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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:00.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hello everyone,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.98,0:00:02.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Rob Greenfield here in the garden.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.72,0:00:04.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And today, I am going to share my
Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.30,0:00:05.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,tips for beginner gardeners.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.34,0:00:08.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if you are out there feeling like
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.11,0:00:09.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have a black thumb,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.46,0:00:11.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feeling like whatever you plant dies,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.46,0:00:13.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you are dreaming of
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.40,0:00:14.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,having a green thumb,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.95,0:00:16.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dreaming of growing
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.11,0:00:17.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an abundance of food
Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.27,0:00:18.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and having that fresh food
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.80,0:00:20.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on your table to eat,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.57,0:00:22.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then this is the video for you.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.87,0:00:33.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[music]
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.19,0:00:34.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I actually feel like I am in a really
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.99,0:00:36.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,good position to be able to share
Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.65,0:00:37.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,these tips with you.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.06,0:00:39.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The reason why is it is not that
Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.79,0:00:41.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,long ago that I was a complete
Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.57,0:00:43.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rookie gardener myself.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.72,0:00:45.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go back just 3 years ago
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.96,0:00:48.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I had grown very little food
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.13,0:00:49.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then I launched into
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.66,0:00:52.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a year long project of attempting to
Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.33,0:00:55.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and successfully growing and foraging
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.20,0:00:57.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,everything that I ate for an entire year.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.21,0:00:59.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,During that year, I grew over 100
Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.40,0:01:01.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,different foods in my garden.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.74,0:01:03.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I quickly went from a beginner,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.51,0:01:05.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who had grown very little,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.50,0:01:07.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to a pretty experienced gardener,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.56,0:01:10.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who has spent hundreds of hours
Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.21,0:01:12.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in my garden and other people's gardens,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.37,0:01:13.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,both in the United States
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.83,0:01:15.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in other parts of the world.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.77,0:01:17.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I am in a place where I can still
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.89,0:01:22.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,remember the nights of frantic \Nsearching online,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.10,0:01:25.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and calling friends, and seeds not \Nsprouting,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.40,0:01:28.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and plants dying and just that fear.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.48,0:01:31.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To now having the confidence
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.49,0:01:34.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and really being way beyond that \Nbeginner stage.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.33,0:01:36.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So that is why I am really excited
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.38,0:01:38.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be able to share this advice with you.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.84,0:01:40.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,From a recent beginner to a now,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.95,0:01:43.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,pretty decent gardener.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.43,0:01:46.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So my 1st tip is a really simple one,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.37,0:01:48.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that is to start small.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.96,0:01:50.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A lot of people have this dream
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.59,0:01:53.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of turning their whole yard into a garden
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.11,0:01:55.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and growing and incredible amount \Nof food.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.15,0:01:57.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is a wonderful dream to have.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.62,0:01:59.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I completely support it.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.71,0:02:02.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But what a lot of people miss out on
Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.19,0:02:04.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the fact that it does not happen
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.30,0:02:06.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,over night that you go from having
Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.59,0:02:08.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,very little gardening skills,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.59,0:02:11.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to all of a sudden this paradisical \Ngarden.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.32,0:02:13.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Everybody has to start somewhere.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:13.83,0:02:15.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For a lot of us who do not have
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.52,0:02:17.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,gardening in our background,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.21,0:02:18.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our parents did not garden,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.55,0:02:19.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where we are starting kind of
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.96,0:02:21.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from scratch as adults,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.36,0:02:24.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,starting small is one of my absolute
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.20,0:02:27.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,key places for beginner gardeners.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.40,0:02:28.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That could mean a small raised
Dialogue: 0,0:02:28.90,0:02:30.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,bed in your front yard.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.24,0:02:32.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It coud mean some plants
Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.27,0:02:34.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on your balcony or on your windowsill.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.58,0:02:37.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do not put yourself down for
Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.52,0:02:39.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,any amount of food that you grow.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.39,0:02:40.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Any amount of food you grow
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.73,0:02:42.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is a really positive step forward.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.07,0:02:45.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So start small and each season,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.21,0:02:47.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can add on more and more and more.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.02,0:02:50.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This will also build your confidence
Dialogue: 0,0:02:50.42,0:02:51.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one step at a time.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.78,0:02:53.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you start with way more
