Water Saving Tropical Permaculture Garden Tour

[@bradsuarez2683]

Wow John I asked for two things and you delivered right away!! I asked that you walk around with the camera and show us a 5+ acre garden and you delivered on both counts. Thanks so much!!

[@leifcatt]

Great tour of a very interesting garden. I always learn something new from your garden tours. Chris is a guest with a lot of knowledge and I hope to see him again on your videos. This was a fun video with a lot of new plants and gardening techniques. Thanks John.

[@one350z]

Have you heard of more Cowbell? More Coconut Chris, would love to see him being himself in the trees. He is an amazing person, who does nothing but share what he has to offer. Also, thank you John. Your work here has encouraged and inspired myself and others I introduce to your work. Enjoy!

[@thewererat]

Thanks John!! This is an awesome video and great to see these great places that you have visited!!!

[@Bonitamariat]

Thank you so much for the informative tour of the beautiful natural wild garden! I love this 💚

[@thebunnyfoofoo]

At around the 42 mark, where there was corn, beans and squash, that growing is in the three sisters farming technique. The corn acts as a trellis for the beans and the squash acts as a ground cover. Sometimes sunflowers are added as a pollinator and additional trellis.

[@deeringkendrick2043]

I love a nice long video like this, where you are talking about something substantive. I never mind your videos because you always have interesting and important things to say. Keep touring more farms like this in different areas and growing zones. "2 lbs of greens a day" - WOW!!!!!

[@IWaterBoy]

You are really a great guy, thanks for the video uploads, will be awhile but i cant wait to get my own place in the future and start growing my food, Always wanted to grow food how you do, because you shoot for the best you can.

[@dannoquin7322]

Thanks, John, Chris ,this was an absolutely awesome video!!!

[@joselitolira3134]

Thanks ! I learn a lot about this tropical Permaculture Garden especially the edible plants that is unfamiliar to me..

[@rebeccalovesjesus]

I love learning and growing too! I learn a lot from these videos!

[@Gilo91]

Great video! I wish he would make videos like yours, teaching all of his knowledge for free.

[@RonEntropy]

Wow! That prehistoric banana looks delicious! I'd do anything to try to get my hands and taste one of those. I could only imagine and wonder on what that banana taste like. That would be the highlight of my trip while visiting Hawaii. Thanks John for sharing your experiences with us. Pure awesomeness dude!

[@liorgal1696]

Chris Is an awesome guy, a Proffessional and hard worker, That Loves to help and always gives people great advices and tips about growing plants, Thanks Chris for helping me as well ! John you are great as well, I've learned a lot from your Videos, The one on the GAC Fruit was very informative and helped me in the other half of the world to grow my own Gac Fruit Vines ....Keep up with the Good Stuff, Cheers, Lior.

[@olivehiggins2226]

Give me news from jamsics

[@olivehiggins2226]

Give me new from jamsics

[@titovioli2991]

Fantástico video, me encanto muchas ideas para mi granja, mucha inspiración . Gracias por tu trabajo amigo

[@PlaynBass]

Chopped Yucca leaves make a great, soapy hand & foot wash. The trees grow for hundreds of years. A desert plant used for thousands of years!

[@meges01]

I love you videos. I decided to do better for my family and we want to switch to organic/non gmo food. So I built my own raised garden and filled it will all organic compost and planted all organic/non gmo seeds. My father had a garden when i was growing up every year.and everything grew so fast, but I am sure that b/c of pesticides and other chemicals that were added to it. Can't wait to start harvesting in the next month or so.

[@MEAPODANELNONO]

Pretty cool, funny thing we eat the Ice cream bean seeds, in my country in Central America.

[@yxcvmk]

This is looking good, except the raised beds @ 38:00. I'd like to know if these beds are in some kind of transition mode. There seems to be no biomass/humus in the "dirt" and it's cracking from the heat. The idea with such raised beds in general is interesting and I assume if there would be earth/humus, then the watering method would be great...

[@troysantos]

yxcvmk And, bare soil is sort of a no-no and seems really at odds with the rest of Chris' farm.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Has to be is some sort of transition or construction stage, as the extensive use of mulch in his approach is noted elsewhere in the video.

[@charlie123866]

can all these greens and fruits be freeze dried.? then powdered.?

[@momason74]

What an amazing place. Great video. Fascinating, there's always more to learn. I did the flood irrigation in the garden for a couple years. It's free and works quite well.

[@anthonymurray3698]

Yes, these permaculture videos are good as. I wish there was some for cool climate growers though.

