5 Money Saving Tips for Beginning Gardeners (Frugal Gardening)

Today I share my top 5 tips to help beginning gardeners save money.
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Highlights:
0:19 weigh the pros & cons before investing in raised beds
3:36 have your soil tested before spending a lot of money on fertilizers and amendments
5:07 grow edible perennials
6:04 make compost only from free inputs
7:22 cover the ground with free organic mulch
Oscar the cat cameos:
6:08 6:26 7:15
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OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost and mulch. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc. are used.

[@crispsaturday]

Thanks for providing these high quality calm videos for free :)

[@pamelaadams3649]

Your grocery bill must be so low. You have a produce store right in your own yard! I love it!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Yeah, it's nice to only need a few items at the grocery store. The garden saves us so much money.

[@JustFrugalMe]

Thanks for these awesome tips! You can save a lot of money by growing your own fruits and vegetables right in your backyard or in flower pots. The price of a pack of seeds is almost equivalent to what you would pay for a single vegetable or fruit at the store, saving you hundreds of dollars each season! It's great knowing exactly what you're putting in your body as well!

[@the.vinodd]

One of the best backyard garden I've ever seen

[@katherineb6102]

Happy to hear you mention Charles Dowding. His, as well as your, gardens are an inspiration.

[@jermainericky7016]

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[@alejandroezequiel265]

@Jermaine Ricky flixportal :)

[@jermainericky7016]

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[@alejandroezequiel265]

@Jermaine Ricky Happy to help :)

[@douglasanderson7301]

I think what I appreciate most about your approach is you treat it as a revolution. Revolutions in order to be successful need to grow and thus need to encourage people to just get started. Money can be a fear for people -thanks for helping to lower that fear. I started with one small (unraised) bed and over time added. Gardening is at the intersection of so many big world problems that by themselves seem beyond the ability of an individual to change. You offer a well presented encouragement to actually be that change - kudos! Gardening is a revolution! Think global and plant tomatoes in your front yard (even if they get stolen)!

[@dustman96]

Excellent start! Beware of all the gimmicks and gadgets that promise amazing results. The realities of successful gardening are all relatively simple. Sun, water, nutrients, temperature. Proper plant selection for your conditions is key. Many people fail because they try and grow plants that just aren't suitable for their location.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! You're right. Keep it simple.

[@musiqmaker704]

Well Done! Growing up in the rural part of North Carolina, having and being surrounded by gardens was a part of life. My family did not have to worry about recalls on food because when you grow your own food you know what you are putting in your body. You can save a lot of money by growing your own fruits and vegetables right in your backyard or in flower pots. The price of a pack of seeds is almost equivalent to what you would pay for a single vegetable or fruit at the store, saving you hundreds of dollars each season!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

One of the things I try to do is reuse materials - pots, stakes, netting, etc. Great tips Patrick as always and can't wait to see more of Oscar!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Great tip, Lucas!

[@kan-zee]

Excellent points made in this video 0:38 ...#1 Poor native soil 1:00 ...#2 Taller beds for physically challenged people 1:16....#3 reduce compaction, erosion, improve drainage , weed free area 1:25 ...#4 Shade and light zones. *CONS* of raised beds 1:47 ...Cost for beds, soil, wood, etc. 2:43 ...need more watering 2:55 ...Soil temp is different than normal ground soil *3:10* Listing of Pro's and Con's

[@SteveRichards]

Some great points there Patrick, it took me the first 6 months after setting up my allotment to pay back the cost of the seeds, raised beds, hoop tunnels, insect mesh, wood chip paths and compost. Another tip is to store spare seeds for use in subsequent years and to save seeds - perhaps starting with legumes and squash - for next year. : All the best - Steve

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Steve! Great point about seed saving.

