SQUARE FOOT Gardening, How to Grow MORE FOOD in LESS SPACE!

[@carolexo7269]

I'm a visual learner and I really appreciate how you SHOW, in detail, how things are done from beginning to end. Thank you!

[@723snoopy]

Agreed!

[@yellothere5552]

Me too !...I use this I drew...may help you too xx I pm u my cheat hope it helps ..debbi vasileiou xxx

[@2020Dreamlife]

Yeah. He’s great

[@lindamacek5045]

Me too😊

[@Shravanidakeens1178]

I’d love to see a video of JP’s favorite square combos in sqft gardening and how those squares evolve via interplanting through the seasons

[@Cashvertising]

One of these finest gardening channels on all of KZbin. Fantastic teacher. Outstanding video quality in every regard. Thanks so much, James, for the valuable education!

[@nancyincanada5553]

Thanks James! You've breathed life back into my vegie garden! Seriously, I gave up on it two years ago. There was a LOT of effort to keep up with the weeds only to have deer and birds devour the vegies, grapes, etc. it was overwhelming and I decided to not plant again....until I found your channel!:) Now I have a new plan, going to try things I have never tried before, and all thanks to you! I am excited to get started. Thanks! Happy Gardening:) Sending little Tuck lots of love and Happy Birthday wishes!

[@perfectaart7354]

Good to see you and Tuck doing well. We love Tuck. sending him hugs n kisses.

[@khalidrather569]

Ma'am ur so intelligent

[@pennysantana7809]

I watch "Growing in The Garden" with Angela, and she does square foot gardening, and she has had great success. I used to watch Square foot gardening with him when I was younger. He had a TV show. Look her up she has great ideas. God bless 🙏

[@Haffy1952]

Yah, you're back, missed your vlogs and glad you are back, stay safe and healthy my friend,

[@kristimckeon6967]

Youre my fave, and I've watched a lot of channels. I click on you before edible acres or Canadian permaculture legacy (or any others) because your energy and detail are just unmatched. Thank you for making such an impact on mine and my family's life.

[@jamesprigioni]

You're sweet Kristi! Me and Tuck appreciate the kind words and encouragement

[@as-almuhairi1495]

You inspired me so much that now I have fruits and veggie plants all over our house 🌱

[@dolcesunset9466]

you planting Tuck digging... sweet combination.... un grande abbraccio Tuck

[@makeroomtogrow]

First a big ❤ for tuck! Love the little guy 😍 Secondly I've been using this method for most of my gardening life. What I love about it is I never put two of the same crops in adjoining squares, one it helps in natural pest reduction by not concentrating the plants and two it makes the garden look incredibly pretty. Enjoy your beautiful garden, from new Zealand!

[@hmwoof6272]

Not going to lie, I normally fast forward to see my boy Tuck 🐶. Happy Birthday baby 🎉🎈🎂!

[@ONEMAN2GURLZONECUP]

Hi James I planted my first plum tree a few weeks ago and finished my first planter box, my food forest is on the way good to see you back again. Let’s gooooo

[@venomsailor]

About 10 years ago i started layering wood chips like you because my soil was a solid clay pan, and the wood chips I could get all I wanted free locally delivered, they just wanted to get rid of them. Over the years I still go through about 6-8 loads of chips, I have a 1/4acre garden. But about 6 years ago, I was able to get a ton of 2x8 lumber for free and built raised beds on top of my wood chips garden. Over the years they of course decompose and i just chip the paths between beds, but I keep another two piles of wood chips that I treat as compost piles, which that is the mostly decomposed material I use every season to top of my beds. Probably over the past 3 years, my yields has been exponential. Not only are we feeding our entire house but about a dozen families on our street, its really quite insane. We are able to squeeze in more crops, harvest is super easy and space/efficiency has been maximized. Thanks for doing these videos.

[@212acres3]

Jason Miller very nice. Our ground here in Oklahoma sucks as well and is clay.

[@batikh100]

if you are using wood chips on the garden, what would happen when you try to turn the soil next season, is that ok for the soil. would not that be too much wood chips on the soil. thanks

[@venomsailor]

So I don’t turn my wood chips I just plant directly down in them. After a year or so once you pull back about an inch you reach black gold in the form or great soil. Plus you shouldn’t turn your gardens. That encourages wind and water erosion of everything that is good in a garden, like minerals

[@plutusiek]

@@batikh100 you definitely don't want to mix the soil with not composted wood chips. What I have seen on YT this is the common mistake and reason for people blaming the BTE is not working. Wood chips mixed with the soil will take the nitrogen from it to decompose. The natural way is like in nature - just adding new layers on the top.

