This is Why I'm NOT Gardening with WOOD CHIPS this Year

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4 жыл бұрын

Today I answer why I'm not gardening with wood chips this year, and go into detail of why I decided to make a change.
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@Master.blaster1212 3 жыл бұрын

As a person who’s gardened with wood chips and leaf mold for years, I can say that it’s truly amazing this information is provided in a 10 min video and for FREE. What a gift! Well done, Sir!

@gsdbellaoneone9325 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the way you've unravelled this soil information - the difference between fungal and bacteria soils. You make soil facinating - Thank you!

@nataliesmith6208 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts the same, now I know before I go further. I've already researched what are considered perennial foods or plants and the annual foods or plants, this way I can determine what I should be planting more into the wood chips fungi soil and more into bacteria enriched soil.

@guynorth3277 3 жыл бұрын

Soil is fascinating, so is water. People really don't know how to water, a little bit at a time.

@RoSario-vb8ge 3 жыл бұрын

Does it make any difference, what kind of wood chips you use? Since there are heating systems for wood chips, they aren't for nothing anymore as far as I found out. Some write, just take the ones that contain leafs otherwise it will make the dirt too sour. Here I read, take the bark chips... don't know which one to use now...

@lynnroberts3742 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoSario-vb8ge The shredded style mulch works best for me. It will "stick together" and sort of seal the top while holding the moisture underneath. My first year garden at my current house (3 years ago) I used pine bark mulch... didn't work as well and takes much longer to decompose.

@roadieratonga3083 4 жыл бұрын

"Teaming with Fungi, the organic growers guide to mycorrhizae" is a good book to read, to further understand the the natural union between plants and fungi. No too long not too short, helped me turn my soil around from years of neglect. Mushroom spores are floating every were, they just need a proper home to colonize =)

@dungdungfishing5732 4 жыл бұрын

*Nice to meet you all. I'm from Vietnam.*

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you too my friend 😁

@markratte 4 жыл бұрын

How is the farming there ?

@Rizik1986 4 жыл бұрын

Howdy from the U.S.

@pipellis6672 3 жыл бұрын

...and WELCOME from France

@Ojb_1959 3 жыл бұрын

Pho Rocks🍲

@kolbywaggoner5922 4 жыл бұрын

Hey James, your videos helped me as I transformed half of my yard into a food forest and orchard outside of Seattle. Thanks a lot for the great information and inspiration! My family will be getting the majority of our food in 2021 from our garden.

@eccomasta 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos on the Camera Operator always nice and chill and no fast cuts. Also great channel!)

@gamewhipess 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I have a problem, you come out with a video addressing it. Thank you! You and tuck have been such a big help these last 3 years.

@angie4755 4 жыл бұрын

I love sharing my garden harvest with my pups! So sweet!!

@TheTrock121 4 жыл бұрын

This makes so much sense. Even Rhubarb does better if you let the old leaves break down and acidify the soil. The more you can replicate Nature, the less amendments you need.

@stuartwertkin4977 Ай бұрын

Good info thank you I’ve got a 30’ x 16’ x 4’ pile of wood chips that I mixed with forest leaves, check the manure, steer manure, would ash/grass clippings coffee grinds etc. started heating up and just watching the process.

@orscrub3161 4 жыл бұрын

after watching your videos, i always feel like i’ve taken a speed class in gardening! thank you for sharing with us what you’ve learned! nothing better than experience! hi Mr Tuck! I’d share a carrot with you any day!! 🥰

@dranamarie 4 жыл бұрын

The way you explain the information is so very clear and direct amd it helped me to understand why certain plants were never flourishing in my yard. Thank you for sharing your research!!

@normanshadow1 4 жыл бұрын

I turned my neighbor onto you. We're both fairly new to gardening and love it. I had one of his cucumbers at lunch. You are changing the world! Thanks from the bottom of my heart. Love to little Tuck❤

@gigidi6816 4 жыл бұрын

I always get something out of your videos: learn something new, watch Tuck be himself in the garden, receive words of inspiration and encouragement, beautiful images of well loved plants ...

