The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Sufficiency (For Gardeners)

[@HuwRichards]

The Self-Sufficiency Garden book launches tomorrow!!! 🌿 If you haven't yet, get yourself a copy here geni.us/SelfSufficiencyGarden 😊Also - Sam and I are doing a live chat here on KZbin at 1pm tomorrow so come say hello!

[@kirstypollock6811]

I've had mine since last week (thank you Thaila bookstore in Germany!). Working on my Self Sufficiency Garden already :-).

[@alanshrimpton6787]

I hope I can get one in NZ

[@sunniewright3335]

Good morning! I just pre-ordered a copy from Amazon! Gardening in our family is generational; we learned from mamma, she learned from her mamma, and so on! I've passed this valuable skill on to my kiddos as well. My son Patric is keen on learning everything, and this book will be instrumental in guiding him along his gardening path 😀

[@AJB2K3]

Mine should arrive tomorrow

[@livingtherufflife]

I’m waiting for mine via Amazon. Hope it comes soon. Tenn, USA

[@elleshachapman6861]

I set myself last year to make our Christmas Dinner be as self sufficient! I grew all the vegetables and it was such an amazing feeling on Christmas day to see everyone eat my year of harvests that I'd grown especially for that meal ☺️

[@Iamhome365]

That's brilliant!!

[@richardpreston4320]

Hi Huw and Sam! Not really a commenter...but as a 30 something that has been growing for 2 years, I realise the more and more I speak to my friends, they cannot understand why I grow as they do not know how to actually cook! I think you're really bridging a gap here for my generation, and I can't wait to get my copy of the book!! I've been learning how to cook, pickle, store over the last few years, but I'm sure you'll save me years of randomly trying things out! Thank you!!

[@CWorgen5732]

This is like my sewing! First I made all my girl's short pants. Then I made a few dresses. I replaced her outgrown shirts. I realized she was wearing handmade clothes every time she went to play outside! I made myself some shirts and shorts, and made her more sweaters and long pants. Slowly, bit by bit, I've replaced our whole wardrobe until we're wearing 100% handmade. I'm glad to hear it's similar for gardening, as I know I can work into it.

[@cvspvr]

one day you'll be able to make your own sewing machine from scratch

[@CWorgen5732]

@@cvspvr WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THAT

[@christineclarke1653]

Exactly what I was going to say 😊 I made my first top in 2016, thinking that Me Made May was an impossibility. I'm now wearing 75% Me Made every day and am seriously thinking of making my own underwear (is that TMI?) I've even started knitting again! Little by little is the key. Started gardening last year, looks like I'm going full Granny Core 😂

[@CWorgen5732]

@@christineclarke1653 I do make underthings, and they're so much better than store-bought. You can!

[@jagibaba]

That's really encouraging to hear ❤ I am working on this as well, and perhaps I lost sight of my progress a bit because of falling into the trap of expecting too much at once! Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinomalley1521]

Huw is the modern day Monty Don. As good as any gardener in this niche in the UK/Ireland and beyond. Congrats. As a creator, a lot of hard work is paying off for you.

[@HuwRichards]

Wow quite the kind comment that! Thank you Kevin! But I just want to be me, not the next this or that😉

[@kevinomalley1521]

@@HuwRichards Very true, well done again.

[@HuwRichards]

@@kevinomalley1521 thank you☺️🌿

[@dilip8253]

Being Indian we use Green Chillies everyday, I am self sufficient on this from last 2 years. This year I am extending this to Jalapenos and other Mexican verities. Other targets for this year are Salads, Carrots and Potatoes (50%).

[@TransdermalCelebrate]

Do you grow them in a greenhouse or do you plant them out?

[@dilip8253]

@@TransdermalCelebrate Outside but in pots.

[@vinaylgowda]

I'm curious, where in India?

[@GoingGreenMom]

I am hoping to be self sufficient on strawberries, peaches, and sweet potatoes this year.... and am targeting oregano, and a few other items for next year.

[@dilip8253]

@@vinaylgowda I am in UK. We have very limited 5 months of growing season outdoors.

[@LFWK]

You're absolutely banging out exceptional content over the last few months. I'm totally stoked for your new book, I think you're really hitting the nail on the head with this one.

