It often feels like the gardening world forgets to encourage those new to growing... But not you! Nice work Charles, I’m sure you’ve helped a lot of beginners here!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 I feel for them!
@julesgoh
3 жыл бұрын
Had a “blaming myself for a far less than perfect” day... when I heard your words of encouragement at the end of this video... and though I was upset with myself about stuff that was nothing to do with gardening today, I want to thank you for the words of wisdom you shared.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
3 жыл бұрын
Love that Jules thanks, sorry about your day
@julesgoh
3 жыл бұрын
Much much appreciated Charles. Thank you for your kind words. I felt much better at the end of the day
@SierraNovemberKilo
4 жыл бұрын
I have many years of "incompetent gardener" experience to recognise good advice when I see it. Thank you for making your real life experience and knowledge available to us all. Since joining the No Dig community half way into this year, I've had more successes than I ever had the whole of the time I'd been tinkering with gardening!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say and nice to know that you are succeeding!
@xyzsame4081
3 жыл бұрын
I second that - I am stunned with the level of quality teaching, thank you, Sir.
@johnman559
Жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig Canna Terra professional can't go wrong, sterile sustainable peat and perlite. 10 quid bag but well worth it.
@erinbigelow1628
4 жыл бұрын
Great tip on not leaving seedlings for too long before planting!! I’m def guilty of this, sowing any and everything without a plan for where they are going to be planted.
@clarelove3738
4 жыл бұрын
So often we gardeners chastise ourselves for our failures, when really it's down to other factors often beyond our control.
@carolaxis
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true!!! This time I said to myself "I'll be happy if I get 50% of the vegetables I planted" There is the walls, the winds, the shadows, the soil, the compost, the water...well so many aspects to take care! But I know I did my best and will learn out of my mistakes.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Good attitude and realistic, and yes you can grow better!
@jeannet9592
4 жыл бұрын
I just love to be in your garden! I like all of the pockets of flowers tucked here and there.
@PennyGetsItTogether
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is true. I made a mistake purchasing compost that stunted my plant growth, both in spring, and now in fall. I’d forgotten and now all my “greens” seedlings that we’re planted out in this compost have officially stopped growing. 😭 All is not lost though, the peas and radishes are doing okay. 😅Thank goodness.
@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia
4 жыл бұрын
My main recurring problem is watering. The cost for water from the town has now gotten to the point that i'm paying for my own vegetables up front. So the only singular benefit is growing them fresh and chemical free. So this year i rented a mini excavator machine and dug a 300 foot trench out to the woods to a wonderfully pure spring water creek and i ran drainage pipes going to the creek from my aquaculture greenhouses and an fresh water supply pipe coming from a ram pump at the creek up to my greenhouses and row crop fields and also to fill two 1600 gallon water storage tanks to supply everything and cut my final great expense of buying water. The best part is an constant endless supply of pure glacier water for year around growing.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing and yes, wonderful water of high quality!
@therevelation19
4 жыл бұрын
You can use the swiss chard root the same way as beet root. Even so You use the leaves of beet root like the chard. They are more or less siblings.
@mibbbs
4 жыл бұрын
A lovely way to frame it - it really is all about perception, isn't it? How much we can learn from nature by being still and quiet, observing without preconceived notions or judgment... and how applicable that concept is to every other interaction within humanity as well. Nature really does know best, and offers myriad lessons if we are but willing to listen. My love introduced me to your work, and I couldn't possibly be more behind what you are practicing and sharing with the world. I'm not yet myself a "gardener," and I say that in quotations as I look at what you, Scott, and others are doing more so as being good and honorable stewards of all Earth has to offer by protecting her soil microbiomes, allowing plants and soils the space and time to do what they do - respectfully observing their processes without the thoughtless, harmful interventions that are so commonplace in what have become mainstream methods - all the while rekindling and propagating these healthy, healing agricultural practices that are vital for the future of our planet... All that is to say it's a pleasure to follow your work, I thank you for all that you do in your little corner of the world, and I thank you for all that you are doing by sharing it with the rest of us. I cannot wait to implement your no dig techniques here in Virginia one day... In the meantime, I'm looking forward to continuing to learn from you and others, and supporting sustainability in as many ways I can. Take good care, always. 🙏🐝🐌🕷🌱♻️🌎
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing Mary and I wish you fine growth when you begin
@mibbbs
4 жыл бұрын
Charles Dowding Thank you!