@poolman8676 3 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm and positivity. I placed the wood chips around the garden but I made sure that they're about three four inches from the stem. In one of your videos you also talked about the rot that can get to the plant and give it a disease. I pay attention to you. Thank you again for your awesome inspiration

@halfcenturyfarm607 4 жыл бұрын

I started my food forest 3 years ago, because of you,and I LOVE it❤ but you're totally right about annuals. I added several raised beds & a small market style garden this year!!! You're awesome, thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@stevenjbeto 4 жыл бұрын

An important episode with useful and necessary information. I admire you for letting us know what doesn't work so well in specific locations of the garden like the perennials. There are no failures. There are changes in awareness that make improvements in food production.

@chloebelle2331 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you (and Tuck 😂) I have started my very first garden. You’re the best!

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Let's Gooo!! Tuck is the best, I just try to follow his lead

@DocScience2 3 жыл бұрын

= @@jamesprigioni = I am essentially at my first garden also. This video was very informative for me, with several ideas to keep in mind. Thankyou for making and posting this video.

@CG-ng3xw 4 жыл бұрын

I've had similar observations with the woodchips with the annual garden. I also started with compost this year after watching Charles Dowding and Paul's content again. Woodchips are great for what they do, and marrying the 2 styles has worked well for me too.

@daughterofTheLion 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your well earned wisdom. You are a great teacher and explain things with skill and an easy going manner so that anyone can understand. And Tuck is the extra loving benefit to joining you in your garden.❤

@Atulipan 4 жыл бұрын

Bro! The energy you project at the start of every video is just awesome, my wife and I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. God bless you and your family!

@heather9130 4 жыл бұрын

This is great info! I've been plucking out little mushrooms all over the vegetable garden. Now I know I can probably just leave them or allow them to compost back into the soil. I've also been considering mulching the raised beds, so it's nice to know it's situational and I can see what works for my plants. Thanks James!

@melinaalarcon4763 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know what i enjoy more, getting the info you share or seeing Tuk, he brings that special touch to your chanel.

@Jenura01 4 жыл бұрын

Melina Alarcon tough choice there

@stacynewton34 4 жыл бұрын

I always learn so much from you. You really break it down and love what you are doing. Please dont stop making videos

@margaretkohler9454 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. They're informative and motivating. I put in 4 raised beds less than a month ago and I love them so much.

@granden2077 4 жыл бұрын

Started the woodchip method this year. Even with all the heat, the ground is retaining moisture. More summer squash and zucchini than I ever had before. Waiting on tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers which are looking great. 👍🍻

@jamesbeasley8122 Жыл бұрын

I do not quite agree with him on the annuals. A wood chip much or hay mulch works great for most annuals. I think you want at least a 50/50 bacteria to fungi soil for most home gardeners. I do see his problem with lettuce or carrots. Ruth Stout sure did not have any problems.

@elissapoh9073 4 жыл бұрын

super helpful James... this explains the issue that I'm having in my first year beds this year... too many woodchips, not enough compost. Thankyou!

@amberbumpus6174 4 жыл бұрын

Tuck is so adorable taking off with his carrot 😍❤️ thanks for the great advice!

@sallyhenry1716 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks😉

@aprilm9551 3 жыл бұрын

I like that he purchased a compost for the vegetables that was made from mushrooms (fungus) broken down by bacteria! : )

@NashvilleMonkey1000 4 жыл бұрын

I put the decomposing wood on my pathways, and it has the exact consistency to crumble when walked on from day to day activity, and when it's ready, it can be put into areas where large pieces can't be used.

