I'm Changing The Way I Garden...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- It's been a crazy ride the last few years, and it's time that I change things up at bit. I've decided it's time to try some new things and leave some things behind...
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Kevin, you've been one of the absolute most influential voices in our quest to learn and enjoy gardening and homesteading. Wherever the channels go, we'll follow. Thanks for all the great stuff over the years. Take care of yourself, bro!
Means a ton to hear this my friend
Who's Kevin?
@@AoideTavishEric
@@AoideTavish the man running the channel.... founder of Epic Gardening, Kevin Espiritu.
@@humanbeing1168 who's Eric?
I'm excited to see the new members, but one thing I love about your channels and even Jacques, is the ability to make mistakes and laugh about them. I don't love the idea of having "experts" if it becomes too serious. I like the fun and loose educational videos that you and your current team provide. I'm still very hopeful that it will stay that way. Stay happy and heathy out there my friend.
Definitely won't! That is a HUGE piece we need...the fun and humility of the garden.
Agree 100%! The corn and eggplant costumes gotta stay 😂
And... Greg Poochy Johnson 🙃
@@CleverCassandra the hot pepper AMA lives rent free in my brain
Well said! That’s what brought me in very recently
Totally agree! The looseness and giving info but not in a stuffy way and learning as you go and showing all the wins and losses is so appreciated. I love the authentic feel of this channel!!
OG epic gardening subscriber here! You've gotta do another month long survival challenge with your new homestead this year, I feel that challenge brought you close to your community and your garden. ❤️ Here's to another great year Kevin!
Good idea!
Yes, for sure. What did you learn last time that you can apply this year to another challenge?
Same. It will be interesting to see how the garden has changed from the last time he did it and maybe implement the things he didn't have last time. Wasn't this before Kevin had chickens as he traded some potatoes for eggs, if i am remembering right?
@@AnyKeyLady pretty sure you're right! I think he'll be much better supplied with protein and should be able to fish and barter for meat should he need it.
Your humble attitude definitely has been a contribution to your success. You took the risk of being a face of gardening content and you don't need to be the best in any category but the fact you know how to inspire has always been the key in people wanting to hear your thoughts and opinions
Appreciate you
This! Gardening is so much trial and error and I love his can-do attitude.
I hope you don’t stop making videos on container gardening. Many of the ones I used to watch bought lands and have departed from small space gardening. I can always go back to your old videos but I feel like there’s still so much to learn about container
gardening that very few TH-camrs (legit ones anyway) cover.
We have a huge guide coming out soon on EG!
OG epic gardener! Remembering when you had to squeeze in between those raised beds at the old place.
My feet hurt thinking about it!
You have room to create a food forest! I love the way James Prigione grows vegetables and berries among his fruit trees. Your climate is very different than his in New Jersey, so I would love to see what you do with the idea.
Yes! More people in different zones so your channel’s apply to everyone and not just the tropical climate growers. Yes! Farm to table is a great thing. We’ve all grown all this stuff, now what the heck do you do with it? I’m here for it and look forward to it all.
Looking forward to it! With Botanical Interests in the mix I’d love to see some insight into the large-scale production and seed saving! We all know how to save a handful of seeds here and there in our own gardens but gaining an understanding of the “industrial” scale of seed production would be really neat!
Will show more!
Kevin, just think of how well-positioned you were to ride that rocket. That was the result of hard work, man. I can't tell you how many of your videos have shown up as "optional content" in my Hort classes at Oregon State. That's a job well done. I was in a similar position in my work but I had to take a sabbatical a little over a year ago. We did the hard thing and then things had to shift. It's OK. You're transitioning from be a founder to starting to hand over the reins and build something sustainable. It's a natural and necessary transition for every organization. Have fun. 💚💚💚
Honored to hear we're showing up in hort material
feels like you just had that shower built yesterday. the homestead looks amazing, Kevin. So intentional, so organized, so aesthetically pleasing. Cant wait to see all the growth to come. Im so proud.
Thank you so much Stacy
OG epic gardening subscriber here 7 years or so. It has been neat to not only watch you grow but also to show that you can change things up. I have seen so many people feel like once something is planted it must stay that way always. Keep growing, we'll be here watching, learning, and cheering you on.
