Turn Your Gardening Hobby into a Job & Work from Home Growing Food

John from www.growingyour... Shows you how one man turned his permaculture gardening hobby into a business by growing food, selling plants, and helping others to do the same in West Palm Beach, Florida. FILMED BEFORE COVID in Jan.
In this episode, you will learn more about Connor and how he stopped working his full-time job, and now is living the American Dream working for himself, growing food for himself and helping others to do the same.
First, John will show you how much of a waste than having a lawn can be and why you should grow food instead of a lawn. You will discover many edible landscape plants you can grow that can provide food for you and your family in South Florida.
You will learn how one man's hobby transformed into a business by easily growing extra plants for others and even installing edible gardens in Broward County near West Palm Beach, Florida.
You will learn about some of the more common perennial vegetables, and some less common ones. you will also learn about many different tropical fruits that can grow fast so you can eat off your fruit trees sooner rather than later.
You will discover why some crops are more valuable to grow than others, as well as get a full tour of the nursery and grounds that have been designed well. You will learn the best way to add organic matter to the sandy soil that occurs in Florida.
Finally, John will interview Connor, where he will share more about his journey of leaving his full-time job while starting his own business and helping others to grow food while growing food himself. You will also discover some of the easiest foods you can grow in South Florida.
After watching this episode you will learn how you can live the American dream by growing your own food, creating your own job, and helping others to do the same. You will also learn about the best fruits, vegetables, and other perennial edible plants you can grow to eat food from your yard instead of the grocery store.
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[@susanjordan2130]

Ive been watching you for years. You inspired me to upgrade my garden. Thank you John.

[@berntheorder6437]

Your changing the world one person at a time and that includes me I have been massively depressed after a horrible murder of a family member but because of your excitement and knowledge of this you gave me a new passion and new look on life and I don’t know how many people tell you this but I appreciate you so thank you so much for taking your time to teach me new things

[@berntheorder6437]

Yes it was his son and he is caught and in jail

[@humbllbug]

Jesus: born to a virgin, taught, raised the dead, healed the sick, casted out demons, turned water to wine, walked on water, and calmed the storm, among many other things. He was killed, and three days later He rose from the dead. Forty days later He ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Father. He is returning very soon, but before He does, Satan, the devil, is coming to pretend to be Jesus. Satan is an angel, and he will have certain supernatural powers with which to try to fool everyone. He will, for example, be able to make fire come down from heaven in the sight of men with a snap of his fingers. He will only be on earth a short time before the real King of Kings, Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, returns. When the real Jesus comes we will all be transformed into our spiritual bodies at the same moment. Jesus came to offer forgiveness of sins and eternal life to anyone who believes and calls on His precious name. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; - Romans 3:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. - Romans 6:23 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. - John 3:16-18 The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:8-9

[@tairamisu]

Just wanted to drop by and say you’ve taught me so much about soil, perennial vegetable gardening, diet, different gardening styles/techniques, and just common sense gardening. I add azomite to my soil because of you. I almost refuse to plant annual crops because of you. And I’m constantly looking for other wise, down to earth gardeners because of you. You are much appreciated and I’m glad the world has you in it. Much love and adoration from MN 4b!

[@kymbyrly]

I got the gardening bug when I started watching you about 10 years ago... we bought 35+ acres so we could get our gardens going. We were growing on 2 acres in Tucson AZ... but now we're on the east coast in the Carolinas, and we're learning how to grow here. Thank you for everything you do! You're an excellent teacher!

[@alexisjamesedouard9354]

Me! I’ve planned my entire central Florida landscape around perennial vegetables. I love it and I get lots of praise from neighbors as well.

[@patriciafisher1170]

I live in Australia John. But when I started to try and grow my own veges I found your channel and you made a huge difference to me and what I grow. So thankyou so much for all the information that you have shared I love your enthusiasm and the information on each plant is wonderful.

[@ShmooyShmoo]

Imagine if every single house yard looked like that! Driving down the street you’d think you were in a jungle. And that’s a good thing.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

The air would be purer, the temperature would be naturally cooler and there would be bees and butterflies, birds.

[@ramosr63]

Hey John I'm in South Miami-Dade County and have planted moringa, chaya, katuk, and longevity spinach after first hearing about them from you. Thanks, and keep on keeping on!

[@aurabeattie193]

Hi! I watch your videos...Its because of what I learned about gardening from you that I have such a successful garden! 3 years so far! Thank you!!!