[@anthonymurray3698]

Permaculture Prepper Thanks mate, i subbed his and your channel. You've got some great videos, although no one does it like John :)

[@brandonstahl3562]

I did the switch back hugelculture mounds, log filled paths, with corrugated paper, and mulch on top... hardly watered this summer.

[@lanami8601]

thank you very much!!! i really love your video! it have a lot of thing about permaculture !Amazing !

[@issaable1926]

Love all the little white butterflies everywhere :)

[@roseysilverstein7500]

Awesome! We love Chris!

[@deoandchristiansvlog8395]

Chris seems like a Awsome Guy he has a Cool Hippie Vibe Love the Video

[@charityjustin9595]

I would like that vegetable that you two smoked. on another note are there videos of Chris about his farm and seeds? I'm in Tanzania so these tropical farms are more helpful.

[@troysantos]

John ... you're kind of a clod, but you're fun to watch, listen to, and learn from ;) Suggestion ... give your "interviewee" some time to talk! Love all this info. I live in Thailand, and once I get land (!) I'm gonna do something like this. Looks like I'm gonna have to make a trip over to the islands to get some varieties of plants that I've never seen here. Thailand's got diversity, for sure, but boy I don't know of anyone in this country with so much diversity.

[@ChicagoCFH]

awesome garden. great video idea

[@Liondancelovee]

The chayote squash can grow in California year round, they will die in winter but they will grow again in spring. Plant them one harvest for life, you can eat the new grow brand too ( stir fry or boiled).

[@alvaradopenreview6774]

Lol love your videos started to laugh really hard when you and cris where talking about banana talking about your girlfriend eating the banana of of you lol keep up the great work thanks

[@armithel3133]

I LOVE this! Hilarious "Coconut Chris''" tree climbing abilities!

[@93VIDEO]

Tu es un homme passionné dans la nature ... J'aime ^_^

[@5921Tyler]

Hey john, I'm growing the Yacon in containers in south Texas where the average high during the summer is above 100 degrees. So far this year if the temperature has gotten above 80 degrees my Yacon has wilted like crazy even if I leave it in the shade all day long. I was wondering is this normal, does yours do this?

[@tropicalseasponges8925]

This is incredible! ✌️🌱🔆

[@judybuxton3833]

Is there a list of ALL the plants that John talked about in the video?

[@charlie123866]

if in the tropics and daylight is say 50/50 12 hours light 12 hours dark then would i be correct in saying there are no seasons.?.so a once a year flowering plant could be planted 1 mont apart allowing at least one plant to be in flower all year round..i want to go to spain and grow dragon fruit..but also create an underground greenhouse with added solar led lighting and create a no till bed where i can companion grow other fruits and veg..

[@mknowlton10]

how can i wwoof on his farm?! this is fantastic!! I would work my ass off for this guy. He's awesome

[@Southerngardener27]

Great ideas:)

[@RebornMonkey]

Great episode John! Question related to the manures; whats your opinion on guano?

[@MuhammadYousaf-yf2pg]

John did you ever tried Mangoes, that too from Pakistan, as you claim to love fruits.... varieties like Langra, Chonsa, Anwer lator or rathor etc very much in the middle of the season. Mango the king of all fruits.

[@bernie018]

With the flood watering system . What does he do about mosquitoes?

[@q695]

Is chris available for speaking in the 4 season summer months?

[@indragmail]

In Indonesia we call it katuk as well. it is easy to grow.

[@Kenny-qe4zx]

was that wild banana actually good? it looked like you were kind of making yourself eat it to be nice or am i reading into things too much?

[@ecologiccorporation]

Tropical permaculture design ...! Can we have some diagram /design as illustration or something

[@chipfriday8166]

Might suggest that Chris add some of the 30,000 varieties of orchids to feed your eyes with beauty of floral sprays that will last for months. Will bring in a number of pollinators that will add to diversity. Oddly the only commercial orchid that is grown is the vanilla bean.

[@TheRandomHandyman]

Hey John , is there anyway I can message you I need to ask you something in regards to the seed library video you had a while back

[@vickyisat]

Actually- Chaya mansa, the first vegetable leaf with the sap, is one of the highest in protein vegetable leaves- 2-3 times more than any other land-based vegetable, and has proven blood sugar lowering effects for diabetics (reliable research). It is as nutritious as moringa- and is more delicious. It is one of the super-foods. The Katuk that is mentioned, or Vietnamese Sweetleaf can be toxic in high amounts because of the alkaloid papaverine and can damage the lungs. I don't know how much is "high amounts" but is it's not recommended to eat a lot every day over a long period.

