Watering

When and how to water more efficiently: seedlings, undercover plants, different vegetables and according to the stage of growth. Filmed at Homeacres July 2017 after a long dry spell - after which it rained a lot! Filmed, edited by my son Edward www.edowding.net, more information in my books and website www.charlesdow...

[@Michael-vo3tk]

when I saw a nearly 20min video on something so basic as watering, I knew I had to watch and learn what tips you would share. Thank you, sir. You produce so much quality content. And your garden is always a testament that abundance can be had with intensive management rather than intensive machines.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Myki. I was surprised how much I wanted to explain about watering and I am glad you like it. Yes the garden here is special, for all the reasons I explain, and I wish you well in yours.

[@howardhoyle9619]

Charles downing potatoes.

[@howardhoyle9619]

Charles dowding potatoes

[@howardhoyle9619]

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[@nolanandy4203]

you probably dont care but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me

[@logarithmic7]

Charles Dowding is my Gardener Guru! I could listen to him for hours its so calming. He speaks about his plants and the garden so lovingly!

[@lindareinen4361]

I used to love hand watering my garden and had great gardens, few weeds. I got my water from a spring fed pond that’s kind of by my garden. Then my dad n mom moved onto some of my property on the opposite side of the garden and my dad decided to take over. He didn’t see the sense of my way of watering. He used an outside pump from his house water and ran a hose and sprinkler system to the garden. I appreciated his desire to help, but the garden never grew as good and had constant weed problems. Now, 16 years later, I finally get to take over again, due to his age, and so now I will be hand watering again from the pond. Woohoo!! And I will be mulching again too, less weed issue! Another Woohoo!! I love and respect my dad and mom so much, but I really believe in my way of gardening, over theirs.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

What a story Linda, 16 years! Funny how he imposed like that, couldn't see your preference, however I am happy you are reunited with your pond!

[@scottishlore]

Following a day of rain, we had 3 days of warm weather 20 degrees Celsius. We only had to water once in the late morning yesterday using our watering cans for 3 beds 9ft by 4ft each. Our neighbour who digs, had to water his garden twice a day. It is quite incredible to witness the difference. Thank you Charles!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great to see this 💦

[@stephkrunic3884]

[@dn744]

I always find you see more this way. Keeps you aware of the plant conditions

[@Perry1769]

Charles, you're the man! A true inspiration to gardeners of all skill levels! Keep the videos coming strong, as your wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise is much appreciated!

[@janesmith167]

It makes me sad that this channel only has 36k subscribers. Of all the gardening channels I visit, Charles' channel is one of the best and the evidence are displayed throughout his garden.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Perry and Jane. 36k is good for me though I hope word spreads too, tell your friends!

[@dustinstephens8659]

Up to 120k now, and very much deserved. Every video is so worthwhile to watch.

[@wobblybobengland]

@@dustinstephens8659 265K and growing, growing, growing!

[@karysmuh]

@Will Savage 2 weeks later and he now has 309k subscribers

[@victoriaoshea4865]

I really love this amazing gentle man.

[@86Corvus]

This man lives in stardew valley, he even has an occasional rabbit spawn and run away when he goes to the garden in the morning.

[@knottednoose7946]

I garden and play stardew so this made me laugh

[@KreshoMarin]

Charles, you should do a every month tour of your garden and yard!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks, we shall probably stick to every year! and we have a video tour of Homeacres planned for this August, to give an idea of the beauty and bounty in the garden's fifth summer.

[@janepennington9520]

Can;t wait to see the vid, Charles and thanks for the watering tips - so useful and an art, too! :-)

[@tpangle17]

I can't wait to see that video!

[@olekluften9776]

Looking forward ti that video

[@neverlostforwords]

Very useful video, Charles. I tend to overwater everything - everything! I have trays of sprouted turnip seeds that don't even have a 2nd set of leaves and I keep thinking they must be thirsty. so I water them. Only 50% of them make it through my overwatering madness. Also I can never get beetroot as I keep watering and getting great leaves and tiny beetroot. I love the tip on taking the rose off the watering can for young greens and targeting the roots. This video is really valuable. Thanks!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So nice of you and today is the day to start your new habit of moderate watering :)

[@antoineleclair2007]

You the man charles!

[@elsietso3229]

‘T is is literally the gardener version of Bob Ross, huis voice is so calming

[@HeavyMetalPianoChnl]

I was just thinking that, or like David Attenborough.

