Off Grid Forest Garden | Invasive Earthworms

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5 жыл бұрын

My forest garden in the wilderness at the log cabin is doing well despite the harsh conditions and limited water supply. I flashback to my previous vegetable garden and farming experiment, comparing the growing conditions where I am now to where I was before.
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@maryanna4430 4 жыл бұрын

Vaša láska k prírode,všetkým na svete ukazuje,ako sa dá žiť,ak si vážime to,čo je nám srdcom blízke.Ďakujem,Shawn James

@marijkedemets5151 7 ай бұрын

Prachtig in alles.wondermooi 🦋🇧🇪

@MTGoddard 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo! ...Gardening is a medicine that does not need prescription , and has no limit on dosage.

@myrtlesyd9451 5 жыл бұрын

All the pics of your past gardens looks so rich, healthy and beautiful! Great video 👍👍👍👍

@sakibkashmiri1090 5 жыл бұрын

This is nice from a cabin builder to a farmer you are an all rounder can survive anywhere.

@muimasmacho 5 жыл бұрын

Wood ashes would be a tremendous help in neutralizing your acidic soil. It is high alkaline. Mostly calcium, similar to lime. It's also rich in magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, so it makes a great fertilizer too. But check your Ph frequently and try to stay below 6.5 for most garden plants. It should help with the slugs too... but nothing beats a pair of ducks, slugs and snails in one end, rich potassium nitrate fertilizer out the other. If you want to collect it in the purest form, put in a small concrete walkway and they'll pile it to the sky with duck poop. They tend to only poop on walkways and patios. 😶

@lanceflanagan 5 жыл бұрын

That's great advice

@HUNTERHUNTER-pl6bf 4 жыл бұрын

I guess so, man.

@gloriakoch4242 4 жыл бұрын

Would paying stones work for the duck poo? Also try bats for the pollination. Do you have bats?

@jonothandoeser 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't he just buy earthworms?

@jacobjasper7477 2 жыл бұрын

you all prolly dont give a shit but does someone know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I love any tips you can give me

@merlehester113 5 жыл бұрын

I want to say you are a very nice man to give out info that you are learning and passing it on to people that comes to your site. I love checking in and seeing what you are doing. Always very interesting. I grew up in southern Ga so we had plenty of good soil with lots of earthworms......they are so wonderful for the soil. I got a book many yrs ago by Ruth Stout. Was a very interesting book. My grandmother was my rock so I learned much from her on gardening, etc. I pray for you especially in winter when you go out on the lakes to get fish to eat. You there alone makes for a need that God is there with you. Hope I did not offend you. You are blessed, very blessed to be able to do this. Gods green acres is so wonderful for your beautiful dog also.

@jaxinco 5 жыл бұрын

The indigenous people showed the Pilgrims how to plant their seeds with a fish for fertilizer.

@joanneforrest1830 5 жыл бұрын

🌲🍁🌿Your recent planting inspired me for the first time ever to plant some of my own vegetables to try and be a little self sufficient. I’m finding it really therapeutic. Thank you.

@poodledaddles1091 4 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of your previous garden!

@remmymills3453 5 жыл бұрын

Would definitely surround that future garden with a tall fence and possibly a mesh barrier under your garden ,so the animals cant burrow under

@TheAvkdutch 4 жыл бұрын

Land mines and concertina wire will do the trick as well

@lindabaker568 5 жыл бұрын

I love the cabin, the forest, everything about your land. Your a smart young man Shawn. Thanks for the videos. I enjoy them so much.

@thetimeisnow.2420 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh...I just got my Monday fix! Personable as always,thanks Mr James!

@mossmonaco9061 5 жыл бұрын

Ace - if I could post you earthworms, ha! Nice to see the critters, thanks again Shawn.

@johna.9742 5 жыл бұрын

Here is what I like about this video. You totally understand, at no surprise, there are things that don't just happen overnight. It takes time, patience, and an understanding for long term success that some things take a little time to understand the best path forward. Such as giving the garden a year to best determine the path forward for best result. The world is becoming a place where people expect immediate results, which in most cases isn't good for long term gratification.

@billthemailman9195 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such important info on earthworms and their effect on the ecosystem. All of your videos are extremely helpful.

@allorenz6591 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, mind boggling discovery. Immediately read up on invasive earthworms and deer browsing destroying Great Lakes Hardwood Forests. Thanks Shawn !

@DebMorrow57 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing you harvest those first ripe tomatoes! Another wonderful video!

@marthaneuhauser1019 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely continue to watch!

