You’re a breath of fresh air. My 30 year old son thought I was going crazy when I had wood chips brought to my house. But after he tasted the fresh vegetables he’s on board!
James Just a FYI, I heard on an orchard podcast that mulching with Willow wood chips can help reduce scab and ceder rust. The trees in the trial had 60 percent less damage to disease than those not mulched with Willow.
It really is wonderful to be outside, working to grow things that benefit us and benefit the environment. I would rather be in my backyard than anywhere else on earth.
Hey James, Just wanted you to know I appreciate the extra effort in the (video) product production quality lately. I think it will help your channel to grow a lot. Always love the tours and you spotlight videos.
Get an intense visceral reaction walking through your garden..your amazing truely. I draw much inspiration from your vids...gonna watch this again. Thank you James!
I don't wanna write your stuff for you, but "It's a good place to [bee]" at 2:00ish was right there :) Just playing man, love all your vids, thank you for all the info and strategies!
Good to see the old style walk thru video! The new style videos are good too, but I tend to enjoy the walk thru ones better. It kind of makes me feel like I am there walking around myself. The videos keep getting better and better as well my friend.
+a journey sustainable awesome! Thanked for that input I really appreciate it! Yeah, that's the idea like a first person point of view. On Virtual Reality though this would be crazy!
+Todd Fischer thank you!! lol that's funny, I'm happy you gave it a chance after you accidentally clicked the vid. I appreciate the comment, I love interacting with the community
Really love your food forest! Very inspirational.. I think the reason your apple tree is not doing so well is because you grew it from seeds. I think you can graft some branches & get better / different apples.
Hey James, I’m looking for some good foundational information on design of a food forest. I know nothing is set in stone and different climates have different designs. Really just looking for the basics of plant spacing organization and ratios(Perennial-annual, trees-shrubs-vines) when first starting out. Thanks
If anyone questions whether or not mulch uses up the nitrogen and leaves none for the plants this should show you that simply isn't true. Look at how GREEN those plants are especially the zucchini, tomatoes and cucumber leaves. That dark green=nitrogen. Great job as always thanks for the videos. Just starting our edible forest in Tennessee 8 acres(5 forested) and a blank slate
Watching this sure made me homesick for my food jungle in Florida. Your forest is looking fantastic. I was wondering if you have ever grown Anise Hyssop. Of all the plants I have grown for pollinators, it has performed the best both here in the mountains and in Florida. I'm in 6b, too. Most of Blue Ridge is Zone 7, but my exact location is considered 6b. I am slowly building up the soil here, but have very little sun due to so many large trees and the shadows from the ridge above us. Therefore, I can't grow as many veggies as I once did, but those that I do grow in sun spots are doing great. So proud of your achievements.
+Gardening With Puppies awe!! I remember watching your videos when they were there, with your sweet pups. Nope I never have, but seeing what your saying about it I will be growing it next year 😁 That's the way to build it, ya can't make a better investment. That stinks a little but I'm happy you still get some light to grow. People like us need at least some space, we have to be growing something. Thank you so much, you have always been kind to me!
Thanks for the video! Very informative and inspiring. Some of the things you said sound like quotes from Paul G from Back to Eden. It might just be coincidence, but if you've seen his stuff then it would sound good if you gave him credit and cite him when you paraphrase him and quote him. Although, it's easy for me to say... I make the same mistake and don't always give credit when I'm using other people's ideas.
Wonderful garden! Do you think it's possible for someone who still works and livres in the city, to have a lot planted and let the Nature take care of It? Like going there every 15 days ...would love to know that's doable....😀
so much more concise about the food. thanks. Lee PS Do you think it's best to take your new plants out of the containers as early as possible? Why were those new plants kept in pots so long? Conditioning? Climatizing? Acclimating?
What is your yellow cherry called? I have rainer, stella and just bought lapins. I'm in zone 7a north georgia. Sweet cherries aren't supposed to be grown here, apparently. They don't do well.🤷♀️ I thought I'd try anyway.