Love to hear! You're a true OG
Kevin, this is great news! I love your collaboration videos, I miss the weekly videos we got from Chris! I'm totally down for you sharing the burden my dude! I'm super down for that change especially if it leads to even more informative videos each week. I totally get you are to busy to provide constant informative videos-share the burden!! Bring in the new faces with their own gardening views!
Kevin, you are absolutely inspirational! Been a fan of yours for years now, and I can't thank you enough for all you have been doing and continue to do to promote gardening. We all need to be doing homesteading/gardening as much as possible around the world. Thanks for setting a stellar example, and also for helping me and so many others get through these tough times with your superb gardening advice, and lovely positivity!!! Glad you recognized the need to delegate, take it a little easier, and take good care of yourself. Eating mostly plants, especially those that come straight out of your own plot of land, is KEY. So looking forward to seeing you here as you have time. ❤
You’ve been so relatable for a new gardener like myself. I find it admirable that you are making changes to the channel and thinking about your team’s longevity and your personal needs. We will always follow you, no worries about adding new faces! I’m in zone 6a and love the different zones that other creators have input on. Good luck in the garden!
I agree!
Oh agree, im 10b, and hes one of the only channels i watch bc we can garden together for the most part, im tropical and hes no humidity loool
You’ve done a great job with the Epic business line. With so much success yourself, you’ve never tried to hold on to it for only you. Great leaders see the value in others and let them shine and that’s what you’ve done and continue to do. I hope this takes you farther than you can imagine and you keep being a blessing to others.
I think it’s awesome you’re utilizing more people! I think it would be even more awesome if you went to their locations and actually worked with them!
In 2020 we bought 27 acres of serenity in the amazing Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Along with my father-in-law, we built 2 beautiful homes and we are now moving forward with our gardening and homesteading adventure! Your 2 channels have helped me tremendously thus far, and I'm certain you will only continue to help us in our new endeavors. Thank you to the entire Epic Family, your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.
Hey Kevin, I'm glad you are taking a look into what *truly* makes you excited and happy to talk about and focusing into that for the videos you are in. All areas of gardening can be interesting but certain things just makes a person psyched to talk about it. I think what draws most people to a channel is the infectious happiness a person exudes over their passion and you are great at that. When running a large channel like this one, it seems it can become overwhelming when so many people want some many different types of content that maybe you aren't super confident about or ,maybe at times, aren't all that "excited" to get into at the time. So, this "shift", I guess, where you get other people involved to talk about their happy passion area is awesome. It lets you take care of yourself better, focus on your exact passions (with the added benefit of maybe learning from an expert in a new area) and also doing "right" by the subscribers with our many wants. I hope that makes sense and I am excited for you and how it all pans out :)
Freakin' Plant Daddy livin' my dream. My favorite part of this is that it's not how it all started. People don't realize how quickly the garden changes over a few years when you just keep plugging away.
Lookin' so good!
Love what's going on and how the Epicverse is growing. Looking forward to the other voices being a part of what you're doing, too. 🤘🏼
Honestly, the videos I like the most from the gardening channels are when people explore different things. I know how to grow lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, etc. I'm excited for the changes.
I think this will be a much better positive change, not just for you but the company too.
If you are not able to have fun in the garden because you are constantly thinking about the work aspect, it can create burn out.
Now that you have a bigger team, it allows you to be more creative with the videos but also have more fun in designing the mature garden.
My favorite videos are the ones where you and Jacques are laughing and having fun. Making sure that you are enjoying the process and enjoying the journey is definitely most important. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us.
I love that we’re gonna be seeing more varied types of videos-especially the recipes. Growing your own stuff is one thing, but it’s nice to learn how to cook/bake it too 😊 I’m relatively new to the channel but happy to be here!
I love this channel and how Epic has grown. Thank you Kevin! How about a series of fruit guilds in that open area? It's a concept most gardeners could adopt and I understand increases success in virtually all climates. Most folks don't have the space for a food forest but could do a food forest edge or strip. Looking forward to your native easement garden. Yay!
Kevin, the TH-cam algorithm blessed me with your channels about a month ago and since then I’ve been binging all of your content since about 3 years ago and enjoying every minute of it. I particularly love this channel, epic homesteading, as following your journey and hearing your thoughts on developing your homestead is amazing.