@pattyclarkson3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! This makes a lot of sense. I appreciate all of the knowledge that you share with everyone. 💕☀️🌱🐞

@jeffgavioli609 4 жыл бұрын

I began my food forest this year, mostly by getting some berry bushes and apple trees going... I built a couple raised beds for the annuals, and am working on ways to make a big jump in year 2. We are planning a wood chip drop this fall, and I can't wait to expand out and become more self sufficient. Thanks James and Tuck!! 💞💞💞

@tko-sandbox8809 4 жыл бұрын

Whew! You scared me for a moment--I've already planned for mulch delivery for the new place (one more week and it's mine!) and am already hunting for fruits and berries suitable for my zone, 9b. My first thought was that you had learned something negative about lasagna/back to Eden mulching making it no longer ideal for creating gorgeous, rich soil. I LOVE your pallet raised bed--it's beautiful, serviceable (and cheap!) all in one. I've seen others on KZfaq but yours is the most attractive, as well as something I believe I can replicate. Thank you for showing me (us) how to make one of our own. You've been my inspiration and why I've made certain decisions. I'm buying an older (admittedly not so pretty) house but it's on acre. It has lots of sunny areas ready to transition into a food forest and enough space to spare for raised beds for square foot gardening. Thank you for all of the inspiration you've given me. I hope some day to have a food forest to be proud of, given plenty of mulch, time, and some TLC. p.s. I love that you gave the adorable Tuck the biggest carrot without even blinking.

@VondaInWonderland 4 жыл бұрын

I'm starting a mushroom section. Nobody even mentioned wood chips. Thanks James and Tuck ♥

@EsthersEden 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you shared this video. Confirmed what I've already started doing.... I have started using black agricultural fabric for heating up my soil in the spring, wood chips around my brassicas in the summer to keep them cool and then compost from my animals on the majority of my veggies. James and tuck I must say your garden channel is truely on of my favorites.

@martyvanord984 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!!! Your video is the first one that I have found that is concise and explains the benefits and limitations of wood chips. It seems that many drift away from the back to Eden approach but just do not comprehend the permaculture principals involved. So many channels attempt to address this but only waste time. THANK YOU.

@AngieMeadKing 3 жыл бұрын

So informative. Thank you 🙏🏼

@bobjob3632 3 жыл бұрын

Thank him for his legs!!😘🔥

@frederikkannegaard2624 4 жыл бұрын

Every time you upload a video my mind is blown by the quality and knowledge of what you are doing. If everyone knew these things the world would be in such a better state♥️

@tko-sandbox8809 4 жыл бұрын

If everyone knew and decided to take action, no matter how small, it would be a better world.

@Warrior-In-the-Garden 3 жыл бұрын

This makes so much sense about fungal vs bacterial. That chard though WOW!!! And very interesting about the timing of the wood chips and tomato plants. Tuck is so cute!!!

@kcl060 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! So true! I had the very same issue with carrots. It shocked me because I finally got like 4 or 5 carrots going well and looking strong, and then I wasn't paying much attention, and I come back, and only one is there. I will definitely do my carrots differently, but I am still a believer in thick wood chips for my mature plants in my raised bed. It's been a total lifesaver in extreme heat.

@theylivewesleep4682 4 жыл бұрын

James I appreciate your method of teaching growers of all levels how to think. Not what to think. I’ve gotten a head start on my first time garden this year and it’s thriving. Thanks for my green thumbs big bro! I live in south jersey also, be warned if I see you out and about I’m coming to grab a pic with you 😆 THANKS!!

@nataliesmith6208 4 жыл бұрын

Hey fellow South Jersian😁 this was an awesome teaching

@theylivewesleep4682 4 жыл бұрын

Natalie Smith south jersey stand up!! 😆

@dellaangel 3 жыл бұрын

How about South Philly .... can I get a "hey" I was to garden so badly but every plant I've ever grown has died. Including a huge cactus gifted to me. I'm a green jinx. I just wanna grow a salad.... lettuce, onion and tomato to start:( anyone willing to assess my yard or help me get it started right?

@karenlatham4053 3 жыл бұрын

@@dellaangel You can get soil tests online. Just Google soil test. Or search KZfaq for soil test. After you do that you can amend your soil so that you can work with it. Also what you need to start with is just lettuce in the fall and spring once you grow that you'll get a little more confidence. watch a lot of KZfaq videos learn about the insects learn about the viruses learn about watering. And then get out there and buy some seeds.

@katejannuzzi2375 4 жыл бұрын

Your best video yet! Man the garden looks so good, and you have grown a long way! Glad to hear the reference to Paul growing the annuals near the chicken poop, but all this just makes me want some true perennials more!

