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[@MichaelRei99]

How could anyone want to quit when we have James and Tuck encouraging us? Do it for Tuck!!❤❤

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s gooo!!!

[@NicoleFitnessYouTube]

Exactly! ❤

[@hulkman4004]

@@jamesprigioni I thought you was quitting lol

[@metsgiantsfan333]

LFG!!!

[@User5260jo]

There is no quitting in gardening. Aside from the tons of home-grown organic food that you will lose, you will also lose personal health benefits...the vitanin D from the sunlight, the daily natural "exercise"/movement/workout of working in the garden and the joy that gardening brings--there are always butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and birds in my small backyard garden. I love being surrounded by nature.👌❤🌱🌹🦋🦗🐞🕷🌳🌿 I don't want to pay $0.99 for an organic lemon or zucchini. .That is why I plant. So, keep it up guys! There is nothing like home-grown organic vegetables and fruits.

[@sealskin5221]

Here's the thing. Not more than 10 minutes before I saw the notification for this video, I was sitting on the side of my bed feeling so discouraged. Thinking everybody's going into their garden harvesting something every day. It's near the end of July and everybody's garden is flourishing and I've got tomatoes still like sort of white green sitting on my determinate plants too small, my pepper plants are not doing as well as I wanted them to, I grew the wrong beans so I've got to pull them out because the growth pattern I wasn't prepared for it. Just nothing's really going well and I thought the same thing. Should I just quit? And then here's your video. I'm quite certain that the Lord used you to help encourage me. Thank you, James.

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad the timing was right! I’ve been there before, keep working toward what you want and you will get it!

[@thefitzs]

He is so good and faithful that way. He uses so many things and other people to give us hope and encouragement. We just have to recognize His work in our lives! It's amazing that He loves every single one of us that much.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Amen ❤️

[@carladoerre]

I also have been feeling very discouraged as my garden is not doing well this year. Worst year ever. Then this video came along. Thank you

[@machinemaker2248]

Be grateful that it's not a survival garden. A lot of prepper folk get a bucket of seeds for an emergency, and they have no idea that gardening takes practice. When the time comes to depend on it, you'll be eating, and probably bartering your extra food to the others, in exchange for weeding for you. Hah!

[@jo-annelavigne3610]

I'm a Master Gardener and I have been gardening for decades and I'm still learning everyday something new and next year I'm doing my garden differently and you are part of it. thank you for your enthusiasm your honesty your knowledge. God has given you a great talent and a wonderful boss little Tuck. Love him. Thank you James

[@MichaelangelaFL]

Thanks James. This is our first year gardening and you have been a true inspiration for us. Your love for gardening is contagious!

[@jamesprigioni]

Wow what a generous contribution @michaelangelaFL! You’re welcome, and thank you for the kind words. Me and Tuck love making the videos so it means a lot to us that new gardeners like you are getting value from them. 🐕😁❤️

[@lorispruill8829]

You are my motivation and Tuck ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Stu2366593]

Been watching your videos on and off for several years, when you were actually just starting up your channel. I think that this is the best video you have ever done - the messaging is optimistic, realistic and encouraging. Excellent mindset! When I changed my mindset a couple of years ago to “every year is an experiment”, the stress that sometimes occur when gardening just melted away. I have a very large garden and sometimes it can be overwhelming when nothing comes to fruition - disease, bugs and hares. You learn from your mistakes and build your knowledge, just as you note. So, thank you for this excellent video.

[@NicoleFitnessYouTube]

This video is a shot in the arm! My garden looks rough and seems like the production is stopping. It feels defeating. Thanks James for the encouragement! We love Tuck! ❤

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

feed it my friend. make sure u use a fertilizer that promotes flowers. flowers = more food !!! also i talk to my plants; i say, grow dammit or ur going in the compost pile hahaha.

[@xxrecipexx]

Give it a lot of cow compost. If sandy give compost and peat moss. If to soggy sand and liquid fertilizer. If fungal infections add medicine, till it, let it dry .

[@NicoleFitnessYouTube]

@@rosemaryus-ct6151 I love that! Grow!!!

