I have 5 kids. the day i went to the store and there was no canned goods i went straight to the seed section. everyone else was standing there complaining or shocked. i have kids so i dont have time to be in awe or complain. i had to make sure we dont rely on the store anymore for a way to feed mine. me and one older lady were the only two looking through seeds. i literally had to walk down the aisles and tell people plant your own there are seeds for everything up front and you can buy them with food stamps. a month later i have my plants in the ground. i hand dug my bed and tilled it from grass to what it is now. A shovel, a hoe and a rake. took two weeks. i added in amendments and made my clay soil good enough for my plants to grow. my house next month will be a drop off spot for 290 plants that will be given out free to people in my community through a local organization. more black folks from the city need to do this. you can even buy fruit bearing trees and bushes and already started plants w/ food stamps. Thank you for getting gardening info out to people. We need more people to do this for our communities. cant wait to have folks show up to get these plants from my front yard. all it takes is planting that first one to be hooked.
@bigsister93544 жыл бұрын
I dunno, I live in a big city and I doubt that I can eat something that was planted on the streets. We had a lot of fruit trees everywhere but fruits from this trees are poisonous. Smog accumulate on the leaves and rain wash this poison right into the soil. I ate an apple from the park and got an Angioedema just from the small bite even though I never had an allergy reactions from fruits and vegetables before.
@MsLewcee4 жыл бұрын
Well said 😁💯💯💯
@sincerelythewolf16714 жыл бұрын
@@bigsister9354 do you have some space in doors? You can do most veggies in buckets. Just put holes in the bottom. Put them in front of a window and they will grow. Thats how I started all of mine.
@bigsister93544 жыл бұрын
ALISHA KATTARA, I use window sills to grow some herbs and greens and my family has a small garden outside the city. I live in Russia and many citizens have such gardens called «dacha». This is the legacy of the USSR then many citizens were given small plots of land by the government so that they could grow their own food. My grandfather was given this plot from his work forty years ago and since then our family has grown vegetables and fruits there from may to November. Then winter comes for six months. it's funny that exactly after I wrote you the previous comment, I heard my neighbor planting something under the window😄😄 I think urban gardening will develop rapidly because of the COVID-19 crisis. I wish you good luck and great harvests!🍀🌾🥬🥕🥗
@elizabethparsons38684 жыл бұрын
There is a company called city pickers that makes movable planters on wheels. Just wheel your stuff in at night or when smog is real bad.
@wofakwame41634 жыл бұрын
I've just discovered this prophet. He's found the key to meaningful living, the Creator's Eden project. Keep preaching, brother.
@wofakwame41634 жыл бұрын
@IyaEarthseeds I'm lost. I don't know where you're taking me to. Please, come home .
@TinhaRolfsdotter4 жыл бұрын
This guys message made it's way all the way to Turkey. Inspired me to become a balcony gardener.
@TechOutAdam3 жыл бұрын
So love you started where you're at. We all can do something!
@TinhaRolfsdotter3 жыл бұрын
@@TechOutAdamYes indeed we can! ❤️
@JonathanStaples890295 ай бұрын
Less than 1 minute in and I'm already emotional. Ron Finley was my inspiration to start my home garden.
@kimberleyhosmer59974 жыл бұрын
Soil is magical. Growing our own food is so important for health and self sufficiency. We need to be designing affordable housing with gardens built in.
@pauldominic21504 жыл бұрын
YES!! Thanks for your comment!!
@julienewman7189 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Ron were driven to me by God! I have cured myself of stage 4 cancer! One of the things I did for my cure was cleaning up my eating habits to organic vegetables, fruit, grass fed beef, my own free run chickens (make my own mash!😊) and eggs, spring water from the spring in the mountain behind my house, grounding, honey (have my own bees!😊), electro culture on my entire small farm including my garden, mushroom extracts, root extracts and more! My whole life changed! A dear friend told me about you and said I would resonate with you and he was spot on! I am a new lifetime follower! We can never LEARN too much can we? I look forward to watching all your videos and learning your knowledge. Thank you for sharing this vast valuable essential knowledge to the world! I pray people will listen so they can feel the difference clean food can make in their lives! Love ya and God bless you! 🙏❤️🥰
@peacefulplace79244 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Baltimore with a Gramdmother that lived on the Eastern shore farm country I got bit by the gardening bug about 11 yrs ago and could not believe foodstamps could buy seeds to feed my family for next to nothing. Knowing whats in my food is everything keep pushing because its vital to everyone to get the message your giving.