@ChristaFree 4 жыл бұрын

I use both in my gardens. When adding annuals I add more aged chicken coop bedding. All of my fruit trees like a little bit the beginning of the season too.

@LitlPixi 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 37 and I’ve been gardening for 13 years and I’m in love!!😂😍🌱

@karenlatham4053 4 жыл бұрын

I just noticed Tuck has his own t-shirts and hoodies! That's so cute!

@Joshua-we2us 4 жыл бұрын

Tucky has gained many hideouts from the heat, now that the Food Forest has flourished so abundantly. 😊🥒🥕🐶💜💚💙❤💛

@kristenm7380 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. I jumped on the wood chip garden train about 6 years ago, and learned the hard way that annuals were not into it. Like he said, they have their place when you know which plants like them. I wish I had seen this when I first started gardening. Thank you!

@ThisBeautifulFarmLife 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I did not understand the fungal/bacterial difference but I have gardened this way I guess intuitively. We have really great growing soil and I amend the growing area for annuals with a layer of compost once a year much like Charles Dowding. Then, depending on what I am planting I cover again with wood chips or leave uncovered to get tender annuals started. Once the annuals are up and strong I take the wood chips back up to the edges to keep in moisture and weeds out. It is working great so far! Thanks!

@JoeBlack14 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of your better videos. Thanks for all the great information. Your yard is probably the best garden on youtube. The health of all your plants is outstanding.

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Joe, I'm glad you found value in the information. Thanks for the kind words my friend

@aurora571000 2 жыл бұрын

It probably helps that he is is in New Jersey “The Garden State “, but yes his methods are good. I’m down in Florida with sand and nematodes. Not the same as Maryland or Northern California where I hardened previously.

@MrPmfontes 4 жыл бұрын

His intros give me such a rush. He’s at a level 10! I’m at a mild level 4. He hits the ground runnin! 🤣😂

@ashleyshaw5241 4 жыл бұрын

Same !! Gives me anxiety but I like it 🤣🤣👏🏼

@alisonstewart78 4 жыл бұрын

Mw too lol

@homeiswherethegardenis3057 4 жыл бұрын

Always scares me even though I watch him all the time. Anxiety for me for 2 minutes then the heart rate drops and I can watch the video. Lol!

@lyn5274 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha! just check out his very first videos , it seems he went from about level 1 to level 10!

@momofkings1 4 жыл бұрын

Cracks me up how his voice changes from the intro to the actual video. LOL

@howiedewitt_ 4 жыл бұрын

Last year I added 4 ft high raised beds to my woodchip garden. They are very productive. They replaced my 12" high raised beds which kept shrinking as I added woodchips around them. 😄

@k9spot1 4 жыл бұрын

The density of good information in this video is higher than ANY other ive watched and I’ve watched a lot so wow

@nclifton7862 4 жыл бұрын

This answered so many questions i had in the exact way i needed to hear them presented. Thanks James.

@maryse8 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James, When the stone fruit comes in, could you do a harvest video? I just watched one of your previous video on harvesting persimmons, which was excellent!

@chapteroona 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James and Tuck! Love the transparency and sharing in your growth methods! We’ve used thick woodchips in our tree/ goji berry and hibiscus areas and chipped in a xeriscape front yard. Fun fact, we raise ducks and unlike chickens, you can use their spent hay directly for annuals

@cuervo28208 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've been waiting and waiting wondering when... When will you tell us why! Lol and as someone who does both chips and raised gardens you had me wondering if I was crazy (transitioning from beds to chips), but turns out we are doing the same thing. Well done shifting direction and waiting for results before giving your plan away. We're never done learning and growing. Keep growing!

@jandjhirst 4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense! Pure woodchips for everything (including annuals) seems like a nice simple way to start on the cheap, and it works. But already in my own garden I can tell that the woodchips just aren't delicate enough for the tender annuals. I've got a few piles of woodchips that I'm letting break down (and I'm turning them when we get rain) and hope to then use the composted woodchips on my annuals. So it can still all be done with woodchips, but I plan on using fresh ones for the perennials, and making my own compost with the old woodchips to use in my annual garden (as well as my compost from my other wastes).

