Urban Farmer Jim Kovaleski Returns from Maine with Mixed News...

[@grantgoerger6131]

Jim needs to write a gardening book. Great knowledge.

[@TSis76]

Yes!

[@snooter28]

I would absolutely purchase that.

[@JR-lg7fd]

same

[@missourigirl4101]

I’m a freaking out that Jim is leaving! I’ve watched him here for years and always pumped to see him and his gardens. I’m learning so much from him and recently moved to a few acres to farm and Need You Jim! I’ve always wanted to meet you. These videos with are so fun, relaxing and valuable to me and others to continue learning and growing! Please find a way, Love ya Jim! Congrats on the marriage and little princess!

[@jaminh2908]

It's all about growth

[@cherylbertolini3140]

I think there is a course you can take from Jim

[@cameroneagle4370]

Don't freak out , those winters in Maine are long. I'm sure he will be in florida for visits

[@jerseygirl5486]

I know how you feel. It’s bittersweet. He will be greatly missed😔

[@therealkrystalvintage]

Romantic works for most

[@galentine09]

Congratulations on getting married Jim!! Also congratulations on owning the two houses now, that's such great news! Sad to hear this is your last year, but the farm is in great hands

[@NetworkGardener]

Sad to see Jim not coming back but he's inspired me to start my own no till, mulch garden. 1/2 acre + with mulch! Anyone can do it! Love you Jim!

[@alexkunnen]

Are you using city compost aswell?

[@ajb.822]

I've done it with a couple dif. mulches and on dif. properties ( only 2 yrs in a row on any one, so far) and had done quite well and would have agreed with you ! However, problems with each and every mulch exist... even compost as the only mulch - it, while it's still compost, even fully finished c. , not soil proper just yet - is hydrophobic to some extent. So, hard to start certain seeds or transplants in it. Wood-chips ? - pill bugs. Straw, hay or grass ? - Slugs, and - along with composts/manures - could contain persistent herbicides, need to know all about the source/ask. Plastic - either non-porous ( so, water pools on top and breeds mosquitos here in wetter climates, among other issues) ; porous stuff is expensive, and both are... plastic. So, just saying... there is no guarantee you won't have troubles and issues with whichever you choose, and besides learning curves, experience and getting your soil life humming, there's simply weird weather or weird pest issues or weird years... . Always a reason to remember that we are mere mortals and awfully dependant on God !

[@xavieroluain9212]

"That don't come up in a day." -Jim 😂 Loves these two. Thank you both. You are changing the world in ways you can't see. 🙏

[@izaacdreddpimp]

Yea, he did get him with that one, 😂

[@TheModernCanary]

I'm with Jim, I really love Jesse Frost's content. I'm so sad to see Jim go. I hope you can do more trips to Maine for more Jim content.

[@chrissignal8857]

Really wish Jim would record his gardening in Maine.

[@JR-lg7fd]

agree

[@landonsallee3044]

The beauty of crowdfunding. Congratulations on securing the property. Sending good growing vibes from KY.

[@izaacdreddpimp]

I must admit.no more seeing Jim in Fla. is pretty sad to think about. Jim, we love u. Maybe share with us whats growing on up in Maine on your own channel or something??? Anyways,thank you for sharing so much with us,I have learned alot

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Jim always makes me think. Always! I love listening to him speak. Maybe one day he could do a podcast series

[@rogerbeck5704]

I really enjoy these conversations. There is so much information that you can gleen from the back and forth that goes on. I hope that Jim visits and we get updates and that you continue to visit Tanner. Young Tanner is a great young man who will take Jim's farm and vision to the next level. Always good to get another perspective on how to do things successfully. Thank you Pete for all you've done.

[@kenroutt5821]

Thank you Jim for inspiring so many to garden and grow their own food.

[@shannonalaminski2619]

"What's growing on?" I love it!

[@crazyju02]

As a small central Florida gardener I've loved and enjoyed watching these videos with Jim and green dreams over the years. Thankful for them. And for the time that has been put into them. Keep gardening where ever you go Jim. And know that Jesus loves you. ❤️ and the gardening community thanks you.

[@ajb.822]

Thank's Pete, for all you do, incl. the intention of travelling to Maine to catch up with Jim from time to time ( more than once, we hope !!!). You are a truly awesome person, y'all are and I so appreciate all 3 of you here today !

[@aceofheartshealing]

It was my privilege to meet Tanner in December. I truly would LOVE to be his helping hand!

[@lindagary7077]

Congratulations Jim. And I’d like to see Jim in Maine a lot now. To see what he’s doing there

[@HaasBuzzHomestead9909]

Thanks Pete!! Good to see Jim and Tanner!

[@rosebelden297]

Going to miss Jim. Wish him happiness with his family.

