Years ago I had the dream of growing my own organic food, but it seemed impossible. Then after studying Charles for 2 years I decided to go for it, what did I have to lose anyway, Charles even told me ''GO, YOU!''. So I had to... Well, it's my first year, and my 2 little 4x8 no dig beds are producing more food than I can eat! Cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, lettuce, spinach, zucchinis and more, ohhh my ! My grocery bills dropped 50% for the last 5 weeks, no jokes. It's ... incredibe. Everybody should grow their own organic food, what are they waiting for. GO YOU!. You plant, you let mother nature do her thing, and you eat!
@barbarasimmons4158
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine not going organic-I mean you might as well just buy what they have in the store.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
That cheers me up! Thanks for sharing, I hope this encourages more Go You!
@dianeladico1769
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your great success! Charles is an outstanding teacher and a steadfast cheerleader.
@ximono
2 жыл бұрын
I could tell more or less the same story :) Start small and simple, and read up on the do's and don'ts, and I think almost everyone could grow their own vegetables with this method. I've scaled up my garden to 100 m2 over the past 2-3 years, and I plan to double that for next season. I wouldn't have been able to do this without all the invaluable knowledge so generously shared on this goldmine of a channel. I'm forever grateful!
@lifeisgood9175
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear! This is my first year of trying more than tomatoes and peppers. I was just planning my next no dig bed for Fall crops. What a joy! My husband is very supportive and thanks me when I harvest fresh veggies to eat.
@sandrabishop5671
2 жыл бұрын
"You might be wondering ... what the hell is he doing?" HA! I have no doubts Charles knows exactly what he' doing, and most importantly, I appreciate that he never fails to explain WHY he's doing it. That is so valuable to me because knowing why really helps me learn and retain knowledge. That he takes the time to patiently demonstrate the processes is evidence that Charles is a natural encourager as well as an experienced, confident expert. How lucky we -- and our gardens -- are to have this amazing access to his wisdom and skills.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Sandra, I'm delighted to help
@craigmetcalfe1749
2 жыл бұрын
The shadow of the gardener is the best additive for a healthy harvest!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and we say "There is no manure like the farmer's foot'
@markleakey1797
2 жыл бұрын
Charles is an incredible human being and a world class teacher. His teachings are a real gift to humanity 🙏🙏🙏
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark 😀
@RalfyCustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Charles, you are truly my inspiration, after a few decades away, I've recently started growing my own veg again, and boy what a wonderful experience it is, delicious organic and satisfying on so many levels, thank you so much for sharing
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear!
@beedabong2186
2 жыл бұрын
I like your daily life in farming and follow you from Thailand.
@nickhammersonrocks
2 жыл бұрын
NO DIG !!!!!!! …….BRINGING ESTRANGED FAMILY MEMBERS TOGETHER !!!!!!!!!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
How amazing, love it. Microbe power :)
@K4HLER
2 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful and healthy looking. Very well done.
@whatifitnt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, Mr Charles 💝
@WarmVoice
2 жыл бұрын
Superb teaching. Your channel is my go to for education and entertainment, even surpassing Gardener's World.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@mamazeeto623
2 жыл бұрын
What a super video so helpful for a rookie vegetable gardener. I have followed your tutorials since the beginning of my vegetable adventure and I never fail to be inspired ! so thank you 🙏🏼
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
That's nice thanks
@andykyriakides2144
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles , i salivate and feel a little jealous everytime i watch one of your videos . You truly are the Elvis of the no dig gardening .
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
💚
@naomi2646
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles, I enjoyed the visit to your garden. You have a beautiful garden. I am letting my garden continue, the heat here is going to drop next week. Hopefully I will see some harvest. Look forward to the next visit to your garden.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Naomi, best of luck
@marykappesser5145
2 жыл бұрын
Great information Charles, as always. That closing shot of your poly tunnel reminds me of the hanging gardens of Babylon.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
How nice thanks!
@C.L.Hinton
2 жыл бұрын
14:07 "Harvested one hour later; Delicious!" I really enjoy the bits of humor that y'all inject into the educational information on your channel! 😁
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks!
@waynesell3681
6 ай бұрын
Gardening as a lifestyle. Backyard gardener here. Getting closer to a better understanding thru you Charles. Would be great to be able to develop my garden beds and grow some beautiful healthy plants. Another year another chance to grow!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
6 ай бұрын
Arriving soon!
