Also your videos are like National Geographic channel quality like we need to get you your own television show put it on animal planet or discovery channel . What an Icon
and why isn’t he a on big TV? this is beyond just a youtube video. So informative and full of sensitive but masterfully handled topics. I know you post rarely but man it’s so worth waiting for. Thank you for encouraging us to try new tastes. Much respect from Turkey 🇹🇷
I just tried the Kiwano today, and in trying to search for tips on growing it from the seed, stumbled across your video. This is one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam, so informative, your decor and home is so wonderfully rustic, and it really touches the heart. Love the message about how we are all one human race and race is more sociological than genetic.
God, your cinematography and sense of pacing and artistic eye is absolutely stunning. From the clever censorship of brand names, to the use of the lidded bowl as a transitional element, every aspect of this video is art. thank you for the time and energy put into this, and for making truly beautiful gardening-focused videos!
You have proven one again my friend, That you are with out a doubt...One of the best content creators on you tube. Thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into every single post. And I will share links with as many people as I possibly can.
From little spikey melon seeds to the bigger human race. You gave us a condensed taste of our cultures, painful past and hopeful view of our life journeys. I'm beyond moved.
Nice to see you, Siloe. This is such an inspirational video on many levels. Very creative, and i feel your love of plants as well as of people. Thanks for sharing your talents and hard work. NOW I need to get busy choosing this year's seeds!
Why has someone not offered you a television deal?! Your videos are a visual feast. Full of magic and whimsy while imparting facts. I appreciate all the planning, patience and preparation you put into each one. I came across your channel a few days ago and have been watching several each evening after working all day in my own garden. Great job! You are a treasure! Karen
Thanks Karen, I appreciate that. I’m glad you have enjoyed the videos. I suppose TV is just not what it used to be anymore. More and more I see TV personalities having to migrate to TH-cam. It is just that TH-cam still is the most effective way of directly communicating to people.
Your work is beautiful and it truly unveils the grace of nature. It’s always a joy to see what will grow and how you intertwine the plants story with humanity and life is enriching and encouraging!
I Love your videos. I love your peaceful,educational, relaxing and inspiring videos. I homeschool my little one and today we joyfully enjoyed your videos. Thank You. Public and Homeschooling Parents would love these as well. We also love to grow plants in our sunroom and in hydroponics. We also plant in our outdoor garden. We are also in MD but nearer to the ocean. Please continue your lovely videos.
I have binge watched almost all your videos this past month and loved every single one of them. this one was truly exceptional. Thank you for sharing your stories, reflections, and artistic talent with us!
Yesssss my fave gardener is BACKK I can’t tell if the little moving pictures during the story telling part of your video are actually moving cutouts in real life (because the transitions between each scene were smoooooth) or is it animated online
I will never unsubscribe your content! How exciting to see a new video notification from "suburban homestead" :D Thank you, once again, for amazing content !!!
@@suburbanhomestead you nailed it! I really appreciate the quality of this video, and your outlooks. It's rare to find people who can connect as many elements in their outlooks and opinions. Your sense of history, nature, and our connections with "life" in general will always interest and inspire me as a viewer. I will always wonder how you came about this person that you appear to be... I left this video feeling intellectually fulfilled with a sharpened sense of connection... how often can that be said? Truly, thank you
Appreciate the honest take at history and not the revisionists view we hear most of the time. Great watch. The fruit was fun and intriguing to watch as well.
You are truly unique in your contributions to the online world of gardening, self-sufficiency and more. Thank you for what you do Siloe, and may you keep blessing us with your creative musings. I loved the self-portrait @ 12:39.
Losing had never been so magnificent ! And when I say 'lose' I just mean that the kiwano hasn't grown to full maturity. Siloe... you did it again. It's a beautiful video with form and substance beautifully intertwined. Thanks and greetings from France
Outstanding Video! Absolutely Outstanding! You were born to do exactly what you do today in every area of your life! Thanks a million for always providing compassionate & thought provoking content!
