colletzolah]

My name is Graça Nunes and I am not fluent in English. I'm using Google Translator. Very grateful for the information!

[@mingsong]

I love how soft spoken he is. Like a typical English gent

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thankyou

[@fatimahqueen3611]

Agree with you, send love and peace from Indonesia to all of you

[@fatimahqueen3611]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig Oh My God I'm the new subcribe here,so many thank for you Sir to share how great videos to us.

[@grimaldus1967]

@@chefyota9037 Shut up you Pratt! Every single civilisation since the beginning of history has committed extreme violence against other civilisation. It's not unique to the English/British.

[@tutikmariani1836]

I need man like that ❤

[@notaras1985]

dude i'm jealous of your life. building such a garden feels like a dream.

[@theTORTUGAZUL]

It will always be a dream unless you actually put some effort into doing it yourself.

[@bhusanrai9339]

i would be blessed if i could get an opportunity to work and learn with him.......Everything is so beautiful, mesmerizing

[@ediblegardening]

This must be one of the most well planned and designed vegetable gardens that I have come across.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

😀

[@traktorworks3200]

there is a palace in heaven for people like you charles.

[@katherinec1003]

I'm swooning over this garden. It's beautiful and well cared for!

[@haslundk]

Katherine Landreth u

[@matthewpalm7071]

Katherine Landreth u

[@iyanla647]

I find so much inspiration in your channel, there is no one thing I don't like. Fabulous images, great explanations, your positive attitude, the simple and effective way you teach your knowledge, the love for gardening and life, soil, plants, wildlife... I like a lot re-watching your videos to see things from a different perspective. I see a lot of interesting gardening channels on You Tube, but for me you're my no.1 Hope you live many healthy years ahead. Thank you a lot for sharing. Your channel is a therapy.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Lovely to hear thanks

[@yoelbeche6213]

What a beautiful garden you have here sir!! It's attractive,well organized and producing a lot of food. I'm so inspired by it. May God bless you and your family and grant you a long life to enjoy even more.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So nice of you Yoel 💚

[@yoelbeche6213]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig You're welcome sir!! 💚

[@RobertaAdesignbyhumans]

The best and most calming video ever, I miss England in this respect. Wonderful information as I was dreading having a large garden. (I saw my mum working hard on hers) :). A huge thank you for sharing this with us!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad you enjoyed it and yes gardening can be so joyful

[@inesribeiroify]

Wow ..You live in paradise Charles!!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Time and time again, I come back to this video. It's a work of art.

[@petervanzyverden]

Thankyou Charles, a joy and inspiration to watch your passion in action!

[@permaculturebyprati9047]

Wow! Sustainable gardening in such a picturesque location. Beautiful!!

[@pinkypromise2548]

I love how your garden looks like!!!!

[@flowergrowersmith449]

I grew a big patch of flowers this year and could have watched all day the fascinating insects that turned up! It's unbelievably beautiful!

[@HHHSOHS]

Anything in particular or lots of different ones? Looking for ideas...

[@juventinavergara6754]

Thank you very much. I need someone like you that help me to begin my garden.

[@tseringlama1361]

His voice is very soothing.

[@NimanthaDias]

You don't have a garden. You have a wonderland. Respect :)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Nimantha

[@cozycasasmr4510]

Charles is such a precious soul!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🌱

[@margreatrenitha8990]

Lot of patients , hard work and love for plants is need to do such a beautiful garden.

[@helenfielding7870]

This is a stunningly beautiful video. You have inspired me so much.. I am in the process of turning my allotment in to no dig. Am now completely obsessed with making and finding compost! Thank you for turning a bleak looking world in to one full of promise again. I only wish I'd discovered you years ago.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Wonderful! I wish you success Helen, thanks

[@gailelizabethreynolds7913]

Hello from America! I live near Yosemite National Park. Thank you for your wonderful example of good living.

[@marvinahoots7849]

I live near Yosemite also, just outside Mariposa. We have some unique challenges in this area.

[@sarifahbahrun5676]

Gail Elizabeth Reynolds belusxc

[@sokol5410]

Wow, you live in a beautiful place too!

