Addressing the Haters & Doubters in the Comments… Jim Kovaleski confirms his claims!

[@markduric7812]

Haters gonna hate, gardeners gonna grow!

[@markv151]

💯

[@PegsGarden]

I don’t get how anyone would not believe that Jim makes the money that he does, his produce is amazing. I have eaten his produce and can attest to how amazing it is. Every time I have gone to see Jim at the library, he always has a line of people buying his produce and talking to him.

[@TylerGirard]

If you just look at Pete's drone footage you can tell he makes as much as he claims and does at least 25k blocks per year. People need to realize this is his full time job not a hobby and he puts in the hours every day

[@NoNORADon911]

Have not even watched yet this is a waste of time to even respond too these people. Same people probably got 14 coof shots for free donuts.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

90% or more of us watching have never met Jim or bought his produce. We're not all from his town, y'know. So how would we know that? Don't be so defensive about it. Being defensive makes people look guilty. All you need to do is show the facts and most people will be satisfied. It's not that big of a deal :)

[@lvs6775]

How lucky! I didn’t read this comment as defensive. I don’t understand why people doubt it. It would make more sense if he had more of a pushy salesperson attitude. He’s just doing his thing and seems very passionate. He also doesn’t pretend to know everything which is awesome considering how much he clearly knows about his craft. Some people just can’t handle others living a satisfying life 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@WildFloridian]

That’s awesome Peg! 😄

[@jasonhatfield4747]

His gardening skills are on a level that most of us will never come close to in a lifetime.

[@carson911]

The soil really is the secret weapon. The mulching is so important

[@galamonkey]

Even if Jim’s produce isn’t going to save the world, his knowledge and the beauty of his garden will inspire so many people to try their hand at doing the same. He can only feed so many people as a relatively small suburban garden, but through these videos on KZbin and all the locals who drive by and admire his garden and see the freedom, quality of life, and happiness it brings him, he can inspire countless people. Out of the hundreds Of thousands, if not millions of people who have seen all of Jim’s videos on KZbin, even if he inspired 0.1% of them to start growing their own food, that’s a massive number of people and a huge impact. ✌🏻

[@frenchweewee4444]

Right, just imagine if half of the world did this. We surely wouldn't be where we are current day.

[@jonstachowicz8778]

This world needs more people to grow food like this. This model could really change the the way people get access to fresh, healthy food that is sustainable! I'd love to visit one day, would probably volunteer my time to help out in exchange for a day of great conversation.

[@3dinaradesign]

I wish i could visit jim too, but im far away from US...

[@wulver810]

I hope so, if I can afford a good place in about 5 years.

[@Highlander.7]

much love. you and i both brother

[@lisakukla459]

Here here.

[@charleshillman2010]

Don’t be so silly. There is not enough arable land in the world to feed 7 billion people this way. This is just a load of shit.

[@later_daze_4080]

What a sad state of affairs when people have to hate on what Jim is doing. Maybe less hate and doubting and more listening and learning. Jim and Pete are dropping knowledge we should be trying to absorb as much as we can! I rewatch all these videos multiple times!

[@cbr1thou]

Instead of hating byeden and nwo they hate jim

[@Steve-cn5up]

I am so impressed with Jim's gardening skills. Most people don't understand the level of planning that goes into a garden of his size. You have to have amazing organizational skills. We need more people like him in the world!

[@frenchweewee4444]

So agree!

[@tonygreif4931]

Agreed! I'm also amazed he has an open-concept yard and doesn't constantly have to deal with thieves of both human and critter varieties

[@hello19638]

Agreed!!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

His sharing spirit and organizational skills are what sets him apart from the rest. Amazing. Just listen to him, how excited he is. This man is no way a liar. We should be cheering him on and thanking him for showing us we can make money this way OR we can just save a boatload of money growing at home and even sharing with friends and family.

