Just a big fan letter, you inspired me to go back to school, and find new and healthier goals for my life. One day, I'll make a permaculture food forest! Thank you for offering these inspiring, life changing changing videos.
You have completely changed how I manage my garden. What a difference! I am in NM and at 7000 feet with limited water but my garden yield is so improved. Thank you.
The first we call Magenta Spreen. The white version is commonly called Lamb’s Quarters, a favorite southern American green. I love it cooked with some bacon fat or butter, yum!
I'm growing the rats tail radish for the 1st time and the bees are loving the flowers. I'm going to continue growing it, even if it's not a popular veg with the family, as it's good to find another food source for the bees in our mild winters.
A great perennial for cooked greens is grape vine! I don't mean just making tough filled vine leaves - use the young leaves that you have just pruned in stews, curries, spag bol etc. I recommend cutting them up fairly small, and be aware that they get tougher the older they are.
I've learned so much from you and my subsequent discovery and viewing of TH-camrs who garden in my area (US). I've gardened organically for 40 years but have now evolved into a sustainable method. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
Hey tell Sam that the leaf you were going to use with goats cheese, try this, its an old recipe from my palace days, ball the leaves, dress with olive oil and balsamic , place a round of goats cheese on a round of toasted brioche and pop in the oven for 5 mins, when ready place on the leaf ball and top tat with some homemade red onion chutney ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, its ok Hugh you can thank me later 😁😁😁😁🤣🤣
Thank Huw for another inspiring video!!! I loved it when someone other than me struggles to get there tongue round a word, funny funny, and Huw everyone needs help sometimes. I just loved having a look around your garden. Fyi I have got my spinach tree seeds ordered😉 Thank you. Blessings Susie 🙏🇬🇧
Tree spinach - also known as Lamb's Quarters or pigweed. Many consider it just a weed, but it is a nice green and grows freely around here and many other places throughout the summer. Some I do pull if they are in the wrong place, but often I will let them grow to eat. That and purslane are easily harvested and very nutritious wild greens that grow freely in many gardens without ever being sown.
I haven't tried Bandit leek, but I allow some of my leeks to perennialise. The second year they flower and early in the spring of the following year they divide and throw up several small leeks. I harvest all but one or two which I let flower again. The harvest isn't huge, but it comes at a time of year when it is lovely to have sweet fresh greens.
Regarding slugs - do you think building taller raised beds, hugelkultur-ing them (to save on soil) then “painting” on some sort of sand or finely ground glass at the base & again near the top perimeters would discourage [slug] activity?🧐
Have you eaten regular radish pods? I just saw a video on seed saving where they mentioned you can eat the pods when young. How do rats tails compare? I wonder
The tree Spinach, is it heat loving or is it cool weather. I live in the low desert of Arizona USA when would I plant them here? Summer has many days over 110. We do have longer summers. Thank you for the info🍇🌸🦋
Lamb's quarters is very popular in the hot Southeast so try it out! You might want to plant at the cooler times of year and keep it a little covered from the sun on the hottest days.
Lamb’s quarter is related and similar. It grows in Utah as a weed. No special care, little to no supplemental water, and thrives all summer and into the fall.
I'll have to try the chop suey greens, any relation to chrysanthemum? They'll probably be grown for flowers, my sensitive snoz isn't a big fan of petrichor lol
Does anyone know of a good seed company in the US that sells these tree spinach seeds? Not looking to buy on Amazon. Thank you for the inspiration, Huw!
Struggled to source the black mint and/or rats tail seeds but i'm sure i'll find some before next year. Suggestions welcome. Emailed you over some ideas for gardens to see btw Huw, hopefully useful. :)
Just a thought but have you ever thought about doing merch like caps, t-shirts and hoodies? If you had a logo perhaps or if you had a 'Huw' slogan and added your branding. I'm sure they would sell. :)
@@HuwRichardsthis is the botanical name for Magentaspreen lambs quarters? How about tree cabbage, the short lived brassica you mentioned in the video? Please and thanks!
