I can't believe this happened...

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2021
  • "Sometimes it will hail on your crops and rain on your parade..."
    Merchandise: jamesprigioni.com
    Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/thegardeningchannelwithjamesprigioni
    MY FAVORITE GARDEN PRODUCTS 🧰 💯
    → Birdies Raised Beds: COUPON CODE: TUCK lets.growepic.co/jamesprigioni
    →Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/2z7NIRQ
    → Sulfur Dust for Fungal Diseases: amzn.to/2VETaXP
    → UV Resistant Marker: amzn.to/3oUevXb
    → 40% Shade Cloth- amzn.to/3vrAYNF
    → Garden Straw Mini: bit.ly/gardenstraw
    → Coco Coir: amzn.to/3uAyV9J
    → Vermiculite: amzn.to/311woeH
    →Perlite: amzn.to/33uUJHQ
    →Mykos Pure Mycorrhizal Inoculant: amzn.to/2WCZfRX
    →6 Mil Greenhouse plastic: amzn.to/39m1YCQ
    →Row Cover: amzn.to/2GR12h5
    →Neem Oil: amzn.to/2NgXfta
    →Insect Netting: amzn.to/2DbJ9I7
    →BT Spray for Brassicas: amzn.to/3erdkss
    →Pruners I use: amzn.to/2QsNCtT
    →Tomato Clips: amzn.to/2YxoaGr
    →Square Foot Gardening Book: amzn.to/3bUwCVo
    →My Boots amzn.to/2NZq5Pe
    ALSO FIND ME ON
    →Facebook: / jamesprigionigardening
    →Twitter: / jamesprigioni
    →Instagram: / jamesprigioni
    →Contact: (Business Only) thefranchisse3@gmail.com
  • แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต

ความคิดเห็น • 2.6K

  • @candyrighetti9725
    @candyrighetti9725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Thanks!

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Thanks Candy!! Me and Tuck really appreciate it 😁🐕❤️

    • @murphy13295
      @murphy13295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@jamesprigioni James , 8:10 , out door ultra sonic rodent and pest control devices might mitigate the squirrels . Probable work best if employed just before nut harvest . The type that vary the frequencies have highest consumer ratings .

    • @jaykent1836
      @jaykent1836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Squirrel Gumbo!!!

    • @cassandraqcassandraq5510
      @cassandraqcassandraq5510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Liquify some Irish Spring soap and spray it on tree. Critters got everything including my deer proof flowers here so Im dojng Irish Spring since commercial repellants didnt wirk3.

    • @kellyc2425
      @kellyc2425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jamesprigioni please tell us what variety of orange is that you're able to grow???

  • @rhuffstedtler
    @rhuffstedtler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +626

    James cracks me up. “I’m really upset, but first this is awesome, and this is awesome, and this is awesome, here’s the thing that upset me, but this is awesome, and this is also awesome, and here’s another thing that’s awesome.”

    • @gardeningwithcaitlin
      @gardeningwithcaitlin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was thinking that too!! Haha

    • @ajb.822
      @ajb.822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      He is the best role model ! One of the best that one could get their kids to emulate :) !

    • @Dominique03
      @Dominique03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @AJ Burton So true. 👍🤗 I just love watching his channel because he’s such a nice and positive person.

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Haha 🤦‍♂️

    • @theartsyintuitive
      @theartsyintuitive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Hes got the best attitude.

  • @matthewbrooks1589
    @matthewbrooks1589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Tuck might be 11 years old, but that little dog eats SO many vegetables that I think he will live forever.

    • @c.kainoabugado7935
      @c.kainoabugado7935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep healthiest pup I kno!

    • @Handlesarestupid702
      @Handlesarestupid702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I agree! This guy is supporting his microbiome

    • @stevetackettt906
      @stevetackettt906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Tuck plants as many seeds as James does 🤣

    • @13c11a
      @13c11a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I hope he does. He's terrific.

    • @christines2787
      @christines2787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I'm a collie person now, but I have had terriers. They are perpetual puppies, right up until age 15 or so. Wonderful companions. My terrier slowed down a bit at 15, but didn't get frail until about 17, and she lived till almost 18

  • @tomkasperski2917
    @tomkasperski2917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If everybody could grow a garden like you, the world would be a better place…

  • @Howwerelivingfishing
    @Howwerelivingfishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    You’re a more patient man than me. I would’ve made those squirrels my dinner lol

    • @Annastasia666
      @Annastasia666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      WITH FULL ON X'S IN THEIR EYES........!!