@jojow84164 жыл бұрын
Nothing yet to dehydrate here in Massachusetts, but I've been able to collect enough greens to make a tiny weeny salad. Love, Love, Love having you come into my house to share your garden and all the wisdom you offer. Thank you and God Bless.
@juliavanrun-kilic17444 жыл бұрын
This just turned up in my newsfeed...I live in Switzerland. This is also becoming an issue as Switzerland is 70% dépendant from food import. We’re Supposed to be in lockdown but trucks from Portugal, Spain, France etc still drive through. We still have food, but economical and financial issues are bound to bring about change....I can feel it... Thank you for being so ahead of your time! And your courage, wisdom and persistence.
@thinkforyourselfjohn31634 жыл бұрын
✔🙏 I believe so too. God Bless you. ❤
@louisegogel79734 жыл бұрын
Julia van Run-Kilic Sehr schön!! Remember to compost all organic materials to make the soil rich... to speed things up you can chop it all fine and mix it with whatever soil you already have. Also please do nurture the weeds which all nourish and detox us and require very little pampering to grow well... look for or plant these... truly they heal us all: Dandelion (Löwensahn), Broad and Narrow Leaf Plantain (Breit und Spitzwegerich), Lambs Quarters, Stinging nettles (Brennnessel), and so many more. Viel Glück!
@samuraijo28185 жыл бұрын
how this has less views than a cardi b video is whats wrong with america
@BurningSky4444 жыл бұрын
Samurai Jo 😂😂
@tapasntheraw97734 жыл бұрын
America has been brainwashed..... and wrong priorities...The earth is self sustaining. and we need to create a life for all not just a select few.
@rizzy814 жыл бұрын
This guy is friggin awesome! Started my own grow after watching this.
@Grahmahshanz8 жыл бұрын
Thank you KZbin for recommending this video. .. comfirmation, Im on the right path!
@granniji10493 жыл бұрын
The evaluation of Dr. Carver. He is so proud of U, and so am I
@tchdef4 жыл бұрын
I love this theory! You have made a way for our people to think outside of the box. This is an enhancement mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. Thank you!
@mikeaskme35308 жыл бұрын
This man is raw with the truth, you may not like it but it is the truth.
@TheTowerMacMaolain6 жыл бұрын
Health and Unity, a true soldier of the light.
@CypressPhotoStudio8 жыл бұрын
👍👍. This guy is amazing .
@jojow84166 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, just brillian, this blessed man should be on the news every day with this message teaching people in EVERY city in the U.S. on how to transform neighborhoods with life saving, healthy food that translates to health remedies. Bless you dear man, bless you and your mission.
@rootofthevineurbangardens18234 жыл бұрын
JoJo W 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾YES!!!
@jennifercockrell17774 жыл бұрын
Ron, you're awesome! Found you from another KZbin channel. We've had a granden for 18 years now and we have 24 bee hives!
@Stressfree679 жыл бұрын
We share the same inspirations for gardening and I'll add being tired of going into a grocery store and buying vegetables that don't taste like anything to put it politely. I grew up with gardens and fruit trees so I know what these foods should taste like and sadly corporations and industries have tricked the shit out of folks in believing these foods are healthy for them. It is time for folks to shit or get off the pot and make a difference in their lives for their family and future. Thanks for sharing this is food for knowledge.
@LadyMaltese4 жыл бұрын
Ron Finley. My Urban Garden Hero!!
