Com+Well: Gardening with Gangster Gardner, Ron Finley

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3 жыл бұрын

Episode 4 is with the “Gangster Gardner” of South Central Los Angeles. Ron Finley is best known for planting fruit and vegetables throughout his neighborhood in abandoned lots, traffic medians, and sidewalk curbs. The purpose? To offer alternative options to the fast food pandemic in black and brown communities.
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Guest - Ron Finley @ronfinley
Director - Tari Wariebi @tariwariebi
Executive Producers - Common, Dayna Carney @daynatella
Producers - Tamara Brown @tamarabrown2010, Sean Glover @oneblackman, Adiza Mahamah @adiza_bm
DP - Raphael van Oostrum @raphavanoo66
Sound - Miguel Rodriguez @breakfastisthemostimportant
Editor/Colorist - Luo Da Wei Xiao @luodaweixiao
Illustrator - Joao Fazenda @joao.fazenda
Animation - Chaz Bottoms @chazdraws
Music - Karriem Riggins @karriemriggins1
Post Production - Mia Francois @siocnarf_aim
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@Revolution360Degrees 3 жыл бұрын

Started growing my own herbs and tomatoes this summer in containers amazing to see it grow and to use them in my salads and recipes. Started small to make sure I stayed committed now Im hooked lol

@zahrawil 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same. Loved it. Tomatoes, squash, arugula, swiss chard, lettuce and zuchinni. Amazing how much you can grow, in a small space too.

@Revolution360Degrees 3 жыл бұрын

Yes simply beautiful and amazing!

@CeliaMitchell-ot5ir Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. Getting your hands into the dirt. No shellac on your food. Watching your food grow. A wonderful feeling.

@dawnendiaye657 3 жыл бұрын

I grew an avocado tree in my NY apartment ! Everyday I say WOW! Plants are life :)

@Revolution360Degrees 3 жыл бұрын

How did you do that? I live in CT and would love to have a avocado tree lol Excited!

@PreciousRareFind 3 жыл бұрын

I am in Washington State and I am also growing an Avocado and a Lemon Tree. I'm not sure if it's going to produce Fruit but it was phenomenal going through the process. We have that knowledge no one can take from us. Peace & Blessings.

@khloe38 2 жыл бұрын

How long to produce fruit? Did u start from seed?

@dawnendiaye657 2 жыл бұрын

@@khloe38 I started with a seed. I started it in water and when it grew about 12 inches I put it in soil. I made sure that the pot was deep. The tree is over 6ft now. I repotted it in a huge trash bin. Honestly I believe this tree was destined to be with or without me because I know nothing about plants LOL

@khloe38 2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnendiaye657 that's cool. I'm assuming u used seed from an avocado you had eaten? I think I'm going to start saving seed from fruits I get from the grocery. I hear of several people that say they are growing a lemon tree in their living room (in a pot of course). 🍋

@MoonDragon-pm2re 3 жыл бұрын

Gardening is life

@sonja4164 3 жыл бұрын

It truly is

@rosalindhb 3 жыл бұрын

I realized during the Pandemic when grocery stores started running out of stuff or having to stand in long lines that I should grow my own food. Trying to grow sweet potatoes from slips in containers. So far so good.

@DrTonyaBreauxShropshire 3 жыл бұрын

"We are creators, "..."Feed yourself and others"..."Gardening creates community". Notes are priceless. Keep it up Common!

@MaryPurdy 2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing episode on so many levels - food sovereignty, food justice,building community, supporting health and healing the planet!

@theoriginalloveandteavarie4285 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ron Finley “Gangsta Gardener” & Common I’m learning sooo much and am about to start my own garden 👏🏾👏🏾🪴 🍅🥒

@sinkit444 3 жыл бұрын

Alchemizing our energy back into earth. It's a win-win!

@frenchicoh7398 3 жыл бұрын

Being a Chicago Vegan, I Can't wait for this episode.

@sonja4164 3 жыл бұрын

Chitown vegan too. Agreed.

@drdluv 3 жыл бұрын

Another chi vegan 🙋🏽‍♀️ indeed!

@sonja4164 3 жыл бұрын

@@drdluv 🙋🏿 🥑🥝🍐🍌🍑🍓🍉🍇🍒🍋🍊🍎❤

@veganrican606 3 жыл бұрын

Chitown vegan here as well.

@MarthaHenry1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Yes. Yes!!! My soul needed to see this. Thank you so much! Amen!

@thirdeyeinfomedia 2 жыл бұрын

We must teach our children and help them understand our connection to the land.