  • @MistyMoma
    @MistyMoma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I laughed so much. James, you are like a kid showing of your new toys. “Come, look at this , this is so cool. And this, and this,,, lol. Beautiful. 🙏🏼🇨🇦🌊🧙🏼‍♀️🛶🍁🐉🐉💖💕

    • @dianebelew4394
      @dianebelew4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      True! He sounds like a little boy at Christmas time showing off all his presents!

    • @stellaq3306
      @stellaq3306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love that about him. His enthusiasm spreads.

    • @tonyajones1478
      @tonyajones1478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I JUST LOVE 💞 HIS 🤗JOY 🤗I CAN'T WHAT WAIT TO START MY 20 LARGE POTTED VEGETABLE GARDEN 😊 DETROIT MI.😎✌️

    • @charmainegreene2178
      @charmainegreene2178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love him so much. Such a sweet guy

    • @Serel25
      @Serel25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Warms my heart ❤️

  • @mistyriennett5902
    @mistyriennett5902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    You young man are a joy to watch. All your information is so helpful. Your sweet disposition and positive outlook is a blessing.

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      And you Misty Riennett are a very kind person. Your words of encouragement are a light in the comments and a blessing to this whole TH-cam platform, me and Tuck as well as everyone else here appreciate you ❤️

  • @lorisuenetherda2175
    @lorisuenetherda2175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Hey James. I grow a couple variety of hazelnuts and discovered I can pick them green (almost ripened) before the squirrels go after them. They ripen and pop out after picked in the greenhouse where they are safe from those clever squirrels. Best wishes to you. The apples and grapes look delicious. I want to try oranges. Thank you for your energy and the value you bring!

  • @rachelfrees1268
    @rachelfrees1268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If one has never had an apple off the tree, they have never really eaten an apple. Your garden is the best. I love your energy and enthusiasm.👏👏👏

  • @jacksaffell3981
    @jacksaffell3981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Hi James. Hope you like this: "Try, fail. Try again, fail better." I've been gardening for 40 years and hiccups are just part of life. Good job. Great videos.

  • @literallytraeger8222
    @literallytraeger8222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    My family comes from an area where 70% of the world's hazelnuts are produced. All the trees are about 5 feet tall to control the factors like pollination and pest control. Your large hazelnut tree is beautiful, but I would consider trying to keep some smaller to better cover them from squirrels

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That's interesting. It would take a lot of pruning but I like the idea of smaller trees, would be much easier to manage

    • @logosfocus
      @logosfocus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      b-b-bonsai 🌳

    • @SkywatcherSandra
      @SkywatcherSandra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great advice. Thanks. HUGS and GOD bless you all 🤗.

    • @sistitulasi
      @sistitulasi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where do you come from?

    • @noneofyourbusiness2253
      @noneofyourbusiness2253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sistitulasi Maybe its Turkey.

  • @Kittens_Cats_Karma
    @Kittens_Cats_Karma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tuck likes veggies and that is why so healthy. He is an adorable dog thinking of the future by burying his pepper....cute...

  • @deborahwilliamson1486
    @deborahwilliamson1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely love seeing Tuck in the garden with you. He puts a smile on my face.
    Keep up the good work Tuck!!!

  • @acresofloveliness
    @acresofloveliness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Hazelnuts: someone I know leaves a five-gallon bucket out near the tree, and the squirrels put them in the bucket to save them. he then swaps them at some point, putting corn in the bucket instead. You could probably do the same using acorns or whatever you have that they can still use in the winter

    • @KayElayempea
      @KayElayempea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is the bucket positioned?

    • @acresofloveliness
      @acresofloveliness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@KayElayempea good question! I never thought about it, so I never asked. Now that you mention it, i would think somehow at an angle, so the squirrels can get in, but the nuts won't spill out...or maybe upright but held in place by being surrounded by small logs.

    • @ozarkman1478
      @ozarkman1478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think “the someone you know” told you a whopper. !! ? Let me know when u confirm the bucket story to be true

    • @packrat9433
      @packrat9433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ozarkman1478 I can attest to the fact that a 12" speaker box with a 1 inch diameter hole will be absolutely stuffed full of acorns. I didn't remember it falling off my cart full of junk to go to the dump, but I saw it a month later off to the side and scooped it up. On discovering that it was chock full of acorns, I cracked it open and left it with the acorns visible. Sure enough, the squirrel came back and cleaned out every single acorn! So, I am going to go with the idea that it trading corn and/or protein pellets would probably work.