[@CynthisizerExplores]

Except just when you’re about to doze off you’re like “wait! that was important!”

[@kristendaniels5656]

Thank you for not making your gardening techniques uncomplicated and not expensive. I get having watering systems and such for large or market gardens , but by hands on watering and gardening like you do, it gives you an opportunity to inspect the produce as well as having relaxing garden therapy.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So happy you feel that way, it's cheaper and positive

[@bzz5601]

I love this basic information. I still remember when I first started I was doing it wrong. Someone said, "imagine how much water that really is" then it made more sense that I wasn't giving my garden enough water. Nice shoes Mr. Dowding!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Midsummer night and that is a nice way of putting it, "basic information". Once one has a grasp of that, many doors open. Glad you like those funny shoes.

[@huffster6344]

I sometimes will lay bamboo or small limbs on the beds in between plants as a barrier to the water runoff. It slows it down and gives more time for it to soak in. One thing I have added to my compost to help with water retention is coconut coir. Keep up the great work.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Huffster, nice comment

[@dash-4150]

Your video's are superb, informative, not rushed, and not filled with babble. Relaxing, educational, and enjoyable to watch your live for gardening

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

joe carrigan thanks Joe, glad you like them

[@drnicolaschongks]

17 minutes for watering ? Are you kidding me ? But after watching , Unexpectedly it felt more of a 5 mins . Informative , calm and pleasant presentation . Thanks

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Many thanks Nicolas, glad you enjoyed it.

[@junecheong3370]

One of the important topic. Tq

[@timgallagher1761]

You are such a good man. I love your videos. Thank you so much for graciously sharing your deep knowledge of growing healthy plants.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Kind of you to say Tim

[@craigrfoley]

Just starting my own wee veg garden in the time off at the moment and watched so many of these videos. What a resource you have provided to learn, thank you.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Craig and good luck

[@kreendurron]

These videos are all so fantastic.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Chers Nick

[@evephillips6701]

Hi from Beautiful Sunny Barbados I grow a bit of culinary herbs for my cooking.....I do enjoy following your channel and gathering your nuggets of immense gardening wisdom....Even though it's different climate and soil seeing the beauty of your Garden and produce is awesome....That beet was a nice size....I'm planning to make a small garden bed to try the 'no dig way' when I get some new soil and compost!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Hey this is nice to hear Eve and best of luck with your no dig bed!

[@evephillips6701]

Thank You!

[@anilkapur1584]

Such useful information, I certainly will be saving on water which is scarce on my farm, and will then also have lesser problems with slugs and mildew. These are lessons that they don't teach in Universities. Going to get my staff on the farm to watch this and also other videos of yours.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Anil

[@celticlass8573]

Very informative! It was also nice of that horse to sing in the background. :)

[@lulasalem1250]

Such common sense explanations, and observations. Thank you

[@mancengineer1656]

Fantastic Instructional video Charles on a subject most of us do not understand enough. Thank You.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great and thanks

[@gwenloic7475]

A french thank you, from Alsace (Est France) where I hand water my garden too. I do agree with you, by doing so I see what's been growing, what needs to be done, have time to look at insects... many thanks for all the time you take to teach us so passionately! Gwen

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

That is kind of you to say Gwen and I must say I like Alsace, was teaching once in Nancy nearby

[@OurChangingClimate]

Your videos are carefree yet soo informative! Thank you so much!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks

[@rondacorkhill1654]

One of the best parts of each of your videos is how you seem very light hearted. Makes me enjoy the information just a little more. :)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks Ronda, being in the garden has that effect

[@olekluften9776]

Hi again i just have order your diary and excited as a child christmas eve. After 4 year in dry tropic study and practise permaculture ill looking forward to continue my work in Norway. Once again thanks for your knowledge.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks Ole and I expect Norway feels good to be back

[@makermarx]

I knew it! "Don't water in sunlight..." But our heavenly Father waters whenever He wants? Gardening. Dont complicate matters. Thank you Sir Charles. You are an inspiration. Any words on Mr Paul Gautchi?

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks and no

[@makermarx]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKOzgYijiNl-h5Y

[@storiesneedears]

Thank you. I agree with you. I water my whole garden by hand. It is the only time I get to see what is really going on.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Hanie

[@richardmaximo2260]

I'm just starting a no dig farm, on south west coast of Portugal, 10b zone, with a very special micro clima humid during the summer nights and hot dry and windy from may to august, average year temp. 13/15 degrees celsius, I was not even conceiving the idea of not watering everyday, until I saw your video. Makes me realise that I've to pay very close attention to different vegetables, according to water needs, moment of the year and growing stage. Thank you Sir.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Richard, and I wish you success with your farm!