[@IAmMisterD]

Thank you Patrick! (and Oscar!) your videos are top tier in the KZbin gardening world. I really enjoy them! :) Such wonderful information and I'm so happy to see all your successes. Take care

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@NS-pf2zc]

I've worked hard to build our garden with very little cost. The trade off is time and humility. Humility because it takes swallowing pride to say " Are you getting rid of that? May I haul it off for you?" Lol. People joke that we have no shame, but I see it as the best kind of recycling. 😎

[@OneYardRevolution]

I couldn't agree more. It is the best kind of recycling. I'm actually bothered to see hundreds of bags of leaves on the curb waiting for collection. I feel it's my duty to divert some of them to my garden. lol

[@rafaellopez2171]

Your voice is so relaxing. You inspire me to figure out what I'm doing wrong when I get frustrated while gardening.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm happy to hear my videos have helped.

[@jillhumphrys8073]

Boy am i glad i live in rural Arkansas where the manure is abundant and free! if i can get my hands on an inexpensive woodchipper, mulch will be free too. And i have chickens! I plan to top off all my beds this fall with angus and chicken! I have already decided what not to grow next year and i think my squash did better where i grew it last year than this year. Hard to believe its almost time to put it to bed!

[@OneYardRevolution]

You have some great free resources there, Jill! All the soil fertility you'll ever need.

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

The opening is impressive. Glad I am not the only one who thinks so. It looks like you are in.a corn field. Good video.

[@laurafrey5244]

Where ya been for the past year? Hoping you are well!!! You taught me a lot, and got me started! Had a nice crop this year!

[@ogadlogadl490]

This guy needs his own TV show!

[@morelmaster]

Patrick and Charles Dowding are my favorite KZbin gardeners by far!

[@ogadlogadl490]

Joseph McNair Agreed! He needs to educating others on a wider platform. Of others saw his amazing success with his limited sun and growing space they would surely be encouraged.

[@MasBAMBANG.]

Good luck brothers. I liked video

[@MeanOldLady]

I made ollas out of clay garden pots & saucers to fill up & reduce my water requirements for my raised beds. We have 4'x8' beds with 2 ollas in each bed. This year we haven't needed them since it was so rainy down south, but they were very handy last year through a couple of mini droughts.

[@rosem4584]

so glad to have you back! I was so worried that some thing happen to you! ?

[@susieq7552]

Thanks for all this great information. Hi Oscar haven't seen you in a while.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Annie!

[@compiticny1445]

For raised beds, we start with logs/wood chips/grass clippings and compost from our pile. Wood chips are free from local arborists and help retain water. In the fall we collect pots that people toss out that are filled with soil and we do some dumpster diving for pots at our local cemeteries (got permission) which helps them as they pay by the weight for the "trash". A plus is that we clean ut the pots and recycle them.

[@ramonamacabugao1613]

I saw my friend Oscar again , thank you for sharing some great tips.

[@KeikoMushi]

You could potentially make use of a modified hugelkultur method to cut down on watering costs for a raised bed. An example is a version that Mark Valencia from Self Sufficient Me uses for the majority of his beds. I've also seen a few other versions, such as the hugel pot method, wherein you place sticks, leaves and other plant matter at the base of a pot. Obviously, don't place too thick of a layer in the pot as that might interfere with plant growth. My main point is that you can cut down on some issues with watering (and filling costs) by using a variation of the hugel method.

[@mewendy1]

A tip I would offer would be to ask around. Maybe on Craigslist or post a note at a community garden. My daughter is renovating a house & there's no $ left for gardening. Her & her husband work f/t, o/t & gig jobs. If I knew a couple like that, I'd be happy to share leftover seed packets, extra pots, plant divisions, etc. (They live far from me). I think most gardeners would, we're a generous bunch who love to share our joy of gardening. Esp. if you're young & can find an older gardener who might need a little help, they'll probably have a lot of accumulated stuff to share & you'll be helping them to continue gardening!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Now is a great time for your daughter to start some lasagna garden beds, which cost nothing to set up. Just lay down brown corrugated cardboard. Cover it with wood chips where the paths will be and grass clippings, leaves, yard waste, used coffee grounds, ground eggshells where the beds will be. She can't plant in the beds in the spring.

