What Happens When You Bury Logs in the Veggie Garden Raised Bed?

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In this video, I show what happens to logs and wood buried in the vegetable garden after 4 years as a Hugelkultur raised bed.
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@thelearninghub6716 4 жыл бұрын

My husband peered over my shoulder and asked "When did Russell Crowe get into gardening?"

@ared18t 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@isaacb5968 4 жыл бұрын

Was he not entertained?

@BeowulfAbroad 4 жыл бұрын

As soon as he finished Fightin’ round the world!

@Observer-cp4if 4 жыл бұрын

Are you not entertained?

@ritwikachatterjee5792 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@spartan1010101 4 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful demonstration on decomposition. I’m glad there are people that are dedicated enough to update on something they did 4 years ago.

@samjones3546 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely. I try to keep track of things in my yard but am too disorganised.

@luanllluan 4 жыл бұрын

So true!

@JustMyNipples 4 жыл бұрын

decomposition is amazing!!

@codyhuggins5017 4 жыл бұрын

He had to replace the plastic posts with sturdier wooden posts, so he was like well heck I'll just make a video updating on the status of logs and such in this and educate while I reexcavate my raised bed. Lol

@ravensnflies8167 4 жыл бұрын

were still doin it! if you have a back yard and youre not growin somethin, anythin at this point, youre doing yourself a disservice.

@italiana626sc 2 жыл бұрын

This is an older video so you probably won't see this comment. But I wanted to thank you, Mark, for doing that hard work just to show us what happens to the debris that is at the base of a raised bed. That was a massive effort on your part, simply for education. Kudos to you!!

@Blackadder75 2 жыл бұрын

not just for education, it's for himself too, he explained that he had to replace the bed corners and sides with better building material

@bearsoundzMusic 2 жыл бұрын

@Robert Spence Remember that there still was ~ 45 cm of *garden-soil* on top of the logs and stumps! You will not get a good result from your plants without _that_

@lukaslambs5780 2 жыл бұрын

Mark is the best. I wish I could shake his hand and tell him “G’DAY!” and talk gardening!

@vegegagarden Жыл бұрын

@thupatrupa 3 жыл бұрын

I'd binge watch a tv show by this guy. Very wholesome, educational, and just in general pleasant. Thanks for sharing!

@christ9359 2 жыл бұрын

A docuseries, each episode revolving around a different gardening plant or concept, would be great.

@videoswithsubscribers-xk5hb 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought I'd be watching a video of a man digging up old logs, but it was quite interesting.

@NelsonClick 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...you don't have to be ashamed to admit you're only watching this channel because this guy is mondo gorgeous. I do. I don't even have a garden. Or yard. I'm not even outdoorsy. I only go outside so the dog can pee. Even he doesn't like to go outside. It's why he pees on my new rug that I had delivered and ordered online because I never go outside.

@danielbenitez6985 3 жыл бұрын

He destroyed it... it was doing just fine

@karenzupanic718 9 ай бұрын

@@NelsonClickuse vinegar to get rid of the smell. Put some in a spray bottle and dilute 50:50. Spray it on. Smell disappears! You’re welcome! 😊

@derrestaurier 3 жыл бұрын

I totally didn't search for this video, but I'm glad KZfaq did recommend it.

@DawnieGTheBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@patriciatinkey2677 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@azbanbo 3 жыл бұрын

Same✌

@AlaskanMagicK9 3 жыл бұрын

Same....

@leandabee 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea how/why this video showed up my recommendeds yesterday, but hey , mysterious ways and all 🤷‍♀️😅

@pigeonmanof180 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing versions of this with lumber by-products for awhile. What he doesn’t mention in this video is that nutrient rich humus gets added to your existing soil as a result of the decomposition (like the sweet smelling black layer under the leaves of the forest floor). Great benefits to all growing things in your garden. Downside is that while the wood bits are rotting they steal Nitrogen. If you do what’s suggested here, plan on adding N periodically. Watch the leaves; they’ll tell you when they need it.

@alexmazzetto4483 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Was going to write the same exact thing. Always curious to see how plants growing on hugelkultur raised beds or with thick layers of straw work in terms of lack of nitrogen.

@squadabingo9113 2 жыл бұрын

When do the leaves tell you they’re ready?

@pigeonmanof180 2 жыл бұрын

@@squadabingo9113 leaves lose their green when there's a lack of N. More of a yellowish green and pale as well as smaller size and less in numbers. Whereas plants that get plenty of N have thick and vibrant green foliage. Nitrogen is for tops, Potassium is for stems and overall growth support, and Phosphorus is for storage and reproduction.