[@bluestarrbeauty]

Jim is such a smart man. Wish someone like him was running the world 🌎

[@raydeese4439]

Joe lies everyday too

[@jamesofallthings3684]

Good men don't want the job, only psychopaths seek out power. Hence, we have psychopaths in all governments.

[@jonschaffer4410]

Please stop reading the haters comments!! You guys are amazing this garden is amazing!! Keep up the great work and have fun in Maine!!

[@frenchweewee4444]

I agree 100%!

[@stellad1288]

I second that. Keep up the good work.

[@jonhohensee3258]

Jon - Why do you call them "haters"? Just because they don't believe Jim?

[@katlyngray3379]

I had a man once shame me for wanting to grow a fruit tree. he kept saying the same thing over and over. the time, the time. I said how many things have you not done because time is so valuable you never try anything. 5 years is not that long and I am hoping to selfishly live as long as I can.

[@donhummel6630]

NEW ZEALAND SPINACH- my dad grew it in the 70's in Sacramento because he was tired of chard as the only hot weather green. After he died I decided to plant it in his memory. It's delicious and it pops up each year as a volunteer. No one knows what it is!

[@vintagetrishgarden]

I find myself thinking 'I didn't know that' when Jim speaks about his methods, techniques, certain cultivars, innovations. He models a giving spirit of invention, experimentation and practical wisdom that meets most growers where they are, on small plots. If new gardeners listen to Jim and Pete, they will be rescued from a trend of re-hashed drivel videos, linked to over-priced gardening products, guaranteed to make a new-comers home-grown produce cost more per kilo than store-bought...even at inflated prices. In great contrast, this video is an info-packed, free, high production value video made by experienced growers who exist in a real market of live produce rather than 'accessories'... A gift. So if Jim tells me his produce brings in $X I'll take that advice to the bank. Thank you Jim and Pete.

[@pianoplants7884]

^ This! The knowledge and info of these videos alone would be worth the cost of buying in person! Jim and Pete know what’s growing on!! 🥦🍓🥬

[@scottamaral5073]

He’s so passionate about his craft!!

[@carolynmoody9460]

It's a real shame that so many channels are dealing with haters so sad what this world as come to..keep up the amazing work Jim!!

[@greenghost6416]

Yea but a lot of channels are fake tv shows.

[@simplysimple7628]

Especially a channel like this. I’ll have to say though that there are channels out there that attract hate. But a channel that teaches? Common people. This channel and Jim doesn’t get enough credit and attention. The way people think today is shocking. Lamborghini’s and jewelry and flashing cash is what’s “cool”. Those influencers are just ridiculous. Waste of time. This type of content is what needs to be “cool”.

[@superubergoober]

unfortunately hating on perfectly good and inspiring stuff isnt anything new

[@whatisgoingonineedtoknow.]

Paid trolls maybe.

[@ohanastrand5793]

Jim and Pete thanks so much for posting this content. We are doing a bunch of things we've seen here! We are feeding 3 families from our garden.

[@kerem7546]

He definitely earns his money...this looks like a lot of hard work, planning and refining of techniques over time.

[@cpnotill9264]

So well stated! Jim earns every penny and it is a lot of work for sure. I know he has made me a better farmer and I'm so grateful for him sharing his knowledge. Thank you Pete for what you do and collectively you both are making a difference. My heart swelled to hear Jim talk of him and his daughter ice fishing. Seems like he just got to Florida from Maine! Keep up the great work and we love our tulsi too here in upstate NY. ❤🌱

[@TheSproutqueen]

Like any small farmer, it's a labor of love! People have lost the connection to MothernEarth (Gaia). She has so much to impart to us. How many people make 2-3x more $ per year than what Jim mentions can say they look forward to going to their job every day?

