Not As Easy As We Thought

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Gardening is a skill that takes time - you have to get to know your land, learn what grows well, what animals inhabit the same space, and then as seasons shift everything changes once again. We have a LOT to learn about growing in Hawaii, but the thing we've figured out so far is that this land was built for the taro plant. Here in Hawaii, taro is called kalo, and the baby plant is called huli. The leaves are a rich sources of nutrients from protein to Vitamin C and Vitamin A. The tuber at the bottom of the plant is called the corm and is a hearty, starchy, staple food. Hawaiians use it to make the traditional food called poi, which we still have yet to see made in person, but hopefully, we can experience that one day soon!
We are so grateful to Ola Mau Farms ( / ola_mau_farms ) for their generous gift of 18 huli stock so that we could replenish our garden. We're looking forward to their call to come to spend some days working on the farm as a trade for this incredible plant.
And of course still grateful for the time we spent with Daniel and his wife Alohi and all the wisdom they imparted to us during our quick trip. If you want to see the video we made with them here's a link - • URGENT: Protect This H...
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[@lids3578]

From the van to the boat to the island… you two have a gift of making us feel relaxed and fulfilled as much as you both are. Thank you for bringing us along. Lou you are the ultimate baker… making bread and leaving a bun in the oven! 🤣. Appreciate your little island family - Mahalo ♥️

[@WildWeRoam]

Haha, you have me cracking up here!! Thank you so much for the kind and hilarious words ♥ Sending much love your way!!

[@atsylor5549]

Where are they at? Do you know what country they’re in?

[@sinestau]

@@atsylor5549 Maui

[@atsylor5549]

@@sinestau thank you

[@wendylee13]

Hey Dana it just hit me that your child is going to be able to go back and look at these videos and just see how awesome her parents are and it will be something she will treasure forever. You guys have been such a good role model to me that I have been speaking more kindly and softer to my husband and not so aggressive and anxiety ridden like I sometimes do. So continue to make videos and treat each other so kindly because you’re definitely making a difference in my life and I’m sure you’re making a difference in many other viewers lives as well. And your soon to be child will be able to have these forever and they are so incredibly calming and special. I just thought I would point that out.

[@deary5156]

Now, this is what a privilege looks like. You went through so many countries and did so many things that the better part of the planet can only dream of. I know you guys are aware of it. And I like you guys! I'm saying this as a way to acknowledge thia myself. Like, I can't do this (as easily, or at all), even though I want to. It hurts a little, but it's always nice to watch you being thankful for it. 💫

[@Meowvalous1]

You learn as you grow! The carrots just needed a bit more time,space,and thinning. Patience is key. Btw...I had to nap every day when I was pregnant...just took all my energy. It's important for both of you to rest. Lots of love to you both!💛

[@TiasTravels]

For carrots (the only veggie I've grown successfully) I've always waited to pull them until there's a bit of orange coming up out of the ground! Also looks like that training is really paying off, Freya looks like she's listening to your commands so easily now!

[@USA1492]

There’s no farming fails, there’s learning and growing. 🙏

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw, I love that!! Thank you for those seeds of motivation :) ♥

[@GuestHouseVM]

Wise words. 🙌🏽

[@Maob08]

The coolest thing about having a garden is being in the kitchen and going like "oh, I need *this* " and literally taking 2 steps to get it.

[@bekahsbigtinylife]

Also Dana, growing babies is such hard work! Never feel guilty for the afternoon snoozes you need! 🥰

[@zsofi4884]

Hello about from Hungary, I and my family garden like! We have the big freedom farm. If you come here, you are allowed to live here with us. Our children study freely, not at school. (I learn english, but I speak not good yet.) Big hugs!

[@katiegunzenhauser8376]

It seems with Dana filming more, we get to see more of her personality which is so fun! Stay goofy, my friend, we love you :)

[@hayymayyg2311]

Hello Sunday and friends here on wild we roam! Have a blessed day everyone. 🙏

[@bekahsbigtinylife]

Best way to start my morning, coffee with Dana, Lou, Freja, and baby 💓 sending love to you all!