@wendyblackwood4290 5 жыл бұрын

That is so interesting about the earthworms. I wouldn't have guessed.

@isaacsipe8264 5 жыл бұрын

This is so much fun to watch! Thanks Shawn looking forward to your harvest

@briangilson2818 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn for the update it is a breath of fresh air.

@sharonhryndza4839 5 жыл бұрын

WOW that was a great history lesson on the earthworms.

@Rideeon 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn ! Don't troll me you said all the Alaska video's would be here ! Lol don't care I know they are coming keep up the good work. You're an inspiration for all of us.

@zachstough502 5 жыл бұрын

Adding lime to the soil will change the ph balance, so you could neutralize that acidic soil down by the creek. Good looking garden. Bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches once some of those tomatoes ripen!

@karenrouth2056 5 жыл бұрын

Excited to see what is coming soon lol! Thank you Shawn x

@PPYTAO 5 жыл бұрын

You’re your own man, Shawn James. I gotta respect that. Keep up the excellent content 👍

@ananihjh7460 4 жыл бұрын

Have fun in yr garden Mr James .....🍄🍄🍓🍎 plants many more .....

@thizizliz 5 жыл бұрын

Always informative Shawn. I look forward to whatever you have in store for us.

@auntytutu 5 жыл бұрын

Well, you've got my curiosity all stirred up. In more ways than one. That's one of the reasons why your vlogs are so great. Cheers!

@PangaeaJAL 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT gardening advice ... This is such a great channel ... your common sense advice is so valuable for all who are blessed to view your videos ... Thanks ...

@trishaharrison3692 5 жыл бұрын

That’s why I love your channel. You are so informative. Have lived in southern Ontario all my life and did not know this about earth worms. Just got thru watching Brad on Jim Bairds video. Will definitely have to check out the video. Thanks for all you do and give Cali a hug.😘

@frechstudios3129 5 жыл бұрын

Excited about the new series.

@daleh.7711 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoying another video and educational, as well. Never knew about the earthworms.

@andyrichey1192 5 жыл бұрын

Very educational, I appreciate it Shawn !! I have been learning a lot through your videos. I enjoy a lot I appreciate .

@yvonnekoedood4611 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing Shawn for your future and past garden adventure have a nice day

@loupiscanis9449 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you , Shawn .

@MrDbowschnider 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. So glad you’re channel came across my utube. Love watching you work. Brilliant man in my opinion. Looking forward to the he add me on. 👍

@garygemian604 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, you and a couple of other you tubers have inspired me to expand my vegetable backyard garden significantly. My dad started me growing a garden when I was a boy and now I have started my grandsons ages 4 and 5 in their backyard. I will be converting all of my backyard property to growing food. I live on 2/3 of an acre in northern NJ but I am convinced I can produce food for my family even on a short growing season. After all NJ is called the "Garden State" for a reason. I am also putting in an outdoor stove fueled by wood to cook as if I was off grid. NJ has a solar energy plan subsidized by the State which I am also planning to install. All of this, Shawn, is largely due to watching and subscribing to "My Self Reliance." Thank you for your passion and inspiration! Gary Gemian

@young-soonkim6730 5 жыл бұрын

Good Monday Shawn & Cali🐕! Sprinkle the wood ashes on top of the soil under neath the vegetables! It works will for the slugs! 👍🍅🌽🌶

@BoOmBaMan 5 жыл бұрын

Hey shawn! You're well ahead of the game. Thanks for sharing the past experience of farm life and knowledge earth worms.

@sylvialearningtoheal3273 5 жыл бұрын

Great! I learned a lot and thank you for taking your time and explaining what you're doing and why! I hope the best for you and your family and look forward to watching many more!

@thelmacristinacretella7810 5 жыл бұрын

You really are tireless is surreal. Congratulations, Shawn for the incredible initiatives! 🇧🇷😘😘

@BraxxJuventa 5 жыл бұрын

Good video again Shawn. Thank you. 👍😁

@josephsauve2020 5 жыл бұрын

My Mom lives close to your area and she uses pete moss, in her gardens and flower beds and they do well. Never knew about earth worms always learn something from your vids thanks

@RunAMuckGirl2 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Look at your amazing gardens! You'll make your new space work for you.

@adriannee.1030 5 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from this video... thanks again for sharing your experiences and your thoughts

@rangermike955 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information I had no idea that earthworms can be bad for the environment. I did some research after seeing this and will be careful not to release dew worms in my forest. We do not have them in my area either. I was going to toss a few dozen into my garden. Glad to know this. Your information is very helpful.