[@marliliya2]

Hi. I start growing my garden 8 years ago BECAUSE Of YOU. 5 years ego we moved to Colfax CA on 2 acres and now I grow Food Forest. Welcome to stop by. I will share with you.

[@catlindarnell2367]

You've been a huge inspiration for me getting started John appreciate your work bro 👊

[@nancycasquarelli2619]

Hi John!! I live in Miami, FL and since Covid-19 kept us on lock down my mother and I started a mini-food forest in my backyard. My mother and I have been tending a big butterfly and native plant garden in the front yard for over 20 years. Since everyone in our neighborhood was pouring concrete over their front yards, we felt like we had to create a natural place. Anyway, creating an edible garden had always been my dream, but I was intimated by the task. What grows down here other than fruti trees? But when we were put on lock down, my mom and I started looking for "edible gardening in south florida" on youtube and we found your channel. Your videos have been a treasure trove of information. Every morning or whenever I have a question, I can usually find what I need on your channel. Your passion and enthusiasm is contagious. There have been countless times where we are watching a video of yours and we get excited by what we just learned and we bolt out to the garden. I made my husband hunt down someone in the neighborhood who sold everglades tomatoes because of you. I planted katuk because of you. I researched and planted pidgeon peas from my cupboard because of you. I avoid the blue fetilizer crap cause of you. You made me google "worm castings". I have 5 moringa trees cause of you. And no lie, my whole family sat around the TV to watched you drink juiced marijuana leaves. You wept, we wept...So like yeah, you're my favorite gardener on KZbin...or anywhere. You are doing amazing work, sir. Press on!

[@WinsomeWinslet]

I turned my front yard into a veggie garden this year and couldn't be happier. I think some of my neighbors might do the same next summer based on comments we've heard.

[@davddambrosio2024]

Hey John I am a former South Floridian that started growing at first annuals and then perennials because of watching your videos. I moved to Central Florida and now have more area to grow and have started a food forest. I know it will take awhile but am determined to grow as much of my own food as I can. Also I am now a MG having completed the course and trying to educate other MGs about perennial veggies. You are right that they don't teach much about perennials. Baby steps

[@flyshacker]

John, I can’t tell you how much I have learned from your videos over the past several years. I think I started watching in 2014. We are growing tons of food mostly because of what we learned from you. Improved our diet. Have a Joraform because you recommended it, etc. Worm farm, etc. Biochar. Even the hose and sprayer you recommended one time. You’re changing the world, buddy. You’re making it happen. Hoping to catch you again here in Santa Rosa at the Heirloom show if they ever have it again. Best wishes.

[@krissifaith6709]

I have traveled the globe to several countries where there was no drinkable water available... and when I see this or prople who throw away bottled water with water STILL IN THE BOTTLE it makes me so sick. Thank you for your vids. I love how you encourage folks to try to eat foods with different colors like purple potatoes.

[@lizdietrich6801]

Connor, you're amazing!!!!!!

[@mikesimpson4424]

I started growing moringa because of watching your videos, in the high desert of California

[@darrensucksatgames]

What a legend. This is going to be my new favorite channel, I can feel it already

[@LandmadeFL]

I’m in Jacksonville Florida. I started a food forest in my front yard and hell strip about 11 months ago. I have 30+ trees in an urban lot. I’m growing peppers, ginger, beans, grapes, and tomatoes in my shady backyard. I have an acre on the other side of town. The city cut down my food forest... I don’t know why it’s accepted in one area but not in another.

They do not want us to be free.

[@Kinjo2008]

*In Florida and have planted several perrenial vegetables because of your videos my man.*

[@sfsf1212]

just planted new purple tree collard cuttings a few weeks ago in my backyard garden in Queens, NYC, cause of you John! thank for sharing all you know!

[@DivingTemptress]

Oh yes, I have many veggies in my edible landscape thanks to your introductions !!! I also have supplemented my compost with mulch & compost from Farm Dirt and get the GYG discount ! I grow Moringa, katuk, yacon. It is too hot in Houston summer for lettuce % true spinach, so I followed your advice for egyptian, red malabar, longevity and okiwanan spinachs, kang kang might be my next green. I have roselle and false roselle, gingers and turmeric, chayote, salsify, fennel, tree lettuce, purple orach, red shiso, large leaf sorrel, mint, oregano, parsley, basil, asparagus, red and purple possum passion fruit, bananas, papaya, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Also have over 40 fruit trees, all in my residential yard !!! Thanks John for your continuing efforts encouraging us to think outside the box. Next time you are in Houston I would love to give you the ''nickel tour'' and share my harvest with you !