You are a rock star..literally meaning just that! Where have you been hiding? Im so grateful i found you and this channel. I hope youre still making videos it looks like im 3 years late.
I just ordered the same seeds in Jan. & now I'm even more excited to grow them. The way you couple gardening with animation & interesting life reflections is truly a talent. The video could be subtitled "Melons & Melanin". 😊👍🏽
My husband radomly came home from the store with a kiwano today (for the first time, we don't really do exotic fruit in Finland 😛) and I just shouted "Siloe hasn't uploaded anything in like forever and he just put up this amazing video about those!" Probably scared the living daylights out of him but it was such a crazy coincidence! 😂 And then I had to watch your video again because this is just fabulous and so touching ❤
Great video, Siloé! And there are much more to be analysed, considering DNA. The portuguese and spanish people themselves also have a porcentage of North African DNA, even before the slavery period, due to moorish invasion in Iberic Peninsula that lasted from 711 ad to 1492 ad (omiad caliphate and Al-Andalus). That period is much longer than the colonization of the americas. In the end, we are all brothers and sisters.
You're back!!! Super LOVE your vlogs😍 it's been raining here in Cali, but I have a front flower bed that I'm itching to plant in. Just have to wait for the weather to be a little better. But you are true inspiration, I really appreciate it! ! Love the alien melon🍃🌱🍃
Love your videos! It's especially important to remind ourselves of how colonialism has corrupted the world and is still impacting it to this day. I don't see many people speak about such issues, so I was pleasantly surprised when you started talking about it in the video. Keep up the good work!
I was so moved by this video which is not only visually stunning but extremely thought provoking and poignant. You are such an amazing artist, teacher and storyteller. I was born in Guyana, and this really got to me because of our country’s proximity to Brazil. There were whispers of Portuguese heritage in our family, but it was not something that was openly talked about. My grandfather looked like a Portuguese man, while his brothers and sisters did not. There were rumors of my great grandmother’s affair with a prominent Portuguese businessman. Yet my grandfather never acknowledged these whispers and did not claim to be anything other than black. This story has taken me down an emotional rabbit hole has made me want to learn more about my mother’s roots. Thanks Siloe, as usual your videos are so much more than just how-to’s.
I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. I love the history and culture you provide as well as the animation and illustrations you provid.
wow Siloe, your videos are always phenomenal but this one was even more impressive. loved it as i do all of them. Thank you for sharing your personal background as well. this was so extremely well done. i LOVE when i see your vids pop up in my feed....ps, what an AMAZING armchair you have 2:37. it's gorgeous!
@@suburbanhomestead i know you are busy & if i remember correctly, you said in a previous video you have a full time day job aside from this channel so I don't want to add more to your plate......but... i was wondering if you would consider doing a "quick" video on, tips for planning out your gardening season (even a top 3)? I am new to gardening & last year i feel like i didn't get much out of my yard/gardens because i didn't have a game plan & didn't really think about the time things need to grow & plant accordingly. Anyone can tell from your videos they cannot be 'quick' to put together as you put so much thought, care & attention into them...however would you consider just a sit down & talk to the camera about this topic? (perhaps in that chair ;) ). Thank you again for your videos. such a pleasure to watch them....i wonder how bratty Mr. Groundhog will be this year ;)
Deer & Raven.... if you punch his picture at the start of the video it will show you all his videos...... you don't have to wait for his videos to pop up.
This video is exceptional! Thank you for your work and dedication, we all appreciate it. The deep topics you touch on and personal perspective with which you share elevate this video to whole new levels of informative entertainment. Keep it up, we can’t wait to see what comes next!
Wow, this episode was really informative, educational and touched on a lot of topics. I am an avid amateur gardener always trying new heirlooms and trying to grow as many interesting plants as possible. Though I don't have much optimism for it this year, my super exotic I want to grow is Naranjilla, from the Andes. Even if I don't get to pick anything, just the growing experience is fun and may help me better prepare for the next year. Ive had the Kiwano Melon on one occasion myself, but after learning so much I wouldn't mind trying it again after my newfound appreciation for the fruit. Keep up the gardening, Siloe.