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.32,0:02:54.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than you can possibly handle,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.10,0:02:57.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,often it gets away from you,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.32,0:02:59.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you become overwhelmed,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.13,0:03:01.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then you just kind of lose it all.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.92,0:03:03.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, if that is the case for you
Dialogue: 0,0:03:03.76,0:03:05.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you do not think you can
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.31,0:03:06.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,go big right away,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.74,0:03:08.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,absolutely start small.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.40,0:03:10.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, if you have so much free time,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.62,0:03:11.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you really think
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.69,0:03:13.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is what you want to do,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.16,0:03:15.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am not discouraging you from \Ngoing big,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.42,0:03:17.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but definitely, one of my
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.43,0:03:19.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,number one tips is start small.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.26,0:03:21.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you feel like that is what is
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.64,0:03:22.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,needed for you at the time.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.18,0:03:25.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next up is keep it local.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.30,0:03:28.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Really try to seek out the local \Nresources.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.41,0:03:30.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The truth is that the gardening
Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.82,0:03:33.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,knowledge is almost everywhere.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.22,0:03:34.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is often that we pass it up.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.71,0:03:36.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We do not realize that anybody
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.18,0:03:37.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,gardens in our area
Dialogue: 0,0:03:37.11,0:03:38.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we are not looking for it.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.76,0:03:39.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We do not realize it.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.80,0:03:42.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But everywhere around the country
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.20,0:03:43.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and around the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.26,0:03:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there are local resources
Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.24,0:03:47.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that really know that area well.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.40,0:03:49.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Seek out local nurseries,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.18,0:03:51.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,local seed companies, local gardeners.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.73,0:03:53.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you are driving around your \Nneighborhood,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.12,0:03:55.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you see a garden
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.28,0:03:57.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in someone's front yard, knock on\Nthat door
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.68,0:04:00.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and say hello and talk to them.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.09,0:04:01.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A really great way to go local
Dialogue: 0,0:04:01.68,0:04:03.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is community gardens.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.28,0:04:04.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Join a community garden
Dialogue: 0,0:04:04.61,0:04:07.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that you can learn what plants
Dialogue: 0,0:04:07.06,0:04:09.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are growing well there, get support\Nfrom them.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.18,0:04:13.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another thing is local classes.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.17,0:04:15.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you can find classes that are in \Nyour area,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.37,0:04:17.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is a great way to get the knowledge
Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.98,0:04:19.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is based on your area.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.28,0:04:20.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then books, as well.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:20.77,0:04:22.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Check out your local library.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.46,0:04:24.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Often they will have books that are
Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.14,0:04:26.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,based on your region or your state.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.39,0:04:28.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, when I was in Florida,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.35,0:04:29.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I got Robert Bowden's book,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.85,0:04:32.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which was Florida Fruit and\NVegetable Gardening.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.18,0:04:34.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was geared exactly towards my
Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.21,0:04:36.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,area and leaves out so much of the
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.57,0:04:38.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,information that I did not need.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:39.18,0:04:41.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It focuses on the information that \Nyou need.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.67,0:04:43.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Keeping things as local as you \Npossibly can.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.77,0:04:46.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then that moves into the next one.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.54,0:04:48.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They are pretty much tied together.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.41,0:04:50.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is garden as a community.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.37,0:04:51.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Garden together.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.89,0:04:53.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is no reason to do this alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.93,0:04:55.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you are at home alone,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.60,0:04:57.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,doing this all by yourself,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.26,0:04:58.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and all you are doing is looking
Dialogue: 0,0:04:58.82,0:05:01.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the internet, facebook groups,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:01.45,0:05:04.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,things like that, watching Youtube videos.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:04.31,0:05:05.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sure those things are helpful,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.74,0:05:08.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it is easy to feel
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.84,0:05:10.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,really overwhelmed and unempowered
Dialogue: 0,0:05:10.96,0:05:12.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when it is all by yourself.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.48,0:05:14.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So get involved with others.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:14.86,0:05:17.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When I had my garden in my front yard,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.05,0:05:18.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would have people drive by
Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.97,0:05:20.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I would see them stop and look.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:21.07,0:05:23.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would encourage them to stop by.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.42,0:05:24.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One time I even had someone
Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.84,0:05:27.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,knock on my door and he very timidly said,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.64,0:05:29.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I know this is awkward,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.100,0:05:31.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I have been dreaming
Dialogue: 0,0:05:31.51,0:05:33.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of starting to grow food with my kids.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:33.83,0:05:36.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I just had to knock on the door and ask."
