The first 12,5 years of two giant sequoias

[@miket9724]

Been watching your sequoias grow for years now, so happy to see they're both still doing well. Well done!

[@martinvn123]

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” ― Marthe Troly-Curtin, Phrynette Married

[@ricksieberg4115]

@@martinvn123 we're did you get the seeds I would like to grow some of my own

[@Xanthira222]

@@ricksieberg4115 I actually saw some today at Walmart of all places.

[@kepler180]

i want to be like you when I grow up. Just an old man and his plants. He's lived through enough to realize that patience is the only thing that matters. Without patience, we appreciate nothing. The best things are worth waiting for.

[@samimetni7135]

I ve been watching these two beautiful trees for years and i wait the new video every year so continue🙂

[@rallekralle11]

still growing nicely! i managed to get one going last spring, and it survived the winter. now it's growing again :)

[@martinvn123]

Great. I hope your tree will do well.

[@kostasvorniotakis4157]

I live in Greece and it's my first time growing those beauties, I have 8 of the so far, 2-3 month seedlings, I hope I will manage to grow them all

[@PointyEndUpFlameyEndDown]

I live in central Illinois and our elderly neighbor's son baught one in a pot that was already 18-20 inches tall in California and planted it here in Illinois in late April last year. By late October it had grown a foot.

[@martinvn123]

That's great, the more trees, the better.

[@johonanandrewgomes7593]

What part of Illinois, is there a photo of it?

[@tomgloyeski1391]

I am trying to grow that and bristlecone pine btw I am in north Indiana

[@NaniTreas1]

How well did it survive through the winter, though?

[@billssaltwaterheaven]

Still alive?😊

[@davidsike734]

Your patience is inspiring, I planted one as well in our weekend cottage in the mountains in Serbia and I'll be back in a week for another visit and see it's progress along with other specimens which I brought over from the States.

[@arcbrush]

Really shows the saying - the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is now.

[@Miles_Nolan]

We’re due for the first 13,5 years of a giant sequoia

[@martinvn123]

Wait for the first 14 years

[@RickSanchez-fx3lt]

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[@galytskyyable]

Amazing video! Inspiring to grow sequoiadendrons!

[@martinvn123]

Start growing them!

[@larsord9139]

2057. Lets see now. I’m 89. I’m on pins and needles waiting for your daughters 50 year update. Great video. Everyone should see these trees in California at least once in their life time. They just leave you completely in awe!

[@mikelentz833]

I love the outro about the grandkids. Awesome legacy!

[@martinvn123]

“We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” ― David Brower

[@limajacques]

Coming back to this history. What a magnificent effort, Martin. Congratulations. We hope to follow the updates on this beautiful tribute in the years to come.

[@martinvn123]

I hope I can make those updates :-)

[@judahmills1731]

Absolutely beautiful tree. Thank you for sharing this journey with us!

[@bobd.]

475 cm = roughly 15 feet 7 inches. Great! Keep making updates every few years. I hope there is something to protect them from being cut down or damaged. But then any sort of sign might attract unwanted attention or intentional damage/destruction. Maybe best to stay incognito.

[@martinvn123]

The biggest one is now 550 c, (18 feet) But the bigger they get, the more they will be noticed. They can't hide in the woods anymore.

[@Otto-cz6by]

@@martinvn123 yeah, and it seems like you planted it in a public location, so the landscapers may think about removing the tree.

[@Otto-cz6by]

@@martinvn123 You may wanna try growing coast redwoods next. They grow much faster but require more water.

[@Nephila23]

@@Otto-cz6by, more water? No problem in the Netherlands..lol It rains constantly.

[@Otto-cz6by]

@@Nephila23 yes it rains very much here. I meant coast redwoods need more water than giant sequoias. And actually, most of the water they receive comes from fog, which condenses on the trunk, and waters the tree. So, there really isn't any place on the earth that receives enough rainfall for coastal redwoods.

[@Nivram92]

And 100 years later someone will decide to cut it down... because some solar panel won't get enough light. I know someone that cut one of these down because he thought that doing that would actually RAISE the value of his property... In my minor opinion it's the exact opposite.