[@daniellebailey6802]

Even if there's nothing you did wrong or if things are out of your control, you still learn the lesson of letting go. For me, that's the hardest to deal with. When the things you try to do to prevent problems but it just didn't work anyway. Sometimes you need to shrug it off.

[@thefitzs]

Truth! I had to learn that garden failures are not me being a failure. They're opportunities to learn and do better with new info.

[@themonkeyz]

I garden for the fun of it. I like to see my plants grow, and I always hope to get a good harvest. Over the years, I've learned not to have any expectations. I don't depend on my garden. If I don't succeed, the grocery store will do it for me anyway. Everything I grow, I treat as an experiment. If I try something and it doesn't work, oh well, I've just learned what not to do. The most important thing for me in the garden is to spend some good time with my plants.

[@daniellebailey6802]

@@themonkeyz I feel the same way, but I do get unreasonably attached to them which makes it hard to rip them out when they're too far gone. I even feel sad at the end of the year when they're done.

[@daniellebailey6802]

@@blahblahblue55 I just pulled a tomato out today that I suspect had it. I'm just hoping it doesn't spread because it's in my best raised bed.

[@pammitchell3098]

I am so much experiencing this right now, the letting go. It is so hard.

[@lyndaturner6686]

Thank you James , sometimes it feels too hard , I’m 75 and I worry it may get too much, but what else will I do? I love walking round my veg garden and my flower garden seeing all that’s growing and the joy overrides the doubt , and all of the wins override the fails . Thanks to you and Tuck ❤️❤️

[@JI814]

Thanks for posting. I'm 57 and have been noticing my age for some years, now. Bicycling, running, hiking, etc..., are distinctly more difficult and I'm more prone to injury. So several years ago I looked for something I could do into old age that is not just sitting but also is not dependent on athletic ability. Gardening has been my answer. And yup, it's all about the wins, and this year (knock on wood) has been a winner. Best luck to you.

[@calisingh7978]

My grandpa did 2 gardens until he died, kept him healthy.

[@merlynschutterle7242]

I'm 82 and still have 21/2 lot garden. I'm still good for a year or two. I will admit I am unusually limber.

[@lyndaturner6686]

@@merlynschutterle7242 wow thanks for sharing that, you are inspirational for me , although I have some pain issues I don’t let them get the better of me I shall be keeping going maybe until 90 who knows😂❤️

[@angorachic]

This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin and the only patreon that I have. You have no idea how encouraging you are. Thank you for all that you are doing. You are sowing seeds in all of us. ♥️♥️♥️

[@jacobpedigo1475]

Even "bad" years are learning experiences for the future. Knowledge is power and firsthand experience can't be beat! Have a great day, James and Tuck!

[@tonibrown8329]

"Winners never quit and quitters never win" words to live by ❤❤

[@cynthiamerryman]

You make gardening so much more attainable then anyone else on youtube. I rewatch your videos when i go to plant a certain veggie or fruit. ❤

[@Trinity4me]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. It transcends to all life’s perspectives. Thanks for taking a little time out of your day to make ours better. Hope your channel continues to grow! Lol! 🌿

[@whitestone4401]

You are so right. I am a new gardener (4 seasons). I had my honeymoon phase and everything did great. This year.......not so much. Between the smoke from Canada and some other structural issues, it’s been a slower year. I’ve learned a lot and your channel is a big help.

[@jamesprigioni]

Keep at it! You got this!

[@derwynmdockenjr]

🥰🇨🇦

[@natalie-taylor]

The smoke has been an issue, for sure.

[@robertgoff9051]

JP this is my first comment on your channel, and my first summer growing. I'm in central Florida, the east coast. I just came in from my garden completely discouraged. I went to your channel and saw the vid that you posted an hour ago. talk about perfect timing! You have been an inspiration to me since the first video of yours that I saw. My Greyhound mix "Gracie" loves to help me in the garden. She and I both Love Tuck. Thanks for all you do! Rob G.