[@HuwRichards]

Wow, thank you very much! I have indeed been enjoying making the videos!

[@-beee-]

Being "self-sufficient in something" is such a liberating concept for a city-dweller 💖

[@heatherfisk9670]

I love this approach! When I heard "self sufficient" I always thought I'd never be able to get that far, but I've already been self sufficient in so many specific crops. That makes me feel so much better about it! Thanks!

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much Heather! This is exactly why I made this video! Gardeners are all doing so much better than we give ourselves credit for🌿

[@philliphartshorn8329]

Hi pal you need to speech about more about preserving your vegetables and fermenting how best to freezing to to extend your self-sufficiency

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

At this point my self sufficiency starts when the fish start biting and the veg starts growing in the spring, and takes a break in the winter for the most part. I don’t eat exclusively self sufficiency in the season I just make a point to often catch my own meals and eat the veg I grow. One day I hope to own a piece of land big enough to raise my own livestock as well. I’ll know I’m set when I can make Chinese dumplings and Jamaican curry goat from scratch, growing all of the ingredients at home.

[@hollydimig3998]

I am so excited to get my hands on that book. I am exactly ready to hear and use what is in that book. I in fact started my self sufficiency journey with rosemary. I felt so good about never having to go to the store for rosemary when I needed it, that I started to think that I could be self-sufficient in so many herbs, and so I began growing other herbs. Then I decided that I’m always buying onions, garlic, and lettuce, so maybe I could start being self-sufficient in those. Last summer I planted lettuces and was successful and was able to harvest them. Then I found your channel, So that led me to plant garlic last fall and I just planted onion seeds. Your videos are so in line with what I want to do and now your book is so in line with what I crave. Thank you thank you thank you! How exciting for everybody involved!

[@almostoily7541]

Yes! That's one thing on my list is that this year is the last year I want to buy Italian seasoning. I want to start to grow those herbs instead. Also I want this to be the last year I buy turmeric, ginger and roselle for my tea. I have a few other small things that I have on my list that I buy monthly that have gotten higher in price. I have canned them all before so I know how to preserve them already.

[@roberts9565]

Jealous. Mine isn’t being delivered until may 14th.

[@mariaharding5998]

I was utterly cuffed that me pre order book arrived this morning!!! Book to read and a whole day of sunshine in Wales!!! Fantastic, spring has begun xxx

[@HuwRichards]

Awhh amazing!! Thank you so much and enjoy the book!!

[@almostoily7541]

Lucky you! I have to wait until May here in the States to get mine.

[@gaynorbowen241]

I’m waiting patiently for mine. Only 8 stops away in a little chilly but sunny west wales

[@Yoginidelmar]

Sat next to the mail box in anticipation. Tunnels ready, tools are ready, I'm ready, let's go!

[@HuwRichards]

Woohoo 🎉 A new growing season awaits☺️

[@gmorgan894]

Ha great comment im exactly the same !!

[@joannc147]

Hmm, I’ve grown chives for years merely because they are attractive, I have NO idea what to cook with them. Also planted 8 leeks this year and I’ve never, ever eaten a leek! 🤣 Salad greens are abundant in my garden with more than enough to share with my meat rabbits. Carrots, beets and radishes are growing well with potatoes following right behind. Ive followed your directives for the core staples plus some tasty bits (herbs are so easy 👍🏻). Sweet potatoes and summer veg will be planted soon. Huw - I find your method of presentation has had a greater impact than all the gardening classes I’ve taken. It’s not so much the when to plant and when to harvest the food, it’s just a whole lot of WHY to plant what we plant AND how to extend the seasons. Your action plans are golden. ❤ Stop tormenting us about your new book! We still have to wait a month for the pre-orders to arrive!

[@darv66]

As a retired chef and self sufficient gardener i couldnt agree with Sam more , adapting what you have to produce delicious food can be a real skill in itself , my goals this year are to turn potatoes into desserts and as for growing im trying Chaote for the first time, i figure that a climbing summer squash will add both interest to the garden as well as the plate

[@HuwRichards]

Yep it really does make ALL of the difference! Best of luck with all your gaols, I am particularly interested in the potato aspect, I reckon you are onto something!