@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq 2 жыл бұрын

Good note. I got some chemical fertilizer instead of soil for a Christmas gift way back and that's actually EXTREMELY good for me, since I didn't want to overload my soil with nitrogen when nitrogen isn't something any land in my state is very rich in

@jamiebrenner9299 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq Be very careful using chemical fertilizers when doing living soil, it is toxic to the microbes. Natural dry amendments would be better for organic.

@lochlansmyth484 2 жыл бұрын

I seem to absorb information better when it's delivered with an Australian accent 😆 What an absolutely awesome idea for a raised bed! I'm disabled and struggle with tasks that require me to bend down, which as you may imagine, doesn't help with gardening lol. I've been trying to think of a good way to build a raised bed high enough for me to use without kneeling/bending over and this is perfect 👌 Thank you so much for the idea and wonderful demonstration of this magical process of nature, great videos dude big ups from Prince Rupert in British Columbia 🇨🇦

@leahrowe847 Жыл бұрын

We made some with 10' 2x12s. Bought 3 untreated & 3 treated. Cut 2 of each in 1/2, then use those 4 the short sides. Make boxes, then stack on top of each other with treated on bottom. You can add 2x4 or 2x6 rails to the top sides for sitting/weeding spots. We also used scrap wood on the inside to anchor the boxes together at each corner & on long sides/middle. We got the idea off YT somewhere, I can't remember now. The treated wood was used on bottom, but not top bc of chemicals. You don't want them getting into your plants, but the bottom level won't Rot as fast if you use it there. Fill bottom with wood chips, limbs, stumps, leaves, etc then cover with dirt & plant

@christophertilley4297 4 жыл бұрын

I like this guy’s personality. Seems like a good dude.

@bradf.9365 4 жыл бұрын

He seems really friendly

@PirateKing1256 3 жыл бұрын

He buries his enemy in his garden to fertilize his corps

@smolboyi 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I can see in his eyes he's a good guy, and he loves gardening.. wise...

@matthall8632 3 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing. I sub after watching the first 5 mins of the video. He seems wicked friendly.

@mawi1172 3 жыл бұрын

So....and your point is?????

@helyatimohamad1599 3 жыл бұрын

This man radiates such a kind and caring energy for gardening. His passion for this is infectious! I am now ready to get back to my own little garden.

@thenpheler1 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@lokilawson 3 жыл бұрын

He definitely does that! Very contagious.

@NOMAD-qp3dd 3 жыл бұрын

Totally.

@chanros 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets excited about stuff like this.

@sburgos9621 3 жыл бұрын

Used this method last year when I built my first raised bed. Saved me a ton of money filling up the massive 8ft x4ft raised bed. Grew lots of vegetables and some fruits too.

@smas3256 Жыл бұрын

I don't like bending and turning. Hard on the back. Buying soil is harder on the pocket book. In our 70's and have a no dig/no till. Blessed with hardwood trees in the fall/black gold.

@irodroan2769 3 жыл бұрын

This man is so dedicated he stood in the rain and filmed a video about digging up logs.

@CemboATG 3 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with rain? I love rain 80% of the time I go out when it starts to rain literally just to be out in the rain

@irodroan2769 3 жыл бұрын

@@CemboATG It doesn't look to warm where he is, so I'm assuming its not the every other month sunny warm rain

@edstar83 3 жыл бұрын

@Flood Watch i love rain

@TheFourthWinchester 3 жыл бұрын

@@irodroan2769 He's Aussie. It's hot most of the year.

@harrymills2770 2 жыл бұрын

@@CemboATG All that spade work, plus free water cooling!

@johnsmithyth 3 жыл бұрын

7:20 I don't want to be near anything that makes an Australian say "Gives me the heebie jeebies now".

@dorjon5334 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@loloholmes2793 3 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@robynlvaughan 3 жыл бұрын

@Crappyshooter, Having a wood cockroach crawl up your leg when wearing those wide leg shorts would give anyone the heebie jeebies. A spider would be much worse!

@jmajick4415 3 жыл бұрын

Right?!

@aicram62 3 жыл бұрын

yeh right.

@avidrdr5640 2 жыл бұрын

Four years ago my daughter had a couple of small, dead trees taken down in her backyard. She rented a small trencher for a couple of shallow ditches to lay the trunks in then mounded dirt over them for hugel beds. Tomatoes love it!

@lilolmecj 3 жыл бұрын

I used your recommendations when I needed to fill some new raised beds, it is an excellent opportunity for me to dispose of some forest floor debris and save money on purchasing soil. It has worked wonderfully. We have been rehabilitating a piece of property that was owned by a hoarder and we have been able to use a lot of the collected wood pieces that had not rotted away to build new beds. We have been working on it for three years and we feel we will be able to complete most of the rest this year.