@luckychicav7981
4 жыл бұрын
Mr Dowding, thank you for another great video! Beetroot rings and the moon phases, is a new one for me. What I would give to sit and chat with you for a bit. Thank you for what you do, I appreciate it more than words can say, God bless! 😉
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@sandramarystuart7049
4 жыл бұрын
Charles, I discovered your videos about 3 years ago. I then started the no dig process in my veg patch and all of your advice on soil improvements. The veg in my plots have been the best ever. Thank you. Keep the videos and advice coming.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, I am happy to hear this
@spandex7055
4 жыл бұрын
Love the common sense approach and the willingness to ignore the old myths. Cheers Charles!
@ricos1497
4 жыл бұрын
I spiralise big beetroot and then ferment it. It's fantastic. Great in salads, added to Bolognese or stew or whatever.
@fatherofchickens7951
3 жыл бұрын
Fermented beets are delicious! Never thought to spiralise them❤️
@ricos1497
3 жыл бұрын
@@fatherofchickens7951 I only do it through guilt, having bought a spiraliser during their peak fashion phase and it sits there doing nothing 364 days of the year! I think I got the idea from the internet somewhere, but it's really good, just a different texture or something, but it really adds to a salad or a wrap or whatever.
@macartancaughey9993
4 жыл бұрын
There Charles is telling not all compost is equal so try different compost just watch Charles put you on the right path
@johnmajcher5726
4 жыл бұрын
Dear Friend, Similarly to "out goes the bad air, in goes the Good," eh? That being said, I am now sheet composting in my small city plot, buried under the straw mulch, similarly to Ruth Stout. It works beautifully. Best wishes.
@TheDhammaHub
4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes in the spring I get a *really* bad case of aphids on my balcony. 2 weeks later the ladybugs got all of them. The first year I tried to remove heavily infected material which only made things worse. Nature finds a way on its own most of the time!
@KimmysKitchenandGarden
4 жыл бұрын
Years ago a used to hate plants and gardening after a few failed attempts , but a friend said you can grow and learn unless you fail.. and not to be afrade of failing. Every since I've just grew and grew :)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, and so good you received that advice 😀
@SayHelloToOblivion
3 жыл бұрын
Beets have moon rings! That’s incredible! My mom will love that fun fact. Thanks, Charles. 😁
@keiheaherakiwi1611
4 жыл бұрын
Sir I watch Roots and Refuge Jess is the lass whom owns this KZitem channel.... she mentioned you and a great review of what she has learned watching your channel.... no dig garden... CONGRATULATIONS... I myself was chuffed as I watch your channel also
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome and thanks for mentioning her, and they do wonderful work
@Lauradicus
4 жыл бұрын
I love Jess too! Found her from one of the comments on another of your videos Charles.
@robsallotmentchannel9942
4 жыл бұрын
Charles, that was the most interesting video I have seen. I understand about the compost, it seems that companies now just put anything in it and call it organic but no goodness to grow your plants.
@kathallen409
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Charles. I now see that my small, rotting squash and my failure to get some brassicas past the seedling stage this year, may be due to factors beyond my control.
@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. You're the best gardening teacher on KZitem. Thanks.
@kerryl4031
4 жыл бұрын
The beetroot rings and the moon phases - well, that was fascinating! I have found that compost that was good and I ordered the same year after year, suddenly went bad so had to change and it has been hit and miss ever since, although I do like the wool and bracken compost and Moorland Gold has been great in the greenhouse. Thank you :D
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kerry
@kerryl4031
4 жыл бұрын
Also enjoyed the aerial view of your plot in your newsletter. :D
@inashamsia
4 жыл бұрын
The beetroot calendar 😁 Love that one, too!