[@kirstiebertram3466]

Sweet potato is really easy to turn into a dessert. I'm trying to up my sweet potato growing and have purple-fleshed, yellow-fleshed. They make pretty desserts, muffins. I was intrigued by a few gardeners reviewing Yukon. I'm going to try that next

[@justj3259]

I love the idea of being self-sufficient in one thing. I am on a waitlist for an allotment, and I only have a small balcony I can grow things on, so I've decided I want to try to be self-sufficient in scallions for as long as possible this year. I use them a lot and they are easy to grow in pots on my balcony. It's a small thing but it does give me joy to figure out how much I need and if I can provide for myself instead of having to buy it.

[@darinbennett3638]

Huw and Sam...that was 12 of the most refreshing and encouraging minutes that I've had in a while! The marathon illustration was absolutely perfect to help me reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed about becoming more self sufficient in the garden. On my list I also include becoming more self sufficient in making our own compost, harvesting rain water, and collecting seeds for the following planting season. Thanks to both of you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@Stettafire]

4:00 Too add: Herbs are expensive to buy! So just by growing your own herbs you save quite a bit of money. (Though in my area tymne is easier to grow then rosemary)

[@adamdodd6971]

I’ve been out of gardening for a while, but just moved into a new house, last month, and so looking forward to starting again from scratch, now so much better informed because of your KZbin content … and the new book arrives today!!!! So excited by the journey ahead.

[@HuwRichards]

Welcome back Adam!! And thank you so so much!

[@adamdodd6971]

No, thank you for all the inspiring and thorough content.

[@PennyFarmer-w8g]

I appreciate that you help me not getting overwhelmed as I am starting family garden this year. Thank you

[@sherriarnone-wheat3634]

Thank you for helping me realize that I've been self-sufficient in chives and oregano for years now. It relieves some pressure in being self-sufficient in everything ASAP. Your work and passion are inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@locanavanalboom2698]

Thanks! so good, helps calm down a feeling of overwhelm. I am starting a vegetable garden and I will take it step by step. Your videos are very helpful and inspiring 🙏

[@HuwRichards]

Brilliant!! That's exactly why I made this video🌿

[@Stef.with.an.F]

I’m recently moved to a place with a small garden and I’m trying to be self-sufficient in kailaan, kabocha, daikon, Asian pears etc! Basically my favourite fruits and vegetables that are relatively difficult to get in the UK 😋

[@janetmcbride5317]

I can't wait to get my book in Colorado. We moved last year from our home where I had built a beautiful permaculture landscape and garden over 10 years. Our new plot is larger but has terrible clay soil. I'll be using this year to install a greenhouse, build hotbeds, compost bins, and raised beds and fill them all with organic matter to decompose into compost. I've made so many screenshots from your videos to plan the layout of my kitchen garden and have enjoyed binge watching your videos. Thank you for your wonderful work.

[@stephaniegee227]

When we moved into our house here in middle Tennessee - should be a great place for growing - we discovered that we had lots of hard, clay soil and too many rocks. So we started working on raised beds and building up our soil. It's taken time, but it is possible if you keep doing a little more each year!

[@CElton-mi3il]

Same, but my old permaculture garden was on clay. I found adding about 2-4 inch thick of wood chips helped a bunch, the soil was beautiful when I moved. Call arborists for the wood chips. Hope this helps.

[@antoniocorbachomatthes1629]

This was really the video I needed ATM, I always have issues how to plan. So now I'll do it on those therms of looking for what I want. And do it step for step.

[@HuwRichards]

Exactly that, it is a step by step process!

[@larrystrayer8336]

Your sustainable philosophy has been what I’ve tried to get over to students in my workshops,, however I really have never emphasized it as you so masterfully have detailed. My future emphasis will be as you have outlined. Thanks. My students are mostly, novice homesteaders; with so much to learn it’s so easy to get palmated with THIS MUST BE DONE. Gardening is a journey not a destination.

[@robbo1967]

Love the idea of progression, I have started my half plot allotment and the first crops are Planted so looking forward to the rest of the year

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you! It helps my brain deal with achieving the goals better haha

[@davidroberts5602]

Hi huw and your friend thanks for showing me this new book and video of self sufficiency David ❤️🇬🇧👌👍

[@katt.7557]

I love your work. Your voice is calming, & nice for beginning gardeners looking for the peace that comes working in a garden. Im looking forward to reading your book.

