Self Sufficiency on Small 1/2 Acreage - My Vegetable Garden Layout

[@pamtraylor7968]

Thank you, Ali! In retirement, we are finally going to have a small, basic homestead. I’m planning the garden now and enjoyed learning about your layout and what you’d do differently. I enjoy your channel!

[@charlaemery1811]

I did a garden reset a year ago, I’m the same USDA zone, but NE TX with 50” of annual rainfall (guaranteed drought every August-October). The best thing I did for myself was decrease my bed widths to 30” and enlarge my paths to 30”. I also eliminated staggered beds for two main aisles running the length of the garden and perpendicular beds. I found the garden to be pure joy for hauling materials, navigating, space for plants to sprawl. Mine are also No Dig rows and elevated trough beds. Your right on about humidity and spacing, it’s very important that prevailing winds run parallel to the rows of tall crops. My paths are all deep arborist mulch for weed free garden of 2500 sq ft.

[@Alisorganics]

Oh I do wish my beds were further apart! Holy cow! 50” of rainfall. We have an average of 12” a year. A couple years ago we only got 7”. It was bad! 50”! Wow! Thanks!

[@NatureHerbsandTea.]

Great information! Thank you!!!

[@tamibc1686]

Thank God for rainy days! I was quite disappointed not to be out in the garden today but I am now reminded that all things have a reason. I rarely watch KZbin during the growing season (too many things to do) but I needed to remind myself how to get my sweet potatoes ready for planting. How did I not run into you before? From what I have seen so far, your content is fabulous. I am growing on Vancouver Island, Canada in zone 9b. It sounds like we are almost the same climate from your frost free dates, except that mine is much wetter. I really look forward to seeing more of your videos as time allows. Thank you.

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you very much. So sweet to hear. We definitely get little rain. Averaging 11” a year. A few years back we only got 5”. So dry. How much rain in average do you receive there?

[@tamibc1686]

@@Alisorganics Wow. We average about 55" a year. We are in a period of drought now... meaning we got about 45" last year. Sounds like a lot but we do live in a rainforest! We actually have to truck fish up the river in order to spawn with that little rain.💚

[@southerngardengigi]

Love this garden! My favorite thing about it is showing how you can garden in a back yard space as you can clearly see other properties. So many people thing they can’t garden in a back yard because of space

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Great layout! I planted a lot of vegetable in my backyard. Thanks for sharing !

[@Alisorganics]

Thanks for watching!

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Beautiful garden. My husband built raised beds for me because of a back injury and arthritis. I love them. They are three feet apart

[@Xarcell]

One of the best gardens I've seen. Please produce more content.

[@cathymccall9846]

Yes! By the grace of God and working it out in the dirt. Your gardens are beautiful. TY for sharing.

[@Alisorganics]

Thanks so much

[@bettinaripperger4159]

You had me at the last line

[@Alisorganics]

❤️🥰 I can't do it without help from above, that's for sure! Have a beautiful day!

[@SimplyKatieJane]

Thank you Ali, I've really enjoyed your videos. I just found you on KZbin last week, and I'm so glad I did. I hope to start a garden this Spring. Last time I did one was in 2017. And I loved it so much. God bless you, your family and your Beautiful homestead! Thank you for all the information in Gardening! ❤

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you as well. 😊 a gardening is so wonderful to have! 🌻

[@caretechnicaltv2699]

Waking up to see the beautiful scenery, the plants from your garden really feel fresh.

[@robertoler3795]

well done

[@BadChad-tn3ii]

Thank you. Using the greenhouse as a wind block is a good idea. Yeah wider rows, enough to get a garden kart through. Trying to get to self sufficient same zone here in Washington

[@Alisorganics]

I do wish I would have thought out my row width! 😉 thank you!

[@brokentoblessedlife]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting. Would like to see full tour of the property so we could see where everything is in relation to each other. Keep posting. These are very informative as well. Thanks again!