[@juliehowes5292]

It is obvious you are loving what you do :-)

[@shakengrain1942]

Found your channel about a year ago, and started immediately. My 5 small beds in small fenced suburban backyard are brimming with lush green goodness. Already enjoying 2nd round of salads, brassicas, and first ever pea shoots - glad to have them during pandemic quarantine still active on April 26. Can't wait for the tomatoes to ripen. Zone 8a Southeast USA. A young man cuts my grass and helped me carry in and place the bags of compost/soil over cardboard. (Small gate, cannot get vehicle through fence gate to back.) He helped also put down cardboard and pinestraw for the paths. He keeps asking questions and is frankly amazed that I didn't dig anything. He's engaged, and I believe ready to start his own no dig garden as he prepares for their new marriage. He already saw how simple it was firsthand and commented, "And if you ever move, there's nothing to tear down. Just spread it out and the buyer has a fertile back lawn if he doesn't garden." Thank you for all you taught me! Gives me much pleasure just to go out and observe. Here today rewatching this video - one of my favorites along with the propagation ones -- wow, over 2.6 million views. Congratulations!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

How nice to read this. And wonderful that you are training the next generation to simpler and better ways :)

[@gautranggauen6724]

This is the life I dreamed .A house holds lots of flowers. A lush green vegetable garden. Always have clean vegetables to use for cooking. The air is fresh and quiet. I love video. Thanks

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So nice

[@riffatmanasia4024]

Just seeing Charles and his incredible, glowing face makes me happy!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Riffat

[@tyrloki5999]

Dear Sir Charles - I am as green as your luxurious plants. "Thou shalt not covet..." You have done an absolutely marvellous job. Your honest forthcoming way is most encouraging. Your advise is heeded and appreciated.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks green Tyr!

[@MariaSilva-zq5km]

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[@thandoc3934]

Charles, this is so amazing...i love your garden

[@bluebirdflyinglow]

Your gardening techniques are amazing. I am applying those techniques to my organic gardening. Thank you!

[@tamt3765]

You are in paradise Charles. You're living my dream. Your garden is Heaven...

[@puntkomma3303]

one of the best people on this planet.

[@HHHSOHS]

I m a gardener and while I know much about garden maintenance I haven;t got a clue about crops. I have just got myself an allotment and your videos are very helpful and informative. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@LaVictoria6751]

OH! so beautiful to see you all working in the garden what a lovely family! You work with so much care and love that the reason your veggies grow so well. Thank you!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thank you so much Martha 🌺

[@KissTheGround]

Look how happy he is! And did you know serotonin is released in our brain when we smell soil? Gardening is medicine!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks and that is good to know. And food that is rich in bacteria, say from a little soil on your carrots, aids production of tryptophan which the brain converts to serotonin. Regular meals of home-grown veg, rich in fresh bacteria (!) are great for feeling good.

[@stygas]

Helps me with my depression. It makes me feel good! Take care sir, you are such a wonderful man, so authentic.

[@matteya5856]

I never scrub home grown root veggies. 😁

[@casper1240]

I love Charles enthusiasm ,

[@trinaponcedeleon2638]

Is this true also if veggies are bought from stores whether organic or not? maybe not if there is no soil on veggie? Do you mean soil in veggie from own garden needs to be left on veggie & eaten? or do you mean even if washed it will still aid production of tryptophan?

[@rahayuaguilera]

Very calm,relaxing and beautiful....love it..

[@michelleadams2812]

An absolutely, amazingly beautiful garden! What a gift you have, Mr. Dowding!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thank you kindly Michelle

[@tbluemel]

Charles, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing me a better way to garden! I have embraced no-dig and committed to it whole-heartedly and am reaping the rewards!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Wonderful! 💚

[@tiffanycannon2294]

This garden is absolutely beautiful.

[@kassiefouts9882]

Your garden looks spectacular. Thanks for sharing your methods.

[@miaorakel3417]

Bahçe hayranlığınız çok etkiledi beni. Çok mutlusunuz bu güzel. 👍🏻

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Teşekkürler Benim, bunu ilettiğim için mutluyum

[@sienaverganio4024]

So gentle farmer..so loving and passionate with his farm, thank you sir for this wonderful presentation! 🌸

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Our pleasure!