[@MatthewDonaldHay]

This is my first year ever growing anything from a seed. My tomatoes and peppers were small to begin but recently have exploded and I will be getting food self grown for the first time .. Your positive attitude and love of gardening has been an inspiration .. Also Tuck is an awesome gardening ambassador

[@Acts-1322]

Way to go, Matthew! It'll be so fun soon after you learn from mistakes. Keep building your soil health, keep it mulched with grass clippings or wood chips, depending on annual veggies or fruit trees/ bushes. You'll never get fresher produce to help your health!

[@Ice_queen312]

I needed this video today 😢 This is my 3rd year gardening, and my garden is struggling so bad. We've had so much rain, and I lost more than half of my crops. Just this morning, I was questioning if I have what it takes to continue do this. But here comes Tuck and James reminding me that I CAN do it. You two are the best motivators, thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@utubemouse]

Keep going!

[@marygoodsell3602]

He's right, don't give up! Every year your garden will get better, it takes time to build soils and build skills. After 4 years, i can see my blueberries are going to live and thrive! Thanks james and tuck for all the encouragement! ❤❤❤

[@amlco3942]

Thanks for the encouragement James. You're a true inspiration. Blessings on you, Tuck and your garden 😊

[@jamesprigioni]

Thank you for the kind words ❤️ Tuck says hi 🐕

[@amlco3942]

@@jamesprigioni Hi Tuck!! ❤❤

[@user-cw2oi3hv3e]

No, no don’t quit please. I love this utube channel. I learned sooo much. I’m 81 yr old Grandmom of 8 gorgeous kids who help me garden & grow veggies. This show helps me physically & emotionally. I am teaching the next generation too. I have been gardening for 50 yrs and this year has been discouraging with deer and squirrels eating everything in sight but I won’t give up. You are so encouraging and full of info. This is the best show!! 💕💕💕💕

[@tammygagnon996]

Love your saying, " an excuse is a well planned lie", so very true. 40 years of gardening and still learning. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@awkwardtexasstranger5660]

This message came at a perfect time-thanks! Everything is frying in the Texas heat, and I am overwhelmed with work it's too hot to start or complete. Attitude adjusted, and ready to get back out there next day off and get some fall crops started :)

[@myurbangarden7695]

Our gardens will EXPLODE in October. .Break out the shade cloth and keep on growing.

[@homesteadgmad8223]

I'm also in TX...Big Sandy, zone 8a. It's like trying to garden in a scorching sauna, isn't it?!! Plus, we fight the gophers, moles, voles, armadillos, possums, fireants, leaf-footed bugs, SVB, caterpillars, etc.! Tuck and James keep me going, despite all! ❤

[@homesteadgmad8223]

@@myurbangarden7695 You're so right!! Shade cloth can really SAVE your garden here in TX!!

[@FloridaGirl-]

You are soeaking 100% truth! You work with nature! I’ve been gardening 40+ years. And even in my HOT zone 9b, people are amazed I can grow veggies. Though fall and winter are best, in my area. Originally from the north. Was just a new learning curve down here. Gardening is totally an investment, esp. at first. But it pays off like anything. Plus, it is just “in your blood”. And every year your garden grows bigger in some way. I love creating my own eco system in a park like and veg garden setting. You never quit learning. And the soil and composting is my #1 FIRST objective. Your garden is beautiful, we would be great neighbors. 👍. Proud to be a green thumber! ❤Tuck is so CUTE. Love your channel! And you are very encouraging.

[@dianehansen7640]

Any harvest is appreciated and a positive experience for me! Even in my elderly years, my little garden makes me happy no matter how much grows. Having a grateful heart to God who rewards and blesses my efforts as He allows me to watch His work in action in my garden. ❤🙏🏻

[@melissae.8031]

Barely got over a minute of this and my heart is SO HAPPY! I started busting booty on heavy clay soil churning/adding and using an old spool of 4ft tall chain link fence. Very little came out of the garden, But part of that was because I didn't want to invest hastily, nor did I want to invest all at once. Every single year, I realize that I'm learning more and more both through research and experience, and I feel accomplished. So many people look at me like I'm crazy for saying that a significant lack of production is still a success (except for my husband who sees the effort and knows my ultimate goals and what I'm getting from it in the meantime)! I could write paragraph after paragraph of how many things went wrong and even more paragraph after paragraphs on what I've realized I can do better on and what I have done better on since then. It's been completely worth it and if nothing else it's just been a sanctuary to be out planting and trimming and checking and tending to the garden that's just a space for me❤❤❤