Thanks for the upload, the melon brought back memories, In my country we call it magaka (wild cucumber) it's mostly planted between the maize and pumpkins. Thanks again
The quality of your cinematography and information contained in this video are beyond normal. Thank you for making this video and other videos. You’re great artist.
I was amazed at the pic of all the women.how lucky you are to have a pic of generations . while doing my own ancestry I found that my great grands came from Portugal..maybe I'll take a page from you n get DNA done..and I can't wait to see if you grafted cucumelon to the African melon
You have a global view on things and you make the unique and deep connections that we need to undersand better the world and ourselves. You are gifted. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.
I started watching for the gardening how ever having a history degree, l was twice blessed. As a seeker of wisdom and truth, I am grateful. I only recently discovered you. Please continue.
Siloé you did it again! This was such a great video and your transparency was admirable. Also I find it very interesting that you attempted to grow this fruit in particular, because I just recently tried it myself. It taste great mixed with greek plain yogurt and honey. If you ever get a chance to try it, let me know what you think.
Dear Siloé Oliveira, I feel an immense blessing and privilege that I stumbled upon your wondrously awe-inspiring channel that brings much hope and great lessons on life in the cosmic web of gardening right at the footsteps at home. At the very end, home is earth and the only planet that we know of in the closest proximity that harbors life and it is our inherit duty to take care of the natural world and find harmony within to fill the outer with fabulous fragrances of flowers that later bear delicious, exquisite fruits. Gratitude for your magnificent being of light and of unconditional love. May the force of the divine love be with you and those dear to your heart always.
I'm watching this video for the 2nd time and must give you Kudos for tying in the history of the slave trade in Brazil with the seed education of the African melon. You must be a professor. You do an amazing job educating people and you're using your platform wisely. Thank you my brother.
This was one of your best videos Siloe. I loved the blend of history and culture with the documentation of your efforts to grow an exotic fruit. We grew African Horned Melons for the first time ever this year too. Like yours, ours were planted rather late and were slow starting. They came on strong late in the season and we did get about a dozen fruit. The delicate, but delicious flavor is much like what you describe in your video. I could see this fruit as a pallette cleanser at high end restaurants. It is extremely refreshing and reminds me of the flavor of kiwi. We will absolutely grow them again this year. I hope you give them another try as they are worth the effort (and they just look so cool, as a bonus). I would be happy to mail you some seeds that we saved if you would like. It is the least we could do given your hard work creating this video.
WOW Siloé. When I saw the dish you chose for your seeds it just touched me to see the reverence for what you were doing. I stayed teary eyed the rest of the video as I watched in awe of your ability to pack so much truth and gardening wisdom in a beautiful box of passionate artistry. Well done My Friend, well done. Watching again.
Hey there...long time....beautiful video... M in UAE n m growing this....mine has started fruiting....but the vine was withered not long ago n I though its a lost cause. We have mild winters and so the vine didn't do well earlier...but suddenly I saw it growing last week and found two fruits with male flowers yesterday. Temperature might have played a big role here. But the vine is relatively little. First I thought I should pluck the fruits as the vine is still young, but then I decided to leave it alone. Will share what happens and if I get to save seeds...will be overjoyed to share! them with you.
I’ve missed your work, I don’t know where I disappeared off to. Your story telling builds an emotional connection I’ve not seen any gardener TH-camr do.
This just popped up on my ‘suggestions’ and I’m so glad I’ve taken the time to watch, beautiful orator/ story teller you are. Love your home, decor and garden. I’m from the Caribbean and and so this was part of our education as well. Racism and colourism in Latin America will always remain as it’s engrained and religiously passed down. New subbi here.
What a fantastic video! As a fellow light-skinned philosophy minded Brazilian-American, I always find special interest in your point-of-view. You truly did justice to a complex racial and social issue. It is amazing how you took a "failed experiment" to grow the African melon and turned it into a mini-doc worth watching. Your 100+ hours of effort have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for sharing your view of the world through your unique video style.
