Tour 94-Year-Old Neighboor’s Garden | Wisdom from a Lifetime of Experience

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @DiFish-z6n
    @DiFish-z6n 9 днів тому +12

    My great uncle grew his own food and he lived to be 107!
    He died peacefully in his own bed!
    When he was 80 years old he got sick, went to hospital by ambulance. He said “when I get back home I’m throwing all my medicine away, it’s Killing me!!!”
    He was truly ahead of his time ❤

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast9010 4 місяці тому +176

    When i was about 14 i met a man at a summer camp who was very old and he had worked at the logging camps around my area and told me all kinds of stories about those times. It was then i discovered that old people were a wealth of knowledge.

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому +9

      Love it! Thanks for sharing!

    • @DGibsonxio
      @DGibsonxio 3 місяці тому +3

      My husband said when he was younger all his buddies were old men. He learned from them. Now he's miss sixties and very few old men are left. I told him now he's the old man.

    • @user-ml8dm9fz6l
      @user-ml8dm9fz6l 2 місяці тому +1

      so.. before what did you think about old people?

    • @raincoast9010
      @raincoast9010 2 місяці тому

      @@user-ml8dm9fz6l Just didn't give them much thought.

    • @NoDigVegPatches
      @NoDigVegPatches 8 днів тому

      @@DGibsonxioHey I’m 66 and I’m not old yet 🤣

  • @davidstick9207
    @davidstick9207 3 місяці тому +87

    If old people stay active...their brains remain sharp. Respect.

  • @flyoverurbangarden4315
    @flyoverurbangarden4315 3 місяці тому +53

    My great aunts lived in a tiny town in Kansas, there were a lot of gentlemen with huge gardens. One day we walked down the sidewalk for about three blocks and came to a house with large flower gardens surrounding the house. Most of the flowers were taller than my brother and he looked up to see creature flying above him. He said "what are those" and an old man laughed and said "hummingbirds". There were dozens of hummingbirds everywhere we looked. He told my brother that the hummingbirds chase each other because they are territorial about their food source so he grew flowers all around the house. The gardens came out about 15 to 20 feet from the house. It was a magical experience. In the back he had a vegetable garden as well. Corner houses can be a wonderful way for a gardener to share their gardens with spectators.

  • @iztherelife1340
    @iztherelife1340 5 днів тому +2

    These kids should all be getting their heads out of the phone and pay attention to what matters.
    This is the most valuable wealth of information in the world

  • @bigwatt5520
    @bigwatt5520 3 місяці тому +70

    I think it's nice for you to honor him in this way. I believe he enjoys knowing someone cares about the things that bring him joy. May you continue in share your joy for learning with us all😊

  • @voodookitchenmama
    @voodookitchenmama 3 місяці тому +69

    What a sweet man, with so much knowledge. I know he enjoyed showing everyone his beautiful garden. Prayers for him, I wish him many more years tending his garden.

  • @patricialandry5071
    @patricialandry5071 3 місяці тому +48

    This gentleman reminds me of my dad who passed, my dad was born in 1925, and he was an expert gardener too. I learned everything I know from him. This brought me back. Love this

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому +2

      That is so meaningful to hear. Thanks for your comment. ❤️

  • @ChristopherPisz
    @ChristopherPisz День тому +1

    So, nice to see some benevolence in this world that often seems to have none. What a nice old man and nice of you to recognize him like this.

  • @AddieNobody
    @AddieNobody 3 місяці тому +36

    Wow, 94 year old man makes me at 58 look like a fool. Keep on keeping on.

    • @geedee2420
      @geedee2420 3 місяці тому +2

      Same 😂

    • @SleepyEyeglassFrames-rt9qy
      @SleepyEyeglassFrames-rt9qy 3 місяці тому +8

      Age 61 here ❤. Keep moving! Jack lalaine said “we don’t grow old from aging, but from lack of moving.” Happiness grows in the garden daily. In the winter I’m always in my catalogs planning for the next season.

    • @WaningGibbous
      @WaningGibbous 2 місяці тому +2

      Always learning! Us old folk have been doing things a looong time :D Love to all ❤

  • @undertheumbels
    @undertheumbels 3 місяці тому +43

    What a phenomenal garden. I hope Im still gardening at that age.