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I grew in clay soil for a few years. Use lots of compost in the top layers of soil when you plant, and mulch with anything you can get - fall leaves, grass clippings, old straw, wood chips. The biome that will form under the mulch will nourish plants whose roots can penetrate heavy soil (plant some intentionally, comfrey is good for that). Add natural fertilizers throughout the season. Don’t add sand, it won’t help loosen the soil. Make sure it is draining so that rain won’t stand in the garden for more than 30-60 minutes after a hard rain. Always mulch bare soil. If you get frustrated, grow a few things in large containers (5 gallon buckets with drain holes work well), just be sure they get daily water and a layer of mulch.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

sanctuary is right. i've had a hard life and my garden restores my soul. i used to tell people it was the reason i hadnt killed anybody yet lol. [a totally yankee stress joke. things being what they are these days... it sadly doesnt quite hold the same amount of humor.] if it's not winter i very happily have dirt under my fingernails. no shame.

[@kathypileggi7650]

Thanks James ..you are a blessing ….and Tuck ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathypileggi7650]

Your advice applies spiritually too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kimleclair6751]

The pep talk I didn't know I needed but hit me right in the heart. Thank You James for all you do❤

[@KatrinaMiller117]

Oh Thank heavens! Hang in there and keep growing! You and Tuck make gardening exciting!

[@LSFprepper]

You're speaking my journey. I'm in my 3rd year gardening, and I still have many things that I thought i had done well with last year, that are failing miserably. I have to keep reminding myself how many other successes I've had. Every year i get a little better at what I love. Just have to never give up! ❤for Tuck!

[@TTimeConscious]

James and Tuck and all the people lifting their wings: THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kristinluntz3180]

Just what I needed to hear! You're an inspiration! I love your optimism and patience. And who doesn't love Tuck? ♥♥♥♥

[@debkincaid2891]

Boy, did I need this. Some days I'm just so despondent. But, I can't just quit. Definitely need to reevaluate for next year. Thanks for the pep talk. ❤️

[@moonchildgarcia8999]

You scared me, I thought you were quitting your channel 😢😢😢. I'm happy we're still getting more videos from you and seeing Tuck ❤❤❤❤❤❤ He's such a special little guy 💝💖💝💖💝 for Tuck 🐕

[@ameliemorton9849]

I listened and smiled at the wonderful enthusiasm you have, just like your seed analogy touches all of us and inspires not just to garden with joy but in all areas of life, and little Tuck, I describe him to friends who love dogs ..,.thank you James, you as a person in this life who makes a difference

[@conniec.2357]

I will never quit. Your encouragement is so contagious. Love your words of wisdom! You are a rock star. And I LOVE Tuck!

[@eternallearner6026]

27 seasons and only one where I didn’t have a full garden. The weather glitches, trials failed, weeds overwhelmed, seeds failing… it’s a lifelong adventure. ❤

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

…NOOOO JAMES, NEVER QUIT !!! 😂 Have a Blessed week. 🐶🥰💙

[@williammcgee4606]

he ain't quitting. he is reassuring others not to quit! keep up the awesome work!

[@davidthedeaf]

Tiffany, you didn’t even watch it.

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

@@davidthedeaf…I noticed your comments are of a rather negative, hum drum 😞 type David. …Try putting some positivity out in the world. 🥳🎉

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

@@williammcgee4606…No worries Mr McGee 🤓 ….James knows I am joking with him. 😁 You have one comment on his channel and I am pleased it is a positive one. 😊

[@smas3256]

❤❤❤❤and hugs for Tuck. Thanks James. Showing a picture of how your garden started is a real eye opener and will encourage beginners to grow, learn, expand. It would be encouraging to beginners if you showed how you first started.

[@jojomarie5218]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 For Tuck and you James💚💚💚💚💚 and of course, for the food forest🍇🍈🍉🍑🍒🍓🍅🥦🌰🫑🌶🌽🍆🥔 Never Quit!!!!!

