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I used to plant trees digging 1m/1m/1m holes and filling them with all kinds of layers of organic material mixed with my native soil. But I found that because of the depth of the hole you just cannot compact it well enough. It is also called the swell factor (think about all that clay that you removed and still filled your hole to the top).The soil was always settling down during the next several months and the tree was sinking below the soil level. The trees were not happy at all because the roots were constantly being disturbed by the soil movement. And also because the area around the tree was now lower it would get too wet and stay soggy for too long and 2 of my avocado trees just rotted.. What I found worked best for me was to prepare the planting spot in advance. Fill it in with organic matter mixed with soil and just let it sit for several months to settle down and for the soil biology to establish as well. If you are short on time and must plant right away I suggest that you raised your tree about 10 cm above the ground level to compensate for the sinking effect during the next months.
Hmm that makes sense. Thanks for the info. I need to plant a bush, not a tree, but it would be wise to still prepare the soil in advance as well. I'll think about that ^^ Thanks again, cheers!
very very crucial point that no one worns. pool watering could be fatal for most trees. in some soils and climates it is a certain death. keep spreading that info bro. thanks.
This is the best advice, we came to the same through lots of experimentation and trial / error. Generally our local ag office advises to plant trees on a hump and not to substitute native soil because of too much water during summer months, another point to consider... when there are tons of organic matter directly under the tree, it creates very loose soil environment, and if a tree grows fast and is top heavy it can tip over, the stone at the base won't help. We have this situation with papayas especially, after flooding many papayas fall down, but also with true trees that didn't have time to establish deep root system and grew too fast too big, for example moringas and sesbanias. Also, avocados generally are prone to root rot, so planting on a foot high hump helps a lot (root flare at the soil level, too).
Here’s what I do. Rather than make a square hole (which is a good idea that I never thought of), I use the pick end of a mattock to gouge holes in the sides of the pit. This allows root entry. Before filling the hole I stick a slotted pipe with a cap vertically in one side of the hole. This adds air and can also be used to add water or compost tea. I also place a stone for an anchor. I collect fungi from the forest, mix it with forest leaf mold and forest soil and use it to inoculate my bark chip pile. I do this every time I go on a hike (which is often). I also have a rock pile. A pile of rocks obtained from every rock type in the surrounding area that I crush with a sledge hammer. I obtain these rocks from outcrops and stream beds. Again I collect them on hikes. This is my mineral source. I have compost made from aged horse and poultry manure, biochar, organic vegetable waste, leaves, grass clippings, pine needles and weeds harvested before they go to seed. All from my farm. I also have a pile of river sand. With the exception of the bark chips, I mix the compost, rock dust chips and sand ingredients in a wheelbarrow and add them periodically to the hole as I backfill the hole with native soil. I compact the lifts with my feet until the hole is filled. After the hole is filled I water it all in real good and top it off with the inoculated bark chips. I water it only until I’m sure the plant is beyond shock and then never water it again. My orchard is built on a terraced slope and is self watering. I cut off the suckers but don’t prune the other branches until the tree is established. I want the wind to stress the trunk so that it thickens. Then I prune and shape the tree. I bury logs with fungi and throw some more rocks, bark chips and green manure down periodically. If you dig down, the underlying soil is covered with mycelium. I plant other beneficial plants around and between the trees. If one if my trees ever does look sick, diseased, infested or damaged (which is very rare), I pour some compost tea down the pipe as medicine. My trees are generally very healthy, bear high quality tasty fruit and more importantly, the fruit is packed with nutrients - not like that store bought crap!
You sound exactly like me! Except for the slotted pipe (brilliant tip), I’m pretty much on par with that, just a few years behind. Doing these vids is challenging. Too much info is sometimes too much at once, and I like to leave room for green thumbs like yourself, to add these sorts of words of wisdom (experience) to the comments section and on The Weedy Garden Appreciation society FB page. (A place for other Weedy Gardeners to share). Just as a FYI kinda thing, I have about five different tree growing techniques going atm. Just telling the narative from your comment is a 15 min vid in itself, so you csn see what I mean. From learning through this method, and understanding how a forest works, you can build (as you have) a method you can personalize with depending on your resources. 🙏🌱
I have friend of mine Living In Melbourne Australia, He used to do the Mrs. ELLEN g White's method. After 2 yrs his grapes apples grape pomelo etc. Produced fruits... That's very good method from sister Ellen G White, she had many books write, a very effective way not just for planting, eat healthy foods and spiritual aspects.. I encourage you to read more of her writings...thanks for sharing. Godbless.
I have used the Ellen White Method before and I can speak from experience that it works. I have 3 apple trees planted in a row. One of the apple trees was not planted with this method. Its about 6 years old I would say. The other two are only 3 yrs old and they are taller and wider than the 6 yr old tree. Its amazing to me to see that this method is very different of how the traditional method of planting a tree is. Also for anyone who doesn't want to use a plastic pot in the hole; just use a cement/clay pot. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks Weedy Garden for sharing this with the world.
Yes I’m familiar with this method and Ellen White. She was a truly inspired and prolific writer. Love her writings, if you haven’t read the Great Controversy and Desire of Ages, I highly recommend. In fact the Great Controversy will give great insight as to what’s happening in our current world and what’s to come, very enlightening. Blessings Mr Weedy, love your vids 💗
We just finished reading the Great Controversy for our evening family worships. We've read quotes from the book all our lives, but this is the first time straight through for us. It definitely is enlightening in this day and age. But now it seems I need to look up EGW's tree planting method... after I've already planted over 30 trees... Lol!
Wild Woodland Lavender Farm wow that’s so great to hear! We are living in very strange times and so thankful for the special light we have been given. Where are you located and your farm? Blessings to you 😊
@@christinetaylor2156 It is definitely a blessing to have the Light to a very dismal-looking path. 💖 We live near Walla Walla, WA. My husband teaches at WWU.
Great job presenting the ellen White method, I was actually blessed enough to meet Lynn Hoag we have planted quite a few trees using the method he described.
Good people take Good pictures. Loved the story of Ellen White and planting fruit Tree. After Herbert White, and his Student and you I am writing it in Turkish:) giving back to the Magical soils of Anatolia.
