This One Is For ALL Of The Naysayers!

In this video, I take you on a spring garden tour of my yard, garden and food forest and show you the incredible things I'm growing that the naysayers told me I couldn't grow in ground in North Carolina! Despite freezing cold winters and hot, humid summers with monsoon rainfall, these plants are thriving. This one is for all the naysayers that told me I couldn't do it!
I give you a garden update on all the special fruits and vegetables I'm growing and explain how I've been successful at growing things where many others have failed. The key is in creating microclimates that are warmer in winter and cooler in summer. I break it down for you in the video and in the links below.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Spring Food Forest Tour
1:25 They Said I Couldn't Grow An Avocado Tree
3:27 They Said I Couldn't Grow Citrus Trees
6:12 They Said I Couldn't Plant Trees Here
7:56 They Said I Couldn't Plant Trees Like This
9:25 They Said I Couldn't Grow Bananas
11:05 They Said I Couldn't Grow Grapes
13:06 They Said I Couldn't Grow One Pear Tree
14:56 They Said I Couldn't Grow Tomatoes
17:46 Changing Your Garden's Microclimate
20:07 Adventures With Dale
If you have any questions about how to grow fruit trees or grow a vegetable garden, want to know about the things I grow in my raised bed vegetable garden and edible landscaping food forest, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and garden hacks, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below!
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ABOUT MY GARDEN
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[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you enjoyed this video, please “Like” and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😀TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 Spring Food Forest Tour 1:25 They Said I Couldn't Grow An Avocado Tree 3:27 They Said I Couldn't Grow Citrus Trees 6:12 They Said I Couldn't Plant Trees Here 7:56 They Said I Couldn't Plant Trees Like This 9:25 They Said I Couldn't Grow Bananas 11:05 They Said I Couldn't Grow Grapes 13:06 They Said I Couldn't Grow One Pear Tree 14:56 They Said I Couldn't Grow Tomatoes 17:46 Changing Your Garden's Microclimate 20:07 Adventures With Dale

[@Arnumations-919.]

Do you have an email address? I’m in south Jersey. I’ve been watching your channel and the lazy gardener everyday on my lunch break and I’ve learned so much but I have specific questions like where to plant certain things in my garden. Zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, bush beans, none these did well last year. I’ve tried corn, lettuce, (these two didn’t survive) asparagus (we ate it too fast). I think I may have planted my sunflower too close because the footed leaf bugs got on my cucumbers. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. I bought the flowers you suggested for bugs along with Bone meal and fish fertilizer. I wanting to buy a peach tree that you suggested but I don’t know where to put it. I have one bed. Am I planting in the wrong places? Is it necessary to germinate before I plant?

[@DaveSmith-pm2yq]

I'm no pro but if I was in your shoes I would a "landrace" approach and figure out what varieties I can condition to the hot summers.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@DaveSmith-pm2yq variety selection is vastly overstated in my experience. Some varieties of tomatoes may be slightly more heat tolerant than others. Some varieties of avocados and citrus may be more cold hardy than others. But, it's minimal. It's still the same species. If you want to be successful, you need to create real solutions. Variety selection only accounts for maybe 20% of the solution. The other 80% comes from engineering solutions.

[@Nunyah_Bidness]

I noticed you had to stake a few of your tomatoes for extra support, (I suppose). Is this something you have to do with a few of the plants each year when using that particular trellising method? I was inspired to go with the same type trellis setup this year after watching a few of your earlier videos on the topic so😢 I'm wondering if I might run into the same issue.

[@jeanettematte4990]

I am in my second year of gardening in Wilmington! I am learning a lot from your channel. I want to create a perma-garden in my yard which is full of sand. I have some seeds for a dwarf Meyer lemon tree I want to try.

[@janeodom3671]

I am NOT a naysayer! I am a home gardener frustrated with gardening failures because of unbelievably hot and humid Texas summers and the 1-2 days in February that ice everything over. The info and guidance from your channel has allowed me to turn my backyard into a food paradise! Keep up the great work!

[@tinagilmore6373]

I am a new gardener living in the BAKINGTexas summer, as well. I have had all my hundreds of tomatoes blooms FRY CRISP and fall the past 2 summers. I've invested in shade cloth and am going to try 3rd time this year! Any tips n on how not to have my garden to fry?