[@cpnotill9264]

@@TheSproutqueen Agree it's the connection to nature and what she has to give for our stewardship and love for mother earth. I do say that it's not how much money you make it's how you use it. So many spend willy nilly and have nothing to show for it. Just observing what Jim sees can open others eyes to what's right in front of them. Abundance. I fed my plants grass cut from my scythe last year and never had better crops thanks to Jim. Many small farms can make a large impact and we all can be the change we wish to see. 🌱

[@ajb.822]

Not to mention, Jim also obviously LOOKS like he works hard ( I cone from a very hard working dairy farm family in WI and he looks like my family ) AND ..IN the videos he's working hard ! Obviously, those numbers are a little hard to swallow foe anyone not living where they could change the same amount or something. People tend to be jealous and resentful when they hear what people on the east and west coasts get for all kinds of things, yet they don't realize what the rent, gas prices and all other costs of living are in those areas. It m/l typically goes accordingly. Jim also has had time, years, into developing this. He said in a vlog not too long ago, when mentioning how much he was making, had made in a certain month the year the Rhodes' 1st visited (on their Great American Farm Tour, a vlog series) and how it had grown every year to what it is now.

[@theaggrokrag]

Just got my scythe from scythe supply; planted 12 fruit trees and started my first two no till garden beds. Soil blocks are next. Pete & Jim: these videos are providing the bed rock for the rest o my life. Thanks guys: love, the future Foster Farms.

[@VASI_LIKI]

what is a soil block

[@valentinaearthmaiden5347]

@@VASI_LIKI these guys have a video on soil blocks. Basically it’s like a cookie cutter that you press into moisten soil mix and press on a flat surface to put your seeds in to germinate. no plastic receptacles needed!

[@kapstersmusic]

I was blown away when we calculated that we grew over 200 tons of produce a year on a 10 acre CSA in Wa. We moved 100,000 carrots a year between the CSA and a Saturday market. So jealous to see all those beautiful turnips just wide open uncovered. Here in Wa. State we have to use floating row cover on all brassicas, especially radishes, turnips and choys. Beautiful garden and channel you got here. As an ex CSA worker and future regenerative farm owner, I am super stoked by everything you are doing. Inspirational.

[@helicart]

why do you use covers? weather? pests? please elaborate

[@kapstersmusic]

@@helicart Mostly for pests. Turnips and radishes will get wormy and Choys and similar greens will get pinholed by flea beetles without the sealed row cover. We try to keep cabbages and broccoli covered as long as the cover can stay on them to block the cabbage moths. The pests are so voracious here I don't know how to grow some crops without the row cover. It also protects against frost somewhat in the early spring and fall and keeps direct seeded crops from being washed out of place by rain. Kind of a bummer that the cover is a synthetic material that wears out eventually.

[@helicart]

@@kapstersmusic OK. Cool. I am in Australia and have to use tunnels with fine mesh cover due to possums, birds, cabbage moths, grasshoppers. They especially love cruciferous. I am in sub tropics and we get heavy rain and high heat....so I put 50% shade cloth over as well, and that delays bolting and rain damage. Have you thought about high tunnels or greenhouses?

[@kapstersmusic]

@@helicart We used greenhouses for seedlings and 20 high tunnels for tomatoes, basil, and cukes. High tunnels wouldn't prevent most of the brassica pests, and we didn't have the resources to cover 10 acres with greenhouses and shade cloths, plus power ventilation fans. The row cover was our only way to have nice brassicas that weren't in tatters or riddled with worms or cabbage moth caterpillars. It was weird to see acres of rows covered with that white row cover, but then again 200 tons of produce is an impressive yield from such a small area. We added 20 tons of compost a year (wood chips and yard waste) to sustain that yield. We also battled club-root infection in the soil which was endemic once it got established, and was a challenge for all our brassicas. It's like the herpes of farmland!

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

I'm just saying... I made 1000 soil blocks (mini) and they only filled 6 cafeteria trays... it's totally believable that he makes 25k soil blocks a year! Sooo many people work all year round to make 20k ... at jobs they hate or are annoyed by occasionally 🙃 and Jim goes ans does it in 3 months... 👾👾

[@bryangalen6340]

Pete and Jim, the dream team. I have adopted so many of Jim’s processes that I feel like I’ve plagiarized on my farm. I totally agree with you all about making a living doing this. Three years ago wife and I just jumped in and started a market garden. Now she is getting her full income from it and I am getting closer to the same. Still working two jobs at the moment. Worth it! Thanks y’all

[@danhaley4465]

Same.. built his peg board seeder this week.. works amazing!