@waynesell3681
6 ай бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig thanks I'm getting more excited about this year!
@DaraRich
Жыл бұрын
That‘s quite impressing how much leaves you can remove without doing any harm. Thank you for showing!!
@kuiperbeltdropout8791
2 жыл бұрын
Everything's looking amazing Charles!! Props to you for all the knowledge you bestow and all the people you inspire
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tinathene
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these important tips - and message about developing a close as in (just about) daily relationship with the plants 😊
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
💚
@afriendtoo6971
2 жыл бұрын
" The best thing for the soil in a garden is the farmers shadow. "
@kayrabey1344
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing how to harvest lettuce.
@DigwellGreenfingers
2 жыл бұрын
As you kind of hinted, Charles, we only really need to take off powdery mildew leaves for our own vanity or pride. And, yes they are prickly, I suffer too LOL
@lesliehollands2689
2 жыл бұрын
What a ton of great advice. Be Attentive!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie
@glassbackdiy3949
2 жыл бұрын
good talk, cheers Charles
@starlenestarlene
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I just have a little backyard garden in Vancouver BC Canada. So far this is my best year ever. I still have much to learn. I wish I had more space. I would love to visit your garden one day. It’s amazing.
@nannacarton7171
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the good advises.
@kevinthompson1658
Жыл бұрын
Yet another quality video from in my opinion this countries best gardening guru Thank you Charles for your fine inspiration
@CharlesDowding1nodig
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Kevin and thanks
@potagermalo
2 жыл бұрын
Magnifique potager bravo 👍 👍 👍 👍
@r.n.t
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your advices!! 👍💖❗
@ferhang6590
2 жыл бұрын
Yeşil tırtıklı marul cinsinden bendede var 😁bahçenizi görünce içim ferahlıyor 🍀🌿🌱🍀☘️
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Duymak güzel!
@carolynmoody9460
2 жыл бұрын
The best channel for great knowledge.. I can't thank you enough
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carolyn
@petesmit33
2 жыл бұрын
As always totally useful..every days a schoolday!!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Best kind of school! Thanks
@nikkster01
2 жыл бұрын
dont forget all this goes into the compost bin for next season I bravely made a 1m x 1m x 1m bin and it takes every bit of greenery you can find to fill it
@RenAtkins
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I know this will work well in my garden because I also have slug and snail issues.
@alangdon5678
2 жыл бұрын
Charles...your videos are so helpful with gardening tips as we need them. You have helped me so much in this gardening process! I went right out and put to practice your advice. Thanks so much for all your efforts!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Ah wonderful to hear, and no time like the present!
@TheFeelButton
2 жыл бұрын
Looking after some great growth this year! Cheers Charles!!
@oskars5760
2 жыл бұрын
This is my first season growing veggies and it all turned out so well thanks to you Charles! Thanks you so much!🤞🏼🤞🏼🌿
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear this Oskar
@mariakraska5738
2 жыл бұрын
Wspaniale przekazuje Pan swoją ogromną wiedzę i doświadczenie, gratuluję, podziwiam i wciąż się uczę, pozdrawiam cieplutko
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Miło z twojej strony, że mówisz Maria 💚
@littlesuzie6672
2 жыл бұрын
Such perfection!! You are an inspiration, thank you 😊
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@sandideak4125
2 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from your videos, Charles! Thank you! I especially love the reason of having a relationship with your plants! 🌱
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
That is nice thanks Sandi
@rosemaryogilvie6842
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always removed leaves like this. Was never quite sure if I was doing the right thing, so good to finally know I am.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! You're a good gardener.
@Ianfish2
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice as always Charles. I'm in my 2nd year of no dig now and surely the best thing is no weeds! I do remove lower leaves on courgettes because i grow them up stakes to save room. As they grow you just remove lower leaves and tie up the top as it grows(Midnight variety, absolutely superb)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Rock on Ian, glad you love the no-weeds-means-time-for-creative-gardening!
@pennythompson4790
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanksxx
@eliseamiot5412
2 жыл бұрын
As always, a great video.
@AlexandreLollini
2 жыл бұрын
Direct sun does wonder on the melon fruit itself, even if the fruit gets very hot, the taste after that is epic. This year I had some on the ground supported by wood planks. Next year I will try vertical...