[@janeodom3671]

@@tinagilmore6373 I live outside Houston and my shade cloth has been up since mid April. This coming week will start with the low 90s. Get that cloth up now! The Millennial Gardener is 100% right in saying it will now only save your garden but increase the production by reducing the stress on your crops.

[@ek5384]

YES!!! Boy am I right there with you!! It’s like we get the worst of both worlds! The summer is no time to grow anything and the winter will give you just enough 12F days to destroy all crops. It takes an extreme level of organization and resourcefulness to keep things alive let alone thriving :/

[@dlr978]

Application of human ingenuity, honest assessment of failures, and determination to succeed separate the average gardeners from the fantastic gardeners! Well done, MG - proud of you for proving naysayers wrong! ❤

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm an engineer by trade, so the whole "finding a solution to the problem" thing is a weird bit of fun for me. And it's so satisfying to do so. I'm happy I can share my results with others and help motivate them to take the same risks. No risk, no reward! And the sweetest satisfaction is the kind you work for.

[@deeannjones591]

What exactly do the barrels do for the trees during frost

[@marielefebvre5891]

The brick holds the heat & keeps them warm. George Washington loved figs and wanted to have them at every house. He wrote in a journal that he was able to grow a fig tree as far north as Winchester, VA, if they were planted on the south side of a red brick wall.

[@GaiusPolt]

Classic, “Hold my beer” video!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Some of this stuff is a flex, but it's useful, because it proves it can be done. Hundreds of folks in the Carolinas are growing citrus because of these videos, and it's worth every drop of sweat to know that. Nothing's better than spreading the good news!

[@bethb8276]

​​@@TheMillennialGardener with citrus greening becoming such a problem decimating citrus trees elsewhere, people like you may just keep the trees surviving.

[@y0g_s0th0th]

Proof I’m watching the right guy.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! It's all so satisfying.

[@MKoczwanski]

Naysayers make you more determined to prove them wrong. Great Job. Awesome Content

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's excellent motivation!

[@MrGrowit1]

A busy mind with busy hands, adapting and overcoming obstacles while applying wisdom throughout the process of learning. Hard work, but having fun all along the way. Regardless of your genetics, you are adding years to your life through gardening, not only from the reaping and harvesting rewards, but because you freely share your knowledge gained with others. Thanks for what you do!

[@hdwoodshop]

Dude, you’re almost at 700k subscribers. Glad I’m on board. Great ideas. Thx

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The KZbin gardening community is awesome. To those that are anti-social media, they've never met the KZbin gardening folks. They're the best!

[@kristen_jackson]

I love watching your videos. As a newer gardener it's nice having a fellow growing zone gardener to see what you've found has worked well, and what you have learned throughout the years. So appreciative.

[@patrickackerman1744]

Me and my brother and girlfriend all love your channel! One of the most comprehensive gardening channels in existence! Keep it up 👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I really appreciate you all watching.

[@NuggetFarm2011]

You, sir, are a wizard! 😅 Once again, another great video!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@leviduve4001]

Things like this take a lot of determination. It's easy to see why some doubt. Anyway, great video and congratulations on the successes of the atypically grown trees!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You have to want it. If don't want it, it won't happen, but if you really want it, there are systems you can put in place to make it fairly easy. The plant jackets have been game changers for me, because I can put them on and leave them on for 3 weeks straight. It's made my life pretty easy in January when cold fronts are the norm, so I don't have to keep putting on and taking off covers. Do it once and walk away, then remove it when we get a warm week.

[@leviduve4001]

@@TheMillennialGardener Yea I liked seeing the Christmas lights, always heard of people doing it. Never actually saw it.

[@SD-Dan]

Awesome to see all your successes! As you said, the magic is that the home garden allows for tweaking that doesn't scale commercially. Plus I think part of the fun of gardening at home is to trial things out and experiment. Don't count out mangos btw, if you start with a seedling (from a polyembryonic variety) and give it the same treatment as the avocado you could pull it off!

[@desertflower9557]

Congratulations on persevering! I’m so impressed and happy for you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@maggiemirenda7146]

Wow the attention to detail in your garden is wonderful!

[@donhorak9417]

Really nice presentation. Thanks. The world is my oyster and I will be harvesting pearls.