@@HuwRichards Its most common name in the U.S. is "walking stick kale," but it may also be found (I believe) as "cow cabbage," "Jersey cabbage" and "Paul and Becky's Asturian Tree cabbage." According to "Fine Gardening" magazine its botanical name is "Brassica oleracea longata." (I like Chenopodium giganteum better.) *Lore:* It used, at least, to be used on the Isle of Jersey to substitute for fencing of pastures. I have to suppose that livestock weren't put into these Chenopodium giganteum-surrounded enclosures until the kale/cabbage had grown tall enough that the leaves, often used as fodder for bovine livestock, were out of their reach. *More lore:* The name "Walking Stick Kale" derives from an old custom of harvesting the whole plant (which is said to have grown to 20 feet or 6.096 metres in height in its native range), stripping off the edible leaves, and then hanging the long stem or stalk from a sufficient height in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight for a specified amount of time and when the stalk had first dried, then "cured," it could be cut to the desired length/s of walking stick, and carved and treated with some kind of sealant. Here in the U.S., it tends to grow a bit shorter, usually in the 6' to 12' range. Note: I'm in the U.S.A., and for a kale, the seeds are a bit pricier than they are for, say, "Premier" or "Dazzling Blue" or "Blue Curled Scotch" or "True Siberian" kales where you're getting a lot more seeds for a bit less money.
@@melissabonney6464 Tree cabbage: Its most common name in the U.S. is "walking stick kale," but it may also be found (I believe) as "cow cabbage," "Jersey cabbage" and "Paul and Becky's Asturian Tree cabbage." According to "Fine Gardening" magazine its botanical name is "Brassica oleracea longata." (I like Chenopodium giganteum better.) *Lore:* It used, at least, to be used on the Isle of Jersey to substitute for fencing of pastures. I have to suppose that livestock weren't put into these Chenopodium giganteum-surrounded enclosures until the kale/cabbage had grown tall enough that the leaves, often used as fodder for bovine livestock, were out of their reach. *More lore:* The name "Walking Stick Kale" derives from an old custom of harvesting the whole plant (which is said to have grown to 20 feet or 6.096 metres in height in its native range), stripping off the edible leaves, and then hanging the long stem or stalk from a sufficient height in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight for a specified amount of time and when the stalk had first dried, then "cured," it could be cut to the desired length/s of walking stick, and carved and treated with some kind of sealant. Here in the U.S., it tends to grow a bit shorter, usually in the 6' to 12' range. Note: I'm in the U.S.A., and for a kale, the seeds are a bit pricier than they are for, say, "Premier" or "Dazzling Blue" or "Blue Curled Scotch" or "True Siberian" kales where you're getting a lot more seeds for a bit less money.
Sorry, sent my previous post too soon. The Cnidoscolus is what comes up if you google tree spinach, but what Huw is showing is Chenopodium which is also known as Lamb's Quarters. The album species has a whitish color instead of the purplish Magenta Spreen that he is growing. Our wild lamb's quarters tends to show more of a purplish color, although not as bright as the cultivar that Huw has.
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Just a big fan letter, you inspired me to go back to school, and find new and healthier goals for my life. One day, I'll make a permaculture food forest! Thank you for offering these inspiring, life changing changing videos.
You have completely changed how I manage my garden. What a difference! I am in NM and at 7000 feet with limited water but my garden yield is so improved. Thank you.
when the cameraman started talking at 9:30 it felt like that moment in the office when the boom guy started consoling Pam - so surreal hahaha
The first we call Magenta Spreen. The white version is commonly called Lamb’s Quarters, a favorite southern American green. I love it cooked with some bacon fat or butter, yum!
@@gpswatching delicious indeed! And a cool name for it too
Tree spinach
Golden beetroot
??? Beans
?? Brassica??? Tree cabbage
Leeks (bandits?)
Chop suey green
?? Wacatai?? Mint
Ratstail raddish
Field beans, Asturian tree cabbage, Huacatay mint
I harvested the leek scapes this spring and roasted them like asparagus or green beans and they were lovely, sweet and crispy!
So tasty!
I'm growing the rats tail radish for the 1st time and the bees are loving the flowers. I'm going to continue growing it, even if it's not a popular veg with the family, as it's good to find another food source for the bees in our mild winters.
It does seem particularly good for them and hoverflies!
A great perennial for cooked greens is grape vine! I don't mean just making tough filled vine leaves - use the young leaves that you have just pruned in stews, curries, spag bol etc. I recommend cutting them up fairly small, and be aware that they get tougher the older they are.
I've learned so much from you and my subsequent discovery and viewing of TH-camrs who garden in my area (US). I've gardened organically for 40 years but have now evolved into a sustainable method. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
Hey tell Sam that the leaf you were going to use with goats cheese, try this, its an old recipe from my palace days, ball the leaves, dress with olive oil and balsamic , place a round of goats cheese on a round of toasted brioche and pop in the oven for 5 mins, when ready place on the leaf ball and top tat with some homemade red onion chutney ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, its ok Hugh you can thank me later 😁😁😁😁🤣🤣
Rat tail radish is one of my favorites. Not too many tails make it into the house! They make a tasty little garden snack.