[@Highlander.7]

much love and blessings brother

[@KareMom4]

It’s not plagiarism if you give credit where credit is due!

[@manjawarner3162]

Jim... Your presence in Florida is invaluable. I can see what a sacrifice you and your family back home are making in order for you to fulfill your mission/purpose here and I want to acknowledge that and let you know how much I appreciate the gift of having you here, not only providing the most amazing fresh food to the people, but the inspiration, teaching, and guidance you so freely share with the community. Bless you big! I am so thankful for the wisdom and information you have given me and countless others. I don't want to lose your presence here, but I can see how you long to be home with your girls, so I'm torn as well, feeling a little selfish for wanting you to keep coming back. Safe travels!

[@valentinaearthmaiden5347]

Ditto

[@thehedgerow]

I just wanna bring my salad dressing and just hang out in your yard! You both are super inspirational! Do not pay any attention to the haters. They have nothing better to do!

[@tradermunky1998]

"I can sell that for two dollars!" And throws it onto the ground 😂 You're rich! Very nice garden, one of the best on KZbin.

[@lisaevans9944]

I could watch him all day.. so inspirational… he’s a legend! Gives me so much incentive to be successful with my garden this year! Thank you for sharing this wonderful soul with us!

[@frenchweewee4444]

I could watch him all day as well.

[@stevenarrasmith7540]

I would find it very interesting if you did an episode with just Jim going through a reading list of the books that he recommends. There are hundreds of books on gardening in my library but it seems to me that most could be composted. Teach me Jim!

[@camaryanastasiasmith8763]

Need this!

[@Lichinha87]

I’m currently converting my lawn thanks to videos like these. Those of us who appreciate the content and effort will continue to watch and be positive.

[@frenchweewee4444]

Same here, the lawn is useless as far as I'm concerned.

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

I want to, too, but according to books…one should not ever use the lawn that previously had an orchard with toxic chemicals 60+ years ago…? In case that helps someone. Raised beds above it maybe.

[@Lichinha87]

@@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 yes I agree. Fortunately mine did not have any chemicals sprayed on it, and it cut has 6 raised beds but I’m loving the open style of Jim’s layout so much 😊

[@jellojoe00]

How can you doubt Jim?? His proof is right there!!!

[@crrc250]

I work in 2- 25x72ft hydroponic greenhouses, we seed 3000 seeds per week. 4 types of lettuce. $2 a head. On rotation, 5-6 weeks, in, out, gone, replant . I grow in ground at home. I can't even imagine how many seeds I've planted. But no where near the production. But it sure helps our grocery bills. But I agree, more people need to grow food. Every little bit helps, either for yourself or for others. Too many have forgotten. Jim, you rank up there with Elliot Coleman. The Gardening Naturally series was amazing years ago. Thank you Pete for putting these vids up. 💚 (Ps, send a lil rain to Central Ga., please? lol)

[@leaelizabeth23]

Hey! Im in central GA too. It poured here last night. And the day before.

[@Threefernscr]

That type of Spinach , the New Zealand kind , was the only spinach we knew here in Costa Rica , until recently we are seeing the American type with bigger leaves that can be eaten raw in salads etc ..the New Zealand kind we only eat cooked . Thank you much as always so uplifting to watch you both .

[@kanika9995]

Im in New Zealand and Ive never tried it.I will now though.

[@CityWideGardens]

Not only are his gardens productive they are stinking beautiful too! How he blends the crops for interplanting looks like a painting from the drone view. This proves that gardening is truly an art!!

[@lynn8524]

I never get tired of seeing his beautiful garden. So inspirational. I just love it!