It's an excellent history lesson, and this video is true to the recounts I've read and seen on this method. However, having studied modern soil science: the stones and pot in the bottom are not entirely necessary. I'm not say you should or should not include it, that's up to the person planting. What I will say is there are other mechanisms we understand better today which make them unnecessary. What this system does is essentially create the conditions for 1 meter of topsoil, after the biology converts the raw materials. And by creating that large of a space of high quality soil, you gave the tree years worth of a head start. So, why no pot (or air gap)? If you have healthy soil biology (annelid's, arthropod's, fungal colonization, nearby annuals and perennial plants) the forage behavior of the macro and micro organisms will ensure your soil stays aerobic. And if you have that underground air gap in anaerobic conditions, the air inside will quickly turn anaerobic as well. Why no rock? Well I actually love the rock, but it does the same function as a stake. However, during the first few year, the stake is more effective as those tree roots still haven't wrapped around the rock. And later in the trees life, the weight of a rock is nothing compared to a full grow mango or avocado. A Dwarf variety might benefit more, but full grown versions won't really benefit long-term and it's just wishful thinking. You also don't need to worry about electrical conductivity. Clay, Sand, and Silt are just smaller sizes of rock. As long as you have mineral soil, you will have the same compounds as the parent rock it was weathered from. As for conductivity, it will happen regardless and it is truly effective when soil is wet or moist. It's why we use EC probes to measure when a plants needs to be watered. As to whether the pant needs outside electrical current, science is still exploring that part and it's not well understood. You may be right, you may be wrong on that one, who knows. Lastly, Sea water can be beneficial. But keeping quantities small and infrequent are crucial. For all the beneficial components, if you change the salinity of your top soil: you will struggle to grow anything in the soil during your life time. And if you accidentally create a high saline or hypersaline soil: you will have to physically dig out and replace that soil. As it takes nature decades and centuries to correct that high of a sodium imbalance. Why did I type all this? because I enjoyed your content. But when you look at a 200 year old planting methodology, parts can be taken out or replaced as our knowledge and understanding has advanced. But this is a fantastic recount of her method.
Excellent feedback. Kinda had the same feeling about the anchor stone too, but wanted to follow the method as it was written. I understand everything that you have written here and appreciate your insight. Thanks a lot.
@Dusk194. I think the point is science can't explain it. ;-) Check out the videos and you will see trees did grow faster. My personal take is that the first fertile layer gets the roots going then they eventually push though the gravel layer when advanced and looking for more food and find the second nutrient rich zone. The air gaps serve 2 functions. Area to build up more root easily (the better the root ball the better to sustain the tree through drought) and also a reservoir of water to capture during available rain. I personally use terra-cotta pipe. I do like the idea of dead branches since they will absorb water and the root will penetrate it. I'm more convinced this is about developing a bigger root system than improving the soil.
@@Da_cat12 Science can't explain it. *yet. The whole point of science is to know. The word science is derived from the ancient word 'scientia', which literally translates as "to know". The scientific method is a tool used by fallible humans to understand how the natural world really works. Scientists are on a never ending journey to explore all factors at play in any and every system they study and to determine the relative contributions each factor plays. (btw I studied agricultural science at uni and before that I studied permaculture).
Beautiful! When I was young my sweet Dad would grow an amazing garden. That garden fed us during the winter months. He would go fishing....we’d eat the meat or share it with friends. As he prepared his garden he would cast lime, wood ash, bone meal and blood meal. At the time of planting either a plant, tree or seeds , he would place a piece of the fish remains...whether it was the head, skin and other bones. He’s didn’t use synthetic chemicals. Our garden was amazing! Thanks for the information ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
That explains why I wasn't aware of this method of Ellen G. White. I guess she's not just great and blessed with her writings but also with her greener thumb. Great video. Thank you.
I believe I have seen all your videos on day of release. It is astounding how much information you have digested and knowledge gained. You're a wonderful storyteller as all of that knowledge is really well represented in the flow of thought and presentation. Thank you.
That is pretty amazing. You have notifications turned on 👍🏼 that’s kinda a rare thing to be able to say too btw...nice feedback. If I stopped learning today, I would still be able to make 100 more episodes with the material I have learnt in the past year.
@@TheWeedyGarden Isn't growing things a fascinating thing to learn about? I can't get enough of learning and experimenting - in all areas of life and creativity, really, but this is my current obsession. Stay curious! I have never been bored a day in my life - there's so much interesting information to take in, and there are so many things to grow and make.
Heads up! Update Feb 2022: My tree died. It was the clay. Very wet season and the clay hole became an underground dam. The tree drowned. I replaced it with a banana tree. Let’s see what happens. Also: The drawing is a bit misleading! Do NOT bury the trunk. The base of the trunk should be at ground level. Not below as it shows on the drawing :-)
yup, you should see the root flare at ground level , just like you do in the forest. a lot of tree nurseries make this mistake when potting on plants by adding compost layer above this line. great vid and location btw, you are living the dream :D
We have rabbits an I use their bedding and poop and mix it with coffee grounds and it makes excellent worm castings, you could also look into a chicken composting system, it also makes amazing compost.
@@TheWeedyGarden hello from Greece, there are ways for automatic watering and feederes that can hold a small number of chickens autonomously for up to 1,5 - 2 weeks!! Also, the more they are hungry the more they "free" range (slugs, weedy garden seeds, caterpillars etc.)!!!
This was an incredible little lady, I have never read anything that compares with her writings, I'd highly recommend Desire of Ages and The Great Controversy
Thanks 😃 welcome to the channel. All the videos are very different. Hope you enjoy some of the others too. Some people start from nr 1. Then you will really know what’s going on and how I got here ;-)
@@TheWeedyGarden I've been going through a few of your videos since yesterday and I must appload you on the effort made to put it together. I'll definitely make a plan to watch most if not all.
My eldest daughter planted their avo tree with their 4th child’s placenta 3 years ago and it’s doing really well. Do you know much about this? My 4 children are white and married to islanders. My daughter bought the placenta home in a bucket from the hospital. Love life…this is beautiful! 🌱
been planting trees for a long time and even when I dig a square hole I always deeply score the sides of the hole with my spade so when the roots start growing out they can grow into the cuts otherwise it is like planting in a pot again and the roots continue to grow round and not out
Interesting consideration. I still think with the now healthy soil biology created, the sides of the hole will quickly get integrated into the good mix. However, your comment made me think of shaping the hole into a star pattern with the points set on an even wider radius. Surely that would help anchor the tree even more in the early stages of growth. Peace.