@mariereid2493 3 жыл бұрын

I love these Wellness lifestyle episodes , informative and therapeutic!

@sistavibes4708 3 жыл бұрын

We need to focus on being producers and not just consumers 🖤

@anitasaini1350 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ Garlic scapes are rare but so yummy!!!! Like a mix between french onion and garlic. So 😋. My fav. This is awesome. I love your mindset Common. You are amazing. Thank you for all you do.

@purdo84 3 жыл бұрын

my favourite MC is now my life coach. this series is amazing, please keep doing it. peace love and respect

@pamelat188 3 жыл бұрын

Blessings to everyone's🙏

@sonja4164 3 жыл бұрын

❤🙏🏽

@nadzieskorner3804 3 жыл бұрын

Pamela T Blessings right at you too 🙏🏾

@heidireinli8701 9 ай бұрын

I love this wellness , the greatest common ❤❤

@jills911 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! I didn’t know about the farm on 35th. I went to CHSAS. So many of my classmates entered the fields of agriculture and food science as a result of going to the “farm school” in Chicago. We had an organic farm stand that they still have. CHSAS + living in my current city are the reasons I fell in love with nature.

@honeyboydiaz 3 жыл бұрын

Excited about this! Let's GO!!!!

@OfficialMNIB 3 жыл бұрын

- Lookin' forward to this!

@ladysocrates107 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best interview I’ve seen so far with Ron Finley. Thank you Common and Ron❤️

@JonathanStaples89029 3 ай бұрын

My favorite MC and my favorite Gardner! I wish I saw this when it first dropped.

@checkurfruit1st 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this episode. It's kool that you are promoting healthy living and going back to the land that God created and the gift of producing food and freedom for ourselves. I too have been concerned about where our food comes from and what the creepy corporates are putting in it and on it. I now live in a tiny townhouse in the DMV (I'm originally from the Midwest), and I started growing vegetables on my little deck. I was shocked at how easy it was and the amazing flavor of my vegetables. I'm not a veg or veeg, but found two local farmers who do grass-fed organic meats and milk - it's so much better and doesn't make me feel heavy after I eat. I'm with you on the breath and energy improvement.

@DJMelRockwell 3 ай бұрын

I have build my own garden beds from pallets, that I found on the steets & collected them at night for months and grow my own healthy, organic & biological Veggies, Fruits and Healthy medicinal Herbs... Started even with growing Dade Palm tree's from dades I have eaten and started to grow from them seeds again 🌞💧🌱🌴💜

@abbymoncure4442 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ this is beautiful. I was smitten by one guy who reached out too me introduce an idea well revealed his works on how we can create a growth box and feed 3 🏠. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL I say!!!!

@nadzieskorner3804 3 жыл бұрын

Being vegan is great but I wish I could give up chicken. I’m in NY so planting is seasonal. I never planted but my Dad does. This is something we all should do though. DWLOL at not cooking I hope by the last episode you will be cooking. I use garlic a lot. It has lots of medicinal value too especially for colds etc. So much valuable information. Thank you Gangsta Gardener and Sir Common. Love you even more for this. Be Blessed always 👑💓🙏🏾

@lisanowakow3688 Жыл бұрын

My daughter’s daycare person had the kids plant, grow and eat veggies. When her pediatrician asked what her favorite vegetable was she said, “radishes and cucumbers.” It was apparent to me he expected carrots and corn. We garden too, but I was into flowers at that time and trees. Now, I wonder what took me so long to grow veggies.

@dalilakecia1860 3 жыл бұрын

I love this... keep the info coming

@sistavibes4708 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Respect! 💯 Grow your own. The source is the truth 🖤

@BoChosen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vibrations...

@samsilva3625 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even plant new tomato in a certain spot this year, but they sprouted from last years fallen seeds.

@lettiechiahuxtable8397 3 жыл бұрын

Can't bet fresh grown fruit and vegetables right out of your own garden, just remember your spacing and seasons for them 😊😊😊

@tammyingram5673 3 жыл бұрын

This was truly inspirational @common. Loved how the gangster gardener spoke on how that 250 year old apple tree keeps yielding apples. Btw don't you know another gardener pretty well??? Love these knowledge giving episodes. Keep up the great work. I will continue to support you and thanks for the CONSISTENT positivity. Love.

@imanix6174 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Common.... Word Up! Excellent your planting and that’s the same thing am doing grow ya own and filter my home for greater good. Why buy and not grow. My dad had a massive garden full of veg and herbs, so I grew to love natural things. Great to see your flow Common. Hope it blessed your heart to grow more, and more. Live to love nature....