Dialogue: 0,0:05:36.42,0:05:38.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I walked him throughout my garden,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:38.10,0:05:39.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sent him home with a bunch of food.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:40.92,0:05:42.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gardeners love that.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.41,0:05:44.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gardeners love to share their time
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.05,0:05:45.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and their knowledge.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.32,0:05:47.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So get involved with local people.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.08,0:05:49.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Joining a community garden
Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.32,0:05:51.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is one of the simplest and easiest ways
Dialogue: 0,0:05:51.20,0:05:52.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do that if you can.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.28,0:05:53.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another thing you can do
Dialogue: 0,0:05:53.56,0:05:56.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is volunteer at local organic farms.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.95,0:05:58.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is a website called WOOFing,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:58.64,0:06:00.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.08,0:06:03.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is www.wwoof.net.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:03.96,0:06:06.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is a great way to just emerse
Dialogue: 0,0:06:06.21,0:06:07.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in local food growing.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:08.00,0:06:10.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can also travel and do it as well,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.34,0:06:12.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so there is no need to do it alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:12.67,0:06:14.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The resources are out there.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:14.02,0:06:15.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The knowledge is out there.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.30,0:06:16.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The community is out there.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:16.63,0:06:18.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gardeners welcome people in.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:18.36,0:06:19.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So do not do it alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.72,0:06:21.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do it with community.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:21.01,0:06:22.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now keeping on that theme of local,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:22.83,0:06:24.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but moving into actual plants,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.30,0:06:25.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,moving into the planting.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:26.02,0:06:27.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Where do you source your seeds
Dialogue: 0,0:06:27.92,0:06:29.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and your plants?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:29.37,0:06:32.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For me, it is all about local varieties.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.73,0:06:35.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So seeking out local seed companies
Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.13,0:06:38.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and local nurseries that have been growing
Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.11,0:06:39.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,these plants in your region
Dialogue: 0,0:06:39.84,0:06:42.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for years or even decades.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:42.63,0:06:44.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How that works is if a plant is
Dialogue: 0,0:06:44.68,0:06:47.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,designed for that area,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:47.46,0:06:48.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it already knows the insects
Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.83,0:06:50.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are going to attack it.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.23,0:06:52.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It already knows the weather patterns.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.16,0:06:53.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a plant that is designed
Dialogue: 0,0:06:53.68,0:06:55.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to grow in that area.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:55.41,0:06:57.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if you can buy your seeds
Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.17,0:06:58.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from local seed companies
Dialogue: 0,0:06:58.76,0:07:00.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that produce them in your area,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:00.53,0:07:01.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as well as nurseries,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:01.86,0:07:03.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this drastically increases your
Dialogue: 0,0:07:03.86,0:07:04.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,chance of success.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.12,0:07:07.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whereas going to the big box stores
Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.56,0:07:09.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and buying the plants that have\Nbeen shipped
Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.68,0:07:11.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from who knows how far away
Dialogue: 0,0:07:11.97,0:07:14.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from some sort of centralized \Ndistribution center.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.80,0:07:16.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those plants might not be
Dialogue: 0,0:07:16.61,0:07:17.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,designed for your area.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:17.93,0:07:20.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, where I did a lot of my
Dialogue: 0,0:07:20.19,0:07:23.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,gardening in Florida, big fat juicy \Ntomatoes,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:23.40,0:07:26.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like beefsteak tomatoes, do not do\Nwell there.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:26.82,0:07:28.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What does really well is the
Dialogue: 0,0:07:28.22,0:07:30.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,small everglades tomato.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.57,0:07:32.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With the everglades tomato,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.50,0:07:34.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a person with a black thumb...
