WHO KNEW THIS COULD BE SO USEFUL FOR OUR FARM AND HOMESTEAD PROJECTS?

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much for landing on our video and watching! It's much appreciated :) Drop us a comment and say hi, we read and reply to them all. New videos every Wednesday at 6pm GMT :)

[@mhkoo1]

Have you consider interplanting some nitrogen-fixing trees with the fruit trees?

[@ciprianoneves7246]

You guys are a good looking happy couple. Nice to see.

[@joannecooke5309]

Your land is gonna smell beautiful with all throse herbs ❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

We hope so :)

[@neutonrenda2303]

You guys might be new to it, but you certainly are getting it right. The level of commitment and fresh approach is definitely working for you. You are bound to have a few failures as well, but that's part of the process of building your experience. The amount already done is really impressive. It's also great seeing that both of you look like you're enjoying it.👍❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) We're trying to learnn and try new approaches :)

[@MattyO-72]

Only advice is be very careful planting bamboo as some types are very invasive and can take over the land. Once established, they will develop rhizomes that spread under ground and then are very difficult to eradicate / control. All the best !

[@insAneTunA]

Some species do that indeed. I once had one of those bamboo species, and the roots can grow 5 meters long and they can lift up concrete tiles. And when you want to get rid of it you must make sure to get every single piece of the entire root otherwise it will grow back. I do not know what species it was because it came from the neighbor. I ended up digging it out completely, and it was not an easy task.

[@srantoniomatos]

As a pro landscaper can tell the worst jobs i ever done was trying to remove bambo plants. Sometime ago i decided i dont plant bamboo professionaly anymore. After a while all of them will be invasive, and the only way to deal with them is an excavator and or herbicide. Unless you are very experience, and are absolutly certain you are gonna take responsability for it forever (forever!) One should never plant those. They can be wonderfull in many ways, but in reality, 90% of cases, its just a big mistake.

[@Reet64]

Rosemary and lavender are related and my two favourite herbs. Rosemary is a pick me up and lavender is a calming scent. I love how freely they grow where you are.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for the advice! Yeah to be honest we already have a problem at the bottom of the land, i was hoping to try and experriment on the dry areas as apparently they can be contained where there is not much water. Maybe not worth the risk :)

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Oh wow, that sounds like a right pain to remove!

[@frankygdanga2999]

Well done guys, just a couple of tips from me. First one Rosemary should be treated like a Bay its quite a bush when established and youl only need one for your own use and never drain its growth. Secondly your cuttings under the seed trays, try and take off any flowers asap all the energy is needed for the main stem and root establishment.. Other than that your mazing .. Great watching you all.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Have removed all the growth from the cuttings, so hope that helps the roots :)

[@paulettebarber7219]

Lemon balm makes an excellent tea hot or cold. It’s good for anxiety and also mild tummy upsets. It’s also good in diy skin care. Soothing insect bites or mixed with other herbs can help repel mosquitoes. I use with a combination of chamomile and calendula in my balms for skin very soothing and smells nice.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

It does! love a lemonbalm tea :)

[@travellingarts93]

Such a great idea using the cuttings to fill the homestead with well selected trees .fantastic job.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@beverleyhughes2063]

Fab episode guys! So inspired by your enthusiasm; it's a sheer delight seeing you both delight in your efforts. I've said it before, but you're a tonic in this crazy world. And Allys on the hose... hilarious. 🤣 #appointmenttelevision XXX

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Always appreciate your kind words :)

[@irili100]

hi Mark . When you prepare cuttings it is important to remove as many leaves as possible. If the branch begins to bloom, this means that it does not produce roots, because the plant has stages of growth, either it roots, or blooms, or grows branches of growth, it cannot do two things at the same time. It's all about hormones.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) we removed all the growth now :)

[@FrankOracleDev]

What you can also do, is take the seeds and cuttings from fruits and veggies from the supermarket. Things you might already buy to eat. Some veggies easily grow their roots back out if you just put them in water or wet soil. Some fruits have seeds, like Leeche, you put the seeds in warm water for a few days, and then put them in to the ground. Just keep them warm for a while. Dates the same thing. You can try avocados, mango's, citrus. You can eat the fruit or part of the veggie, and just leave some seed or enough or grow back again. Tomatoes, strawberries, melons, peppers, chives.