Thank Huw for another inspiring video!!! I loved it when someone other than me struggles to get there tongue round a word, funny funny, and Huw everyone needs help sometimes. I just loved having a look around your garden. Fyi I have got my spinach tree seeds ordered😉 Thank you. Blessings Susie 🙏🇬🇧
Shungiku (chop suey greens) is great in East Asian style hot pot.
Tree spinach - also known as Lamb's Quarters or pigweed. Many consider it just a weed, but it is a nice green and grows freely around here and many other places throughout the summer. Some I do pull if they are in the wrong place, but often I will let them grow to eat. That and purslane are easily harvested and very nutritious wild greens that grow freely in many gardens without ever being sown.
@@sharonknorr1106 oh ok thorn I can am do grow it it is wild in my yard. I need to give it its own bed😃
@@sharonknorr1106 I do harvest my purslane
Such an interesting video! You’ve changed so much of my perspective on how I want to look after my garden and allotment!
Thank you very much Huw! You are truly an inspiration to many people :) very practical and applicable ideas. Love your videos mate
You are a riot! ...apart from cake. Wish we could get tree spinach (and you favorite potatoes) here in Canada.
Liked the video - hearing if new and unusual plants to grow.Thank you.
I have a white version of the first plant growing all over my yard, Lambs Quarters. I mostly let the chickens pick at it but now I'm going to try it
I haven't tried Bandit leek, but I allow some of my leeks to perennialise. The second year they flower and early in the spring of the following year they divide and throw up several small leeks. I harvest all but one or two which I let flower again. The harvest isn't huge, but it comes at a time of year when it is lovely to have sweet fresh greens.
In the north of Spain we called Berza to the Asturian. People keep the plant all the year and take leaves as they need it
Thank you I want to try tree spinach and black mint. Good video 🇺🇲
Thank you so much and best of luck!
Loving the Asturian Tree cabbage here. Definitely a thumbs up from me!
Fabulous garden suggestions and tips.
Could you list the name of these plants? Written down is so much easier to comprehend words you never heard before.
Beautiful garden 🏡
I love your videos! Love from NY Zone 5a
Thank you so much!
Giggle giggle. My husband just overheard the bit about the salsa Verde. According to him, Salsa Verde tastes like lawn clippings and olive oil.😅
Really great plant suggestions!!!!
Regarding slugs - do you think building taller raised beds, hugelkultur-ing them (to save on soil) then “painting” on some sort of sand or finely ground glass at the base & again near the top perimeters would discourage [slug] activity?🧐
Cake is still good with butter...😊
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Have you eaten regular radish pods? I just saw a video on seed saving where they mentioned you can eat the pods when young. How do rats tails compare? I wonder
The tree Spinach, is it heat loving or is it cool weather. I live in the low desert of Arizona USA when would I plant them here? Summer has many days over 110. We do have longer summers. Thank you for the info🍇🌸🦋
Lamb's quarters is very popular in the hot Southeast so try it out! You might want to plant at the cooler times of year and keep it a little covered from the sun on the hottest days.
Lamb’s quarter is related and similar. It grows in Utah as a weed. No special care, little to no supplemental water, and thrives all summer and into the fall.
Can it tolerate freezing?
@@Southern195 Hardy to zone 3a
@@abaddon2148 thank you!
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I'll have to try the chop suey greens, any relation to chrysanthemum? They'll probably be grown for flowers, my sensitive snoz isn't a big fan of petrichor lol
Does anyone know of a good seed company in the US that sells these tree spinach seeds? Not looking to buy on Amazon.
Thank you for the inspiration, Huw!
If it helps its Latin name is Chenopodium giganteum :)
New microphone? Your voice is very crisp. It’s nice
Shotgun rather than a lapel :) thank you
When we all finally reach Garden Heaven, all the gardening angels will sound just like Huw...with a shotgun microphone.
@@Mark723 😂 even the girl Angels? That’s strange, but I’ll take it!
@@Gardeningchristine Perhaps a slightly higher octave. Or, perhaps, there will be no genders in heaven. Oops: cue the Carmina Burana music...
I Thank you
Australian tree cabbage...we cannot get it here in Australia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Struggled to source the black mint and/or rats tail seeds but i'm sure i'll find some before next year. Suggestions welcome.