@janetkrehbiel5799
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. I planted beets out in February, and have not had time to pickle them yet. I won't worry about them being woody now! Also, we read in one of our seed catalogues if you plant any of the morning glory family with squash, it deters squash bugs. Well, it must work because our early volunteer squash plants all had the bugs, but the plants I set out amongst the sweet potato vines have not had any squash bugs at all, and of course they're in the same garden, just different areas. I am amazed by this! Thanks again for continuing to teach us and allowing us to share as well! Blessings to you always. --Janet and Dane
@Lauradicus
4 жыл бұрын
Jànet Krehbiel I get a real kick watching the cabbage moths fluttering past the brassicas that are planted in with herbs! I have grown a couple on their own for the moths to devour. The birds love the caterpillars. Picking bugs keeps them from defoliating the rest of the garden!
@janetkrehbiel5799
4 жыл бұрын
@@Lauradicus , yes, the only way my eggplants survived the flea beetle this year was using diatomaceous earth, and also picking them off and squishing them. This is the first year I've been successful in growing those, and we've had a very lovely harvest, with many more coming on! I've tried growing those for over twenty years! My husband and I were very diligent against the bugs this year and it has paid us well. Also, we're growing using the no dig method, so that helps greatly too. Blessings to you! Which herbs do you plant your brassicas with?
@Lauradicus
4 жыл бұрын
Jànet Krehbiel All sorts... sage, basil, thyme, rosemary, lavender and “stinky flowers” like marigolds. Poor bugs are so confused.
@bristolveggiebeds5310
4 жыл бұрын
It's been a hard year for squash plants!
@wildedibles819
4 жыл бұрын
Yes dont blame ourselves theres many reasons its a way to learn and explore our gardens better :)
@tessmonro7102
3 жыл бұрын
In my garden our border terrier loves nibbling the leaves of some vegetables and some flowers. He's just added echinacea to his list of yummy edibles🤣
@James.5703
4 жыл бұрын
1:30 Charles, we know you love a “cheeky curry”. Gotta love those youtube generated captions
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
That is funny!
@itsmewende
4 жыл бұрын
This was a great eye opener. I think I really need to get a soil test for my garden, it's not done well for 3 yrs now. It gave me more than enough in previous yrs, so I'm sure it needs some help. Luckily spring and summer will be back before I know it, and I can be ready for it.
@ellasladek3124
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou ,good advice , I’ve been playing around with a potting soil mix for a year , and i just had my first success ,thanks to you , i sifted my own compost a little peatmoss a little worm casting and a lot of vermiculite to make it nice and light , my plants are happy .
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Ella and how satisfying
@melissaspeirs
3 жыл бұрын
Love how you keep flowers at the feet/head of each bed! Would love to see a video about those, which types and how you source them/grow them. Cheers Mr Dowding!
@melissaspeirs
3 жыл бұрын
And I just found a video in which this is discussed! Happy days :)
@excemptfrombs2124
3 жыл бұрын
Never thought I’d see Charles growing a “cheeky curry” 😆
@westlondongardener4476
4 жыл бұрын
Love it when you show your seedlings....they always are perfect!
@PaolaEnergya
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Charles, this is one of the best videos you've ever made, loved the message about not blaming yourself.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Paola
@cqammaz53
4 жыл бұрын
I like the flower you plants at the ends of the rows. I planted Gardenia and nasturtiums in my raised bed as well. This past week I removed the corn, pumpkin zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and squash plants from my beds and now I have a flower garden go on. I'm not planting a fall crop because I have to move 2 of the beds. I'm not looking forward to that but it must be done. Happy gardening from Pa.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear Carolyn! Good luck
@smas3256
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be awesome if 1/2 the world's people were.1/2 as intelligent as plants are. I quit high school 50 years ago. Your videos take away the stress. I did not get interested in our home garden and learning more about home gardening before I subscribed to your channel. Thank you.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
Жыл бұрын
So true!
@Jreichh
4 жыл бұрын
Mmmmmm look at that beet root! Counting the full moon cycle, that's amazing 🔥
@Laflamablanca969
4 жыл бұрын
Speaking about hot composts, I just purchased compost from my local landscape supplier and after filling my new raised garden beds with that and garden soil, my plants started to show signs of stress. I randomly checked the temperature and at 8pm it was 46 degrees Celsius about 10cm below the surface. I guess their aged compost was actually still a hot compost. I managed to save most plants and after flooding the bed a few times over a week, it’s now at 32 degrees Celsius in the hottest places.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
How frustrating. Some compost companies are pretty random, whatever they may claim! Sounds better now for sure.