[@ducoduckootje6737]

Look into grafting! especially citrus varieties normaly grow on a stem of a resitant local citrus, which is different from the fruit bearing part you are drawing roots from.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for the tips! :)

[@bfox5767]

If you like pomegranates, they are very easy to propagate from cuttings. And if you want willow cuttings, just visit a park that has a stream & it mostly likely will have willows growing along side it. Be careful with lemon balm. Someone planted it in our school garden years ago & it took over the place. It spreads by root & seeds.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Pomegranate, just did it :) Willow, need to find one as they are beautiful trees :)

[@lindagage7315]

Wow your cuttings are doing Great! Good job!

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@TheEmbrio]

Cuttings Elderberry would be a nice touch. Sambucus nigra in latin if that helps translate. All the berries you can get. And nitrogen fixers. Remove all rlowers as they take energy. I’ve found cut branches that try to flower with their ’last breath’ but useup all their sap and die.

[@danwilliams6003]

Figs love to root in water, I cut 2ft tips off my brown turkey in Feb and put in a bucket with 6" water about half send out roots pot up once roots form. Wiltshire Uk

[@solamano7239]

I think that bug was the larva of some kind of beetle. Chickens like them. Re trees, how about almond, hazelnut, pinenut, cashew, pecan, walnut, pistachio nut and finally, curry leaf tree. Sorry, I do tend to get carried away, especially when someone else is doing the work!! :)

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah it was huge - not seen anything like it before. Great suggestions there, thank you!

[@solamano7239]

@@rootsdownhomestead - In SW France here. I got two young curry trees, about 25cm, during winter, they were doing great indoors (unheated spot with sunlight) but I was hospitalised and when I got out, they were finished. I think that whilst young, they would fare well in a polytunnel and the leaves could later be sold by mail to restaurants and curry aficiondos across the EU. You're both doing a terrific job at toiling away and also at filming & editing! Thank you. Much appreciated. 👍

[@elainemcgran8828]

Most of the herbs you're growing need a lot of grit and drainage and poor soil they don't do well in rich soil. Also little water. I didn't know this when I planted a lot of herbs I planted them all together then read and seen on garden programmes different herbs need different things. Like woody herbs like thyme poor soil a lot of grit and little watering. Around the outside of the house really turned out very well . Love what you's have done

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much for the tips! :) It's all coming along!

[@williamkhatchell620]

Looks good, maybe some teak trees? Coffee sounds good.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Teak , not heard of it but ill check it out :)

[@georgfo9129]

Great to see such dedication 👌 well done

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much :)

[@robwarren5744]

I saw a comment warning against planting bamboo. I didn’t hear you mention this but I was cooking lunch at the time. Just wanted to add my caution also, Bamboo is highly invasive, it will very quickly spread over your land and you’ll never get rid of it. Rob, Cardiff, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks Rob, yeah we tried some black bamboo seeds, apparently it can be easily contained in an area without much water. If its a wet area then it spreads a lot. Maybe we'll find a varities that's not so aggressive !

[@ronguille9721]

Great looking job with the cuttings. I'd remove the blossoms on the plum cuttings. You want the energy to go into root delevopment at this stage.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thank you - good tip and have done so now :)

[@teresaedwards3659]

It seems like you guys know what you're doing!!!

