I started watching your videos a couple of years ago when I was living in a two bedroom apartment. I would binge watch your videos just to hear the sounds of nature. But, you have inspired me so much I am now living with my family in the country and attemping to grow my own food. I haven't been able to watch as many of your videos because I have been enjoying my own little piece of land. At first I felt guilty about this, but then I realized that this is a good thing. I don't think the intention of your channel is to make a bunch of people addicted to youtube. Your intention is to inspire us to follow our dreams. So I check in ever so often, and give a thumbs up with the hope that your channel will continue to grow with new subscribers and they too will be inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your life and wisdom with us.
@raykhalifa4 жыл бұрын
Can I come work on your farm? I desperately want to get away from the city
@scottlomas55094 жыл бұрын
I really love that we are from all over the world on this channel. Manchester city UK 🇬🇧 here. We really have a great bunch of people here I love it.
@Hoaxer514 жыл бұрын
scott lomas, Northern Ohio here, I also enjoy seeing people from all over the world. Enjoy your day!
@Cafnikulcs4 жыл бұрын
Hungary here!
@tricarb014 жыл бұрын
Bradford. West Yorkshire
@scottlomas55094 жыл бұрын
@@Hoaxer51 thank you. You to mate.
@dderbydave4 жыл бұрын
Bury, just north of you Scott Lomas
@EvertfromNederland4 жыл бұрын
20:16 Cally walks through a portal and dissapears to another dimension. Canada sure is an amazing place!
@ridef0rlife4 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@louisemon4 жыл бұрын
Lol - how did I not spot that....brilliant.
@thizizliz4 жыл бұрын
And she returns from another direction. 😀
@ManitoulinGirl5374 жыл бұрын
Cypress Warrior what a stupid thing to say.. if you got a parking ticket, then you parked where you shouldn’t have.
@young-soonkim67304 жыл бұрын
The scientists discovered the portal n an Antarctic! It was on the new this June! According the scientists in that world time goes backward compare to our world! In the X-Files and The Stargte also discovered the portal in an Antarctic!
@marianfrances49594 жыл бұрын
Proudly an organic gardener for 44 years! Looking good, Shawn! 😉🇨🇦🐾🌻🍒🍅
@giorgosvere71864 жыл бұрын
Hello from Greece ,a trick for pest control is very simple,just take peppers that they are hot in flavor boyle them, and after spray on your garden all the pests will leave.Also is good for mosquitos and other pests.I hope i gave a small help.
@MrWooferer4 жыл бұрын
For some reason, out of all Shawn's activities this garden is my favorite thing to watch. It's just spectacular how in just one spring one man developed it from scratch, taking into account that it is just one his many ongoing projects.
@michelrparis4 жыл бұрын
Took me 20 minutes to notice the mic on your shirt. Sounds real good and clear, no wind noise. Very interesting garden video, thanks for sharing!
@troytantamount2444 жыл бұрын
I have been developing my garden from similar soil in a forest, starting with Hügelkultur as well, for 8 years now. You are doing all the rights things! Keep the straw (or other plant material) coming! Cover every inch of soil with it, not only the garden beds. 3 plants really helped me transition to better soil development and water retention: 1) Stinging nettle, in bulk, surround your garden with them, before they flower cut regularly and as many as you can for liguid fertilizer and cover the garden beds with fresh cut nettles. 2) Comfrey, plant roots on the forest edge around, and if you are careful in your garden beds as well. The roots go deep into the subsoil and extract nutrients from layers your garden plants can't reach. The leaves are huge, bring shade to the soil and supress weed. Cut regularly and cover your garden with the leaves and stems. Be careful, the plant can take over a garden plot if it get's out of control. 3) White Clover. The seeds are available in bulk, spread them everywhere. Perfect groundcover, legume for some free nitrogen and very good for bees. In Farm we trust! Long live the neolithic revolution! ;-)
@michaelfunk59514 жыл бұрын
Troy Tantamount yes indeed on the white clover. Even if deer get to eating it they come back and great for the soil when tilled in. Red clover is ok but doesn’t come back if eaten by deer.
@thatbird24 жыл бұрын
I would add parsley to these. Not only because they are fairly deep rooted, but because they are a functional soil antiseptic. I have so much parsley that I don't bother to pick it any more; Simply pull up an entire plant.