@amelmemic65562 жыл бұрын
Respect we know what he saying all the way from Bosnia this man got the farmers armor we support this mans word
@BurningSky4444 жыл бұрын
So Profound.... lovely!! Refreshing to hear you talk and very inspiring! Your videos have become my new bed time stories! I am 86 days Vegan 🌱Not able to do much since the quarantine is going on.... can’t wait to get out and get dirty! I live in Charlottesville Va... lots of land and farms here... fresh food galore🙌🏾🌈 Thank you 🙏🏽
@mariamatias49114 жыл бұрын
WOW ,,,,,,, I just found your video, thank youuuuuuu for sharing it all !! I´m starting my own veggie gardener here !! much love, handsome & inspirational soul ,,,,, Algarve, PT
@wendybatchelor7644 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! Keep going.
@hiromibee4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful personality!
@hillaryroberts36234 жыл бұрын
Mavericks pay a high price for moving the needle. Support them.
@michellematthews1554 жыл бұрын
OMGness YOU ARE SO AMAZING !!! PRECIOUS!!!! IT TAKES JUDAH TO LEAD HIS PEOPLE THE WAY OF LIFE. BLESS YOU !!!!
@wendygrethen1374 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work - great message and action. Very needed in the world today. I hope you continue to impact many. Fresh food is key. Thank you for what you do.
@lanettelawrence63082 жыл бұрын
Yes making compost excites me unbelievably.
@darlenesimmons60654 жыл бұрын
thank you ron
@amazingandrea99834 жыл бұрын
That’s me! Out in my jammies at 5am, saying congratulations to my cherry blossoms, and checking on my tomato plants, urging them on. I seriously wonder if there’s something psychologically wrong with me when I just lie down on the grass next to my garden beds and whisper to the plants, “Grow!” I’d like to have a date with Ron to ask him about that. I’m sure the line-up is long, though - sigh. (And I’m at Harvard now.)
@1947dhammond4 жыл бұрын
I'm just listening and looking at your video. Are you still doing this Ron? I hope you are there being a positive figure and working that garden. What a reason to live and love somebody besides yourself. I bet you have made many friends. I'd like to write a book about you and what you've done for the little ones in life who want to grow up and be someone very special. What a service and awesome contribution to our selfish world.
@Onward19694 жыл бұрын
He just released a Masterclass
@baroldable8 жыл бұрын
Spot on Ron
@theoriginalloveandteavarie42854 ай бұрын
Yassss👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾YOU GOT LAND USE LAWS CHANGED!!✊🏽
@louisegogel79734 жыл бұрын
1:53 Mother Nature does not waste ANYTHING! 21:43 I tell people, you don’t need meds, you need a garden! 25:49 We are part of the Ecosystem... You heal your Mother, you heal yourself. So we take all our food scraps and other organic materials, chop them finer if we want to speed up the process, add them to the soil, mix or layer them in, and thus really give the soil what it needs to grow healthy food and flowers. Let’s also remember the edible weeds that grow abundantly and both nourish and detox us when we use them as part of our meals.... Dandelions, broad and narrow leaf Plantain, Lambs Quarters, Stinging Nettles, and so many more! Look up the top edible weeds in your area, what they look like, how they work to heal and nourish us, and then make pesto or scrambled eggs, or smoothies, and whatever else you make with greens.
@malakingdude2 жыл бұрын
When I worked in Manhattan years ago I used to toss flower seeds of all kinds out my car window, sometimes in a cup of water to assure they made it to soil. After time the entire trek to the Lincoln tunnel in NJ had flowers everywhere. It was delightful to have beauty to look at while stuck in standing traffic at times. Call me crazy but but i felt grateful for the beauty my discarded seeds returned to me every day. I think I above all appreciated the new scenery more thsn anyone. If you have none to spare, dollar store box of seeds will do the trick for you. I get Lilly seeds now (see attachment) for my next local project which consist of three. Two are highway exits with only swamp grasses as well as a local so called Greenway sponsored by the county. They've done nothing as far as planting there so I scatter seeds from rose of Sharon as well as wildflowers there. It's looking nicer each year and the dummies from county parks haven't a clue LOL. I discard veggie seeds there before spring making sure snow sets them in.