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Umm.. not sure about that but we're trying haha

[@tealkerberus748]

I reckon hugelkultur would have less volume loss if you started with woodchips rather than whole logs and branches. There's a lot of open spaces in a pile of branches, and the soil can't readily filter down to fill those spaces until the branches start to rot and give way. Chipping it would make it rot a lot faster because decay starts from surfaces, but it would also eliminate all the really large voids in the bed.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah, probably, although the idea is to put a mixture of stuff so it will rot down at different rates. We expected it to drop, of course :) As you may know from other videos, chipping requires a lot of time, which we don't always have

[@KarlKarsnark]

24:10 Proof it's more fun to be a Boy! Also, Doggo is so majestic :) You are making great progress. Cheers from FL, USA.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@beverleyhughes2063]

You might want to consider Comfrey...it spreads, so be sure to contain it but a) it attracts bees and b) should you be unlucky to get a sprained joint or pulled muscles, it makes a very effective poultice. Bit messy (and stains like buggery) but I've used it and cured a ripped tendon that was stopping me from hiking. The common name is 'knit bone'...it does wonders. Or alternatively, you can soak it in a bucket for a couple of weeks until it reeks and drain off the liquid, dilute it like 10:1 with water and use as a general purpose fertiliser. XX

[@rootsdownhomestead]

You know your herbs Bev! I was looking at comfrey but apparently it can be very toxic to dogs, i think i'll plant some around as it's got some amazing benefits!

[@beverleyhughes2063]

Ah shit yeah, forgot that. It's a total wonder drug @@rootsdownhomestead

[@EricSneppen]

When your cuttings dry out to fast, you can try to cover the top of the cutting with wax. Parsnips are a pain in the ... to sprout. Seeds need to be really fresh, and they have to be moist all the time. Bamboo comes in 2 different kinds. One that stays together, forming a bunch of bamboo, and the kind that grows all over the place with rhizomes. Take preventive actions for this kind!!

[@janhodgson1740]

Yes The Newbys were plagued by bamboo sprouting everywhere when they thought they got rid of it.. a pain for John.. wise advice

[@EricSneppen]

John will keep on suffering as long as he waits to cut them till the bamboo has leaves. Growing the stem costs a lot of energy, leaves are giving the energy back to the roots.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Ah yes good tip! When we bought new grapevines they had wax on top, so makes sense :) Will try to avoid that bamboo!

[@RobertEdward-y7b]

Better to mix grit into the Mediterranean herb beds they like very good drainage and can tolerate drought can save your compost for other plants that require better soil

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for the tips! :)

[@maryhagedorn3632]

You should remove the flowers so the cuttings put their energy into developing their roots

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thank you :) Done!

[@wrenwest4887]

For beginners you have done very well largely because of your ambition and industry. Very curious about the sand bedding as to how long a seedling can thrive there before needing composted ground. When they succeed maybe you can find a market. More power.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Um.. not sure on that, i assume i'll leave them in for a few months then pot them up. Will need to do it before the peak of summer as that polytunnel is HOT! :)

[@anitaAdventures]

Interesting and facinating great to see how this Spring will be, specially the papayas, great jobs

[@christinelanham1936]

You have done really well with planting. Tobacco can be grown to make a pesticide ...dry the leves then make into a spray.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Ah didn't know that, could be a useful plant to have!

[@Mr_Jamin007]

Nicotine is the oldest pesticide.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys good work guys 👍😁.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@gardentours]

Cuttings is a good way to grow trees and save money. Elder is so easy to grow from cuttings. Just discovered your channel and subscribed to it.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@LifebyBertie]

Well, what else could you possibly use for cuttings. Have you got a loofah plant already? Blueberries or anything fruit wise like Japanese raspberries or a cherrytree. You seem to have the lot, anytime soon the garden-centre will start coming to you guys 😂 Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Loofah, we tried last year but they all died! Blueberries are in progress :) Cherry are in there :) Hope to try and get as much varities as possible :)

[@owenp65]

Fantastic results with your cuttings there. With regards to the Celery, if you have a wet/damp patch of ground then Celery will do well in that. You basically cannot overwater it. I think the herbs you planted up on the hill will do very well, especially so the so called 'Mediterranean' ones, with the soil being drier and poorer. That sand bed is amazing. 👍🏼

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for the tips! :) The cuttings are doing great and the sand bed has been a great investment :)

[@rolandtb3]

Mint, thyme, rosemary and lemon balm are very invasive. I would recommend putting in a pot or bucket first. Then bury the pot or bucket in your raised bed. This was you limit unnecessary spread.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) that's a brilliant tip roland!

