Our Charles Dowding no-dig market garden in year 2!

[@allysongove6906]

when your son just takes a bite out of the dirty carrot and then rubs some of the dirt off and takes another bite! that is what life is about. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@jksatte]

I bet he has the best immune system. That was awesome lol.

[@jesskan9828]

Yes! He has a great immune system!

[@westernbelle7873]

I was cracking up over that! I had to re-watch it lol

[@zingara76]

VitaminB12!! Love it 🥰

[@farmer-red488]

@@jksatte ha!! I was just going to type that exact comment! Definitely he will have fantastic gut health too!

[@jildavis6069]

I incorporated Dowdings methods 2 or 3 years ago and I will never do anything else! This method has worked beautifully!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Love the new greenhouse! Big game changer. I think for me it's having a warm place to escape to in winter and to walk in with orange 🍊 and lemons 🍋 blooming is true mental therapy to get you through!

[@nadinetasmania]

Hello Shaye - thank you for the update. I have been following your 'no dig' garden and I am impressed with its progress. Weeding is thankless, my biggest challenge has always been, you lose so much top soil pulling weeds. I have tried silage - now I am moving to card board, silage, top soil. Thank you. Also thank you for being an inspiration. There has been so many tips in cooking, gardening, homemaking I have used. More importantly your attitude has re affirmed my own beliefs in home making - fellowship, comfort above impressing and beauty in the simple. Simple is not a negative - the best compliment I get is people I invite into our home acknowledge personality and feeling at ease over anything else. I have some high end items but in whole, it is about the space being used. You work that so well. Thank you - blessing to you and your family. Always look forward to be welcomed to what you share. Cheers!

[@jasonhatfield4747]

I finally got my order of the CD60 trays too! I love that they are smaller too. Much more practical for the home gardener who wants to grow smaller quantities of lots of different vegetables. Plus, the durability is clearly an advantage of these.

[@pyxis55]

Charles Dowding has been a huge help to me. I had such gardening-anxiety. He is so soothing and reassuring. My mantra has been “WWCD” - What Would Charles Do? LOL! Really. He makes it all so simple and doable. I have to adapt to my northern Vermont climate - but basically, I just do what Charles says to do.

[@rubygray7749]

Ha ha!! Did you know that Charles is now selling a range of T-shirts, one of which has the logo "What would Charles do?"

[@pyxis55]

@@rubygray7749 Yes! I just saw that this week! I think I gotta get one :)

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

With everything happening in the economy, a garden is a true blessing. I am so excited for my garden this year and plan to expand it by 300 sq. feet.

[@kikstartmyx3]

Will eating a giant mouthful of dirt on that carrot brought me the joy I needed today 😂

[@lauriesickles5393]

Will sure was cute, munching away! So exciting about the new greenhouse!!

[@patriciacinea3097]

Thank you for the update Shaye on the C. Dowding method. Thanks to you I over wintered garlic. Just 5, but a start!

[@denisek5208]

I absolutely love Charles Dowding! thank you for sharing your garden with us

[@denisebrady6858]

Great video Thank You. I follow Charles Dowding here in Australia & all my raised beds are no dig & I love this method. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@maryboehme420]

Thanks for showing the dried out cardboard! I also live in a hot dry climate and always wondered why Charles never had any dried curling cardboard like mine in his videos 😅

[@jasonlist3253]

I use a bead organizer to store my seeds. Comes in a black hardshell suitcase from Amazon. Keeps them dark and the containers are airtight. Its made quite a huge difference in germanation when storing. 😁

[@lisabevans8107]

Can you share the link please..