@Earthy-Artist Жыл бұрын

Good idea, thanks.

@blanquitochulito7466 4 жыл бұрын

By far my favorite gardening channel! I wondered the same thing about your raised beds vs wood chips. However, I'm all about organic soils and avoiding store bought. Would love to see a video from you on how to make your own soil from scratch that you might use in a raised bed for perennials. Nature seems to do it, how can I replicate it without buying soil and nutrients from stores? Is it possible? I did see Paul Gautschi and his chicken soil. Is that sufficient for growing perennials in beds with the mindset of avoiding store bought? Thanks James, love your videos and you have inspired me to do the same when I move out to my farm next year!

@superprettyko 2 жыл бұрын

Great job showing us a natural - mostly free way of getting the most from our garden. keep sharing your knowledge.

@IntegratedPestManagement 3 жыл бұрын

Love the pest management thoughtfulness!

@TheIntuitiveBodyFoodieNetwork 4 жыл бұрын

Great content; thanks! This is my first time gardening with wood chips. Got to say, very interesting! I started my gardens with a bacteria-rich soil made from organic black earth, grass clippings, coffee grinds, worm juice, and organic compost. Six weeks later I added 6 inches of wood chips.I now have mushrooms everywhere. Knowing this, next year I'll incorporate short logs & stumps and grow honey mushrooms, woody ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms & oyster mushrooms.

@themontephone875 4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought...I wondered if you were holding back on wood chips Great content!

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, tweaked things a little. Thanks for the kind words my friend.

@linderdono 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel and follow your process closely here in the PNW, which is more similar to your NJ environment than my previous SF Bay Area location. Thank you for helping me get back to gardening. I have a photograph of me wearing the Food Forest shirt I purchased (love it), standing in front of my beginning efforts.

@LB-vl3qn 4 жыл бұрын

Great info and I appreciate how succinctly it was delivered. You always get down to business. Thanks! ~ Lisa

@tomnekuda3818 4 жыл бұрын

You've got such a great channel and I learn so much even tho I've been gardening for 55+ years. I liked your analysis/explanation of woody mulch breakdown vs bacterial-driven breakdown soil.

@dropbear2972 4 жыл бұрын

You need to make a “Tuck eating veggies compilation” brings so much joy every time I see him chomp into some veggies lol

@Jenura01 4 жыл бұрын

Albus Dumbledor omg what a great idea! It should go on Reddit as ‘eye bleach’ (cleans your eyes and makes you happy after seeing something awful).

@euphoniahale5181 4 жыл бұрын

Albus Dumbledor yep. Without Tuck he’d be nothing. Lol

@theruckers905 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I think he has one now!

@jourdansarpy4935 2 жыл бұрын

All of my dogs loved carrots. Dogs in the wild eat veggies to supplement their hunts. Even dog food has plant based fillers. If anyone has a pupper, talk to your vet about giving them veggies as snacks. Let your gardens supplement your pet treat bill too lol

@JM-nz1gh 4 жыл бұрын

This year I mixed mushroom compost into my garden. Planted and then covered all the pathways with cardboard topped with triple ground hardwood mulch. I plan to continue to cover just the pathways with mulch and add homemade compost to the actual rows in future years. This has turned out so well. Few weeds. Good moisture retention and lots of veggies!

@brusselsprout5851 Жыл бұрын

I’m getting it! Hooray! Thanks a LOT!

@FarmerBrownGrows 4 жыл бұрын

Tomatoes actually aren't annuals. They're perennials that most people remove each year. Cutting them back and properly protecting them will give you years of growth and production from the same plant. This is the same for peppers as well! Food Forest is looking great! I remember when you started posting about the project. Our's is hitting the 3rd year in a few months. Some trees are already reaching 15+' and we've got over 1K different perennials growing on the way to 5K! Keep It Growing!