[@gretahancock4725]

Excited to get this in US in May! I love your reminder about celebrating the successes. This is easy to forget as we watch gardens that are 10 plus years along and we are years behind that:)

[@726ward]

Your book arrived today and I can't begin to tell you how helpful it is going to be for me. I'm amazed at how much information you have fitted into it, and so concisely too. I genuinely think this is going to be my garden bible from now on. Really very well done to you and Sam, Huw!

[@mikerenshaw7867]

I discovered my Yew tree seeds germinated today after 15 months waiting, theres two green shoots in the pot 😁

[@orlamcgettrick8309]

Thank you Huw and Sam. I'm aiming to be self sufficent in squash and garlic this year, I stored 10 crown prince squash in October and they have been a delight making 4 meals per squash. Into my 3rd growing year and my 2nd with a polytunnel, look forward to the new book 🌟 thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@melodiergb3654]

I was really hoping I could find a book that helps me build the bridge between the garden and the kitchen because I'm not good at adapting a recipe to the ingredients available and it seems your book is the one I must have ! I didn't plan to be totally self sufficient because I Have a quite small plot, but my plan is to eat something from the garden (vegetable or fruit, I exclude herbs witch is "too easy" 🙂) every single day of the year even if it's a small quantity and after only 3 years of installation of my garden I achieved 85% of this goal and seeing my goal more and more close to be reached is a real satisfaction, in addition to the wonderfull flavours I harvest of course! Thank you for being a helpfull part of my learning process.

[@jaynesanders4149]

Had my copy a few days now, ordered in advance. Love everything about it. Excited about the coming growing year. Thanks Huw😁

[@toriahennesey]

I just got a notification for my pre-order - I'm so fricking excited!

[@HuwRichards]

Woohoo! Thank you!

[@valeriaboe2556]

You have given me a new outlook just when I get deflated for not growing enough As it turns out we are self sufficient in a few things however there is a gap in the winter We live in Scotland and the last 2yrs have been horrible for any root veg Now my goal is to self sufficient in salad and greens I got micro greens and sprouts and Im doing the Kratsky method indoors ( setting up) so I can have consistent temperatures But I will plant out as well Kale is wonderful and will self seed in the millions! Also elderberry which is super abundant and next year I will make enough preserves for a year My neighbour gave us apples and now Im looking to learn how to can properly so again a years supply of apple sauce which both can go into a smoothie ( I only put a tiny bit of sugar in the sauce) I have grown successfully lot of calendula which has many properties and I forage my own land for nettles and dandelion and ground elder . All almost a super food And herbs are easy to grown if hardy woody type Thanks again!!

[@HuwRichards]

That is exactly why I made this video!! Thank you so much for sharing all of your gaols and best of luck with the new growing season!

[@trish3580]

Love what you are speaking about- crop self-sufficiency is what I've come to. Twenty years ago I grew a lot more but with age and the plot of land I have, no longer dry beans etc. HOWEVER, kale, garlic (don't eat onions), leeks and salad greens I've reached" crop self-sufficiency" . For leaf/salad greens, in the winter I grow pea shoots and sprouts all year so have greens all year. For the coldest months there is no kale outside so each year I try to save a bit more to freeze. In the warm months I have greens in the gardens. Garlic for sure, and leeks. No hoop tunnel....yet...it's the cost and an extra pair of hands that's still the hurdle. My target is (still) potatoes and carrots.....each year I hope :)

[@sandraconner6968]

This is an excellent time for this book. I'm getting one for myself and one for my daughter.

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much!

[@inepilou]

This is so spot on! Knowing how to cook your veggies is just as important as knowing how to grow them. I have to admit that I do sometimes grow something, harvest it, and... now what? Don't know how to cook it. Luckily there's the internet for some guidance (and my dad)

[@carolineowen7846]

So is storing it all, as most of us don't have room for another freezer, so need to dehydrate or preserve in another way.

[@alex_finch_]

Book arriving tomorrow, really looking forward to this one Huw 👍👍 Looking forward to applying this to our plot here in (not so sunny) Kent this year.