[@Bishopcolle]

Jarek M. You can also throw your nitrogen in, in the form of greens like your grass clippings etc.

[@etiennelouw9244]

I have been doing this from the start of my veggie patch, but I cut food grade bottles into tubes and plant inside the "grow tubes" that are sunk into the soil about 1 inch, great for water retention as well as giving the various plants different amounts of water inside the grow tubes, also cuts down on weeds.

[@joslac5018]

Happy Birthday Tuck! 🎂🎈🎉🥳❤️

[@onesweetworld9]

This guy is the man, I love his goofy but genuine enthusiasm.

[@chrissy9876]

So glad you’re ok!!!! Literally went to your IG the other day seeing if you had posted at all and was getting worried since you’re over in Jersey. Thanks for posting!

[@annavogt826]

Love your videos. You teach and show not just talk. Thanks I've learned a lot. Been square foot gardening for years but I leaned a lot from you,

[@TKSMobley]

So happy to see you and tuck are safe and healthy 😉👍

[@lesliehanna5688]

James! Hallo from NorCal, Sonoma county (wine country, land of the remarkable bud). I have been watching you for a while now, but today I want to thank you for your channel; I have been gardening since 1960 and I’m still learning.... I put a square foot garden in one of my raised beds Looking forward to the result. Your enthusiasm is infectious and the transformation of your HUGE NJ backyard, remarkable. I’m a tiny bit jealous. And let me comment on your fine doggie friend! When I was young we had a golden retriever who would pick oranges and eat them.... I don’t usually comment, but you stated that comments are helpful. Thanks James!!

[@libbylauderdale4255]

I am so glad that you are back. It's been a long winter. I'm looking forward to lots of great content. 💚💚💚💚 for Tuck.

[@mammacass5311]

My sweet Yorker boy Hudson’s birthday is in June he turned 10 also. Tuck seams so healthy i stared feeding Hudson better from the garden he loves it!!!

[@annaferrin8410]

So glad to see you're back. Been watching for you everyday. Love square foot gardening. Keep yourself safe and healthy.

[@deloresochoa6235]

James, good to see you again! I did the same thing today with the help of my grandson. It was his idea to use all my planters that were the same height and width. They all measured 14 inches tall, 12 inches wide. He put a 10 inch layer of wood chips over very large pieces of cardboard. Then we filled each planter with compost and lined them up on the wood chips. He told me no weeds for me to worry about. We did 4 planters wide and 10 planters long. It looks like a raised garden. My grandson told me he wanted me to garden easier this year. I had surgery and I'm getting back into the garden slower than usual. But he's going to help me this year. My great grand daughters will be helping this year too. They wish a fabulous birthday to your dog!!!! Love from south Texas and many Blessings too.

[@shar3332]

What a great idea..I can't do a full garden so this is a fantastic idea. Did you just do them like on your patio?

[@deloresochoa6235]

@@shar3332 Sharon, we did them on the ground, but my oldest daughter did this same thing on her patio!!! NO WEEDS!!!! She lined them up, the planters, at the edge of her patio, all three sides. It is fenced in by a eight foot tall privacy fence. So my son in law did put in some cattle panels on the fence, using u shaped nails to hold them up, for the tomatoes and cucumbers. Now, it got better as they thought out the plan....he did have some four by four timbers that he used as a base for the platers to sit on. It made the tallest planters four inches taller! A great help for her back. Then just today they added 10 inch tall planters in front of the tall planters, so it looks like two tiers! Those he planted with flowers. It's so neat and tidy. We will do the same thing here at my home for all the herbs. I hope this will work out for you. Blessings from south Texas.

[@shar3332]

@@deloresochoa6235 thank you so much. I will go get some planters tomorrow. This must be so much easier then having to bend down especially with a bad back. I appreciate you getting back to me. Have a blessed night ❣️😁

[@deloresochoa6235]

@@shar3332 Thank you too! Have fun!!!!

[@karenlee188]

I used this method in late 80s on 1/3 acre in Low Angeles with 3 laying hens and a rabbit in the garden. I used plumbing pipe with elbows and string for vertical crops. Integrated pest management, composting and double dug beds. Good times.

[@BrettCrystal]

So happy to see you back! Can't wait to see everything that you are doing for your food forest this year.

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Brett! Yeah that is what's next. And things are looking better then they ever have!!!

[@ok__6441]

@@jamesprigioni If your planting in Jersey now, so its ok to plant in seattle area lower city.