    • @candacerobinson1167
      @candacerobinson1167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think the use of some containers with smallish openings is totally worth a try. (not a tall tale :-) I am a wildlife biologist and one of my early research projects was studying chipmunk behaviour in Quebec. There are a number of squirrel species that practice a behaviour called "scatter hoarding". So if they find a particularly rich source of food and are competing with others to collect and store the food, they will store it or even bury it nearby because they lose too much time bringing it to their preferred winter cache and would not get as much food in the long run. The caveat is that they may eventually come back at their leisure and start moving the food. Another example are red squirrels which often store in nearby caches in my area of the Laurentians. I once had the entire engine area of my infrequently used car, completely stuffed with cones off the Norwegian Spruce that line my property.

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    the seed of equivalent success: James wearing a full length squirrel coat in the depths of a New Jersey winter 🥶🧊☃️

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      HAHAHAH!!!! 🤣

    • @meemo32086
      @meemo32086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL!!!

    • @tahiyamarome
      @tahiyamarome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Metal tree trunk collars?

    • @chrisk1669
      @chrisk1669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't forget the squirrel hat. Lol

    • @TwoRiversFarm707
      @TwoRiversFarm707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m about to make one myself if they don’t STOP DIGGING HOLES in my planters! Will coffee grounds help? I’m starting to add them to get rid of ants,

  • @djnunya3490
    @djnunya3490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I feel fairly certain his spiritual energy is such a bonus for his garden. Happy gardener, happy garden.

  • @judyfreeman5193
    @judyfreeman5193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so impressed that you let tuck use his own good judgment on what to do with the pepper. That is true love.

  • @hillaryburdick9313
    @hillaryburdick9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    This channel has been helping me get through a very difficult time in my life. Thank you so much for these relaxing videos that always cheer me up and motivate me to get outside to my garden! Also, cuddles for Tuck! He reminds me a lot of my parent’s dog Aike (a Shih Tzu, but very similar personality)!

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Sorry to hear things aren’t great right now Hillary, but I am glad to hear you are getting through them. Me and Tuck love you and we are happy you are part of this community 😁🐕❤️

    • @hillaryburdick9313
      @hillaryburdick9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jamesprigioni thank you so much!! That means a lot.

    • @PAPA-G-209
      @PAPA-G-209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tuck is the best ! :0)

    • @Jane_1776
      @Jane_1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hang in there! Life is full of ups and downs! You're not alone 🤗💕

    • @packrat9433
      @packrat9433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best wishes Hillary! Growing plants is one of the most therapeutic things that I have ever done. Hope your situations are seeing more sunlight these days.

  • @breakingburque2200
    @breakingburque2200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I love that it is an actual forest now.

  • @tobystewart4403
    @tobystewart4403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I have heard that spraying the ripening Hazelnuts with Cayenne pepper solution is an effective anti Squirrel strategy. They hate the stuff, it is said.
    Love your work. Always an uplifting experience to watch this channel.

    • @lorettaviecelli359
      @lorettaviecelli359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your input...I think I'll try cayenne this year...EVERY YEAR the squirrels beat us to it!

  • @joshlynn7014
    @joshlynn7014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You’re one of my favorite growers. I like you share your ‘mistakes’ but I like to call them lessons of nature and my space.🤷‍♀️ Plus your successes are great! Thank you!

  • @ericawentz2734
    @ericawentz2734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    ❤️❤️❤️Tuck is so bright-eyed and alert! His excitement for gardening almost matches yours, James!

  • @karengrice2303
    @karengrice2303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    ❤️❤️❤️for Tuck. Gotta love a pup who eats his veggies!

  • @mariacullati2371
    @mariacullati2371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the joy you spread with your videos James. It is impressive. You must have lovely parents.

  • @richardbartley3641
    @richardbartley3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You mentioned that you were having trouble with birds getting the new pea seeds sprouting. The best solution to protect the newly planting of seeds is to stretch a string slightly above the row. Birds will not bother the seeds or the sprouts .

  • @whitestone4401
    @whitestone4401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    No man can come close to the colors God shows off! Beautiful fruits!

  • @cathyrodeheaver8694
    @cathyrodeheaver8694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Wonderful tour. Also, thank you to whomever is filming. You always do an excellent job.

    • @markcalvo6006
      @markcalvo6006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. The person shooting the video is doing an amazing job. Good video is not easy to produce.