[@gillsmoke]

welll, original hugle mounds were on countour dig a shallow trench, fill with woody material toss some compost or manure over the woody stuff cap with the soil you removed, if more soil required pull from up slope to completely cover with a about 25 - 30 cm of earth. should end up being pretty large above ground. the whole point is as the wood breaks down it golds water and the plants above will seek it out after. that and wood breaks down by fungus and raising the mycelium helps all the plants grow better. I don't bother with raised beds I'm slowly expanding my garden beds by doing a double dig and throwing branches and cardboard under the heavy clay soil and a layer of compost on top. a heavy mulch layer and everything has grown pretty well.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Great idea! We did try some already but wanted to do them on a bigger scale!

[@TheEmbrio]

Linden is asurvival crop too

[@Lisa-lz2ul]

Lemon balm tea is really good

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Lovely in teas! :)

[@tmaddog1362]

for the citrus and olive tree cuttings try to give them lots of humidity and don't expect results for about 1 to 2 months

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) i;m willing to be patient :)

[@bernardfinucane2061]

Rosemary grows like crazy and crowds other things out.

[@suefeatherstone5329]

I agree maybe good in a pot or alone in a bed 😉

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah it does! But easily thinnned out and planted elsewhere :)

[@Lisa-lz2ul]

Try some winter savoury in your herb bed, it’s delicious, lasts right up until winter here in Wales. Super easy to grow.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) will try it!

[@danyoutube7491]

@9:21 That soup does look nice!

[@insAneTunA]

The cuttings are growing well. 👍

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@danielpope]

I continue to look forward to your videos coming out, the land is looking more and more alive which is awesome, well done both, youre doing a great job 👍❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much Daniel :)

[@suefeatherstone5329]

Worth thinking about making tinctures (so si simple) all the benefits from the herbs are fab!

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Great idea and we'll end up creating a little natural pharmacy :)

[@luisamartins368]

Well done 👏 That looks like a rhino beetle larvae.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Sounds mean! It was about the size of a rhino haha

[@luisamartins368]

Lol, they look mean but they are harmless and love organic matter😊

[@suefeatherstone5329]

Hi beautiful souls....vacuum sealing herbs/dehydration? well worth creating a little kinda cold-ish store room for excess everything going forward....😁

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah that's a great idea, we were also looking at maybe trying to extract the oils. need to find a contraption to do it haha

[@srantoniomatos]

Those beds full of compost are not "full of nutrients". Compost (even manure compost) usually is low in nutrients, its still roting (thats why it gets lower - roting and evaporation) the nutrients will only be avaiable to plants after a few years. Until then it can even make root rot, and overwatering. Soil (mineral soil - clay, sand, etc) its better, more nutrients, more stable, specialy for plants like lavander, rosemary and oregano, wich prefer dryer harder soil. The cutting in sand work great, dont need much irrigation, prefer shade. Medronheiro its much easier to propagate from seed. Hope this helps.

[@annalinekennedy1027]

I am so excited about your garden. Your land looks great. Greate job you 2. Hard work but you are going to enjoy the fruits of your land.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) Literally enjoy the fruits of our land in the future :)

[@carlosvictor8679]

wild oregano is da best...on your walks u should b able 2 find some 🙂

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Will keep an eye out for it:)

[@beverleyhughes2063]

Also, I may have missed an episode but in the intro, you feature a herd of sheep...Katahdin sheep? I holidayed on a homestead in Missouri a few years back during lambing, all Katahdins. Are you planning on keeping some? Lovely, lovely breed. XX

[@rootsdownhomestead]

it's actually a friends sheep! we may get some in the future :)

[@AlGorithm-n6q]

Great watch, as always. Thank you.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@louiseswart1315]

Happy Birthday silk tree, papaya and tobacco!