I can absolutely imagine maintaining a certain face or style as you do on Epic Gardening is exhausting and I think bringing more hosts into the mix is a fantastic move, for all of the reasons mentioned and especially your health. Take as much time and do as much restructuring as you need! We will continue to support epic gardening as the great source of information you have made it and continue to follow your journey here! Much love
moved into a house with an actual yard just before the year ended
so excited to actually be able to put the knowledge you've gifted us throughout the years to good use!
(ad a minimal balcony garden before, but so excited to be able to actually grow thing sin ground/buy some of those birdies beds finally!)
I’m excited for the experimental videos and new faces. BUT I give kudos to you because you have a special ability to connect through the screen in a very personable and fun way while being so natural. Your personality and passion shines. You created a brand that is so approachable. I often get really intimidated with some of the other gardening channels that get technical without all the fun. My favorite videos I’ve watched over and over and recommend to others is the in ground composting and greywater system. Thank you for sharing your journey and mad respect for your desire to expand and future proofing. ❤
I remember finding this channel after I started playing Stardew Valley in 2019, when my curiosity for gardening began. It's been amazing to see all of your visions come together-- the first raised beds in the front yard, the coop, and the pond??!! Not to mention Kehlani's garden?!? Was that a fever dream???! lmao
You've definitely accomplished the goal of getting more people to grow and connect with nature, and this is such a beautiful thing!! It's evident that you and the team do everything with love, and it's just as important to give yourselves the same care. We enjoy what you create because making mistakes is part of the fun of learning. I've learned so much from everyone on this channel and I'm so excited to hear that you're planning on working with native plants!! Native plants, more fruits, different zones, whatever it is, we love to see the plant daddy level up to the plant father of a garden empire 😭🤣 Thanks for all the juicy knowledge, health first!! 💚🌞
Kevin, I'm so excited to see what/who you have coming. One of the best things about your channels is that you acknowledge you aren't the last word and you've always been willing to collaborate with others to contribute to your vision. Thank you for teaching us so much! I look forward to seeing new people to help you on this journey. More colder zone gardeners (4 or cooler) would be so awesome for us northern folk! Love all you do! Thanks for being open and continuing to grow!
Hi Kevin! It's been a great experience following your channel from when you were in the old place. I'm from San Diego (92154) so I love to hear your ideas because we pretty much share the same type of climate. I am an avid gardener; though I cater more to orchids, I'm now into sustainable container gardening. It gives me a certain high to be able to pick tomatoes, potatoes, onions, okra, bell peppers, calamansi and some garlic too!I remember bugging my husband to go buy some work castings at your warehouse because that's close to where we live, not realizing that it is a warehouse!
Anyway, I'm glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself mentally and physically. I shall continue to watch your channels, regardless.
Thank you for all the incredible, amazing information you have provided the world with your knowledge! Gardening is very therapeutic for me, and you have fueled my love for it!
grow more flowers!!!!!! I would love to join your team and talk about container gardening over here in NYC. my mom is a Caribbean-born fierce gardener. She loves planting veggies and peppers and flowers so many flowers. I wish I could show you.
You’re looking great, seems like you’re feeling great, too. Always appreciate your openness. As a gardener who lost 40lbs last year (in large part thanks to this hobby), it’s always good to have friends on the journey!
Love what you all do and so ready to welcome the new faces you're bringing on. Bring on the fun! We love all the goofy stuff and all the great gardening and homesteading info.
Keep on growing, Kevin!
Kevin, I've been watching since 2017 and I have no words to express how much you have guided me and taught me on my growing journey. I know I'm not the only one. Give yourself time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Also give yourself grace.. you're human and need to be easy on yourself ❤
Kevin, I've been around since the days of micro greens, and urban raised bed/ grow bag garden 🌿 I'm here to tell you that the mission is being fulfilled, the garden, the team, and you have incredibly evolved, and you're allowed to be a human! We're all proud of you. We see you. And we give you permission to put your life first and evolve the brand however you think is best for you. You make sure you're cultivating your LIFE to it's best 🌿 🤗 Thank you for all the fantastic knowledge, experience, and fun times you've shared over the years.
How about doing a permaculture-style food forest?
And yes I wholeheartedly support you putting in a native plant garden in your parking strip!