[@slimdibblerfarm521]

jim is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. he is the main reason I've started farming my lots here in texas. Jims numbers do not seem strange at all because I'm just starting out but I'm able to do about $350 at market every Saturday and it is always rising. thanks again always for the Jim videos!!!

[@jonschaffer4410]

Congrats to Jim!!! Working hard at feeding your local families!!! Love the passion!! Pete way toooo gooooo for telling his story!!

[@markluke8447]

Beautiful garden, always enjoy listening to you, Jim. Jim, please don’t listen to the haters, don’t let them bring you down. Obviously your good at what you do and many of us would love to learn from you. Stay focused on what your doing, enjoy your short time on the earth and don’t let the haters steel your joy.

[@valeriepomeroy4089]

The devotion that goes in to Jim's gardens every year is amazing. Every year it's getting better and more Awe-inspiring! Watching Jim and his techniques should enlighten us all to feed our neighbors! Hopefully someday I'll be as skilled as Jim. Thank you as always for showing us how to grow on.. especially to dismiss any doubters. Love Jim's longer beard too! 😍

[@H00ba100]

I wish I had the energy this one man has. Beautiful and amazing gardens!!

[@monsurbanpatch]

tall poppy syndrome. I don't know if that's just an Australian term but its people who don't like seeing others do well. I love the videos with this guy! Especially since I love listening to his accent.

[@intuit5767]

Here in the states, I've always just referred to it as "envious asshole".

[@cannabiss9433]

in Japan they say "the nail that sticks up gets hammered down"

[@monsurbanpatch]

@@cannabiss9433 that's a good one!

[@crossroads5771]

Haters are going to hate, it's youtube. Jim is an inspiration. All the best to both of you.

[@FruitTreeAddict]

He is really mind blowing! I would like to know what he eats and drinks everyday! I don’t have a tenth of his energy! Amazing❤️

[@tifreakhachey]

I sure won't doubt his beard growing ability! Dang! Looking awesome Jim! Keep growing, we all learn so much! Cheers from Canada!

[@stephaniescott6975]

Love all the videos! Thank you for inspiring all of us. You are appreciated!

[@mabeldelrey7741]

The aerial view's so lovely. That perspective that with vegetable you can have an art form, like that diamond design and how they are planted that's so pleasing to the eyes.

[@LuisAzcona]

Jim uses fertilizers on his beard. Epic beard. I love it!

[@gardeningforfunandlongevit6076]

Jim, I love your knowledge. Gardening takes dedication. Ignore the haters because they have no idea how to get to your scale.

[@spacekimono]

I'm so inspired by Jim!! Also gives me courage to plant things late! Which I always am tempted to do...

[@markv151]

Passion Baby ! Great interview and filming , Jim is dialed in man .

[@karenjones9422]

Absolutely beautiful garden Jim. Love the patterned lettuce bed!

[@dimitrinoahutz9547]

Loooooove Jim. Greetings man. Thanks for all the Wisdom nuggets.

[@Jeannette311]

I appreciate you both so much. Working slowly towards this but I can do it! Thank you!

[@darkisland04]

This is amazing|! I'm always surprised when people can plant so densely like this, and in their front yeards, too. There's so many control freaks around this area, that it's hard for people to plant anything outside of their backyards. If you don't have a yard that looks like theirs, they try to bring all manner of pressure against you to conform to the standard suburban lawn model. I'm envious!

[@bjbrown6884]

You may live in a deed restricted community but you may still put food plants in your landscape. In the winter grow kale and greens tucked in amongst your foundation plantings. Grow in pots that may be moved to the sun. There is always a way to grow food unless you do not have access to sun and soil.

[@danhaley4465]

I love this guy! Every video is such an inspiration. I wish I could quit my job and do exactly what he’s doing. Maybe… someday

[@songweaver6076]

we'd all be aloooot happier with Jim garden in MOST people's yard!