[@happygarden_]

*Wooooww!!! You are a great guy my friend THE ELLIOTT HOMESTEAD, but more importantly a good teacher. You also came across as very genuine and willing to share all that you know. May you grow in wisdom, I wish you abundant crops, happy gardeniiiiiiiiiing!!!*

[@courtneybrown7178]

Will eating the carrot, dirt and all, was the highlight of this entire video!! 🥰 Love it! (My kids eat dirt too 🤫)

[@mimikay0214]

Thank you for sharing! This will be our first year following Charles' no dig method. The beds are ready to plant and we are so excited. 🤞🏻

[@mirjammclachlan2308]

I've heard that stones in the garden give minerals back to the soil. So lining your garden rows with stones/rocks will benefit as well as look good. Blessings from Ontario Canada

[@peterelliott5646]

Just started my seeds in my cold frame . Elliott's up here in New Hampshire. We hope your greenhouse works well for you.

[@christinamunson314]

I got supplies from Bootstrap Farmer and Johnny's this year to start seeds - Bootstrap Farmer is leaps and bounds the better more durable seed starting trays and supplies!

[@marilenamcgowan349]

My Charles Dowding trays are on route to Canada from All About The Garden. I will be very excited about trying these out this year.

[@michsmo2883]

I did a small no dig tomato bed last year, after watching one of your videos, and it worked out wonderfully. Minimal weeding!!

[@theladysgardenandhome]

I just got in my Charles Dowding trays in last week and am starting my flowers! I love them!

[@redinthethevalley]

Now that is my kinda child! Well done mom!♥️

[@GardenALittle]

You romanticizes the farm life! I know it’s not glamorous, I know its hard work and filled with broken tractors, lost tools and failures… but theres something about watching other people’s progress that just make me so excited about my own garden, and makes me love this country life all over again!

[@girlmeetshomestead]

I loved seeing what the garden looks like as spring is around the corner. We are putting in our first ever garden and are so excited!! Can’t wait to see how it will develop! Oh! And I can’t wait to see the new greenhouse!! 🧡

[@Aprons.Overalls]

Last year was my first attempt at gardening. When I first learned of "no-dig", I thought, there is no way this works. I thought it was just a hack/shortcut and figured farmers have been tilling for a long time so that must work, right? Big mistake. We've transitioned to no-dig and are so much happier with the results. We just had friends over to help us prepare some new no-dig beds and they seemed rather confused why we were using trash (cardboard) in the garden. It's funny how much cultural norms can influence us.

[@t_nels]

I aspire to have a piece of land and gardens and animals. Our youngest, twins, are 18. We have 6 adult children. My husband and son lost their jobs bc of the problems of mandate. My husband and I are in the van life working in different States. We need to sell our home and move. You have brought us so much joy. I can't always catch you when your videos come up but want to say I am grateful to have found you in 2021.

[@aaronmathison2399]

I'm glad to see you still use the EZ GO buggy.

[@dennymuffin4638]

Great video - thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Thanks too for showing the two lambs - they are adorable and what you and your family are doing to take care of them is awesome ..........................

[@lauraayars5234]

it's amazing to me that you can get so much on your two acres!! We have 6 acres, but limited open land to about 2-3 acres... When we look around, we just don't know where to put more things!

[@grownnearrainier1617]

Ok but those SEED TRAYS! A gardener’s dream. Gotta try em.

[@sarahlangham635]

Yummy carrots, dirt and all! 😍😂 I love it!

[@lisaporch8922]

So happy you got your greenhouse from 🇨🇦 lol. As you know we won’t be planting for a while yet it’s still cold here in the north 🥶 lol. I have been reviewing all Charles’ videos ❤️

[@MsCaterific]

Hello fellow Hoser 😉🙃I love coming across other Canadians, just thought I'd say hi.

[@angied.1174]

So glad to have found you! You guys are a dreamteam as a family! May the Lord bless you in everything you undertake and make you a blessing for many ! Greatings, blessings and love from Germany 🇩🇪❤️

[@bethanyj9446]

Thanks for sharing! I’m learning so much. And I love that you just go for it. I think many people don’t because of the uncertainty of trying something new. And I’m laughing about the morning glory as I’ve had it my yard and it’s awful, strangling everything I plant. When I see the seeds at the store I think it needs a warning on the package.😅

[@ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic]

I am so surprised that you are 7b which is the same as our area just over the mountains. I thought it was so much colder there in the winter. Boy I hear you about the bind weed (morning glory)! That stuff is tenacious. Happy spring and have a great growing season.Bye from the wet side of the state.