@lucypearlmorgan3115 4 жыл бұрын

@ Farmer Brown Grows. That's true. I have not been successful at it yet, but I gave a tomato plant to someone a couple of years ago and his plant is alive and thriving . But sorry to say, he did not make it to see them produce this year.

@FarmerBrownGrows 4 жыл бұрын

@@lucypearlmorgan3115 Those that he leaves behind will reap the rewards of both your efforts.

@xyzsame4081 3 жыл бұрын

That is a fabulous advice - although I do not know if that works in the zone with colder winters. Will check that out.

@Rumade Жыл бұрын

My friend found the same with French beans in her polytunnel. She cut them back and they regrew from the stumps!

@K.Ishana Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I didn't know I could grow tomatoes and peppers as perennials. Any other veggies like this?

@EricWhiteChooseGod1st 4 жыл бұрын

I've had this question for years, but didn't know how to formulate it. Every time I saw Paul Gautchi raking in his vegetables patch, I knew it didn't look the same as his orchard, but I couldn't put a finger on what was different. Thanks for the explanation.

@joshlynn7014 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@wongthong7 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you know that you are our role model and keep doing what you are doing!

@Ripleyripper 4 жыл бұрын

I'm real lucky to have all the well-rotted horse manure I want for my garden for free. Nothing better!

@Husker.Harley 3 жыл бұрын

When you say "well-rotted" how old is it? I can get it but I thought it has to be several years old?

@duckbrother2duckbrother246 4 жыл бұрын

I've actually used mulched leaves and grass in my annual garden for years, and it works very well!

@dustinb1070 3 жыл бұрын

Yes just got make sure it doesn't contain toxins to other plants. A few native trees in Florida kill everything under their canopies.

@xyzsame4081 3 жыл бұрын

@@dustinb1070 but as MULCH not even wood chips from Black Walnut has negative impacts (University of Washington) - and that TREE does not tolearate other plants nearby. so I wonder if the leaves are not also usually harmless. are there any trees where the dropped leaves can give off something damaging while they are broken down? The bacteria and fungi that break them down will be unimpressed. The ALIVE trees may kill everthing under the canopy, but that could be the roots not the leaves. Or the leaves as long es they can excrate something = they are alive and part of the living tree. Anyway, in a compost heap with some greens etc, it should be O.K. Hindering plants to germinate or grow is not the same as hindering fungi, bacteria, earth worms.

@dustinb1070 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's basically a growth retardent. Oak tree leaves do it. I'd assume with a decent amount of time composting it's rendered inert

@nunosousa9462 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this James! We started out food forest project this spring, exactly with woodchip everywhere and, with time and experience, it was already starting to be evident that for annuals, it doesn’t really work as well. For annuals, it still seems to be better to have them tidy, organized in space and not like a forest wild garden. I guess that’s what zone 1 means. The human energy side of things also gets saved. I planted some lettuce in between the small trees and I’ve just seen them struggle with the woodchips and my neglect...

@robertmattner6610 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , James you continually excel at teaching complex principles with simple applications; " Annual mulch for Annual Plants..." I have sooo much to share with you all because of your encouraging me and my applying your shared enthusiasm . Hugs for tuck. Belated HAPPY THANKSGIVING....

@urokira 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, and “Tuck Approved”. Love it!!! Hahahaa

@magi144 4 жыл бұрын

The Back to Eden method has been a real game changer. You’ve done such an amazing job on your property. I’ve been inspired to film my own backyard transformation. Thanks 🙏

@marko176schneider5 4 жыл бұрын

Super ❤

@nesd0g 4 жыл бұрын

you should... whats the worst? 200 ppl view it? haha.. thats dope! go for it.. good luck!

@marko176schneider5 4 жыл бұрын

@@nesd0g спасибо ❤

@hmh3808 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent articulate video! love your enthusiasm ...you’re a natural teacher, thnx from Ont. 🇨🇦

@shuvanidev 4 жыл бұрын

Perennial mulch for perennial plants, annual mulch for annual plants, and fungi for trees/perennials and beneficial bacteria for annuals. Thanks James!!!!