@tpangle17
4 жыл бұрын
I've noticed the same thing about squash/watermelon/cucumber knowing how much fruit it can handle! Our watermelon plant will not ripen more than one at a time. I had two fruits growing from two plants, and as soon as I harvested one ripe watermelon, the plant allowed another fertilized fruit to grow large. They are so smart!!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Yes aren't they! I see the same thing.
@svetlanadm3217
4 жыл бұрын
No need to worry, autumn had sent ,the leaves turn yellow, everyone has it. Your pumpkins are great!👍👍👍
@Picci25021973
4 жыл бұрын
I see someone pressed the "dislike" button for this video... what's the problem with you?!? Thank You Charles for another valuable video of Yours!
@kerrier4330
4 жыл бұрын
Picci25021973 It’s weird isn’t it? What’s wrong with people?
@Lauradicus
4 жыл бұрын
Trolls, every one. We won’t feed them 💚
@myrahaws5148
4 жыл бұрын
Yes that's the answer. My compost I bought for this n planting year was not good all my plants struggled to grow. Even though when I sowed them they were growing great but after transplanting they struggled. I blame it on the compost. I am making my own compost now and I hope for better growing next season.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Myra, such a pity but it will grow better in 2021 after maturing.
@leslieadair5944
4 жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this today. Thank you!
@growinggarden3418
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Charles, some valuable points I’ll definitely be considering 🙏🏼
@Beth_Agnes_Casey
4 жыл бұрын
Such a comfort to hear from the “great one” that it’s not our fault when things don’t grow well. Thank you for being so positive
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to reassure you!
@dennisleadbetter7721
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, I've experienced poor seed too, planted a pile of things and nothing come up, repeated but also added seed from a different supplier. Again nothing from the first, but 100% germination from the alternative. It's very frustrating and you really do start questioning yourself. I can also relate to the mildew on zucchini. I'm in a sub tropical climate, Queensland, and an annual rainfall of 1500 mm, so perfect conditions. I usually cut them off and compost them. Regards Dennis.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dennis, hope you keep finding good seed now :)
@cestmoikim6514
4 жыл бұрын
If you are in the US, rareseeds.com has heirloom seeds--every packet germinated for me:)
@paolomaggi8188
4 жыл бұрын
You are my "garden therapist"..thank you.....you recover my vegetable garden and my soul.
@SecrePeach
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you talked about compost health Charles. You probably remember all my newbie questions at the beginning of lockdown starting no dig beds from scratch using what compost I could get hold of. Right through the season My plants have been about 6wks behind everyone else despite early showings. I’ve struggled with all your points and questioned myself. Soil is my next plan of attack!
@Just-Nikki
4 жыл бұрын
KarenT soil is of the utmost importance...I learned that the hard way when I added manure that must not have been ready and actually robbed nutrients from my crops a few years back 😩
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen and Nikki too, helpful feedback for others. There is a good chance that the compost will perform better, now it's more mature. A 1cm/0.5in top dressing of multipurpose compost will help.
@alexandraborscork6269
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video again to help us understand the possible problems of the plants! Thank you so much!!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Alex
@HomesteadHopeful
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the bit about compost. Such good information to know.
@VASI_LIKI
4 жыл бұрын
I love how neat and organised your gardens are ... half the time I just stare at your design, it is like a Holy Grail of no dig design. I wish you could share a sketch of your entire garden and what is sown where
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks, it keeps changing. My online course has sketches of design.
@vaibhavtodi7907
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot sir, have learnt a lot from your experience and it really helps … and whenever there is a hiccup its not a shock, because the way to go around is already in my mind. please do keep sharing your experience as its beneficial and educational for us.
@livesoutdoors1708
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Charles for your insights. Helps me relax a bit more instead of injecting anxiousness into my gardening by trusting nature and the signs it gives me. You are a treasure!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Ah great!