@samsilva3625 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, what a cool guy. I mean Ron, not the other one.

@nishawraps6833 3 жыл бұрын

With all the mess in our foods these days, it’s more important now more than ever to grow your own foods

@hustlemotivatelead 3 жыл бұрын

This is so much needed ! God bless you common

@nishawraps6833 3 жыл бұрын

Love this

@turtleflo_ 3 жыл бұрын

Sharing. Thank you! 💖🙏💖 You living that life. Is my hair in my face? 😂

@lajuanajohnson5293 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. Thank you Common for sharing this with us. Keep it coming. I'm enjoying it. And I'm learning a lot.Thanks ❤️👍💯

@lajuanajohnson5293 3 жыл бұрын

Love you too Common ♥️

@sharmiabarnes070884 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!!! I learned so much Common. Thanks for the wealth of information...PeaceNLove to you. ❤

@angelabishopfoodie 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! ❤☘🌾

@wairemanata1008 3 жыл бұрын

Ok now I really want to start a new vegie garden, it’s the start of spring but we are currently in lockdown so nothing is open to buy my plants and soil.

@ai.nur.5782 3 жыл бұрын

Good chapter, Informative, thank you

@kristathet 3 жыл бұрын

In mental health...if you have a friend with plants and their plants are dead or dying that's a check in conversation...my plants die when I'm depressed...anyone who loved me would see that as a sign and inquire. Not just anyone can enter my personal space.

@turtleflo_ 3 жыл бұрын

Plants love classical music. Hope you’re feeling better. 🙏

@kristathet 3 жыл бұрын

My lemon plant Oscar Meyer looks pretty good these days, thank you for the check in and the plant love. They respond to good vibes for sure!

@nadzieskorner3804 3 жыл бұрын

Krista Thompson I would imagine so for real. Because a plant will flourish when it is nourished .. Wishing you all the best 🙏🏾💓

@Revolution360Degrees 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you are so right , maybe they can do a segment on house plants how they purify our air, help you sleep and so much more!

@kbrock74 3 жыл бұрын

Love❤

@donyuellweathers8214 3 жыл бұрын

Love it's

@EduardoFH 3 жыл бұрын

They Snapped

@clarencedeberry108 3 жыл бұрын

This is fire

@donyuellweathers8214 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@yiotask4683 3 жыл бұрын

This is just great idea 👊

@DJMelRockwell 3 ай бұрын

❤

@RFinleysuniverse 3 жыл бұрын

That Was Powerfull RA!! AllGoodThings~

@rasirjohnson982 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

@ginagee8737 3 жыл бұрын

I've started fermenting vegetables. I am planning on growing my oen. Thanks for the inspiration

@jlghinis 3 жыл бұрын

Just dm'd Ron on Instagram, that this should be aired on national TV. Very hard to find this great convo on KZfaq. Bless you!

@lawsfelitia5041 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Common, I just edited to say The Laws family loves you, we watch Hell Wheels, continues. Regarding the garden, however we help our neighbors do the same! Sometimes in the city you have that area that will not do SOD. We create a silver, dug down trash can with covers slant or to the side! We planted potatoes, can you say French fries outside, kids playing snack!! We are the ......Laws Family

@TheHummingbird876 3 жыл бұрын

Green thumb certified!

@donyuellweathers8214 3 жыл бұрын

Oh okay

@carlosthunder8262 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the "Green side. We are trying to convince the city of Philadelphia not to put a building on our garden. Our Tioga Hope Park and Garden is what is c needed to nourish our community. It is a beautiful space in a densely populated urban

@donyuellweathers8214 3 жыл бұрын

Alright

@bikerppapawheely9399 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks common universal mind control so needed

@sunshine7799 3 жыл бұрын

Common baby just buy a place down here honey 🍯😊....I will take care of it when you gone ❤️❤️❤️❤️xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

@BruceLeef 3 жыл бұрын

👈a ninja who gardens..go check ✔ 💯

@staceydoe3287 3 жыл бұрын

Black folks, we really need to get back to a vegan lifestyle. A plant-based diet is linked to great health and wellbeing. Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and whole grains. Also, plenty of water (alkaline preferably).

@cherylwoods8176 3 жыл бұрын

I was truly enjoying the episode until he said, “sex sells” in relation to young women. Please understand that your words matter! Please have higher regard and respect for the females. Thanks

@shortysolodadon315 3 жыл бұрын

Yan.. Is your brownies soft or hard yet.. Stop trying to build your reputation of someone you really don't like.. Oh tell Robert Williams from da house spot I said hello trick..