[@SuperDancollins]

Great job! Excellent work. I have just received Giant Sequoia seeds and will begin the germination process within a few days. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@meep2253]

We need to save them😢 Last 2 years I’ve visited the national forest so many burned in the fire

[@chrisbarrett2512]

A labor of love to have done this for the earth to enjoy its growth! Thank you very much, not just for doing this, but for sharing it with the rest of us.

[@planterbanter]

I think I’ve watched this video three times. What a beautiful video! I can’t wait for the 50 year update

[@martinvn123]

Thanks. I made a 14 year update. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGmwaZR9qtSWmdE

[@clecioeloy9730]

Hi, Mr. Martin.Wonderful, wonderful. I would like to meet these trees in person. One day I still do that. Thank you for providing this follow-up. I'm trying to do the same with 14 sequoias seedlings that I planted here in Brazil, and I hope to have at least half of your determination and success ...

[@martinvn123]

Great, I hope they will do fine. Go for it!

[@nofozzz]

Thank you very much for making me dream with your video and work with those two wonderful young trees! I'm watching you from New Caledonia South Pacific. Is it possible to have picture of them of today?

[@kaikalter]

They are already tall but not even as tall as most mature european trees, it’s kind of a amazing thing to think that those trees will easily outgrow a flat. Nice to see they can grow and live in the Netherlands(i’m from there)

[@martinvn123]

The biggest one in Holland is 35 meters. It is in Brummen.

[@MiguelY22]

Thanks for all the photos and this video!!

[@eustaciogriego1912]

Nature can be wonderful when we treated fair. Good to see this species gets it,s start .I hope those buildings don’t keep encroaching. Thank you

[@Kurt_Outdoors]

What an excellent video! Thanks!

[@artfx9]

Amazing! Hope it grows giant! ❤

[@MrNeutross]

I'm excited for the 2020, end of summer update ;)

[@martinvn123]

they are growing nicely. Compared to me they become taller and I am not shrinking.

[@Raithed]

I don't know how I found this but glad I did. GROW TREE GROW!!

[@christophersmith7714]

I lived in Hoorn for 9 years! Holland needs Sequoias! I have Sequoia Sempervirens for 10 years now! In UK. I love these trees

[@alonir101]

So awesome!!! What is the secret? I want to do that too but i live in a warm climate

[@jimsmith77901]

What glorious trees they are, and to think of what they've capable of becoming! Good work!!

[@waspmeat]

Incredible dedication! Thanks for taking the time. What a great timeline also if man vs tree. Godspeed! 🖖

[@Ренат-ч1ю]

Great! Please continue)

[@carlossoares712]

So nice, i was expecting bonsai but it was great to see they actually getting bigger :)

[@keefe4484]

keep up the good work and enjoy your life

[@navjeevdigra6132]

So soothing...!! Its a treat to the eyes !!

[@Adnancorner]

1:3 I like this music... remind me of tom and Jerry fighting when tom plays for the concert 🙂😂😂

[@gailatthebeach1988]

We live in Rio Nido California in a Giant Redwood Forest. I'm super proud of you WOW great work🤩

[@michaelhoran407]

Thank you.❤😮😊

[@nathansharma87]

I hope i live long enough to see the updates. These are my favourite trees.

[@rehmanurf3723]

Sir we want more love you sir you're great 💯

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

what a great movie, kudos!!

[@kumsari2398]

Very nice!

[@stephenbaker9260]

They are gorgeous trees. We planted one at our home in Oregon in 2010. I imagine it must be close to 40 feet tall at this time.

[@rodrigocarniadogaribaldi891]

Maravilloso, increíble, felicidades, ojalá todo el planeta fuera así

[@MrRocco_]

I'll try to grow one in East Texas we get about 44 inches of rain each year so they should be ok

[@Reub3]

They should do well. Just keep them slightly shaded. I had a bunch die off cause of our intense heat.

[@Otto-cz6by]

Sure, but keep a close eye on them. They need CONSISTENT moisture. Like water them every day. Rain alone won't be enough. They grow well on a small strip in California, due to the summer fog in the area.