@noleenmassuco74154 жыл бұрын
@RonFinley. This is brilliant. 2 months ago I was looking to learn more about gardening and boom, I stumbled across your name on social media. I now will subscribe to your masterclass. I am from a country in Southern Africa called Mozambique. Thank you
@retroblak3 жыл бұрын
Such powerful content from Ron Finley. Here in 2021 after going plant based due to health issues. ❤️🤗🎓👊🏾
@deshuncarlisle34424 жыл бұрын
Peace king! #THEMARATHONCONTINUES2020 #each1reach1teach1 thanks for the gems! Watching all ya vidz!
@Abdced9 жыл бұрын
super inspirative....
@TREYCEMONE3 жыл бұрын
I have all the seeds, tools, etc. just need to get moving....I'm diggin that VW
@daviddelacruz2185 Жыл бұрын
Truth.
@batwork40314 жыл бұрын
This is gangsta.
@ItachiOkasan4 жыл бұрын
love you ron you are epic and inspiring
@darlenesimmons60654 жыл бұрын
ron you are the best ilove your way of thinking and talking thats so very true i got into food to change my life and my family liives i know about the banna wateri learned that from a n older women she told me as i walked pass her garden
@cthomas5242 Жыл бұрын
You got that right
@amelmemic65562 жыл бұрын
This man is a saint vote him for president
@JessicaDessus4 жыл бұрын
Amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@constancemiller37534 жыл бұрын
.Here in we have OFRE (offer) Operation Food Rescue Edmonton. They realized old folks had planted food in thier yards and its going to waste as they dont pick it anymore. OFRE organized pickings so young folks can go pick/harvest it and make preserves, cider ect. Ect. From what was going in the garbage. Think: local heirloom organic stuff is going in the bin by the garbage truck ton and some sob is charging a fortune for plastic bags of far away food at a farmers market?! No.
@chanaguerrero57624 жыл бұрын
This guy was winging this speech and it shows.
@BurningSky4444 жыл бұрын
I’m a Taurus ♉️ and food is sexy....(healthy food) 🥑🥥🍉🌶🍊
@keralee4 жыл бұрын
Doing it. Cited by city for doing it...need legal help! Any advice?
@carlettachristian3694 жыл бұрын
You’re so damn dope!
@bonilla20224 жыл бұрын
Additional video and audio processing. Thank you, Ron! drive.google.com/file/d/1B37VXHtOYIE-ETyyE9oXNg-WB7uqGO4l/view?usp=sharing
@jamorjr14 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Mr Finley has heard of Hugel Kulture?
@jamesday3389 Жыл бұрын
He says air and I choke out taking a rip like Chong.
@broniuksantanuks66055 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
@thefran35314 жыл бұрын
*to the questioning neighbors peeking thru windowblinds* "Checkin' trees, don't mind me. just ...*picks fruit* ...another morning." *y'all should be awake by now*
@alfredol87413 жыл бұрын
How did he get letters from North Korea?
@timreadon231 Жыл бұрын
Brother we can do without the limited vocabulary, if you know what I mean. I would love to have my son listen to your videos but not with the unnecessary language. We don’t need to teach our kids that.
@dxwallace554 жыл бұрын
Ron, you're my inspiration....but dude, you gotta tone down down that language. Something about it that makes me "cringe", even in the midst of your important and powerful presentation such as yours. Speaking from my perspective of course. I use profanity amongst personal friends and people who know me well, so not saying I'm saint or anything, but I'd never use it at a public speech to strangers, I'd have to consider that some people may find it offensive. Saying again, you're my idol and inspiration, just giving you a friends type of advice that you can take or leave.
@640A9 жыл бұрын
Ron Finley a pioneer for the poor community and inspiration to the world!
@JoeZelensky4 жыл бұрын
This makes me think of all the lawns for businesses, churches, etc that are just grass. It rains a good bit where I live, so watering is not a concern. They should be begging people to grow food there, and people should be asking them. Could you imagine a 2 acre garden that anyone can get food from. Now imagine a bunch of them all over. People should be encouraged to turn their entire lawns into edible places.