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw, thank you so much, Rebekah!! We are so happy to have you hanging out with us ♥ Sending love and hugs your way!!!

[@NinaThoren]

I don't have the greenest thumbs myself so I love seeing your journey of planting and having a garden, when you have mostly dead plants it can only get better from here!!

[@brianai7986]

Carrots are definitely a "set them and forget them" kind of plant. They take a long time to mature and their stocks and leaves get HUGE! I think this year my carrot greens were 2 feet long by the time I harvested. I do carrots every year and I leave those babies in the ground for months and only take what I want to eat every few days, they can stay in the ground all through the winter too. Your gardening will only get better and I'm excited to see the lush vegetation you will definitely have by next year :) Great job! And that taro will be so amazing!

[@katiegunzenhauser8376]

y'all are so real..."I don't know if we don't know what we're doing or if there isn't enough light." couldn't help but chuckle at how relatable that was. I've had my fair share of sad (and happy!) plants so it's nice to see you both embracing the journey of doing something new with positivity in each step

[@EarthWinz]

It really just seemed like the garden was overcrowded so I think that's another reason why things were unwilling to grow. Also those carrots looked great! you just didn't leave them in long enough and with enough room in between.

[@asimina4209]

I just love your new life. We have had so much rain aswell here in Queensland.

[@kerriprest3446]

Hey friends, another tip for carrots and other root vegetables, they do best when sowed in the place they are intended to be grown rather than transplanted. It can cause stress and shock to the plant which will inhibit the growth of the root. Gardening is such a learning experience, every season poses new challenges but so much opportunity for growth! I applaud yall for giving it a try and not giving up!

[@savethebeeeez]

Freya is such a good helper in the garden ☺️🌿💚

[@Nae641]

I got a bite from a centipede during the night at the neck sleeping outside on a island, so we skipped the hospital boat etc. and my partner rubbed salt with oil into it. Be careful it hurts so much but in the morning I was fine again. With the garden you need fertilizer best is effective microorganisms you buy or make by yourself and without a lot of sun and warmth not much will grow! I visited farms in India, greece and spain where the sun was burning down the harvest was amazing!

[@JeTVas]

The way Indians cook taro is, we boil the whole thing in water or steam it till its tender and peal the skin off, it comes off so easily that way and there is very less wastage.. We then cut them into pieces, make a spice rub, give the taro pieces a good rub with salt and spices and then put them on hot pan with few drops of oil, wait till its crispy and brown on the outside and soft on the inside, its yummy.. We also boil, chop and add them into curries.. As always a nice video.. Have fun..

[@lizettymon8288]

In my experience a new garden doesn’t do well in the first year, the soil needs to mature, you need earth worms to arrive, pests will happen but eventually the predators will arrive and everything will be more balanced, keep adding compost and you will get a better harvest over time.

[@WildWeRoam]

That is really encouraging and makes a lot of sense!! It takes some time to get into the beautiful cycle of nature. Thank you, Lizet ♥

[@karenbradley8077]

A vegetable plot is a learning curve. Carrot don't like well fertiliser soil they prefer gound stone free, try growing them in buckets 2 foot of the ground in regular soil No fertiliser 😂😂. Make sure you thin them out. Leeks can be grown in buckets too. Hope that helps 😊😊. With every year you will see improvement 👍👍

[@heatherk8931]

Watching this vid, a few pointers: plant carrots directly into the garden, not seed pods, your book choy I believe you can cut and come again like spinach, lettuces, basil and several other plants. You dont throw away ANY plants, just till under to feed the soil. A few more but for now. The plants have beautiful color though! Hugs❣Grow on!