[@karens3670]

Thank you, James. It's such an important message, especially for those just beginning. With the way organic food production is being attacked in our country, our backyard gardens are such a vital necessity and well worth the effort. Thank you for the encouragement for those just starting and for those who are experienced! I appreciate your channel very much. 💕 for Tuck!

[@2Hearts3]

Sure do like you, James. You're a good guy with intelligence, wisdom, and heart. Love your channel and great instruction. Thank you for sharing your expertise and encouragement 🙂👍🌱🍅🥬

[@jamesprigioni]

Thank you for the kind words! Me and tuck really appreciate the support ❤️🐕

[@Midiman54]

Never quit this will turn your whole aspect of life. Love you and Tuck. 🙏🏼☮️

[@gloriousliving6298]

No need to quit, we are all pushing to go through this gardening season

[@rubytrotter3766]

I agree with you about always learning. I’ve lost onions, lettuce and carrots, but I believe it was because they were in seed tapes because when I planted individual seeds, they came up and doing OK

[@gabe8935]

Thanks James, i needed to hear this. I'm in zone 8a and it's blazing hot this summer. Triple digits. I started a new seed tray yesterday with a negative outlook but now I'm motivated to keep going. Wear sunblock everyone!!

[@galeharris6696]

I love Tuck💕💞💖. Thank you, James. I live near Montpelier, VT, which just got massively flooded. I live near, too, the Dog River, usually a small and well-behaved tributary of the larger Winooski River. On July 10th, we got about the same amount of rain as during Hurricane Irene, and my house and garden were severely damaged. But today, I started working out in my garden finally, and amazingly, not everything is trashed, and many things are doing well! Of course, so are the weeds, and they need taming, and my soil very much needs aeration, but I THINK I will be able to harvest some food out of my sad little garden. I will absolutely get the soil tested, but so far, I'm amazed at how heartened I feel. I am going to plant some fall crops as well. My neighbor is an organic farmer selling to Whole Foods, and many local co-ops, and sadly lost 90% of his present beautiful crops, plus, because of VT's regulations, will not be able to grow any food in the flooded fields for the rest of year. I hope he grows flowers! Thank you for your video, it's very inspiring!

[@TheArtofUnlearning]

Great encouragment. Gardening is such a gift, even when you "fail" you learn so much. Love your channel!

[@ashleyb1274]

Absolutely we keep going! I’ve been fighting rabbits, raccoons, squash bugs, the neighbors goats, and hornworms. Moved to a new area and now I know what I’m fighting next year!

[@RA-rf4nz]

My very first year and unfortunately I started late in mid-May. I'm learning to garden in 100+ degree days since mid-June. Incredibly, my sweet potatoes and gold potatoes are still alive -- have no idea if there are any potatoes underground though. I have 5 watermelon plants but I see no female flowers or I don't know how to identify them. But yes. I am learning a lot even though I may not have anything to harvest. All of my gardening is limited to containers since the soil is less than 1 foot before hitting bedrock. Hope to build some raised beds once temps get below 100 again.

[@augeniasestokaite4674]

I did a tote-great success-6 winter squash-will throw in radishes-quick to keep me checking…nothing like eating your own food…nothing..!😊

[@darlenecameron622]

❤🐾❤️ thank you for info and encouragement! (And sharing Tuck!)

[@Swtjne1]

Thank you for being so encouraging! I commented on another video that we started late in the season and are making a bunch of mistakes- but we're learning from them, for sure. When I commented, we had only harvested one zucchini- but it was the MOST delicious zucchini we've ever eaten and we created a meal around that one veg. Now, we've been able to get a couple more things from the garden. Not much...but it's a start and we're already figuring out what to plant for the fall, then doing a better job adding nutrients to the soil for next year (your videos are so helpful!). Even though there's not much to brag about with my garden, my husband and I are having fun. I am also seeing the absolute cutest, chonky butt bees pollinating my plants. That makes me so happy. Blessings to you, Tuck and everyone here learning and growing. 🙏

[@johnlord8337]

The fact that you dog is such a veggie is - very interesting !!! He really goes for the roots and leafies.