[@kpepperl319]

I would love to have a garden like this someday... I live in an apartment and have a concrete yard. I can only grow in containers, and they are prone to gnats and fungus. I have learned so much from your videos and your book is on the way. Thank you so much.

[@TinMan445]

Gnats and fungus only form in pots when you over water them.

[@archielaffan1249]

I want to be as happy as Charles at 0:38 Gardening Goals

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Archie. Responses to these videos makes me appreciate my garden even more! Wish you every success.

[@Tabby318]

I have watched a lot of Charles' videos and some of what | am learning is actually sticking! I am delighted! Thank you!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

How lovely 💥

[@whatisgoingonineedtoknow.]

Yes this video has helped me tremendously of how to water my plants. Thank you very much Charles.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks for saying

[@PBRStreetGang68]

Thanks Charles, I must say I probably enjoy you videos more than any other on KZbin, keep up the good work 👍

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers David, happy to help

[@deanhawthorn5783]

tv series please......this man can learn so many how fun gardening and feeding youre self can be

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Dean

[@bigninedeuce]

This chanel is awesome, definitely educational

[@Burasta]

I love the background sounds of birds and horses

[@MnM_CuteCatClips]

Hand watering is no joke specially when someone has got a large garden like yours. It’s a lot of work. Salute to you, Sir!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Syed. We enjoy it 😀

[@sarahjustesen1305]

I remember my Father drawing water from the icy cold well into a large container so it would warm to ambient temperature.

[@przybyla420]

Smart man

[@HarrietFitzgerald580]

So much lovely information. Recently purchased many house plants and overwatering is definitely the main plant killer. Knowing your plants helps, hand watering is key. Also by hand waters you notice new growth, or not, and that'll cue you as per watering needs.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Yes!

[@patricialumpkin2204]

This is beautiful I just cannot wait to get my hands in my veg patch when I watch you. Thank you, Merci vous êtes superbe!

[@robertanthonyfarrell]

Thank you ! This is my favourite of your videos as I couldn't find anywhere close to this much info on the topic anywhere else.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Bob glad it helped.

[@martinlehtonen]

Great advise, there is too little information about watering. Every garden is different, but you managed to give some general tips. Thanks

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

That was my aim, to give some guidelines at least, it's a tricky thing to get right and thanks for your comment.

[@riverunner9978]

Thank you for a great video. I have always felt guilty for taking the water hose to the garden on a hot sunny day. It seemed the right thing to do. Well now I find out years later it was perfectly fine!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great!

[@tophercIaus]

Having quite a small garden means there's often not much to do but I need an excuse to go stand in the yard. I absolutely overwater at times purely because I want to spend time around plants. I'll have to get some higher maintenance plants to keep me occupied.

[@pegpeg3939]

You need to expand your garden a little every year..😁

[@onedollaradaygardener4337]

If you can not expand the garden bed give some thought to growing on the fence in container or hanging grow bags/pockets. Containers of any size placed in the sun out of the way of the walking areas can produce a lot of growing space as well

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

Get into bonsai

[@nicsim7469]

Wood pallet transformed into a vertical salad bed to expand

[@tophercIaus]

Update: I now have 7 acres. What the hell do I do with it all? Haha.

[@Susanna79.]

I love watering my plants its like meditation for me the sound of the water, the hot sun, the wind. I’m afraid I over water purely because it really de-stresses me but now with your info I’ll have to take a little more care.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Nicely put Susanna, enjoy that

[@myhillsidegarden3998]

Thank you for such a great video. I learned some things that I never knew, or never thought of as far as what plants need more water than others. A simple set of guidelines you gave that I am sure will help me greatly in my garden this coming season. Happy Gardening! Catherine

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Catherine, that is great to hear

[@DavidAtchison121]

Great information. Thank you. I live in San Diego California and we have very dry summers and I have to water tomatoes all most every day. By late August I'm chasing my tail to keep plants alive and by mid September I just about give up. The good thing is our winters are extremely mild and we can grow year round. Cheers

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah San Diego, I envy you those winter seasons, was once in LA through December. Good luck with watering tomatoes this summer. I am trialling clay pots buried in the soil, fill every week or so, we shall see

[@m.lansley6590]

I like your way of doing things Mr.Dowding, so your way is my way. I hope to start planting out this weekeng but I will have some fleece ready just in case. I will hopefully get more seeds started inside for later sowing. I wish I was as calm and relaxed as you are. I can tell you love your vocation. .