[@jessicaj8148]

Okay I’m now convinced to try the no dig method. I’m going to have to fence it off though for deer and my dogs. Which I think is the part that is causing me brain stress lol

[@letticason8435]

A little dirt didn’t hurt. I nibble on cherry tomatoes and strawberries as I pick them. Absolutely, great kid experiences with nature and veggies .

[@tpangle17]

I've been wanting to try his seed trays!!! I'm so happy to hear your review!

[@millirue]

Love the video! I will be attempting a no dig garden this spring!

[@kathleenmarshall66]

New greenhouse looks great!

[@sarahrickman6609]

It all looks really good. Love your new green house. I think it should be a good one that won't collapse in snow because of that shape. Looks well built. I'm looking forward to the next video. If I don't see ya here on YT then I'll see ya in heaven. Shalom Aleichem Mishpocah 💐♥️

[@chrystalreed5913]

I love watching you and your family it's such a delight for me I love the way your little boy just ate that piece of that carrot with that dirt on it no problem I have four boys and there's no way that would ever happen lol you're awesome mom

[@Bobsmith-ot6si]

Love it! Great work😊big love from Cornwall UK x

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

Soooooo excited to see more garden/farm videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@marimartinez7351]

Omgosh finally hahahhahaha I been sick with a severe Bronchitis so I been in bed waiting for your video hahahhahaa thanks. Hugs from NYC

[@marieke74]

This summer I want my own greenhouse. Thank you for the update, learn a lot of your video's 🥰💖🌷

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Always love seeing a garden video pop up with your name on it! 😁 Can't wait to see what you puffy this season! Happy growing!

[@christinemurphy7204]

How great!! I love seeing your family

[@WildOnesHomestead]

I'm starting over with a whole new garden this year so I'm excited to see how this has worked for you going into year two. Maybe I will incorporate some of it into my new space once I start planting!

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

I am excited to see your progress 🙂

[@WildOnesHomestead]

@@victorybeginsinthegarden thank you! I'm so ready to get started! Just waiting on the weather. 😅

[@nadinetasmania]

It is so encouraging to see new ideas as they emerge. I too am going to plant differently this year - best of luck with yours! x

[@WildOnesHomestead]

@@nadinetasmania good luck to you too! 😁

[@gramalaney]

I live in Canada ... and we here in Revelstoke BC got 30ish feet of snow ... the snow banks that are super high are now melting .. had a cloud burst last night with a huge bright lightning flash and then boom thunder ... and pouring rain figuring this morning snow will be lower .. lol 2.5 ft of snow is easy peasy winter ... it's time to move from here ...

[@inhale13]

My CD60's arrive Wednesday, very stoked.

[@bea9316]

Hi shay happy to see this video up and that u started showing us your covered seedlings 🌱 in your green house, you have a very cute helper today.. I started some of mine as well like 2-3 weeks ago but mine are in the basement under florecent light 💡 I have a small home but we have the most available space down there plus where I live we still get cold morning and nights so I can’t put them out yet, I love the style of your new green house, can’t wait to see the final look .. could you tell me the name or the place in Canada you ordered from? Can’t wait to see how your market garden 🪴 comes alive.. with all your veggies 🥦 🥕🥬🧅🥔🍅🌶🧄… love your property and your home so beautiful and cozy.. happy gardening 👩‍🌾..!

[@truthofthematter9409]

I've been doing no dig gardening for years now no matter if it's for food or my pretty plants... I believe this method not new nor created in UK... origins are unclear but they did this even in the 19th century. It works so well and I'll never do it any other way. I first learned about it from Y Garden's Yula.

[@jcampbe13]

We got our cardboard from the plywood shop this year :) Huge pieces, and nice and thick!