@kathleenarmstrong9536 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see that there ARE other people in this world that actually get excited about decomposition of organic matter in the garden! LOVE this guy! ❤️🙂

@faqirahabdullah1364 4 жыл бұрын

that me think too what happen to us when we too are gonna buried like that one day..gonna be interrogated to what have we done in this world...the right acts and the right faith...peace!

@WackoMac 4 жыл бұрын

We out here 🙂

@RA-vq3dk 4 жыл бұрын

You are not alone

@dalepres1 4 жыл бұрын

I am building beds this weekend and have piles of branches and logs I was going to do the same - but roaches?? Now I am wondering and doing more research.

@O1OO1O1 3 жыл бұрын

"Want to come back to my place and checkout my compost pile and worm farm?" ;)

@imthelizardking 4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how built he is from all that gardening work. It's basically a gym that makes food.

@miyabe_k195 4 жыл бұрын

I think he was in the military as well

@abyssal_phoenix 4 жыл бұрын

He was once a militair he said. But he also says that this is a perfect workout.

@shawtop 4 жыл бұрын

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@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

Always a great workout in the garden! Best gym ever :)

@cjandauntieyaya1446 4 жыл бұрын

@@Selfsufficientme - Justin Rhodes calls it Nature's Gym. BTW, you sure could double for Russel Crowe in Gladiator.

@anjayl 3 жыл бұрын

"Look a that big worm, plenty of activity in this bed" ... words never pronounced by my gf

@marjamada 3 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are my kind of gardener, and human. Who would go out in the rain to make a YT video? Who would dig back through over four years of video footage to select clips of the filling of the bed with wood, and who would have that much footage organized well enough to find things? You are also a good teacher, by knowledge and by personal experience. Pleased to subscribe, and thank you for your numerous gifts to all of us.

@RossPatzelt Жыл бұрын

he is awesome i love this channel and how he shows us years later what happened to stuff.

@MRGUSTAVOCHICKENFRING Жыл бұрын

KZfaq comments are so weird

@bendean744 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is the Steve Irwin of gardening

@patmendoza9945 4 жыл бұрын

Crikey!!!

@WD-zk6fg 4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@stressbucket9846 4 жыл бұрын

😄 awww... I just found this channel and I thought this too.... what a nice compliment for him.

@sissinoklahoma2057 4 жыл бұрын

When he said, "Let's get in there!" I had the Same Thought! Even without the accent, he has the same positive disposition.

@vincentalaimo7527 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@shawnmaginness9872 4 жыл бұрын

I have to thank you, man. On days when I just don't feel like doing anything in the garden, I watch one of your videos. By the time it's over, I'm fully inspired and ready to rush out back and "get into it"! 😉 Thanks for that.

@xiaobomeng278 3 жыл бұрын

I have never thought people would do such a boring garden job, while attracted more bored people watching happily.

@dkleath8697 2 жыл бұрын

This is Awesome, Thank you for taking us with you on the rebuild- your interest & excitement is contagious❣️

@theanimalsmagicshop4785 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see what the logs look like 4 years later. Very cool - thank you!

@William4143 4 жыл бұрын

I now know what to do with my dead tree limb wood piles. I’ll dig the topsoil up and fill the low places in my yard with the wood. Then make shallow raised beds in these areas of my yard. Texas USA

@darthkek1953 3 жыл бұрын

The point of using these logs is these beds are basically large flower pots. They dry out very rapidly (much quicker than ground soil) so that's the point of the tree trucks "acting like sponges". In the main ground the will have little effect, either the dirty is wet enough or you are in drought.

@Ken15643 3 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. He is a great host. Magnetic personality.

@KanishQQuotes 3 жыл бұрын

All ozzy dads are

@g0ezle0nard96 3 жыл бұрын

Aussies are either magnetic or enigmatic. Either way they keep it lively I reckon.

@cour2knee 3 жыл бұрын

He is sooooo sweet

@wolfienyo9878 Жыл бұрын

This is some good, wholesome stuff. Thank you SO much for sharing! These update videos are just so crucial for a new homesteader like me. There's all kinds of tips and such all over the internet, but it's so hard to really know what may or may not work for me, and videos like yours where I can see what happened after a few years are so reassuring and meaningful to me.

@CrowMaiden 2 жыл бұрын

youtube's been recommending this to me for a couple days, and i'm glad i've finally watched it. this is really interesting. the way that an ecosystem grows and thrives from something as simple as logs. it's fascinating. also the genuine passion for what you're doing makes this even more of a joy to watch.