  • @elainemiller5018
    @elainemiller5018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love seeing Tuck enjoy the garden! Thank you for your contribution to my joy of life!

  • @marylynngottler7055
    @marylynngottler7055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love watching Tuck! He is a hard working little Gardner. Love him so so much!❤️❤️❤️

  • @ElisabethDonati
    @ElisabethDonati 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    James, you are seriously one of my favorite gardening heros. I have a huge lawn and a huge first year garden and I can't wait to slowly, year by year, turn the lawn into the food forest. Makes me tear up just thinking about it!!! Thank you!

  • @Sam-hk4bq
    @Sam-hk4bq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you so much for ur videos, the best garden ever!!!!! Huge fan from lebanon🇱🇧 i am a 19years old student passionate about nature and you inspired me to start my own food forest 🌳💪🏻. Much love

  • @helenachase5627
    @helenachase5627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My first garden was in a yard of a house I was flipping.
    Every time a tomatoe would start to ripen , it would disappear.
    I finally realized that the house was surrounded by apartments and people could look down and see my lovely tomatoes.
    When I figured it out I yanked them out and ripened the last ones in a box. Pissed me off !

    • @halogeek6
      @halogeek6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best way to handle that is to use human feces for fertilizer. The harvest will be a right off but people will learn real quick not to take your food when they bite in to taht foul tasting fruit. Best part is becuase its private property they cabt do anything about it either as you are allowed tonuse whatever you want for fertilizer and in order for tjem to even try to take legal action they have to admit to steeling from you. In which case you simply tell the attending officers you would like to file charges for theft. Also invest in a cctv camera.or other form of security camera so you can present video proof of them stealing from you to the courts. Happened to a friend of mine and he got fucking paid.

    • @juliettedemaso7588
      @juliettedemaso7588 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Feeding the apartment folks a few fresh produce is a very small price to pay for treating property in their neighborhood like your personal cash grab. One of my life’s goals is to put tables out front with produce I’ve grown with a “free” sign, feeding people is a gift and a bridge to community.
      Mutual aid comes back to you in ways you can never imagine. Try to Enjoy the idea of a child who can’t have a garden biting into a freshly grown fruit.

  • @Vadha2
    @Vadha2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had a problem with rabbits and deer by me. Someone recommended placing Irish Spring soap around the perimeter and near areas the deer like. It worked amazingly, you can try this with squirrels too.

  • @Blazerfb
    @Blazerfb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    James, your positivity and enthusiasm for your garden absolutely pushes me to keep learning g and keep going. Thank you for doing what you love and recording it for us all to see!

    • @brusselsprout5851
      @brusselsprout5851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He doesn’t waste any time, just keeps throwing out gold nuggets to help us not waste time, either. He is a cool dude.

  • @johnmcclure2912
    @johnmcclure2912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The most efficient tomato production per square foot I've ever seen. Awe inspiring. Well done!

  • @tomn.8734
    @tomn.8734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I think you are a national treasure in your own right, James. Love your energy, attitude and knowledge. Thank you for sharing! All the best to you and yours.

  • @megthrash14
    @megthrash14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hazelnuts- my friends have the same problem with their trees and squirrels, even to the point where they pick them early just before they are ripe and then let them ripen inside. Or you can section off the lower portions and surround those branches with netting to keep the squirrels out (if they don’t chew the netting!), and then they have access to All the upper limbs that are hard to reach for you.

  • @Nancy-zk9dj
    @Nancy-zk9dj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    ❤❤❤ Hearts for Tuck, his haircut, your video, your endless help and crazy energy!
    Yes, Tuck looks like a puppy!

  • @TheWonderwy
    @TheWonderwy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    IMO you have the loveliest garden. Your work over the years has paid you back 10 fold. Even with the "problems" you have had a great bounty for your work. And your 11 year old pup is a great boy and companion for you.
    You also have one of the best attitudes of anyone on TH-cam! Thank you for posting and being so uplifting!

  • @DJPm0ney
    @DJPm0ney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your intros make me smile everytime. My goal is to have a self-sustaining garden, just like you. Thanks for the videos!

  • @cynthiamuscat3915
    @cynthiamuscat3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your energy and life philosophy is amazing. Love Tuck! Love to you both

  • @mchll32
    @mchll32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I used red fox urine in my attic to keep squirrels out with great success. I'd imagine it would work in the garden too.

  • @orscrub3161
    @orscrub3161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    that’s it James……count your blessings along with your not-so-blessings!! you’re a good man with a handsome sidekick. thank you for sharing! 💕

    • @foillady
      @foillady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First time watching. So glad I found your channel! Your enthusiasm is contagious!