Dialogue: 0,0:07:34.67,0:07:36.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Boom! Green thumb,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:36.06,0:07:38.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and tomatoes in incredible amounts.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:38.79,0:07:40.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if you are trying to grow those
Dialogue: 0,0:07:40.47,0:07:41.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,big ones that are not adapted
Dialogue: 0,0:07:41.93,0:07:43.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to that area, black thumb.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:44.08,0:07:47.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It dies, molds, gets tomato blight
Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.02,0:07:48.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you do not get anything
Dialogue: 0,0:07:48.83,0:07:51.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you walk away feeling like a failure.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:51.48,0:07:53.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So seeking out your local seed companies
Dialogue: 0,0:07:53.92,0:07:56.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and your local nurseries is a huge
Dialogue: 0,0:07:56.65,0:07:58.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,step in the right direction.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:58.28,0:08:00.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When a lot of people start planning \Ntheir garden,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:00.79,0:08:03.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they start planning what they want \Nto plant.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:03.41,0:08:04.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What they do is they think about
Dialogue: 0,0:08:04.99,0:08:06.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what their favorite foods are.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:06.69,0:08:08.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They even walk down the grocery
Dialogue: 0,0:08:08.35,0:08:10.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,store isles and think,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:10.77,0:08:13.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Ok, these are my favorite things to eat,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:13.04,0:08:15.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so this is what I am going to plant."
Dialogue: 0,0:08:15.31,0:08:17.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sure, that can be beneficial,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.61,0:08:19.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but here is the downside of that.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:20.02,0:08:22.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you are doing that, most of our
Dialogue: 0,0:08:22.37,0:08:25.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,grocery stores are based on globalization,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:25.52,0:08:28.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where food is shipped in from all \Ndifferent regions,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:28.08,0:08:30.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where it does really well in this area
Dialogue: 0,0:08:30.26,0:08:31.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not well in that area.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:32.18,0:08:34.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you do it that way, you will often
Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.93,0:08:36.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,end up planting things that just
Dialogue: 0,0:08:36.54,0:08:38.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are not going to do well in your area.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:38.66,0:08:40.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I think the best thing to do,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:40.57,0:08:42.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of going to the grocery store
Dialogue: 0,0:08:42.36,0:08:43.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and asking what you like to eat,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:43.92,0:08:45.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,talk to people in your community.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:45.76,0:08:48.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ask them, "What grows so rediculously
Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.55,0:08:51.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,well that you cannot even kill it?"
Dialogue: 0,0:08:52.08,0:08:53.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What grows so well that it
Dialogue: 0,0:08:53.37,0:08:54.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,becomes a problem because
Dialogue: 0,0:08:54.60,0:08:55.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is so much of it?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:55.85,0:08:57.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Plant those things.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:57.46,0:09:01.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, here in this garden
Dialogue: 0,0:09:01.06,0:09:04.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I am in, mint is taking over like \Ncrazy.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:04.90,0:09:07.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I just made a video about
Dialogue: 0,0:09:07.84,0:09:09.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,easy plants to start growing.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:10.01,0:09:11.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is one of them.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:11.12,0:09:13.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Plant what has the fewest pests.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:13.34,0:09:14.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What grows really easily.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:14.75,0:09:17.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then, once you have mastered
Dialogue: 0,0:09:17.52,0:09:19.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those easier plants, then you can
Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.78,0:09:22.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,start to get into the more difficult ones.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:22.35,0:09:23.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe you love blueberries,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:23.85,0:09:25.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they grow in acidic soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:25.37,0:09:27.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if you do not have acidic soil,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:27.09,0:09:28.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you do not want to start there.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:28.58,0:09:30.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But once you get more experience,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:30.82,0:09:32.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then you can work with changing
Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.76,0:09:34.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the pH of your soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:34.07,0:09:36.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is a little bit more advanced \Ngardening.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:36.24,0:09:37.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So again with the grocery store.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:37.83,0:09:39.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have become disconnected
Dialogue: 0,0:09:39.17,0:09:39.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the seasons.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:40.09,0:09:42.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Being able to get most things
Dialogue: 0,0:09:42.02,0:09:43.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at any time throughout the year,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:43.94,0:09:45.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but one of the absolute most
Dialogue: 0,0:09:45.72,0:09:48.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,important things is to plant the right
Dialogue: 0,0:09:48.07,0:09:49.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,things at the right time.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:49.87,0:09:53.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you try to plant tomatoes early on