I love that your ad is for your girlfriend's jewelry and that the jewelry is so beautiful! What an elegant tree planting method too! The square hole! How cool! I'm going to watch again and write it down...and share it with others. Thanks
I really like how this documents the learning journey. A lot of channels pose as experts, but this is a refreshingly honest take on things. Amazing cinematography work as always. Quality over quantity
I have been gardening for 10 years and I have scoured hundreds (thousands?) of gardening videos on UA-cam. Each channel has their own niches and has strengths and weakness. Without doubt this video is the best I have seen- informative (I had never heard of this method but instinctively and by necessity have been doing this), entertaining and fantastic cinematography. Well done weedy garden you’re a legend.
Been reading Ellen White books so I know she is legit. The amount of care, editing, music, explanation and time you put into this, can't thank you enough. It is a beautiful video. I like how you mentioned she did it for survival.
The little world shots mean so much. We live on such a tiny world. I truly hope every living being finds your channel so they can also be inspired to change their little bit of our tiny earth and in so doing change their lives. Lots of love from Africa to you and your wonderful lady.
Thank you for a Great video i really like your presentation and the picture, also my wife says you got a great peaceful voice!, I've used the same method on some of my fruit trees! Ellen G White is amazing she was at least 100 years ahead of her time with many of her teachings, you should read more of her work, like "counsel on diet" and "ministry of healing" . A real blessing
We live in high desert with 100% clay soil and rock. Not a single worm survives. 10% rainfall and at 7000 ft. We've been experimenting for 4 years. We do also have sage brush and pinon trees. We also came up with a similar method for growing but I have been afraid to start fruit trees. I am going to try this exactly...thank you!
Have you tried biochar and chopped Nopal? Wood to feed the fungi. Comfrey for mulch, some layers on the hole good for amending the clay. Stevia mulch makes fruit sweeter, but would have to be grown indoors. Companion plants, nitrogen fixers if posible.
That's inspired me to get another apple tree for my garden and plant it with this dedication... The jewellery is stunning also... Hadn't considered using diluted sea water once a year in the garden, but i shall now.
my granddaddy planted trees close to this - he use to have an Orange Grove many years ago - before 1963... sold and moved to another area of the state, farm and raised livestock until he past @1970
I’ve planted this way for 8 years now and will not use any other way of planting. My fruit trees have been fruitful for quite a while now. This method was given to her in a vision from God. The good book says that all good things come from above. Happy planting people.
Huh the way she acts reminds me of the "wizard of Tuskegee" Sir George Carver... He also acts as graceful and appreciative like that- saying that in a tiny flower, he sees the beauty and genius of the Creator. He says his knowledge comes while he walks and talks to plants in the woods... saying stuff like "why did ∅ make you?" and there he would get his answers in "flashes".
What a process, there's so much heart and care in it. Also, the jewelry is really, really beautiful - I'll keep it in my mind. I'm thrilled to see how the trees are going to do.
@@TheWeedyGarden oh, that makes complete sense but I wouldn't have thought of it - and so we learn. Thank you for taking the time to answer and update! Much success to future experiments!
Don’t do it in clay soil. I made the mistake and it drowned in the water that the clay hole collects. If you have clay, just dig TO the clay and build a mound instead. 👍
Interesting. My last block was flat with no run off. Planted citrus level with the ground, with poor results Next row dug holes approximately two feet deep by three feet wide. Filling it with anything and everything that would rot with some good soil. Then planted tree on top of it all hilling it with more compost and whatever soil could find, adding more soil around the trees as they grew: The end result was lot’s of constant good size tasty sweet fruit: While the first row continued to produce very poorly: As you said compost is a major player: Thank you for sharing, I have employed some of your ideas where I can and it has caused me to re think a lot of things: Thank you again
Hi! First time I see you & your videos. Love you video style. I have never planted a tree, however I know the Ellen G. White method of planting trees; she was an awesome writer & her books are still circulating. I love her writings.
I am so impressed by your videography skills in how you focus on the garden, even though you are filming it on drones, and timelapses and other advanced techniques, including editing. But you don’t notice as you tell the story of the garden and growing. Truly amazing skills and love the commitment to Mother Earth. Thanks brother
I just love your videos! There is no one else who can teach this important gardening things with such a beautiful voice and so much inner peace! I am not just smarter after your videos I am blessed, relaxed and motivated too. Thank you so much and lovely regards from germany :)
@@TheWeedyGarden thank you very much. I really think I will do :) You and Jonna Jinton are such great people and you just do what you love and inspires people ♡
You certainly do an amazing job with the cinematography and editing. You truly convey a sense of passion in what you do. Great work and blessings to you. 👍👏
Have you ever thought that with the videos you make you can influence people to turn to the natural method of cultivation? I have been dealing with tree crops in the city for over 10 years. This year I also started organic farming. Your videos are a source of inspiration.
Mate that is why I make the videos. To show others basically what they are missing out on in terms of nutrition and a healthy mind and body. Nature offers us the ingredients to reach our full potential, so a natural method of soil regeneration is the best food for plants, and if we are going to eat their fruits, it is the best food for us.
@@TheWeedyGarden I come back after thinking and after watching the video two more times. First of all, a well-planned transplant definitely has results in relation to digging a hole in the ground, putting a tree and closing it. This whole idea has a lot to do with the way we transplant a bonsai that I have been doing for many years. The ventilation of the roots is very smart and reminds us of the shallow pots where we put a layer of inorganic at the bottom. Your technique of mixing soil is scientific and is very reminiscent of what I have been doing for years. Of course you have taken it to another level !!! Of course I stole one or two things from you! I have some objections, but nevertheless I consider that your level is very high !! Congratulations on everything you do.
Great video mate loved it. I am creating our own backyard permaculture retirement garden and will follow this video when planting our fruit trees. Thankyou mate
Mr. Weedy, I'm so glad you decided to take the chance on trying this method. This method is also referred to as the Blueprint Method. It has worked wonderfully for me and others that have tried it. I wait with anxious anticipation to see the results of your trees (I LOVE mangoes). You're an amazing storyteller and a genius photographer!!! I look forward to your next video. Much love and light to you - from Washington State.