I have never been more inspired to garden than from watching you over the past 3 years. I’m so grateful for your transparency and honesty in your gardening, homesteading , and personally. You look fabulous and happy to see you’re in a good place. Happy gardening!
It has been, and continues to be, so much fun watching you, the epic crew, and the homestead grow over the years. I started watching when you were starting your epic dragon fruit journey which was I don’t even know how many years ago😂 I remember being so thrilled when you bought the homestead and watching the process of clearing out the Bermuda grass, introducing Jacque, building the compost bins, setting up solar and water, building the epic pond, and raising the epic chickens. You have been a major inspiration for me to get out and garden, fail miserably, and try again all while enjoying the journey. I’m excited to see what epic adventures this year will bring!💚
I like these videos where it feels like a conversation
Do what you love Kevin! We're here for it 🙌🏽
Your openness in a previous video about stress and anxiety and how you felt after the loss of your chicken has helped me a lot dealing with my own stress and the recent death of a pet chicken. Similarly with your health/weight loss journey, I'm on a very similar path towards health this year and it's inspiring seeing what you've been doing!
Excited to see what you implement in the upcoming year. For some additional ideas for your strip by the sidewalk I highly recommend you look into Lauren Springer's The Undaunted Garden. She is well known for creating her "Hell Strips" of native plantings that can survive with minimal care.
You're becoming the LVMH of the gardening world! I am so happy about the diverse team you're putting together!
I personally LOVED it when you started expanding on more zones on the gardening channel. Glad you are doing better and look forward to the content this year!
I am here in Humboldt and am an OG, old gal who has been watching you for years. I am still trying to grow ginger and eventually will succeed! You have encouraged me and given me lots of appreciated tips. I received and love the six cells and trays! Thank goodness I can reuse these over & over. I have followed your success and am glad you are doing so well. Keep on posting so we can keep on growing
Your willingness to share gardening knowledge via yourself and others make your channels true treasures. Take care of yourself and your staff to guard that treasure wisely. You have no idea the impact you have had in all our lives. Thank you.
I'm looking forward to your native plant nature strip, and I would love to see even more fruit trees added to the orchard 😁
I actually can't remember how many years I've been watching your channel on and off.
It got me through some pretty tough times, especially as I've simply not had time or health to get out into my own garden to set it up as I want.
I love the humour, the down to earth personalities, the acceptance that 'failure' happens in a garden and that not everything you plant will work out.
I hope you (and Jacques) get some rest and much more enjoyment out of spreading the load of the teaching and encouraging.
I'll still be watching, and hopefully, I'll get back into my own garden armed with all the extra knowledge I'm gleaning from you all. I really appreciate your patience in sharing so much information and adventures with us.
❤️ from one of your 🇦🇺 fans
The boys did a fine job laying out your surprise garden path & experimental garden. That path looks great with all the little scenic patches! You got yourself a little piece of heaven! Kevin you just need to relax, go slow, & sit back! It seems like you are over estimating what should be, could be, and want to be. Slow down, nothing is certain in life! ❤
Kevin your reach to the world has reached all the way down to the South of the South Pacific (New Zealand). I've been watching and lurking since 2019 so not quite OG subscriber. Everything you & your team does is amazing and great to watch. May your growth be continued not just within the continental USA!
Eric, to quote the advice given to me by a friend: 'Your health is your wealth'. So everything begins with being healthy. Love the changes in the garden layout. You are major league, so the new look adds to your credibility. You are looking forward for your own and your teams success. I am wishing you the best.
Been here since the first telling of your "cucumber story" that started this gardening journey for you. Go Team Epic. 😊
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KEVIN! Thank you so much for the inspiration, motivation, & courage to garden! We appreciate your sacrifice & dedication you've put into Epic Gardening! I'm so sorry for the health scare and grateful you are back to where you want to be!!! Very excited about upcoming projects! 💕😊 If you're visiting local homesteads in SD come visit me!! I'm im Jamul!
One stone fruit tree you should plant is a Spice Zee Nectaplum, it has become my favorite! The leaves are purple with pops of green, bright pink flowers and the fruit is like a nectarine, peach, and plum mixed together. I've been watching for many years. I'm not sure I liked the fish eye. It made me dizzy but understand that was the best way to show us the garden of our dreams. Can't wait to see what else you do in the orchard.