[@sodsqad8089]

You can also grow at the North Pole if you prepare. You did a lot of preparation and the upkeep. Staying on top is the key like you do. I am the same way. The only folks that would go out of there way to plant what you do is the love of gardening. When the crap hits the fan you will know what you can and cant grow. I love your videos. I do not have a KZbin channel. I have taken your advice on your cucumbers and they flourish here in 9A. I don't no how to ask you but I will..... Start some Maskotko tomatoes and do a video on it. My Maskatko tomatoes give me 140 or more tomatoes each year. In closing, the naysayers need to be willing to research and grow!!!!! Never give up!!!!!

[@chubzeee1]

Please do a video on the surround WP spray. How to mix and apply. Timetable, etc. your videos are very informational and to the point. Thank you.

[@TexasNana2]

Great idea 🙂

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I plan on it. I'm still kind of figuring it out.

[@foragingandurbanfarmingatt4745]

My tomatoes look as good as yours! That makes me proud. You are the scientist of gardening, but Dale is my favorite!

[@jaylewis8789]

The second Dale began to eat I remembered that special bowl you usually use. Hahahaaha!!!

[@user-fy7cp9yw7y]

Great video. You definitely showed that the “naysayers” were wrong. Glad you proved them wrong as this inspires others not to accept the naysayers’ negatives and find a way to make your dream garden happen.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's the goal. I like a good challenge. If you want something to happen, you can make it happen.

[@kkiissssiikk]

Great job ! Very inspiring video !

[@jaylewis8789]

I agree and do as you do here in the Southeast zone 9 but be aware once in a while, it was about 7 years ago here we had a very bad winter. We had about 2 weeks of temperatures in the 20's going into the teens at night. You need to be ready to protect trees even more when that happens including the ground and pray it works. Good luck to all of us that endeavor to push the envelope.

[@JstFunning]

hahahahaha I learned a long time ago 'when treating the hound to some good eats ...hand feed. MG your lucky Dale didn't eat the plate LOL. Also good advice to us to not give up. I'm 73 and just started gardening a couple years ago. I went to grow bags mainly because of all the shade . A lot of trees in my yard. Take care of the hound always like seeing the adventures with Dale . You and JP my go to channels .Thanks bro

[@altcoinbitcoincryptoabcsto7872]

Thank you MG for your tips, experience , and encouragement to this community. You’re the only one I’ve listened to over the last 4-5 years where the tips actually work for me as well.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm really happy to hear the videos have been valuable. I love being able to help folks grow food. It's just so rewarding.

[@conniegonzalez6068]

P.s. I love the interview with James and tuck it was so funny and great love it ,, ❤❤❤hearts to Dale .

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! That was such a fun experience. Dale says hello 🐶

[@denisbelanger4473]

What a great dog you have Love watching all your video's and always look forward to Dale.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Dale is a real sweetheart.

[@priscillamuriel1768]

I live in Florida and have applied some of your strategies. I have a spring/summer garden in between two ponds in my backyard. The pond keeps the plants cool. I had a friend who laughed at me and said it wouldn’t work but when I showed him last spring everything was so beautiful and abundant. I say try it anyway.

[@orpheuscreativeco9236]

Your perseverance is an inspiration 🙏 People are so quick to tell you that you can't do something when they themselves have failed to succeed. Great work 👍✨ And thanks for sharing your discoveries!

[@erinjohnson8140]

You're amazing! Don't let the temps stop you!!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@ericaharris6897]

You are such an inspiration to me. I love watching your videos that I can draw from. I am going to plant my watermelon under my trees and have them grow down into my non working pool unto some weed barrier. You gave me the idea from your previous video! Thank you for all your hard work and ingenuity!

[@SusanHilesArt]

Your garden is amazing! You have such a knack for figuring things out. It’s like when someone says ‘no’ it’s actually a challenge for you. 😆 Good for you! 👍🏻

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! I like pushing the envelope 😃

[@telasims233]

I never doubted you for a second.. I like how you think.. you have a very analytical mind.. and I followed your advice to the letter and my first year figs are almost up to my waist.. Before you get too excited I'm under 5' 2" 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣

[@jessicasimmons3957]

😂😂😂 It's still exciting!