[@robertziawinski6554]

Congratulations Jim!

[@larryamanatides6787]

And thank you Pete for bringing it to us....just heard... Congratulations to ya both Jim!🎉

[@candiwallace6605]

Congratulations 🎉❤🎉

[@cactusgardener2060]

great to see and hear what the younger generation is doing

[@HelenRullesteg]

Whoa, lots of changes - congratulations to Jim on getting married and solving the money problems re buying the house. Will be sad not seeing Jim in Florida anymore, hopefully there will footage from Maine. Thanks Pete for the update.

[@stephenstapler9996]

Pete!! We hope to see more of Jim at least once a year!! I’ve watched him since your first video with him And have enjoyed all of it!!! 🎉good luck in Maine Jim!! Love from Alabama!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Deal! We have a video with Jim coming out next!

[@izaacdreddpimp]

WOW!!!!! I friggin needed that. I love me some Jim Kovaleski. The day i have had harvesting everything I can, frost clothing, heaters in the greenhouse, washing an spinning an bagging..... Yes, because of the artic temps coming to coastal Va. I been cold an wet for hours today. Sat down to eat an, Pete u made my day with the video I been waiting on for months. God bless you guys, keep on growing

[@joannapheil7195]

So sad to hear Jim is leaving!! I've learned so much from you guys. Best wishes going forward.

[@DoItYourselfGardening]

Thank you Pete for doing these videos! I am working very slowly on a journey like this and so many of the things Jim works on I’m modeling after. Seeing the progress is priceless for me to learn as a gardener and also grow as a human. Just really felt you deserved a serious green thumbs up for the life’s work you’ve accomplished and keep growing on!

[@arielfriedman7989]

Great news! 🎉 go Jim!

[@littlegreen5845]

Congrats Jim happy news indeed

[@aceofspades5786]

Been following this for a couple years from UK, has always been inspiring and got me into growing.

[@bryangalen6340]

Thanks Pete and Jim and team. Honestly y’all’s knowledge sharing changed my life and that’s a crazy thing to say. I got the class years ago as well as watched the KZbin videos and the simple approach to farming really resonated with me more than anyone else’s. I went from a few raised beds in a backyard to a half acre in that time span using a lot of the methods shared. I kept some ideas, altered others, and dropped some but it all lead to where I am today. All that to say thank you if you read this. Everything is always changing and it looks like Jim is off to the next adventure. Happy to see yall doing so well in life and I wish you the best!

[@therealkrystalvintage]

This is exciting the green makes me so happy… gorgeous!

[@janetzveare7459]

I swear Tanner is high as a kite! Lol!

[@ralphsteven6565]

that is just his natural state, trust me, known him for years! he is as high vibes as they get, natural factory settings!

[@daiquiri_dan]

A long wait but worth it for a cracking video. 3 experts chatting like there's no one watching. Aces!

[@joshuafinch9192]

We love ya Jim! The Pete & Jim videos have been a such a great winter escape for me. Make me miss the Tampa area quite a lot, but lovely to see what has been happening over the years. All the best with the family and farm in Maine. I'm sure Pete will find time to visit. Thank you both!

[@jeff6899]

I installed a drip system over several yrs with over a thousand drippers & left an area that was sprinklered in. And I STILL always look for reasons to hand water & lightly fertilize on occasion ! I get it ! It's very therapeutic ! And you feel like you are One in unison with your plants😁🤗👊 Congrats to Jim on his marriage !🤗

[@cashmiller6995]

Man🎉🎉🎉🎉U guys give such a Reprieve to the stresses of everyday Life!!! Thanku for these Vids & Thanku for this bit of Paradise you share with us.🫡

[@maroosk]

Ayyyyy, Congratulations, 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ keep in touch!

[@teresaminnick2252]

Going to miss Jim😢

[@terrieholloway9066]

Congratulations on everything Jim and family! Thanks Pete!!!

[@a1d0t6]

It's sad seeing Jim go but I'm very excited to see the future of the place with Tanner

[@nategrossman2539]

Thanks Pete and Jim for being an inspiration.

[@nathanwallace4647]

I really love these Jim videos!

[@prospectbasement6723]

I think we just need more people like Jim

[@wwsuwannee7993]

Wow. This is also my last year in Florida. In April I'm moving to my 25 acre homestead in northern Minnesota above Lake Superior. I have 1 regret...I'll miss my okra ...doesn't mean I wont try it, but I'm not hopeful :) The warm season in the north woods is so vibrantly green and abundant, life just explodes...things grow so profusely and abundant with minimal pest pressure or water issues. With the addition of 4 whole seasons to round it out it makes the hunkering down of mid winter worth it. You can escape the cold...the heat...not so much. When hurricane Micheal came right over our house we were out of power for 14 days. We had a generator for the well and fridges but not AC. That was in Oct....If that had happened in July, we would not have been able to stay here.