I’m a proud epic gardening OG. Started following you just before the pandemic and like many others my interest in gardening took off during the pandemic. It all started with your dragonfruit videos at your the old house. Watched those videos over and over again and I was able to successfully grow and harvest my own dragonfruit. Always look forward to new content you out out. Keep up the good work!
Just going outside and getting your hands dirty is so oddly soothing. I cant wait until Spring.
I started watching you because I was interested in how to make my (very) small space grow enough food to supplement what I have to purchase. While you have seriously outgrown anything I could manage on my small patch of ground I still enjoy watching the progress you are making. I can almost take small bit of knowledge and modify it for my needs. What I would LOVE to see in the unused space you have is some experimentation with keyhole gardening. I live in a condo and can't install a rainwater catch system. I don't have enough area for a dedicated compost bin. I don't have monetary resources for much other than passive. I can't spare any space to try this on my own and risk a season's worth of food. I would love to see how this system works for real and you are never afraid to show what works and what doesn't.
Hi Kevin. Jess from Root & Refuge was talking about seed starting and really gave Botanical Interests and you a nice plug! I thought you'd like to know. Anyway, I've been watching your videos for at least 7 years and maybe longer. I think you do an awesome job. You have to evolve and you have to have a life besides just this. That girlfriend of yours needs attention! Nobody can do it all and it isn't healthy to try to be the entire company when you are as big as you are. There's such a thing as spreading yourself too thin. Still love how you delve into your various topics and keep it real. Thanks for all you do. I no longer live near San Diego and have moved to the Boise area but still find you relevant and I've been gardening mostly 50 years.
I found some Biotanical Interests seeds at my local nursery just yesterday! Was dealing with some bad news and they cheered me up so much, bought a whole stack!! Funny how seeds from a company owned by someone you don't know but admire and support can brighten a very bad day!
I’ve been a follower for about 5 years now. I grew up gardening but I’ve learned so many new things from you and your channel! I love that you’re getting back into your passions and filming videos that inspire YOU and that YOU enjoy. The authenticity will shine and I think it’ll be even more rewarding. I can’t wait to see what’s coming for you in 2024! Wishing you all the best in your health journey as well 🤍
Thank you!
You should tour Garden Answer, Laura’s, Garden! 🤞🏼That would be such a good colab!❤️
We will!
I really appreciate the native hell strip. Since you are such a huge plant influencer and now own a seed company, I honestly believe you could vastly improve our gardening world by making that seed company solely sell native plants and only ship to the areas those seeds are native to based on buyers shipping addresses.
You have the platform and the resources. We all know your channel and businesses bring in a lot of money (we saw the news vid on TH-cam). If you really wanna make a huge positive impact, native plants is it.
I recommend communicating with Joey from Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t and Kyle from Native Habitat Project. They are excellent resources for sure.
And finally, just to drive the point home: natives help all of our native pollinators so much more than any other non native species can provide. They also help our local ecosystem and climate. They feed our local monarch migrations on the west coast and feed our local birds and insects which are so vital to our plants in so many ways.
So I strongly encourage you to help be that driving force since at this point your company is nationwide and you have a reach like no other.
I have learned so much about gardening form watching not only you, but all of the other gardener's you've introduced on the channel. My mom is a life long gardener and saw my less than one year old garden for the first time this weekend and gasped, saying it was a miracle that we've had so much success! Thank you for continuing to spread your knowledge and introducing us to more gardeners to learn from!
Seasons change, we change and thing are changing all around us. Change means new growth and new opportunities for you Kevin. Here's wishing you all the best this year.❤
Hi Kevin. I've been watching your videos for 5-7 years. They are so enjoyable. I'm in hot Fresno, so I'm looking forward to your showcasing new native plant garden strip. For the front yard, if it were mine I would love some fruit trees, paths and perhaps a peacefully fountain and seating area. It's nice to hide from urban noise . Keep up the learning , and educating.
A garden never is finished. Enjoy it and have fun. Love your channel.
“It’s cold in San Diego…” 😂 meanwhile in Iowa we’ve gotten a foot of snow today and temps will plummet to -17F this week. Love the new paths, Kevin! Great updates.