[@mewendy1]

OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening first she has to get better at i.d.-ing poison ivy! The yard is an overgrown jungle she's been hacking through & you can guess what happened 😣 I will talk to her about lasagne gardening, they've gotten far enough on the reno to move in & I bet they have a lot of boxes now, thanks!

[@OrganicBackyardGardening]

Great Looking Shirts Patrick!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@moosestubbings1853]

Ground up oyster shells are a free source of calcium for your tomatoes and other veggies

[@neens1369]

Thank you for the helpful tips. I am a beginner in gardening myself .

[@GabrieleOdenthal]

Thank you for the tipps...i just use what is arround me

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome, Gabriele!

[@poodledaddles1091]

Agree with everything you said! I might add look for perennial clearanced at the end of the season if you are ambitious!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Great point!

[@sylviabradley7355]

Red Haven is my favorite peach and I planted one in the spring.

[@danielfisch655]

Great tips and thank you for sharing another informative video.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Daniel!

[@chezgiardino]

Great tips!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@shitalsikarwar5173]

Have been following your channel since the past couple of months . Surely all the information and details given by you have been incredibly helpful and also have made me more and more inclined towards my passion to grow my own food . Very soon we will be having our very own space to build a farm house so am looking forward to fulfilling my dreams of a food garden. This video has been a 💯 % guidance to clear the The doubts I had . Thanks a ton 👍🏻

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're very welcome, Shital! I'm happy to hear my videos have helped.

[@denisek5208]

These are all great tips! I have learned SO much from your channel. Thanks for sharing & happy gardening! 😁

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Denise!

[@loygreen]

Informative as usual Patrick ! Many thanks !

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Kereen!

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

Patrick & Oscar leading the pack as usual. Wonderful information presented succinctly and clearly once again. Thank you as always for sharing!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Hope!

[@michelebrodbeck3585]

I’ve been trying to forego any fertilizers so this year I added compost and leaf mulch to my beds. I got the WORST infestation of wood lice/pill bugs and i was told they are a beneficial crustacean but there was so many of them they started eating my transplants because they ran out of decaying matter! I am not sure what I’m going to try next year but I’m going to forego the leaf mulch until I see less of these guys in the garden.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm sorry to hear that, Michele. In my experience, they have always left our plants alone as long as there's enough decaying organic matter to eat. Also, we see fewer and fewer of them every year. Mulch is an excellent habitat for centipedes and ground beetles, which prey on woodlice. They also prey on slugs and snails, which is why we see so few woodlice, slugs, and snails in our garden.

[@wyominghome4857]

Growing fruits and vegetables with little or no added fertilizer is important for me. If it costs more to grow than to buy the same amount at the supermarket then no matter how "healthier" the produce might be it's a problem.

[@dereksmalls6238]

An Oscar shirt would be the perfect touring garment. Another great video Patrick, you've been a great guide over the last few years growing my own food!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! I'm glad my videos have helped the great Derek Smalls. I'm trying to come up with an Oscar shirt, but haven't thought of a clever caption yet.

[@dwndeep]

Excellent tips!

[@michaelgiampietro57]

I’ve taken your regular content for granted, I hope all is well!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Michael! All is well. I hope to release a September harvest video soon.

[@eleanoroconnor1776]

great tips now I have to put them to the test for my garden

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Eleanor! Best wishes with your garden.

[@Ikamchannel]

Amazing 👍 ispiring

[@markmano5998]

I really like your approach to home gardening. Do you have ideas, advices on planting in containers? I have limited spaces, thank you.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Mark! We've had excellent results growing peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, kale, and more in these 7 gallon grow bags: amzn.to/2RyTNdK Though it varies, our basic potting mix is 5 parts coconut coir, 4 parts vermiculite or perlite, and 3 parts worm castings. I hope this helps!