This video is truly fascinating. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this. Both the growing of the melons, and the meticulous research. It was eye opening.
I think this is the most complex and high quality video I've seen you make!! Amazing!! I realize they take forever to make! I do miss seeing more from you, Siloe! Can't wait to see what you grow in the coming season :)
This is worthy of putting it up on Netflix as a paid for documentary!
Huw, I really appreciate that! It means a lot. We have to do a collab sometime for sure.
Wow! What a beautiful, culturally rich, diverse and educational video! Amazing job I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you!
I appreciate this very much. Thank you for taking time to watch my musings.
suburban homestead No. Thank you for taking time to create such a musing piece. And...thanks for the reply.😊
I concur and couldn't have said it better. Wow!
Celeste's Nest 😊
Also your videos are like National Geographic channel quality like we need to get you your own television show put it on animal planet or discovery channel . What an Icon
Thanks that means a lot
I thought the same.
I was thinking the same just a few minutes in. Awesome job!
Amazing quality, personality and content. I wish we had you as a neighbor.
Subscribed 👍🏿
I agree, high quality.
and why isn’t he a on big TV? this is beyond just a youtube video. So informative and full of sensitive but masterfully handled topics. I know you post rarely but man it’s so worth waiting for. Thank you for encouraging us to try new tastes. Much respect from Turkey 🇹🇷
Thank you! It is humbling to hear I'm being watched even in Turkey.
@@suburbanhomestead I like the way you made the movie. And an interesting story. I'm from Ukraine.
@@LyudmilaSto stay safe, love and support from Australia 🇦🇺 💜
I just tried the Kiwano today, and in trying to search for tips on growing it from the seed, stumbled across your video. This is one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam, so informative, your decor and home is so wonderfully rustic, and it really touches the heart. Love the message about how we are all one human race and race is more sociological than genetic.
I’m glad you liked it
Well said. Thank you for all your effort on this video. You obviously put a lot of time and love into it.
Thank you. And I have to say, I was really enjoying each moment doing this video.
I agree he did that video beautifully!
The most artistic garden video maker on TH-cam. Love your videos.
Thanks! That is a great compliment
@@suburbanhomestead Hands down you are. I really appreciate the creativity and information in your videos. Very well done Siloe keep up the great work
God, your cinematography and sense of pacing and artistic eye is absolutely stunning. From the clever censorship of brand names, to the use of the lidded bowl as a transitional element, every aspect of this video is art. thank you for the time and energy put into this, and for making truly beautiful gardening-focused videos!
You have proven one again my friend, That you are with out a doubt...One of the best content creators on you tube. Thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into every single post. And I will share links with as many people as I possibly can.
Thank you Michael for the kind words and for sharing the links
From little spikey melon seeds to the bigger human race. You gave us a condensed taste of our cultures, painful past and hopeful view of our life journeys. I'm beyond moved.
I’m elated to know the video had an impact on you.
I'm speechless, with tears in my eyes. A beautiful, touching and personal film. I always love your films. Obrigado.
Muito obrigado! It means a lot to hear that Aaron!
This is an astonishingly beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your creativity and culture with us.
Thank you
Yes. Amazing free content that I would pay for.
Nice to see you, Siloe. This is such an inspirational video on many levels. Very creative, and i feel your love of plants as well as of people. Thanks for sharing your talents and hard work.
NOW I need to get busy choosing this year's seeds!
Thank you! February is a great month of gardening expetation.
Why has someone not offered you a television deal?! Your videos are a visual feast. Full of magic and whimsy while imparting facts. I appreciate all the planning, patience and preparation you put into each one. I came across your channel a few days ago and have been watching several each evening after working all day in my own garden. Great job! You are a treasure! Karen
Thanks Karen, I appreciate that. I’m glad you have enjoyed the videos. I suppose TV is just not what it used to be anymore. More and more I see TV personalities having to migrate to TH-cam. It is just that TH-cam still is the most effective way of directly communicating to people.