Very clear. I have trees to change from containers to the soil. I was reviewing the Ellen White method a couple of months ago. I expect it will be better than only making a hole. Tell us if you note any difference in your avocado tree. See you
Hello there! I love your channel and I can't wait to watch an update about the growth of your tree planted in this very special way. ;-) Greetings from Germany
Here in the southwest US there’s caliche down a few feet. That’s where the Texas root rot fungus can be found. Brookbank recommends digging through the caliche and discarding it before refilling the excavation. Makes for a deeper hole which is more work but it’s less heart breaking than watching your apricot tree die first one limb than another before the rest of the tree dies.
Saw your video a couple of years ago. We planted three apple trees last year using this method. Two were 4' tall, another 6' when planted. All have grown beautifully. Two produced apples this year. The two smaller trees have doubled in size! Looking forward to next year already. Thank you!
In my area, there's one more component. Stainless steel mesh lines the hole and covers it, keeping out the gophers voles or groundsquirrels. They killed three of mine, ate the roots right to the trunk
Dude, your videos are such great quality. Such a genuine and unique take on a modern vlog/infotube video. Love the hand drawings, love the humble vibe, love the guest lessons from others. Great vibes bud, keep up the great work. Clearly plenty of hard work going into the filming and editing on top of the farm work.
Un bonjour à tous, de Nantes (France). Thanks for posting, always good to learn anything about natural gardening... I do practice it as a gardener and have never used anything from the industry. Except for some steel rods planted deep between tomatoes, as I heard about that electricity. Anyway : pour vivre heureux, vivons nature...
Hello David, it's interesting to see that your progress is roughly matching my own, even though we are on other sides of the planet. I just planted a plethora of trees myself, yesterday, 91 to be exact, of fruit, nut, and a few other select support trees. I just made seed balls today and planted nearly a million seeds of different kinds of root crops (carrot, parsnip, rutabaga, beet, turnip, and radish) lettuce, Clover, kale, corn, and sunflowers. I spread these over nearly 5 hectares of fallow old hay field. The old hay field has many wildflowers such as dandelions, burdock, goldenrod, queen Anne's lace (wild carrot), and wild roses already growing among the orchard grass. There are also feral strawberries that my grandparents planted many years ago dotting the fields I would love to see you try Masanbou Fukuoka's seed ball technique to plant crops the wild way, without disturbing the local eco system.
Wow Weedy, this one tripped me out. I was raised as a Seventh Day Adventist and had to do a double take when I read your title "the Ellen White method"! I'm quite familiar with her advocacy around nutrition and diet but did not know about the planting. You've given me a lot more to research into (as always!). Thanks for the visually sweet knowledge pal!
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing the Ellen White method for planting a tree. It's obviously a lot of work compared to other planting techniques, but I look forward to doing it.
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I love how the tree just stands next to it during the process being like "yeah mate, looking forward"
Probably one of the best.. if not best video on UA-cam I've ever seen!
You have some serious cinematographic style.
Thanks David 💚🎥😊
I'm totally tripped out by the Sky surrounding everything.
And a really really pleasant voice...and to my texas twang ears a wonderful accent.
You are so lovely. That long calm warning to sensitive folk was so caring.
Nothing like I would do lol.
"You gotta try and think the way a forest thinks." Best sentence I've heard in a while, thanks for the video man.
Oh great another Australian gardening channel that sounds super relaxing.
Thanks for visiting
@The Weedy Garden hey I've been looking into this and I wanted to do an experiment with a few control groups. Know how well it compares?
@@roblena7977 Not really. Let us know how it goes
I used to plant trees digging 1m/1m/1m holes and filling them with all kinds of layers of organic material mixed with my native soil. But I found that because of the depth of the hole you just cannot compact it well enough. It is also called the swell factor (think about all that clay that you removed and still filled your hole to the top).The soil was always settling down during the next several months and the tree was sinking below the soil level. The trees were not happy at all because the roots were constantly being disturbed by the soil movement. And also because the area around the tree was now lower it would get too wet and stay soggy for too long and 2 of my avocado trees just rotted..
What I found worked best for me was to prepare the planting spot in advance. Fill it in with organic matter mixed with soil and just let it sit for several months to settle down and for the soil biology to establish as well.
If you are short on time and must plant right away I suggest that you raised your tree about 10 cm above the ground level to compensate for the sinking effect during the next months.
Hmm that makes sense. Thanks for the info.
I need to plant a bush, not a tree, but it would be wise to still prepare the soil in advance as well.
I'll think about that ^^
Thanks again, cheers!
very very crucial point that no one worns. pool watering could be fatal for most trees. in some soils and climates it is a certain death. keep spreading that info bro. thanks.
If already facing this, just grab some soil from around the deep part and fill it. Leave a couple of trenches for water to soak in.
Good point! I think I will add the layers and let them settle for a bit. A sunk tree would be a bad thing indeed.
This is the best advice, we came to the same through lots of experimentation and trial / error. Generally our local ag office advises to plant trees on a hump and not to substitute native soil because of too much water during summer months, another point to consider... when there are tons of organic matter directly under the tree, it creates very loose soil environment, and if a tree grows fast and is top heavy it can tip over, the stone at the base won't help. We have this situation with papayas especially, after flooding many papayas fall down, but also with true trees that didn't have time to establish deep root system and grew too fast too big, for example moringas and sesbanias. Also, avocados generally are prone to root rot, so planting on a foot high hump helps a lot (root flare at the soil level, too).
Hi and thank you for the video. It was also very thoughtful to include the dead mouse warning!
Here’s what I do. Rather than make a square hole (which is a good idea that I never thought of), I use the pick end of a mattock to gouge holes in the sides of the pit. This allows root entry. Before filling the hole I stick a slotted pipe with a cap vertically in one side of the hole. This adds air and can also be used to add water or compost tea. I also place a stone for an anchor. I collect fungi from the forest, mix it with forest leaf mold and forest soil and use it to inoculate my bark chip pile. I do this every time I go on a hike (which is often). I also have a rock pile. A pile of rocks obtained from every rock type in the surrounding area that I crush with a sledge hammer. I obtain these rocks from outcrops and stream beds. Again I collect them on hikes. This is my mineral source. I have compost made from aged horse and poultry manure, biochar, organic vegetable waste, leaves, grass clippings, pine needles and weeds harvested before they go to seed. All from my farm. I also have a pile of river sand. With the exception of the bark chips, I mix the compost, rock dust chips and sand ingredients in a wheelbarrow and add them periodically to the hole as I backfill the hole with native soil. I compact the lifts with my feet until the hole is filled. After the hole is filled I water it all in real good and top it off with the inoculated bark chips. I water it only until I’m sure the plant is beyond shock and then never water it again. My orchard is built on a terraced slope and is self watering. I cut off the suckers but don’t prune the other branches until the tree is established. I want the wind to stress the trunk so that it thickens. Then I prune and shape the tree. I bury logs with fungi and throw some more rocks, bark chips and green manure down periodically. If you dig down, the underlying soil is covered with mycelium. I plant other beneficial plants around and between the trees. If one if my trees ever does look sick, diseased, infested or damaged (which is very rare), I pour some compost tea down the pipe as medicine. My trees are generally very healthy, bear high quality tasty fruit and more importantly, the fruit is packed with nutrients - not like that store bought crap!