Dialogue: 0,0:09:53.33,0:09:55.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the spring when it is still very cold,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:55.73,0:09:57.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the soil temperature is very low,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:57.75,0:09:59.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you are going to have a hard time.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:59.39,0:10:01.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because in colder climates,\Nthey like heat.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:01.42,0:10:02.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Same goes for basil.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:02.54,0:10:03.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is going to be later on.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:03.93,0:10:05.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Early things, for example,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:05.98,0:10:08.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,kale can be started earlier and actually,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:08.84,0:10:10.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in very hot places, it does not
Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.84,0:10:12.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do well in the peak heat,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:12.86,0:10:14.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because it likes the colder temperatures.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.10,0:10:16.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is really important to plant
Dialogue: 0,0:10:16.77,0:10:18.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the right things at the right time.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:19.15,0:10:20.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You do not have to figure out
Dialogue: 0,0:10:20.91,0:10:22.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,each individual plant.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:22.52,0:10:24.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What you have to do is simply
Dialogue: 0,0:10:24.05,0:10:25.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,find a planting schedule.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:25.83,0:10:28.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can check at local universities.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:28.65,0:10:30.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Often their extension program will
Dialogue: 0,0:10:30.42,0:10:32.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have a planting schedule.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:32.35,0:10:34.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some community gardens will have them.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:35.03,0:10:36.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can also just go online and
Dialogue: 0,0:10:36.87,0:10:39.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,search for, for example, if you live \Nin New York,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:39.76,0:10:42.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"New York planting schedule"
Dialogue: 0,0:10:42.68,0:10:44.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This will help you to plant the right
Dialogue: 0,0:10:44.48,0:10:45.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,things at the right time.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:46.23,0:10:48.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By doing that, ensure
Dialogue: 0,0:10:48.21,0:10:50.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the success of those plants.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:50.39,0:10:52.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As far as the details,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:52.06,0:10:54.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like how far apart do you plant
Dialogue: 0,0:10:54.21,0:10:55.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,each different thing,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:55.25,0:10:57.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like tomatoes or kale or arugula.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:57.86,0:10:59.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How deep do you plant the seeds?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:59.77,0:11:01.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And should you transplant,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:01.47,0:11:03.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as in starting from pots in a greenhouse
Dialogue: 0,0:11:03.95,0:11:05.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or in your house, or direct sow
Dialogue: 0,0:11:05.63,0:11:06.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the seeds in the ground.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:07.11,0:11:08.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For that, I recommend following
Dialogue: 0,0:11:08.94,0:11:10.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the instructions on the back of the
Dialogue: 0,0:11:10.63,0:11:12.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seed packs that you get.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:12.38,0:11:14.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And really importantly, getting a book
Dialogue: 0,0:11:14.69,0:11:17.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for your area, which I mentioned at\Nthe beginning.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:17.35,0:11:19.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A lot of these books that are based \Non your area,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:19.84,0:11:21.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they give you those details,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:21.23,0:11:22.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you do not have to seek it out
Dialogue: 0,0:11:22.88,0:11:24.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for each individual one.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:24.32,0:11:26.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So in this video, I am not going to
Dialogue: 0,0:11:26.04,0:11:27.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,go into those details because they
Dialogue: 0,0:11:27.89,0:11:29.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are based on each area.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.74,0:11:33.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead, get a local book for your region
Dialogue: 0,0:11:33.33,0:11:36.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and follow the instructions from the \Nseed companies
Dialogue: 0,0:11:36.35,0:11:37.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you buy those seeds.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:37.64,0:11:39.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are a lot of other details,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:39.86,0:11:44.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for example, sun and water and soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:44.32,0:11:46.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You could talk about that for hours
Dialogue: 0,0:11:46.07,0:11:47.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and hours and hours, but I want to give
Dialogue: 0,0:11:47.96,0:11:49.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just a few tips on that.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:49.13,0:11:52.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As far as sun goes, for beginner \Ngardeners,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:52.04,0:11:54.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I generally recommend full sun.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:54.33,0:11:56.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now if you are in a shaded area
Dialogue: 0,0:11:56.42,0:11:58.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like I am right now, that is really \Ndifficult.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:58.61,0:12:00.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are plants that can grow well \Nin shade,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:00.97,0:12:03.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but generally, most plants need a \Nlot of sun.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.94,0:12:06.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make sure that you are not under \Nthe shade of a tree,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:06.48,0:12:08.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or where your house casts