Hi James I just knew you was going to eat the pear! Lol I want to ask your advice on how I can start a garden like yours on my property. My land is hardwood forest and I have cleared about a acre to build a cabin. My problem is its all river rock! Every were I step its a rock in all shapes and sizes. How would I even begin? Thank you so much!
Hi James I was wondering if the chickens would eat tradescantia weed ? We have an area we want to prepare for a food forest but there is a lot of wondering Willy growing.
Fantastic plantation.! My understanding is that you do not use any sort of fertilizer. That you let the woodchips and other vegetation degrade into the soil, but presumably, it'll eventually become depleted, no.?.. So what do you do to maintain enough nutrients for young perennials and seasonal plants like tomatoes, etc.? Or do you pile on more chips.? Have to assume you have a large compost pile.? Do you grow enough to satisfy your needs.? Sorry about all the ????'s I'm an aspiring farmer with no experience whatsoever. I love what you've done and want to emulate the effort... Thanks.
+Wessel van Keulen thank you! Yup! The way it does though is through the health of the soil. My soil is good from building over the years with organic no till practices. As a result the healthy soil results in healthy plants. And it's similar to a person. If you have a really healthy person they can be around bacteria and disease and not get sick, cause they are healthy. Plants are the same way. Plus that thick wood chip mulch separated me from the soil level where most bs retail and fungal diseases are. Whenever you stir up the ground by pulling weeds, tilling etc, you are bringing different diseases to the air are making the plant susceptible. I hope this helps 😁
I'm super interested in doing something like this in my back yard. I have about half an acre to work with, in North Louisiana. But I'm not sure what to start with first. I did my first garden this year which is a 50 x 20 garden and it is pumping out some produce. Do you have to replant all of those plants each year or do they come back naturally?
HI, where are you located in New Jersey? Are you near Newark? I will be there in September, can I visit your food forest? I am establishing a food forest in the Philippines and I want to get an idea from you.
+tcobbs2869 lol you will have one then if you want one!! Start with getting a thick mulch down if you can. If it start right now by doing some research. Find out what trees grow well to you locally, then find out what the problems pest and other disease problems. Next look up trees that are disease and pest resistant to those problems, and order them bare root. Then just get them in and don't be afraid to prune while it's young to get the structure you want in the future
Hey James, I’ve had my eye on your videos and there’s a plant I’ve been wanting to know the name of for a while. It is dead center in the front at 0:53. Is that dill?
Modern tomato varieties (and especially american) are too sweet due to consumer preference. I prefer older more acidic varieties which are also good for preserving. I dont think that most modern tomatoes are acidic enough for preservation on their own.
Sorry James, this comment was meant to be on your video on best tomato varieties. They have different names in different places thanx to the seed companies and their marketing. Of the varieties you mentioned I was familiar with one only. I am on the other side of the world and usually get my seeds from the local gardening network. Last year I planted seeds which allegedly originated from Italy, Serbia and Checkoslovakia. I know them by the name of the person who gave them to me. Compliments on a very nice garden, thoughtful work and you efforts to propagate good ideas.
+OlafGodredsson lol those were all extra plants that I grew for friends and people locally that just decided not to pick them up, so I just continued growing them in pots 😁
+jennifer wilson awesome! I will look into it. I have heard of some people growing it as an annual in a climate like mine. Thank you for the suggestion. Any others are appreciated 😁
Useful to know - looking at a triangular section of land I'd like to convert into a garden -(100*100)/2) Square feet - but I'd have to talk to my landlord, and get a riding lawnmower, or something to mow down the weeds.
Get some cardboard and chips - a lot of both and you could just layer it on top of the weeds/grass. Maybe start in one area and work around. Grass does try to keep coming back around the edges, though.
Um, said weeds are between 3 and 6 feet tall, if not taller, and are of the sort that like to reseed themselves fairly well, and the area is about 5,000 square feet - I don't think I have enough cardboard for that, let alone woodchips.
You’re a breath of fresh air. My 30 year old son thought I was going crazy when I had wood chips brought to my house. But after he tasted the fresh vegetables he’s on board!