[@linzertorte4003]

I like the design of the cover. It’s giving ‘middle school textbook in the ‘90’s’ vibes.

[@yilanyang2638]

Thank you for the radio. Very exciting for the new book 💃

[@magpie1492]

This is exactly how I garden. I rejoice when I succeed in another produce that I don't have to buy from a supermarket for a whole year. I learnt how to eat seasonally and how to preserve in many ways. It's liberating! I find wandering around the fresh veg aisles in the supermarkets a double edged sword, it's lovely thinking about the money that I have managed to save but also horrified at the prices most people have to endure.

[@HuwRichards]

It is very liberating! And yeah, crazy prices, my next video will be showcasing the economics of this garden!

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Waiting for your book here in the states. You are so encouraging in our garden journey. Looking forward to Sam's chapter, my husband stresses out when we have too much veg ( last year was a good tomato year). I need to keep up on using it all, and want to grow more varieties.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Yes! Herbs and leafy greens are where I can manage self-sufficiency. All the rest are only from the garden when in season but I'm fine with that. I must buy your book if I see it, for that chart of Sam's on veg cooking methods as I'm probably only cooking in 1 or 2 ways when there are so many more. Of course, Huw, the gardening part will be a great resource too. I've already bought Tony O'Neills new book so I think I'm set for this year once I get yours too.

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I can't wait to get my copy. I know it will be great all your books are. An thanks for including the kitchen part as I am just learning to use more and more out of my garden.

[@HuwRichards]

Ahh thank you I appreciate that so much!

[@brightantwerp]

Thanks for the inspiration! I am selfsufficient in eggs with 4 chickens. Rosemary and Thyme I can do. Will try the salads now. Thank you.

[@HuwRichards]

My pleasure!

[@christinaw2736]

I'm so sad we have to wait 2 more months across the pond! I cannot wait to read the whole book cover to cover!

[@LifeBeganinaGarden]

I am anxious about the arrival of you book. I ordered it several months ago. I grow most all my veggies already and herbs and even go foraging for edible wild foods and medicinal plants. Also have elderberry and blueberry and a couple cherry bushes. Even so, there is still lots to learn and that is where you come in. I love your gardening style and that you stay organic.

[@jamescopley4853]

Book is preordered and im ready to learn the art of succession planting!!! Loving the content atm. Adapting your cooking to use different things. All my career as a chef i have been taught to pick an ingredient and make it sing! Wild garlic, asparagus and purple sprouting brocoli are some of my favourites to cook with! I always want to grow the things which u cant get in the shops!!! Love a tray of roasted rainbow carrots or a salad of baby vegetables with homemade salad cream!!!

[@kmalczewska]

I'm from Belgium, pre-ordered your book already a while ago and now awaiting it. Soon soon, next Wednesday. Can't wait! :D

[@davidbrevans5533]

Love this, I love to cook and grow vegetables it’s a perfect match, I definitely feel it hold people back if they don’t know how to use the produce they make.

[@linzertorte4003]

I can’t wait for your book to come to Canada!

[@growingtime4048]

Brilliant news on the book. Amazon emailed me today to say the pre order will be despatched tomorrow 🎉 The videos are super helpful too😊 Thanks

[@HuwRichards]

Yay! Thank you and enjoy!

[@karenaldrin]

We couldn’t have got our allotment on a more exciting year. I can’t wait to receive my book and put things into action

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much and best of luck🌿

[@reneelancaster8714]

I would love to see how chickens in the garden extend the reach of self sufficiency at home.

[@_spacecadetsprayshack_9194]

I can’t wait for my copy to come, should be here on the 14th 😊 The veg cooking guide will be invaluable in my kitchen!

[@HuwRichards]

It really in an invaluable part!

[@rebeccawhite2402]

I've just ordered my copy on Amazon and it arrives tomorrow - can't wait! I've not started sowing seeds due to the cold weather of late. Hope the temperatures start rising here in Kent, UK.

[@HuwRichards]

Oooh amazing Rebecca thank you so much!!