[@Its_thatgirl_leah]

Carrots like sandy loose soil. That’s why the carrots were so small but the tops were large. My husband and I really considered making the move to Hawaii while we were there for 2 weeks over the holidays, but we love living in the various seasons. Hawaii only has hot and hotter. 😂 I love my garden even if it is not fruitful all the time. So we decide we would stay on the east coast with lower cost of living and save money so we can do more trips to Hawaii to enjoy ourselves. 😁

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much for the carrot tips, Leah!! Yes that is what someone else kindly suggested too, sandy loose soil... And yes, all four seasons really are something special too ♥ Wishing you and your husband a beautiful 2022!! Sending big hugs your way! xx

[@nataliegass8458]

SO excited about your cookbook!!!!

[@denisedaigle7006]

I started a garden at the beginning of the pandemic. it didn't do too well either. It was just basic annual things. Then I discovered perennial edibles. And food forest plants. And nitrogen fixers such as pigeon peas. Now I have a thriving Garden that produces more than I can use and I am still planting a few annuals in between the perennials.

[@WildWeRoam]

Wow, that sounds like an amazing and gorgeous journey! It must have been so magical getting to know your plants and your garden over the course of this time :) Congratulations, and thanks for sharing here!! Will definitely look into those things!! Sending such big hugs ♥

[@akontilis1792]

Very encouraging hints; thank you, because I was wondering about trying again after my attempt at a raised garden didn't thrive. Cheers.

[@denisedaigle7006]

@@akontilis1792 you're very welcome

[@androandro7179]

Can you recommend some gardening books or websites that you benefited from?

[@denisedaigle7006]

@@androandro7179 I could recommend some KZbin videos. David the good he has written some good books to. Green dreams.

[@laurae.1600]

I loved your honest video about your garden. I started last year in our community garden and I did not do as well as my start of the garden dreams. But I learned a bunch and I am learning a bunch more as I am gearing up for a new year. And I am falling in love with native hairloom plants

[@jonfranklin9361]

Really enjoy your energy and enthusiasm.

[@geramiho]

You can also make really nice pesto with the carrot leaves/greens.

[@Ulugirl01]

You don't have to cut off the skin of the kalo. You can wash it off and then boil the whole thing for a few hours. When it's done you can just scrape off the skin with a spoon.

[@bendianamatheson1297]

🌱🌱🌱 BASIL TIPS: if plants are healthy, keep 'em! HOW TO PRUNE: pinch back all main leader growth (basil tops) down to just above first or second set of true leaves. Two new stems will grow from that point (you might even see little baby leaves already started). They'll take off, and after one or two new sets of leaves form on the two new stems, pinch again to just above new leaves. You'll effectively constantly be eating the tops. 1 stem will become 2, then 4... After a while, you'll have large, bushy plants, which will offer excellent harvesting over and over again without needing to sacrifice the plant. Also do this if tops start to flower to prolong growing and harvesting. Also works for holy basil (awesome, especially in tea). When planting new seedlings, give them space for their eventual girth. HARVESTING TIP: if taking out the whole plant, pull out with roots, wrap root bundle in moist towel, store upright (mason jar or bucket work well so you can add water after a couple of days) in room temp to keep longer, fresher and tastier. Happy gardening! 🌱🌱🌱

[@SerenaRudge]

Ahh I love gardening vids! You might have already done it but if not, you could maybe look into what grows well in your area - maybe talk to some neighbours to see what works well for them. Also! If you’re clearing a bed, try leaving roots and chopped leaves in the soil. The roots create soil structure and airways for drainage, and they and the leaves will eventually rot down into the soil providing nutrients and more structure. Also wow I loved the shot from behind the water flow! So good.

[@emmazele7387]

You are definitely one of my favorite channel, you bring me so much inspiration, love, peace, I would love to make a garden too!