[@7munkee]

My soil is 100% compost. 1/2 mushroom compost and 1/2 yard/kitchen/garden waste compost. I built 7 raised beds 6 years ago and I have (literally) millions of worms, beetles, centipedes and other insects in it. Slugs are not a problem anymore and the dozens of low growing dill weeds keep rabbits away. I also have marigolds planted profusely in each bed. Compost beats traditional fertilizers hands down. Your garden and your belly will thank you for it.

[@mikesblender]

Hi Patrick, Bit off topic maybe but it's nearing end of the growing season here and I was hoping to get your advice on whether you leave all your plants' roots in the soil over the winter or whether you pull them up. Seems to be a good amount of people saying to do one or the other. I've heard the argument about not leaving in roots from plants that are diseased, but I'm unsure really of which plants are actually blighty, and which are just fading from age and general end-of-season-ness. Would love your insight.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Michael! I leave roots in the soil unless the plant was diseased.

[@603chefmon]

go to the back of your local big box store's lumber section to find the box of lumber that is slightly bent or have minor marks that contractors don't want but are still great for raised beds but at 30 to 50 percent off regular prices.

[@sage0925]

We've used deconstructed wooden crates and pallets.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Excellent tip, Jerry!

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

Great advice and such beautiful footage!

[@ariesred777]

How beautiful your garden grows Patrick.A visual delight and great information as always.Like the new colourful logo too

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@OneYardRevolution]

OYR t-shirts: OYR t-shirts: teespring.com/stores/one-yard-revolution Contents: 0:19 weigh the pros & cons before investing in raised beds 3:36 have your soil tested before spending a lot of money on fertilizers and amendments 5:07 grow edible perennials 6:04 make compost only from free inputs 7:22 cover the ground with free organic mulch Oscar the cat cameos: 6:08 6:26 7:15 The compost bin we use: amzn.to/2vz9CZa How You Can Support OYR without spending a penny: If you shop on Amazon, you can support OYR simply by clicking this link (bookmark it too) before shopping: www.amazon.com/?tag=oneya-20

[@ericsgreenthumbgardening4889]

OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening firstof all thankyou for all of your repkies. Love your channel. Please contact me soon again.

[@ginkat1318]

So glad Oscar has his own plot growing

[@ninjabeatz905]

Thank you brother

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome, Pereti!

[@catslovenature3800]

When I’m watching this video, I think like “when are you going to harvest those tomatoes?” 😂

[@catslovenature3800]

I saved this video. When I have my garden, I’ll use your tips. Thank you Patrick! Send love to Oscar 😘 🐈

[@gliOrtidiMauro]

very good you're a great example for everyone.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@noelkealey]

I was so excited when we planted our peach tree and it suffered bad with curling leaves, I think it was due to the rain here in Ireland!! Your garden is fantastic, do you ever have to remove soil with all the mulch and compost you bring in?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! I'm sorry to hear about your peach tree, Noel. We don't remove any soil from the garden. Even after years of adding organic matter, the soil level about 10 cm (more in some areas, less in others).

[@omfug7148]

having basically a sliver of a backyard (yours looks luxurious compared to mine Patrick, LOL) and on a bluff to boot, I still had room for grape vines (in ground) Feijoa (planted several years ago and still waiting on fruit but warm temps this summer and good flower set makes me hopeful, I probably live right on the edge of the hardiness zone for this subtropical bush), I also have a couple of young blueberry plants not mature enough to fruit yet, I have ever bearing raspberries in tubs, and strawberries, but sadly no room for fruit trees at all.