[@wallsgallery]

So thankful for you guys. I had grown on a former parking lot for three years when my husband bought the 40x120 lot behind. Dreams of Abundance going into year 2 and year 5. All I have is wood fiber from a friend’s sawmill. I’ve been learning. My inputs are fermented weed juice, my compost, and urine. Yup. I’m finally getting happy annuals. I’m not up for selling, but it sure looks like I’ll have food for family friends and neighbors. Not sure I could have done it without you. Thank you! Best to all! :)

[@saraw8503]

We garden and foodscape on a very small scale. We feed ourselves, our grandkids, and have plenty for canning and freezing. You have opened my eyes to the potential.

[@mindyash6116]

Thank you! This message inspired me get digging and keep trying to grow food.

[@aaroncurry5730]

As a fellow farmer!jim is the king of farming and making systems work the best they can be! People should be learning from his wisdom!!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Indeed!

[@stevegorkowski3246]

I like Jim's point of view on layering. I now made the 300 square foot city garden this year. Sadly my 6 inches of mulched leaves I placed in the garden every year is broken up to make the hugelkultur bed flat. After 10 years it has no wood. I have to agree that layering in my case leaves really builds the soil. Every year all 6 inches of leaves are gone and in some cases I have to add more. I have wood chips mulch this year and I hope that the mulch and 20 lbs of worm casting keeps the garden growing. Thanks for the great video!

[@maryshrewsberry3418]

Wow! Just discovered Jim. Amazing gardener who loves to share his knowledge. Haven’t seen the haters and doubters, but those people are jealous as well as angry people who must hate themselves. And the arrogance of those who think anyone cares what they think is hilarious. Great job and thanks Jim!

[@thebuddinghomemaker]

The amount of inspiration and education Jim drops every single time you go is mind blowing. I need a notebook to write down these quotes he drops! As always, thanks Jim and Pete for keeping it real and for getting this knowledge out into the world for everyone to see. We can make a difference in our own front yards!

[@donalddillon9258]

Excellent video much appreciated. Thanks!💯✅

[@brokenarrow2835]

Great work, all about taking care of your crops,I planted five acres this hope to recoup my cost at the least.Don;t have time for farmers markets.

[@johndoyle3229]

I don't like care how much he makes he is an inspiration for everyone to fallow asome garden and good on you from alaska

[@Marblegrass]

This was absolutely awesome. Love the knowledge you guys drop. Screw the haters. Those are the horses that get led to the water, but those of us who know what's up are drinking. ✌️

[@oscarherrera9049]

Thank you Jim and Pete you are awesome, world is better because both of you

[@SedriqMiers]

Keep doing what you doing, peace.

[@lukemcdermott8698]

No matter what you do in this world there will be doubters and haters. Those type of people just don't get enough attention in their lives so they try to find it where they can. Don't worry about them, appreciate this channel especially the Jim videos! Keep doing what you doing

[@williamreeder3660]

Thank you for your videos !

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Absolutely beautiful. Jim is a world of knowledge.

[@maryanneanderson8902]

Thanks Pete for putting out your videos. This is one of the best of Jim K. Always so much knowledge to glean from Jim and grateful for his sharing how he grows food and respects the good earth. Cheers to hand powered Ag.

[@ginagriffiths3677]

I love looking at his gardens. Just beautiful.

[@dillybrown]

Don't worry about the haters! They are so few and far in between! Jim is a godsend and we'd love to see more videos about theories Jim may have about soil fertility/how he keeps up producing produce on a consistent basis, or a video about pricing produce for smaller gardeners like myself who are only dealing with a few yards of soil! You and Jim are both invaluable for bringing this information to us on a consistent basis! Much love dudes!

[@alexandraathay]

Haters are bots! What a truly inspiring video...thank you 👏

[@dustman96]

I think it's important to keep people honest. Not everyone who casts doubt on someone's claims is a hater. That said, I have no doubt he's doing what he says, he's a hard worker and really knows what he's doing and has built some great soil.