@ligiabahia48204 жыл бұрын
Shawn, every time you fry eggs try to leave the shells as whole as you can, wash it and put in your garden on the end of a stick, the butterflies will think that are birds close by and they will not lay their eggs on your plants, you will get rid of the caterpillars.
@dougpetty674 жыл бұрын
I'm just posting this for Cali. In the last few videos, she has been telling me she may need a good worming. It's just an observation. I know how much you love that dog. Multiply it times 1.4 million. She brings joy to many. Great garden!
@johnhine87254 жыл бұрын
I am convinced there is nothing you can't do (and do well), and nothing you don't know. Thank you again for your hard work making this easy to watch and learn from.
@mark19814 жыл бұрын
Kicking ass for a 1st year garden that had to be cleared without ideal soil conditions. Your work speaks for itself. Can't wait to see it in year 4 and 5 and beyond.
@bismillahrabbani90064 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone dislike these informative videos? Thank you Shawn for sharing these with us!
@couttsw4 жыл бұрын
Jealous types
@kingrafa39384 жыл бұрын
Don't mind them. They're just jealous with Shawn.
@rjhannagan18634 жыл бұрын
Shawn, because of your effort you’ve shared here I have created hugelkulture mounds in my yard here in Nebraska. They are doing great and have generated interest from neighbors. Yay permaculture!
@andreboudreau64744 жыл бұрын
And I thought planting my pre -established 13 x 19’ garden was hard work...Shawn, your a machine !
@mikemckinley5864 жыл бұрын
Shawn. Absolutely an amazing job on the forest garden ! You put a TON of work into getting it started. I know all to well the amount of work that goes into maintaining a garden, just for a beneficial purpose. But what you have done for self reliance is amazing.
@mimi58404 жыл бұрын
Shawn, your garden is totally amazing.!!!! I am so very impressed and inspired with how well all the vegetables grew. Congrats.
@jewels78324 жыл бұрын
I love watching your homestead grow! Your veggies garden is growing quick! Cali was helping with the weeding also, to cute! 🐾
@patriciabeyer78244 жыл бұрын
👍Your doing really well with the garden! You have so such a variety. Lots of work but is so rewarding. Thanks for sharing. Be well.
@karizimmerman52124 жыл бұрын
I love listening to you talk about the garden because you have alot of passion for it. You have really put your heart and soul into making it flourish.
@3dagedesign4 жыл бұрын
HI Shawn,. I live in Scotland,. and your Garden has a larger area than My house and garden, plus my neighbours house and garden. You're extremely fortunate to have such resources. ..Andy.
@deancavander4 жыл бұрын
An acquired knowledge in agriculture is a must for survival in an isolated jungle like yours. It's a learning process of everyday living in the forest and tends to improve your homestead as well. The plants are thriving. I'm glad the herbivores have not found your garden yet. Nice to see your cooking from the garden.👍
@marygordon30324 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn l started cooking with bok choy and leeks because of watching you, l had no idea that they were so delicious. Thank you so much and God bless you! 🌱🌱🌱👍👍👍💯💯💯
@trudyschaffer80164 жыл бұрын
Good luck containing that horseradish!! It found its way into 3 raised beds in my garden - that were YARDS apart! It is excellent, you are right. What an impressive endeavor, Shawn. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. 🌲
@edowlut20044 жыл бұрын
It`s amazing how in such a short space of time the garden has really taken off, all your hard work is beginning to reward you
@philbo.87894 жыл бұрын
We really love what you have been doing. Your lifestyle is a breath of fresh air for many of us, I think. Well done for all your efforts and the results that you have achieved. Over here in Europe we have pretty much the same challenges when it comes to gardening, food and being self-sufficient. The solution we have chosen is different: we have gone for poultry (chicken, geese and turkeys) and (a large number of) earthen pots where we can control the composition of the soil as needed. Stuff like potatoes, we plant in the ground. This has allowed us to achieve almost total sufficiency. Shawn once again, well-done and thank you. Your videos are a source of peace and tranquility for us.