[@martinvn123]

The Sequoiadendron giganteum (giant sequoia) is grown in all zones. Zones refer to climate. Extreme environments like low desert and far north present challenges for the sequoias. Specimen sequoias can be found in most climates indicating that the species is remarkably adaptable. A sequoia can suck the ground dry on a warm day. If there is no natural means of replenishing the soil moisture consistently the grower must supplement the sequoias with irrigation. Failure to keep the soil moist results in a dead tree. Sequoias require moist, rich, balanced ph, and well-drained soil. Permanently swampy or muddy soil will not work. For more info: see: www.giant-sequoia.com/faqs/giant-sequoia-landscape-questions/

[@NeoJae]

@@martinvn123 Crap I cant Grow Giant Sequoia Because I Dont Have All Zones And Its Cold AND Poor Ph Soil

[@DanielDuhon]

Good, I’m in North Texas and have been wanting to grow one for years but my family thinks that it wouldn’t be possible but you give me hope

[@donthompson4912]

Spectacular ! I’ve always wanted to do a similar project but until now never did 😞 . Well done.

[@chrismarshall8321]

Great progress . I've just subscribed to your channel.

[@CappuccinoZilla]

Planting one with my moms this weekend this cemented it for me

[@Conus426]

so beautiful to see them grow

[@Treegrower]

Amazing work!

[@fabiansanchez8475]

Nice video I Love the secuoyas I start today.

[@martinvn123]

Go for it. The more trees the better.

[@viniciusaragao3263]

Holy shit! What a project! Amazing!

[@martinvn123]

I don't have to do much anymore. Just to watch and take a picture once in a while.

[@Ermengolprimer]

Congratulations. Is the video I needed to go to sleep with renewed faith in humanity.

[@paulb7003]

That's awesome! You inspired us to do similar project!

[@AlBeebe]

i love everything about this video, especially the end

[@tonyharison2058]

Great to see updates! Ive got two in pots at the moment about 300mm high, hope i get to see them grow to this size.

[@martinvn123]

the sky is the limit!

[@christopherstein2024]

Awesome! I want to be a proud tree dad like you as soon as possible so I have some huge children when I'm old.

[@CR-di1lg]

Super cool, when you watch the movie its like you become small.

[@martinvn123]

“A great man is always willing to be little.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

[@lavenzaa]

I'm disapointed there were no pictures with Christmas decorations on the tree 😂 come on, it would be epic! I planted my own sequoia seeds a couple of weeks ago and yesterday I saw the first little sprout. Hope they survive and get big and beautiful like yours. And I'll definitely decorate them this coming Christmas, no matter how small they would be by that time 😂

[@martinvn123]

I think the General Grant Tree in Sequoia NP is the Nation's Christmas Tree in the USA. In Holland we don't have a national christmas tree, but perhaps in 100 years these two trees could become the national christmas trees. Hope uour sprouts will survive ande one day become a christmas tree.

[@haystackhider7158]

That tree will grow BIG! It has unlimited axcess to water..

[@nildesperandum4776]

Super cool. Love it!

[@ankualex]

Nice to see this tree growing. To bad it was shaded by the other trees in the first part of his life. You should bring some friends for him there. I waiting to see the update btw :))

[@mikespanj]

Great video as always

[@Budvb]

Yes boys and girls, this is why you don’t cut down trees unless you absolutely have too, because they take generations to regrow back. Hard to watch those cut down great trees that took 100 years to grow.

[@plant9598]

Ik ben even wezen kijken hij staat er mooi bij!

[@SijbrandIwema87]

Nice to see these amazing trees grow in the Netherlands. I wish i could start 2 (or more) of these trees too! where does one get seeds or saplings?

[@martinvn123]

Ask at your local garden center or else online. Or look for some older sequoia trees in your area. Under the trees you sometimes see cones with seeds. The older the tree the better.

[@h_h03]

They grow so fast great job

[@martinvn123]

It is an easy job. The trees do all the work.

[@JackDunford]

Lovely stuff!

[@avoarami779]

Appreciate your Idea. Best of luck hope we see it rech 40m and above in this lifetime.

[@t.7496]

Hoi Martin! Ik kweek ook graag bomen die ik graag buiten zo uitzetten. Heb je hiervoor toestemming aan de gemeente gevraagd of heb je dit gewoon gedaan en heeft niemand hem gekapt?