Your work is beautiful and it truly unveils the grace of nature. It’s always a joy to see what will grow and how you intertwine the plants story with humanity and life is enriching and encouraging!
Thanks for the kind words
I Love your videos. I love your peaceful,educational, relaxing and inspiring videos. I homeschool my little one and today we joyfully enjoyed your videos. Thank You.
Public and Homeschooling Parents would love these as well. We also love to grow plants in our sunroom and in hydroponics. We also plant in our outdoor garden. We are also in MD but nearer to the ocean. Please continue your lovely videos.
I have binge watched almost all your videos this past month and loved every single one of them. this one was truly exceptional. Thank you for sharing your stories, reflections, and artistic talent with us!
Thanks Rachael. I’m happy to hear you enjoy the channel.
Your videos are always worth to wait for them, no matter how long. You deserve so much more attention, greetings from Germany.
I appreciate the attention you have given it.
You deserve a grammy for this alone
I appreciate that, man.
Yesssss my fave gardener is BACKK I can’t tell if the little moving pictures during the story telling part of your video are actually moving cutouts in real life (because the transitions between each scene were smoooooth) or is it animated online
Thanks. Glad to be back. The cutouts were animated digitally
I will never unsubscribe your content! How exciting to see a new video notification from "suburban homestead" :D Thank you, once again, for amazing content !!!
I may not post too often, but I hope to only post meaningful content.
@@suburbanhomestead you nailed it! I really appreciate the quality of this video, and your outlooks. It's rare to find people who can connect as many elements in their outlooks and opinions. Your sense of history, nature, and our connections with "life" in general will always interest and inspire me as a viewer. I will always wonder how you came about this person that you appear to be...
I left this video feeling intellectually fulfilled with a sharpened sense of connection... how often can that be said? Truly, thank you
That was a truly inspiring comment for me! Thanks for the kind words.
Appreciate the honest take at history and not the revisionists view we hear most of the time. Great watch. The fruit was fun and intriguing to watch as well.
You are truly unique in your contributions to the online world of gardening, self-sufficiency and more. Thank you for what you do Siloe, and may you keep blessing us with your creative musings.
I loved the self-portrait @ 12:39.
Thanks Joe. It means a lot to hear that.
Thank you for this! Your videos always put a smile on my face! And this one was just masterfully done!
Thank you. I really appreciate it
Losing had never been so magnificent ! And when I say 'lose' I just mean that the kiwano hasn't grown to full maturity. Siloe... you did it again. It's a beautiful video with form and substance beautifully intertwined. Thanks and greetings from France
As the Brazilian proverb says: he who doesn’t have a dog, hunts with a cat. ;-)
Outstanding Video! Absolutely Outstanding! You were born to do exactly what you do today in every area of your life! Thanks a million for always providing compassionate & thought provoking content!
Your comment motivates me to continue doing this. Thank you so much!
You are a rock star..literally meaning just that! Where have you been hiding? Im so grateful i found you and this channel. I hope youre still making videos it looks like im 3 years late.
People like you are a breath of fresh air in this world.
I appreciate that.
Great to see and listen to that most interesting Video.Siloé
Great to see you here Patrick. It is always nice to read your comments.
I just ordered the same seeds in Jan. & now I'm even more excited to grow them. The way you couple gardening with animation & interesting life reflections is truly a talent. The video could be subtitled "Melons & Melanin". 😊👍🏽
That is a great title: Of melons and melanin. Hope you get your to fruit bountifully
ahaahaha! melons & melanin!!!!!
My husband radomly came home from the store with a kiwano today (for the first time, we don't really do exotic fruit in Finland 😛) and I just shouted "Siloe hasn't uploaded anything in like forever and he just put up this amazing video about those!" Probably scared the living daylights out of him but it was such a crazy coincidence! 😂 And then I had to watch your video again because this is just fabulous and so touching ❤
That is awesome. Hope they tasted interesting.
I cant say enough about the quality and content of your videos.Please keep them coming.
Thank you. I’m glad you appreciate the effort put into this
Great video, Siloé!