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks, sounds good!

[@etiennelouw9244]

I live in Cape Town, South Africa and we have chronic water shortages here all the time. I cover my beds with cardboard and cut holes in the cardboard, then I insert grow tubes (soda bottles cut into tubes) so they stick out a little bit higher than the cardboard. I plant my veggies inside the grow tubes and water with a 2 litre soda bottle with a hole drilled in the top. This means that I use only a small amount of water and the weeds don't get any.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Super resourceful Etienne!

[@eddieramos9126]

Watering can mean life or death of a plant, as usual great info!

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I have returned to gardening and have raised beds. I do like watering by hand. I did put in 1/4 inch soaker hose, buried down 10 to 12 inches. But the new plants don't reach that far down, yet. That system was for when the plants are bigger and in the hotter months.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Good luck

[@SkylinersYeti]

One of the items that is often overlooked in watering plants is soil type. My soils are very sandy pumice and even with lots of compost does not hold water as well as heaver soils. That means I must water more often on the positive side I do have less issues with soggy soil. I agree that watering in the morning is better for the garden plants. For me it follows the natural dew cycle and many plants evoved with morning dew.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Good points Robert

[@gerreddy9287]

Thank you for your information on gardening. It makes sense so much to me.

[@gdgbd]

I watched this probably same time last year and gave it a 'thumbs up' and now watched again.....should have a 'watched again thumbs up'. Really appreciate your videos that have helped me and no doubt many go no dig, less work and better produce and even got the t-shirt now! Cheers Charles

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad you enjoyed it again, and thanks for your feedback, I'm happy your plants are growing well

[@silhouettemorning4455]

When you took the rose off the watering can it made me wince. I've watered newly planted young plants without a rose. Because the root system is still with in its ball at the very least they have lifted and loosened within the soil. At the worst the root ball became exposed and required recovering and firming which cost more time and effort. Scary stuff. :-)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You sound worried and I am unsure why. I show methods that work every time during 3+ decades, and are time efficient. Hope that helps.

[@bevmatthews5971]

Thank you so much for making these videos - which have really helped me create a productive vegetable garden here in BC, Canada. This yard used to be overrun with tree roots, creeping buttercup, bind weed and yellow dock, but huge thanks to you, I'm in my third year of growing some incredible veggies! Very appreciative of your You Tube channel. I've recently constructed a compost bay, too. Once again, THANK YOU! :)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks Bev and your garden/yard! sounds wonderful

[@brigittelm6054]

Great job Charles and Edward!

[@kascialelonek8757]

What a wonderful life you live. This video was not only informative but just so beautiful. This is what life is all about

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Kascia

[@Waylowsurf]

You've taught me to not worry so much. Thank you. From transplanting beet root to watering.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Lovely to hear and enjoy your gardening 😀

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I love watering by hand, thanks for the information I will adjust my watering thanks

[@tedbastwock3810]

Amazing video, thanks Charles and crew!

[@HB-dd3ux]

This guy always seem like he's been enjoying some old toby or longbottom leaf. :)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks HB, or lettuce leaf! Tuning into the garden puts me in a good place.

[@TheGreenFingerers]

Amazing update! Thank you so much for putting us at such ease! 💚

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Nice to hear

[@rosameneses7593]

I see your videos and always learn . Thanks .God bless you.

[@Celestialrob]

Simply wonderful, thanks Charles. I need to rewatch and take notes. I will definitely be taking some of your on line courses.

[@alexfilippidis]

Watering on daylight depends also on location. Try to water on 20-25-30C in south Greece. I ve been always try to water late afternoon or very early morning. Thnx for all the great info you share

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks for the hot tips!

[@alexfilippidis]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig thank you. Super inspiring videos and books. And above your calm way is truly soothing these trouble times. Greetings and best wishes for this year from a fellow farmer

[@emmacampbell3719]

Very useful info, though basic. Thanks.

[@markd5804]

Thanks for the wonderful videos!

[@HoosierBenzo]

I heard a horse! Great video. I use drip irrigation for convenience but it is less adjustable by plant type and plant needs.