Dialogue: 0,0:12:08.66,0:12:10.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,shade for half of the day.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:10.42,0:12:12.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So before you plant your garden,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:12.37,0:12:14.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,keep an eye on that spot
Dialogue: 0,0:12:14.30,0:12:15.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and remember that the sun
Dialogue: 0,0:12:15.72,0:12:17.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,changes throughout the year.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:17.31,0:12:19.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So planting in full sun.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:19.08,0:12:21.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As far as water, one of the basic
Dialogue: 0,0:12:21.45,0:12:23.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ways to tell if you are watering enough
Dialogue: 0,0:12:23.57,0:12:26.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is when you grab a handful of that soil,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:26.20,0:12:28.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ideally, it should stay in a clump
Dialogue: 0,0:12:28.48,0:12:30.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that breaks a little bit.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:30.65,0:12:33.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is basically the consistency
Dialogue: 0,0:12:33.06,0:12:35.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of a wrung out sponge.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:35.73,0:12:37.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Watering in the morning
Dialogue: 0,0:12:37.64,0:12:39.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the best, before the heat.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:39.52,0:12:41.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If not the morning, then the evening.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:41.59,0:12:43.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not in the middle of the day.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:43.14,0:12:45.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another way to test if you have \Nenough water
Dialogue: 0,0:12:45.89,0:12:47.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is you stick your finger down into \Nthe soil,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:47.100,0:12:49.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if it is moist when you get your
Dialogue: 0,0:12:49.78,0:12:52.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,finger down to about your second \Nknuckle here,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:52.59,0:12:53.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then that is another sign
Dialogue: 0,0:12:53.80,0:12:55.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you have enough water.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:55.12,0:12:56.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If it is dry all the way down,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:56.62,0:12:58.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it needs to be watered.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:58.33,0:13:01.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So soil varies all over the place.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:01.75,0:13:02.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And how you are watering;
Dialogue: 0,0:13:02.96,0:13:04.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whether you are in the desert,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:04.39,0:13:07.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or in a very fertile area\Nlike southwest Wisconsin,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:07.12,0:13:09.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or in Florida, where it is mostly sand.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:09.54,0:13:10.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is going to vary a lot,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:10.81,0:13:12.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but those are a few tips with water.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:13.11,0:13:15.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Again, local resources are key,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:15.78,0:13:17.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they are going to know your soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:17.84,0:13:20.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then, another one is healthy soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:20.66,0:13:23.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A lot of people, they only focus on\Nthe plants.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:23.78,0:13:24.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When they see problems,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:24.93,0:13:26.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they think about the plants,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:26.27,0:13:27.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the truth is, one of the most
Dialogue: 0,0:13:27.86,0:13:30.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,important things is having healthy, \Nliving soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:31.07,0:13:33.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take care of your soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:33.74,0:13:35.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take very good care of your soil.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:35.35,0:13:38.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Your soil is your lifesource to have
Dialogue: 0,0:13:38.56,0:13:40.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that healthy and abundant food.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:40.85,0:13:42.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My next tip is to make it convenient.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:43.06,0:13:45.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, what I mean by that is putting
Dialogue: 0,0:13:45.14,0:13:46.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your garden in a location
Dialogue: 0,0:13:46.83,0:13:48.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you naturally go.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:48.95,0:13:51.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you put your garden in a ten
Dialogue: 0,0:13:51.24,0:13:53.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,minute walk on the other side of \Nyour property,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:53.50,0:13:54.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you cannot see it,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:54.82,0:13:56.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it easily becomes out of sight, \Nout of mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:56.96,0:13:58.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is easy to neglect.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:59.16,0:14:01.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, put it in an area where you
Dialogue: 0,0:14:01.16,0:14:02.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,naturally go every day.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:02.48,0:14:03.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe your front yard,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:03.66,0:14:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,right next to your front sidewalk,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:05.69,0:14:07.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where every day you have to walk
Dialogue: 0,0:14:07.24,0:14:08.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,past it to get to your car.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:08.60,0:14:10.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That way, every morning and night,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:10.23,0:14:12.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you are naturally drawn to it.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:12.32,0:14:13.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The same goes for water.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:13.51,0:14:14.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Making sure that you have your