  • @mslwinters
    @mslwinters 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    11 yrs for a little dog is Stull young, our poodle/bichon cross is 17. Tuck eats so healthy and is so loved he will grow very old.
    Beautiful garden thank you

  • @star-b-qpodcast54
    @star-b-qpodcast54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last point you made about what you become really put the bow on the gift of this video IMO. I planted my first deer food plots this past fall and am currently in the process of experimenting on some old apple trees and planning our first family vegetable garden with our toddlers. Nothing has produced tremendously well yet, but the learning never stops.

  • @lc7798
    @lc7798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You're opening dialogue never gets old! I love it and it makes me smile every time I hear it! James and Tuck for life!

  • @SherryEllesson
    @SherryEllesson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I don't think there's anything you can do for this year's Hazelnut harvest, but at the end of the season, definitely prune the tree back hard, throw netting over it, and hang bits of Irish Spring soap on the netting. Pretty much ALL critters hate the smell of it. The rest of your food forest looks wonderful though and I'm glad you're so successful with it!

    • @janelinley3624
      @janelinley3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That Irish Spring soap works beautifully 🙋🏼‍♀️

    • @seantoner8094
      @seantoner8094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does that work with apples as well?

    • @joaoescudo1561
      @joaoescudo1561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I watched a video where a raccoon literally came and took the Irish spring soap.

    • @janelinley3624
      @janelinley3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@seantoner8094 yes it does

    • @Dovey62
      @Dovey62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Prune in late winter, not now.

  • @jjicurn03
    @jjicurn03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No failure only learning! :) We love you and love to watch your energy and channel! Infectious!

  • @ryanoconnor8207
    @ryanoconnor8207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your passion about life in the garden and that sensor the 'filler words' so people, including Jesus, aren't upset. Literally theres joy for everyone in these video's!

  • @leahness3588
    @leahness3588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your lil man🐕and the garden looks fantastic!!

  • @According2kai
    @According2kai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Your enthusiasm is everything James 🙌🏾✨

  • @aishaexo-l611
    @aishaexo-l611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow you have grown a lot since the last time I saw you. (2019) I'm proud of all your hard work and effort that you put to your garden. 🌼🌻🐝

  • @yuppers1
    @yuppers1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    We're so sorry to hear about the flooding in New Jersey. Our thoughts are with you and your family. You've inspired us here in North Texas to start growing out here despite the heat, so we've decided to join as members. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to support you and your awesome content!

    • @patriciakopfhamer939
      @patriciakopfhamer939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in south florida and its very hot here too but i found if i grow vegetables in the shade they grow a lot better.

  • @bonniendavid6308
    @bonniendavid6308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    James, we are praying for you and your food forest tonight because of the weather and flooding. We pray that you, your home and property are spared any damage.

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Sorry to hear about the hazelnuts. I am not growing any nut trees in my yard, but I do have a few suggestions.
    1. How do you feel about a hard prune? Right now, the trees are so tall that they can't really be protected. If you can cut them back and maintain the trees at about 8 feet of height, you can use one of the Plant Jackets from Agfabric to protect your nut trees. I use them to protect my avocado tree that I'm growing in Zone 8a, and they work well for winter protection. Squirrels may tear through the plant jacket, so you may want to throw bird netting on top of the plant jacket.
    2. You can try placing bird seed feeders all over your garden. While squirrels are amazing acrobats, they're lazy. If you provide them an easier source of high calorie, nutrient dense seeds, they may leave your nuts alone.
    3. If you plant future nut trees, I suggest looking into growing them as espalier low cordons. Birds and squirrels do not feel safe in fruit trees that are low to the ground, because it leaves them exposed to predators. The reason why squirrels love your hazelnut trees is they are so tall that they feel safe being up so high.
    Anything you can do to lower those trees and provide the squirrels a "distraction source" of food can go a long way to protect them, but it would take a pretty big commitment to cutting them back so hard.

    • @pushpanjalichowdhary4580
      @pushpanjalichowdhary4580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, these are not options. I have tried this. My "Thailand Apple" trees are pretty small in height but squirrels do not leave a single fruit intact.
      Also even if u put seeds at various places, then also these creatures eat all fresh fruits and n damage the flowering!!
      They have so sharp teeth that they damage net cover n even if tiny uncovered space remains at root of plant, they climb from there, eat the fruits covered with net n then climb down.
      Birds, parrots, squirrels, insects are gigantic problem with virtually no solution!!