[@mikelawson8053]

HI, I'm new to gardening this year and have been watching your channel for a couple of months. I really appreciate all your good advice in your show. Also, I'm wanting to start composting and have been admiring your black plastic composting containers. Where can I buy some like you have on the show?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Mike! I'm glad my videos have helped. This is the bin we use: amzn.to/2PXml0x

[@DavidClunie]

Where you been my friend? Hope all is ok!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi David! All is well. I was recording music with my brother and sister in my brother's recording studio in North Carolina, and the project went longer than I expected. Will be back soon.

[@jayneeburks8482]

Always an inspiration...and love the guitar as usual😊

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Jaynee!

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Great tips! Lovely seeing one of your videos agian, I've been very busy. Quality as always :) I will definitely be using these as I work on establishing a garden, the first at our very own place. There's so much to think about, I've never had this much space to work with! Thank you so much Patrick, for all the inspiration over the years, I now feel like I have a really good foundation, and a good amount of knowledge to draw from as I start this adventure of gardening for self sufficiency (and enjoyment of corse! And all the good food) at our little house in the woods. :D

[@OneYardRevolution]

It's great to hear from you again, Inger! Best wishes with your new garden. I'm glad my videos have helped.

[@ingerhaugland6763]

OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Thank you so much! :D

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I found finished compost to dry out as much as bare soil so not good for mulch. Clippings from mowing the meadow is what I use.

[@OneYardRevolution]

We prefer mulch too.

[@richardhouse7997]

Big reason to build raised beds are voles! My garden got invaded by voles after near 20 years. Even though I put in raised beds I didn't put in wire cloth underneath. Now I have to redo. I never knew what a vole was.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Good point, Richard! I don't have experience with voles, but Eliot Coleman swears by the vole trap in this article: www.mofga.org/Publications/The-Maine-Organic-Farmer-Gardener/Winter-2007-2008/Colemans-Low-Tunnels

[@richardhouse7997]

Voles love leaf mulch. I hate those things!

[@richardhouse7997]

OYR Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening thx for this tip.

[@valeriehowden471]

Voles killed off my strawberry bed this year and I think they caused my blueberries to be stunted. For my strawberry bed, I'll put down some fine hardware cloth underneath and fix up the soil for replanting next spring. Blueberry plants will get lots of TLC. My easiest strategy is planting catnip for the local felines. Fall and spring times appear to be when the voles visit most. Crossing fingers.

[@zandersmom78]

I ordered my shirt! Yay I can’t wait to sport that baby around...if only it had Oscars face on it too. 😉 From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all your videos. You’re my favorite gardening guru to go to Patrick.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thank you! That's very nice of you. I'm working on an Oscar shirt too.

[@LaSanya2001]

Ultimate Cheap Raised Bed building tip: look around on eBay or Craigs List for people throwing away their packing pallets. Though these may be old and bad quality most of the time, you can get most of them for free or for really cheap and you can build many beds that will hold on for many years.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Excellent tip!

[@veselskapravnicka5111]

Packing pallets have some very bad chemicals inside. Especially the older ones. I would maybe use them as a composter, but not as raised beds directly growing food.

[@LaSanya2001]

No, You just have to sort out the chemically treated ones with the heat treated and naturally treated pallets. EPAL pallets for example.

[@อันดามันยิ้มยิ้ม]

nice Blueberry

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@robbiebyrd1307]

Great content, thanks for sharing.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Robbie!

[@grantraynard]

Patrick, haven't seen a show in a month. Hope all is well with you and yours.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Grant! All is well. I'll be back with a harvest video soon.

[@HelenRullesteg]

Great tips all around. I agree with the advantages you list of raised beds, have to say, I regret making raised beds, as low as yours would have been fine, but mine are much higher. The slugs love hiding behind the wooden sides and during this last very hot and dry summer the beds just dried out so much faster than the areas I don't have raised which was a real problem this year. Apart from that, I am very impressed with your peach tree, mine needs to see your video and see hos it's supposed to be doing ;-)

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Helle! I hope your peach tree learns something from the video. lol Actually, I think we are fortunate not to have few pests and diseases in the area that bother the trees.