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :D We hope they grow for many years haha

[@andypayne1571]

I love seeing the growth of things in the poly tunnel and on the land. Stuck in Feb in the UK there isn't a lot to be planting so I'm getting my planting fix here. To many years I've been to keen only to see a frost kill it all. How will the tree cuttings fair in the poly tunnel in the height of summer. It must push 50C inside I would think.

[@suefeatherstone5329]

Snap lol! I'm keen to get started...still a beginner learning bits here n there...just chitting spuds... UK weather's not helping me get started!

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks Andy! Yeah i think it must be difficult in climates with such harsh frosts and for long periods. Even here it can be enough to kill off trrees! I might create another outside sandpit for the cuttings, the polytunnel is hard to keep cool in the summer!

[@nathanearl-davies2994]

Coming on great, sand bays are excellent for cuttings, I have strawberries in with my herbs, good insect protection

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) ah really, didn;t know that!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Wow, it's looking really successful already, please keep us posted on how it goes, it's really interesting. 👍

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) will do!

[@derekbeauchamp1501]

Great progress ❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :)

[@swanettelavin4070]

That white worm you got...it can cause alot of damage. I had it in my lawn and it almost cut through the roots killing the grass

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah it seems so! it was huge!

[@LorrieMello]

After watching this video I’m motivated for the spring. I live in Massachusetts and it’s winter (obviously) but I can’t wait to make some raised beds. WOO HOO!! Keep up the great work and stay well !❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Aw yay! :) Glad we can motivate :)

[@keithjervis-c8s]

jealous/ you doing a great job, like the way you keep it real. would hormone rooting powder help with the cuttings

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) I couldn't find a rooting hormone that wasn't filled with chemicals! Trying to keep everything as natural as possible

[@maneljardineiro4895]

Like most of the plants herbs need to be prunned. Try not to plant the ones you are recovering, so leggy. Growth hormones always go to the edges. To have a powerfull renovation you have to prune them well. If possible, just leave some shoots. My tip at the swalle is that you plant them much closer, and behind a tree. And mulch it well. The way of handling everything, inclunding the tree, is keeping prunning , chopping and dropping. This way you will induce new foliage. Try to have density, and variety. If possible look for sucession and stratification. These are pratices of agroforestry. Better do like this and grow from one smaller spot, or more than one,than trying to the bigger areas with low density. This ways, plants protect each other from heat, wind cold and will retain water into their root system. Less watering need or none eventually. Maintnance gets faster and easier. Once you start prunning plants and trees that you have at your plots, you are taking care of it, with no need to collect mulch outsite. Just chopp and drop. Forget wood chippers. Bigger branches have all sort of uses, like berms wheres squashes and pumpkins gow out of the floor. Sorry if I gave you too many tips. Keep the good work!

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for the tips! :) Yeah i gurss it makes sense to do that for sure. Your point regarding high density vs low density is something i also thought about. My initial plan was to roll out the whole project this year but i think i'm going to stagger to focus on truing to get more density, plant more pioneer species in the other pieces, wait for them to establish then build up from there All tips very helpful, thanks!

[@ummontealentejano]

Will steal that idea to start trees from cutting. Needs patience thought. Could I ask where you bought your greenhouse and what you put in the ground to stop weeds, just the cardboads or some plastic?

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks! it's a great idea :) The greenhouse is from dancover, although i would not buy another one with this plastic cover. In the future i want to build a larger one from polycarb. The portuguese sun ruins that plastic in a few years We just used cardboard and woodchip:)

[@graemerigg4029]

Most fruit trees are grafted on to a vigorous stock. You can have multiple varieties on the same stock for cross pollination.