[@4000marcdman]

Man when cooked the chyote seed is so delicious. The squash is a little too watery for my taste though

[@jimsmij]

Can you do this? Can you do that? I'm amazed by the comments asking John to conform to their liking. Unbelievable.

[@jamesbrown-wz9sr]

Hey can anyone tell me a reliable website or websites for buying fruit seeds?

[@feltingme]

What is the name of that edible hibiscus? Is it ABELMOSCHUS MANIHOT (Hibiscus manihot)?

[@UtopianDr3ams]

Chris used to have his own yt channel. Not sure why he deleted it. He could have just let it be so the others can see and learn about gardening.

[@challaonkareswarrao]

nice video

[@flbeachinggirl]

Carrot looked yummy!

[@chipfriday8166]

What is the elevation of the farm?

[@mindfull777]

At 36 min he's describing what ice cream bean is like when a cow says mooooo.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

looks like a busy day - Ruthie

[@guyonangolekduit6501]

the first leaf that you ate is called Katuk it's superfood, in Indonesia has been used thousand years for help breast feed, cure malnutrition, and control body weight, but don't eat that leave too much, it can damage your lung.

[@glenwarren404]

so...the sea weed is kinda like soda ash.. which is kinda like nitrogen. Just a guess. Ya dont have to answer...im sure anything not gmo or got penicilin in it. That banana is something else...thanks to you guys for sharing it and letting us see that.

[@SeaOrcRonnie]

Can anyone share with me a good source (book, website, etc.... for learning more about Permaculture? I say this as a total noob on the subject.

[@bradsuarez2683]

Danny Dinglehoff Haha been there buddy. Most of what I learnt about permaculture was through youtube. But if you want books you should google Bill Mollison, the "founder" of permaculture. He has some good books on the topic. Also check out the channel EcoOasis. They're based in Costa Rica so they would have a more tropical setup but their videos are pure gold when it comes to learning about different concepts in permaculture. Also check out Jack Spirko, for tonnes of info. May I ask what country you're from?

[@SeaOrcRonnie]

I live in the U.S.

[@flee4170]

Gaias garden by Toby hemenway. Excellent book to learn. It isn't so beginner that you surpass it in a month but it isn't too advanced. It's an excellent book on learning the concepts of permaculture and recommended fruits, plants, soil building, etc. all of the concepts and mindset of permaculture. Also thrift books.com is an excellent source for used but good condition books.

[@SeaOrcRonnie]

Brad and Rich. Big thank you!

[@luutas]

Excelent videos. Congrats from Brazil. Just on thing, you can't eat the peel of jaboticaba's fruit. U need to bit the peel and suck the pulp. Do not chew the seed and you can swallow they. Actually, it's delicious. My favorite fruit, but the peel is totally bitter

[@NgGavin]

15:35 HAHAHAHA ;) ;) ;)

[@showermanager419]

Wow! This video is packed full of great information, thank you!! I love to garden but find it hard to find drought restraint plants and flowers or plants and flowers that don't need a lot of water to thrive. If you are looking to save water and money in the house our company manufacturers a product that helps you save money in the shower. ~ Shower Manager

[@gardengirl7446]

Can you go visit Dan McDonald, Liferegenerator, on Kauai? He's staying at the Kauai Farmacy! It would be great to see you boys together in Hawaii! :) Aloha!

[@laytontabtablet4338]

12:38

[@summerjordan906]

how do you spell that name of banana is it fehe or phehe

[@christophercarter7765]

BuddyGuy Green fe'i or fehi

[@summerjordan906]

Christopher Carter Thank you Man

[@akeem1221]

GoodJob, are you not having snakes visiting?

[@GrammyGinger]

can't find that hibicus

[@PlaynBass]

The water trench can now be filled with mulch without hampering the flow of the water. Over time, this becomes a sunken path compost maker.

[@j.verheulst268]

At 52:49 is that a juicy rat running past??? ;-)

[@feltingme]

I think it is a cat. :)

[@samuelgamato971]

We call it "aibika", which you called edible hibiscus.

[@tkayshakur2500]

Ugghhhhh, this makes me wanna go back to Floridaaaa... tis not safe though.

[@pilotmike797]

Chris is a modern day Adam

[@HelpMamaRemote]

Haha true

[@irisbailar3980]

Omg I love chewing on sugar cane. Pressed sugar can is amazing with kumquat juice.

[@MsTokies]

dude a lot of graphic designers, and painters, web designers also live and run farms. had the usa had better rural internet even more of those jobs that don't need a big office building would be out in the country.