[@LadysFarm]

🥰🥰🥰 love the B-Roll. Need to step up my game Loving the house also

[@Cornflower20]

Looks great! Looking forward to see what you guys do this year!

[@lwjenson]

You can also check out the super strong seed trays from neversinkfarms, they are winstrip trays and allow for air pruning like the soil blocks and I and a lot of people really like them. Also bootstrap farmer has a lot of Really sturdy farmer/gardening supplies.

[@jksatte]

I just ordered the trays from neversinkfarms. I think they are really good. I like smaller modules though. I don't have a big garden and they are a little overkill for me. They are awesome though. All of the one's you mentioned plus Keven Espiritu's (Epic Gardening) trays. I'll have to look up the exact name but they are awesome.

[@sarahmariefarmersdaughter4803]

You could leave a few of those carrots grow so they flower for blooms and seeds. It would be great to see what the blooms look like and what you get from the seeds too. Thanks for sharing.

[@cg8509]

Was that a hand coffee grinder in the beginning? I'd love to know which one that is! Loved seeing how year 2 is going. We have a cold greenhouse too so your channel is helpful for seeing that too. Thanks!

[@asheelterestini5454]

I am super excited for gardening this year. Now for Mother Nature to warm up enough in my area, 6B, so that I can move my starts and sow down other crop seeds. :) Thanks for the pick me up. The walk through of your garden makes me even more excited to get things going in mine.

[@rvmush3883]

We also live in an area that devastates greenhouses. Can you please tell me where exactly you purchased yours?💗💕

[@charlesbale8376]

Enjoyed your video and found it informative.

[@teresac1060]

Loved this

[@wendyjacques4625]

Looking great!

[@martilynnsmiles]

Just found your channel and I'm guessing we probably live within 2 hours. Am looking forward to learning from you!

[@allienestor2104]

Love the Cafe DuMonde coffee can reuse! We use ours to hold dog treats ❤️

[@joanneganon7157]

I didn't realize the Carrots kept growing 🐦. JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@Solace40FarmAFutureAHomestead]

We’re starting our no dig garden this year! It’s great to see how you’re is doing just a year in!

[@marlenenuartchristianriepl7468]

you guys are just so cool! thanks for the videos :)

[@helenobrien60]

Fun Fact: If you water with drip tape and you put the holes up you will get a more even distribution of water along the whole line instead of just where the holes are. They are designed to create a mini pool of water along the center that spills over and runs a little way along the line.

[@AnneMarieCartier]

I thought you sowed your lettuces directly in the garden? I do ...I never start them indoors!

[@rubygray7749]

You gain 3 or 4 weeks head start on the season by sowing almost all seeds indoors in module trays, then planting out. They are protected from wind, heavy rain, frost and drying out, also from pests like slugs. Then when you replace those plants, you're saving another 2 to 4 weeks transition time by having the second sowing of seedlings ready to pop straight in. Charles even plants seedlings in between crops that are not quite finished yet, for a greater overlap and higher productivity.

[@janetwithers7427]

New to your channel. Subscribed. Look forward to your posts. 💖

[@angelastorm6460]

Did you do a video or blog about how you store seeds? If not, would you consider it? I’m very interested in getting myself more organized in that regard. Thanks!

[@Cornflower20]

She made one last year! Last January I think?

[@katherinebragg9704]

Can you list an address or website for where you purchased your greenhouse? Sounds like what I might need for our Maine winters. Thx.

[@shayb1701]

Thank you

[@ggiffin]

Can you talk more about how you set up the drip system?

[@jenniferh851]

Hey there - love seeing things evolve on the homestead and in the garden! We built a no dig from scratch last season as well and are loving it. Wondering what you mean by your well fills up from the snow pack in the winter? We're rural and have a standard rural property well, but not one that "collects" from snow pack or rain water - is this some sort of unique open well collection system? Maybe I'm confused :-) I was looking into rain water collection but we get a ton of snow here so it made me curious. Love the channel and beautiful family, Shaye!