@jacquiedwards1604 жыл бұрын
Wonderful result for the first year! I can imagine that every year with be better as the beds get more dense with compost
@counteldamar51354 жыл бұрын
I use stinging nettle cordage myself in the autumn. I find the red stems make the strongest cord. . It is very tough when dried out and cross-plyed together. Another thing the nettles and the comfrey is good for is a really good natural fertiliser many of us gardeners know and refer it as 'Black Gold' It's extremely nutritious organic feed. Keep up the good work!
@marymcmanus4 жыл бұрын
I started my “hugle” in a raised bed, my first. Thank you ❤️🐾
@tt55k4 жыл бұрын
Plant Marigolds in your garden to repel pests , you can also use diatomaceous earth encircling your garden as well as in between your beds . You can use water absorbing polymers that you get from a garden store or online that you mix with your soil , they hold water in your soil which will help a lot in your situation.
@josiptomas16354 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see the garden is doing so well! 😊 Tomatoes harvest is going to be huge! Keep us posted.
@mrs.sherry4 жыл бұрын
Texas here, and I am so proud of you. You have worked so hard. Stay safe.
@peggyfekete70384 жыл бұрын
Well done Shawn!!! When you started the garden I thought what has he got himself into now. The strangest and hardest garden I've ever seen made! It's doing so good! Don't forget about the screens for your honey.
@ИраМоон4 жыл бұрын
a little advice from my Russian grandmother, plant garlic in different places, it's good against insects and pests. Garlic loves being alone. Always plant garlic one wedge at a time in the fall, there will be good buds next summer and fall! In spring, collect green pods, they can be used in salad or meat, fish. When we were hungry, we froze the pods). Enjoy watching your creations! Our garden plot remained at home, in the mountains. Apples (apport) and different varieties, pears and mountain raspberries, black currants ... I miss you, ....
@patriciabarnes66644 жыл бұрын
Gardens are looking wonderful, Shawn. Really productive, it's paying off. You put so much effort into it, I'm not surprised, nearly all of it, are looking and doing so very well. You and your hard work, are so blessed. Keep it up. UK.
@bettinadorthelaursen85634 жыл бұрын
Patricia Barnes He is the most amazing man I have ever seen - so strong and handsome - kind - and kreative - why have I ever been in the reach of that kind?
@patriciabarnes70343 жыл бұрын
@@bettinadorthelaursen8563 I know what you mean. He is an absolute treasure. We need more men of Shawn's caliber. Sadly, there aren't many like him out there. All the good ones are taken, too old or long dead. That's why us girls have to get on with life, and do our own thing for ourselves. Thankfully, I'm not one to wait on anyone. I've done every course going, except electrical. I'm terrified of getting fried! Lol.
@kittymorse74024 жыл бұрын
Quite the challenge..looking good.
@PacificSolo4 жыл бұрын
There's such a difference in 3 months time! It's going to be abundant over time. Thanks for sharing!
@vickierickett40094 жыл бұрын
This oldl old woman adores you. I love to hear you talk and the music is awesome
@scottlomas55094 жыл бұрын
Fantastic a Friday length video on a Tuesday I really love the long videos . Garden is looking amazing. You can really see the hard work your putting in.
@denaredford67014 жыл бұрын
Ever garden is personal ,your garden is lovely ,so green and everything looks healthy .
@colkestrel4 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine having to take care of a garden that size myself without chemicals plus having to try and build a workshop and greenhouse all at the same time while keeping up on firewood and other tasks.
@victoriasann17724 жыл бұрын
Why would you chemicals? If using roundup be prepared be sick, besides killing weeds does a number in animals, bees, etc.
@MichaelRamak4 жыл бұрын
I think the point of the comment was about how difficult it would be to manage all of these projects without the assistance or convenience of modern technology such as chemicals or garden appliances/tools.
@kathygarber94074 жыл бұрын
I think Sean is related to the energizer bunny ! 😀 I should have 1/2 his energy .
@colkestrel4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelRamak Correct and thanks!