    • @eg1984BLK
      @eg1984BLK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Once someone cut olive trees in his farm and put walnuts instead. But the farm was in a valley full of olive trees, literally everywhere was olive tree. And you can gues whats happens to the only area with different fruit trees. Wild animals ripe all walnut, everytime.... I never seen something like that... Maybe you should gerilla plant some hazelnuts in the public areas, so they will visit your garden less. I bet they also know your hazelnuts are good, thus plant the trees same kind as yours around your garden, into parks or forests. Then they will have other options to go.

    • @OfftoShambala
      @OfftoShambala 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@eg1984BLK Interesting… I was just watching a vid about a permaculture guy who planted walnuts in a ‘public space’ across the street from his house. He didn’t say that was why he did it, but I wonder if that’s part of the reason.

    • @IrisAzalea
      @IrisAzalea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Unfortunately those options don't for squirrels. There's plenty of nut trees and bird feeders in the houses around me and still squirrels destroyed my tomatoes. They chewed through bird netting and Irish spring soap and all other sprays only keeps them off for a day. I'm trying trapping and relocating them now. I hope that works.

    • @marygillispie5397
      @marygillispie5397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to hear about plant jackets. I have a avocado tree that is in a pot. Will try to order a plant jacket so I don't have to bring inthe house when cold weather starts. I live in zone 7. Thanks!

  • @thekeyboardzone-kas
    @thekeyboardzone-kas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all, ditto what @RobHuffstedtler said about James' presentation of what I'm sure we were all expecting to be disastrous news, and him treating it like a tiny footnote rather than the primary textual content. I want whatever Kool-Aid you're drinking, so I can have that attitude, too, next time I have a sucky day!
    But my actual favorite thing about this vid is how lovingly you let oh-so adorable Tuck not only participate in taste-testing the garden yields, but also accept that he's probably more interested in the acquisition of a new toy to bury, and that it's all good. Be still my heart. Long live Tuck!
    I just discovered your channel today, James, since I've been exploring garden vids related to wood chips recently, and you showed up in my sidebar. I was instantly hooked, and I am now a subscriber, and I look forward to watching more vids! ~Karen 😊

  • @imsodone4309
    @imsodone4309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an incredible harvest. This is the nicest garden I’ve seen on TH-cam. Such a variety- just beautiful fruits and vegetables.

  • @angelawillis145
    @angelawillis145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I wish you had a layout on paper to see where everything is planted. I have about the same amount of room you do and I have no trees and see nowhere to plant them to not cover the raised beds.

    • @queenedds
      @queenedds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree.

    • @MartinPerreault
      @MartinPerreault 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A drone shot might be nice, with text tags identifying the plants and trees

    • @plantsim
      @plantsim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i bet fans could draw it. what is the thing where everyone expects extreme transparency from content producers?

    • @Blazerfb
      @Blazerfb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      X2

    • @evabaker9186
      @evabaker9186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking exactly the same!!!

  • @suebillingMetalDetecting
    @suebillingMetalDetecting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I can totally relate to this! This is what happened to me; Imagine planting up your garden for the summer with approximately 30 variety's of different crops and the tomatoes and capsicum were now setting fruit and it was all protected behind a 1.8m high shade / wind cloth fence. Now imagine going to check on your plants only to find that most of the plants had now been eaten off to the ground by rabbits which had burrowed under the fence. I was not amused! You have a great garden by the way.

  • @nightrunner14
    @nightrunner14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother, I left NJ almost 25 years ago for North Carolina. Your intro throws me back to GREAT memories! There's SO MUCH HEALING in your Garden! Went WFPB and got off ALL 14 prescription meds and lost 130 lbs of weight over 7 years ago. Those BEAUTIFUL Fruits & Veggies are TRUE HEALING! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING!!! GREAT JOB!

  • @nancyshinn2037
    @nancyshinn2037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are an amazing source of inspiration. Thank you. Gardening can sometimes bring big disappointments and you get me back into it again. Great enthusiasm and energy. So thank you!

  • @watcher3774
    @watcher3774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Maybe some netting covering certain branches to save yourself some nuts would work.

  • @leafy5432
    @leafy5432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aww Tuck is such a healthy boi from eating all those fresh garden veggies!