@dereka8041 4 жыл бұрын

The only thing I've used/can use is my fall leaves and some grass clippings, mixed in. Mainly, I use fall leaves from my house and both neighbors' yards next to me.

@constitutionalrepublican1611 4 жыл бұрын

too much grass and you will have maggots in the garden.

@constitutionalrepublican1611 4 жыл бұрын

@K Barnes well thats not,the case for some people i know,personally who are now fighting that method of growing and theyve only,used grass clippings for,ehhh 4-5 years now.

@Meenadevidasi 4 жыл бұрын

I'll never use grass clippings as mulch again. The lawn in my garden is healthier than the lawn in my yard.

@Tuzieq 4 жыл бұрын

I'm with Meena

@Meenadevidasi 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tuzieq lol

@jessicahitchborn6537 4 жыл бұрын

I like the Ruth Stout method "lasagna" gardening. I chop dead or unwanted plants on top and it all breaks down into great dirt, plus I add bagged soil in some places on top of the mulchy bits I chop up. Just keep layering and cutting up the bits! It really helps retain moisture.

@CaroleHaddon 4 жыл бұрын

I do lasagna gardening with cardboard boxes from the friendly neighborhood convenience store recycling dumpster. I cut it into manageable strips, pile them in my wheelbarrow and cover the cardboard in water and let it saturate, then I lay it down three or four layers deep and overlapping, then I put a light layer of bagged wood mulch to hold it down and retain moisture (and it looks like you have a thick beautiful layer of mulch, but no one knows!). MY PLANTS LOVE IT!!!

@askaboutRudyV 4 жыл бұрын

@@CaroleHaddon I do the same thing with boxes and wood chips and barks chips. If you can get bark chips use them, they have WAY more nutrients than wood chips (wood doesn't have much minerals etc to give off, bark does though.).

@sherrie9241 4 жыл бұрын

@@CaroleHaddon oh, im stealing you're idea! thanks!

@CaroleHaddon 4 жыл бұрын

@@sherrie9241 go for it!! Your garden will love you right back. Keep it moist!

@CaroleHaddon 4 жыл бұрын

@@askaboutRudyV yes!!! Pine bark nuggets!

@salmajane3277 3 жыл бұрын

Your info is always useful and inspiring. Thanks so much. I love that it’s coming from Jerz. That’s a bonus. Tuck is so cute and your energy is contagious.

@dr.venuswilliams7556 4 жыл бұрын

This is very valuable info. Thank you for sharing it.

@forrighteousness 4 жыл бұрын

For my annuals in my garden beds, I use half-finished compost as a mulch just to make sure I kill all of the weed seeds.

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Smart!

@anthonycreations 4 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I’m doing in my garden beds with wood chips in the walkways. Best of both worlds.

@forrighteousness 4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonycreations You should check out Back To Reality he has an interesting way to grow potatoes on his channel.

@askaboutRudyV 4 жыл бұрын

I do too. Cut and drop while pruning.

@golftownpro999 4 жыл бұрын

Watching James's videos are like gardening coffee... I get so hyped to get out and garden after watching a fresh video 😂 LET'S GO 🙌

@zeruty 3 жыл бұрын

He seriously makes me cringe tbh

@stephen6945 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge about wood chip mulch! You're easily one of the best permaculture teachers on KZfaq.

@MamaPegasus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I really got a lot out of this video! Now I did understand the difference between bacterial and fungal environment..! Great!

@nathans.3618 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a recent study that shows tomatoes, along with other unlisted plants, would send electrical signals via micro rizal fungi to each other. The signals would change due to different factors. Such as water, pollinators or pest. Sadly the study only compared the signals between plants that had connecting soil and plants without. I think if the study also check for signal strength between bacterial and fungi it would help us determine if plants prefer one over the other. Anyone who gardens can tell plants communicate with each other. But it would be cool if we could translate the messages and be able to duplicate positive messages to our plants and possibly increase their health and production. Or have them be able to tell us when they want water, have pest/disease or possibly what kinds of pest or disease as soon as it happens.