  • @RazzeBeats-jb9nu
    @RazzeBeats-jb9nu 3 місяці тому +21

    a lot of legends names are unknown, this is one here

  • @user-hz7kv6js6l
    @user-hz7kv6js6l 3 місяці тому +29

    What an inspiration to continue doing what you love. This man is an example of reaping the fruits of your labor. God bless him. Life began in the garden. 😊

  • @Liberty_Ranch
    @Liberty_Ranch 3 місяці тому +22

    He's so cute! The wisdom that comes from older generations is priceless. It is evident he is proud of his garden, it's amazing!

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому +1

      Love touring his garden, always beautiful and we learn something each time.

  • @TABULOUS1
    @TABULOUS1 3 місяці тому +21

    Your respect for (& patience with) Elders & the wisdom they carry, and your capacity to receive TRUTH & KNOWLEDGE with compassion, will sustain you for longevity.

  • @couerleroi1
    @couerleroi1 3 місяці тому +25

    Thanks for respecting people who have learned things through experiences

  • @loriwebster8574
    @loriwebster8574 Місяць тому +9

    Beautiful!! He is amazing!! Please tell him that we all thank him for his wisdom!! 😄

  • @rosemarybushea3447
    @rosemarybushea3447 Місяць тому +4

    Great content. Older folks have so much to offer to those willing to listen.

  • @growingmyown
    @growingmyown 3 місяці тому +16

    What a beautiful soul, still going strong at his age.. my God keep you going..new friend here from Growing My Own.

  • @1Lightdancer
    @1Lightdancer 3 місяці тому +9

    Bravo! My dad always has a garden, and was one of the first in Central Oregon to use walls-of-water so he could grow tomatoes (in the 70s/80s)
    Bud sells produce and beautiful plants at our Farmers Market, and is 92! So inspiring

  • @iztherelife1340
    @iztherelife1340 5 днів тому

    These kids should all be getting their heads out of the phone and pay attention to what matters.
    This is the most valuable wealth of information in the world Get you some while you can

  • @charlesvries6101
    @charlesvries6101 3 місяці тому +14

    Good morning Dad and thanks for all your work in the garden,i like it and it's a great experience to see it.God bless you. From Charlie in Namibia in Africa.

  • @gwenyoungamazeme9378
    @gwenyoungamazeme9378 6 днів тому +2

    I love hearing from our elders ❤️

  • @nettynoohawk200
    @nettynoohawk200 3 місяці тому +13

    Wahoo! I want to be as active as this fine chap when I’m in my 90’s. Fantastic knowledge.

  • @tbarc1
    @tbarc1 3 місяці тому +10

    What an honor to know this gentleman! Wonderful video! A lifetime of not only gardening information but life in general...you are very lucky to have him in your life.

  • @kit2130
    @kit2130 3 місяці тому +10

    He’s amazing. I’d spend more time with him & help in the garden

  • @paulanelson2183
    @paulanelson2183 2 місяці тому +9

    What a great gentleman. He is very much aware despite being 94. Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. ❤

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  2 місяці тому +2

      You are welcome! He is a great guy!

    • @stephaniejackson8555
      @stephaniejackson8555 2 місяці тому +1

      A treasured neighbor, I wish I had more gardeners around my home. The wealth of knowledge needs to be shared by all.

  • @jeffbee6090
    @jeffbee6090 3 місяці тому +11

    It's so cool he's still working through the tough things in life to keep gardening!

  • @HadassahHaman
    @HadassahHaman 4 місяці тому +14

    What an interesting tour. Our elderly are true gems. Thank you! ❤

  • @joysavikas4936
    @joysavikas4936 3 місяці тому +5

    What a sweet man. Older people are so knowledgeable

  • @BucketheadBaptist
    @BucketheadBaptist 3 місяці тому +5

    Great job interviewing a great ol gardening soul.
    My dad would have been 93 this week… and I’m sure he would have loved being interviewed by a pretty girl too! Ha!