James! You have the most beautiful good forest I’ve seen!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!! ❤
I have to review this video. 6 months into membership and found another teaching to study. Great Stuff. Hugs for TUCK....😇
James Just a FYI, I heard on an orchard podcast that mulching with Willow wood chips can help reduce scab and ceder rust. The trees in the trial had 60 percent less damage to disease than those not mulched with Willow.
WALK AND EAT YOUR MEAL AT THE SAME TIME. THAT IS EXCITING!! THE FOOD FOREST SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE LAWN.
Yeah its a lot of fun to be in. Wish I could share some of the bounty with you 😁
5 years in everything looking like the investments are maturing and paying off!
It really is wonderful to be outside, working to grow things that benefit us and benefit the environment. I would rather be in my backyard than anywhere else on earth.
This is one of the best food forests i've seen yet! Really impressive and inspiring!
+stephen twait thank you my friend! That was only the first part too, just dropped the second part tonight. The grapes are looking delish
Hey James, Just wanted you to know I appreciate the extra effort in the (video) product production quality lately. I think it will help your channel to grow a lot. Always love the tours and you spotlight videos.
Thanks bro that means a lot. I have put more time and effort into the videos. its nice to know people are noticing that.
Get an intense visceral reaction walking through your garden..your amazing truely. I draw much inspiration from your vids...gonna watch this again. Thank you James!
You nurtured this into a heavenly place
i can see how our 4th year is going to be abundant like you say, every year gets bigger and better for sure.
You know it bruh. Its hard to keep up with
Seriously beautiful. Great-looking system, James.
I don't wanna write your stuff for you, but "It's a good place to [bee]" at 2:00ish was right there :)
Just playing man, love all your vids, thank you for all the info and strategies!
You have really inspired me. Thank you for making these videos you'll be happy to know I started my own food forest a couple months ago.
Just found this amazing video! Thank you so much for this gem. I'm inspired :)
Beautiful food garden. Your own little Eden.
Yup! Thanks Cindy 😁
Good to see the old style walk thru video! The new style videos are good too, but I tend to enjoy the walk thru ones better. It kind of makes me feel like I am there walking around myself. The videos keep getting better and better as well my friend.
+a journey sustainable awesome! Thanked for that input I really appreciate it! Yeah, that's the idea like a first person point of view. On Virtual Reality though this would be crazy!
Great video! Accidentally clicked on it, but was intrigued by what I saw and watched the rest. I will be checking out your other posts. Thanks!
+Todd Fischer thank you!! lol that's funny, I'm happy you gave it a chance after you accidentally clicked the vid.
I appreciate the comment, I love interacting with the community
Hello ames I have been following you for a short while and have already learned some valuable tips.
Love the videos, you are an inspiration, great job, food looks great, I Gardening some, I want to start growing some fruit trees
Hey Tuck!!! 🥕🥕🥕🥕
Really love your food forest! Very inspirational.. I think the reason your apple tree is not doing so well is because you grew it from seeds. I think you can graft some branches & get better / different apples.
Can you recommend a book or web site that has planting guides to start planning sections for small plots that could be built over time
Dude you are inspiring. I’m starting mine now. Wondering how I keep this Bermuda grass out. Mulch and trees planted. Starting with blueberries next .
Great Looking food forest James.
Thanks Chris! I appreciate that 😁
Superb work it’s fire
Well done James
Looking great
Love the tour and your narration 😁
Say, do you have a video on how you started your food forest, or at least one where you explain how you started it?
do you till ?we have rocky clay, removing trees oaks types pine and cedars right now like what your doing it's about food. thanks walter
Hey James, I’m looking for some good foundational information on design of a food forest. I know nothing is set in stone and different climates have different designs. Really just looking for the basics of plant spacing organization and ratios(Perennial-annual, trees-shrubs-vines) when first starting out. Thanks
If anyone questions whether or not mulch uses up the nitrogen and leaves none for the plants this should show you that simply isn't true. Look at how GREEN those plants are especially the zucchini, tomatoes and cucumber leaves. That dark green=nitrogen. Great job as always thanks for the videos. Just starting our edible forest in Tennessee 8 acres(5 forested) and a blank slate
Exactly! I completely agree. I just made a video about that recently too.