@SamStone1964
2 жыл бұрын
Benefit seven - free food for your chickens. Chickens love their greens especially brassicas.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Great point Sam
@denisebrady6858
2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video once again & I now realise that I need to harvest my lettuce more than I have been doing. Thanks Charles once again. Cheers Denise- Australia
@jacksonpeterson6899
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! What a gorgeous picture you've on your profile 😘. Just decided to stop by and say hi!!! I hope my compliment is appreciated :-)
@sonnyamoran7383
2 жыл бұрын
I heard your name a few times but never really HEARD your name. I'm now a subscriber and will be applying what I've learned. My first fall garden is on its way. I wish I'd known you for my summer garden. Using these techniques for my Food Forest and my regular beds. Thanks so much. Can't wait for more.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
That's nice Sonnya and thanks
@corkion
2 жыл бұрын
great vid i have tons of tomatoes in my tunnell but a lot of the fruit is soft
@goaterruns4959
Жыл бұрын
Such beautiful gardens. I am going to do that today to cabbage and broccoli…. The dying leaves will go to my chickens/turkeys and I will ferment or dry the rest.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, and good!
@wiseherb1426
2 жыл бұрын
The absolute expert gardening topics, thank you so much for your videos every one is a gem!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, happy to help
@lcotee
2 жыл бұрын
So much eye candy, lovely!
@Tomelalt
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou on adv. Super knowledge.....
@dorotaguziak8838
2 жыл бұрын
Ja liście z brukselki i z brokuła gałązkowego wykorzystalam do bigosu, mąż sie trochę zdziwił i skrzywił ale zjadł choć jest wybredny. To znaczy, że liście te świetnie się nadają do różnych potraw, a to znaczy, że to wszystko dzięki Panu, panie Charles. Dziękuję za świetne filmiki. Tyle się od Pana nauczyłam
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Miło słyszeć Dorota, i proszę przywitaj się ze swoim mężem!
@livus3787
2 жыл бұрын
How beautiful are those leaves as they are ashy purple-blueish but as the Sun catches them from the side they go translucent green in waves 🤩
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are right and lovely you noticed that
@clairegillies
2 жыл бұрын
I only grow a few plants , and I've already taken bottom leaves from sprouts, cabbage and broccolli, however I am doing this so I can eat them , if a leaf was discoloured or too damaged by slugs/beetles then I would compost it.
@fanjiang9317
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cabbage. I have groundhog lately. They love brassica family😭I can’t catch it.
@naomi2646
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, tricky little creatures
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that
@Daniel-mq3qb
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's a very helpful summary. That might help with our aphid problems we have in winter. We can't grow lettuce in winter because we have a big aphid problem, but only in January, February and March.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and yes that will help because it removes the burden of growth on the plant. Keep them watered but not over watered and above all, spread a little compost before transplanting the lettuce.
@Daniel-mq3qb
2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig thank you for the tips. This season, we will add new compost in autumn.
@laurazunigatorres4979
2 жыл бұрын
Hermosa abundancia, saludos Charles🥬🥒🥦🍅💚💚💚💚💚💚
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Gracias Laura
@plantsoverpills1643
2 жыл бұрын
Your salad cut and come again is the best greens advice I’ve ever gotten. Worked wonders for us. I know you grow produce for sale so a bunch of celery is how you harvest it, but have you ever tried cut and come again with celery?
@leemiller8730
2 жыл бұрын
It works well.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and yes, you can!
@plantsoverpills1643
2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@HighWealder
2 жыл бұрын
Your cabbages looking a lot better than my Sunderland Kale and the Swiss Chard has bolted.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Try sowing new kale, just time! Chard too
@andydawson2070
2 жыл бұрын
Found this video really helpful, thank you.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
So glad Andy
@ashaion1777
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@carolclarke2932
2 жыл бұрын
So very helpful. Thank you.