[@PickledPoacher]

Awesome video Charles it is a topic which often causes confusion. You have as ever laid it out clearly. I am so chuffed you mention summer rain and the non burning of plants. It is likely if anyone sees damage, that this might be evapo-transpiration relating to saline water or feed inputs which concentrate as the water goes away from the system. Collecting rainwater will help this, or perhaps filters where EC levels are high in base water sources. I have also found using yucca extract is a wonderful way to organically break the surface tension of water and so help where we have hydrophobic conditions in our soils. We use a really powerful one where 8 drops per litre is enough. It has the added benefit of being a saponin and so it can help control forms of fungus which might otherwise harm our outcomes. Fusarium is a problem we often find relating to irregular irrigation. Also irrigation systems are causing widespread system salting, where water tables are rising at alarming rates. Drawing up huge volumes of mineral salts which then as the system loses water are salinising the land. Hand watering will always allow a greater control of spaces. Although of course it's quite a commitment on large scale. Perhaps this brings us to a design flaw of big Ag? Human scale farms surely make more sense long term. Keep up the awesome work.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks for your comment, very thoughtful and that is a nice way of putting it, "a design flaw of Big Ag'.

[@exeterbeekeeper]

Have been watering my veggies for years am supperised at bad habits we can get into can get back on track this year

[@yektiwulandari2292]

Mr Charles where Is your family? They must be happy to live with you and your garden...

[@opencoop4268]

Fantastic, as usual :-) Thank you.

[@michael-annhancox7179]

Please call my educational institution! Unlike my professors, Charles has experience! I bet they are still teaching about 'scorch'??? Thank you for teaching the next generation of gardeners real knowledge and practical experience!!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks. Yes experience is helpful 😀

[@barkershill]

Agree. Charles is almost unique among KZbin gardeners or for that matter book authors in that he is talking about a lifetime of PRACTICAL experience not just regurgitating ideas he has picked on a course

[@FireflyOnTheMoon]

It's always, always good to be clear when you use the word "organic". I think here "non-organic" means "in-organic" - ie mineral.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Yes indeed!

[@thesimulacre]

Thank you good sir. I'm just east of the Rockies, so much drier on average, but I'm able to adapt much of your experience to a more arid climate. Cheers!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks that is nice to hear

[@Cannabisoriganum]

Great video Charles! We are getting away with never watering (except for some direct seeded crops that are planted mid summer) in our large greenhouse here in Oregon, where we grow a large variety of crops! We have an extensive water harvesting system based on permaculture design that regenerates the water table beneath the greenhouse. Inside we use a thick layer of woodchip mulch, which is worked by the chickens who spend the winter in the greenhouse in their chicken tractors. Everything grows great, and you are right the taste is much better, especially for more "juicy"/"watery" crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, etc. Ohh did I mention that it regularly gets to >125F in there during the summer here, where we have no rain or even clouds for almost 3 months straight! Cheers!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Gosh that sounds impressive, well done

[@Cannabisoriganum]

Well you were one of the key inspirations that led us to this point starting from conventional gardening, so thank you! Going no-dig was one of the first steps!!!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks, a good decision!!

[@JebGardener]

Really good info here. Thanks!

[@gickygackers]

I'm on the right track...

[@keerak]

Very helpful! Next year I might try to group plants with the same watering needs together 😊

[@keerak]

And I'll be better at watering from now on... My bok choy are already going to seed because of the hot dry weather 😆

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You can do that Linnaea and thanks for your message

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

I live in The Dalles, Oregon, USA. If I watered in the full sun in the summer the 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit would definitely burn the leaves. A heavy mulch is my best friend. I try to put down 2-4 inches of compost and then 2-3 inches of chipped tree on top of that. By the end of the summer that will all be burned off. And I’ll be back to sand. We also have a lot of wind. In the summer 20-30 MPH is normal and gusts to 50. I love your channel. Have you seen “Back to Eden gardening channel”. He’s a very religious man but you have similar garden methods. You might look him up. He’s in Squim, Washington, USA. Love your teaching and thanks for sharing.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Dorinda. Yes I am aware of back to eden, it's good though I think he composts his woodchip before spreading, more than people realise.