@isabelsassi5170 5 жыл бұрын

Esse lugar é muito lindo.Obrigado James por compartilhar conosco essas belas paisagens 😘

@shawnfinley5457 5 жыл бұрын

Hey bro almost missed this video. Been a rough couple days. A year ago tomorrow my mom passed and as of last night my father was rushed to emergency due to similar issues. Hes gonna hopefully be getting out in a few day. I'm glad I found this video. Always helps take my mind off of how crazy my life has been over the last 2 yrs. Keep up the great work brother 👍🏻👍🏻

@wendygold9885 5 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot about soil differences. Thank you.

@marianfrances4959 5 жыл бұрын

interesting about the earthworms! your garden looks fantastic, especially for a first-go on that property. good job!! i know how much work it is (and how long things can take) but nature will tell you what will grow and you will find your way. thanks for all your videos, shawn.

@barrywebber100 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn, best wishes to you.

@kekoamaunakea4473 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video, there’s no one more productive then Shawn Kekoa James.🤙🏽🏝”Right on Shawn stay real”, I’m older then you but your my mentor.🐺💨💨

@TinyHouseLife 5 жыл бұрын

love it! so awesome to know some of your gardening past.. thanks for the tips as well Shawn

@HelloHello-ej4lk 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your pass garden ..👍😊

@terrydaly7296 5 жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful garden at your old house, lucky person that buys it. Love your videos.

@upnorthandpersonal 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this while planning paint work on my cabin tomorrow. Won't have a garden/greenhouse until next year, but sure am looking forward to it :) However, your place has no rocks at all compared to where I'm at!

@NetTopsey 5 жыл бұрын

We had some pretty sad earthworms in our gardens in the Haliburton area when I was a kid. There were never a lot, and they were always small Looking back I suspect they didn't much care for the pH. No doubt as you enrich the soil any earthworms you bring in will thrive. I didn't realize that they were not native to North America. I always learn something from this channel 👍

@suezaple4950 Жыл бұрын

I have learned a lot with this video thank you Shawn appreciated .

@estellaknox4488 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden

@dennisfischer9930 5 жыл бұрын

Had no idea. Tip of the chapeau, Shawn, and "Guerrilla Gardening" - gonna blow up!

@IsthatSew 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my! That tease........ Now you have us all speculating about the new series and why it will keep you from tending the garden.

@sanctuarywoods7748 5 жыл бұрын

That was really interesting ! Looking forward to more of this !

@bumpy9024 4 жыл бұрын

Hello!! You are so wonderful at sharing your knowledge with everyone!! I love every video I watch!! Thank you for sharing with us all!! Big loves to Callie and a big toss in the woods for me! Thanks!! Kathy Washington State

@Kakuzo0 5 жыл бұрын

Small aquaponics project would be very cool. Closed enviroment, fish breeding and using the manure for growing plants. You could either grow them vertically or on floating beds. Its actually do able small scale but you'd def need electricity. Always watching your vids Shawn, for me its a great way to combine learning and relaxing.

@jtsdeals 5 жыл бұрын

A high tunnel might be good in your climate. Good way to extend the growing season and keep critters out.

@truenorth7553 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this one , Great vid , never new that about the earth worms ☘🍀☘ Thanks bro👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@carmineiadeluca935 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, I'm impressed with the upper garden. Plants look healthy. Good luck my friend.

@NateBuker 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning amount of great info here. Thanks!

@billcollier8208 5 жыл бұрын

I love the gardening info. I live in central lower Michigan I had no idea about the earthworms being an invasive invertebrate. Good stuff Shawn! Thank you

@elwynsmith5092 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update !

@bozenamasliczek2447 5 жыл бұрын

Well done beautiful garden. Fresh veggies. Love it💖🤗😜

@susanwong9592 5 жыл бұрын

Eat healthy and very organic vegetables. Great for health. And maybe planting some lovely flowers would be beautiful to see.

@BlueberryGirl723 4 жыл бұрын

Guinea fowl are great in a fenced in garden. They eat the pests and let you know when something is in the garden that shouldn’t be there. Look forward to seeing your garden progress. Best to you.

@comedianmattrossey 5 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video Shawn for the content about earthworms and honey bees. I never knew about either not being naturally occuring in North America, both earthworms and bees are 2 of my favorite insects. Now I'm going to checkout 'Explore the Backcountry'. Thanks Shawn!!!!

@makingitthrough190 5 жыл бұрын

"Worms, how they migrate?" I love the visual in my imagination for that comment!