Dialogue: 0,0:14:14.95,0:14:17.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,water source near your garden, ideally,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:17.76,0:14:19.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whether that is a long hose
Dialogue: 0,0:14:19.12,0:14:20.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or if you do not have a hose,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:20.78,0:14:22.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,right next to the spigget where you
Dialogue: 0,0:14:22.50,0:14:24.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have your buckets or your rain \Nwater harvesting.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:24.80,0:14:28.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Designing it so that it has a relative
Dialogue: 0,0:14:28.30,0:14:29.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,amount of convenience will make it
Dialogue: 0,0:14:29.92,0:14:31.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,easier to get out there.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:31.32,0:14:32.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do not put a whole bunch of
Dialogue: 0,0:14:32.69,0:14:33.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,obstacles in the way.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:34.06,0:14:35.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is really important when
Dialogue: 0,0:14:35.46,0:14:36.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you are getting started.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:36.64,0:14:37.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you are not used to it.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:37.93,0:14:39.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You do not have that habit
Dialogue: 0,0:14:39.18,0:14:40.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of getting into the garden.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:40.53,0:14:43.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You have a habit of just going to \Nthe grocery store.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:43.04,0:14:45.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is easy to neglect it if it is
Dialogue: 0,0:14:45.27,0:14:46.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,out of sight, out of mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:47.14,0:14:49.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Deisgn it to be relatively convenient.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:49.26,0:14:50.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you are just getting started,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:50.91,0:14:52.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you have an incredible amount
Dialogue: 0,0:14:52.53,0:14:53.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of information out there.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:53.75,0:14:55.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is really hard to choose which is
Dialogue: 0,0:14:55.48,0:14:56.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the right information.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:56.53,0:14:58.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is easy to be infiltrated
Dialogue: 0,0:14:58.41,0:15:01.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by chemical mindsets.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:01.41,0:15:03.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The idea that you need to spray things,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:03.91,0:15:06.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that every insect should die,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:06.09,0:15:08.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the soil needs these massive
Dialogue: 0,0:15:08.01,0:15:09.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,amount of fertilizers.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:09.35,0:15:11.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My tip is do not fall into
Dialogue: 0,0:15:11.58,0:15:12.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the chemical mindset.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:12.83,0:15:14.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In my year of growing and foraging
Dialogue: 0,0:15:14.46,0:15:16.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all of my food where I grew over
Dialogue: 0,0:15:16.23,0:15:18.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,100 different foods, I never used
Dialogue: 0,0:15:18.36,0:15:21.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a single pesticide, not even organic ones.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:21.66,0:15:23.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These pesticides have only existed
Dialogue: 0,0:15:23.99,0:15:27.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for a tiny, tiny fraction of all the times
Dialogue: 0,0:15:27.17,0:15:29.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that humans have lived off of
Dialogue: 0,0:15:29.30,0:15:30.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the food that they have grown.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:30.74,0:15:33.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can grow without all of that.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:33.44,0:15:35.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Without needing to have all this
Dialogue: 0,0:15:35.30,0:15:37.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,money and these outside resources.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:37.58,0:15:39.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And be able to grow in an organic
Dialogue: 0,0:15:39.68,0:15:41.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in a sustainable manner.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:41.78,0:15:44.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next I want to talk a little bit about \Nmindset.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:44.53,0:15:47.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Focussing on a mindset of abundance,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:47.64,0:15:49.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rather than scarcity.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:49.47,0:15:52.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because when you think in scarcity,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:52.35,0:15:55.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it often creates scarcity around you.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:55.23,0:15:57.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when you design in abundance
Dialogue: 0,0:15:57.69,0:15:59.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you think in abundance,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:59.01,0:16:01.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it can actually help create that \Nabundance.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:01.97,0:16:04.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A really important part of that is
Dialogue: 0,0:16:04.09,0:16:06.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,remembering that in order to have
Dialogue: 0,0:16:06.39,0:16:09.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an abundance, you have to have death.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:09.51,0:16:12.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Death is a part of the gardening \Nexperience.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:12.67,0:16:15.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So do not be afraid to kill plants.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:15.19,0:16:17.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In fact, when you kill plants,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:17.09,0:16:20.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,think of that as part of your lessons,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:20.02,0:16:22.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,part of your learning to becoming
Dialogue: 0,0:16:22.33,0:16:23.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a successful gardener.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:23.57,0:16:25.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In that way, it is not a failure,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.22,0:16:27.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is a part of the success.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:27.72,0:16:30.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even more imporantly, remember, \Nplants die.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:30.85,0:16:31.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is not like...