[@joanneganon7157]

I'm ❤happy for you and your new bride, Jim🎉. All kinds of big happenings ! Thanks Uncle Pete for keeping us updated 👋. Jim sure shows what hard work and determination can achieve🎶🎶. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@HomewithNadineFlorida]

I was waiting for a video about Jim

[@patriciahogg5763]

Keep the flow going!! Tanner videos- yes!!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Fall follow up is coming!

[@dawndawn6946]

Congratulations on your marriage!🎉❤🎉

[@adrianrobinson1336]

everyone's favorite farmer 🙂

[@jackson8085]

im jelly they get to do this full time. I have prime land in south florida, but I spend all my time working 9-5 paying back my debts,

[@2eganja1]

Still lucky of u to have a land. I'd make time for it to have my own garden and a lil farm😅. Best of luck to you sir🤙

[@marta77inf]

Is fascinating to see this guy. I know he is right. I am in Palm Springs California. I have a mobile home. I keep on trying.

[@dferrantiJfr]

Good Luck Guys / It's been fun watching..congrats Jim, Tanner and Pete.

[@JuliusTproFarmer]

Great work Thanks for choosing to be a farmer

[@lleok]

coming in late, massive congratulations on the wedding Jim!

[@lleok]

PS Jim, youll always be famous to us!

[@talkandeattv]

sooo good to see jim !

[@JDHertz432]

Danke!

[@ivyclark70]

Haha 😂 newbie here and I had to google what jang is. Congrats Jim! Exciting new beginnings!

[@devinsullivan7233]

Jang seeder. It’s the best!

[@yuppystick]

Pure awesomeness. Wits, humor, education, love. 💚

[@jesseferguson6208]

Thanks guys as always. Nothing but respect.

[@gottisxgarden]

Damn. Thank you both. I remember watching you together when I was dreaming. Now I’m two farms deep. It really just hit me. To anyone who dreams of urban farming/ gardening it’s for certain possible just keep at it and don’t quit it will happen. I’m doing it no investors straight out of pocket 3 years in 2 farms deep. Keep going. Thank you both for the inspiration.

[@maithaigarden9199]

Hi Jim and Tanner .I'm gald thet I meet you befor you leave and nice to meet you today Tanner hope you Jim enjoy with my home made chicken coconut soup.and thank you Pete coz of your video that what I meet Jim 7 year ago .you guy my inspired me .hope one day will welcome to Maithai garden .and can't wait to visit your Pete.thanks again and good luck Jim.

[@TheGohbomba]

Congrats

[@roxannern9393]

Love to see the land being productive. I'm a native Flogrown girl in my mid 50's from Ft Laud. I remember playing in the fields looking for frogs/toads in the summers. Now, cement. We moved to Alaska for several years and now in Appalachia.We live on a golf course in the front yard and a farm in the back. Chickens, 2 in-ground gardens, 1 raised bed garden, 1 16'X36' high tunnel. Oh, and a block 8'X15' building and a salt water swimming pool. Let me not forget the small orchard we started with a dozen fruit trees, a sassafras tree, wild black berries elderberrie, honeysuckle and black walnuts. Love the food forest concept. I'm a fan of David the Good since he made it his work to grow food in SE FL first. Will be making a plan for his grocery row gardening 2025. Also and very important, my heart swells with happiness seeing young people promoting a small farm and *growing family life!!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Awesome!! Keep pounding dirt! 👊

[@jeremiewampler]

Hopefully if you can go see Jim maybe keep up with tanner he seems very knowledgeable in this small farming stuff

[@lindabonomi7274]

LOVE this channel!!!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

We're glad to hear it!

[@fezwhy]

What a great video. Love that Jim is passing this on to the next generation. Jim definitely earned his stripes and we wish him a happy retirement in Maine.

[@sandysmagicmix]

Thanks guys. You inspired me to do some suburban market gardening in Australia and now it's happening. I've done lots of trials with sea water as fertiliser and found that most Veg can tolerate very high NaCl, much more than the textbooks say, if it comes on gradually in the absence poisons that inhibit bacteria. I personally don't think this salt tolerance is related to soil OM, as I have done it in pure sand with success. Happy farming!

[@gcxred4kat9]

Good to see the next gen taking the reigns

[@mysticdiana4402]

Going to miss JIM so much!!

[@mayrahernandez378]

Life is always evolving! Jim looks happy and, hi, seems to have a good successor ! Thanks !

[@jwdory]

Thanks for the update. The food forests coming along nice. Waiting for those water and soil test reports.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yes! we must know the levels!!