@jorgjorgsson7664 4 жыл бұрын

This kind of content, interest in nature and learning how It works has encouraged me to pursue a second career as biologist now

@ck-bp9ny Жыл бұрын

Wow! How are things?

@wootlesswocks 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to perpetuate stereotypes but I feel this guy could totally wrestle a croc

@Daplin1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin powers dad

@MrJackandEmily 3 жыл бұрын

They teach Croc wrestling in school in aus.. No big deal..

@tylerkrug7719 3 жыл бұрын

Well.. You just did

@tylerkrug7719 3 жыл бұрын

You haven't seen the video of him wrestling an alligator? One of his most watched videos

@drfred1203 3 жыл бұрын

From the looks of the scars on his arm, it looks as though he’s spent time wrestling crocs, or tigers, or juggling chainsaws. He is awesome no matter what.

@cour2knee 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you did too!!! Fascinating what happened to these logs. I love seeing them in their 1/2 way journey to soil!

@bebbles103 3 жыл бұрын

I love this man so much ngl, his kind personality and the gardening just reminds me of my grandpa and it puts a huge smile on my face:)

@candacernelson5074 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is one in a million, I really enjoy watching, learning and just listening to him talk.

@carlacowling1789 4 жыл бұрын

I just planted tomatoes in my first hugelculture bed. No sides, just put cardboard down and threw logs, dirt and grass clippings on. Couple inches of compost and peat moss mix on top and voila! I'm still debating on building sides sides or just leave it as a mound. Looks a little bit like I buried someone in the back yard 😂

@tamekahill2826 4 жыл бұрын

Lol you forgot the Rose's

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

The mound is the original way - low cost and effective but yes does look a bit like a shallow grave lol... Cheers :)

@RainbowObsidian777 4 жыл бұрын

@@Selfsufficientme lmao i was thinking that but didnt want to say it , so thanka for being my voice on that haha too funny

@cjandauntieyaya1446 4 жыл бұрын

Mounds are just fine and great Halloween Decor, just add a skeleton hand or two out the top. I unfortunately can't have mounds what with all my chickens free ranging. Have to waste time and money putting up sturdy sides. AND a fencing around the crop, those brats dig up everything including potatoes. Tppppttttt!

@fordtechchris 4 жыл бұрын

Humankulture....

@barbaracarballo7951 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy rewatching all your videos. They have helped me so much with my container garden that I have recently started with raised beds. Thanks again for all the great videos

@kil2250 2 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate that you show yourself working and sweating and getting dirty. So much more real (and gives me a better idea of what to expect) than the typical gardening videos! Ty for all your hard work.

@sameersheikh7014 4 жыл бұрын

I was so waiting for this Because i have buried 10 year old wood in my garden and wanted to know what happens

@shawtop 4 жыл бұрын

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@jackdonkey22 4 жыл бұрын

10 years was about the time it took forthe yardto start sinking over some logs I buried.

@LmaoMoni 4 жыл бұрын

The first time reading this i read “i have a 10 year old buried”

@sameersheikh7014 4 жыл бұрын

@@LmaoMoni hahaha Bad writing i guess😅😅

@nsrvtqc 4 жыл бұрын

LmaoMoni same for me! 😂

@michaelmurphy3203 4 жыл бұрын

Something about this guy, i just love him.

@robrobinson8328 4 жыл бұрын

I just said the same thing in a comment. I can't believe (actually I do believe it) that there are people out there that would give this man a thumbs down...what a shame!!

@somethingintheair5373 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Murphy - me too! Always excitedly looking for his next video. Would you believe he's my bed time reading, I mean watching! Can't get enough and have learnt so much.

@RainbowObsidian777 4 жыл бұрын

He is genuine and is a hard worker. Many of us resonate with this type of soul and are in good company 😊 garden work is not for couch potatoes lol pun intended lol He is a true inspiration thats for sure

@michaelmurphy3203 4 жыл бұрын

I started my first raised bed/ gardening experience last month because of him, and it has been so good for my soul.

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael and I'm glad your raised bed build is going well too! Cheers :)

@irener8661 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the channel (and even newer to gardening) and I'm so glad I found it. Has the feeling of getting advice from your favorite uncle that wants you to thrive and has so much fun while teaching you

@Kiaro99 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making these videos. Because of your efforts and the info that you've shared. I know without a shadow of doubt that I will be making some raised garden beds for myself once I've retired and have lots of time on my hands

@yackingcactus6174 4 жыл бұрын

Did a 6 foot down Hugelculture garden 10 years ago - my best garden all these years. Duh, dawned on me to do it in a raised bed. Once again - best raised bed hands down. The deep moisture makes everything thrive!!!!!!!!!!!