You sound exactly like me! Except for the slotted pipe (brilliant tip), I’m pretty much on par with that, just a few years behind. Doing these vids is challenging. Too much info is sometimes too much at once, and I like to leave room for green thumbs like yourself, to add these sorts of words of wisdom (experience) to the comments section and on The Weedy Garden Appreciation society FB page. (A place for other Weedy Gardeners to share). Just as a FYI kinda thing, I have about five different tree growing techniques going atm. Just telling the narative from your comment is a 15 min vid in itself, so you csn see what I mean. From learning through this method, and understanding how a forest works, you can build (as you have) a method you can personalize with depending on your resources. 🙏🌱
I have friend of mine Living In Melbourne Australia, He used to do the Mrs. ELLEN g White's method. After 2 yrs his grapes apples grape pomelo etc. Produced fruits... That's very good method from sister Ellen G White, she had many books write, a very effective way not just for planting, eat healthy foods and spiritual aspects.. I encourage you to read more of her writings...thanks for sharing. Godbless.
I have used the Ellen White Method before and I can speak from experience that it works. I have 3 apple trees planted in a row. One of the apple trees was not planted with this method. Its about 6 years old I would say. The other two are only 3 yrs old and they are taller and wider than the 6 yr old tree. Its amazing to me to see that this method is very different of how the traditional method of planting a tree is. Also for anyone who doesn't want to use a plastic pot in the hole; just use a cement/clay pot. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks Weedy Garden for sharing this with the world.
I dug a hole and put my peach tree in. It’s huge now. I call it the Dig a hole and water it method
I did not expect such creative editing featurrs. Very nice 😏
You sound Danish
@@TheWeedyGarden thanks, but very close. Norwegian. Nice to meet you
@@hanshansen8783 ha. Close Hans Hansen 🇳🇴
I have never heard of this method and I have grown up around small scale farmers and Ellen White's writing. Thanks for sharing this!
Watching is like a breathe of fresh air. Thanks again for sharing
The amount of love this tree got is EPIC
I have always dug deep holes and added wood chip, stick, wood, grass clippings etc . BUT the sea water thing ive never heard of! Cant wait to try it
I only heard of it through this method also 😀
Yes I’m familiar with this method and Ellen White. She was a truly inspired and prolific writer. Love her writings, if you haven’t read the Great Controversy and Desire of Ages, I highly recommend. In fact the Great Controversy will give great insight as to what’s happening in our current world and what’s to come, very enlightening.
Blessings Mr Weedy, love your vids 💗
We just finished reading the Great Controversy for our evening family worships. We've read quotes from the book all our lives, but this is the first time straight through for us. It definitely is enlightening in this day and age. But now it seems I need to look up EGW's tree planting method... after I've already planted over 30 trees... Lol!
Wild Woodland Lavender Farm wow that’s so great to hear! We are living in very strange times and so thankful for the special light we have been given.
Where are you located and your farm?
Blessings to you 😊
@@christinetaylor2156 It is definitely a blessing to have the Light to a very dismal-looking path. 💖 We live near Walla Walla, WA. My husband teaches at WWU.
Wild Woodland Lavender Farm amen! We are in northern rivers in the Byron bay region but looking to move out further 🌸
@@christinetaylor2156 Oh very nice! Australia (and New Zealand) have long been on my list of places to visit - someday maybe.
Makes all the sense, now to give it a go! Thanks Weedy 💚
Great job presenting the ellen White method, I was actually blessed enough to meet Lynn Hoag we have planted quite a few trees using the method he described.
Good people take Good pictures. Loved the story of Ellen White and planting fruit Tree. After Herbert White, and his Student and you I am writing it in Turkish:) giving back to the Magical soils of Anatolia.
It's an excellent history lesson, and this video is true to the recounts I've read and seen on this method.
However, having studied modern soil science: the stones and pot in the bottom are not entirely necessary. I'm not say you should or should not include it, that's up to the person planting. What I will say is there are other mechanisms we understand better today which make them unnecessary.
What this system does is essentially create the conditions for 1 meter of topsoil, after the biology converts the raw materials. And by creating that large of a space of high quality soil, you gave the tree years worth of a head start.
So, why no pot (or air gap)? If you have healthy soil biology (annelid's, arthropod's, fungal colonization, nearby annuals and perennial plants) the forage behavior of the macro and micro organisms will ensure your soil stays aerobic. And if you have that underground air gap in anaerobic conditions, the air inside will quickly turn anaerobic as well.
Why no rock? Well I actually love the rock, but it does the same function as a stake. However, during the first few year, the stake is more effective as those tree roots still haven't wrapped around the rock. And later in the trees life, the weight of a rock is nothing compared to a full grow mango or avocado. A Dwarf variety might benefit more, but full grown versions won't really benefit long-term and it's just wishful thinking. You also don't need to worry about electrical conductivity. Clay, Sand, and Silt are just smaller sizes of rock. As long as you have mineral soil, you will have the same compounds as the parent rock it was weathered from. As for conductivity, it will happen regardless and it is truly effective when soil is wet or moist. It's why we use EC probes to measure when a plants needs to be watered. As to whether the pant needs outside electrical current, science is still exploring that part and it's not well understood. You may be right, you may be wrong on that one, who knows.
Lastly, Sea water can be beneficial. But keeping quantities small and infrequent are crucial. For all the beneficial components, if you change the salinity of your top soil: you will struggle to grow anything in the soil during your life time. And if you accidentally create a high saline or hypersaline soil: you will have to physically dig out and replace that soil. As it takes nature decades and centuries to correct that high of a sodium imbalance.
Why did I type all this? because I enjoyed your content. But when you look at a 200 year old planting methodology, parts can be taken out or replaced as our knowledge and understanding has advanced. But this is a fantastic recount of her method.