@k.w.14594 жыл бұрын
Lawns kinda look pretty and make activities on them fun but they don’t do much for the environment at all phys.org/news/2018-07-decline-biodiversity-suburban-ecosystems.html
@ehddhehddhee4 жыл бұрын
Food Not Lawns
@TheBaby5089 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful, I live in New Orleans, I've been growing vegetables and fruits for some years, as a child, all of my neighbors had Big Beautiful healthy gardens, I'm in my garden every day, for most of the day, It is great to see you are bringing awareness on, GROWING your own Food.. I have three Grands, I keep them in the garden, they LOVE Harvest Time. I pray they will, Always Grow Their Food, Continual Showing the World How to. PLANT SHIT..Lol
@feleciasharpe21408 жыл бұрын
Sister, how did u get ur soil healthy. Did u get the soil tested? What about good source of seeds as well? Thank u!
@fairisfair29864 жыл бұрын
9th ward woeeee
@Kaileynorriscreates4 жыл бұрын
OMG yes to checking the plants like they are my children.
@monicaolteanu94864 жыл бұрын
This is so powerful! God bless people like you because you are THE LOVE, Man!
@brucemartin84354 жыл бұрын
Newly semi-retired in Italy and luck to have a small garden to tend and improve and it feels so peaceful. Stress and blood sugar are almost nonexistent. I love this guys message.
@Beautifulsoulrising8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading and the innovation! I would love to create this for South Dallas in Texas, I am so tired of seeing people be mistreated and neglected. I'm a single mom and I want to do more, I just have the knowledge to assist but not the funds. I am a very compassionate woman and am saddened by the latest horrible event that just occurred where homeless in tent city were just evicted. I will keep dreaming that I can help My state too. Much love to all!
@lockecole91389 жыл бұрын
guerrilla gardening + urban exploring + permaculture + John Poole 4th gen warfare (it's called *guerrilla* gardening) together they form voltron.
@caprumra7824 жыл бұрын
I picked a green pea pod from my garden yesterday and had them raw. The flavor was unbelievably great. Nothing like the can product. I planted 20 seeds after that.
@pauldominic21504 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've been out picking baby kale from my raised beds in the morning ( 4 to 6 inches high ) and am amazed at the taste, tenderness and also in awe that I grew it- with God's help!!
@Starcraftghost4 жыл бұрын
Bad nutrition can also lead to behavioral issues and some preventable mental health issues. Lacking Vitamin D and B Vitamins can lead to depression. Sulforaphane in found in broccoli is now being studied for its effect on autism. Etc etc etc.
@heartfabiola4 жыл бұрын
"The solution is not necessarily a revolution; is an evolution."
@ehddhehddhee4 жыл бұрын
yes! that nuance !!!
@pauldominic21504 жыл бұрын
THIS MAN HAS IT GOIN' ON!!!
@ChocolateMelanin4 жыл бұрын
Ron Finley I only discovered you last week when a video popped up in my feed called ‘The Gangster Gardener’ I was intrigued 🤔 I clicked the video & loved it. I am a keen gardener, but I love what your doing. This IS your calling ✊🏾 keep up the good work, TMHY is watching you 💕 bless you brother.
@pamelaeallen11734 жыл бұрын
I was introduced to you and your lifestyle today, I have been listening to several of your videos(very interested in what you are teaching). I love what you represent,I love growing plants myself ,however I am turned off by your use of profanity. Do you have to use profanity as you speak your truth. Thanks and may God continue to bless all that you put your hands on.
@handl3_me4 жыл бұрын
His passion is contagious ♥️
@floriebrown20896 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron I believe and do all that you say and doing my bit. Must admit I had a lot more fruit from my aproicot tree. I enjoyed your spech thank you.