[@CLacy]

Central Florida girl here! This was a fantastic video thank you both so very much. I have friends in West Palm Beach, and plan on getting over there soon maybe I can look Connor up. God bless you both!

[@karlacoco2821]

I love gardening and use back to Eden garden method. I love your videos it’s been very helpful to me. You’re awesome 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ladyela9283]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO with Georgia (zone 8a) veggie and fruit gardens.

[@Heisenbrick]

It is unbelievable that Connor turned his yard into a food force paradise in just over two years! I’m getting there myself but this motivates me to get busy planting. My mom gives me quite a variety of fruit trees that she starts from seeds she buys online. The most unusual stuff you can’t find at the grocery store...

[@midnightcat6116]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!! Hands down one of my favorite channels!! Much 💗🌿😬

[@jamaicanapple]

We are in Florida and have planted several of your perennial suggestions!

[@kanecrowell9519]

*pat on the back*

[@johnrobert9490]

I planted malbar spinach after listening to your videos. Tastes great!!!

[@victoriacarleton6647]

Just saw this for the second time!!! We are in Fort Lauderdale!!! Love the Florida videos!!!

[@Dan6erous]

You can't eat your lawn. Truer words were never spoken.

[@denveradventures589]

You can let rabbits eat your own lawn and eat your lawn that way

[@jabarijones2171]

Yes you convinced me because it just make sense I have some hibiscus we call it sorrel in Jamaica and some perennial spinach I’m starting to grow in South FL

[@pamelanaylor6283]

Planning a shopping trip to Incredible Edible Landscapes this coming week , thanks to you, John! (I emailed Conner immediately after this video came out) Have always grown my own food until I moved to SE Florida - but thanks to your videos, I'm starting to grow my own again. Can't wait to get a katuk! (have a dozen perennial vegetables on my shopping list for this trip - I've learned of them from your videos.) Thanks for all you do :)

[@detoxinglifepodcast]

So great. I'm trying too. TVFB Let's rock out with spreading gardening and health.

[@joshuaburstein3019]

I've grown perennial vegetables in south Florida thanks to you and Pete Kanaris. I have a bunch of stuff from Connors nursery.

[@929bn]

I live in Hollywood and love it when you show all the perennials I can plant in addition to my annual garden, thanks!

[@hectorriverajr9516]

i have planted a lot of plants because of you thank you so very much john more power to you man keep on growing

[@fishhooks100]

Brother I love these type vids that you do. I sit with a pen and paper writing down particular plants I want to get to know. It's a big help for me. I'm always learning something new from your channel. Not only that though but I get to see what others are doing within this life style. What their set up looks like and how they go about producing and maintaining it. I live in Ga. by the way within an HOA neighborhood so the stealthy plants are what I'm looking for ;) Thank you and the people who allow you to do this. It does help others to learn and be more creative IMO. I just wish that there was an online network of people who sold their plants and seeds, such as Connor, for those of us looking to buy them other than having to buy from big box stores or more well known online nurseries or ebay. That would be kool.

[@MegaMgdl]

Turmeric and ginger. Plant it and powder it. Excellent stuff. I’ve also powdering Moringa. I live in Boynton Beach, Fl.

[@mclovin2232]

Conner rockin' the David The Good shirt!!! 👀 👕

[@carmelitasabugo]

My home town! Thanks for sharing!

[@carmelitasabugo]

Have you gone to any place in GA?

[@VianneyCreates]

I don't know if you mean to be funny, but you always crack me up. I hope you are doing well, good sir!

[@inkandgrowrich9793]

Just stumbled onto your youtube channel. Me and my wife just bought a house which sits on 5 acres in the Loxahatchee area. Cannot wait to build my own little farm. Looking forward to checking out your other videos

[@paulysdowntoearthgardens2512]

Awesome absolutely awesome thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@patricajanekimmel6821]

Hello , I’m a big proprietor of boogie brew compost tea which I love .,I live on west coast of Canada and use strictly rainwater in my garden and compost tea., also I use a 02 grow emitter allowing the tea to be super oxygenated in 1-3 hours . Rather then 24 with air stones

[@tinawindham6958]

I don’t understand why that old lychee is not fruiting. One of my favorite fruits. My tree is so small I may never see the fruit🤦🏼‍♀️ My mornings comes back year after year too from a big ole base. My rabbits live it and I eat seeds and powder thanks to you john👍

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

thanks John. I gave a big thumbs up.