[@telasims233]

@@jessicasimmons3957 it really is ❤️

[@sp50911]

It’s beautiful 🤩 I’m so proud of you!!! Congratulations!!!!!! 🎉🎊🍾🎈

[@octoberopal8419]

LOVED THIS VIDEO!! CLEAN- PLATE DALE!!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! Dale is undefeated in the Clean Plate Club 😂

[@joshuahoyer1279]

Now add a lime tree to the mix! Inspired by your success, I put a Bearss lime in ground, and it has survived two winters with the meyer lemon and owari on either side. The lime definitely needs more protection though. I risked skipping the plant jackets this winter, and just had a 6mil tunnel over top and Christmas lights around each tree. Owari and Meyer laughed at our 15° January freeze, but the lime tree lost a good 18" off several branches. Despite that, each tree is now starting to show their first real set of blooms, so I'm excited to see what we get come November!

[@acasburn1460]

Love the Outro Dale ; 2 min to cook , 2 sec to eat😂👌👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

He's like a meat vacuum...

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Killer ideas! I live up in the PNW between Bellingham, WA and Abbotsford, BC. I have had to get a bit creative myself to keep my annuals safe, but nothing like this. I may use some of these over time. Thank you 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

[@mattnordan536]

I live in Wilson, NC and this is every bit of what I want to do! I'm hoping to make my little backyard setup just like this, so thank you for all the inspiration

[@RJack1915]

You are correct Man! Props to you! we might have to protect our peppers and tomatoes now.

[@tuxedocatpicasso8917]

On your grapes, you can prune off some of the top clusters and leave just 2 on each shoot. They should all be able to ripen after that as energy is directed more to the bottom fruit zone of the clusters. Great garden!

[@maddog8148]

Really like your tricks. I can tell you one more to get a sub-tropical plant to grow all year round outside in the winter. Set up a clear glass or plastic see through garden house right up against your house and make your dryer exhaust go into the greenhouse. Your plants will stay warm all year. Trust me, if it works in North New Jersey, zone 6A it will definitely work in Wilmington NC!

[@a.p.5429]

Good for you. Research, brainstorm, plan, imagine, wirk hard. Takes more work but its more fun and rewarding than sitting around trying to discourage others because you failed and gave up.

[@ericduncan2191]

I live in zone 7b, closer to 8a (in my experience) and I am tempted to try citrus and avocadoes. Lately though we have been hit by some brutal cold past 2 years, sure its rare and doesn't happen often but its enough to make me really think about how I want to tackle the problem. Thinking of just making a sun house, and just growing dwarfs. Gardening is fun, but learning how to master your local climate is truly an art. I've struggled with brassicas, shade cloth and netting are game changers. Basically any cabbage I tried to grow was eaten alive. Struggles of my area are just stupid hot summers, and well mild winters which I'm sure you're accustomed to by now haha.

[@jaytoney3007]

We must be neighbors. I live in Sylacauyga Alabama, zone 7B, not 8A. Somehow, when they redid the climate zones, they neglected to look at the cold years when it was singlke digit temps.

[@ericduncan2191]

@@jaytoney3007 Bit north of you, I'm in Fayetteville TN. Not far off though haha.

[@gcc2313]

I'm doing them in pots right now due to space and climate. I wish I could try avocado too. But unlike him we have dense soils the garden is leveled. Some parts will hold water pretty long. He has sandy soil which is great for avocado. Might try a citrus tho. but space is limited.

[@teenagardner3623]

Great video from a great channel. I always love your garden tours. Your enthusiasm and "why not try it " attitude has inspired me greatly in my gardening.

[@alfredoutrilla4472]

I’m close to you in Hampstead NC. and I’m also growing owary satsuma, Orlando Tangelo, Meyer lemon and recently planted two Avocado trees. I use all the tricks you have teached us in your videos and they are fruiting, doing great. Another fruit tree I’m going to try and grow is a Mango tree. I know that will be stretching it, but you don’t know till you try. Thank you, for inspiring us to try.

[@joestropicals6760]

Truly inspiring 🤩 I’ve never listened to naysayers (party poopers) 😂 If I did, I wouldn’t be growing half the trees I have flourishing in my garden now 🌱🙌🏾

[@americanajooma4457]

Yay! A real NC gardener with whom I can identify although I am guessing you do not enjoy okra. I tune into other gardening channels mostly for amusement but yours is where I go to learn. Keep up the great work.

[@DanlowMusic]

Love this video. I "can't grow Avacado, Lemon, Grapefruit and Banana trees jn western WA" yet i am doing all of these now. This gives me that confidence to know I can.