[@teresacesario6247]

Yes, Thank u for not mentioning negative. your video are kind of addicting. Thank you and Tuck is such a blessing to us

[@ОксанаГиндич]

Guy, you are great in your ideas！ Don't stop

[@John-mh6mi]

Love ya Tuck " HAPPY BIRTH DAY " !

[@sawyerlathelma]

I am a beginning gardener thank you so very much for this video you broke it down!! Now I can go start getting my soil ready.😊Very easy to understand and we will get more veggies this way!!

[@davidpruitt3982]

Glad to see you back my brother!! Let the growing start!👍🏻 hello tuck ol'boy.💖💕❤💙💚💛🧡💜🖤

[@DONJANEFERRICK]

I have organic farm in south India with Sugarcane, peanuts, some veggies and rice paddy. I recently moved to New Jersey and I’ve following your KZbin video and quite impressed and you are great inspiration. I decided a grow my own in my garden and following your advice and also built this and another one today . Thank you

[@sandyb2231]

Hey James, great to see you again! 😃 I always love seeing your videos. Be safe my friend.

[@stevecookson3201]

I've been using Mel's method for 30 years its fantastic.

[@beverleyshaver864]

So glad to hear your voice again. Need more of your great energy and knowledge.

[@Joizygyrl926]

Missing my homestate. Great vids. Family is stationed in Texas. So raised beds and containers will be my go to. My last garden was in Germany. I decided this year I would get back to my love of growing food and the satisfaction of eating it.

[@Marthajamjam]

❤️ I missed your videos! Glad you and Tuck are back!

[@Corgimom1903]

Happy upcoming Birthday Sweet Tuck! I always love seeing you in your Dad’s videos! Sending you love and Birthday wishes🤗💕🎂🎉

[@OldReddingFarm]

Love the grids.Its a good idea to screw the string down to the wood we are always tying it to sticks and poking them into the ground which never really works :)

[@cynthia6919]

I am sneaking onions and other veggies in amongst veggies I already planted, to make better use if my space. Bought a Birdies BED with Tuck's discount and it arrived today. I am SO excited!! Also am planting table grapes along a southern facing fence, when I can find some vines. Am testing the soil and staining the fence before I attach a grate for the vines to grow along.

[@jagerkennethify]

Yo james.i just gave my dog a raw carrot for the first time he went nuts.thaks for the quality videos.

[@bwayne40004]

Made me feel good to see the Square Foot Gardening book. I bought mine in the early 1980s and it helps! Bought the latest version this year just because.

[@dpm4351]

My brother , I been waiting and improving . I am so stoked ur back . My favorite show is back !!!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Goooo! Good stuff Donald. Me and Tuck are glad to be back, and will be posting regularly now. We thinks its going to be a great year!

[@bingeebob]

your use of the countersink bit makes me really appreciate your attention to detail.

[@kcl7864]

Hello James! I've been watching your channel for over two years now and I finally found the energy to start growing my own vegetables. Thank you so much for the amount of inspiration and positivity you provide through your videos! 🙏👍 Cheers from France, Claire.

[@valerieglover]

A long time ago, our square foot garden was filled with one of several different vegetables. The next square foot was planted a little later. with the same or different vegetables and so on. It allowed us to eat regularly without having too much of any one vegetable. It meant sewing the seeds intermittently. Great for small areas.

[@jessicawilkins7139]

Probably heard me screaming "JAMES POSTED" all the way from California!! Ahhhhhh that was nice, ready for more. 🤩

[@sg2037]

I heard you. I'm in Vista, CA screaming right with you. hahaha

[@helenmcgill5563]

Jessica Cook same haha

[@TigiLova]

Shawn Glass same here from Fallbrook, CA

[@jessicawilkins7139]

@Ellen Tresidder awesome I am sure it should be ok we have such great weather here. We are just north of yuba city by collins lake... small world. He is great been watching for a year we just bought land. Perfect timing

[@cyhomer]

MICHIGAN!

[@lauracashman14]

Tuck is so adorable. Your little sidekick is the perfect touch. ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕😍

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

I love the square foot gardening technique! We close on our new homestead Friday and I can’t wait to get planting! I have so many plants to get in the ground! Great to see you and Tuck back! ❤️

[@carolgreenan2022]

❤️ I've been watching for a few years now. You're my go to for nrw projects in my garden and the best practical tips.

[@MayWhite-bz7xl]

Good to see your well Tuck, keep eating your vegetables and you'll live to be an old man and a Happy Birthday to you.😊

[@Zililol]

Every time I watch one of your videos I am always so happy about your excitement. Puts a smile on my face every time!