[@Mute2024]

Yes. I started growing Malabar spinach because of you.

[@calandoful]

He could plant a few plants in some of the cinder blocks, lots of unused space there.

[@Murphis55]

I live in a development in south jersey. That said I have a inground water system.. I never use it. I planted clover not grass and it stays green all the time. It gets pretty pink or white flowers and smells like a field in on a farm. When it’s dry the neighbors grass gets brown but the clover doesn’t. Plus the bees like it. I had sod then a lawn service they killed the grass so I quit that whole idea. Now it looks pretty good with no work just cutting. Love the show. I tried growing the pink celery and let me tell you it was so tough you’d need to be a beaver to eat it. It looked good but was so woody and stringy I pulled it up. It even over wintered in jersey. I also had colored lettuces from through the the winter which surprised me. Cool to go out and get yard food.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️💪🏻🖖🏻🐾🐾🐾🐾🙋🏼‍♀️

[@pmsafety4865]

Conner’s got one heck of a garden. Amazing

[@t-a9402]

You have certainly motivated collection of perennial edibles in Fort Myers FL. Planting something everyday is a goal I pursue.

[@winterfae5403]

Great how u tell us how the plant is good for us. Thanks

[@camperspecial9666]

Love your shows- each and every single one! Your overall message of sustainability is crucial now more than ever. Quick question: Did you ever iron out the issues with your freeze drier(purposely not saying the brand)??? Would you overall reccomend buying one? Sorry for being off topic. -T

[@nicolebentley984]

I want to move to puerto rico and grow food. Have a giant beautiful garden

[@robertbeckler5058]

I had that shirt when I was a kid. I got it from a garage sale baby. Loved that shirt

[@lizdietrich6801]

So inspiring, thank you, John!!!

[@GhostKing610Gaming]

My main goal and dream is to open a hydroponics farm. Everytime I watch your videos I become more motivated and more inspired. Thanks for the information and the knowledge.

[@denveradventures589]

Start growing now

[@crystalsuggs3332]

Awesome vids I get noise campaigns too here in NW FL. 1 love

[@jadvla]

Yes, because of your video I got cuttings of. gynuru procom. Overwintered in the north and now I’m on my second year growing it. Thanks. I also tried malabar spinach. I love the green variety better than the purple.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

I wonder how much mosquito spray his plants take on? Those spray trucks hit EVERYTHING.

[@sparetimeincanada1725]

What would you suggest I grow on my front lawn? I live in Southeastern New Brunswick, Canada? It's got a huge patch that won't grow grass. The birds seem to love whatever they get from it though. All the best! Love your videos, so knowledgeable.

[@makeupgirl8886]

There's always money in the banana stand. 🙂 So helpful, as always. I'm in north Texas. Hope you do a show for us, too.

[@khalidnaseem3806]

Excellent plantation effort and very nicely presented.

[@eastcoastnews9529]

U my sir are responsible for my raised beds all 12 of them from nothing to mega juicing . Micro herbs ty I hook the phone up to my TG to watch. All your shows. I’m trying to grow to sell or start to sell mid west FLORIDA

[@1212weaver]

Hi john, I have grown longevity spinach, okannowan spinach (spelling), Cuban oregano, moringa tree, katuk .

[@tienmckinnon1662]

I plant vegetables because you

[@ElijahsMimi]

I'm in some 6A and I am growing longevity spinach that I put outside in pots and they got crappy. Maybe it was too cold but I'm propagating more so I'll put it out again and bring it in in the fall. I'm also growing Moringa trees and Malabar spinach.

[@bigskyab]

I live in zone 4a John, we have t-rex fossils here....I'm not so opposed to going back to the climate we had before the ice age. I don't really have a problem with climate change ...looking forward to it actually....especially the older I get.

[@southernstacker7315]

i'm a Conner fan now.

[@buttercuptime]

Excellent, I enjoyed every bit. Please visit Northern New York gardens, I'm zone 4B.

[@emilybh6255]

I'm not sold on Moringa trees unless they grow like weeds. I've never seen a Moringa tree online that was big enough with enough foliage to make more than 10 large salads. I'd rather have a Mango Tree.

[@royalhonor3]

Thank you

[@suzyrue6846]

These plants, could I grow them in a greenhouse in the UK ... or should I follow a UK gardening programme, John as is your info more for warmer climes?