@merrillballantyne
2 жыл бұрын
This video is great. You're an inspiration Charles. Besides your excellent gardening knowledge, you are well-spoken which is rare, and physically fit which is equally rare in a sedentary world of so many cheap unhealthy calories. I understand your situation, it having been so dry in your area this year. We use drip irrigation which, while it uses plastic drip tubing which isn't ideal because of environmental drawbacks, is very efficient at delivering water directly to the base of the plant, which it soaks in to the root zone and keeps it from evaporating as much as it would if it were sprayed. We run a small farm on just less than 1 acre, in a high desert, at 4300 feet above sea level in Northern Utah. We get very little rain all summer. This region derives water from the Wasatch Mountain range (Ute and Wasatch are tribal names), which cools and squeezes rain and snow from the clouds that arrive from the west from California and Nevada. When the Mormon settlers first arrived they dammed streams in the canyons to create reservoirs and dug irrigation canals to direct the mountain water to their fields. These are still in use and still the basis of our municipal and agricultural water systems. This region has very fertile lands which are the lakebed soils of Lake Bonneville- the remnant of which is the Great Salt Lake, a few miles from Salt Lake City. The lake gets its salt from these same mountain waters, which disolve naturally occuring minerals as they flow from the mountains to the Great Salt Lake. Since the lake has no where to drain, the water slowly evaporates leaving behind the mineral salts to become more and more concentrated over time. Interestingly to me because I was raised in New York where there's no shortage of rain, here in Utah every drop of water is actually owned before it hits the ground, and a type of deeded real property called a 'water right' is needed to collect and use any of it. Cities have to own water rights to use wells or take water from reservoirs and distribute it to homes, and any water in any stream, and all groundwater, and even rain water falling on your house and land is owned not owned by you, the land-owner, but by owners of water rights for surface and ground water that would otherwise be yours. To collect rain water from your roof, by law you must get a permit and are limited to 2500 gallons maximum per home. Best wishes from Utah!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Merrill! This is such an insightful comment and I'm amazed by what you say, which compares so differently to our world here. Normally out water is almost too plentiful! So the difficulty this year is that we are not kitted out for it in the way that you are, from dryness being so common. My reservation with drip lines is that they are not watering much soil volume. Therefore, soil life is not activated in the same way. I hope I'm wrong!
@merrillballantyne
2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig you are not wrong. That has been my experience as well. Spray, but especially Rainwater seems to activate our plants with more vigor than drip alone. It also tends to activate weed seeds which is another benefit of drip. We compost very heavily to compensate and the the lower levels of soil tend to stay moist. Our drip tubes have emiters 12" apart which helps as well. I'm looking forward to the next video, and maybe a trip out to the UK next year.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
@@merrillballantyne Great comment and thanks, hope to meet you :)
@minphang9351
2 жыл бұрын
Just so you know, Charles. It's because of you that I invested in a really good pair of knee pads. A lot of what you teach requires me to be real choose to the soil. And that, for me, involves a lot of kneeling!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Good point and it's often surprising what one sees down there, mostly good!
@ximenaisabeljimenezgalindo9044
2 жыл бұрын
Hola Charles,que hermoso están tus cultivos ,los melones se veían maravillosos , gracias por tu enseñanza como siempre un saludo desde Chile 🇨🇱🌷
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
¡Es un placer Ximena, y estoy feliz de informarle!
@elainewilliams3025
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, just at the right time. Thank you.
@centraltexashomestead-mike4956
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Charles, we do the same with most of our plants. Here in Texas the insects can get very aggressive especially when the weather is hot and dry. Here in central Texas we are at 57 days no rain and temps 102 to 108. We've been gardening for over 30 years and is is the worst drought we have seen. We are taking a holiday this September to the Cotswolds and very much looking forward to it. There are a few botanical gardens we will visit and as a retired chef over 28 years we are looking forward to the food. We love your channel and are always learning. Blessings, Mike
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike, sounds bad. Nice trip project! Use Contact on my site to arrange a visit here if you like.
@centraltexashomestead-mike4956
2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig Will do, thanks!
@annedoyle9640
2 жыл бұрын
Well worth a visit, Mike if you can do it. I took my husband for a day course in 2020 and we got so much from it. Also Charles’ garden is a beautiful thing to see, an inspiration to any veg grower.
@centraltexashomestead-mike4956
2 жыл бұрын
@@annedoyle9640 Thanks Anne.
@juanarosa-gonzalez6705
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, specially inside of the tunnel. I spoil myself growing small variety of melon just for joy .