@wayfarer1101 4 жыл бұрын

First guy who's been able to get me excited about rotting wood! 🤣🤣🤣

@shawtop 4 жыл бұрын

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@martynaskerdokas8438 4 жыл бұрын

The deep moisture in the bed is like having an aquafer under your entire garden

@harvey5060 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work in any climate?

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

What a great experiment to dig it down! Both ways work well then! Cheers :)

@choppermarc2342 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I have just taken a master class. Thank you.

@TheAmateurPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the followup on your original video. I'm getting ready to fill several raised beds with this method and you've helped me to understand what it is that I'm doing.

@Fungi_Ty 3 жыл бұрын

I love this method! So glad you did the follow up video showing the decayed matter! I’ve been doing heugle cultures all over the land and working with your same concept in all our beds! Thank you!

@RavenOrJustRave 4 жыл бұрын

What a positive and perfect man of the earth! You literally are the reason why I decided to take up farming again. My garden is flourishing from your advice and tutorials. I’m so glad you’re so dedicated because you inspire average people to be better. Much love from USA, Mark 🖤

@bernardenorth 4 жыл бұрын

A true custodian of the earth!!!!

@CTR6067 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. It’s one thing to talk about the benefits of hugelkultur, but even more helpful to see what has happened 4 years later.

@connie2039 2 жыл бұрын

As I said in another video, I love your videos. The videos are delivered with good information, good personality, and good cheer. Thank you!

@fergusdangerfield156 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, that was fascinating, I've seen so many vids on bed construction but this is the first one to investigate what happens in the engine room. I've followed you for a long time but am just building my raised hugalculture beds now. Thanx for posting x

@twilightgardenspresentatio6384 4 жыл бұрын

Buried wood is a much different ecosystem than puked stems and leaves. It breaks down in a very interesting fashion, making an entire world along the way!

@Cate7451 4 жыл бұрын

anonymous one , yes you are right! But once it breaks down it will return the nitrogen to the soil! So in hugel culture you must have the wood below the root level or add nitrogen(or well rotted wood).so is this useful when you have a deep bed or is it preferred? Would wood rot just as fast with the addition of water if it wasn't buried. So wood or wood chips are good to fill in a box, dual purpose as is also composting, or use wood chips as a mulch on top but don't have wood bits in the soil where the roots are. This is what I am trying to work out. Great video! Showed how it worked?👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Cate7451 4 жыл бұрын

Old chunk of coal. , I can see what you say. I think this is an interesting idea but for specific situations. We have an acreage with a fallen down popular mess. I would dig down and make a pit. I am up north and it is a cool wet summer here. We would have to have some machinery to do the hard work though. My husband was very taken with how Prince Charles did it. It would be great to see more studies on this.

@joangordoneieio 4 жыл бұрын

After 10 months mines (from fallen tree) is already looking like wood chips!

@yackingcactus6174 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you FEEL your garden. I am in the high desert Arizona. I would LOVE gardening in the rain.And your experiment WAS/IS indeed worth it. Rotten thumbs up for sure!👍

@shawtop 4 жыл бұрын

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@BkSkills199 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the valley! just started a raised bed a few weeks back! if you are looking for az tips look up greenies garden. they are in QC. they have an insane backyard also.

@rebzrok 4 жыл бұрын

Prescott

@peterreidy6094 4 жыл бұрын

You need to watch Geoff Lawton on KZfaq as he travels the world setting up Hugelkulture beds in 3rd world countries in deserts - really inspiring and very successful.

@WildWestRosie 4 жыл бұрын

Tombstone, here.

@matthewmcconaughy7351 Жыл бұрын

IM SO EXCITED BOUT BUILDING MY BEDS THIS WEEK. HOPEFULLY THINGS LIKE THIS WILL REALLY HELP ME

@bigheverly 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ this guy seems like lighthearted

@kirstenwhitworth8079 4 жыл бұрын

I love science. I love these videos when you "dig deeper" into what's going on in the garden. Knowing these processes makes us better gardeners, or so I believe. *_Thank you so very much._*

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kirsten! :)

@RichHernigle 4 жыл бұрын

Howdy from Finland! My wife and I are using Hugelkultur in our new raised garden beds due to your videos. Thanks for all of the great information you put on KZfaq.