[@opraha1113]

This is very inspirational. I applaud you for putting in all that extra effort to make those plants work in your climate. Hopefully, one day I can have the time and energy to push the boundaries here in TX as well. P.S. You’re dog is eating better than me 😂

[@mazada275]

LOL Dale! I don't blame him for not wanting to wait for the yum steak ha. Your videos are very informative. Thanks!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! You’re welcome.

[@AylaGrassrootGardens]

You are definitely a citrus king. I absolutely cannot wait to grow all the 🍋🍊🥑, with you as a resource. Thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I've been able to figure out North Carolina. We're lucky, because here, the only issue is the cold. If you can get around that, they're pretty low maintenance.

[@AylaGrassrootGardens]

@@TheMillennialGardener same where I am in S. Carolina! Thanks for pushing the envelope. I had wondered if certain things would be possible, and then found your channel and was hooked. Just now shopping for property 🥰

[@Gemma2269]

Love you doing what you do without listening to the "you can't do that" crowd. What do you do with all your fruits and vegetables you grow? Farmers market? You are making me so hungry for some good fruit.

[@sharonharvey186]

I’m also on the coast of eastern NC, and you have inspired me to try to grow some things that I thought were not possible!

[@cariannemarshall662]

Great!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@xrsjohnm]

You excel at finding ways to defy mother nature wish you more success in your gardening

[@sharonbachman7574]

Very informative regarding the tomatoes. I shall try that when placing tomatoes in an area that is shaded from the afternoon sun. This was really an informative video. Thank you !😊❤❤

[@jude92787]

Fantastic. We get to skip ahead because of your hard work & trial & error. Definitely shading my tomatoes this year, and this is my Meyer lemon's second year in ground. Thanks!

[@FloridaGirl-]

Your garden is fantastic. So are your ideas!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! It's been great designing these solutions. I'm putting that engineering degree to use 😆

[@heathermichelle8187]

Serious props to you!!! Impressive ingenuity!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@dinacasey7034]

The Christmas tree lights are genius to help keep your fruit trees warmer! Unfortunately, in Missouri we get many more days of freezing temps. I still very impressed with your ingenuity! SE Missouri gardener.

[@derwynmdockenjr]

You are so down to earth and relatable I watch this just as much because I enjoy *you* as much as for gardening tips. Mad love bruv! ❤

[@Kris-ut4ju]

Most neighborhoods have "the stinker", bradford pear which will pollinate as other pears. FYI That pear tree is a sight to behold however! Gods creation is amazing!

[@TheOnlyKontrol]

I’m in zone 8 and I still find that putting tomato’s where there is shade mid day helped a lot last year. I have a perfect spot for them where they get a break around 12-2pm because of a big pine tree that blocks them.

[@irenetillis207]

Wow!

[@GardenHuud]

Awesome determination ❤

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Congratulations on your successful plantings! I enjoy your channel!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@conniegonzalez6068]

Hello from Utah, you the best 👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@asmabhatti9214]

Woww u have a lot of land n a big variety on ur farm 👍✨️

[@debbiedavid4392]

Very encouraging video ! As always, so much self taught knowledge. I have a Meyer lemon that is suffering and 1 died. Bought a new one, short little thing, getting lots of blooms and had some fruit already growing. Also, got 2 blueberry bushes they are loaded, I’m tickled with them. I’m located N. & W. of Dallas, Central Texas. Yes we get some really cold temps for extended times. I’m only me so the work is done by me !!! Sometimes it’s to much ! Thanks for the video !!!

[@ginawhite8333]

Your research and knowledge of everything you grow is impressive, and so helpful to all of us watching.

[@gloriaincalifornia1911]

New subscriber here. Great video demonstrating how CREATING microclimates vs. just being AWARE of the microclimates we naturally have is a game changer for the committed gardener. And you are definitely a wise and committed gardener!

[@teresaoconnor1601]

Love your enthusiasm and optimism, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@janstoll8881]

Have to bring trees inside before we get a couple feet of snow…. Ontario. Great job

[@sasquatchdonut2674]

I’ve never had much luck with normal tomatoes but have really good luck with cherry tomatoes

[@sylvia10101]

Wow! Amazing work you put into your garden! Like the way you ask your trees! Thank you for sharing MG! 😊👍👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's been a lot of fun and very rewarding. Trees do talk to us if we listen to them. They just use body language. It takes time to learn how to read them, but if you're observant, you can communicate with them.

[@kcsunshine6416]

Never let someone tell you what you can't do. 👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's great to use it as motivation!