[@shellt2390]

Lovely. Looks so warm and comfortable there!

[@SGF1234]

Such a great video.... feel like I got to vacation in England garden for 21 minutes!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great comment, thanks.

[@whizicalmermaid7336]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I enjoyed listening to your voice.

[@agneskaszner8535]

“No matter what problem you look at, every ecological problem comes from this illusion that we are separate from nature.” ~ Vandana Shiva

[@ChezGra]

What a well done video!!!! Loved it. Love your work and love your garden. Beautiful!

[@donfairley7595]

ChezGra k

[@lindawilson8223]

don fairley what a wonderful garden . Happiness is growing a beauifulgarden

[@sandieblack4860]

Summer 2018 and I am waiting to have a hip replacement done in September. My surgeon told me I wouldn't be able to garden this year (Due to the excessive pain I assume??) however, without being able to get out in my "Happy Place" there is no point to my life, so, I adjusted how I did things and grew a lot of my crops in shopping bags and large pots. I also have beds much like yours but am unable to get down to them so do most of my planting etc., with a long stick. Your videos have been such an inspiration to me and have helped me plan what I want to do for next year, God willing. I gave up using my rototiller several years ago and have been using the no dig and mulching method ever since. Obviously, if I was still doing things the old way I wouldn't be able to have a garden. I live in Ontario Canada so the climate is a bit different but with a bit of tweaking everything works much the same. Take care and keep safe. Sandie.

[@lutze5086]

have you considered raised beds?

[@sokol5410]

Have you considered getting help fro hard work and just do watering and easy jobs yourself? Like watching the flowers and sunsets. Get well soon!

[@victoriap2519]

Oh, Charles, you live my dream! I also always find that people working with earth are very gentle ! You speak gently! :) thanks for share!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

I hope you get there 🥬

[@locusttreegarden1560]

I've started my garden in december motivated by your method, it will take me still quite a few months to get the compost ready but thanks a lot, I will keep following!

[@Lenasantana1]

What a nice, positive guy you are. Your videos made my day. God bless you, Charles . :-)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thank you

[@77777aol]

The finest vegetable garden I have ever seen !

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thankyou

[@PaulCarterArt]

Thank you for sharing your priceless experience for all generations👍🏾🗝

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

My pleasure Paul 🤠

[@aamirahmed9303]

watching charles is like doing meditation at same time. such a nice guy

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So nice of you Aamir 🌱

[@PermacultureHomestead]

brilliant charles thx for sharing

[@howardhoyle9619]

Permaculture Homestead spinach

[@ericflores3700]

Wow that's beuatyfull

[@martinezfrederic1]

Absolutely Gorgeous! Makes me want to plant everything I can find to grow!

[@escaleritaalcielo]

Muchas gracias, es un regalo de la vida que yo pueda aprender se su experiencia. Había escuchado mucho hablar de Ud, pero pir el idioma sólo mirada y trataba de entender lo que decía, según lo que hacía o mostraba con sus manos. Ahora a devorarme sus videos. Muchas gracias y saludos desde Chile 🌻💜🌻Ahora sólo quiero que el día sea más largo, para hacer las cosas después de ver sus videos. Son adictivos jajaja. Se agredece su generosidad y cksridas6para enseñar. Gracias

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Muchas gracias Alejandro, que tus días sean largos

[@colletzolah]

Md. Charles Dowding. Very good! Thank you!!!

[@asktina1st1]

I am learning loads.

[@emmahandler5356]

one of the best gardening channel! Good job Sir!

[@CarbideGames]

This was so inspiring. Mahalo, Charles

[@gloszciemnosci]

So lovely garden,I like your way how you talking about the garden -very relaxing way and this is all about 😊👏👏🌾🍃

[@mikaceballos]

Your smile and passion are so lovely! Great garden, beautiful!!!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks so much

[@FrumpyDucks]

Makes me miss having a garden so much!

[@Jillwozhere]

You make it look so easy! With the advice you have been giving, you have done wonders for helping me improve my veg growing skills... thank you so much!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad to help Jill and well done 🥕

[@pebblebeach5983]

I think you are living in heaven on earth. I enjoyed your soft and gentle voice. This is the way human being are supposed to live. But 99.9% are pushed to do just the opposite. Thanks for sharing.