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
💚
@dragonflyfarm9154
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So much amazing information! I’m also no longer afraid of powdery mildew and composting those leaves. I enjoy learning from you
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks, great
@murielsilva3141
2 жыл бұрын
Excelente!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
💚
@davy999
2 жыл бұрын
One of the drawbacks of removing the larger outer leaves of cabbage is that the Cabbage White butterflies will then be concentrated on the younger leaves. Of course not a problem if you can effectively exclude the butterflies - which is not easy in the average garden.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Fair point - or there are less leaves to survey and check for caterpillars, quicker job
@tinkeringinthailand8147
2 жыл бұрын
A wonderful video Charles. As it has been quite cool this summer here in Thailand (early 30's C), I am thinking of starting my brassicas, beetroot and radishes. I have also managed to get hold of some Swiss chard seeds so I'm going to try them too. A lot of monsoon rain here so I lost all my cucumbers and Cantaloupe :(
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with those interesting conditions. A cool summer!!
@peterduncan-smith463
2 жыл бұрын
I love your knowledge that you have shared with us, but the salad leaves I have struggled this year to much heat I watered twice a day and still no where near as good as yours and you say you have watered but only a little I live in Oxfordshire UK by the way many thanks
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Oh no! Sounds like you need a thicker milch of organic matter. Yes a difficult summer for lettuce especially. We give them a good watering every day when hot.
@mariadelpilartorresmolina9961
2 жыл бұрын
Don charles yo estoy intentado hacer sus cultivos ..gracias Ud.he aprendido mucho y a crear conciencia de no romper la tierra...damos vuelta el año con verduras para la familia y amigos..aun que no hablo inglés pero veo sus movimientos que dicen mucho. Me gustaria entender lo que habla...podrian traducir al español porfavor. Muchas bendiciones Soy de CURICO - CHILE.
@lusinjan
2 жыл бұрын
Hola Maria, apretando el boton arriba a la derecha tienes los subtitulos de español. Saludos desde Argentina
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Es bueno escuchar, gracias. Como dice lusinjan, los subtítulos en español están ahí, ¡pagamos mucho dinero para subirlos!
@jennyjohnson9012
2 жыл бұрын
Wow your polytunnel is like a well organised jungle! So envious. Thankyou for the explanation about leaf removal. Off to sort my lettuces out!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you will enjoy that Jenny
@wendywerner3242
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible education 👏 Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge🌻🦋🌺🍀
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@risasb
2 жыл бұрын
This is good, thanks! As I had plenty of deciduous leaves and grass clippings for the sheet mulch/compost, I went with collecting the lower leaves of brassicas to dehydrate and break down as dried veg flakes/powder to use in various menus.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip, I never heard of such a thing 😀
@Constantinului
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother !
@partidaportet27
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Charles, make reasons to stop and study the plants,.to just be in the moment and practice observation. Lovely garden. I heard you guys have been feeling the lack of rain in much of the UK this summer so sterling work sir
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Partida 💚
@angelad.8944
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best time in the garden. That avalanche of food options and abundance. I am surprised you haven't tied up the summer squash/zucchini. I actually just use a post and tie them up as they grow. I do prune the lower leaves off. I am able to grow all kinds of other lower growing things around them throughout the season. Not sure if I have shared this before but the leaves are delicious. I just peel the stem prickles off like celery, chop them up and throw them in soup or stir fry. My favorite is zucchini leaves, stewed tomatoes chopped up, a little ground beef, onions and garlic, salt and pepper, with chicken stock/veggie stock. You can alter it to your tastes of course.😊
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Nice gardening Angela!