[@AgentEvilCoffee]

MsTokies This is my goal web design from home and live in garden barefoot year round!

[@AgentEvilCoffee]

MsTokies This is my goal web design from home and live in garden barefoot year round!

[@nbarca]

That's called "furrow irrigation" and has very high evaporation rates. It's actually about the most inefficient way to use water. Permaculture is about care for the earth and that means utilizing the latest technology.

[@christophercarter7765]

there is so much water here and when it rains the moisture and nutrients stay in trench which will be heavily mulched with vetiver grass and banana leaves, when the wet season ends and the diverted stream water flow slows down, the beds being contoured with the landscape save the water that falls from sky

[@TheAngryPigeon1]

Read my reply below

[@opticalriot]

I don't understand the shirt chris is wearing

[@cmb3737]

Himalayan salt also

[@Krisrmt]

Hi, John, I really love your work and the great info you offer us in your videos. However, the intensity of your voice sometimes it's a bit annoying to me, and I've read other comments pointing this. Perhaps, if you could talk a little more softer it would be great. But that's a suggestion. I'm hooked to your videos. Thank you for all your dedication and effort to making them ;>

[@ChicagoCFH]

Krisrmt haha, that like asking John to not be John. he's enthusiastic about gardening and it shows! keep it intense for me John :)

[@jimsmij]

John, could you please change your personality to fit what I think it should be? That would be great if you can conform to what I want. But let me mix in how much I love your stuff so I don't come off as a total douche. Thanks. Krisrmt you don't even realize how much of an ass you are do you?

[@Krisrmt]

I really love John videos and I really appreciate his work, that's the reason why I write a comment making just a simple suggestion (it is up to him to take it or leave it). I do care about his content, and it is not easy for me to listen to it specially wearing earphones. Being an audiovisual technician is not unusual to look at things like sound balance in a video, specially when there's an interview going and the intensity of the volume varies among the speakers.

[@jimsmij]

Maybe if you had said it this way in the first place it wouldn't have sounded so bad.

[@ms.l643]

I love how John talks. His way of communicating touches me and makes me laugh. I wouldn't have him change a thing.

[@ARTISTCHD1]

Acreage areas afar off from my main Mobile Home gracefully groomed garden, I’ll let eatable plants grow wildly into a forest like jungle. As a backdrop buffer or background scenery. Always allowing Maatrix Mother Nature Earth do Her talented thing and in a native natural manner and wittier Womanhood wiser way. And sit back to see and watch what happens?

[@DavidSilva-dj1lx]

salt gives your plants magnesium

[@YaMoonSun]

David Silva Epsom salts

[@mohammadallawati1992]

David Silva Sodium

[@jackmazza5742]

David Silva Science

[@andrewtowell6074]

So does seaweed extract

[@Jefferdaughter]

Not refined or processed salt, which is sodium chloride. Magnesium sulfate is known as 'Epsom salt' and is technically a chemical 'salt', but that is not what most people mean when they say 'salt'. Some unrefined salts are high in trace minerals, like Himalayan pink salt or Redmond's natural trace mineral salt from the USA, but these salts, like sea salt, are primarily sodium and chloride, which can be a problem for many plants if present at high levels.

[@maryjoycejoson7987]

Gardening has been difficult. Pests eat so much!

[@nicomelgares]

there was a spider on the bananas

[@longwhitecloud7677]

Good video but why Hawaii, right at the full frontal of the Fukushima nuclear fallout? I won't even remotely consider going there for anything period. No more trips to the west coast for me either.

[@natureboy6410]

Way off on the chaya John.

[@marykonczyk2452]

Aren't you worried about the rat lungworm when you're nibbling on unwashed veggies from the Big Island?

[@AdventureChris]

Why don't you live in the tropics? *****

[@ForageGardener]

I think hes ageing in reverse

[@slackologist]

[@XxDaTubsterxX]

make shorter videos

[@jimsmij]

Andrew Thompson Who asked you? Too long for you? Don't watch!

[@CoralHullforJesusChrist]

55.38. "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." [John 6.35, The Holy Bible, KJV] The things of this world are temporary. Keep your eye on the bigger picture.

[@oz3568]

U talk too much

[@travisrobinsonj]

edible body paint

[@tamle758]

You are a rabbit eat everything you can touch lol.

[@Jefferdaughter]

This place is cool, but most Americans don't like in a tropical climate, or even a subtropical climate.

[@ARTISTCHD1]

I'm saving sacred seeds = none GMO!!!

[@omahawarrior1]

I've found choko (chayote) at Indian markets as well. I like the spiky variety better though.