[@patrickmcleod7811]

Thanks Guys

[@danielapettus7693]

I love what Jim does let's grow food everybody

[@leichtliving8740]

Jim is just amazing...I've followed for a while and totally love him❤❤❤We are seeding like crazy, but Jim nails the food growing always, just well done.... every day you keep your hands dirty🌾🌿☘

[@socaldragonfarms5751]

Awesome videos I enjoy watching em dropping knowledge and new ideas. My problem in southern California is no rain and lots of gophers and rabbits. I really dig the drone shots! Happy farming cheers!👊🏼💯💣

[@udishomer5852]

Use drip irrigation, it reduces water consumption by 80-90% while keeping the same amount of crop. Also prevents some diseases caused by damp leaves.

[@sonia33603]

Haters are my motivators!!!!!!! I’ve been told if they are hating on you means your doing something right!!!!!!! Keep growing and thank you for sharing 🙏

[@1rstjames]

Imagine these templates expand where I'm at in socal! I've been trying to legally thrive in a Mediterranean Native-dominant Drought/Fire resistant Food Agro Forestry. In San Diego County, it's illegal to rotational paddock livestock and fowl more than 10 calendar days in a given year. TOTALLY RIDICULOUS. I'm trying to restore native populations of Monarch butterflies, dung beetles, black soldier flies, while gorging on fresh ripe figs, persimmon, goji berry, etc etc etc. The rapid cycling oforganic matter through designed intent. 😁

[@C.Hawkshaw]

wtf why is illegal to do rotational grazing more than ten days a year?

[@C.Hawkshaw]

is that why san diego county people are moving to the mid-west?

[@1rstjames]

@@C.Hawkshaw There are many reasons why they do this, but, I think they are scared a civilian will create a worse Cloverfield than they can create. Lol.

[@1rstjames]

@@C.Hawkshaw Partly. Average rent for a 2 bedroom 10 miles from the coast, from Oceanside to Torrey Pines starts at 2500. And that's assuming you found one of the lower end units quickly becoming sparse. Rates are easily $3500+ in 'desireable' complexes. Few college grads start out making the average minimum income required to rent their own apartment, so they are stuffing themselves like sardines just to break even monthly. Buying a house? The average diy crummy starter house in Carlsbad is 750k. Get that 150k from underneath the mattress for the dp. Just a glimpse why alot leave. But, the weather is usually awesome, especially for osteoarthritis.

[@blainecelestaine4543]

I can't believe he would answer the haters. But I always appreciate his info

[@devanbarger3630]

You guys have been a big part of the inspiration to grow my own food and live more sustainably, so I just want to say thank you. Thank you for making this content, thank you for your teacher's hearts, thank you for the positive messages, and thank you for paving the way. I am turning about 75% of my backyard into an intensely cropped regenerative garden for my family, but the production is so abundant that we are giving it away to friends and family. I tasted a cherry tomato from the store the other day at a birthday party and it looked like a tomato, but it didn't taste like one. It was bland and sort of gross. My cherry tomatoes taste like candy. This is my first season and I have grown 140lbs of food so far this year and I know that isn't close to the potential after the system starts to mature. You guys rock!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Wow, that's so awesome to hear! Thank you

[@rhondagillespie6031]

He's incredible! I have learned so much from him. What a garden and a teacher. Now I'm interested in green garlic.

[@johnsonpaul1914]

I grew New Zealand spinach when I was a kid (at least 60 years ago) and have not thought about it since

[@nechellesanders2887]

I enjoy listening to him because he has some valuable knowledge. Thank you for sharing

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

I love watching your videos with Jim. He has incredible experience and enthusiasm. At 72, I grow a little of my veggies and I've raised worms 🪱 for 13 years. I agree, we should do what we can and keep trying. We can't keep up on eating our Everglades Tomatoes, Blue Ruffeled Kale and Japanese Red Mustard Greens. Jim keeps my enthusiasm way UP👩‍🌾👍

[@euricegomez4048]

Thank you Pete, Jim and friends/family involved in sharing this information 💗

[@trentnicolajsen3731]

1. soil. 2. access to water. 3. climate. 4. length of growing season. 5. owned or low rent property. 5. farm close to or in a large population area. 6. high enough fence to keep out wild life or be in an urban area 7. physical health. 8. cropping experience of about 10 years or more. 9. people and communication skills. 10. a joy and love of the work. 10. human body Kinetic work efficiency of body and mind. 11. a developed system along with trying new ideas. 12. partner, community and or friend's that support what you do. 13. sufficient savings for inputs like seed, and nutrients. 14. interdisciplinary skills.