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

G'day Rich, thank you and your wife for supporting my videos! Cheers :)

@jonbgreen6916 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. You’ve had a big impact on how we do things in the garden here in our country Vic. home

@kathym6603 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great visit! Enjoyable and inspiring. You are a real powerhouse! 💌

@charlesf.5414 Жыл бұрын

Thank you from NY! Your helping my family become self sustaining! My two kids love our garden and chickens that we have! Thank you boss!

@wild6483 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most informative channels I've stumbled upon. Different climate and critters where I'm at (other side of the world Canada) but good fundamentals and ideas have no boundry. Thank you.

@joy4ki 4 жыл бұрын

Love your curiosity & it's fascinating that there's still solid wood after 4 years. Thanks

@sshep86 4 жыл бұрын

They still find viking ships deep underground, used as burials from the 8th-11th centruy that still haven't completely rotted away. Some woods can last to the point that they petrify, rather than rot.

@incognitoriaanonymousita 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Mark's enthusiasm for his work. It is contagious. Love it.

@henryguikema2566 Жыл бұрын

I know,it really is!

@mizot84 2 жыл бұрын

There are quite a few videos out there showing how to build such a raised garden bed, however it's very interesting to see how this evolves over time and how much life is down there. Thanks, this was very interesting and I also like the passion you show in your videos!

@alfwaibel4773 4 жыл бұрын

Just a recommendation in terms of protect the worms (which are the best assistant to every gardener): Try to use a garden fork, instead of a shovel, which hurt a lot of worms in such a lively raised bed like yours.

@ravensnflies8167 4 жыл бұрын

the man destroys his own garden to show us a lesson and some twerp thumbs it down? some people i will never understand.

@DanteAndTheTrees 4 жыл бұрын

he said he had to change out the posts but yes who would thumbs down SSM!!

@shawtop 4 жыл бұрын

No need 🤷🏻‍♂️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLNnf5ypzsu3iJ8.html

@robrobinson8328 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. The world never ceases to amaze me. That man is a kind and gentle soul, you can just tell by watching his videos. He has a true passion for gardening, and helps the rest of us novice gardeners by taking the time to share all of his years of vast knowlege, so maybe we can actually learn a little something. Not to mention, maybe just adopt a little bit of his pleasant demeanor. Why would anyone, that obviously likes to gardening, hence the reason they clicked on his channel to begin with, give this wonderful person a thumbs down...I'm literally shaking my head in agreement.

@ravensnflies8167 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanteAndTheTrees i missed that part but still... it would seem some ppl just dont like the way he says compost... thats the only explanation i can fathom.

@katiethorne22 4 жыл бұрын

@@ravensnflies8167 He's an Aussie that lives in Australia. Down Under that how we say the word compost. When in Rome....and all that. Have a good day : )

@jonathanyoung2588 Жыл бұрын

Mark, this is my first year growing a garden and Ive developed some hardcore plans to rejuvenate our 4 acre property. Thanks for all the solid advice and cheer!

@radiantrucola5870 3 жыл бұрын

Hey this is an absolutely great idea for saving costs on gardening soil, and getting rid of wood waste from the garden. You are a genius.

@trickstur5994 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks KZfaq for recommending the Steve Irwin of Gardening at 2 in the morning.

@yoggsaron1484 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone knew what would happen to the wood, yet its still intersting

@shawnr771 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but we did not know the level of decomposition.

@RossPatzelt Жыл бұрын

did this a couple of years ago after watching this. Put in some old conifers all pulled apart and it made great new compost when i dug down to the bottom thanks for a great video

@jma8352 2 жыл бұрын

yes, i took your advice 3 years ago and the tomatoes worked great in it, thanks

@mobiusprolix8454 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!! He called the red ants gingers! Ahh... I needed that laugh. ^_^

@balthizarlucienclan 4 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how well the wood held up over the course of four years. I would’ve suspected that all of it would be soft and crumbly to the touch. It’s awesome to see that you created it extremely effective micro biome though

@danielshane6538 4 жыл бұрын

crumbly?? MORE LIKE CRUNCHY!!!!!!! 😡

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

Yes and we get a lot of rainfall here too so I expected the stumps to be softer by now also. Cheers :)

@Braedenfish 4 жыл бұрын

@@Selfsufficientme that was cool to see...several of the long legs were gone and near gone as they were closer to surface.. .stumps at bottom had zero air and no plant roots taking up nutrients. I bet if a tree was in that bed the stumps would go faster. Good info though....u see people plant in raise bed and the next season the soil is compacted and the bed is half empty .....now we know....start with 18 by 18 inch stumps then long legs then smaller matter to avoid the refill issue! 👍❣

@Cate7451 4 жыл бұрын

PoleGem , yes, great comment, I guess when you have more compaction you would have a slower rot rate. More compaction would mean less oxygen an important factor in rot rate. So is there a way to add oxygen? Also would throwing green manure on help as well

@silverbackag9790 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the cellulose eating soil microbes are towards the surface. Think about where a fence post rots off….about three inches below ground to above an inch above.