[@larosity]

I gave up gardening years ago but have recently retired and got back to it. Today I picked 7 beautiful Market More Cukes and have been eating zucchini and zucchini flowers already; waiting for the tomatoes which I all sowed from seed and my success is do, largely, to your videos, especially the ones on pest control so thanks James and Tuck and I wont give up again, just expand next year...thanks for the positive motivation.

[@tigerlilly03152012]

We have a pup that has dug up my garden 6 times, I've planted 7 times now. I have been questioning about quitting because of my health. I am still dealing with the after effects of pancreatic cancer. My next surgery is August 9th. I was hoping to have a full lush garden but I don't think it will be this year. Hearts to Tuck ❤❤❤

[@MelissaWilliams74802]

You have taught us so much thank you. I have all your food forest quotes in my gardening book. I grew a garden for my special needs kids to eat better and mission accomplished they eat anything and everything out of the garden. No mistakes just lessons and I appreciate all of them. Thank you to you as tuck for changing our lives. I’m happier the kids are happier everyone is happier.

[@notflanders4967]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Too many people assumed you were out! Glad that's not the case.

[@woodworkinggirl5525]

I love to gardening,but I love Tuck more❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️♥️

[@roxannaweaver2155]

I have been gardening in one form or another for 40 years. Since 2019 when my husband died unexpectedly I have done nothing and my gardens, both veg and flower, have been devasted. I looked at them in January 2023 and wondered if I could get them back, if I can get me back to what we were. I want to just quit, but part of me says I can't, that my gardens and playing in the dirt is what soothes my soul, I can't quit now. So I have started rebuilding, slow since it's just me now, but I'm working on it. One day my gardens will be as they were and better. Do not quit.

[@LadysFarm]

Love your channel ❤ my growing season really stinks this year. So busy. It’s definitely worth it. Never quit. Keep learning and keep growing my friends ❤❤❤

[@chuckmyown]

Thanks James! I'll tell you, most of us up here in NH needed this encouragement right now. This season has been so rainy and with a late freeze there's a lot of struggles! But I'm seeing some tremendous change now that it's drying up a little. Thanks again!

[@jamesprigioni]

You're welcome Chuck, me and Tuck are here to encourage others to keep growing so this means a lot

[@MrLuridan]

You ain’t kidding! Weird year up here in The Granite State!

[@mooneymakes359]

another dry hot year in TX

[@pegsinthewormdirt]

DRYYYY in MN!

[@yoselidelgado278]

Thanks for the encouragement. Keep growing… 💯❤️for Tuck.

[@Rdra1980]

This message is so on time for me. I was saying this yesterday...should I just quit? But I won't! Thanks for the pep talk!

[@sandeequiroga1973]

🙌🏽 James And Tuck❤️ … and the camera person too😃 I needed to hear this right now! You’re so encouraging and your energy just makes me want to plant something everyday. Thank you so much for making all these videos. ☺️🍅

[@susanmariesilburn9513]

Yes, my garden is not doing as well this year due to the cold weather. Only a few hot days, yet more are finally coming. I love your tips and your garden is inspiring! Thank you!

[@myurbangarden7695]

What about low tunnels or hoop houses?

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Thanks, James and Tuck, for the encouragement and sharing the tips and your beautiful garden! 💚

[@loribethartist6353]

I am nursing a sick puppy back to health today- her sister died last night and I’m really praying that this one makes it 🙏 her name is Violet and she’s an Australian shepherd/schnoodle mix… I’m hoping she will be my gardening partner like Tuck❤

[@KatrinaMiller117]

❤❤❤ Tuck, I love seeing him enjoying the garden!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Katrina! Tuck says hi 🐕

[@Steve197201]

I was late planting out my tomato plants this year, to the point where they were flowering while still in their plugs. Thankfully, my plants are better at growing than I am at planning a garden, and with the hot weather, they just took right off. Now they've produced little green cherry tomatoes that will soon start ripening. Even my late planted eggplants are getting bigger. So there's no loss in planting things. Even if you don't think it will grow, plant it anyway. At least it'll be a learning experience, and it might even be a successful crop!