[@xxnattxx93]

In my experience carrots take much longer than you’d expect before they’re ready to harvest (at least 3 months) I usually wait until you can start to see some of the carrot popping out of the ground before i start harvesting. It’s also important to thin them out to allow for adequate space for them to grow

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

♥️🤗👍🏻 I was thinking not enough sun from day one, but gardening is 1/3 from books, 1/3 from friends and the other 1/3 from experience. The last 1/3 takes time. If it's a very wet place and it's in the shade it's going to be an uphill battle. Plants know that the temperature is and are awesomely clever, so for example if it's it's 28 degrees no flowering will appear. One needs to learn the micro climate of specific location in the garden bed.

[@veritanuda]

OK maybe someoe else has mentoned this but if not I shall. You are in a jungle, insects are everywhere and they will nibble your greens as fast as you can plant them. You need to be proactive and make sure seedlings are protected either by mesh or a solid container. Also find your worms. You need worms for healthy soil. Plus think about your planting chart. Some plants and vergatable work well off each other and help to keep pests down. Don't be fussy and if you need to plant things like lavendar even if you never use it do it to help attract other things. Also, given how much rain you are getting you need to consider proper drainage. Roots will rot in too much mositure and not to think of the mould and fungi that will grow on those roots and spread to other plants. Gardening is not a plant and forget it activity. It is plant and nurture it at least every other day if not every day.

[@alexandralobert5231]

A good way to preserve your veggies in the fridge is to wrap them in slightly damp towel. I also put them in a plastic bag (so as to recycle the bag) with a damp paper towel. I keep the veggies very fresh for quite a while depending on the type of vegetable :)

[@listay1]

Add lots of compost and veggie mix soil into the garden, having regular feeding with seaweed helps a lot too. I started my garden only 4 months ago, but it's doing so well. Marigolds help repel bugs you don't want attacking your plants too. The soil may need some enrichment if the plants aren't happy.

[@listay1]

I should add I've had container gardens going for over a year though!

[@emilyveira2757]

You can make a delicous soup / stew called callaloo with the taro greens. All you need is the leaf and some okra, and then whatever else you want to put in it (carrots, yam, potato, green banana, plantain, etc). Recipes online call for meat or fowl, but I always do it vegetarian and it’s so good.

[@Sheba313]

@wildweroam good luck with the Garden! Carrots prefer a more well drained soil; a portion of the bed can be amends with Loam or sand.

[@missprettyonabudget]

Hi friends, Gardening is very tricky for us too, we are also new and still learning. This last fall spring I planted cabbage and we had so many white butterflies that the neighbors thought something is very unusual last year with the butterfly's gotten. Sadly our leafy greens like kale and spinach didn't make it because the butterflies eat it all! We figured out that radishes, some lettuce not all and then tomatoes and peppers grow for us well. But eggplants nope, carrots Dana that you had there was actually big, basil I notice does well on sunny and dry spots, so I did plant it south! It did not do well at the back yard, calendula did amazing. Stan's grandma sent us some Bulgarian herb - savory - I wish I could send you some seeds somehow, as I am curios if it will grow in Hawaii, but anyways that did well and roses. And sadly nothing else, no pumpkins, no corn no potatoes no cucumbers in our yard lol, oh onions did well but only spring ones and parsley too. You would think since we are in Oklahoma we will grow this but oh well. With time I figured that each corner of the garden has its own soil so it might be missing something like sulphur or zink or whatever else. Oh we tried watermelons - they were as big as tomatoes on a vine haha. But one must continue trying and never give up! If tarot do well for you, how about sweet potatoes? I have a feeling that might do well there too? We have omicron this week and the whole house is in bed :( so deff. looking for this video. As usual sending hug and smile to all

[@WhiteLotusOm]

Your carrots needed to be thinned out before they can thrive and you also have something eating all your other plant leaves so check when it’s dark for slugs and snails then you can pick them off and dispose of them as they can devour a garden so fast if left. Pests are the biggest issue in vegetable gardens but we all learn as we go from our mistakes and our successes in gardening so don’t give up! 💚👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🥕🥕🥕🥕

[@Amanda-vz9kr]

We're in the middle of raining season here in Brazil too and I miss the sun hahaha I can't wait for my birthday in April so I can get myself the Live Creatively Sweatshirt :) thank you for the awesome/wholesome video and have a great week!