[@ArtistCreek]

Seeing your citrus inspired me to push my limits alittle. Its working. Yes it does mean i have to do more babysitting my trees, bushes and plants but i am so happybto see the fruits - literally, of my labor.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's a real source of pride. It grounds you to where you live. It's just magical. It's a real feeling of appreciation.

[@JohnSmith-pp8rf]

That’ll shut em up lol so proud of you! Congratulations! You’ve done an amazing job! Because of you and your videos I am a successful first time gardener. So thank you so much! We live in Myrtle Beach so if you and your wife are ever in the area you have friends here. Bring Dale too! Have a great week! - Kristin and John

[@smas3256]

Do your lemons taste like limes when they are still green? You're breaking every rule. WOW. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomij6583]

I grow my own olives in the Burlington,NC area! We are now zone 8a. What I will not replant are the apple trees because....the times they are a changing....

[@fareebug8439]

Incredible! So inspiring. ❤🎉🎉

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@Mudskipper9876]

I love your scientific approach to your garden. I thought it was odd to see bananas in your backyard, but glad to see you achieving!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The bananas have definitely been mostly a bust, but when you get a bunch, it's pretty awesome. It looks wild hanging in the garage ripening 🍌

[@lauras5312]

I'm growing citrus trees to plant outside because of your videos. 😀 zone 8b SC.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You'll do great. Check out McKenzie Farms in Scranton, SC. I get all my citrus from Stan McKenzie.

[@Alphasig336]

Use that pickle barrel with master blend to grown pumpkins or watermelons.

[@HealthyHabitsGrow]

They were wrong!!!! You teach well. Give us plenty of info. Easy to understand. You learn from mistakes, improve on processes. Enthusiastic. Focused. Recipe for success!

[@alvin9882]

this video motivated me to grow avocado in ground!

[@missdes8775]

Dale 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love it ❤ he said 1,2,3 ALL GONE! 😂

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I keep trying to tell him that the food isn't going to run away, but he doesn't listen. He looks at us like we're crazy, because we take our time eating. "There's food on your plate and you aren't eating it 😮"

[@pcam8000]

As someone else living in zone 8b (Eastern AZ) I also try to push the envelope with some of my plants. Thank you for the inspiration and ideas to keep trying new things in my garden!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@DiannasHomestead]

I'm in zone 7b Southern Virginia, and I would like to say thank you for the encouragement to grow citrus here. Tfs 😊

[@lisamarieb3853]

This is so encouraging. I’m in NW Georgia and have wanted to do this. I’m in the planning stages either way citrus. I have two grape vines, and a fig tree. Thank you for making this detailed video.

[@ObsessiveAboutCats]

Very bold of you to assume that everyone watching this video has/can use a brain. Good video; I appreciate that you share the things you've learned. It's helped me a bunch! As for Dale - Some food is just too good to resist! Compliments to the chef!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Over the years, I've made step-by-step tutorials for how I do what I do. Everything is linked in the video description. It's quite easy if you take the time to sit back and think about it. Anyone that wants to succeed doing it can succeed. You just have to want it.

[@maggiemirenda7146]

Intelligent guy, very interesting channel

[@AnyKeyLady]

Great video! Dale is one lucky boy!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

He really is, isn't he? 😂

[@AnyKeyLady]

@@TheMillennialGardener 😂😂😂

[@mileakin2689]

I may try that in a couple of years right now I just don’t have the time to deal with it but having my own citrus here in North Alabama would be great, a family member gave me a fairly large canvas and plastic green house that may be just the thing for keeping that citrus alive, I like the idea of using those black drums filled with water to keep these trees from freezing, you inspired me to give it a shot.

[@harveyelam9262]

Great to watch your videos on citrus. I just got my first 2 satsumas from Stan the citrus man. He is a great guy! I am located just south of you below monkey junction. I found out people that love to grow (farmers and homeowners) are some of the nicest people that you have ever met. Hope to see you around. Tommy

[@TamaraLMJ62]

Great tour. It amazes me, what you can grow! I love your videos. Very encouraging. Thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I want nothing more than to inspire. If I can do it, others can. If you want it, you can make it happen!

[@nildaotero2933]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@debbybrady1246]

My tomatoes are awesome. I use shade cloth too. I had tomatoes in July and august even when temperatures were 100 degrees. Great video.