@NashvilleMonkey1000
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, this cool season is perfect for growing moss, and we grow moss in seedling trays to counteract the fungus that inevitably starts growing on the surface. We have an old vacuum cleaner bag that is covered with moss, and this summer we set up a lot more growing spaces just for moss in the shady areas, so we don't run out of it while gardening~
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@andriacronje3058
4 жыл бұрын
I have learned a lot in this one, thank you Charles! (Greetings from South Africa)
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Andria
@KE010101
Жыл бұрын
I learned quite a lot from watching this.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
Жыл бұрын
💚
@dianneleon35
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful video. Your timing as always is perfect for my needs. This is my second year using your help with no till methods. I had a bountiful year even with a Japanese beetle invasion! I couldn't have imagined getting an abundance of peas, carrots,cucumbers, beets, peppers, tomatoes, corn, kale green beans,melons and zucchini using zero pesticides. I shared with many and am so grateful for you and your videos💕💓
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Diane and how lovely you could share the bounty
@czmiccommando537
4 жыл бұрын
I was planning to pull up the zucchini and yellow squash because of mildew. I'll let them be for a few more weeks to see what happens. I just turned a 3 month old pile of compost, built from your advice in a video from earlier in the summer. Is the best compost I've ever made! I was thrilled with how great it looks. I'm building the next pile bigger and hopefully even better!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work Leslie
@1fanger888
4 жыл бұрын
My summer squash stopped flowering last month. Now, there is a growth spurt and I`m getting nice flowers and more squash. I believe the cooler nights here in PA in the states have something to do with it.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Temperature, good point
@Lauradicus
4 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened with my cucumbers here in the Seattle area... fruit growth appeared along with the cooler nights. Here I was thinking that a 30 degree differential would stress the plants too much. Apparently it was just enough!
@leoclarke6462
4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous hints and tips Charles- I love your trials of things -
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jeffjeffreym1830
4 жыл бұрын
The worst problem I've had this year is rats invading my compost heap and then devouring my sweetcorn. Having said that, my compost is the best ever.
@Jreichh
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta kill em with the water bucket!
@robc2536
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video Charles. Thank you.
@timflatus
4 жыл бұрын
That's so helpful Charles. It would be so easy to get despondent when things don't go to plan. I've had a terrible year for beans, for example, no idea why. But then I got a surprise artichoke less than a year after planting! You've given me plenty of ideas for things to try next year and even what remains of this year. I'm so grateful because you're helping me feed myself and that is truly worth its weight in fresh vegetables!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tim and I wonder if you had chemical contamination in compost, see my pyralid videos, affects legumes and solanums mainly so tomatoes also
@timflatus
3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig That's a thought. My tomatoes were great but I used different compost for them.
@karinchristensen220
4 жыл бұрын
This is the first year I haven't had powdery mildew on zucchini. I am growing a type that is resistant, but I also religiously removed older leaves or any leaf that looked unhappy. That kept them open and airy and I think helped with more flower production. They produced better than ever and still look beautiful and have some fruit ripening. My greenhouse grown cuc's were a completely different story.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Karin :)
@HoH
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't start my Monday morning any better. The garden looks lovely, thanks for sharing it with us!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks
@stevendowden2579
4 жыл бұрын
great video the biggest problem ive had this year is blight on potatoes and tomatoes even blight res toms
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Steven
@lyndaturner3592
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles, I have often had slow starts with seeds which have ultimately failed to mature, it's good to know it may not always be my fault. I'm trying to make my own compost now , quite new to veg growing so has taken time to achieve this. So thanks as I'm 72 year old lady I love your no dig approach.
@Tobias611
4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Dowding, you are a godsent! I've learned so much about no-dig gardening just throughout your videos, let alone your books. Thanks to you and some other gardening KZitemrs my garden has been a great success given that it was my first year and I basically had no clue of what I am actually doing. Right now I have a ~6 liter bowl full of cherry tomatoes, I don't even know what to do with all of them! I also learned that my garden is not at its full potential, given how much space I wasted and how different I will do things next season thanks to your advice! Well, given my mighty harvest I was happy with this season and cut down the tomatoes as I just can't wait to rearrange stuff (yeah I am a bit impatient) and once I have everything the way I want it, I'll strictly follow your advice and not disturb the soil at all! I only need to get some nice compost going and the next season can come in no time! Though one question has yet been unanswered: What do you do when your soil is not in a good condition at all to begin with? Like very sandy or rich in clay? Do you prepare the soil in any way before making it a no dig bed? Or will the compost alone fix it?