@tallcedars23104 жыл бұрын
Your Mama is a wonderful lady who clearly fed you right and was feeding her world also. Love her and don't even know her. Hi Mama from B.C. Canada, you rock! P.S. Arrived here from Steve's Seaside Allotment channel where he grows his own food, in his back yard and an allotment for the last 4 years. He certainly helping to make the town sexy:)
@wofakwame41634 жыл бұрын
Another word for sexy is attractive
@vincentsquest93754 жыл бұрын
I always visit my worms make vermicast everymorning. I love my worms making healthy soil for my soon to be plants. I feel crazy loving them :D
@jamescc20108 жыл бұрын
If we don't start growing our own food and learn how to build and maintain necessary things with available resources and knowledge, then when crisis hit, we all will be in worst shape. It will not stop at Detroit, Puerto Rico, Greek, Spain, Venezuela, etc. unless there are some drastic and sustainable changes with current destructive/unless greedy capitalist and political systems globally (yes I mean politicians and bad businessmen/banks/investors working together to keep us down). Just because communities have problems and look run-down, doesn't mean residents getting together (since cities will not help and resources are not provided) can not take positive steps to improve with simple things like community gardens, neighborhood cleaning, trash removal etc. to beautify and create pride in community. Ron echoed a lot of issues that all of us know like bad education system, resource distribution, food, control by big money over our ways of life etc. It is easy to see most food/junk ads on TVS are the worst which is pushed by giant food corporations. Well these junks with lots of sugar, GMO, chemical make billions to these giant corporations and keep us sick and overweight. They care more on money than people apparently. It is the excessive love of money and power that are in fact have been our great enemies more than ISIS. I hope more and more people are aware of how bad current food supply chain is especially young people. Learning to grow your own food is the first important step. We can do it!
@juliavanrun-kilic17444 жыл бұрын
Simple Living you can say that again: we’re in the middle of the 1st covid19 lockdown as I’m writing this...
@breatheazores48384 жыл бұрын
This guy is my hero
@bshef34245 жыл бұрын
....you had me at ...Jacques cousteau holding walkie talkie
@veganrican6064 жыл бұрын
I would apply vegan concepts to this but Ron Finley is an inspiration.
@jeneiraalicea50604 жыл бұрын
AMENNNNN I want to know how to do this
@lisanowakow3688 Жыл бұрын
My cherry tree has it’s first cherries on it in three years. The tree is six years old and lives in the high desert.
@kimberlyturner8204 жыл бұрын
Nice message. Could do without the profanity though.
@austinthaijam70094 жыл бұрын
gotta make gardening sexy. interesting idea
@sasquelle4 жыл бұрын
this guy is rapping. #greenrap
@kristiryan7403 жыл бұрын
The hands up was a lie.
@malkammalikeye7598 Жыл бұрын
Ron Finley!
@darleneholloman55224 жыл бұрын
I miss MY garden! This is THE 2nd. Growing season that I haven't been able to grow vegetables!!! Thanks to the new manager of the apartment complex I live in! NOW!!! It's been sitting black topped for 2 summers! And with this year being Covid19!!! There's nothing AT all growing because where they once had a landscaper come and maintenance! I've seen no ONE!!! So the planter pots ARE sitting emptied instead of full of vegetables that THIS apartment community could benefit from!!! Hurts me to my HEART!
@eyecan84 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Wind - warm & tender- oh how good you feel🙋🏾♀️. Thank you for sharing your truth, it has inspired me. Benevolent outcomes 🎯
@shekharmoona5444 жыл бұрын
Picture buying tomato sauce that came from within 5 miles of where it is grown. The impact is exponential. Lower greenhouse gases, lower potential cost, and many intertwined positive externalities.
@pauldominic21504 жыл бұрын
My wife just told me that junk food, liquor, etc are junk food for the body- and swearing is junk food for the mind... We love what you're doing... but your message would have a better chance of getting recorded and played in the schools if you left $%#@ out of YOUR IMPORTANT MESSAGE. We love you!
@ssm10934 жыл бұрын
I've watched this in the past as someone with a small plant or two and now I'm the crazy plant lady in my PJs examining my "babies" first thing in the morning 🤣
@aguerr11334 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your talk sir. I just planted a small garden in my backyard. I hope it goes well.
@sarojamaryanne51673 жыл бұрын
Ron Finley, you are ahead of everyone, congratulations on your hard work and persistence.
@margotccoxakapearl4 жыл бұрын
I like what this guy is saying. He says it with humor. Good knowledge with humor.