@ennismccaffrey3227 4 жыл бұрын

Katie G Little covered wagons with snails for horses ...

@Bishop1987 5 жыл бұрын

Dude you are awesome! You are like the Dick Proenneke of modern times. We all know how awesome he was. Keep doing what you do. It is so interesting to watch you do even just your daily chores..

@14Marathons 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, Shawn....I guess I take earthworms for granted where I live...they are amazing...glacial areas are a whole different ball game, as you know... Thanks for your channel and videos and knowledge...

@lorenzodicocco3748 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, living in Canada with a short growing season you are going to need a green house to start your seedlings.

@SamBorgman 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@Cryptoman_5000 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. another project that would certainly pan out in the long run. Shawn has plenty of land, i wondered if he could try an earthworm experimentation and keep it confined to a limited area or maybe get a horse or two and then he could have the compost from the animals for gardening as well. Probably not cost efficient though.

@jimmyjolly4184 5 жыл бұрын

Horse manure is not the best compost need chickens and rabbits as well as worm casting tea

@straubdavid9 5 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjolly4184 I do like the tea .... it's not just for breakfast anymore ~8^)

@volcanocollins9845 4 жыл бұрын

@@straubdavid9 that just sounds gross. Never had it. What's it like asking for friend?

@peterpepich2693 5 жыл бұрын

Sir you are a smart man , love your program

@genefoust5569 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the video Monday evening July to 8 local time 3:30 p.m. 93ﾟ degrees North Carolina

@tim78676 5 жыл бұрын

Gardening is so very different where you are, compared to here on the 30th parallel. I salute your efforts to grow food in such a challenging environment.

@johnhofe3894 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Mr. James. Very informative.

@ImaMonaKnight 4 жыл бұрын

Your Amazing..Always The 2nd Year Iss Much Better Aswell..Thanks For You***

@alexkasacous 5 жыл бұрын

Cali trying eat your corn made me chuckle. My goldens used to always steal corn and strawberries before I could harvest.

@alexirandall5010 5 жыл бұрын

Another tip Shawn are egg boxes. Grow your seedlings in them. They hold the moisture and biodegradable once you plant it into the ground. Unsure if you are permitted to use vermiculite? It feeds the tiny seedlings........

@markthompsoncpa 4 жыл бұрын

Back in 1970 my friends & I drove to Orangeville, Ontario for a 3 day rock concert in the woods.

@glenngoodale1709 5 жыл бұрын

I really really enjoyed this episode

@lindamoses3697 4 жыл бұрын

I used to watch Starry Hilder and her garden was covered in wood chips so she had to water once a month if I remember correctly. My grandpa used to stick a steel rod in the ground and hook it up to a little battery electrifying the ground. Up would come the earthworms so he could go fishing. My sister in law loves to raise a garden in Alaska. We had a huge garden that was very prolific in Idaho. We always had a truck full of manure dumped every year. We lived off the land when it came to produce.

@mollymikna9354 4 жыл бұрын

Chickens are the best helpers in starting and maintaining gardens.... they provide the fertilizer, they turn over your compost piles and they provide eggs (and eggshells)! Easy to feed and low maintenance cold hearty too!

@morsdrov1297 4 жыл бұрын

Omg I didn’t know this channel existed; I’m so glad !!!!😀

@sunflowershanti4940 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting information, thanks.

@yekaterinapanferova1410 5 жыл бұрын

Good garden.

@offgridsweden 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Shawn. Have an amazing week, Andreas 🇸🇪

@gilberteechevin647 4 жыл бұрын

Whow shawn ton jardin est magnifique. ..j'adore 😊 Betty From France Peace

@johncourtneidge 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice, thaank-you!

@juanitaskelton448 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, amazing video on your pasr and present gardens...WOW!!! Your skills in all you do are awsome! Thanks for sharing all of it that you can. I loved the shots that your forest cameras got of the BEAR, the dear and the moose....just love it😳😁

@DonnaRatliff1 5 жыл бұрын

Fish guts is Awesome for gardens ! You know what your doing! 😃 I have 2 horses and ducks for my manure. Oh my this year's garden I have is Totally Awesome.

@RAYOFSONLITE 4 жыл бұрын

You can be proud of your acheiment

@brucewilliams2106 5 жыл бұрын

I have a little offgrid island in the Kawarthas and just started gardening this year. It's on a granite outcropping with thin soil, lots of pine and cedar trees. Sounds similar to your growing conditions. thanks for the tips!