@nancystill64473 жыл бұрын
@@victoriasann1772 and humans
@Hoaxer514 жыл бұрын
Have you considered putting a deck or dock on your pond before it fills completely with water? When I built my pond I built a large deck over the water, the access of it is only on about three feet of land. I used six by six treated posts buried about four feet deep in the pond area. I know treated lumber is frowned on by some but it will last my lifetime. A deck or even a small dock will give you easy access to your water, no banks to climb or stumble on. I have a submersible pump plumbed to a pipe on the side of the dock that feeds a sprinkler system for my wife’s flower beds. You could put a hand pump on the dock for filling buckets, possibly a small electric pump with a timer on it that’s hooked to a solar system. I could keep you busy for a month if I don’t quit writing. Everything’s looking great, keep them coming!
@louisemon4 жыл бұрын
Wooohoo - I got in early. Loving watching your garden progress as with all your usual beautiful content. Thanks again for sharing. Hugs from Ireland.
@itsjustournature80454 жыл бұрын
@@davidnoelfranks1124 Clever! : )
@dawnahuggett3774 жыл бұрын
Your garden is showing all your hard work!! Awesome job. Hard work ALWAYS pays off
@thomasmcnab50684 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn... I think for a first year garden you've done a good job!....Hang in there... it will get better!.... Tks for sharing & stay safe....you too Callie!
@nmsspacedude17934 жыл бұрын
My go to channel for inner peace and grounding...
@patriciaabell93934 жыл бұрын
Funny that while you were discussing the leaks, Cali walked parallel , munching on small plants as she went!
@silvershadow0134 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a lot of garden! I didn't realize how extensive it is! It all looks really good! Maintaining a garden takes a lot of work but is so worth it for the fresh produce that's rganically grownand preserved. You'll really appreciate all the hard work you've done this winter this winter when you're eating the veggies!
@sari40794 жыл бұрын
The garden's looking good, Shawn! Your work is starting to pay off. Thanks for sharing and hope you'll get a good harvest!
@ruththomas16524 жыл бұрын
I live in the temperate rainforest of SE Alaska, and it is not rodents that were eating my strawberries, but slugs. I finally gave up on growing them on the ground, and now they are growing from hanging pots. I know, chipmunks are great little climbers, but you could figure out how to foil their plans for desert. Gardening is so different from place to place, that we all have to learn how to do it where WE live. That's why when something fails, we don't give up, we move on to something different. Love what you are doing with that place!
@dianelavoie61104 жыл бұрын
Two ways to get rid of your caterpillars organically is: first, next year plant all your brassicas in a different spot and cover them immediately with a light row cover so the cabbage moths can not get on the brassicas to lay their eggs. Two, use BT according to the directions. It is a bacteria that kills caterpillars only and is approved for organic use. It harms nothing but caterpillars and is totally safe around children and pets. I had good success with the row cover and had to use the BT only on my apple trees for tent caterpillars. Good luck.
@letticason84354 жыл бұрын
I was going to suggests covering them so they wouldn’t get eggs laid on them. Strawberries are generally super hardy I would suggest tent covering them until you can harvest them. Our neighbors cat loves to lay in my strawberry bed and thank goodness doesn’t eat any of it. Lol
@hunterj.hughes72524 жыл бұрын
Making a compost tea with beneficial organisms is best, like mentioned in the book JADAM, and can use essential oil sprays when needed. Nature's Always Right has great videos on this.
@pooftiger3 жыл бұрын
brassicas also get attacked by slugs a lot. A ring of fire cinder would be a sharp barrier for them.
@BrendaHoward4114 жыл бұрын
And that rain will help fill up your little lake faster... It was beautiful!
@coolissimo694 жыл бұрын
Wow Shaun, your garden is something else, I was not imaging you would build something so nice. Great job.
@petermontagnon44404 жыл бұрын
The work is never ending, people don't realize how much work there is living off the land!!! Take care, stay safe and stay healthy!!!
@Jimwill014 жыл бұрын
I used to work with people from all over the world, most from big cities. When they found I lived in the country I would almost always hear "I couldn't live in the country because there is nothing to do!" I would invite them to spend a couple of weeks with me and I could find plenty for them to do. Wonder why, in 18 years, I never had anyone take me up on it?
@adrianna12894 жыл бұрын
Amazing. And so informative too Shawn. Thank you for the tour. 😃
@thizizliz4 жыл бұрын
So much more difficult to garden without easy access to water, yet the results are pretty darn good really. As you continue amending the soil it will only get better. Thank you for the tour with the explanations.