    • @leafy5432
      @leafy5432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't get me wrong- I do not believe dogs should be strictly vegetarians 😅 I'm sure Tuck has a well balanced diet to be lookin so good at his age 👍

  • @christychu2853
    @christychu2853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So sorry about your hazelnuts! I feel you bro, lost almost all my pole beans to moles this year, I was so upset. Hope you will find an effective way to control it!

  • @wallytowne4054
    @wallytowne4054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Tuck, you do a good job, I enjoy your channel. When watching I always think of one of my favorite life mottos: nothing great happens without enthusiasm.

  • @herstrangekind
    @herstrangekind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I lost all of my corn to squirrels, it was frustrating but they are just trying to survive. Your garden is really inspiring!

  • @808devinci4
    @808devinci4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    James Prigioni, Mark from self, and Kevin from Epic are by far my favorite gardening channels, amazingly positive energy!

  • @jolene59901
    @jolene59901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you James, your channel inspire me to start my food forest. Planning this year's expansion and getting my seed order going while I learn from your love of gardening...more garden philosophy please.
    PS: My neighbors thought me crazy when I took delivery of 2 arborer truck loads. It was so fun to move and shape.

  • @408Dolly
    @408Dolly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your enthusiasm. It’s gives me hope for having a garden this summer. I love 💕 Tuck.

  • @sharjones5575
    @sharjones5575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just love your positive vibe! Watching your videos makes my day. My family loves to watch Tuck in action in your garden.

  • @maybethshirah3711
    @maybethshirah3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing these things--it was helpful. BTW,, a relative of mine watched the squirrels stealing pecans from their tree--she watched where they buried them and then raided the cache so she could make a pecan pie...

  • @emiliajaime-mateo3487
    @emiliajaime-mateo3487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching your channel. Have learned a lot and still learning.

  • @caryndert4726
    @caryndert4726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your positive energy is so wonderfully contagious, and keeps me inspired! You are appreciated, and looked forward to. Thank you for you, and your content.

  • @j.c6136
    @j.c6136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well done on what you have achieved in your Garden James. It's Amazing. Over here in NZ I spend my Autumn watching your spring Garden, and My Winter watching your Summer Garden. I head in to my spring (now) full of inspiration and motivation for the growing season. Thank you, and keep up the great videos!

  • @melisaeslinger6247
    @melisaeslinger6247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tuck is so cute! ❤️ Thanks for all the gardening tips. 👍

  • @vonDehnVision
    @vonDehnVision 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I just LOVE Your enthusiasm for gardening! So genuine, and SO knowledgeable. Wish I'd found You sooner but really enjoy Your videos and look forward to many more!

  • @simonlang2485
    @simonlang2485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adorable doggie! I love your videos and have learned lots from you, even though I'm a Master Gardener. One can never know it all, so the learning is a great part of the joy in gardening. Keep teaching us, please; there's lots to learn--and thank you!

  • @sarahyap2230
    @sarahyap2230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That’s the spirit James 👍🏼 Your grateful heart speaks volume👏🏼👏🏼

  • @andreac.6164
    @andreac.6164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    ADOPT A HOMELESS SHELTER CAT! Would be a Kitty dream chasing squirrels and bunnies. (Cats climb trees)

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      That's a brilliant idea Andrea! ❤️

    • @maryannsimms7189
      @maryannsimms7189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A Great Pyrenees dog is a much better bet for any kind of garden robbber, squirrels and rabbits, bunnies, groundhogs.. etc

    • @chickadeeofmaine8094
      @chickadeeofmaine8094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I adopted two male cats and they have kept chipmunks, squirrels, mice, voles, moles out of my gardens. The only thing I have to do is get rid of the dead varmints after the kitties leave them for me to see. One of my cats insists on staying outside all night during the summer and sits in a chair guarding the garden.

    • @sx-mt-fd
      @sx-mt-fd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Except they'll also kill a whole bunch of birds and other animals you don't want it to.

    • @sandrabeck8788
      @sandrabeck8788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I had a small female cat that kept the houses next to ours as well as our yard free of rabbits and squirrels. She very seldom ever killed a bird. She also,got voles, mice, and a few moles.

  • @silverkarina
    @silverkarina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    James you are amazing! I love your energy and love of food. I love how you don't mind sharing with nature. I Can't wait to start my own garden one day. :)

  • @laurabartoletti6412
    @laurabartoletti6412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey James, your enthusiasm & passion for gardening, freshly picked treasures to eat, & sharing your experience in your ( awesome) garden is completely epic! Thank You, I truly love watching your videos. Darling Tuck is a gem!! 🍀🐝

  • @MrLuridan
    @MrLuridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You're positive energy makes me more positive. Seriously. Thanks JP!