Excellent feedback. Kinda had the same feeling about the anchor stone too, but wanted to follow the method as it was written. I understand everything that you have written here and appreciate your insight. Thanks a lot.
@Dusk194. I think the point is science can't explain it. ;-)
Check out the videos and you will see trees did grow faster.
My personal take is that the first fertile layer gets the roots going then they eventually push though the gravel layer when advanced and looking for more food and find the second nutrient rich zone. The air gaps serve 2 functions. Area to build up more root easily (the better the root ball the better to sustain the tree through drought) and also a reservoir of water to capture during available rain. I personally use terra-cotta pipe. I do like the idea of dead branches since they will absorb water and the root will penetrate it.
I'm more convinced this is about developing a bigger root system than improving the soil.
@@Da_cat12 Science can't explain it. *yet.
The whole point of science is to know. The word science is derived from the ancient word 'scientia', which literally translates as "to know". The scientific method is a tool used by fallible humans to understand how the natural world really works. Scientists are on a never ending journey to explore all factors at play in any and every system they study and to determine the relative contributions each factor plays. (btw I studied agricultural science at uni and before that I studied permaculture).
The rock is definitely necessary, as it focuses the electrical properties.
I would love to learn from you do you have any videos I also like the video but your right sometimes we need to work smarter not harder
Beautiful! When I was young my sweet Dad would grow an amazing garden. That garden fed us during the winter months. He would go fishing....we’d eat the meat or share it with friends. As he prepared his garden he would cast lime, wood ash, bone meal and blood meal. At the time of planting either a plant, tree or seeds , he would place a piece of the fish remains...whether it was the head, skin and other bones. He’s didn’t use synthetic chemicals. Our garden was amazing! Thanks for the information ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
fish is great plant food
That explains why I wasn't aware of this method of Ellen G. White. I guess she's not just great and blessed with her writings but also with her greener thumb. Great video. Thank you.
I believe I have seen all your videos on day of release. It is astounding how much information you have digested and knowledge gained. You're a wonderful storyteller as all of that knowledge is really well represented in the flow of thought and presentation. Thank you.
That is pretty amazing. You have notifications turned on 👍🏼 that’s kinda a rare thing to be able to say too btw...nice feedback. If I stopped learning today, I would still be able to make 100 more episodes with the material I have learnt in the past year.
@@TheWeedyGarden closing on a farm in Costa Rica w some friends... come do it again...😊
Thanks for listening and ABSORBing what works for our FUTURE appreciation s
Have more FUN than your supposed to in your Costa Rica Adventures
@@TheWeedyGarden Isn't growing things a fascinating thing to learn about? I can't get enough of learning and experimenting - in all areas of life and creativity, really, but this is my current obsession. Stay curious! I have never been bored a day in my life - there's so much interesting information to take in, and there are so many things to grow and make.
Heads up! Update Feb 2022: My tree died. It was the clay. Very wet season and the clay hole became an underground dam. The tree drowned. I replaced it with a banana tree. Let’s see what happens.
Also: The drawing is a bit misleading! Do NOT bury the trunk. The base of the trunk should be at ground level. Not below as it shows on the drawing :-)
yup, you should see the root flare at ground level , just like you do in the forest. a lot of tree nurseries make this mistake when potting on plants by adding compost layer above this line. great vid and location btw, you are living the dream :D
We have rabbits an I use their bedding and poop and mix it with coffee grounds and it makes excellent worm castings, you could also look into a chicken composting system, it also makes amazing compost.
@@paigegough6929 But I don’t want chickens because I like to leave and go travelling without having to worry about them
@@TheWeedyGarden hello from Greece, there are ways for automatic watering and feederes that can hold a small number of chickens autonomously for up to 1,5 - 2 weeks!! Also, the more they are hungry the more they "free" range (slugs, weedy garden seeds, caterpillars etc.)!!!
@@juniorgourl yeah I know. I would love chickens and bees one day, but am kinda enjoying the ‘no responsibility for animals’ part of my life atm
I love your videos Weedy…I actually get emotional and shed a tear. Thankyou
This was an incredible little lady, I have never read anything that compares with her writings, I'd highly recommend Desire of Ages and The Great Controversy
Salvation is a free gift.
@Don - best is to read first "Steps to Christ", then Desire of Ages and 3rd book The Great Controversy! Blessings!
@@lb6110 I tend then in that order too. My favorite GC though, being so close to this last days. But they're all incredible
Weedy~ you are a clear vessel that spirit shines through with little to no distortion.
🙏🏼 Namasté my brother. 💚
Love that you walk folks thru your thought processes to make this method apply to your site and your personal context (no plastic, etc.). What a gift!
The way you explain things is phenomenal.
Immediately subscribed after this video
Thanks 😃 welcome to the channel. All the videos are very different. Hope you enjoy some of the others too. Some people start from nr 1. Then you will really know what’s going on and how I got here ;-)
@@TheWeedyGarden I've been going through a few of your videos since yesterday and I must appload you on the effort made to put it together. I'll definitely make a plan to watch most if not all.
you're inspirational
My eldest daughter planted their avo tree with their 4th child’s placenta 3 years ago and it’s doing really well.
Do you know much about this?
My 4 children are white and married to islanders. My daughter bought the placenta home in a bucket from the hospital. Love life…this is beautiful! 🌱
Your videos are just SO beautiful. It makes me happy to watch them. I would happily watch them even if I weren't obsessed with growing things!
I love how u admit you dont know on some things and your learning. Thats always the best way. Continuing to learn every day.
been planting trees for a long time and even when I dig a square hole I always deeply score the sides of the hole with my spade so when the roots start growing out they can grow into the cuts otherwise it is like planting in a pot again and the roots continue to grow round and not out
Isn't raking the sides more efficient than trying to cut them with a shovel?
Interesting consideration. I still think with the now healthy soil biology created, the sides of the hole will quickly get integrated into the good mix. However, your comment made me think of shaping the hole into a star pattern with the points set on an even wider radius. Surely that would help anchor the tree even more in the early stages of growth. Peace.
@@priestesslucy taking them would give a smooth surface much like Joe taking gravel levels it out.
I love that your ad is for your girlfriend's jewelry and that the jewelry is so beautiful!
What an elegant tree planting method too! The square hole! How cool!