@SimpleLivingAlaska4 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow! 😍 Your garden looks absolutely outstanding, watched you building it this year and the results are impeccable. Soon it will be time for preservation.
@shivamyadav13243 жыл бұрын
Ft!
@shivamyadav13243 жыл бұрын
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@retiredyeti55554 жыл бұрын
Good for you, not using chemicals in the garden, just natural products! May mean more handpicking of pests off the plants, but so much safer for your and your family's health! Garden is looking great despite nature fighting against you! What an accomplishment in a few short months! As always, stay safe!
@joycefuller43664 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful and healthy ... Thank you for sharing your journey 👀
@iakinthiiakinthi73554 жыл бұрын
God bless you Shawn and give you strength!!!!!
@ozenfant_ozn4 жыл бұрын
now here's a man who loves his garden. guess the forrest around is watchin the progress in awe.
@forrestpugh75754 жыл бұрын
I sure am.
@marieleopold16254 жыл бұрын
Few losses...but MANY gains! ALLLLLL that work, from basically one person is simply AMAZING! You are continuing with big projects i.e. workshop/greenhouse etc.Thank-you Shawn, for taking the time to give us a very thorough tour. I watched a vid from a young fella in Ireland named; MOSSY BOTTOM. This young man has 'many' strawberries and sells them. The way he has managed to save his strawberries from 'invaders' is to pick them just when they start to pink...this way...slugs and such do not eat them. He says that once they 'begin to pink' (my paraphrasing) they will continue to redden. He simply places them in a flat box and awaits their ripening. I thought that was a 'smart' idea...as it is hard to 'outwit' hidden and watchful predators. You are doing VERY well..health and God's continued blessings upon you n' yours!
@eslei79134 жыл бұрын
Amazing video’s you’ve made for all to see How you did it all BY YOURSELF THANK YOU FOR SHARING I do enjoy watching your videos with your dog Calli 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👈🏽
@genegoodman52334 жыл бұрын
Yes be very proud of what you’re growing, you worked hard to get it. Stay safe
@young-soonkim67304 жыл бұрын
Good Tuesday Shawn & Cali🐕! That looks like you guys put a lot of the hard physical labour there! 👍🍓🍅🍆🌽🌶🍎
@iartistdotme4 жыл бұрын
WOW what a success! You have begun building a great garden and got to eat off it at the same time. Each year will just be better and bigger harvests. Lots of work but lots of payback at the end. It is beautiful!
@darrell33684 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the show and learning a lot thanks for sharing
@JasonMcCann8414 жыл бұрын
What a garden. Can't believe you can manage it.
@keekadorus48774 жыл бұрын
Wow! How fast has your garden grown. It hardly seems that long ago since you were clearing the site. You deserve all the benefits of your labour Shaun.
@bgarcia42914 жыл бұрын
Like it that you were microphone up while doing your weeding. Garden looks like it striving. Can’t wait to see the green house.
@rechellegambol17814 жыл бұрын
Wow,wacthing from philipipnes♥️♥️👍
@taijitu6884 жыл бұрын
35:45 Horseradish is corralled! I shouldn't be surprised to see what knowledge he has about gardening; it mirrors exactly what he has and is doing with everything else. I could live there in a heartbeat.
@kevinblack164 жыл бұрын
Me: Clicks video. Shawn: "Welcome back to the garden. Just wanted to give you a quick update...". Me: checks video length "43 MINUTES!" hahaha. Thanks for uploading Shawn.
@wazzyman28754 жыл бұрын
God will give U Everything Thing U Need !! U just have to Take of IT !!! My Life Style is with U !! Peace Brother
@Against_the_grain4 жыл бұрын
O boy, just finished the other channels update and here pops up a new video. Good times !
@hardlyworkin36034 жыл бұрын
What you need are a few different frequency modulators set up for chipmunks, squirrels, and all matter of insects. Every creature has a frequency that they can not stand. If you broadcast that frequency, they will never come near the garden. Your garden is truly amazing.
@jacquiedwards1604 жыл бұрын
In regards to bug/caterpillar/moth problem.... I had good success with a garlic/detergent mix.. I sprayed after every rain
@tt55k4 жыл бұрын
Yes or Castile soap and water mix sprayed on the leaves.
@FeelingPeculiar4 жыл бұрын
Is that safe?
