John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to The Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, FL to share with you how they grow food at the facility. In this behind-the-scenes episode you will discover how they grow year round in South Florida by using a variety of growing methods, such as sprouting seeds in water, growing sprouts in soil, container gardening, raised bed gardening and row crops. After watching this episode you will learn more about how Hippocrates is meeting part of the demand for fresh, local and organic food at their institute.
Grow a lot of Food in Small Spaces with Container Gardening
If you have access to a patio, balcony or deck these small spaces are great for container gardening.
Although I have a larger garden I like having crops we use more often close at hand.
Before you get going make sure your deck gets direct sunlight for at least part of the day. Typically the best is a deck that face South, West or East should get enough sunlight.
I started gardening in containers when I first moved to Alberta. It was a great option for me as I was renting and moved from time to time. You don
Hard, loud voice…kind of hard to listen to. A suggestion? slow down, soften up, no need to shout….gentle, and breathe. Thank you!?
Charging $18.000.00 dollars is a rip off. He preys off Canadian people because we have less help for cancer patients then in the USA. I went up and ask him a questions after his talk and he wasn't very friendly. He was very rude! When he is traveling on the road he rarely eats any RAW FOODS, mostly cook.?
Somehow I knew he'd completely ignore the signs that said "Don't Touch ANYTHING!" lol?
Up until recently, I loved Brian Clement and what he was about, till I read this article sent to me by my brother:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/doctor-treating-first-nations-girls-says-cancer-patients-can-heal-themselves-1.2832760?
Ever asked yourself who's operating the camera?
the old greek dude
Can u make your videos faster
Wtf you can eat marigold flowers?? O.o
i used to juice buckwheat and i couldn't go out in the sun without my skin going red and burning. was quite traumatic. lol
Greek dude! Thehehehe! XD
John I think those containers are half empty (6:15)`
Thank you for the info. Take care!
Newspapers these days use soy based inks. While not exactly healthy, they
are not poisonous, and they break down quickly when used in planting.
i would imagine itd be as simple as 'stepping' certain areas, aka digging into the slope to create tiers of flatland as they do in asiatic countries
hi John, I wonder why u use newspaper to cover the holes on your tray. Wouldn't the poison from the ink be sucked up into the roots when watering? love this video. can't wait to watch the upcoming videos.
John & green friends: did you know that there will be a Plant-based Nutrition Healthcare Conference here in Naples, FL from October 26th to 30th at the Naples Beach Hotel. You do not have to be a healthcare professional to attend. This is the innaugural conference due to the widespread interest in reversing health problems by eating whole plant foods. Just wanted to let you all know. Great video here, again, John!
I was intrigued, but after trying 17 times to get the video to play, I've moved on…sadly.
John, I've learnt so much from Growing Your Greens since I discovered the videos. Thank you!
You should do a video on how to grow on slope gardens. I have just under half an acre of land and it's all slope… I want to convert the land to grow veggies and fruits. Any advice to grow on a slope?
Doing all these for us for free, Thank you so much! May you live long and continue to be blessed. We need more people like you on the planet.
Hi new subscriber here, I love this video, I have started my own organic garden a week ago and I am very excited with the project. Please visit my channel (and subscribe, if you like) Thanks?
Where did you purchase your grow bags? The local big box store doesn't sell them as large as yours. The SIP's (self irrigating planters) you have are an interesting concept as well. Thanks for sharing! ?
I love your channel especially your control testing. I have been contemplating the reusable shopping bag method and air pruning but really not convinced about polymers? leaching into the plants since they decompose fairly rapidly. Have you done testing for that? ?
Why aren't you growing potatoes in grow bags as this is the way forward.
Great ideas for container gardening. I like hearing about renters that create "growing solutions", rather than excuses. Container gardening is an ideal option for renters. I'm looking forward to the chlorine episode.?
What type of tomato did you plant when you were talking about planting them in the back? It looked like a tight space.?
Hi Steve, great tip about the mint. It is true that if left to its own devices mint will definitely take over the garden in no time. However if you can keep it under control mini is good companion plant to cabbage and tomatoes, improving both the taste and health of these plants. Mint also deters aphid, the white cabbage fly and the black tea beetle and in large quantities rats and mice. (but not rabbits – my long eared snuggly friends love to eat as much mint as they can sink their little teeth into.)
Happy Gardening,
Scarlett?
thumbs up :)?
0:18 only in the northern hemisphere!?
Really nice Stephen! I put my fig tree in my unheated garage in winter and it does great…unless somebody forgets to close the garage door at -30 :D?
The wicking bed is a great idea, you break everything down in a really nice informative way.?
Oh nice subject for next time 🙂 I was wondering about it myself, does chlorine kills beneficent bacteria, and if so is there a percentage it's safe to use… and how long do I need to leave the water outside to let it evaporate.?
Nice video Stephan, I saw your fig trees and wondered if you
Good video. I used fabric shopping bags for my capsicums and the results were amazing.
I strongly recommend using some sort of self watering mechanism for the containers as they definitely dry out FAST. I found larry halls self watering rain gutter system performed exceptionally well.
Keep us updated on your chlorine research?
Nice looking potted garden Stephen.. Do you treat rosemary as an annual there or is it one that over winters OK ??
i really need to make a few wicking containers for tomatoes. they are very hard to keep watered some times during the hot seasons which extends here from late may to late august.?