  • @JCC_1975
    @JCC_1975 3 місяці тому +4

    His garden his absolutely beautiful 💜
    I just wanna say how much I appreciated seeing you be so patient and attentive to him. He looks to be an absolute sweetheart 💜

  • @contextkey9913
    @contextkey9913 4 місяці тому +10

    I really appreciate you being humble enough to admit your struggles. We all struggle, especially this year, and it will be nice learning how you overcome the struggles. Keep with it!

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you! This year taught us, the all do I guess, but this was a crash course for us! 😂

  • @gpswatching
    @gpswatching 3 місяці тому +10

    He is a gifted gardener!

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast9010 4 місяці тому +9

    I like the tire mini greenhouse idea!

  • @Gardenofglory-l6v
    @Gardenofglory-l6v 3 місяці тому +6

    Those flowers are so so beautiful really pretty love them oh my gosh, his garden is really healthy 👍

  • @mikefences2476
    @mikefences2476 Місяць тому +2

    Appreciated the video. The nice gentleman reminds me of my own dad, who loved the garden so much and passed away at 94 years old. I wish this sweet dad have many many years more to take care of his gardens.

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  Місяць тому

      Sorry about losing your dad. We hope Bud’s garden continues for years to come!

  • @jennifergribbins4560
    @jennifergribbins4560 3 місяці тому +6

    I would love to live next to someone like him. My grandma and grandpa used to have a garden but I don’t get to see them very much

  • @nim3186
    @nim3186 23 дні тому +1

    I love the respect and care you both have for him❤

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything5580 3 місяці тому +8

    As I get older and have to wait on new fruit trees to produce, knowing there will be a huge bounty on certain ones next year, I wonder if I`ll make it one more year to get to enjoy it. But if I don`t make it I know the birds and wildlife will have something to eat if nobody harvests any of it. I`ve been planting a few trees in a grassy field nearby to make sure the birds get something.

  • @ufuktosun8494
    @ufuktosun8494 Місяць тому +1

    I wish you well. I really admire you. Very clever to keep record. Flovers are really beautiful.

  • @Teena-yi9xw
    @Teena-yi9xw 3 місяці тому +8

    Thoroughly enjoyed this tour! A wealth of information and endurance!

  • @julieleavings7931
    @julieleavings7931 3 місяці тому +3

    I loved watching this !
    It reminded me of our old neighbor Mr Thomas who was an avid gardener.
    Great memories.

  • @suzanpoland8403
    @suzanpoland8403 3 місяці тому +3

    He’s a doll! ❤

  • @kima62
    @kima62 3 місяці тому +7

    Love this- he is very generous sharing his knowledge and struggles ❤❤

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому

      Yes he is! We’ve learned a lot from him and he was generous with anything he grew also. Very kind man.

  • @agaba5500
    @agaba5500 Місяць тому

    that purple bush at the end was amazing

  • @Seasoncromwell
    @Seasoncromwell 3 місяці тому +4

    In Montana!? Amazing. My family homesteaded the breaks (in MT) in the early 1900's.

  • @cherylanon5791
    @cherylanon5791 Місяць тому +1

    love this, I've been gardening for almost 50 years and hope to make it as long as this older gentleman! I truly learned so much from the older men & women whose gardens I would see while out walking or bike riding, always stopped to talk with them, and generally they never minded. I think gardeners know they need to pass along their tips. I now help several of my neighbors but most of them are stuck on the idea they need $500 metal raised beds and fancy bags of this n that. I just garden in the ground, and have been burying my kitchen scraps forever.... build the soil with your scraps, and it will keep you fed.

  • @delanietrusty8051
    @delanietrusty8051 Місяць тому +1

    What a wonderful video! We were inspired by our Uncle Gordon who was in his 90's and always grew for market - his strawberries were amazing! This brought back so many memories. Thanks for giving this man a platform to show his wonderful gardening techniques. We bought our farm in 2012 at the age of 54. We do market gardening and it is our retirement dream to continue well into old age. Thanks again!

  • @Christy-cd8vu
    @Christy-cd8vu 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you so much for making this video for us. This gentle man is an inspiration to me for a long future of growing. 💗💗

  • @jeremyinthewild
    @jeremyinthewild 3 місяці тому +3

    Wow, amazing setup and congrats on 94!