I support it completely, "Eric" and love and appreciate you wanting to build something bigger and better to help more people.
You have totally influenced me to garden. Everything was so productive last year that I couldn't keep up. I am still burned out from watering everyday for months by hand and the harvest with a full time job! Definitely need to set up a drip system and not plant as much. My freezers and cabinets are still busting a gut with produce even with giving so much sway to family, friends, coworkers snd neighbors!😊
So glad you’ve been able to take better care of yourself Kev xx
It’s good to see that focus on joyful gardening again. Super pleased to see you letting your team support ya instead of shouldering all the stress yourself. I have been watching for 4-5 years now and it’s been great to see your ideas and team evolve. ❤️
Do what you gotta do to take care of yourself. I seem to hit a wall every winter and come back in the spring, which I suppose is what nature does, even tho I’m also in SD and we can keep gardening. I was determined to not drop the ball again, but with everything else going on in life, the garden went on the back burner and I just completely dropped it. Also dealing with health and personal, I decided to be ok with it, and went out the other day to find a full bed of cilantro and lettuce that self seeded, some other beds FULL of bell peppers and Birds Eye chilies and a tangerine tree full of fruit. Instead of pure excitement I felt stress. So I’m not going to drop it all, but I am hoping to just do what needs to be done as time permits so I can get back to enjoying it as a part of my life and not as such a laborious never ending JOB.
I was too weary to clean up in the fall and let everything go to seed instead of rotating a new crop in. Instead of feeling guilty or overwhelmed I decided to just enjoy the blooms I never would have experienced. Celery flowers attract the tiniest pollinators.🥰
OG epic girl here. Have loved your videos! We’re always learning about gardening and that’s some of the fun for me. I’m so excited for the homestead!! Would love to see experimental stuff. So excited for you and the team. Artichokes are looking good, so green! By the way, there is a topical stabilizer for DG in case the wheelbarrow digs into the DG. It’s going to be so cool to meet new people and see tours of places you’ve researched. Cheers Kevin and thanks for putting so much effort in your videos.
For that last space, a food forest seems like it would be right up your alley! Adding perennial vegetables and herbs as shrubs, some berry shrubs and a nice spot for you to relax. For sure something that I want to create once I have the space for it!
❤ this! You can only know what you want, from experiencing life, and seeing from that experience things you work for you, what what doesn't. So that's why I love your channels so very much, because you let us in on your experience, the good and bad, and we get to learn right along with you in our own personal journey. I found you in March 2020 and have stayed because you offer great content, but it is your attitude that makes it worthwhile. I've loved all of the people you have introduced me to, but it is your vision that keeps it fresh and exciting to watch. Keep taking good care of yourself, and you will never run out of ideas and people to create great things with. And keep on growing, Kevin!!! 🎉
Wow, so excited to see what you've got coming up this year! I have to say, when you talked about the skunks invading our garlic bed I fully commiserated. Skunks have been the bane of my garden for about two years now. I'm mostly a container gardener so chicken wire has saved me, and they have seemed to gravitated to other spaces. But then the feral cats and rats and squirrels have definitely tried to pick up the slack!! Oh well!
First found your channel when i was looking for indoor plant care. When you were at your old place. Your homestead is so nice, did such a good job. Happy to see you are getting into native flowers. I turned my front lawn away from grass and planted flowers and shrubs. Looks so much better and less maintenance.
You should seriously consider a deep wood chip mulch for your chickens. I started out about 3 years ago with a flock (12 hens with a rooster added last year) and put down about 12 inches of wood chips in their run. It's like a carbon diaper for their nitrogen rich poop and they are constantly scratching and turning it. If you dig down in my run now, there is amazing compost. The best part is that there is almost zero maintenance and absolutely no odor. The wood chips (from chipdrop) suck up everything and use the chickens for tillage.
One of the best things we can do for others is admit when we are struggling - it lets other know that it's ok. Making mistakes and failing is exactly how we learn and that's evident to anyone who gardens. Because I cam across your videos, I'm not planting a large part of my yard (1/2 acre) as a native species/pollination friendly area and am looking forward to even getting Canadian Wildlife Federation backyard certified! We've also branched out out veg gardening and have had our best years yet! Keep on doing what you do best and sharing your love of nature.