  • @molassescricket6663
    @molassescricket6663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I would net a few branches so that you get some of the nuts. This is nature though & the nature of gardening. I lost an entire variety of grapes to the little critters & it would have been my first harvest, so I still don’t know what the variety will taste like. James, I guess we’ll just have to wait until next year!

    • @carnivorebear8952
      @carnivorebear8952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent!! Save some because you can't save them all. This is a good idea. Thanks

  • @MrSrtman18
    @MrSrtman18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a rich man! Your joy in the garden is priceless! You get to share your knowledge with us, and the bounty with tuck and hopefully a significant other!

  • @jodi2462
    @jodi2462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your enthusiasm! Im in Connecticut so we almost share the same growing season. So glad I found your channel! Sitting here in awe at the beautiful forest of food you have!...Wonderful!

  • @ning8926
    @ning8926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi James, you gives me positive vibes whenever I watch your garden vlogs 💚

  • @lindalinda-ie3hw
    @lindalinda-ie3hw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your enthusiasm is inspiring hope you have all the land you want to work.

  • @dd_2023
    @dd_2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such a great educator James; truly a pleasure to learn your techniques. Thank you!

  • @stitchtravelss6891
    @stitchtravelss6891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Me and my husband are a fan of your garden, and we also love seeing Tuck eating vegetables. Happy gardening!

  • @TRRehab
    @TRRehab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always inspiring watching your videos. This is my first year gardening and I am amazed at the variety of plants you grow. We lost our poodle of 17 years before starting the garden and I could imagine how she would love hanging out about as much as Tuck.
    Continued blessings

  • @ddub134
    @ddub134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd love to see an aerial view of your gardens.

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have thought about it, but I have neighbors that are close around me so I have always been hesitant about being too invasive

    • @QmeResort
      @QmeResort 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use them little remote control flying machine

    • @sd-c1364
      @sd-c1364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesprigioni so polite! I would love to be your neighbor and learn from you first hand. Your neighbors don't know how blessed they are!

  • @MikeB_2112
    @MikeB_2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James I hope you and Tuck and the Food Forest are all safe from the storms that rolled through.

    • @djr63
      @djr63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I came here to find out that out too. I saw the title of this post and got worried...glad to know this was just squirrels! Let us know how you guys are James!!

  • @xamie33
    @xamie33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your garden .. I've watched you for years ..and Tuck.. your are fabulous fun and an inspiring teacher .. thank you James xo

  • @SmallSeeds
    @SmallSeeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love seeing how excited you are when you talk about the plants! Everything looks absolutely amazing over there. We literally had a storm rain on our garden parade over here in PA last weekend. Lot's of damage but like you said it's to be expected sometimes. Another great tour!

  • @prihodabear
    @prihodabear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I totally understand your frustration with the squirrels. They got my sweet corn, and I have found parts of tomatoes in the tree at eye level.

    • @heartsdreamshomestead8930
      @heartsdreamshomestead8930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Last year the squirrels stole all my corn. This year they stole my first ripe tomato and I found it in a tree

    • @MaLiArtworks186
      @MaLiArtworks186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They messed over a lot of my pears but we got some for preserves, butter and canned

  • @phylliskrafft
    @phylliskrafft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's how I feel when I go through the garden. The excitement makes my day. Thanks for the video, here in south jersey I feel good watching and learning

  • @lordeverybody872
    @lordeverybody872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've grown so much from the first couple of years on yt. Good to see your progress and the garden. Good job!

  • @Crystal-jw7ji
    @Crystal-jw7ji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    11ft tomato tree that's pretty cool.Tuck looks very adorable with his new hair cut❤❤❤

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I may just have to get a bigger ladder 🤣

    • @Crystal-jw7ji
      @Crystal-jw7ji 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😁lol frrrr....keep us updated with the height of this tomato tree...thank you

    • @Downeastwaves
      @Downeastwaves 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tuck is looking great!

    • @Downeastwaves
      @Downeastwaves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hoping you figure out a squirrel proof method for you Hazel nuts. A giant screen/net house?

  • @CaptMac-zw8mz
    @CaptMac-zw8mz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely love how positive he is! An inspiration to us all!!

  • @wylene981980
    @wylene981980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love your excitement and recognition of Mother Earth’s generosity! Blessed are you for your bountiful harness. Thank you so much for the inspiration and knowledge!!!