And there are much more to be analysed, considering DNA. The portuguese and spanish people themselves also have a porcentage of North African DNA, even before the slavery period, due to moorish invasion in Iberic Peninsula that lasted from 711 ad to 1492 ad (omiad caliphate and Al-Andalus). That period is much longer than the colonization of the americas. In the end, we are all brothers and sisters.
That is very true.
true
You're back!!! Super LOVE your vlogs😍 it's been raining here in Cali, but I have a front flower bed that I'm itching to plant in. Just have to wait for the weather to be a little better. But you are true inspiration, I really appreciate it! ! Love the alien melon🍃🌱🍃
Thank you! Hopefully the weather gets better soon
The quality and creativity of your videos is really inspiring!
Thanks!
A way with words. Good stuff. Interesting grow. Looks delicious 🌍
Great video. Glad you're back.
Glad to have you watching
New video! Yes!! Will watch it later after my chores are done. Thank you for blessing us!
Hope you enjoy this one
Love your videos! It's especially important to remind ourselves of how colonialism has corrupted the world and is still impacting it to this day. I don't see many people speak about such issues, so I was pleasantly surprised when you started talking about it in the video. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! There is much that we still need to learn (and unlearn) as humanity to truly treat each others as the siblings we really are.
dawnbleu sj A search may reveal decolonization movements in your locale...
Bravo Siloe! I'm glad you're back.
Thanks. Glad to be back
I was so moved by this video which is not only visually stunning but extremely thought provoking and poignant. You are such an amazing artist, teacher and storyteller.
I was born in Guyana, and this really got to me because of our country’s proximity to Brazil. There were whispers of Portuguese heritage in our family, but it was not something that was openly talked about. My grandfather looked like a Portuguese man, while his brothers and sisters did not. There were rumors of my great grandmother’s affair with a prominent Portuguese businessman. Yet my grandfather never acknowledged these whispers and did not claim to be anything other than black. This story has taken me down an emotional rabbit hole has made me want to learn more about my mother’s roots. Thanks Siloe, as usual your videos are so much more than just how-to’s.
Your videos are getting more enchanting as time goes by. Thank you for adding a humanistic element to gardening.🖤
Glad you liked this one. I needed to talk about more than tomato and kale in times like these.
Loved the video! The quality was excellent as always, and really amazing information. I wanna know more!
Thanks Jeff! I appreciate it.
This is PBS award winning type of content.
I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. I love the history and culture you provide as well as the animation and illustrations you provid.
wow Siloe, your videos are always phenomenal but this one was even more impressive. loved it as i do all of them. Thank you for sharing your personal background as well. this was so extremely well done. i LOVE when i see your vids pop up in my feed....ps, what an AMAZING armchair you have 2:37. it's gorgeous!
I’m elated to hear that. Thanks. I got that awesome Victorian chair for 15 dollars. I just had to fix one of the broken arms
@@suburbanhomestead i know you are busy & if i remember correctly, you said in a previous video you have a full time day job aside from this channel so I don't want to add more to your plate......but... i was wondering if you would consider doing a "quick" video on, tips for planning out your gardening season (even a top 3)? I am new to gardening & last year i feel like i didn't get much out of my yard/gardens because i didn't have a game plan & didn't really think about the time things need to grow & plant accordingly. Anyone can tell from your videos they cannot be 'quick' to put together as you put so much thought, care & attention into them...however would you consider just a sit down & talk to the camera about this topic? (perhaps in that chair ;) ). Thank you again for your videos. such a pleasure to watch them....i wonder how bratty Mr. Groundhog will be this year ;)
Deer & Raven.... if you punch his picture at the start of the video it will show you all his videos...... you don't have to wait for his videos to pop up.
This video is exceptional! Thank you for your work and dedication, we all appreciate it. The deep topics you touch on and personal perspective with which you share elevate this video to whole new levels of informative entertainment. Keep it up, we can’t wait to see what comes next!