I'm not sure if you've ever thought of this, but what if you visited viewers gardens (even locally!)? You could riff on how to make things better, get inspiration yourself and just get to experience the joy that you bring to others through gardening, filling your cup back up
If it wasn't for you I would not have started container gardening. I bought seeds from Botanical Interests this year, I bought a bunch of flower seeds, trying to create a eco system, get more pollinators. The reason I mention this is because it has so many flowers that are deer resistant and where I live there are lots of deer who like to eat my garden. Thank you Kevin and keep going.
Yes! Would love to see a pollinator wildflower planting on your hellstrip!! Awesome can’t wait to see that!
Kevin! I’m so excited for these upcoming projects. I found you in the beginning when I was interested in hydroponics for a project at my school (I’m a teacher ❤). I have watched you and your skills and garden grow and fell in LOVE with your content. I’ve always loved to grow flowers, my Mom taught me young, but I’ve expanded to edibles, houseplants, snd succulents. I have loved following your journey. Jacques is awesome, too! I’m here for it all! Be well and thank you. I’m gonna KEEP ON GROWING! ❤❤❤❤
I've been following you on and off ever since you were first on The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson. You've had quite a garden journey.
I love the idea of countless cross over episodes and community building. Thanks for letting us grow with you, Kevin. And dont let the algorithm run your life. Numbers are just numbers, the real people behind the numbers care about what you're doing. ❤
OG Epic here. Love the update and happy to hear that you are taking care of yourself. I feel that doesn’t get talked about enough these days and I applaud you for knowing when to rest.
I think this new season will be your best yet and I am looking forward to seeing where you go and what you do this year!
Kevin! I think the additions have been great and I very much look forward to them all. You, however, like it or not, ARE the Epic Gardener. If you are not fully present introing, outroing, commenting, etc. it just won't be the same. Please do continue to be present to maintain the Epic Gardening "company culture" if you will. You and Jacques have made an amazing pair and have set steep expectations for Epic Gardening content. I'm sure there are others out there that can blend right in while still bringing their own special something to the mix but please be picky and listen to viewer feedback. I love you guys!
Well stated!
Happy and hear for the new year and happier Kevin
Good luck, Kevin, on the new you and Happy New Year!🎉
Hey Kevin! Love the new paths! Consider putting down 6ish inches of wood chips in the chicken coop and run for deep bedding since they love there full time. It’ll help keep the birds healthier and smell less. Justin Rhodes on TH-cam has some great videos on this! Wishing the epic garden another great season!
I'm an OG! Love to have been part of the journey then and moving forward! 😊
Not quite an OG but I found your houseplant videos pre-Covid and stuck around for the rest. Excited to see houseplants again and for all the other exciting stuff in store!
Happy New Year! I am here for all of your content, new faces and all the talent your bring our way. Thx 💚
For that area you are making plans for, what about a gazebo and mixed plantings of trees, berry bushes, and vines around the gazebo itself, veggies sporadically planted in beds with flowers. Just a big mish mash of perennial edibles and plants for beauty. No rows, just kind of random. Just a thought. Love how beautiful your new paths came out. Looking forward to the new year.
It’s always seed shopping season! I have loved your guests over the past couple of years so happy to see what’s coming.
I love the new paths, Kevin. I'm a bit obsessive about garden paths and yours really make the garden look great.
Thank you Erin!
I’m all for this growth and relaxed/changed effort.
We have been watching you for a few years. Jacques and you bring unique videos. I know you deal with so much with business expanding but I was wondering if you ever thought of putting together a”epic gardening” club for your followers which would be divided in local branches. The aim would be to build local communities of gardeners who would help one another. Many things happen that make people fail, get discouraged and abandon their efforts etc etc…often it’s because people are isolated. They watch great videos like yours but it’s not enough without fellow gardeners nearby with whom to share experiences, help etc etc . You have such a great audience, maybe one day you could think of putting a platform together so members could progress more in the “epic gardening” experience that you have started years ago… thank you anyway for your enthusiasm.
Hope y’all have an amazing year!!! ❤ excited to see how this channel will grow!
Gotta have you come out to the reservation when my garden is all finished!
I’m here for it! What makes you happy makes us happy! Thank you for also teaching others that personal wellness is important!
(Semi OG here, came along before the move.)