  • @deb1120
    @deb1120 Місяць тому +1

    This was a lovely interview! I hope he has many more years to tend his garden. 🥰

  • @mwil5101
    @mwil5101 2 дні тому

    Thank you for sharing your neighbor’s garden! Wonderful video. I just found your channel and I like it. I’m in W. Tn and it’s neat to see the differences,best of luck to you.

  • @robertvanderhoof6082
    @robertvanderhoof6082 3 місяці тому +2

    I love this. We need more people of old time to show us the way

  • @thisplaceisazoo
    @thisplaceisazoo 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow, what a great looking garden, especially for Montana. I moved to Montana a few years ago and have really struggled to get a good garden going here. Grasshoppers, sandy soil, bitter cold winters and hot, hot summers are all new to me. I am having to relearn gardening in this new climate. Wish this guy was my neighbor to help me along.

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  2 місяці тому +1

      I agree many changes and some areas seem so much harder or more tricky to establish a garden in than others in the state in my opinion. Thanks for checking out the video.

  • @Petethegardencat
    @Petethegardencat 3 місяці тому +3

    What an inspirational video!Thanks for sharing the garden with us. ❤🙏

  • @AAHomeGardening
    @AAHomeGardening 3 місяці тому +2

    His garden is beautiful

  • @barbarakennedy4061
    @barbarakennedy4061 3 місяці тому +4

    I marvel at these 90 plus peoples minds!! My Mother in law... 93, is just as SHARP!! My brain/memory is shot at 72...

  • @samcarlos1276
    @samcarlos1276 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this video , knowledge from our elders is far more helpful and truthful than all the government advise or health advise that health care people talk on . Of course there are honest people that work in these fields, however they rarely get adequate coverage. This gentleman is hugely awsome and knowledgeable. Hope you make content on your own farms progress too. ❤

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому +1

      Agree, he has given us a lot of food knowledge throughout the years!

  • @ronedu2867
    @ronedu2867 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! I began gardening to keep me connected to my grandparents who have all passed on. This reminds me of them.

  • @guaranteedV
    @guaranteedV 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely love your idea of tapping our elder or more experienced gardeners. It shows so much wisdom for expanding our collective knowledge about gardening and possible approaches for dealing with obstacles as we grow older. Subscriber for life!

  • @gypsiemomm
    @gypsiemomm 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow!!! He does way more than I could ever do!

  • @8thcelisabeth
    @8thcelisabeth 3 місяці тому +1

    I love to hear the stories of our elders, thank you so much for honoring us with his experience. I hear you about this gardening year being off. First year I've had this much of a struggle. My garden was damaged by a flood and the herbicide it left. Worst garden year I have ever had. Already being hopeful for next year.

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому

      Oh no! Always planning for the next season here too!! Better luck next year!!

  • @knotqueen2419
    @knotqueen2419 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for posting this video.

  • @Jasmine-t2p9s
    @Jasmine-t2p9s 2 місяці тому +1

    Keep gardening makes him stay young and healthy and hope him keep growing.

  • @terryp.8463
    @terryp.8463 3 місяці тому +2

    Truly an amazing gentleman. Thanks for sharing!

  • @juliusq75
    @juliusq75 Місяць тому +1

    More content with this wonderful elder! So much to learn from him.

  • @awaitinghisreturn3.16
    @awaitinghisreturn3.16 3 місяці тому +1

    What a treasure that gentleman is. Your video was such a blessing to watch ❤

  • @NBarSMicrogreens
    @NBarSMicrogreens 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this video of a gem of s gent in our community!

  • @mariavasquez9504
    @mariavasquez9504 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful garden thanks for this beauriful video im growing also and people lime this gentlemen inspire me its a love that only people like us understand that grow ❤❤❤

  • @the_green_anna
    @the_green_anna 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome gentleman! Thank him for sharing! 💚

  • @shellymiller8597
    @shellymiller8597 Місяць тому

    What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

  • @carolrose4784
    @carolrose4784 3 місяці тому +3

    What a great interview! Thank you!

  • @jeffcoe57
    @jeffcoe57 3 місяці тому +3

    Great interview with a thoughtful gentleman.

  • @drhappyplants
    @drhappyplants 3 місяці тому +1

    I hope to be as skilled and able as this lovely gentleman someday. Great video!