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah we've seen trees with orange and lemon, plus nuts with 3 varities on! Crazy :)

[@MisFakapek]

Do you guys have any significant pit or area for compost? the soil really would benefit from the some biomass

[@rootsdownhomestead]

We do indeed, i did a video back on that in the summer :)

[@Mygardencraftcabin]

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[@rootsdownhomestead]

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[@serdalyetis9290]

Merhaba Melolontha melolontha böceğin adı zeytin erik gibi ağaç fidelerinin köklerini yerler . Ağaçların buyuyememesine ve kurumasina neden olurlar

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thank you for identifying! Never saw one before, it was huge!

[@janhodgson1740]

I’ve got the bamboo in my garden which doesn’t spread ❤

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks! Do you know the name of it? :)

[@janhodgson1740]

Think Fargesia … clump forming bamboo non invasive 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Visible7777]

I recommend Mexican Sunflower and don't sleep on native edible plants

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks - need to look in to that :)

[@antoniocarvalho6160]

HELLO. MY FRIENDS, GOOGLE TRANSLATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS TRANSLATE WHAT I SAY. NEVER THINK BAD. HUGS

[@rootsdownhomestead]

It;s ok Antonio, it's all good:)

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

Goodness me, you've gone tree mad with all of those cuttings. Do you know how long it takes a Mahogany tree to reach maturity? ~ 20 to 30 years, anyway . . . Investing in an Ash tree, those cuttings have a quicker sprouting and growing time frame. (8 weeks) Once the tree cuttings grow big enough to be potted, you might want to Invest in or recycle one gallon pots, then let the trees grow individually without being disturbed. Do you think perhaps selling off some of your trees to offset the cost of growing them might be a good thing? We can see that everyone is healthy and getting things done. Love those four legged inspectors. Take good care of yourselves ~ Hugs ~ Lacy, Mike & Hamish 🤗💕🐾

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Haha yes i have! Better to have too many than not enough and here in Portugal it's a sign of friendship to gift a plant. So i'll be happy to give them out :) Mahogany, yeah, will be a slow grower, like the oaks. But i'm willing to be patient :)

[@evangelinamunroe6745]

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[@rootsdownhomestead]

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[@coby6417]

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[@maneljardineiro4895]

Grapevines need to be grafted because of filoxera desease. The cuttings should be done from certain species. Better purchase theme

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks for the tip! :)

[@Alvaro4034]

Mind the invasive species...

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Will do!

[@АлександрЦехмейструк-у2р]

Малину посадите)))

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Good idea!

[@Melicoy]

Banana? Did you watch greening the desert? Also need to fover your land with 12 inch of organic material. Talk to tree cutter for wood chips free

[@rootsdownhomestead]

I don't think i have. Bananas i plan on keeping in the polytunnel until i have an area for them :)

[@alisonward3167]

I could send you hundreds of sycamore saplings, my neighbour has a 60ft one which litters my garden 😳

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Yeah might have been easier haha

[@Mr_Jamin007]

Lemon balm and mint need their own containers or they'll overrun everything else.

[@jasonalaounis6223]

So you guys are trying to tell us that your videos are for entertainment purposes only!🤣🤣🤣 🙌👊🤙

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Pretty much yeah, we don't know what we're doing hahaah

[@zahimizrahi1882]

cut and dry

[@rootsdownhomestead]

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[@johnmitchell5351]

Hey guys the only advise I can give anyone as far planting any kind of bamboo (DONT DO IT ) ,go visit someone else’s garden with it in and say lovely and walk away ,that should satisfy your need 🤣🤣🤣John

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks John! Yeah i need to find the variety that doens't spread!

[@marybarnett9645]

Wow well done with the cuttings 👍🏻 watch out planting bamboo 🥹 it’s very evasive

[@rootsdownhomestead]

Thanks so much! :) yeah will avoid it!

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]

[@TheEmbrio]

Avoid bamboo unless an expert to identify it as a slowgrower from a very reputablenursery. avoid.. here it is dry and still had to get an excavator to eradicate. It’s still coming back..