[@StormDude96]

Nice

[@williamwoody7607]

I live in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia, in Bucks county. One of my neighbors has an absolutely gorgeous enormous trees on one corner of his lot. One day I asked and he told me it was a sequoia (at least a hundred foot), that was planted 35 years before. Another 35 years and they’ll have to move the house.

[@ricks7432]

At what point (years old) would you switch from a pot to the ground for maximum growth ? Seems like you could have done this earlier. I have a couple on order for spring delivery. Just wondering....Thanks for the video.

[@martinvn123]

After one to two years, I think , depends how big they are and how strong they look. Mine were too long in the pots, but that was because I hadn't a good place to plant the trees.

[@davidmccarter9479]

Fantastic, I’m going to do the same now in Hillsborough,Northern Ireland.

[@martinvn123]

Ah Northern Ireland! Go for it David!

[@martinvn123]

Another year, another update: the first 15 years of two giant sequoias; At the end the introduction of the little nephew, donated to the ancient Duivenvoorde castle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enOWlqh3gLx_ps0

[@Pondapple]

When visiting the Okeefenokee Swamp in Georgia (USA) in the 1990's I picked up some bald cypress seeds and then planted them on the bank of my pond in South Florida. One is now at least 5 feet tall. This does not seem so remarkable except that all of the cypresses in my area are pond cypress which are much, much shorter at maturity. This one will be the giant of the neighborhood. It was an experiment on my part. I had learned that cypress seeds should be planted in soil that will be wet or damp for at least 3 months. I don't own that property any more but I visit the next door neighbor; you can count on me to peek over the fence to see how it's doing.

[@Toemoss-f6e]

No way!! Keeping them in containers gave you … Bonsai trees!! 👍

[@crocogile2352]

Great job

[@ricksieberg4115]

Nice video

[@Neodaflow]

Timeless gem

[@oasissands8584]

What kind of soil are you using? The lower branches of mine always die and I can't figure out why.

[@lucky13srb]

A fantastic effort

[@LindaAllsup]

We have a Gorgeous one, 5 years old and 8 ft now grown from General Sherman seed!

[@mikjb]

Cool and just think they are still babies.

[@ahmadfariszikri4995]

Awesome man

[@martinvn123]

Thanks

[@juliovelasquez5589]

I did plant 5 Segovia trees. They are about 5 to 6 feet now, in Riverside California.

[@magvegas]

but i love the fact that you showed the location, now n forever ppl will be able to go n visit the trees

[@aroukspondaik4455]

You reached the top human IQ...and you know in what i refer to.I am so glad.Maybe there is hope.This journey is extra ordinary!

[@peggybuetow1026]

Well done!👍🏼

[@StrawberrySunAlt]

Update? Thank you for the video!

[@lucreativities]

Brilliant!

[@aysensanbur948]

Magnificent... That is life 🍀🎵🎶🧿😊

[@antoniocordero2321]

I got some seeds and germinated in trees looking like your sequoias but someone told me they are cypreses because of the shape of the leaves ... I am confused now! Hopefully mi e grow as beautiful as yours, congratulations good job, Kind Regards from México 🇲🇽

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Awesome!

[@e.jharris3498]

Seems like after the first 7 years, they really start to grow

[@Just_driving_]

Got 3 of them growing, they are 2cm tall now 😁 Also in the Netherlands, they go with me in my truck

[@martinvn123]

Go for it Jeffrey, but they can't be for ever in your truck otherwise you will get stuck under an overpass

[@639426]

I own several giant sequoias and they are completely frozen right now. I was worried that they would not survive this winter,. Watching your video, I think they will be fine. All that snow and ice covering your sequoias is about the same amount that are covering mine right now. Right now its mostly inch amount of ice.

[@martinvn123]

Snow shouldn't be a problem. It's almost summer now. I hope they are growing again.

[@jeffsonnefield6199]

So how are they doing? What area of the country do you live. I have one in a pot now in Indiana. Just curious if you climate is similar.

[@blackkennedy3966]

He lives in ireland

[@elesjuanpi7041]

Growth changed exponentally when they took it off from the pot