@matthewcampbell5877 2 жыл бұрын

Just mooching through the back catalog, absolutely love this guy!

@stutzbearcat8425 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the effort you put into all of your videos!

@Crizakafrijolito 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that he doesnt wear gloves. Feeling the earth and all of its stuff makes the whole experience better IMO.

@paydenwilhelmson7742 3 жыл бұрын

I have read the soil microbes can help with depression!!

@wij8044 3 жыл бұрын

@@paydenwilhelmson7742 Sounds interesting. Do you have a citation by any chance?

@paydenwilhelmson7742 3 жыл бұрын

S Shah it’s not letting me post any links but most studies were done looking at M. vaccae

@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 3 жыл бұрын

@@paydenwilhelmson7742 Woah that sounds amazing. Come to think of it, it does make me happy just touching and interacting with soil. Only I use gloves though.

@thebigorangecouch6261 2 жыл бұрын

@@paydenwilhelmson7742 You're right. He has said in one of his videos how he likes the feel of the fresh soil in his hands. It could even be the same one where he says he loves the smell of it, too. After what he's been through with that accident which caused the arm to look the way it does, it's understandable.

@A_R411 4 жыл бұрын

This man is the reason I grow copious amounts of mint , lemons and parsley now. My kebab shop dreams are alive

@millstrive 2 жыл бұрын

Considering that I'm a total amateur with no teacher and about to build my first 2 raised planters in my backyard and begin my first planting of home vegetables, this is a perfect video at the perfect time. Thanks!

@busygirl2681 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you did that, Thank You. I started doing the same process in one plastic tote last year. I was so impressed with my patio tomato plant & Japanese cucumbers I'm doing that this year with all my big pots and totes. No weeds or moles Yay!! Happy Dance. Love your garden and your channel. From zone 8 in the U.S.

@killerluuk 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched his videos for years and just can't get enough. Such a wholesome lad.

@ravensnflies8167 4 жыл бұрын

mark, your channel was the first i watched when i decided to use hugelkultur. now after doin it, seeing what it looks like after years, i know i made the right choice. im not doing raised beds but using mound method so i can make tiers of veggies. i watch your videos like a hawk on a rabbit. cant get enough. thanks brother.

@robrobinson8328 4 жыл бұрын

Mark is truly a great guy!!

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yes the mound method also looks very natural and whilst I do have the raised bed structure I like the low cost and efficiency of the original mound way of doing it also. Cheers :)

@annemoler6257 4 жыл бұрын

Ravensflies, What do you mean by using the mound method and making tiers of veggies? Does this apply to melons strawberries etc. as well? Thanks in advance.

@ravensnflies8167 4 жыл бұрын

@@annemoler6257 yes melons, beans and strawberries as well as tomatoes and some squash. instead of using a box i just pile up the wood, then put leaves all over it, water for weeks and then soil goes where the plant will be and it gets planted. seems to be working so far:D

@chachadodds5860 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it! I've always wondered what goes on beneath the soil of a Hugelkulture raised bed, and how long it takes to decompose. Thank you SO much for doing this video! Now, I know it's worth doing the Hugelkulture, in my beds. You're awesome! I love watching you, even though I'm located in the States. I've learned so much from you, and your enthusiasm is contagious.

@LynnGagnon1 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much work, but thank you for showing us what goes on underneath the surface. I'm always curious, but I have no reason to dig my beds up - I would have never imagined that the logs got this spoungy in such a short amount of time. Wonderful to see - thank you!

@leslieshope7762 4 жыл бұрын

should've had those chickens at the ready for those wood roaches! great vid, thanks for sharing!

@jodyjohnsen 4 жыл бұрын

That was a huge amount of work just to satisfy our curiosity. I, for one, was delighted to see it and feeling a bit guilty. I’ll get over the guilt. I’ll never forget how great this system is! Thank you.

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jody! :)

@annadavis6361 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just created a bed this way this week! Can’t wait to see the progress!

@Phalanx443 3 жыл бұрын

I love Mark's videos, so full of information it's like attending a horticulture class without getting dirty!

@debhewitt3531 4 жыл бұрын

I did this with three raised beds 3x8x2 this year. I’m in California, U.S., so excited to watch your videos. Well done!!!