[@Alisorganics]

I have that planned for this spring! 😍🌻

[@mahooniewelch2984]

Yes, I would love to see it all and how long it took you to get it all done. I'm especially interested in the duck runs around the garden!

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Thank you for sharing your gardening knowledge. I’m also in southern Utah, but in the high deserts north of you-about 5800’ elevation, zones 3 to 5, depending on the type of plant I’m trying to grow! We’ve gardened for many years, but still learning every year. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Alisorganics]

Isn’t that the truth! You can’t garden or homestead without learning something new all the time ! ☺️.

[@jimmason1072]

Really well done presentation of your garden....it was -25C in my area of 🇨🇦 the other day....so my garden has been asleep since December.....

[@Alisorganics]

OH! BURRR! I thought we were going to have a cold year here, but so far it has been pretty mild. Our lowest this year was 19 F.

[@VERONIKAVLAS-q4j]

То что Вы делаете это прекрастно,сердце наполняется радостью.здоровья Вам...❤❤❤

[@macheecrickmore7322]

Follow Utahn here! I'm up North in SLC, though, so a bit different growing climate, but not much. I'm redoing my beds this year, and I'll have to remember your layout and tips. I love the look of the jungle garden 😊

[@Alisorganics]

Every year I tell myself to keep the garden under control. Every year it goes wild! I guess it matches my personality 😂!

[@415oakland]

Give Ali a thumbs up on her videos it helps her channel! Just love your content!

[@lorrainecostanzo9092]

I'm so happy I found you as the temperature, weather, soil etc here is almost the exact same as mine although the last few years it has turned very humid, thankyou you explained it perfectly xo

[@Alisorganics]

😊 thank you! We have had a little milder Augusts when they can be so hot it’s been nice.

[@virginiaolsen5265]

I really enjoy your videos on gardening. You are doing exactly what I wanted to do 50 years ago. Thanks for all you do.

[@michaelrusso8493]

What a great video and story. You should be so proud of this accomplishment. Can’t wait till the next one.🎉

[@melanielinkous8746]

I have runner duck's too! I love them so much. New subscriber. Thank you for your content and God bless you and your homestead 🙏 ❣️

[@Alisorganics]

Welcome! Runner ducks make my day! I love watching them. 😊

[@Davidg1t1]

Great video and informative tour! Thank you for sharing 🌻

[@Alisorganics]

Thanks for watching!

[@samyu2971]

Such a beautiful garden. Thanks for all the insights!

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you!

[@PNW_Homesteader]

I really like your stone beds. I may have to incorporate some of these. Great video

[@Alisorganics]

I love them to! Thank you!

[@gardentours]

Just discovered your channel and your amazing garden. I'm looking forward to watch more of your videos. greetings Heidi 👩‍🌾💕

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

I love your garden💜💜💜

[@northernmemaw4036]

This is definitely one of my very favorite videos😁 Thank you so much for this valuable information 😊 I really appreciate your videos💖

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very nice and beautiful 😍 🤩 👌 ❤️

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

Thank you for sharing your garden. ❤️

[@DoveyNicole1]

Thanks so much for this timely video.!

[@Alisorganics]

You’re welcome Dovey!

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Great video, thanks and God bless

[@NatureHerbsandTea.]

Great channel! Subscribed! Will try to start garden this year. Thank you for your information and help!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@ottogradener2732]

Love the info, great video! Thank you.

[@Alisorganics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susielansford9500]

Great job!

[@Alisorganics]

Thanks!

[@leigh4402]

Ali this channel is a god send! I have been thinking about this for retirement! I do have a question, how long could one be away from the farm assuming the farm is only plants and trees as i live apart from family. Could i harvest and keep seeds and return to tend to the land later on after an extended abscene it shouldn't be more than 3 months. Could a small farm do without animals? I do remember having allergies back in my grandma's homestead from the rabbits for some reason

[@Alisorganics]

That’s actually a hard question. We couldn’t leave for more than a week at our place, even if I didn’t have animals. If you had a person that could keep the ground while away it would work. Automatic watering systems would need to be in place. And of course the time of year you plan on leaving can make all the difference. The type of plants, ect. Vegetables need harvesting almost daily during the growing season. It would be nice to have a community that could all work together. We are in a hot part of the world and couldn’t get away during the summer for long. Lots of variables. 😉

[@leigh4402]

@@Alisorganics That is good to know! Thank you!