I'm going to watch again and write it down...and share it with others. Thanks
I really like how this documents the learning journey. A lot of channels pose as experts, but this is a refreshingly honest take on things. Amazing cinematography work as always. Quality over quantity
Ehhh it's not quality, it's mumbo jumbo psuedo science
i love your easy calm presentation and drawings lovely and easy to follow Thank you.
I have been gardening for 10 years and I have scoured hundreds (thousands?) of gardening videos on UA-cam. Each channel has their own niches and has strengths and weakness. Without doubt this video is the best I have seen- informative (I had never heard of this method but instinctively and by necessity have been doing this), entertaining and fantastic cinematography. Well done weedy garden you’re a legend.
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That tree must be happy. What a succulent meal you provide to him.
It will do the same for me
Been reading Ellen White books so I know she is legit. The amount of care, editing, music, explanation and time you put into this, can't thank you enough. It is a beautiful video. I like how you mentioned she did it for survival.
Which of her books is this from?
Fantastic! So much care into that tree, so now it will care for you in return for a very long time.
That’s the plan...and the bats will be happy too
Uncle weedy didn't get notification
I re-watch all your videos from 1-15 frequently
This video's are my therapy from depression
I don’t know why sometimes you don’t get a notification. Wierd. Glad you enjoy the videos
Very soothing to watch this as I eat my breakfast
Glad you enjoyed it with your breakfast
Thank you for not using plastic as an air pocket, i really like you videos. 🙂
What a beautiful video. Ellen White was truly inspired and I'm sure woukd have loved that this was preserved. Thank you for sharing 😊🙏
Your style of video is so refreshing, I'm grateful to have found this channel. Love the pacing and drawing parts!
The little world shots mean so much.
We live on such a tiny world.
I truly hope every living being finds your channel so they can also be inspired to change their little bit of our tiny earth and in so doing change their lives.
Lots of love from Africa to you and your wonderful lady.
Thank you Ellen White for this jenius method of planting a tree. Thank you Sir, for making this AMAZING video demonstrating her legacy.
Oooh that piece you showed at the start of your partners ad with the bismuth crystal is beautiful
Wow. Who knew Ellen g white was an extremely capable farmer too. Love this video and an instant fan
Thoroughly enjoyed this Journey!! Thanks for Sharing - I got a lot out of this!!
thanx Leah 🙏🏻
Thank you for a Great video i really like your presentation and the picture, also my wife says you got a great peaceful voice!, I've used the same method on some of my fruit trees! Ellen G White is amazing she was at least 100 years ahead of her time with many of her teachings, you should read more of her work, like "counsel on diet" and "ministry of healing" . A real blessing
I really enjoyed your video, glad you didn't bury that plastic pot in the ground.
I love how grounded to the earth you are, I am working on that too mate.
This is awesome
We live in high desert with 100% clay soil and rock. Not a single worm survives. 10% rainfall and at 7000 ft. We've been experimenting for 4 years. We do also have sage brush and pinon trees. We also came up with a similar method for growing but I have been afraid to start fruit trees. I am going to try this exactly...thank you!
Any updates?
Have you tried biochar and chopped Nopal? Wood to feed the fungi. Comfrey for mulch, some layers on the hole good for amending the clay. Stevia mulch makes fruit sweeter, but would have to be grown indoors.
Companion plants, nitrogen fixers if posible.
Really wonderful the plantation is just like caring and preparing the world for the new baby👏👏
Yes. Kinda 😊
Love the video. I liked what you said that you are planting a jackfruit, I planted one in my future food forest.
You're an incredible thoughtful human. Thanks for sharing and caring. You're an inspiration. One love and blessings.
That's inspired me to get another apple tree for my garden and plant it with this dedication... The jewellery is stunning also... Hadn't considered using diluted sea water once a year in the garden, but i shall now.
How long can one’s keep sea water in a container?
The seawater will keep forever...it's freshness is immaterial in the context he uses it here...
Nice video. I love the "can not Skip Ad"
video after video i'm amazed with your skills !
loved the little "cannot skip add" ;)
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my granddaddy planted trees close to this - he use to have an Orange Grove many years ago - before 1963... sold and moved to another area of the state, farm and raised livestock until he past @1970
I’ve planted this way for 8 years now and will not use any other way of planting. My fruit trees have been fruitful for quite a while now. This method was given to her in a vision from God. The good book says that all good things come from above. Happy planting people.
Haha
Huh the way she acts reminds me of the "wizard of Tuskegee" Sir George Carver... He also acts as graceful and appreciative like that- saying that in a tiny flower, he sees the beauty and genius of the Creator. He says his knowledge comes while he walks and talks to plants in the woods... saying stuff like "why did ∅ make you?" and there he would get his answers in "flashes".
@Carlos Ventura Jr. - Praise the Lord! God is Good!
Something wiser than a brain had to create the brain.
What a process, there's so much heart and care in it. Also, the jewelry is really, really beautiful - I'll keep it in my mind. I'm thrilled to see how the trees are going to do.
Well it died! The clay created and underground dam which drowned the avo tree. planted a banana instead. fig and mango are doing great
@@TheWeedyGarden oh, that makes complete sense but I wouldn't have thought of it - and so we learn. Thank you for taking the time to answer and update! Much success to future experiments!
Absolutely astounding gorgeous production quality as usual. Beyond Beautiful. Thank you.
I've just received an avocado, I'm going to plant it using this method too. Thanks for the inspo
Don’t do it in clay soil. I made the mistake and it drowned in the water that the clay hole collects. If you have clay, just dig TO the clay and build a mound instead. 👍
Interesting. My last block was flat with no run off. Planted citrus level with the ground, with poor results Next row dug holes approximately two feet deep by three feet wide. Filling it with anything and everything that would rot with some good soil. Then planted tree on top of it all hilling it with more compost and whatever soil could find, adding more soil around the trees as they grew: The end result was lot’s of constant good size tasty sweet fruit: While the first row continued to produce very poorly: As you said compost is a major player: Thank you for sharing, I have employed some of your ideas where I can and it has caused me to re think a lot of things: Thank you again
this is not a "how to" video... it is a "work-of-Art"... loved watching! -and, surprise,surprise, I learned...
Hi! First time I see you & your videos. Love you video style. I have never planted a tree, however I know the Ellen G. White method of planting trees; she was an awesome writer & her books are still circulating. I love her writings.