@nicolehervieux17044 жыл бұрын
Jacqui Edwards : how do you process the garlic in the soap to put in the sprayer?
@chrisharvey4404 жыл бұрын
Yup, garlic oil spray is great for green worms. DE dusted on plants in the morning will also safely kill soft bodied insects.
@dianapovero73194 жыл бұрын
@@FeelingPeculiar Yes. I also use rosemay & lander essenrial oils, to alternate with the garlic. You can also plant garlic in with tegw plants to deter bugs & pennyroyal con deter the rodents from eating things.
@dannyburrell40144 жыл бұрын
Glad you are getting rain ,here in South Carolina no rain and jungle hot this week. The good thing is perfect growing conditions for okra . I bought a broad brim Tilley hat last week that is one fine Canadian product. I would love a Canadian goose jacket but would have to refinance the house hahahahaha hahahahaha. Really enjoy your day to day chores.
@jennysmith804 жыл бұрын
Use row cover netting for the cabbage , works like a charm.
@michaelastolle60364 жыл бұрын
In addition to that advise, I also read that if you cover the base of the cabbage with a piece of carton (some 15-20cm square) with the cabbage in the middle the root is protected. Maybe something for next year.
@johncourtneidge4 жыл бұрын
Yes Discarded Debris Netting from scaffolders
@smdavey994 жыл бұрын
You can also use cheap pop-up mesh laundry hampers, often available for a dollar or two. Drop them upside-down over each brassica.
@Toti-b6q4 жыл бұрын
My whole soul is there in the garden touching every leave and looking for a new blossoms. Thank you so much for this wonderful video
@EvertTaube834 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I have longed for this episode! Keep up the awesome work!
@Chestnut_tree3 жыл бұрын
Seeing your beautiful garden grow so beautiful is so peaceful!
@maryjohnson26744 жыл бұрын
Hello, I really enjoyed watching you show your garden, everything looks so green and healthy, I love it, you have very big plants, I know you are proud of the work you did because now it's paying off, do you have a fence all around your garden? You done a wonderful job, I can't believe how pretty the plants are you really know what you are doing, I watched you and saw all the hard work you did, and now I see a beautiful garden, may God continue to bless you and family.
@brianspencer42204 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn: until this video I did not appreciate the amount of sweat equity & commitment this particular project would require & how much energy is diverted from other projects. You really do not have a lo of time to lollygag around. Lots of food for thought. Thanks Brian 80.
@amylilleydesign4 жыл бұрын
There is a product called Thieves Household cleaner, totally organic with essential oils. One year my garden in Colorado was infested with garden mites and without thinking, I grabbed the Thieves and sprayed prolifically. I definitely lost some produce, but the Thieves worked for the long haul, and I still use it, now in Zone 9 in Florida. It might help with all your garden invading insects/mites/caterpillars🌿🌱🍃🦟🐛🐝🐜🐞🌱🍃🌿
@aracelileonor3254 жыл бұрын
here comes Calli my favorite and the vegetable garden love it
@Kathy_Is_Blessed4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden.♥️ Rich rewards.🙏 Edited to add...Cali is trying sooo hard to be very interested in what you are doing right now, lol. 17:20
@kiamichiozarks70564 жыл бұрын
Love that garden, great video! The squash blossoms look tempting.
@eliasstraat4 жыл бұрын
Haha I love it, video's been out for 10 minutes but the likes are already pouring in! :D Will enjoy this video along with my lunch now!
@andrewbarker97734 жыл бұрын
what a difference a few months makes, the garden is starting to look awesome, you are going to be busy next few months getting workshop, greenhouse, weeding, growing, harvesting, wood chopping, fishing, and getting ready for winter again.
@Atlas19714 жыл бұрын
Great content Shawn! I really enjoy both of your channels.
@kevinbelden90654 жыл бұрын
Forest soil versus farm soil makes a world of difference!