[@1gr8lpta]

I could watch your videos again and again. And of course I do.

[@seapr6]

REALLY Beautiful!!!! Very good information you've provided about how you've achieved such success. Thanks for sharing!

[@j.a.emmanueltemplemann5627]

Charles, you are a genius gardener 👏👏

[@anniecharvet151]

Thanks Charles for sharing these marvellous ideas to improve our methos of gardening. It has been a great inspiration for me !

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You are very welcome Annie

[@forfarlassie]

Gosh, the amazing contrast between the gentleness of dunking the salad leaves, and the strength of drying them!

[@Elinious]

To have a garden like this!!! basically my dream.

[@WuffWuffOhFlashy]

Brilliant idea and lovely to see someone promoting healthy eating - well done Charles

[@GalloPhilips]

I'm just about to start my journey with my own veggie patch, this fills me with so much joy - thank you so much.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cool and good luck!

[@questionmark6204]

15:38 OH WOW. I still remember seeing my first eggplant plant. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world back then! and seeing it again just makes me happy for some reason!! thank you for the video mr. Dowding!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

That is cool, thanks

[@i.r9395]

Thanks for posting this video! Great stuff! 😏 I wish I could have a garden that huge! 😍 It's fantastic to see how you change your garden throughout the year! 😁

[@amyharris7337]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your methods with us.

[@johnhansen8272]

Charles, you posted the most inspiring thumbnail for this video with the full vibrance of your crops as well as the richness of your soil. Looking at your crops I am beginning to feel nervous as I planted after my last frost date but sowed indoors months prior but have not bloomed as you have. That isn’t a question, I’m trusting the process. It was an observation. Anddddd…. This was in 2016 but just up on my feed. Sorry.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

I wish your plants success John!

[@dondouglas7982]

beautiful place. you are very blessed

[@yasminhassan5190]

I love your garden and have read one of your books 'veg journal' although I only have a balcony garden in London it's very helpful to know all this information for my 'dream garden' one day. Thank you

[@janem4859]

Thank you for the great teachings, so calm and patient. You are a blessing to many people's homes keep up the wonderful work, I would love to have fresh veggies to grow and sell to my little community

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Perhaps one day 💚and thanks

[@thepeculiarcat6086]

It felt like I have attended a month long seminar. Thank you for so much information about organic gardening. Mabuhay (long live)!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So nice and thankyou

[@gabs5614]

Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge!

[@Mimi-hg9kz]

I'm inlove with this garden. ❤️

[@mirosawgagalski3522]

Dziękuję Pani Beato za napisy, bo to rzeczywiście dobry materiał edukacyjny. Pozdrawiam Panią i Pana Charlesa.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Dziękuję Miroslaw!

[@fincalacruz]

No dig gardening is amazing, thank you.

[@karenjennings2063]

Thank you for posting this. You gave a lot of good suggestions and I learned a lot. Also your video is calm and relaxing and beautiful. I always wanted a garden like your, but also live life of peace and calm.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Nice comment,t thanks Karen

[@kutyakeksz]

Thank you so much for making these videos and writing your books. I am living in Hungary and we have a bit different climate but I can use your method in my garden. All of your parts of the garden is very beaufitul full of life. It is so amazing to have such a good persons as you are who is able and willing to help others to grow organic food. Thank you again and I wish you manny blessings.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great feedback Maria and I am happy to hear of your success

[@juthamaspalfrey7799]

You look really happy, very relaxing watching your video.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thankyou

[@DevKumar-rq1jq]

Wonderfully explained...your rich experience as well as your beautiful garden has left a lasting impression on my mind. Thanks very much.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

My pleasure 😊

[@chandrasenakarunarathna6528]

verry good video . you are giving healthy veg for people thx for shearing

[@sallyling1306]

Your garden is so beautiful and refreshing. Its so well maintain and so lovely with flowers plant to make it more colourful and lively. Ooh I love it so much.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Sally

[@tvplayideas]

I like this garden. building such a garden feels like a dream. Thank you for share😍

[@pilardiaz1416]

Me alegra que esté en español...disfrutaré más vuestras experiencias . Muchas gracias Cajamarca Perú.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Gracias