[@queenme02]

i have tree collard and the purple longevity spinach here in the North GA mountains. Its hit or miss as far as what would work as a perrenial here in zone, i never know what will make it through the small winter we do have when they are covered by mulch. its slightly cooler here but still humid, it rains often and the soil isnt the best, plus i have a lot if shade bc im surronded by woods. if hostas were edible id eat like a king

[@sablon3123]

Cool man my dad lives right there on B street right in West Palm Beach

[@Lavender_Ave]

I like the T shirt!

[@eazypeazy33]

Compost your enemies.. David the Good. Nice! Lol

[@boydchapman5660]

Thanks for another great video John. I will definitely check out Conner's website. I love the compost your enemies shirt, shout out to David the Good. Keep up the good work guys.

[@ph143]

Been watching you a long time John. You need a better camera. Even at highest res your vids are always a little blurry. Otherwise long time follower. Thank you for all the content.

[@articmars1]

I have a question about the food being so close to the road. Isnt there a worry about the pollution and dirt coming from the traffick?

[@markeithaivory7792]

Hi thanks for the information how can I get some of the plants I'm in Bronx NY

[@ameisherry]

My mom has Cuban oregano 🌿 I didn’t know it’s English name is Cuban oregano 🌿 until you introduce Thank you 😊

[@tinawhite2217]

How do you bring your outdoor plants indoors without bringing in bugs with the plants?

[@karenmerrow4296]

John. what's the name of the nutty-flavored perennial green which is your favorite tropical green...about 13:26 in video? I can't make it out and I want to try growing it. Thank you.

[@jinimurray4090]

WOWOWOWOWOW love it!! Do you know a way I could grow banana 🍌 in Arizona (Tucson area)? I really enjoy your ferver for natural off grid healthy ways. Thank you 😊

[@Puppybreth242]

Does it freeze/frost ever in Tuscon? Because the only difference between the tropical climate where bananas grow and Arizona is humidity of the air. You would have to water a lot and maybe get a misting system for the branches/leaves.

[@eronmanansala8042]

new subcriber here. i love ur videos sir

[@myperidot12]

How to know which marigolds are edible and what part of it or is the whole plant edible? Thanks so much.

[@evaristocardona7490]

To bad you don't use subtitles, many names you use hard for me to understand due to my language barrier. Thank you any way.

[@KeepinYouUp07]

Here in New England, I've planted several apple trees on my property. I wish I could plant mango or banana trees! I'd like to see a New England version of this video!

[@denveradventures589]

Nice timing

[@saultopaul3981]

Aaahhh... so that’s why I’ve had success with moringa. So easy an ape could do it. lol

[@Native2Earth]

Great video! Where can I buy that cool pendant? It looks like it’s something I should know about. Is it an ionized energy pendant?

[@bigskyab]

Depends on the kind of grass yo!

[@jackiemecheri4418]

As soon as zi move to new house spon here in malaga Spain I WILL BE DOING PERENIAL planting. X

[@call5sam]

Do you eat canna lilly tubers?

[@BuzzFlash63]

Great video bro, thanks. I have seen your pendant for a long time. What is it? Thanks

[@ExaltedDuck]

In the current day, I hear a lot of griping about the low population density and proliferation of lawns in American Suburbia and in the context of making the most of the least, yeah, it can wasteful. But turn the clock back 70 years to when this became the ideal... The Cold War and atomic age were just getting up to full stride. The idea of nuclear attack on the wasn't just a risk but rather an inevitability. So if you had to defend a population against such assault, what would it look like? A widely spread-out population would minimize the impact of any single weapon, and potentially require more weapons than would be practical to deploy in order to inflict enough death and damage to be decisive. Second, when such weapons are deployed, it's not just the blast and fallout that causes damaage. Fires and firestorm ensure but where large tracts of land are covered only in low, trimmed, well hydrated grasses, fuel for such events becomes severely limited. Thus, the atomic era ideal for how to manage a population was suburbs with lawns. Moreover, the motivational aspect of being able to own your own little slice of it drove the America economy through the 20th century. Into the 21st century, there's a lot of pressure to start changing that. Whether it's wise... well... I can't help but note that the current virus crisis has stricken dense cities far more severely than suburban tracts. So nuclear isn't the only WMD/catastrophe the concept provide armor against. Things like home food gardens, telecommuting, and rooftop solar might be a better way forward than the Agenda 21 attempts to consolidate populations into dense urban living situations.

[@topkinginer]

I want to like this guy, there is just something about him...