Wow, very cool you should document it!
Watching this sure made me homesick for my food jungle in Florida. Your forest is looking fantastic. I was wondering if you have ever grown Anise Hyssop. Of all the plants I have grown for pollinators, it has performed the best both here in the mountains and in Florida. I'm in 6b, too. Most of Blue Ridge is Zone 7, but my exact location is considered 6b. I am slowly building up the soil here, but have very little sun due to so many large trees and the shadows from the ridge above us. Therefore, I can't grow as many veggies as I once did, but those that I do grow in sun spots are doing great. So proud of your achievements.
+Gardening With Puppies awe!! I remember watching your videos when they were there, with your sweet pups.
Nope I never have, but seeing what your saying about it I will be growing it next year 😁
That's the way to build it, ya can't make a better investment.
That stinks a little but I'm happy you still get some light to grow. People like us need at least some space, we have to be growing something.
Thank you so much, you have always been kind to me!
Thanks for the video! Very informative and inspiring. Some of the things you said sound like quotes from Paul G from Back to Eden. It might just be coincidence, but if you've seen his stuff then it would sound good if you gave him credit and cite him when you paraphrase him and quote him. Although, it's easy for me to say... I make the same mistake and don't always give credit when I'm using other people's ideas.
Love your video
Thank you, your sweet 😁
You should get a bee hive for your backyard and keep honey
I should!! Help increase in pollination too. I like the way you think!
Everything goes in cycles. That's how nature works.
Yes it does 😁
Wonderful garden! Do you think it's possible for someone who still works and livres in the city, to have a lot planted and let the Nature take care of It? Like going there every 15 days ...would love to know that's doable....😀
so much more concise about the food. thanks. Lee
PS Do you think it's best to take your new plants out of the containers as early as possible? Why were those new plants kept in pots so long? Conditioning? Climatizing? Acclimating?
wonderful video
+Parvathy Jayanthi Venukumar thank you 😁
Awesome vid!!! Thanks
Your welcome, thanks for watching 😁
What is your yellow cherry called? I have rainer, stella and just bought lapins. I'm in zone 7a north georgia. Sweet cherries aren't supposed to be grown here, apparently. They don't do well.🤷♀️ I thought I'd try anyway.
Resistance is Fertile
Great, informative video!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hi James I just knew you was going to eat the pear! Lol I want to ask your advice on how I can start a garden like yours on my property. My land is hardwood forest and I have cleared about a acre to build a cabin. My problem is its all river rock! Every were I step its a rock in all shapes and sizes. How would I even begin? Thank you so much!
Oh man I love your system. What is your lot size?
Thanks bro. The garden size is 67x52 Feet. And the lot of the property is about 1/3 of an acre.
Hi James I was wondering if the chickens would eat tradescantia weed ? We have an area we want to prepare for a food forest but there is a lot of wondering Willy growing.
Do you let the annual fruits / veggies self seed?
Are seedless grapes GMO?
the interesting thing in ecosystem design is 'approaching zero'...what % do u still import?
I wanna know what he has for a canopy layer all his trees are shorter
Fantastic plantation.! My understanding is that you do not use any sort of fertilizer. That you let the woodchips and other vegetation degrade into the soil, but presumably, it'll eventually become depleted, no.?.. So what do you do to maintain enough nutrients for young perennials and seasonal plants like tomatoes, etc.? Or do you pile on more chips.? Have to assume you have a large compost pile.? Do you grow enough to satisfy your needs.? Sorry about all the ????'s I'm an aspiring farmer with no experience whatsoever. I love what you've done and want to emulate the effort... Thanks.
Great video! Wondering, does this food forrest prevent fungi and bacterial diseases as well? E.g. Blight...