[@AmandaJuneHagarty]

On of the things I like best about AI is getting cooking and recipe help based on the ingredients I have. I also have to use my own cooking knowledge because sometimes the AI is not 100% but if you have leeks, mint and chicken in your fridge and you want to know how to use them all just tell your AI that you have those ingredients and ask for a list of recipe ideas. Then pick an idea that you like and ask for the recipe. Then if you do it have something in the recipe start collaborating with the AI to figure out the best adaptation and substitutions. Also if you suddenly want to make it in your pressure cooker instead of the oven, the AI can do that conversion on the fly for you.

[@Concojone5]

This is such a brilliant concept for a book! So brilliantly practical! This is the first time in 15 years that I really want to buy a new gardening book :)) I think even Charles would be impressed with this book. Talking about Charles... something I've been wanting to say for a loooong time. You've done some really cool stuff to be proud of but you're also standing on the shoulders of giants (e.g. Charles). I often wish you'd give the guy more credit when you're presenting a method he brought to the world (e.g. HR module trays, using module plants for succession planting, ...). Or perhaps you did and I missed it. Anyway, there's no such thing as being too generous (especially if we're successful). Without people like him and others we'd all still be gardening like idiots. Let's be grateful for all the fine minds (yourself included) who have contributed great ideas to the gardening community.

[@HuwRichards]

Than you so much! HR module trays is me. I started working with Containerwise many years ago and they were the ones that wanted to do a tray with me, so I don't need to credit anyone else but that. They've even written a statement on this in the past backing me up. I have been crediting Charles for many years, however since 3 or 4 years ago I haven't been following what he has been up to as I find more ideas internally without distraction. Videos I've made in the past such as "no dig explained" credit Charles. It's important to note that this self sufficiency garden isn't no dig also. I have massive respect for Charles. However I am a home grower, not a market gardener, and it's quite a different style. I always credit people directly for certain methods, look at my hot bed videos for example. It is also importnatnt to note that the idea of no dig with compost has been around in published books since before Charles was born. I hope this clears up your concerns about a lack of credit. If you have any more concerns though please don't hesitate to let me know as I will always be honest about the answer💚

[@HuwRichards]

If you're really interested, I recommend you read the work of Elliot Coleman too, who I believe is a big inspiration of Charles'

[@Concojone5]

@@HuwRichards: thanks for correcting me on the HR module trays - your idea not Charles' :) And, congrats, that was such a friggin' fantastic idea! Keep up the great work, I think you're amazing and I can't wait to see what you're up to next!

[@eduardarebocho5191]

Just got my notification that my book will be sent soon (In Norway). So excited! :)

[@HuwRichards]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@theresapizza]

Thank you for this inspirational video. This is the key to self sufficient living. Just as the mediator between the head and hands must be the heart, so the human is the real creative force behind translation of a harvest into nutritious food that tastes amazing, fresh, and vibrant. Hope you have book distribution to the USA sorted, I can't wait to get your book, too.

[@almostoily7541]

Yes, I have preordered mine already. They will be released here in May!!

[@mariedoyle6145]

Hi Huw - just received your new book The Self-Sufficiency Garden! It is a beautifully presented book and looks really interesting and helpful. I'm going to enjoy reading it and following its guidance. Thank you to you and Sam ❤

[@denniskent_]

Thanks to one of our biggest book stores in Austria, I have already received my copy of your book today and I want to congratulate you on this beauty! 🙌🏻 Thank you for creating it. I‘m excited to dive into all the knowledge, visuals as well as the recipes and to have this book be my guide for a better growing season ahead ☺️🙏🏻

[@Zoeybeau_1]

My book will be here tomorrow, I've been waiting on this one well done.

[@HuwRichards]

Enjoy it☺️

[@jeanhelliwell8160]

I already got my copy on Saturday. It's a lovely book. Lots of good advice.

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much!

[@williamkujanpaa4318]

I will have to watch this again. I just couldn’t get over that huge curly kale plant next to you! How in the world did you get it to grow that big!

[@charlie5204]

Got my digital book today 🙂 Perfect and looking forward reading it.

[@danadpt2012]

My book arrived and it’s beautiful

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you so much for your feedback☺️

[@ajb.822]

Such wonderful content and the book sounds great, esp. that culinary chart !!!!

[@HuwRichards]

It's very very useful!!