[@marykater.7169]

I'm enjoying your relaxing voice, and interesting information. I may have missed this, but why do you put the cardboard down? Is it to stop unwanted growth? Does it decompose through the winter? Is there a restriction on what kin of cardboard? For example, I have lots of Amazon boxes; would they be ok, or do some cardboard boxes contain chemicals?

[@anastasiaclendaniel6035]

Where ya been?! Missing your videos. Garden must be pumping out the last of the summer stuff now

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Anastasia! I'll be back soon with a harvest video.

[@caitzs]

I also don't like walls on raised beds because they are harder to weed. In my first garden, with walled beds, there was rhizomatous grass next to the beds, and it was absolutely impossible to dig out. My beds are now mounded above the native soil but I don't use walls. I can weed the edges easily now. I don't maintain a compost pile, because I always found the work of turning the pile and shoveling it around the garden all at once to be arduous. I prefer to bury my kitchen scraps, spent crops, and paper waste directly into my garden beds. This way I dig one or two holes every week, throughout the year, which is much more manageable for me. During the height of the veggie season, I dig it under my fruit trees. My yields have been much better since doing this.

[@begingardener275]

OYR: Could you please explain in more detail about the pros & cons of garden-soil, sloping towards or away from the sun? Since the sun's positin would change from morning to evening, what is best for the backyard of a south-facing house?

[@OneYardRevolution]

I wouldn't worry about slope unless your garden slopes significantly away from the sun and/or there's limited direct sun. Here's a video with more details on my approach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6jUlX6lq56beLM

[@RevolutionGardens]

Patrick, your greens look great! Congratulations and How’s the greenhouse?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Nelson! The greenhouse is doing well.

[@ronajunio1185]

Thank you for your great tips....

[@yvencia1150]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome, Yvencia!

[@charliewilliams8794]

I'm new to gardening yes the cost can be high especially when container growing I got a few raised beds done at the end of last yr so itll be my first time growing in them this yr. Really glad to come upon your video looking forward to learning more from you. I do have a question if I put cardboard on a area of my yard to grow in this yr will putting it down now be enough time to grow in it this year? I was gonna put blk kow on top cut a hole dig up some soil put some compost in the hole add fertilizer add a little more compost drop in my seedlings cover appropriately and see if it grows ill was gonna do some flowers but some vegetables as well which veggies do you think will do well this way I know I should test the soil but I'm not it actually seems to be good soil but will need some conditioning maybe some perlite and vermiculite as I'll be making 2 blocked off beds.

[@GIOVANNI-vf5ox]

Hi Patrick, always a big fan of your work. I am planning for next season garden, with the help of all your video's, I am fully committing to the Patrick-OYR approach 2019, and all your helpful tips you have guided me with along the way. My question to you; what sort of cover crops can I begging planning for fall season to improve my soil for 2019 season. Always appreciated your time Patrick.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Giovanni! This video shows the cover crop we plant (usually in August) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn-zdJ57j65nj9E

[@ThatgirlinSeattle]

Grow everything from seed. It saves me hundreds.

[@OneYardRevolution]

That's a great tip, Pamela!

[@suebar5177]

Hope all is well with you. ...miss your videos 🌞

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Sue! I was recording music with my brother and sister in my brother's studio in North Carolina, and I ended up staying longer than expected.

[@gwenwilliams5940]

Just wondering where you went. Haven't seen any postings for a while and wanted to check on you! Hope all is well and you are just taking a break.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Gwen! All is well. I hope to release a September harvest video soon.

[@mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies]

Super , thanks 👍

[@baileegoodell5735]

Miss your videos! Hope all is well!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Bailee! I started a music project with my brother and sister and it took longer than expected. I hope to have a harvest video out soon.