@jfitzpatrick6108 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic "Macro Biology in Action" lesson! I always 'knew' those processes happened in the woods & forests, but to actually _see_ _it,_ _in_ _action_ in a backyard garden was something really special to watch. Thank you for the "Up, Live & In Person" video. It was really great to watch!

@chrishanke9523 3 жыл бұрын

We did the same thing but on a bit of a bigger scale!! So far the plants have really responded well to the environment!!

@kasaundrameade2883 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I loved seeing this. We live in an arid and this looked like such a good idea most of our moisture comes in the form of snow so to keep some of that moisture in is awesome.

@MrYoungsuss 4 жыл бұрын

its 1 am and m watching this instead of sleeping because i want to know what happened

@Selfsufficientme 4 жыл бұрын

LOL... I was up at 1 am uploading this video because I was so keen/excited to get it out! We both shouldn't stay up so late - it's not good for us, cheers :)

@jackalope_hunter 4 жыл бұрын

@@Selfsufficientme You should grow some mushrooms on all this organic matter you've got! If you want to learn, the mycology community is very welcoming. Search up a forum and they'll help you out!

@leathelandlady 4 жыл бұрын

2:33 "plenty of activity in this bed" 😂 I love it. And seriously, I love your videos. I put some organic matter from extra cuttings in a bed earlier this year and I'm hoping it's starting to break down nicely and improve my soil. I love your enthusiasm!

@tamarar.4642 3 жыл бұрын

I did this it will definitely improve your soil!! I grew a 14ft tomato plant in my bed. I started it at the beginning of quarantine. It's now September. I dug dip to see how it looks and the logs are still there but very soft with worms. I covered it back up with soil and planted my collard green seeds. I have 5 beds 3 of them are 4 ft deep those are the ones with huge tree logs.

@JanineMJoi Жыл бұрын

This was FABULOUS!! THank you Mark!! I get it now! Wood holds moisture so it's like a wicking bed but gives alot more nature to the bed.

@NapoleonGARDENINGTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm already hooked into hugelkultur gardening! Happy Gardening and Happy Farming to all!

@bluebutterfly9695 3 жыл бұрын

How can not giving a big like to someone who did so much effort just to show us his work, awesome video, thanks for sharing such a great informative video and wish you best of luck for your gardening

@patrickelizondo5391 3 жыл бұрын

I did this to my garden beds (two of them) 3 years ago! I still hit the logs when I turn over the dirt and also when I add compost. I am excited for my gardens after watching you tear apart your garden so we can see the decomposition that has happened in four years time! I have had pretty good produce out of each garden and I am looking forward to next years produce! Thank you for your video!

@two-sense 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you turn over the soil?

@finallyfriday. 2 жыл бұрын

The logs aren't there to quickly rot. Quite the opposite. If you wanted it to rot fast you use chips or leaves. The logs slooooowly rot giving nutrients over many years and hold moisture for a long time. It's a long term amendment.

@crystalh450 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar question as to why you would turn over the soil. I thought the whole point of this method was that you didn't have to turn over the soil because it defeats the purpose and destroys the ecosystem you have created in the garden bed with this method.

@JWHealing 2 жыл бұрын

@@crystalh450 true

@EagleScoutmano 2 жыл бұрын

You still turn/till the top layer, for planting purposes. That seems to be what the OP was saying. They accidentally hit the buried logs when turning the top.

@caterjunes3426 3 жыл бұрын

I learned a new word today: Hugelkultur. Love the way you take the long view, Mark.

@lorrainesakka3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us how the hugelkultur looks like underneath after a few years. This gives me hope to actually try this in my own yard, even if it is not for the first year.

@Batchad28 4 жыл бұрын

At moms house, she has an old large tree stump that's been rotting away for years. We always plant cukes around it, and they produce like crazy!

@A_R411 4 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@garryhudson6945 3 жыл бұрын

The wood helps create new plants ,that's why it's in potting mix,it's a transformative process.

@Batchad28 3 жыл бұрын

@kirwi kirwinson cucumbers

@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 3 жыл бұрын

@@garryhudson6945 How? What's the process called? Interested to know more.

@devandevan1403 4 жыл бұрын

I restarted my little garden this summer thanks to you. With quarantine I have all the time in the world, and your videos just gave me the extra motivation I needed. I’m growing 5 tomato plants(two from suckers), a mandarin tree, and some basil. I forgot just how magical it can be to spend time gardening, and you brought that back for me.

@xtina1610 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. I cant wait to try this with our raised garden beds.

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, Thanks for this video ! We had extra logs and branches (that we didn’t burn for pot ash) that we put in the bottom of our raised rose garden bed. We built this last summer. Thanks again !