[@TheRachelabomb]

Thank you James for the pep talk much love to Tucky❤❤❤❤❤

[@lbarmstrong1]

I'm in ATL and saw our forecast of mid-90s a few days ago, so I ordered for the first time some shade fabric! It came in a day and I put it up yesterday over my tomato plants -- I have about 40 beautiful green, large, unmarked beauties ripening on the vines. And then last night, severe weather and HAIL! I think my whole row of tomatoes, okra, zuchinni and cucumbers were protected, all looked just beautiful today! I never knew about shade cloth until I started watching you and one other gardener online! Thanks James, you're a true inspiration for us all and wise as can be about the garden!

[@QuiGonJack10]

James I totally understand. Up here in the valley area of New York we’ve been receiving way too much rain. We’ve got two weeks of non stop rain everyday. Then we got two days of sunlight and another week of rain 😅. It was horrible for the garden. My leaves on my squashes and cucumbers all turned yellow and looked like they were going to die. Luckily we haven’t gotten rain in a bit and the plants have recovered really well!!! Keep up the tremendous work my man ❤❤

[@kairifan12]

Dropping gems in the first 40 seconds ! My boyfriend and I love your videos. Thanks James, Tuck, amd awesome camera person!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks for watching and supporting! Tuck says hi 🐕❤️

[@leendaroberto]

Thank you for the encouragement. I will never give up. ❤🐾🐾

[@faithwalker5196]

I loved your philosophical speech at the beginning! Keep it up! It’s all about sowing. Without sowing, there’s no growing. It’s all about taking action in the garden. Winners never quit and quitters never win!

[@recycleme1224]

So happy to see Tuck! Our silky passed last year, but we got three sibling yorkies now, and they just started enjoying the green beans, warms my heart! And thanks for the encouragement. We have a small city backyard and our new neighbors put up a 7 foot fence that takes away 4 hours of sunlight…. Such a bummer. I just have to figure out what works now. ❤❤❤❤ Tuck!!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thank you for the kinds words and I’m sorry to hear about your silky 😔 Tuck says hi to all the siblings! That stinks but hey time to adapt 😎 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ayehodgy5675]

this is how i feel right now i got into houseplants and started to grow radishes and chilis in my backyard but we have a huge gnat problem i didnt know how bad it was or their effect on plants

[@jesswelsh9838]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear this encouragement right now. Thank you James & Tuck❤

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

James, thanks for taking a step back and encouraging all of us, we appreciate your heart and wisdom pertaining to gardening so much!

[@ThePokeSmith]

Don’t ever quit bro! You are great!

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

Great pep talk! We will need another one in about 2 weeks. Right now everything has perked up because we have had 5 or six straight days of rain after being in an exceptional drought and heatwave. But we all know what August is always like, and around here it is like trying to grow things in the furnace that fuels hell. I hear it is coming back next week. Please keep up the motivational moments I will need it!

[@Mellow.Sol999]

I love the wisdom! Its not just about gardening but life in general and nature is life!🙌🏽

[@JOYAINVA]

Your words are applicable to gardening and LIFE. Never give up! Never quit. Learn, adjust, and try again. ❤ Thank you for the words of encouragement!!!

[@VGV0]

First year gardening. Spent last winter learning. Made a few errors with my cabbage patch, only got 2 heads but brocoli was a total success. Keep going everyone!

[@jamesprigioni]

You got this! 💪

[@freeatlast1423]

Yep, this was my 1st year growing brassica, i got 3 crowns of broccoli and 1 cabbage- next year bt will be on hand- about to plant some seeds for an early winter harvest (zone 6b)-

[@Sleepy-Clout]

my heart literally sank to my toes when I saw the title. I had a heart attack, thank you for the encouragement my pumpkins haven't sprouted any female flowers yet but I'll keep waiting for the results. HEARTS FOR TUCK. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@maggiemckim3272]