[@nonnoziccardy4353]

Congratulations Jim on your marriage. I totally agree with your assessment of the watered in compost acting as a weed barrier. Always great to hear your thoughts on growing! Best wishes and thank you Pete for the video 🙏

[@danaconn6870]

I like Jesse with no-till, also

[@AnenLaylle7023]

Why would the Tanner kid scale the garden down? I farm double that much land by myself with a fulltime job without any issues.....? I have a seeder myself, but I have not used it in like ten years. I plant everything by hand. At this scale I can plant an entire bed by the time I pull a seeder out. Carrots planted by hand with a dibble like Jim does it tripled my carrot production. The broccoli Jim is talking about is BC1611 and it is amazing. Good job on Tanner for picking that variety. I quit growing heading broccoli and only grow Burgundy and BC1611 and sell mixed bunches of purple and green florets. I think I basically tripled the production weight wise on broccoli going that route.

[@shanipadilla1488]

Congratulations!!!!!

[@kaysgarden]

Congrats!!

[@leemo417]

Congrats on everything!

[@ramthian]

Very happy new year to you folks xx

[@denisedaigle-zd3ps]

Awesome excited to watch this video

[@jergensroetz]

Congratulations on the wedding Jim! All the best to you and your partner! Sad to see Jim go from this farm. Wish him the best! Hopefully Tanner can make him proud and keep up what Jim has created here. Pete, thank you for introducing us to Jim and making the content surrounding Jim's work. I really hope we get future updates on Jim up in Maine.

[@cameroneagle4370]

Wife

[@jergensroetz]

@@cameroneagle4370 is this a grammar class?! Obviously wife! A Wife is a partner or...NVM

[@cameroneagle4370]

@jergensroetz then why didn't you use wife ? Wife is a beautiful term that describes a beautiful person, don't be tricked into degrading a wife into a partner .

[@jergensroetz]

@@cameroneagle4370 freedom of speech...

[@oldcarolinaoutdoors-harley834]

I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time now!

[@izaacdreddpimp]

Me too!

[@barrypetejr5655]

Jim !!!! Need to do a couple videos up in Maine, love your laid back but energetic style !!!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Check out our videos we made with Jim in Maine in the past!

[@talkandeattv]

pete you gotta get up to maine

[@martinevanloon2695]

Any chance you can go and visit the place they were praising? Would love to see how they are doing it.

[@justingarrison9463]

Hopefully more video on the winstrip trays

[@ImInMyELEMENT]

Congratulations Jim on your new marriage ❤

[@larryamanatides6787]

Welcome Back Jim! 🎉🍅

[@waykeeperfarmandnerdery]

Lovely updates, congrats are in order all around! ❤

[@alexkunnen]

No Till Growers is fantastic

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Good looks like fun. Wish I had some

[@Swampsquash]

Jang does great with carrots if it's a smooth soil. I also have a wood chip dense planting soil and it plants the carrots exactly the same way.

[@lindaferguson593]

Jim, we need gardening books from you!!!! I see several in your future!!! Love your videos!!! Need books on row planting, companion planting, seed starting, CSA management, garden marketing, making a living with gardening...... so many topics!!! I have a question. Your peg board planter on planting carrots. Do you put a seed in every hole on the board? They are a good 1-1 1/2" apart. You don't thin once they are planted? Thank you so much!! You are a great teacher!! Congratulations on your decision to reside in Maine and your marriage!!! We do look forward to still hear from you up there. GOD BLESS!!

[@hillfarm7044]

so many questions about the salt water issue, can't wait for more follow up on that. Jim, you are fortunate that it stopped raining in ME in June. In VT it never stopped, not fun. Really miss the artistic aspect of the garden. I do my crops in rows, but in my next life my garden will be artistic. I throw all my garlic cloves, too small to plant for bulbs, in a trench close together. Then I pull them up and bunch them. $3/bunch for doz. or so. Did you say you got .75cents each? I'm goin' be rich! (:

[@Paravetje]

He shaved! Lookin' fresh!

[@FarmerJohnNV]

When’s that farewell video we all waiting for gonna be a bitter sweet one for sure

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

It’s live now!

[@jimallison6125]

Does Jim use Azomite? It's made a big difference in my garden here in north Florida. His soil looks great a tribute to all the organic matter he's added.

[@alexkunnen]

He uses some in his soil block mix

[@justanoldhippiefreesteading]

Jim and Pete I've been following you since e the very beginning. Sad to see you go but life is forever changing. Congratulations Jim on your marriage. Maybe you can find someone to video you in Maine. Maybe the wife?? You both are inspiring. Best of luck to Tanner. I hope he keeps your garden going. 😊

[@steve37341]

Great videos. Just a FYI. The book, "Fertility from the Ocean Deep", gives a great overview of how sea solids (ocean salt) has been used for many decades by some people to grow crops. And your seawater intrusion is an example of that with some of your plants.