Wow, this episode was really informative, educational and touched on a lot of topics. I am an avid amateur gardener always trying new heirlooms and trying to grow as many interesting plants as possible. Though I don't have much optimism for it this year, my super exotic I want to grow is Naranjilla, from the Andes. Even if I don't get to pick anything, just the growing experience is fun and may help me better prepare for the next year. Ive had the Kiwano Melon on one occasion myself, but after learning so much I wouldn't mind trying it again after my newfound appreciation for the fruit. Keep up the gardening, Siloe.
Thanks friend. I’ll have to look into the naranjilla
Thank you for sowing some light and heat in an otherwise freezing winter!
I hope we can get to spring soon.
Ye kiwano mujhe chahiye kese milega Delhi se
i really love this video and appreciate all your thoughtful and well researched work 🌿
Fantastic video! Thank you for a great history lesson about Brazil.
Thank you. I hope it captured your attention.
Awesome to see a new video. Your content is always so well done and original. We appreciate every program you put out. Thank you
Thank you Cole! Thanks for wainting
What a brilliant production! Siloe, I am a South African. I too have mixed blood.
Thanks for the upload, the melon brought back memories, In my country we call it magaka (wild cucumber) it's mostly planted between the maize and pumpkins. Thanks again
It’s great to hear that! Thanks
Siloe, this is a truly wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your story! You really are one the best creators here on TH-cam.
I am waiting on my DNA results now. I can't wait to see my genetic ancestry, as I have nearly no idea what it is...
Thanks Enoch for the great compliment.
I appreciate all of the thought and hard work you put into this video. Bravo!
Thanks Eric for your continued support
The quality of your cinematography and information contained in this video are beyond normal. Thank you for making this video and other videos. You’re great artist.
I have seen those melons in a few ethnic markets in the past. Next time I'll have to try one out And save the seeds
I’ll also have to try one
What a masterpiece, Siloe. The editing was also on point and I really liked the cultural and historical background that you added to this. Well done!
Thank you Chrystian
Oh my word, Siloé! What an absolutely beautiful video! Stellar. Thank you for this.
Thank you Bernard. I’m glad you liked it
Every video i watch gives me goosebumps! You are super underrated :(((
I was amazed at the pic of all the women.how lucky you are to have a pic of generations . while doing my own ancestry I found that my great grands came from Portugal..maybe I'll take a page from you n get DNA done..and I can't wait to see if you grafted cucumelon to the African melon
Your production is doing so well. Please keep making. Thank you.
Thank you
A beautiful video. Thank you
Beautiful production. I would love to be able to interview you for Wild Roots podcast sometime.
We'll have to try that. Send me an email to seedofchoice@gmail.com
So glad u are back... I enjoyed your story in this video. I hope you keep your videos coming.
I subscribed because of this video. Excellent work!
You my friend are an artist in all things. Blessings. :-)
Thanks
You have a global view on things and you make the unique and deep connections that we need to undersand better the world and ourselves. You are gifted. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.
I started watching for the gardening how ever having a history degree, l was twice blessed. As a seeker of wisdom and truth, I am grateful. I only recently discovered you. Please continue.
Inspired film. You are a remarkable writer. Thank you for sharing with us your creative vision.
Thank you!
Siloé you did it again! This was such a great video and your transparency was admirable. Also I find it very interesting that you attempted to grow this fruit in particular, because I just recently tried it myself. It taste great mixed with greek plain yogurt and honey. If you ever get a chance to try it, let me know what you think.
Thank you JaMera. I hope to get to try it one day
Wow!!! It was really nice to get a new video. Always looking forward to watch them.
Dear Siloé Oliveira,
I feel an immense blessing and privilege that I stumbled upon your wondrously awe-inspiring channel that brings much hope and great lessons on life in the cosmic web of gardening right at the footsteps at home. At the very end, home is earth and the only planet that we know of in the closest proximity that harbors life and it is our inherit duty to take care of the natural world and find harmony within to fill the outer with fabulous fragrances of flowers that later bear delicious, exquisite fruits. Gratitude for your magnificent being of light and of unconditional love. May the force of the divine love be with you and those dear to your heart always.