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and yes, time + compost improves soil, even sand. Use extra in year one.
@robinhazeslip1800
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see someone not panicking about powdery mildew.....my squash just keeps growing away from damage and keeps producing new! (Like urs)
@vickylyly6146
4 жыл бұрын
I always get to learn new ideas from your show . Thank you Mr Dowing
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Vicky
@irenereg1952
4 жыл бұрын
I see that your corn grow well in the background.My sweet corn grow well here in Ireland in the west coast.I'm so glad corn are susceptible to temperature that is hardly 20 °C.
@aroe3714
4 жыл бұрын
Charles, your videos are always so timely! Thank you for helping us to understand that the lack of success is not automatically our fault. Several issues you pointed out, I have experienced and can be linked back to trying a new organic compost. Thank you! Thank you!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that and which compost caused you problems if you are happy to say?
@aroe3714
4 жыл бұрын
Charles Dowding it was a compost I picked up from a chain of stores on the west coast of the US. Don’t recall the name, but I remember the brand colors and patterns (white with red and black)...I won’t be buying it again, and probably won’t buy from that store again.
@Lauradicus
4 жыл бұрын
Very useful information again Charles, thank you. I certainly do recognize that “what did I do wrong” scenario. This time it’s seeds not sprouting at all... same compost as before, a little bit warmer days and cooler nights, drier weather... on and on and on!
@DigwellGreenfingers
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Charles! I tend to use a seed compost (F2S etc) for small seeds but general multi-purpose for larger seeds due to their more urgent demand for nutrients. This year I had a terrible germination rate on corn, peas, beans and cucurbits. I can only put it down to the batch of compost (10 bags of a certain 4-leaf luck stuff). As you may recall, many seeds went out of stock due to the lockdown but the ones I did manage to source anew grew fine in a different compost. A bit of an "our lives in their hands" situation
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I know that feeling and that company! I have had issues too, surprising ones grrr, have ideas to explore.
@DigwellGreenfingers
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig Keep us informed 🍻
@wildedibles819
4 жыл бұрын
I had a couple tiny beets go fibrous lol I didnt know that about beet rings very cool I often look at the weeds in my garden bed to let me know about the nitrogen in the bed The mullien in the bed can get yellow young leaves indicating too much or too little nitrogen My one bed i mixed wood shavings right through it long ago and it still has some problems Where i layered it no issues i learned to not dig all that into the soil I also thinking it was a cedar shavings which could be still breaking down more toxins in the wood Its getting better but its been a long time over 5 years more closer to ten But i still getting some yellowing in young leaves
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it's shortage of N from lingering, undecomposed wood, should be better soon...
@wildedibles819
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig ya i think it took this long is from cedar wood shavings too...some things weeds dont grow right in here We have sunchokes in here and actually put much organic material back here even years i don't feel like having a garden here Years i do i just keep pulling them for the rabbits lol It is doing much better after this season is done we will mulch it good again with the rabbits help lol This is why i go no dig but raising rabbits its good to dig and burry layers Ive been learning how to do this right instead of basically tilling in wood shavings lol We learn our own ways after hearing good inspirational advice ;) Thanks much love xoxox
@thyme4coffee203
4 жыл бұрын
I like his odd placed pauses when talking. You garden is an inspiration every time you post a new one.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@rheaadams1437
4 жыл бұрын
Four people not to like this video must have their own garden that is a better one. I don't understand. Gardening is a hard work--Beautiful garden Charles.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rhea :)
@fatherofchickens7951
4 жыл бұрын
The moon thing with the beets, was the coolest thing I've learned all day!
@MariA-nw5qx
4 жыл бұрын
Poor germination/growth due to bad potting compost - I think I have experienced that, too. However, that's not always easy to know for casual gardeners like myself and we tend to blame the seed company or the weather...
@carolparrish194
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos.Thanks for educating me in gardening.
@brianeaton3734
4 жыл бұрын
This was VERY helpful. I had the exact same problem with my beets this year... sprouted, and lived, but didn’t grow. Some never got any “real” leaves, but survived all summer.