  • @blessedone9129
    @blessedone9129 Місяць тому

    Good for him! Please tell him a big thank you!

  • @hurdlingforthehomestead9506
    @hurdlingforthehomestead9506 3 місяці тому +1

    What a gem he is. Thank you!

  • @AndrewsVeggiePatch
    @AndrewsVeggiePatch 3 місяці тому +1

    I am 7 and have a garden channel. He knows alot.

    • @MontanaMidValleyFarm
      @MontanaMidValleyFarm  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi Andrew, thanks for checking it out. Keep on growing and learning! Good for you for learning about how to feed yourself! I bet you already know more than many about how food grows. Keep it up!

  • @jannawgarden
    @jannawgarden 2 місяці тому +1

    Bud is a treasure!

  • @CARODSLINK
    @CARODSLINK 3 місяці тому +2

    Outstanding Ms. Wisdom. Ty so much.

  • @conqueringlion420
    @conqueringlion420 Місяць тому

    I would love to explore that garden

  • @southofthesticks
    @southofthesticks 3 місяці тому +1

    He's GREAT !!! ❤

  • @jennan3407
    @jennan3407 3 місяці тому +3

    Loved this video! Fingers crossed you do another one with him next year!

  • @SouthsideBackyardGardening
    @SouthsideBackyardGardening Місяць тому

    Nice garden. Well done

  • @bethsands7665
    @bethsands7665 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome and sweet prolific garden video , thanks.

  • @denesestanley7011
    @denesestanley7011 3 місяці тому +4

    Love this ❤. Thank you.

  • @mikecorcoran6834
    @mikecorcoran6834 2 місяці тому +2

    As westerner's we make fun of old people and don't think to ask questions. Imagine how much lost knowledge from generations going back 6 or more that have been lost with gardening. WW2 victory gardens were huge. I remember my grandmother gardening who helped wounded soldiers during that time. My grandfather was a Dr. They were well to do, yet my grandmother loved growing a lot of what they eat yet her garden was small and most of her food grew vertically.

  • @MomPuff-b9w
    @MomPuff-b9w 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video!! I’m sure your ex neighbor was very proud you asked him!! 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻

  • @G.W.H.
    @G.W.H. 3 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for sharing!!!!

  • @uncle-arubby
    @uncle-arubby Місяць тому +1

    Good job following.

  • @rosiesgrandma
    @rosiesgrandma 3 місяці тому

    I always take the time to listen to a seasoned Gardener. With their knowledge I have gained experience knowledge beyond my years versus actual time in the garden. I live in Portland Oregon and I ran into the daughter of the gentleman famous for the Armstrong Rose's that were developed.. Portland is famous for the rose gardens. All because one day I went shopping for plants for the home that I had purchased this was many moons ago almost 40 years ago. There is the tried-and-true methods then there is the philosophical methods. I'm going to garden centers always take an extra minute and plan for chatting it up with other gardeners.

  • @danallshaw1131
    @danallshaw1131 3 місяці тому +1

    Good too see other Montanian's:))

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead 3 місяці тому +1

    I just love this!

  • @cindygilbert8508
    @cindygilbert8508 3 місяці тому +1

    One lonely canna lol. Here in Texas they just spread and spread and come back every year getting taller.

  • @AmbersDaintyBush
    @AmbersDaintyBush 3 місяці тому +5

    Is there a way we could donate to get this fine gentleman a few tall raised beds? Although crawling is probably good exercise 😄

    • @DIYHOUSEANDFARM
      @DIYHOUSEANDFARM 3 місяці тому +3

      What if the crawling is what’s keeping him alive, flexible and active.

  • @FloridaHappyHarvestGarden
    @FloridaHappyHarvestGarden 2 місяці тому +1

    Gardening itch love it

  • @juliemiedtke6335
    @juliemiedtke6335 3 місяці тому +2

    🥰. These are all very good you guys!!

  • @sunshinepadawan
    @sunshinepadawan 2 місяці тому +1

    Outstanding ❤

  • @bennettahennings3563
    @bennettahennings3563 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful garden! Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @hollygirly490
    @hollygirly490 2 місяці тому +1

    What weeds? His garden is immaculate! He is such an inspiration