[@goldenfd475]

Really looking forward to receiving my book; my daughter and i are hoping to develop our allotment using the ideas, especially the hooped bed cover. We have already decided to make one of our beds 10x4 to have a go on the small bed in one of Huws earlier book.

[@stevieboy6986]

Just found you from watching Shawn James. I'll go back to the beginning and watch your channel and Catch up hopefully in a few weeks

[@MelAtlNP]

This was a very inspiring and empowering video! Thank you both!

[@MelAtlNP]

Congratulations on your book! I just pre-ordered it on Amazon!

[@HuwRichards]

Yay thank you!!

[@rosemaryjanemagic]

My copy came the other day on 3rd March!

[@cookseyfarms]

I love this! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

[@CatladyHomestead]

Just received the book tonight and I'm already at 2/3 of the book. I love it! So easy to read. Tomorrow moving on to the kitchen section. I'm thinking of starting a YT channel, using your book as a guideline for the gardening part. Would that be ok with you? I also want to include our food forest of 5 years old and preserving the harvest. I'm looking forward to the coming season, will be my second gardening year. Thanks so much for taking the time to write this book and creating all the amazing informative videos. ❤ From the Netherlands, Tamara

[@fletchybabe6172]

Ordered my copy from Waterstones ❤😊😊

[@jessicagaige7952]

Can’t wait for the book!

[@udoheinz7845]

So excited to get the book.

[@HuwRichards]

Thank you!

[@jennymurrell4888]

My copy arrived yesterday!

[@HuwRichards]

Hooray!

[@mistycaledonia]

I’m so excited Huw will get delivery off your book tomorrow! I’m in Scotland and haven’t down a seed yet so trying not to panic. Getting my infrastructure sorted and first sowings this weekend. I’m looking forward to the gardening journey this year. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@HuwRichards]

That's amazing!! I hope you enjoy it😊 lets hope the weather is kind to us gardeners🌿

[@flofi4397]

Man i Love this Greenhouse

[@victoriaman117]

Already pre-ordered your book brother! Looking forward to it.

[@HuwRichards]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jordy46682]

I've pre-ordered the book here on Amazon in Belgium, any idea on the delivery dates at all as you only mention UK and US for dates... Cheers Huw!

[@DyvekeDraws]

Got my book last night, so excited to dig in ❤😊

[@HuwRichards]

Have fun!

[@stephaniegee227]

I pre-ordered your book here in the US. Can't wait! 🙂

[@HuwRichards]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@almostoily7541]

I still have to wait until May! But I saw the book recommended by David the Good so i pre-ordered mine a while back. I guess I'll take up my time ordering seeds while I wait. That's a hobby on it's own 😂

[@BobWilliams-x4o]

Got my copy of your book today my wife was laughing I was so excited lol

[@GardenProverbz]

I love how accessible you make this. Waiting on my delivery of your book! Amazon says it’s dispatched! Yaaaaay

[@gardentours]

With that book you will make many people happy 🤗👍

[@HuwRichards]

That is really kind, thank you!

[@Sandysocks303]

Can’t wait for my book to arrive tomorrow 😊

[@HuwRichards]

Enjoy it!

[@Terri-n6w]

Thanks to you, I have bought myself an asturias tree Cabbage. I've gad it for about 3 weeks now, taking it outside during the day and bringing it indoors at night. My question is: can I leave it outside now for good, or do I need to still bring it indoors if it is frosty? It's about a foot high now and doing well.

[@Kraeuter1507]

Will buy it as soon as it is available in german.

[@andrewhopkins7334]

A great video and a really good preview for your much awaited book. I really lke the phased approach to self suffiency. One minor general comment I am still confused beteween compost and feed as in mushroom compost or manure etc. Maybe I am missing something very basic but would welcome an explaination from the expert.

[@kirstypollock6811]

Is there a group / community somewhere for people following this book this year? I got mine last week and have made a start, but I'd love to be able to share, ask advice, give it and generally chat with others . (Please don't say Facebook... 😂 Off there for years)

[@Silvereagledude]

Good stuff, Huw

[@emkn1479]

I’d love to be self sufficient in salad crops all year. But it’s hard with a winter, and I have had so many snails eating everything during the rest of the time ☹️😒 maybe it’s down to choosing the right varieties?