[@barbararickman8543]

Learn what is best to grow for your area!!!! So many folks plant things that they want or like and forget the fact that it may not grow in your garden zone. Plant when it is time for that plant. Pay attention to soil temperatures when transplanting. Date or month along can be deceptive; especially if summer comes early and spring comes late. Feed the plant want it needs. Take care to pay real attention to what the plant must have to grow and produce what you want to eat. Make or aquire good compost. Don't do more to plants than they really need. Some do will all by themselves and require little attention. Some need to be babied. Grow what you want; not what others say you should. Have fun.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Excellent tips, Barbara!

[@braveishvintage]

Very helpful garden tip, I'm going to roll around in my garden as soon as I can, let's be KZbin mate?

[@johnambrogio9585]

Hi Patrick, even though I have been gardening for 40 years I don't know the answer to this question. Can you grow just one tomato plant in your garden, or do you need at least two? The reason I'm asking is in my daughter's family she is the only one that likes tomatoes, and two plants are just too much. Thank you

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi John! Yes, tomatoes are self-pollinating, so only one plant is needed.

[@Jedidragoon]

I want to get a load of wood chips from a arborist this year.

[@OneYardRevolution]

That's great! This service can help connect you with an arborist: getchipdrop.com/

[@Hortanoquintaloficial]

Super like love!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@andershejgaard3988]

Hi Patrick I am new to gardening and find your channel really inspiring - thank you and keep it up. I was wondering if you have any thoughts on bokashi compost?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Anders! I've never tried bokashi composting. I prefer traditional composting, but bokashi composting is a good way to go if you don't have room for a pile.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Great videos! How long do you predict those Pine beds will last?

[@newpatch36]

Patrick, any idea if you can get an Amazon link that we can shop through that points to Amazon Smile? That way we could support you and a non-profit of our choice at the same time. Double win?! Thanks for all you do. Eager to support.

[@LaSanya2001]

Patrick, after watching older videos of yours I see you have mentioned and planted PawPaw trees in your garden, but seemingly never talked about what happened to them or how they are doing, could I ask what happened to them ?

[@OneYardRevolution]

The PawPaw trees didn't make it. I knew they tolerated partial shade, but the spot I planted them was too shaded.

[@valeriehowden471]

Did you design the tee logos? So creative! Great tips for all gardeners ... even experienced gardeners can spend a lot of money if they got caught up with using fertilizers and insecticides. I'm so glad I never started using them.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Valerie! Yes, I designed the tee logos. I'm glad you like them.

[@alanjohnson2528]

ill never recover all the financial costs of my garden , but every time i grow a single thing i recoup the cost mentally 10 x over

[@kayleealexis7828]

Hello, where did you get your Asian pear tree. Thanks?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Kris! We got it here: www.starkbros.com/products/fruit-trees/pear-trees/hosui-asian-pear/133833?msclkid=e0466e61e8431e8b563132a59a94b88e&NB_PLA_ShoppingFeed_BING&Shopping%3A%20Trees%20Pear

[@kristinanne6534]

Can I ask a silly newbie question? I'm wanting to use a lot of trellising like you do in your garden. Is there a certain direction you should place your trellising so that it won't shade your garden? I know the path the sun takes over my house. I just can't wrap my head around it.

[@littleblue2242]

Hello, Please could you tell me what altitude is your garden? I saw you get frost and cold winters. I thought sweet potatoes didn't like frost. Thanks and all the best!

[@laurafrey5244]

Hi there. Chicago suburban newish gardener here. My grass is covered in creeping charlie. Should I be concerned about mulching with those clippings?

[@mistydawgz]

Hey Patrick! I love your channel. Thanks for the great advice. I would like to start making my own compost but was wondering about the free resources you talk about in your programs. I practice organic gardening and was curious about putting non- organic materials in the compost. Like coffee grains from the local coffee shop or food scraps from others than may not be organic. Does this put chemicals in my garden? Thank you for all you do. Misty

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Misty! I'm comfortable putting food scraps from anything that I'd eat into the compost. Most of it is organic, but some isn't.