[@soinda87]

Love his work. No matter what, people will always be negative. Keep doing.

[@frenchweewee4444]

Exactly, he is a Diamond 💎in the rough....priceless!

[@dispmonk]

There is a variety of French breakfast radish called De 18 Jours. I don’t know that all French breakfasts are called the 18 day radish though. Regardless De 18 Jours variety is De 60 Jours radish in my Northwest Washington Spring Garden. 😜 they really didn’t start growing until the end of April. They just stayed stunted in the ground from March 10 planting.

[@robertling9872]

Great to see Jim in his NoDig garden. Thanks for sharing.

[@3dinaradesign]

Jimbo is my favorit....he is a legend in home farming....i always watch pete channel to see pete and jim...

[@dessommers9635]

Jim is a gardener’s national treasure. He must be protected. He is doing such important work. I know he said he was super busy, but I wish I could spend a day talking to him. He is so wholesome.

[@uncommoncents2152]

Just write a book already jim... We need your knowledge at our finger tips

[@jasonthomas7414]

Thanks again Pete/ Jim for showing us this regenerative flow! Much luv.

[@jonschaffer4410]

All the haters make a video of your garden!!

[@pamarabenton9039]

Jim's garden is a work of art. Just beautiful. He's brilliant.

[@jameswilliams3713]

I truly appreciate everything the two of you do by bringing awesome content to all of us who watch the miracles of growing your own food at home. I got hooked on this channel two years back and my wife and I have grow so much food in our own home garden we now give our neighbors much of the extra’s. Please continue your work we need the two of you spreading the knowledge for better food for longer and better life from that home grown food!! James

[@BD-cu4cq]

eXCELLENT...lots of respect from an organic gardener in Florida myself !

[@JohnMarsing]

40:08 I figure this is the nutrient dense leaves... They're growing up out of the axomite and all that and that's why I like my own compost especially under that live oak tree 40:25 compost is highly overrated and people don't understand the value of sheet mulch. the lasagna method ... the whole idea of layering organic matter on top of soil and growing in it while it's turning to compost is... the greatest growing method. ... compost is like the 666 of organic agriculture, it's here today and gone tomorrow. It's plant food. If you can feed the soil life you've got this amazing amount of fertility stored in their bodies and their workings.

[@shawnsg]

How's it highly overrated when you are literally making it yourself? Compost is not pure fertilizer. It continues to be broken down over time. So here today and gone in a few years. Mulching is great. Waiting a year or longer for stuff to break down that you put on top of the soil when your soil could use the benefits of compost immediately is silly. Composting can destroy weed seeds, pathogens and so on. Go toss some garden debris on your new garden that had powdery mildew... Whose bodies will have fertility stored in them? That's not how the process works.

[@MyFoodForest]

it is amazing how much he is producing / I grow my own food and I know its a lot of continuous work .I always love it when you visit Jim , he is such an inspiration and great listening to. I also love tulsi and grow different varieties here in my south Indian permaculture garden!

[@ameermark877]

Raggedy???? Man yard lik an oasis, madddd beard 🧔🥴🤙

[@sellingroanoke]

Old girl, but fairly new at gardening here. Just finished completely remodeling an older but new to me home with an incredible yard. Knee surgery holding me back right now but I can't wait to get my hands in the dirt and see what I can grow. Pound dirt my friend. Love when you visit Jim. Cool guy. P.S. I will be gardening in a neighborhood with a high deer population.