@zuzauramek9850
2 жыл бұрын
Milk with water 1l to 10 l water or yeast 100g in 10 l, water plants once in month help prevent powered mildew to happen or help reduce it to a minimum. I checked it on my vegetables and roses ( black spots on roses)
@debrocs1
2 жыл бұрын
I have tried the milk/water and it has never stopped it. Also baking soda, nor did that sadly
@beatrizsilvia3888
2 жыл бұрын
Que belleza su huerto es mi sueño😋
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Gracias 💚
@stevenbp101
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, we’ve had a lot of rain the last couple of weeks,our tomatoes are starting to split from to much water. That’s ok though. Corn is coming on peppers are well. Your garden looks great. Lots of cucumbers here we love them. No melons though. Yours look good. God bless y’all. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
No weather is perfect! Nice to hear Steven
@this_is_not_my_real_name
2 жыл бұрын
You're garden is so beautiful, Charles. Mine is looking like a bomb site at the moment. It's being raided constantly by the swamp hens and my chickens, so I've given up on it. My goal, however, is to get it fully caged this spring, so I can enjoy all the summer veggies. With a bit of luck, it might look something like yours in six months.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Haha good luck with the project! And thanks
@Silvereagledude
2 жыл бұрын
My chickens love the brassica leaves I cull from the plants….makes for happier birds and I suppose for healthier eggs
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Yup great recycling 😀
@prubroughton2327
2 жыл бұрын
i often use the old leaves as slug traps laid on ground and then collect next day and give to hens
@craigmetcalfe1749
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles! The sound of the cabbage leaves being rustled and snapped is very satisfying, the crispness is part of the thrill of growing your own. Are they your favorite plant to grow and eat? My Hungarian Aunty and her Mother used to make cabbage rolls which had to be tasted to be believed. Of course if you have a vegetarian version of a similar recipe, don't forget me ;-) Cheers!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great Craig and yes Edward is ged at capturing those sounds, with extra microphones. Cabbage rolls eh!
@irenesmith5676
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles love your video lv Irene 😘 xx
@ceciliaelizabeth124
2 жыл бұрын
Muchas felicidades Sr. Charles
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
💚
@andreahorsch286
2 жыл бұрын
I have found that I can prune zucchini if I bend the back by the leaves and cut the leaf off at the stalk. Much less contact with spines
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrea, nice tip
@namthomson1124
Жыл бұрын
ขอบคุณค่ะพี่❤
@CharlesDowding1nodig
Жыл бұрын
💚
@carolinesemple2298
2 жыл бұрын
I get that itchy with most vegetables in the cucurbit family and tomatoes and a few others. Only to find out that it’s a chlorophyll dermatitis. Which makes you itchy and can have an impact on your skin in regards to sunburn and UV exposure. So I have to wear long sleeves and gloves when growing them now, which is hard in the Australian summer. Your garden is looking as spectacular as ever
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Caroline
@carolinesemple2298
2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig no worries. It may help someone
@lifeisgood9175
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles for answering my burning question about the health of the leaves for compost. I have definitely wasted too much great compostable materials. So hot here in Northern California now, I have so many plans for extending my no dig gardens, too little (cool enough) time. Lol.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help and good luck with early morning gardening!
@nicolenew1708
Жыл бұрын
AMAZING
@philipkimber6302
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles for answering another question without us asking. But Charles, down i nthe south of England we have not had rain for weeks. The top 4 inches is so dry and in many cases hot. How are we going to undo the damage this heat wave has done? Another video perhaps maestro?
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Philip, let's see but in the next tour I shall report, it's not good
@jamesrichey
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see your garden is doing OK despite the UK heat wave. How are you all managing it?
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers James, here is not bad ... and the media need a story. It's more the lack of rain!
@rickthelian2215
2 жыл бұрын
Just saw a cabbage moth fly by you Charles whilst taking of the leaves of the cabbages 😉 The garden is looking superb Charles😀 Hope the worms are well, I’m sure the compost bins are producing good compost as usual 😀
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Rick, yes so many butterflies! And we have amazing compost, shall do another video
@CeritaMrZank
2 жыл бұрын
it was inspiring me
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@franksinatra1070
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the motivation Charles. I do try and clean up my plants regularly but it gets so hot around here this time of year I don't like being out much pass 10 or 11 in the morning. I have a question on storing root vegetables. I've been harvesting a lot of onions and potatoes, curing them and putting them in mesh bags. I don't have a root cellar so I have two options this time of year .... store them in the refrigerator or on the basement floor next to our AC unit where it is low humidity and around 68-72 F. This is the first year I've grown so many root vegetables so don't have much experience which option works better. Any advice?
@CharlesDowding1nodig
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they store fine in warmth! That's a great option. Onions need dry air, and potatoes do not sprout until triggered by cold, as autumn advances, then cool is better
@taffpatch1
2 жыл бұрын
Thats life ! , Frank xx It had to be you xx
@iteerrex8166
2 жыл бұрын
Would’ve been cool if we could do that, remove the old leaves and stay a teenager 😂
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