Thank you for the pep-talk. Always learn so much from you . I love wandering through your garden with you, I am always mesmerized by what you have accomplished in it. I have been growing my garden for the past three years, I have constructed 12 raised garden beds out of repurposed materials (namely doors). I look at each year as a new experiment in growing, this year's accomplishments are broccoli and cauliflower. I have never grown either successfully before this year, so I am very proud of myself. I have had to fight off the moths and the beetles, but it has been worth it. Thank you for all your inspiration, and much love to Tuck. 🐕😊🇨🇦 ❤❤❤

[@dustyflats3832]

Great reminder when things go wrong that are out of your control including the climate. And if you got the gobs of rain in the east your leaves are yellow from too much water and too much shade, not nutrients. Totes stay wet. Noticed same thing with new irrigation we installed on squash. We have the opposite problem-extreme drought. It’s a domino affect because it’s not just the constant watering, it’s all sorts of wildlife and rodent attacks along with usual bugs.

[@32275005]

Get with willing growers and split the work. Everyone grows something different and share.

[@Lizzy_333]

❤ Tuck!🐶 Also, can you do the basil trick on romaine lettuce?

[@debraloeffler9670]

Thank you for your inspiration and caring about our gardens.❤ ❤for Tuck!

[@seebradrun]

Learning how to not quit when faced with many reasons *to* quit, is still learning and growing! We had a bad start from seeds this year, and just picked up (rescued!) a whole bunch of 80% off plants from the local green houses. Many things learned, still growing!

[@leafy5432]

Thank you for the encouragement 😊 your videos are always a good reminder of what my goals are with my garden. This is year 4 and I'm slowly getting there! Some years have been better than others but I learn from my mistakes and keep on keepin on!

[@loganwalsh]

I am pretty sure I lost everything this year to white flies. Every crop is infested 😢 but I'll learn from this and come back stronger!

[@GardenandGreen]

The phrase "It's a marathon not a sprint" is a good one when it comes to growing. I got a veg garden this March, and nearly all my pumpkins, squash, and cucumber plants died after I planted them, after growing them from seed in pots. I now have just 1 x pumpkin and 2 x cucumber plants, but I am hoping they are now stable. On the bright side my sweetcorn is growing great, and I thought my zucchinis/courgettes were just at the flower stage, but after a few days of rain, when i was weeding, i noticed one of them had a big zucchini/courgette on it. I was shocked!! I had it for my dinner last night. 😂

[@joesqudy]

Thanks James for your energy and encouragement. I just love your videos and all the help you’ve given me. I’ll never quit!! ❌⭕️🙏🏽♥️. I love Tuck too ♥️ 🐕

[@thelioness3305]

Thank you James I needed that! Great reminder. I love my garden. I have learned so much from you. PLease update us on Tucks health PLEASE!

[@tonycontreras8251]

The video I REALLY needed today.

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad to hear that Tony, me and Tuck are here for ya hoping you stick with it!

[@nolanbrown84]

Went to the county fair with the wife last night. Saw that a bunch of eight year olds out-gardened me again this year...and the comparison isn't even close lol But I'm not about to quit. I'll keep gardening regardless. It's far too rewarding to give up.

[@cgt6497]

Fantastic tips! And of course, lots of love for Tuck!

[@Chilledbudzorganics]

Hey I'm new here been watching for 4 to 5 days and I've just starting to have a love for growing and I really like the content and i love your dog tuck he is awesome and it makes me miss my dog buddy or bestest friends dog molly who is no longer with is now rest in peace mollz ❤at least she ain't suffering now 😢

[@mkmoody2870]

Thanks for the encouragement! This thought popped into my head the other day about quitting for the season. Fortunately I snapped out if it quickly!

[@jamesprigioni]

Negative thoughts always trying to stop us from doing amazing things! Great job ignoring the noise 😎 you got this!!

[@elena2010111]

Your love and enthusiasm for gardening almost made me cry. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m going outside to work on my fall garden 🪴

[@jamesprigioni]

Thank you @elena2010111, You are soooo kind and giving! Me and Tuck make these videos for free, but it's people like you who make it so that we can continue to do so. Your encouraging words and generosity mean more to me and the little boss than you know!!!

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

Oh no . Once a garden always will be one . Yes it takes time to build the soil , learn about each plant etc. God bless you James for what you do ! And please give Tuck a extra treat !