@SilhouetteParkFarm4 жыл бұрын
It’s coming along amazing
@MrJonVogt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Shawn! My wife and I are slowly clearing the beds around our new suburban place, using a lot of the wood from the forest in the back in the same (though smaller scale) hugelkultur system. You’re a lot farther along than us, but one encouragement with the hugelkultur mounds-from what I’ve read, the shrinking of your mounds is normal at first. Those gaps between the wood are not just letting the water pass through, they are beginning to trap the soil that is settling down from the surface. The settling is pretty extreme during the first year, less in the second and third, and pretty well stabilized by the fourth or fifth. You’re right that it limits root growth for a few seasons, but what you’re doing in continuing to add soil and mulch from the forest should certainly help.
@MsBee7774 жыл бұрын
I just found a remedy for "powdery mildew" on my cucumber plants - mix 8 parts water with 1 part milk.... trim off leaves that have the mildew and soak leaves & stock (whole plant, under leaves & on top too... by spraying milk/water mixture. Fried green tomatoes are awesome too. Did you plant any beets? the greens & stalks are delicious too !!!
@kylerieger38554 жыл бұрын
Btw there are plenty of organic fungicides. Most you dont need to trim any affected parts off just spray every week for around 3 weeks. It seems a lot easier than drowning the plant in milk.
@rebeccamercer41604 жыл бұрын
Beautiful garden! I am harvesting green beans, few tomatoes, and I have 2 spaghetti squash- I am so excited! My zucchini , green pepper,, cucumber and okra did not do well at all. My leeks( first time planting) did not do well at all. I never had leeks until I watch you cooking them on the video. So I try it as well and my husband and I like them ! Really tasty! I am trying herbs as well. God bless and always remember you are touching so many people!!!!!!!!!!! Blessings to your family as well!!!!!
@bobleponge13014 жыл бұрын
Different solutions to build-up your production and soil quality: 1-Use your pee: yes, urin diluted in 10 to 1 in water will be transform by underground natural bacterias into nitrate and it is free!**too much of it will keep your plants growing green(no flowering), so use not all the time). 2-If you can have manure/compost, ask your friend if he can bring unusable field plants for foraging into bails. Those will be put on the ground to decompose(8 inches thick) and you plants your vegees in that bed. It will keep moisture, useful insects and living bacterias. Same thing for fragmented wood branches(lot of sugar content), muchrooms will develop micellium through it and keep water near your plants(FWB is good for all semi-forest fruits species). 3- Install nitrogen fixing plants/trees in the garden. 4-Use a RAMPUMP from a running water source, it can bring water steadily all summer long. 5- If you have clay in the area and construction building are put on, ask for the clay remove from future basement to be sent to you. 5-Wath out for too much wood in the garder, high carbon content products can SUCK ALL NITROGEN around it to be able to start decomposition. Good luck.
@Anne-FromQc4 жыл бұрын
Bob Léponge 😀 Bob Léponge! Brings me back 20 yrs when my kids watched that show 💞 Hi from the Laurentians 🙋🏻♀️
@jeantaylor91194 жыл бұрын
Top notch advice. 👍
@caiatabalipa4 жыл бұрын
I studied ecological agriculture techniques, and this is a legit way to go.
@auntym47294 жыл бұрын
MI gardener (yt )says wood chips only suck nitrogen for a short while. Once the chips break down they will give it back to the soil. Maybe a good 10-10-10 would help you out in the meantime. Do you have a way to soil test? That will give you a starting place.
@arnaldobellucci90334 жыл бұрын
Or be smart and use chemical fertilization.
@Mudgrove4 жыл бұрын
G'day from Australia Shawn. An old Sri Lankan woman told me about companion planting. 1. Garlic everywhere, it attacks soil bound disease. 2. Tomatoes grow with Basil inter mixed. 3. Chillies (peppers) grow next to rosemary very well. I'm sure there must be many more, but that's what I was shown. I did it, and it works. Also, rosemary, I think - is the oldest medicine known to Man.
@1957jmhiser14 жыл бұрын
I save all my paper goods and compost it, packaging, newspapers etc. You can also put down several layers of cardboard and wet it well to retain moisture in the earth
@velmacriste23384 жыл бұрын
Hi Shawn James youre a genious , amazing and wonderful man i idol you so much youre a person jack of all trades that your family can be proud of you ,such a great person like you should given more respect and distinctive award my God there is no adjective can be describe you , more power and keep up the good deeds always im praying for your success in life take care and warmesth regards to your beautiful wife and lovely daughter...I salute you sir Shawn James