[@love_lyzza]

I've learned so much about leaf, fruiting, and root vegetables! I have basil seedlings and i plan to plant lettuces..i also have a potato plant which is being watered every day 😅 now i know better! Haha Thank you so much again, Teacher! 💜

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

So nice of you, and well done 🌺

[@ianharvey980]

This was so helpful. I've been trying way too hard! :-P Thank you.

[@FollowingAmanda]

I had such a disaster growing for the first time this year. I have just a small garden and so everything has to be in containers. In the unseasonable hot hot sun I watered beetroot and carrots every second day. I think I killed everything. I also watched the wrong videos. I’m living here in Ireland but I watched American grower videos typically. All of my plants went in the bin and now I’m swotting up ahead of growing next year (although I did replant radish and beetroot. Your videos are a minefield of information and it’s a pleasure to watch you and take notes along the way. I will order your diary for next year to accompany me on my journey.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Amanda and sorry to hear this. I would practice, practice - there is still half a season and time to sow many things, see Sowing Timeline on my website, hope it goes well

[@tessmonro7102]

Thank you so much for your videos. It's a very wet day here in NZ & I'm going to spend it watching your videos 👏👏

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Have fun!

[@markg9971]

Excellent advice as always Charles.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Mark

[@joemorris1282]

I really love your videos Charles, they have helped me so much this year! I've never really embarked on much gardening before, but your advice gives me the confidence I need to try more things. My issues in the garden sadly are a lack of space, and a lack of sunlight as my garden faces northwest, with a lot of tall trees around. Nevertheless your tips really help, and I'm learning all the time. Thank you!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great to hear Joseph and yes trees nearby is difficult!

[@superjake01251]

This has helped me quite a bit. Great video!

[@ronniescooking8785]

Let me start by saying a BIG THANK YOU for all your videos from Australia. We are moving onto a large property, just under 13 acres, and i have BIG plans. I have started to grow few things in containers and have found the watering aspect to be very challenging especially during our heat waves of over 33 degrees. I tend to over water just like many newbies I think, and growing in containers does present its challenges. I can not wait to start my own No dig garden in April and I am finding your videos to be a wealth of information to say the least. Thank you again :)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Ronnie and I wish you fine harvests! I think you are probably right that most beginners overwater. Best to give water less often and more deeply, and however tempting it may be to get a watering system, nothing beats a watering by hand.

[@christinebeauchamp3115]

Thank you Charles. . I learn so much from you. Truly appreciate the knowledge you share, and my garden appreciates it as well. . I value what you say because it is simple and works extremely well.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Hooray Christine, that for me is great to hear, I want to help viewers understand that simplicity.

[@dtbambrick6175]

Picked up a few tips but basically in Australia where our days are mostly over 30 deg C I have to water everyday. So I go by temperature as to how often. 47 deg C maybe twice a day depending on the plant = early morning and just before dark. I try to give a good soak each time with a hose though which has a nozzle like a watering can rosette. I have mostly raised beds as I have black cracking clay for soil. Once wet sticks like glue!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

A challenge you have :)

[@CupcakeBaker1982]

It's always bugged me how nature can rain on our plants then the sun comes out and they are fine. Yet, we're told not to water in the sunshine because of scorching! Thanks for confirming what I already thought. Kat xx

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Good you realised that! It's one of the Myths I cover in my book.

[@tackmose]

It is true in Texas summer heat. Scorching 100 degree dry heat will absolutely burn spots on leaves. Love your vids and respect your knowledge. Early mornings are best here for watering.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks A Mose for this feedback, and glad you like the videos.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Rocco Hi Rocco, it's my book on Myths, description here www.charlesdowding.co.uk/product/gardening-myths-and-misconceptions/

[@andrewmillar8153]

Always felt this way too, lots of old wives tales I find have turned into truths.really enjoy your videos , informative and interesting.

[@izzywizzy2361]

Splendid video and so very useful during this exceptionally dry period. Thankyou

[@paulm8079]

Thank you, I know watering might have not been a big thing on your list to show us.. but really I am very Glad I watched it. I am over watering. So, Thank you very much

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You are so welcome Paul

[@johndyer9232]

Sometimes those who are working other jobs in the early morning have to water in the late afternoon/early evening. If you have to water, water when you can if the morning is not able to happen. I try to “train” my garden so that I can water in the mornings on the weekends.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sure thing John, sounds good

[@johndyer9232]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig Here in SW Missouri, USA we have had about a week of 100+ F and little to no rain with mid to high 90’s for close to a month. Everything not being watered is crunchy dry.