[@1288abc]

The whole carrot reveal is very relatable hahah totally had that happen to me too!

[@DawnalynForrest]

Have a great week!

[@sabrina748]

From a basil lover - look up the recipe of basil ice cream. I make mine using lactose free milk and no eggs, and i think oat milk would taste great too!! I've made it a few times now. Its become my favorite flavor of ice cream.

[@elsaribeiro5581]

beautiful video as always!

[@JoleeLovesIt]

We looked into moving to an island and found in our reading that the constant humidity and rain excludes some of the garden norms that the high plains of the states allows. We read of a couple who tried for years

[@WildWeRoam]

That definitely makes a lot of sense! So in the end it isn't so surprising that the lovely Taro seems to be happiest with us in this climate :) Thank you for taking the time to share this comment! Sending big hugs xx

[@JoleeLovesIt]

@@WildWeRoam yes, taro is even the plant that came with the Sims4 Island living! Haha

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Don't forget ... a delicious salad of tomatoes, onion, avocado, basil chiffonade, garlic, and a vinegarette is a great use for your fresh basil!!!

[@debbiejenson5384]

Carrots needed to be thinned and they take a couple months to grow. You need more drainage in your black dirt, add some sand and/or small rocks. With living in a rainforest, you need to have a little “lighter” soil.

[@haivalentine]

gardens and growing fruits/veggies will grow larger and stronger each year !! just takes time :)

[@stony7827]

and again a very nice video - man thanks(!) you travel by van, then by boat, and now in Haiwaii - my best regards from Austria :-)

[@c.douglaslyon9949]

Carrots need to be thinned out when they are small. It looks like you have some insect damage. Many organic gardeners use Captain Jack’s Spinosad, or Biggs be gone. it’s not poison it works biologically. Most nursery’s should have it. Stick with it, your enthusiasm alone will make it grow. ❤️

[@samanthashaw9955]

I love you two ❤️

[@catharinabra]

Spinach is best to sow continuosly like once a month or every other month so you have a constant supply ready to harvest. And hey, you learn by doing!

[@joelavandantzig9473]

Another tip for carrots: after the seeds come out in a bundle of 2 or more, leave the biggest and remove the rest. Seems a waste, but a carrot needs space to grow. Keeping the bundle makes them fight for the space and that slowes growth. And it takes a good 3 months at least to grow! At least it does here in The Netherlands 🙂

[@baileyfogel5026]

I have been told that you have to direct seeds carrots as well since they have a deep tap root.

[@listay1]

@@baileyfogel5026 carrots do not like being transplanted. They're a direct sow for sure!

[@NinaThoren]

I have so much to do right now so I'm saving this one for my birthday tomorrow, from the title and thumbnail it looks like a real challenge!! Much love💜

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw that is so sweet of you to save this to watch on your birthday! We hope your birthday tomorrow is a really wonderful one, Nina!! All the best and so much love from us ♥

[@NinaThoren]

@@WildWeRoam Thank you so much!! Your comment made it even better!♥

[@joanngrundyson3265]

Interesting about the carrots...I am from Minnesota and have grown carrots for years in a garden. Last year I planted some in a larger pot.....no carrots, lots of greens.

[@Howulikethem23apples]

Lovely video as always, calming and inspiring. Maybe a part of the garden bed can be covered to protect from to much rain? Or with a removable roof/sliding roof of some sort? However, anything that you have grown yourself is amazing right 🌸💗 Greetings from a fellow garden lover who started small a year ago.