Good information, great delivery! Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
I'm happy to see you are using the square hole method I was waiting to see you use it in one of your videos
The way you speak is very satisfying. Keep enjoying and sharing with us. God bless you.
So nice of you
I am so impressed by your videography skills in how you focus on the garden, even though you are filming it on drones, and timelapses and other advanced techniques, including editing. But you don’t notice as you tell the story of the garden and growing. Truly amazing skills and love the commitment to Mother Earth. Thanks brother
I just love your videos! There is no one else who can teach this important gardening things with such a beautiful voice and so much inner peace! I am not just smarter after your videos I am blessed, relaxed and motivated too. Thank you so much and lovely regards from germany :)
That is really a nice comment and gives me inspiration to continue. I have decided to make The Weedy Garden Movie, and I think you will love it :-)
@@TheWeedyGarden thank you very much. I really think I will do :)
You and Jonna Jinton are such great people and you just do what you love and inspires people ♡
You certainly do an amazing job with the cinematography and editing. You truly convey a sense of passion in what you do. Great work and blessings to you. 👍👏
I love how you put the can not skip ad button. 😄
Have you ever thought that with the videos you make you can influence people to turn to the natural method of cultivation?
I have been dealing with tree crops in the city for over 10 years. This year I also started organic farming. Your videos are a source of inspiration.
Mate that is why I make the videos. To show others basically what they are missing out on in terms of nutrition and a healthy mind and body. Nature offers us the ingredients to reach our full potential, so a natural method of soil regeneration is the best food for plants, and if we are going to eat their fruits, it is the best food for us.
@@TheWeedyGarden
I come back after thinking and after watching the video two more times. First of all, a well-planned transplant definitely has results in relation to digging a hole in the ground, putting a tree and closing it. This whole idea has a lot to do with the way we transplant a bonsai that I have been doing for many years.
The ventilation of the roots is very smart and reminds us of the shallow pots where we put a layer of inorganic at the bottom. Your technique of mixing soil is scientific and is very reminiscent of what I have been doing for years. Of course you have taken it to another level !!! Of course I stole one or two things from you!
I have some objections, but nevertheless I consider that your level is very high !! Congratulations on everything you do.
Sir ! you look different , some kind of positive energy I don’t know how to describe come out from you, god bless you
fresh air and sunshine baby!!! oh, and NO SHOES. Works on everyone
Great video mate loved it. I am creating our own backyard permaculture retirement garden and will follow this video when planting our fruit trees. Thankyou mate
Mr. Weedy, I'm so glad you decided to take the chance on trying this method. This method is also referred to as the Blueprint Method. It has worked wonderfully for me and others that have tried it. I wait with anxious anticipation to see the results of your trees (I LOVE mangoes). You're an amazing storyteller and a genius photographer!!! I look forward to your next video. Much love and light to you - from Washington State.
Thanks for sharing your idea in the first place Marie
where in WA state? We recently moved to Morton, WA and want to plant our fruit trees using this method...
Very clear. I have trees to change from containers to the soil. I was reviewing the Ellen White method a couple of months ago. I expect it will be better than only making a hole. Tell us if you note any difference in your avocado tree. See you
Hello there! I love your channel and I can't wait to watch an update about the growth of your tree planted in this very special way. ;-) Greetings from Germany
Here in the southwest US there’s caliche down a few feet. That’s where the Texas root rot fungus can be found. Brookbank recommends digging through the caliche and discarding it before refilling the excavation. Makes for a deeper hole which is more work but it’s less heart breaking than watching your apricot tree die first one limb than another before the rest of the tree dies.
Heck. Good tip there James. 🙏
Saw your video a couple of years ago. We planted three apple trees last year using this method. Two were 4' tall, another 6' when planted. All have grown beautifully. Two produced apples this year. The two smaller trees have doubled in size! Looking forward to next year already. Thank you!
Nice work!
In my area, there's one more component. Stainless steel mesh lines the hole and covers it, keeping out the gophers voles or groundsquirrels. They killed three of mine, ate the roots right to the trunk
Lucky we don’t have them here
Great video... I know that tree will flourish just looking at what went into it... Shout out from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪..... Subscribed and Liked 👍
Thanks mate 👍🏼🙏💪🏻
Dude, your videos are such great quality. Such a genuine and unique take on a modern vlog/infotube video. Love the hand drawings, love the humble vibe, love the guest lessons from others. Great vibes bud, keep up the great work. Clearly plenty of hard work going into the filming and editing on top of the farm work.
Thanks mate. Yes...I have my hands full
Great video. Thanks.
Amazing quality content. Hard work pays off. Wish I could plant every fruit tree this way!
Great video, I feel more confident planting trees now!
The method is especially good in snowy cold climates where the ground freezes
Jewellery looks beautiful,will share.
Un bonjour à tous, de Nantes (France). Thanks for posting, always good to learn anything about natural gardening... I do practice it as a gardener and have never used anything from the industry. Except for some steel rods planted deep between tomatoes, as I heard about that electricity. Anyway : pour vivre heureux, vivons nature...
Quite good content, as always.
Hello David, it's interesting to see that your progress is roughly matching my own, even though we are on other sides of the planet.
I just planted a plethora of trees myself, yesterday, 91 to be exact, of fruit, nut, and a few other select support trees.
I just made seed balls today and planted nearly a million seeds of different kinds of root crops (carrot, parsnip, rutabaga, beet, turnip, and radish) lettuce, Clover, kale, corn, and sunflowers. I spread these over nearly 5 hectares of fallow old hay field.
The old hay field has many wildflowers such as dandelions, burdock, goldenrod, queen Anne's lace (wild carrot), and wild roses already growing among the orchard grass. There are also feral strawberries that my grandparents planted many years ago dotting the fields
I would love to see you try Masanbou Fukuoka's seed ball technique to plant crops the wild way, without disturbing the local eco system.
Wish I had ur energy. I will look that up. Thanx 🙏👍🏼💪🏻
How marvelous!!!
Wow Weedy, this one tripped me out. I was raised as a Seventh Day Adventist and had to do a double take when I read your title "the Ellen White method"!
I'm quite familiar with her advocacy around nutrition and diet but did not know about the planting. You've given me a lot more to research into (as always!).
Thanks for the visually sweet knowledge pal!
@CallumPrice Me too! I was trippin! EGW?
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing the Ellen White method for planting a tree. It's obviously a lot of work compared to other planting techniques, but I look forward to doing it.