[@LILY-os1vo]

Hi! Would you mind making videos to teach us how you create your raise bed and any related tips to maintain it good. Thank you❤

[@Alisorganics]

Good idea! I do have a few videos on filling raised beds, but being more specific and how to keep them up is a good idea. I’ll get on it this spring!

[@PatricesProjects]

You have a very nice setup there. I was surprised to hear that you garden in southern Utah. I have driven around there a fair bit, and you just don't see much in terms of gardens. At least in the st George region. You have obviously learned your climate and how to work with it.

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you! You are right. Not much gardening going on here. This area used to be full of large gardens and orchards. Slimming out for more building. We definitely stick out here! We are very close to St. George, about 2-3 degrees cooler in the summer. 😊

[@MaritsaDarman]

You can use a two wheel scooter to get around the narrow ways

[@Alisorganics]

Good idea!

[@MaritsaDarman]

@@Alisorganics some scooters have a seat that you can actually put boxes on lol

[@Momgarden452]

Thanks for sharing.I links vegetable too.

[@devinream5983]

Amazing garden. I’m also thinking of replacing my wood beds with stone. What type of blocks did you use, and are yours just dry stacked on dirt? Do you think it’s necessary to pour some type of footing? Any recommendations would be appreciated, thanks.

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you! I love these blocks. I just got them from Lowe’s. They are aradian concrete retaining wall blocks. I put them right on the ground. No footing. I did use a packing tool to make sure the ground was as solid as I could get it and only two blocks high. If they were much taller I might put a some type of footing or pack that fine gravel before laying. I did some beds years ago with retaining wall block and no footer and they are leaning in now, but they are 5 tall (2.5’).

[@zacharyphelan]

Great video Ali! I'm hoping to make your fruit tree seminar coming up. Have you ever done garden consulting? I am taking out more than half my yard and continuing the garden and trees. It's turned into a good sized project. I have it planned and mapped out. Just looking to get a few questions answered and lean on that 20+ years of experience!

[@Alisorganics]

I used to do consulting, but very little spare time now. Maybe we will see you soon!

[@elainevang9114]

How do you deal with the bind weed? I have it really bad in an area that I want to garden in. We have tried everything to get rid of it including boiling it, burning it and spraying with salt and vinegar. Nothing works

[@Alisorganics]

That is a tough one for sure. My soil was awful when I started and had all those weeds, including bind weed. I solarized the soil for a few weeks, then tilled, then solarized again. I did this for several months. It was lots of work. I don't like to till, but I my soil wasn't good anyway. Then I laid a very thick layer of leaves. I gathered them from everyone i could. This choked out the weeds and weakened them enough that I could keep after them. As soon as they would start to grow, I pulled. They need that sunlight to keep growing healthy and I knocked down their lifeline. Every once in a while I still have a few here and there, but very minimal and easy to control. Diligent work!

[@dovinhgardenfarm]

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[@sharongiles6326]

Thank you !! How close together are your fruit trees? Do you prune hard once a year.

[@Alisorganics]

The trees near the garden are very close. 8 foot apart and I do keep them pruned through the season with one heavy pruning late fall.

[@holly1391]

Hi, what do you do to keep snakes out, more specifically rattlesnakes?

[@Alisorganics]

Luckily we don’t have rattlesnakes come in. We have lots of King snakes, which are helpful for that and they keep rodents down.

[@LoriSavingWild]

where are you located?

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

❤

[@MaritsaDarman]

What state are you in?

[@Alisorganics]

Utah

[@jeffkey3158]

Absolutely wonderful and beautiful channel where it’s clear you put a lot of work into it!! VERYY impressed to say the least!!!🫶🏼🌟💫