@Jenura01 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan S. That really is cool

@anthonycreations 4 жыл бұрын

The book “ The Findhorn Garden “ might be a good read for you

@drive-byguitarlessons1858 4 жыл бұрын

I reassure, encourage and talk to my plants regularly. I think they need to hear how great of a job they’re doing. Yes. I’m weird.

@TheWBWoman 4 жыл бұрын

@FIREGARDEN Very interesting theory!

@nono7977 4 жыл бұрын

I love your energy!!!!!!

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@nono7977 4 жыл бұрын

I tried to bring my dog Mako into my garden because I love how Tuck knows what food to eat... well she got too excited and now I’m one pepper plant down haha. How did you train Tuck to be mindful of your plants?

@crossingtheline4372 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining so clearly. Hi Tuck❣️

@chantaltulliez8066 4 жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm James and cute Tucky....you make my day...sending you lots of Love and Light from Australia

@wesbaumguardner8829 4 жыл бұрын

I am basically growing everything in wood chips, but I also used homemade compost. So I have both bacteria and fungus. I can't hardly keep up with my squash and some of my tomatoes are just now starting to ripen. I am going to have to can a whole mess of tomatoes once they ripen. They are everywhere. I also have butternut squash I planted from seed from a store bought fruit blowing up. One of them is as long as my forearm and still is not ripe yet. I had to put up some small trellises to keep the vines in my raised bed otherwise they would be going all in the pathways. I only have 3 butternut plants, but I figure I am going to have something like 20 squash by the time the season ends. The way I figure it, you cannot go wrong having both bacteria and fungi in your soil. If your plant needs it, it can use it and if it doesn't it should be fine.

@poolman8676 3 жыл бұрын

For some reason my butternut squash are making beautiful male flowers but they're not pollinating the females. What do you think I'm doing wrong?

@wesbaumguardner8829 3 жыл бұрын

@@poolman8676 It could be a lack of pollinators. Do you have bees that frequent your garden? If not, you can use a paint brush and collect pollen from a male flower and dust a female flower's pistol. It is always good to have natural pollinators though. You may want to set up a bird bath near your garden and keep it filled with water. This will help attract both birds and pollinators to your garden, which is a good thing. Also, try to keep from using pesticides and herbicides as both can kill honeybees. I also make sure I have at least two of every plant type planted fairly close to each other, that way they can cross pollinate each other.

@poolman8676 3 жыл бұрын

@@wesbaumguardner8829 wow, thank you for replying back so quickly. what's funny is I didn't have any bees until a couple days ago. My friend gave me a bunch of catfish and I clean them and left the innards by the garden. I woke up the next day and had so many bees swarming around. It was just coincidence. I think I'm going to keep a dead fish around the garden all the time from now on, lol. Yes I have six butternut squash and they're all doing well but just producing flowers. I open the doors and now the bees are swarming around there. I hope they get the hint.Thank you so much for the advice. I really appreciate it.

@poolman8676 3 жыл бұрын

No pesticides or herbicides anywhere by the garden. I use Miracle-Gro to start it out. That's the most commercial I've been so far.

@wesbaumguardner8829 3 жыл бұрын

@@poolman8676 No problem. As long as you have bees and both male and female flowers you should be good. The only other problems I could think of are soil conditions/PH, sun, and watering. You want slightly acidic soil with 6 to 6.5 PH and full sun/no shade. Squash like deep less frequent watering. I water mine every other day about twice as much water as my tomatoes. I use a raised bed with high organic matter. I do not use the chemical fertilizers. I use fish fertilizer and blood meal and bone meal along with compost.

@sagefool5786 4 жыл бұрын

At my local mattress recycling plant, they give away as much coconut husk sheeting as you can carry. They get it out of old mattresses so they're actual sheets about 3/4" thick and I find it works perfectly in my raised beds. I just use scissors to cut out the sizes and shapes that I need out of a king size sheet and lay it on top of the soil. It's also excellent for starting seedings.

@CaroleHaddon 4 жыл бұрын

Whuuuuuutt!!!!! I need to find one in Michigan!!! *but does it smell like pee* ?????

@susaville 4 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous. But good for you.