Emailed you over some ideas for gardens to see btw Huw, hopefully useful. :)
Just a thought but have you ever thought about doing merch like caps, t-shirts and hoodies? If you had a logo perhaps or if you had a 'Huw' slogan and added your branding. I'm sure they would sell. :)
Can you plant anything now to overwinter? Thanks
I wanna see a new run of this game, now that u kinda understand it 😁
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Golden 'Boldor' beetroot is OP, not F1 🤔
Most UK seeds suppliers are advertising it as an F1 hybrid
@@lydiafrew8584 Strange! Thompson & Morgan don't (Neither do my small local or big Europe suppliers like Seednet).
Interesting, as sold as F1 here... I will investigate
@@HuwRichards It is strange that some suppliers are labeling as F1 and others not, but a tasty beetroot either way.
Huw , can you please let us know where we can get tree cabbage in the states. I really want to grow some.
Not sure about US suppliers sorry but the Latin name is Chenopodium giganteum which may help you track it down!
Same question for years now!!
If anyone knows, please share.
@@HuwRichardsthis is the botanical name for Magentaspreen lambs quarters? How about tree cabbage, the short lived brassica you mentioned in the video? Please and thanks!
@@HuwRichards Its most common name in the U.S. is "walking stick kale," but it may also be found (I believe) as "cow cabbage," "Jersey cabbage" and "Paul and Becky's Asturian Tree cabbage."
According to "Fine Gardening" magazine its botanical name is "Brassica oleracea longata." (I like Chenopodium giganteum better.)
*Lore:* It used, at least, to be used on the Isle of Jersey to substitute for fencing of pastures. I have to suppose that livestock weren't put into these Chenopodium giganteum-surrounded enclosures until the kale/cabbage had grown tall enough that the leaves, often used as fodder for bovine livestock, were out of their reach.
*More lore:* The name "Walking Stick Kale" derives from an old custom of harvesting the whole plant (which is said to have grown to 20 feet or 6.096 metres in height in its native range), stripping off the edible leaves, and then hanging the long stem or stalk from a sufficient height in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight for a specified amount of time and when the stalk had first dried, then "cured," it could be cut to the desired length/s of walking stick, and carved and treated with some kind of sealant.
Here in the U.S., it tends to grow a bit shorter, usually in the 6' to 12' range.
Note: I'm in the U.S.A., and for a kale, the seeds are a bit pricier than they are for, say, "Premier" or "Dazzling Blue" or "Blue Curled Scotch" or "True Siberian" kales where you're getting a lot more seeds for a bit less money.
@@melissabonney6464 Tree cabbage:
Its most common name in the U.S. is "walking stick kale," but it may also be found (I believe) as "cow cabbage," "Jersey cabbage" and "Paul and Becky's Asturian Tree cabbage."
According to "Fine Gardening" magazine its botanical name is "Brassica oleracea longata." (I like Chenopodium giganteum better.)
*Lore:* It used, at least, to be used on the Isle of Jersey to substitute for fencing of pastures. I have to suppose that livestock weren't put into these Chenopodium giganteum-surrounded enclosures until the kale/cabbage had grown tall enough that the leaves, often used as fodder for bovine livestock, were out of their reach.
*More lore:* The name "Walking Stick Kale" derives from an old custom of harvesting the whole plant (which is said to have grown to 20 feet or 6.096 metres in height in its native range), stripping off the edible leaves, and then hanging the long stem or stalk from a sufficient height in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight for a specified amount of time and when the stalk had first dried, then "cured," it could be cut to the desired length/s of walking stick, and carved and treated with some kind of sealant.
Here in the U.S., it tends to grow a bit shorter, usually in the 6' to 12' range.
Note: I'm in the U.S.A., and for a kale, the seeds are a bit pricier than they are for, say, "Premier" or "Dazzling Blue" or "Blue Curled Scotch" or "True Siberian" kales where you're getting a lot more seeds for a bit less money.
Could you tell me the name of the treespinach in latin please? I cannot find the Dutch name anywhere.
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
Sorry, sent my previous post too soon. The Cnidoscolus is what comes up if you google tree spinach, but what Huw is showing is Chenopodium which is also known as Lamb's Quarters. The album species has a whitish color instead of the purplish Magenta Spreen that he is growing. Our wild lamb's quarters tends to show more of a purplish color, although not as bright as the cultivar that Huw has.
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@@sharonknorr1106 thank you. I found it, not quite the same but close..
@@RobertNijlanddank je. Uit een andere video heb ik amarant boomspinazie genoteerd. Dat lijkt er erg op..
I really wish you'd give latin names
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please, no music!