These videos are amazing. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
Thank you...your videos take gardening to the spiritual level it deserves...just lovely!
Your channel is by far the most artistic and soulful I've met in a long time. Warm greets from Romania, I'm a big fan!
This is your best video yet. Thank you for all the research and subsequent information you provided.
I'm watching this video for the 2nd time and must give you Kudos for tying in the history of the slave trade in Brazil with the seed education of the African melon. You must be a professor. You do an amazing job educating people and you're using your platform wisely. Thank you my brother.
This is one of the most thought-provoking videos I have ever watched ... thank you x
Thank you for such a wonderful video. Deeply appreciated as always.
Thank you Steph!
This was one of your best videos Siloe. I loved the blend of history and culture with the documentation of your efforts to grow an exotic fruit. We grew African Horned Melons for the first time ever this year too. Like yours, ours were planted rather late and were slow starting. They came on strong late in the season and we did get about a dozen fruit. The delicate, but delicious flavor is much like what you describe in your video. I could see this fruit as a pallette cleanser at high end restaurants. It is extremely refreshing and reminds me of the flavor of kiwi. We will absolutely grow them again this year. I hope you give them another try as they are worth the effort (and they just look so cool, as a bonus). I would be happy to mail you some seeds that we saved if you would like. It is the least we could do given your hard work creating this video.
What outstanding, lovely work! Bravo
Thank you
WOW Siloé. When I saw the dish you chose for your seeds it just touched me to see the reverence for what you were doing. I stayed teary eyed the rest of the video as I watched in awe of your ability to pack so much truth and gardening wisdom in a beautiful box of passionate artistry. Well done My Friend, well done. Watching again.
This is a stellar video. Great production work.
Thank you!
you can buy these at any good market in los angeles.
What a brilliant and informative video. Cooking, history, antiques, art and of course gardening. Thank you.
Hey there...long time....beautiful video... M in UAE n m growing this....mine has started fruiting....but the vine was withered not long ago n I though its a lost cause. We have mild winters and so the vine didn't do well earlier...but suddenly I saw it growing last week and found two fruits with male flowers yesterday. Temperature might have played a big role here. But the vine is relatively little. First I thought I should pluck the fruits as the vine is still young, but then I decided to leave it alone. Will share what happens and if I get to save seeds...will be overjoyed to share! them with you.
That is really exciting. They seem to prefer drier sunnier climates indeed.
I’ve missed your work, I don’t know where I disappeared off to. Your story telling builds an emotional connection I’ve not seen any gardener TH-camr do.
Great to see you are back Siloe!
Thank you for hanging in there
Your videos are the best.
This just popped up on my ‘suggestions’ and I’m so glad I’ve taken the time to watch, beautiful orator/ story teller you are. Love your home, decor and garden. I’m from the Caribbean and and so this was part of our education as well. Racism and colourism in Latin America will always remain as it’s engrained and religiously passed down. New subbi here.
Thanks for watching and for the thoughtful feedback. Welcome to the channel.
What a fantastic video! As a fellow light-skinned philosophy minded Brazilian-American, I always find special interest in your point-of-view. You truly did justice to a complex racial and social issue. It is amazing how you took a "failed experiment" to grow the African melon and turned it into a mini-doc worth watching. Your 100+ hours of effort have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for sharing your view of the world through your unique video style.
I’m glad you enjoyed it
This video is truly fascinating. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this. Both the growing of the melons, and the meticulous research. It was eye opening.
I'm glad you're still posting. I really enjoy your videos. This is one of your best. I hope you have a great day!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I love every minute of it, it was definatley educational as well as inspirational. Please keep making videos
You're back! Yessssss!!!
You need 1 million subs right now
Such a good video!!! Can't wait till the next one!
I think this is the most complex and high quality video I've seen you make!! Amazing!! I realize they take forever to make! I do miss seeing more from you, Siloe! Can't wait to see what you grow in the coming season :)