@mv4freedom96
4 жыл бұрын
This video was for me!!! New to gardening, trying to grow some fall plants and failing miserably... they are just NOT growing. I bought an organic potting mix and compost (same brand) and I'm thinking it's just not good. Will try another brand and I'm definitely starting my own compost heap ASAP. We have plenty of leaves, twigs, grass clippings, green leaves, etc around the house so it will not be a problem. Plus we now have our own chickens!!! Thank you, Charles, for the words of wisdom and encouragement.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Magda and yes, make big heaps right away!!
@chefinwood4706
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie, thanks
@owenbooler3184
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice as usual Charles, but please be careful with that knife of yours!
@justinmcgonigle5587
4 жыл бұрын
He got awful close there! Be careful Sir!
@bencartner9204
4 жыл бұрын
Please don't cut that Femoral artery!
@Nancy-zk9dj
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't question his knowledge of using his knife, I was thinking his pants now will be a lovely beet color!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Owen and all, yes I am familiar with the knife, maybe not ideal for a video :)
@owenbooler3184
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig sorry didn't want to detract from your valuable information and experience just concerned for your wellbeing! ;-)
@jeannie8050
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you. To hear the exact problems I’ve had this year could be my compost and soil! You have given me so much hope for the next growing season. 😊 Thank you, Charles! 🥰
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Jeannie and may 2021 be good for you
@wiezyczkowata
4 жыл бұрын
4:25 thank you for that info, I heard so many people saying to never use too much compost because it will burn the vegetables,
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Great. They say, and don't know :)
@wiezyczkowata
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesDowding1nodig exactly!
@TheCowEmporium
4 жыл бұрын
I have learned much from you about planting and growing around our own unique weather and pest events. We’re in Alberta, Canada, Zone 3 and I now realize that there are some plants that only grow well at certain times here. Thank you, very much. 😊 Nette
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job Nette!
@JolleanSmith
4 жыл бұрын
I wish KZitem had a love button. Love all your video Charles, keep them coming!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Smith
@stevenabel1232
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful - thank you.
@paulaelcox1333
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, ohhh your the best, this explains alot particularly about the warm compost and leaving it for couple of months... I was so eager I got it on the beds as soon as it was delivered🙄
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Paula :)
@debkincaid2891
4 жыл бұрын
I learn so much from you and feel very encouraged. Thank you for your videos.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@DiegoLopez-gt8ik
4 жыл бұрын
this explains A LOT... i got 1 month old seedlings that look like charle's 3 day old plants fr.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Poor you Diego, best complain to the compost maker
@DHW29
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!!
@billybowen3023
4 жыл бұрын
This year my poll beans have grown really well, i mean real nice pants but no beans! However they are just starting now! The year from may has been wet with low light levels and cool. I guess this is the problem and it is difficult to grow them were i live. Most diggers near me there poll beans are dieing but i am confident of a small harvest. 🤞frost says off till end of oct. Good vid we must be mindful and don't panic.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Billy. People in London say it has been too hot for them!
@carolinesemple2298
4 жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew that about the rings in beetroot. I tried your method of twisting a broccoli plant out after I harvested it. Works a treat. Thanks so much for everything you put into your videos. We’re in spring now in Australia so it’s all starting to kick up a bit here
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Nice to imagine spring!!
@scottrichard1528
4 жыл бұрын
You have an amazing garden. Thank you for doing youtube videos. I grow in Northern Wyoming USA. I grow a 5 acre garden for markets and use a modified bio-intensive method. Biodynamic is my goal but 5 acres is huge. Application of any method is key. I would love to travel with you to other gardens through Europe. I think you have some perspectives that are unique and have been helpful to me. Thank you.
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome Scott, big job. I am well rooted here and do not travel very much, but hope to meet up one day. Hard to predict just now. Biodynamics can help you, maybe not the whole package!
@killer408cid
4 жыл бұрын
Charles, this video describes my year (first time gardener) to a tee. I try to remind myself "you're just starting out, you're going to have some failures". While having total joy when somehow I manage to grow some things well. I am the master of eggplant apparently!
@CharlesDowding1nodig
4 жыл бұрын
Love that! Eggplants are not always easy so well done
@noranature
4 жыл бұрын
That's very interessant with the rings from the moon. Thank you and all the best for you
@TheJenedie
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, you are my gardening guru! I have started to garden and I learn so much from you. Thank you from Tennessee.
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