[@phyllisannbonviso6641]

"what's going on" so missed that - how to you keep the squirrels from eating peach tree flowers/leaves, Happy Frog, will buy it just for the name, Happy Birthday Tuck, extra carrots!!!❤️

[@craigmeagher1992]

Are you okay? r/ihadastroke

[@middle-agedmacdonald2965]

Last time I checked, Happy Frog was $20 for a bag that size! If you're growing a high value green crop, it might be worth it, but carrots, and spinach maybe something more economical makes more financial sense in times like these.

[@carpentryfirst3048]

@@middle-agedmacdonald2965 44$ canadian whee I am. That's without tax. People use it for growing pot, not cheap veggies ;)

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

It is expensive but worth it! "Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy,Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope

[@middle-agedmacdonald2965]

@@seedaholicgardens9085 I think a better way to say that would be. "It works great, it is ridiculously expensive, and there are comparable products available at a far lower cost that would work just as well for simple garden veggies. " It's the question of if you need a Mercedes to drive to work, or a Honda. The end result is getting to the destination. Live wisely, not frivolously.

[@apurviasharma963]

Love Tuck. He's a perfect companion that loves garden just as much as you do. Much love to him and lots of gratitude to you for these detailed videos 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@gigabyteaurora]

We need an ASMR of Tuck eating veggies!

[@jamesprigioni]

Haha Yess!!!

[@francesthompson9204]

My pets and I love Tuck We like you too! NYC girl transplanted to Capital DIstrict of NY. Have almost 6 acres now. Just starting the gardening. Thanks for all your help. I dream of my own food forest. Just starting to work on it!

[@willtheelectrician8184]

Hey James! I’m glad you’re back! I’m gonna tell you what happened while you were gone, but first you’re gonna need to sit down....

[@seedaholicgardens9085]

😂

[@ThirdCoastGardening]

I built a 10x4 foot bed last year. I love how many plants I can fit in it. I have about 30 plus chili plants in it and a large tomato plant.

[@vmcshannon]

Tuck ❤️❤️ digging is his specialty! Hi James good to see you. I’m going to do this, this year. I’ve read the book backwards and forwards. I think I’m ready.

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Brings me back. *Square Foot Gardening* was the first gardening book I purchased when I bought my first house in the '90s. I still use a lot of the methods, especially the spacings, but no longer use the grid. That said, your grid makes me wonder if I shouldn't bring it back. It just looks so neat. Thanks for the vid.

[@gabrielasantos8289]

Oh, I’m so thankful to see you and Tuck back! I was getting a little worried, but I figured you’d not be doing much during the winter... I’m starting my own garden this month, thanks to the quarantine, giving me time to be home and take care of my family ❤️ here in Brazil the fall is starting, but as our winters are mild, it’s a great time to put a lotta stuff in the ground! Thanks for sharing, it’s always so satisfying seeing you work in your food forest... 🙏 ❤️ Luv Tuck ❤️

[@zahravioletaeleine2157]

❤❤ Happy Birthday Tuk 🎉

[@nuenue2893]

Happy Birthday Tuck ❤❤❤. I love the tip on removing the spinach carefully.

[@rosietellez9259]

I just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them and the way you explain everything but my initial instinct was the CLICK CLICK CLICK as soon as I saw a gardening video with a precious little boi Yorkie in the thumbnail!!!! I'm obsessed with Tuck😍

[@elainabravo4400]

Awe Tuck is the cutest! And I was just looking for a video like this, can’t wait to get gardening 👍🏼🙌🤪

[@Dienoth2000]

My daughter really enjoyed the video, she wants to use this technique next year for our garden

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

Tuck is a cool pup. When I was a kid I had a silky terrier that I would put in my backpack and go fishing. He was an awesome ratter too.

[@gtioung]

Missed your videos James!

[@VivianfFurlow]

When I grow carrots I spread the seeds in a 3 quart pot of potting soil and cover with a thin layer of seeding mix, . When they are 2-3 inches tall, I take some out and put in a bowl of water and whish around and then plant. Works well.

[@phillyto]

Welcome back! Been waiting for a new video.

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Phil, me and Tuck appreciate you waiting for us :)

[@AngelaDiazCarmona]

Awww Iam so glad you guys are ok! I miss you so much!

[@naplescajun]

YAY!!! BEEN WAITING FOR YOU!!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Goooo! Thanks for being patient my friend

[@therapywithisabel]

Oh boy! I was NOT at all as gentle with my first set of transplants today. Divine Timing ;) Thank you.