[@WildWeRoam]

That is indeed such a clever idea! There are so many things to try out in this little garden adventure, it is such an interesting and fun activity :) Hope you have many more joyful moments with your garden this year!! Sending big hugs ♥

[@lindakurtz2653]

Plants want to grow. Light, air and soil nutrition are all essential for healthy growth and nutritious food. With the raised bed, you should be able to amend it to be a healthy space for your plants. Maybe a soil test would help you identify what your raised bed soil needs for healthy veg growth? And, Dana, you are so right-there are some plants that will LOVE your area and climate, some just won't and some will sulk along. Good luck on your gardening journey!

[@nickyborthwick5638]

I've made that mistake with carrots before😂. If you want your carrots to grow big then they need to grow in very fine soil (mixing fine soil with some sand helps). They also need lots of nutrients in the soil aswell.

[@WildWeRoam]

Ahhhh that is so great to know, thank you for the tips!! Wishing you (and your carrots) a wonderful 2022!! ♥

[@peggyprose]

@@WildWeRoam They also need to be thinned almost immediately once they sprout!

[@HoneyMaty]

With those carrots, you were just impatient. They need about 3 months (here in the middle of the Europe) to grow to normal size. Also the require thining - leave about 3 cm gat between each carrot plant so they have room to grow and don´t have to fight for nutrition and space with other carrots. Good luck with gardening and thank you for the possitive atitue you help me keep in life

[@JeanGenie92]

Best gardening advice I've got is to just add 1-2 things to your repertoire each season, easier the better as you're starting out and getting familiar with your climate, soil etc.

[@MSB780]

Basil 🌿 is great in everything 😋

[@USA1492]

Have you all tried doing sprouts and microgreens indoors or on the porch?

[@WildWeRoam]

No, but that is also a really great idea! Shield it from the rain... Thank you!! xx

[@dakotaovdan]

Their is definitely an art to gardening, takes a lot of patience to learn

[@WildWeRoam]

Definitely!! Haha still getting the hang of it. But it's nice how enjoyable a process it is, even when things don't go quite as planned :) Hope you are having a lovely Sunday ♥

[@dakotaovdan]

@@WildWeRoam thank you you too ☺️

[@gentlygrace]

BEAUTIFUL camera shots as always!

[@Peachblossom4711]

Always love your videos 😊 I learn so much and get so inspired. I’ll definitely be getting some merch 👍🏽

[@TheTinyninja17]

Carrots can take up to two months or more to grow. Especially if you’re growing them from seeds. I’m from Canada and when we plant in June the carrots aren’t big until September. 🥕🥕🥕 try again 😊 you gotta make mistakes to learn!!

[@WildWeRoam]

That is so great to know, thank you so much for sharing your carrot experience!! And yay, I love that as a mantra--"you gotta make mistakes to learn" so, so true ♥ Sending you our love!

[@karenw8481]

@@WildWeRoam the back of the seed packet tells how many days it will take till harvest. We keep a journal on when we plant the seeds. Also we might wait and plant seeds every two weeks so we don’t get everything maturing at once. Good luck.

[@katiebland9833]

Hey guys! If this helps I grown fruit and vegetables in my garden in England :) The carrots will taken a few months to grow, the greens will slow down growing. You should have left them a while longer 🥕

[@JimenaBlack]

you can make pesto with carrot leaves! :D it tastes good

[@fransa6]

Just curious about the green shirt hanging up at the end of one of the beds. Is that to encourage growth or was it just frying??!

[@fransa6]

I mean drying!!

[@listay1]

The carrots etc you can totally plant anyway!

[@melisad6770]

Hi Guys...I'm so curious how you both eat. I never see chips or junk food around. Love to know when your cookbook will come out? Any eta ?

[@laurareutter6928]

I don’t know if you can peel taro like a potato but it might be easier than using a large chopping knife : )

[@Shellywriter81]

I think you need some cow or at least chicken poop in that garden also sun is a good idea. Since you live in a rainy place and is humid no need to water so much. We have to worry about seasons, I think carrots and parsley like warm climate. We plant most of our garden in spring time/late march and we harvest close to summer/late june. we only do lettuce and spinach in cold months.