Dialogue: 0,0:16:31.84,0:16:34.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Especially annual plants like carrots,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:34.74,0:16:37.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and kale, and collards, and broccoli.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:37.84,0:16:40.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All of these only live for a period of \Ntime.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:40.58,0:16:41.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They have to be harvested
Dialogue: 0,0:16:41.100,0:16:43.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then they die.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:43.63,0:16:45.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do not think of death as a failure.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:46.02,0:16:48.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Think about it as a part of the
Dialogue: 0,0:16:48.23,0:16:49.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,cycle of the gardening.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:49.89,0:16:51.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another thing that I mentioned just now,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:51.81,0:16:52.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mentioned annuals.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:52.95,0:16:54.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Annuals are plants that basically
Dialogue: 0,0:16:54.87,0:16:56.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you plant every single year.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:56.59,0:16:58.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You harvest and you have to
Dialogue: 0,0:16:58.34,0:16:59.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,replant every year.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:59.52,0:17:01.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Perennials are plants that you plant once
Dialogue: 0,0:17:01.55,0:17:03.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they come back for a very long time.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:03.86,0:17:06.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:06.62,0:17:09.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,strawberries, fruit trees like apples,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:09.88,0:17:11.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,pears, and plums, nut trees,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:11.84,0:17:14.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jeruselum artichoke, rhubarb, all of
Dialogue: 0,0:17:14.84,0:17:16.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,these foods that come back year
Dialogue: 0,0:17:16.47,0:17:18.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after year are perennials.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:18.33,0:17:21.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I recommend working with perennials
Dialogue: 0,0:17:21.11,0:17:23.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as much as you can because they
Dialogue: 0,0:17:23.22,0:17:24.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,generally take less work.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:25.08,0:17:26.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They have a lot fewer pests.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:26.69,0:17:27.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They take less nutrients.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:28.21,0:17:30.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They keep on coming back
Dialogue: 0,0:17:30.09,0:17:31.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,year after year after year.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:31.90,0:17:34.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many perennials thrive on neglect.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:35.09,0:17:37.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Focussing on perennials is definitely
Dialogue: 0,0:17:37.27,0:17:39.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a big tip that I would move towards.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:39.68,0:17:42.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is often great to start with annuals.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:42.16,0:17:43.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example radishes.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:43.72,0:17:45.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They produce in 30 days.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:45.37,0:17:46.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is one of those easy plants
Dialogue: 0,0:17:46.90,0:17:48.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I mentioned, that can give you
Dialogue: 0,0:17:48.59,0:17:49.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that boost of success,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:49.73,0:17:52.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that confidence to move forward.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:52.59,0:17:54.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But as you get better and better,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:54.63,0:17:57.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I recommend moving more away
Dialogue: 0,0:17:57.04,0:17:58.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from those annuals and moving more
Dialogue: 0,0:17:58.75,0:18:00.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,toward the perennial system.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:00.46,0:18:01.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So there you have it.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:01.48,0:18:03.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those are some of my most important
Dialogue: 0,0:18:03.27,0:18:05.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,tips for beginner gardeners.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:05.16,0:18:07.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are a lot of other ones out there.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:07.17,0:18:08.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you just start with those ones
Dialogue: 0,0:18:08.77,0:18:10.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Remember to start small,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:10.15,0:18:12.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,start simply, maybe start with just
Dialogue: 0,0:18:12.54,0:18:14.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,5 easy plants that you are excited about.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:15.14,0:18:17.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you do 5 the next year,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:17.12,0:18:18.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you do 5 the next year,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:18.85,0:18:21.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,within a few years time, you can be
Dialogue: 0,0:18:21.80,0:18:23.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,growing dozens of different species.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:23.87,0:18:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make some goals.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:24.99,0:18:26.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make some of those smaller goals.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:26.57,0:18:28.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Make some of those bigger goals.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:28.12,0:18:30.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Use those smaller goals to chip away
Dialogue: 0,0:18:30.22,0:18:32.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at that ultimate success
Dialogue: 0,0:18:32.40,0:18:34.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of your giant front yard just
Dialogue: 0,0:18:34.89,0:18:37.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dripping and oozing with food
Dialogue: 0,0:18:37.20,0:18:38.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,absolutely everywhere.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:38.70,0:18:41.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I hope that you gained a lot from \Nthis video.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:41.50,0:18:43.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you did make sure that you subscribe.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:43.73,0:18:45.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you have friends who are \Nbeginner gardeners
Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.97,0:18:48.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that consider themselves to have a \Nblack thumb,
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Dialogue: 0,0:18:55.79,0:18:57.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,comment in the comments below.
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Dialogue: 0,0:18:59.66,0:19:01.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love you all very much.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:01.24,0:19:03.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I will see you again in the garden \Nreal soon.