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

I expect she means when the snow melts on the hillside it fills up the underground reservoirs that they can access via the well. It's a natural process, nothing they actually need to do.

[@jenniferh851]

@@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden Oh gotcha. I've only been rural for about a year and haven't really thought about how much impact snow has on the natural reservoirs, although totally logical. I've been wanting to do rain water collection for our large garden and my spouse keeps telling me "you realize we live in a town that has Springfield in the name." We had an unusually dry summer last year and I was paranoid about the water drying up.lol

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

@@jenniferh851 I don't think it's ever a bad idea to collect rain water for the garden, it really does come in useful for the drier periods which seem to be getting longer and hotter. I collect the water off my garage and it goes a long way to support my little garden in summer :)

[@karenstairs8273]

I use those boxes for my photo sorting...but I promised myself that when my second box is emptied of photos (Almost done) I will use it for my seed packs!

[@KatarinaWaite7623]

Love your videos!❤ I was wondering what company you used to buy your greenhouse from? Thank You 😊

[@MrsSquishy2010]

I just started my no dig garden last week and I'm in the process of scrounging for more cardboard. Today, I literally stopped the car when I spotted two huge pieces of cardboard by my grocery store dumpster. My 10 year old thinks mom has gone nuts but he'll think differently when he's picking peas in a few months.

[@a.kalenik709]

Hi, new to your channel. I love your content! Just out of curiosity, what expresso machine do you use?

[@danamama6766]

What compost did you get. That is the only part of the no dig I do not thoroughly understand. Is there a specific compost that you ordered? I know that sounds ridiculous I guess I just need to know it is actual compost out of plant matter and food scraps. Or just pure composted cow manure or horse etc. Always love these. Everything is looking beautiful after its winter beauty sleep. xo

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

the cardboard is for controlling weeds right? you all work so have but i can tell you love it❤️

[@jeanneamato8278]

A little dirt is good for kids. And adults. It’s going to be a good gardening year. Happy Equinox to all!

[@genietillery878]

I want to use the cardboard method because we have weeds galore. If only we could eat them we'd be all set.

[@granola.cluster]

I've been seeing a lot of gardeners using soil blocking. I've been looking into it to avoid the plastic wells and it just utilizes a more sturdy flat tray. Wondering if that's something you could utilize that would be worth the investment? - I've seen smaller handheld options as well as standing / more gridded and larger options.

[@susand8979]

Lumnah Acres channel uses the soil blocks. I hadn't seen them before! Makes sense, though!

[@betht5107]

Is there a link to the greenhouse? This is exactly the type of greenhouse I am looking to add.

[@margiemasih990]

Your vidios are very interesting

[@bloomingpetals9290]

Where do you keep your seeds? I store mine the same way. It’s ideal, but I feel like I have to keep them in the house. I’m in the Western Wa and there’s lots of rain. Is it ok to keep all my seeds in my shed?

[@glaizaroe]

Hi! I made a no-till flower bed last month. I was wondering how soon I can plant on it

[@juliecarns]

Hi Shaye, are you using a fertilizer in your seeding trays? Maybe a blend with manure? Thanks. Julie 🌷

[@jksatte]

I don't know what Shaye does however until there are true leaves the seedling doesn't need outside food. It gets all it needs from the seed itself. So while you can certainly start seeds with compost, you can also start seedlings in sand and both will do well.

[@highdeserthomesteader]

Can you show how you did your watering system?

[@nicholehillabush7211]

Shaye, where did you get your new greenhouse? :)

[@minahammonds7511]

I saw some of your bamboo type fencing was down did the wind do it? Do you have to have it to protect your plants? Is the wind really damaging there? Just wondering. Thank you

[@lauraayars5234]

what do you do with your cow manure?

[@hugnic1812]

My son eats his carrots the same way 😂 dirt fresh lol.

[@adventurestothehomestead1341]

Where did you get the new greenhouse?

[@victorymeadow4073]

What was the company you bought your green house from? I am in the market for one!