+Wessel van Keulen thank you! Yup! The way it does though is through the health of the soil. My soil is good from building over the years with organic no till practices. As a result the healthy soil results in healthy plants. And it's similar to a person. If you have a really healthy person they can be around bacteria and disease and not get sick, cause they are healthy. Plants are the same way. Plus that thick wood chip mulch separated me from the soil level where most bs retail and fungal diseases are. Whenever you stir up the ground by pulling weeds, tilling etc, you are bringing different diseases to the air are making the plant susceptible. I hope this helps 😁
I'm super interested in doing something like this in my back yard. I have about half an acre to work with, in North Louisiana. But I'm not sure what to start with first. I did my first garden this year which is a 50 x 20 garden and it is pumping out some produce. Do you have to replant all of those plants each year or do they come back naturally?
LOL ... my entire yard back + front is 30 x 60. Only annuals have to be planted every year.
HI, where are you located in New Jersey? Are you near Newark? I will be there in September, can I visit your food forest? I am establishing a food forest in the Philippines and I want to get an idea from you.
+Garden of Eden Organic Farm hi! I'm located in Toms River.
Yeah sure, you can visit the food forest 😁
Thank you
The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni how to go to your place from Newark?
The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni we willgo to your place today
I so want a food forest! However... I just get SO OVERWHELMED! Where do you start? As in baby step #1??
+tcobbs2869 lol you will have one then if you want one!! Start with getting a thick mulch down if you can. If it start right now by doing some research. Find out what trees grow well to you locally, then find out what the problems pest and other disease problems. Next look up trees that are disease and pest resistant to those problems, and order them bare root. Then just get them in and don't be afraid to prune while it's young to get the structure you want in the future
Hey James, I’ve had my eye on your videos and there’s a plant I’ve been wanting to know the name of for a while.
It is dead center in the front at 0:53. Is that dill?
Demon King cosmos mixed in with fennel?
Modern tomato varieties (and especially american) are too sweet due to consumer preference. I prefer older more acidic varieties which are also good for preserving. I dont think that most modern tomatoes are acidic enough for preservation on their own.
+Vihor Vetrov oh very interesting. Do you have any suggestions of your favorite older varieties?
Sorry James, this comment was meant to be on your video on best tomato varieties. They have different names in different places thanx to the seed companies and their marketing. Of the varieties you mentioned I was familiar with one only. I am on the other side of the world and usually get my seeds from the local gardening network. Last year I planted seeds which allegedly originated from Italy, Serbia and Checkoslovakia. I know them by the name of the person who gave them to me.
Compliments on a very nice garden, thoughtful work and you efforts to propagate good ideas.
do you have any squirrel problems?
Why do you plant in pots above perfectly good soil? Sorry, I don't get it :)
+OlafGodredsson lol those were all extra plants that I grew for friends and people locally that just decided not to pick them up, so I just continued growing them in pots 😁
Are those thornless raspberries?
No, thornless blackberries. Navaho Thornless blackberries. :) I think thats what you meant
Please plant some Moringa tree and eat them. You will thank me. Look into it.
+jennifer wilson awesome! I will look into it. I have heard of some people growing it as an annual in a climate like mine. Thank you for the suggestion. Any others are appreciated 😁
About how big is your Food Forest?
+Andrew Lockwood about 67x52 ft. But that with the greenhouse in there too and some space to hang out
Useful to know - looking at a triangular section of land I'd like to convert into a garden -(100*100)/2) Square feet - but I'd have to talk to my landlord, and get a riding lawnmower, or something to mow down the weeds.
Get some cardboard and chips - a lot of both and you could just layer it on top of the weeds/grass. Maybe start in one area and work around. Grass does try to keep coming back around the edges, though.
Um, said weeds are between 3 and 6 feet tall, if not taller, and are of the sort that like to reseed themselves fairly well, and the area is about 5,000 square feet - I don't think I have enough cardboard for that, let alone woodchips.
use a tractor clear it then use a pro-pain weeder once you have only dirt (also get your dirt wet for safty)
Plant one for you and one for the birds insects and small animals then you don’t have to spend all your time chasing them out of your garden
Where do you live?
I live in New Jersey, Zone 6 B 😁😁
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no seeds = not food