[@rizeei1165]

You inspire. You are the reason I wanted to start a garden. Seeing how huge the harvests were was amazing! Thank you

[@isaacpalmquist9202]

Happy Birthday Tuck. James thank you for being you.

[@salvarez8]

I look forward to starting a garden and bring my doggies. Tuck is so adorable. 😍

[@mlmiller2267]

Oh wow. I love this. New gardener and I have been going from video to video trying to figure out how to do this gardening thing. I think I can stop looking and seeking. This is my home!

[@orscrub3161]

yippie! it’s that time of year again! good to see you two fellas!

[@Grip_ItandrRip_It]

Tried you method of making seed bed on top of the soil...I used premium potting soil and some vermiculite- and my lettuce sprouted after 4 days!! Thanks for the idea!! Onion sets re looking good too.

[@eriklane4808]

Good to see you again, James! I can’t wait for the 2020 growing season to get going!

[@farquhar29]

Very Good method for intensive gardening! I use the same process at my place. When I put my strings on the wood frame to map out my 1 foot squares, I use a staple gun. This saves a ton of time in pre-drilling and using screws which can be more expensive. Both ways work, just offering up alternatives. Happy Gardening!

[@rae2198]

This video is great! You are so cool! Love ya!

[@sarahloves2savemoney603]

❤❤ for tuck. I am happy to see you are healthy. Thank you for doing your gardening different this year. Your yard looks empty right now. Sending you and Tuck lots of hugs

[@tonyr7327]

Thanks for this video, I was struggling with the layout of my garden

[@Tytiiieee]

I’m starting a garden I think I’m going to get a puppy. Tuck hangs out with you in the garden which is so nice having his company.

[@shamanism295]

Give that little Tuck a bunch of hugs and kisses too, happy birthday soon little fella ;)

[@EnlightenedPatriot1]

Just made a new raised bed, ready to try this square foot planting technique, so this video is a great help. Many thanks from the UK.

[@mattn6150]

So good to have have you back brother ! I’m looking forward to starting my own food forest this year down in Australia, the inspiration came for your videos my dude.

[@coloraturaElise]

I tried SFG back in the 80s when it was new, and it really works! As always, your videos are super helpful, and your enthusiasm and knowledge, not to mention your veggie-eating companion ❤💙💛💚💜, keep me coming back for more videos! 🍅🥕🌽🌶🫑🥒🥬🥦🧄🧅🥜🫐🍓🍋🍇

[@Thrashedcrow]

Good to see you back! Stay safe and healthy out there!

[@Mary-qo1nq]

“The carrots are in, it’s looking fantastic” “beautiful kale” I love this guy

[@cafedunier]

A layer of mushroom compost on top around your transplants is fantastic because like you said it forms a crust and weeds cannot penetrate.

[@jvkanufan8115]

We've missed you, man! Really like that you're experimenting with SFG. Been thinking about doing some myself!

[@pravanjitmaity1426]

🙏 Namaste. I am from India. So happy 2 C U back😁. So now we r going to get some pure vegetables . 👍.. Thank you bro.

[@Matrix2458]

Interestingly, that's also how atoms arrange themselves in crystals. The same structure repeats every cube in say, a diamond, or even a silicon semiconductor. An equilateral triangle or hexagon shape (with a point in the middle) is actually the most efficient spacing in 2D, then repeat that pattern in every square foot, at this point i just eyeball it with all the different plant spacings

[@SW-zu7ve]

🤔 🤪💩 🙄

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

I have a big house and a big yard with many soil patches, including three big raised beds with stone borders. Space isn't a problem for me, it's just that many of the soil patches outside have bad soil.☹

[@CRHall-ud9mq]

"Yeh!" Great space economy ;-) ...Glad you're back! Would love to know how to get horseradish root growing, if it's possible, please. When watching your previous videos, you got me interested in growing horseradish; and from that, making organic horseradish sauce using raw apple cyder vinegar, scrumptious and moreish. Thanks James.

[@frederikkannegaard2624]

What a paradise to be quarantined in XD Thanks for the great videos! God bless!

[@reallygraceful]

HE’S BACK!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooooo!!!

[@watcher3774]

"What Growing on?"

[@coreyogradey7795]

Words.. words.. i dont have any. He has returned after an eternity.

[@annatapion1838]

He's back!!😍😍

[@mayam2479]

It's nice to see one of your favorite KZbinrs on another favorite's channel! Thank you both for the quality information you've contributed to my life!