[@jezwoolnough9091]

Was the boat project an investment and profit project or was the change to being back on terra firma due to covid and circumstances? Was looking forward to some blue water sailing from you guys. Regardless, I enjoy the progression

[@benjif2424]

My main tip for gardening is not putting too much in one spot and concentrate on the few plants that really grow, not the many ones that aren't. Many small plants won't give you any real harvest, once they're not working out throw them away or use them for experimenting.

[@mich2364]

The pinecone shot with Freya in the background 🥺

[@melissasolis3488]

Hey Dana and Lou. I've noticed the shoes you wear and I would like to know what's the name of the brand and if they are comfortable because they look like they are. Thank you!

[@monicacespedes4406]

I highly recommend you to check out the Permaculture gardening style :)

[@LauraNanoVargas]

I want to see a collab with you & Mr. Kate so bad. *screams internally*

[@kristenfader2088]

I love making a carrot top pesto

[@brittewater]

I'm guessing your issue is a mix of lack of sun and too much rain. Do a soil test to check nutrients as well. They are fairly cheap and easy to do

[@shannonmarie4405]

Have you seen a lot of slugs in your garden? Moving to Maui will happen at some point in my life, and honestly rat lung worm is the only part of that giant leap that really scares me 😅 I know it's not super prevalent on Maui, but still a concern.

[@fransa6]

Dana, are you resting enough? Am concerned because you were looking tired and a bit breathless - are you in 2 nd trimester now - if so you need to rest lots and not feel guilty about it!

[@listay1]

Being breathless is part of pregnancy. And I'm sore Dana is resting as much as she wants and needs. ❤️

[@H3arme3r0ar]

Thr star fruit tree may need to be pruned (annually) and fertilized more often.

[@embracewelleness]

So fun watching your new adventures! 😊💖 Are there cookbooks for using taro?

[@maverickf13]

So idk if I am right but the carrots make me think you need more drainage and aeration in your soil 😁 Root veggies don’t grow unless the soil is well drained

[@gregstuff1558]

We really need a Freja POV cam

[@rialynnnn]

This is a random question, but are you guys planning to make a baby registry of some kind? I'd love to send something or make something for baby if possible! 🥰

[@terristenacious2279]

Carrots need lots of sun. Basil could be grown inside in pots, its a herb.

[@frugivorebear]

Smart gardeners grow what's easy for them. I can grow greens and tomatoes, so that's what I grow 🦋 If you want an alternative gardening option for growing in containers. Check out Robbie and Gary gardening on KZbin for some smart ideas. Maybe you could plant some greens like cilantro or Lettuce on the porch.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for the tips and the wise words!! Will certainly check them out, it's always great to learn new clever ideas... Thank you for taking the time to share, and sending big hugs your way xx

[@0scqqr46]

The fact that Olivia Rodrigo is subscribed to this channel@

[@MandaFandaa]

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of a taro plant!

[@elenaede1168]

Hey! I know y’all may already have found in information you need to help you grow what you’re looking for, but you have viewers like myself who study soil ecology and agriculture and would be happy to lend any help you need!

[@WildWeRoam]

No way, that is SO cool ♥ Thank you so much for offering! We will in case we stumble upon anything that stumps us again! In the meantime, sending you much love and big hugs for 2022!! xx

[@DebMer]

I'd love to see the recipe for your taro sticks in this video.

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

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[@LastChanceTinyHouse]

I know your going to bring new life into the world soon and so I thought I'd ask you to do an eps. on global warming and or climate change. For all who plan to bring new life into the world who will inherit our legacy which isn't looking the good. Alaska is melting much faster then we imagined and it threatens the lives or the next generation. You have a huge platform and it would help if you'd make your followers aware that we can make a difference.