I'm Changing The Way I Garden...
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2024
- It's been a crazy ride the last few years, and it's time that I change things up at bit. I've decided it's time to try some new things and leave some things behind...
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Kevin, you've been one of the absolute most influential voices in our quest to learn and enjoy gardening and homesteading. Wherever the channels go, we'll follow. Thanks for all the great stuff over the years. Take care of yourself, bro!
Means a ton to hear this my friend
Who's Kevin?
@@AoideTavish the man running the channel.... founder of Epic Gardening, Kevin Espiritu.
@@humanbeing1168 who's Eric?
@@humanbeing1168who is this Kevin guy?
I'm excited to see the new members, but one thing I love about your channels and even Jacques, is the ability to make mistakes and laugh about them. I don't love the idea of having "experts" if it becomes too serious. I like the fun and loose educational videos that you and your current team provide. I'm still very hopeful that it will stay that way. Stay happy and heathy out there my friend.
Definitely won't! That is a HUGE piece we need...the fun and humility of the garden.
Agree 100%! The corn and eggplant costumes gotta stay 😂
And... Greg Poochy Johnson 🙃
@@CleverCassandra the hot pepper AMA lives rent free in my brain
Well said! That’s what brought me in very recently
Totally agree! The looseness and giving info but not in a stuffy way and learning as you go and showing all the wins and losses is so appreciated. I love the authentic feel of this channel!!
OG epic gardening subscriber here! You've gotta do another month long survival challenge with your new homestead this year, I feel that challenge brought you close to your community and your garden. ❤️ Here's to another great year Kevin!
Good idea!
Yes, for sure. What did you learn last time that you can apply this year to another challenge?
Same. It will be interesting to see how the garden has changed from the last time he did it and maybe implement the things he didn't have last time. Wasn't this before Kevin had chickens as he traded some potatoes for eggs, if i am remembering right?
@@AnyKeyLady pretty sure you're right! I think he'll be much better supplied with protein and should be able to fish and barter for meat should he need it.
Your humble attitude definitely has been a contribution to your success. You took the risk of being a face of gardening content and you don't need to be the best in any category but the fact you know how to inspire has always been the key in people wanting to hear your thoughts and opinions
Appreciate you
This! Gardening is so much trial and error and I love his can-do attitude.
I hope you don’t stop making videos on container gardening. Many of the ones I used to watch bought lands and have departed from small space gardening. I can always go back to your old videos but I feel like there’s still so much to learn about container
gardening that very few UA-camrs (legit ones anyway) cover.
We have a huge guide coming out soon on EG!
Kevin, just think of how well-positioned you were to ride that rocket. That was the result of hard work, man. I can't tell you how many of your videos have shown up as "optional content" in my Hort classes at Oregon State. That's a job well done. I was in a similar position in my work but I had to take a sabbatical a little over a year ago. We did the hard thing and then things had to shift. It's OK. You're transitioning from be a founder to starting to hand over the reins and build something sustainable. It's a natural and necessary transition for every organization. Have fun. 💚💚💚
Honored to hear we're showing up in hort material
OG epic gardener! Remembering when you had to squeeze in between those raised beds at the old place.
My feet hurt thinking about it!
You have room to create a food forest! I love the way James Prigione grows vegetables and berries among his fruit trees. Your climate is very different than his in New Jersey, so I would love to see what you do with the idea.
Looking forward to it! With Botanical Interests in the mix I’d love to see some insight into the large-scale production and seed saving! We all know how to save a handful of seeds here and there in our own gardens but gaining an understanding of the “industrial” scale of seed production would be really neat!
Will show more!
Yes! More people in different zones so your channel’s apply to everyone and not just the tropical climate growers. Yes! Farm to table is a great thing. We’ve all grown all this stuff, now what the heck do you do with it? I’m here for it and look forward to it all.
feels like you just had that shower built yesterday. the homestead looks amazing, Kevin. So intentional, so organized, so aesthetically pleasing. Cant wait to see all the growth to come. Im so proud.
Thank you so much Stacy
OG epic gardening subscriber here 7 years or so. It has been neat to not only watch you grow but also to show that you can change things up. I have seen so many people feel like once something is planted it must stay that way always. Keep growing, we'll be here watching, learning, and cheering you on.
Love to hear! You're a true OG
Kevin, this is great news! I love your collaboration videos, I miss the weekly videos we got from Chris! I'm totally down for you sharing the burden my dude! I'm super down for that change especially if it leads to even more informative videos each week. I totally get you are to busy to provide constant informative videos-share the burden!! Bring in the new faces with their own gardening views!
Hey Kevin, I'm glad you are taking a look into what *truly* makes you excited and happy to talk about and focusing into that for the videos you are in. All areas of gardening can be interesting but certain things just makes a person psyched to talk about it. I think what draws most people to a channel is the infectious happiness a person exudes over their passion and you are great at that. When running a large channel like this one, it seems it can become overwhelming when so many people want some many different types of content that maybe you aren't super confident about or ,maybe at times, aren't all that "excited" to get into at the time. So, this "shift", I guess, where you get other people involved to talk about their happy passion area is awesome. It lets you take care of yourself better, focus on your exact passions (with the added benefit of maybe learning from an expert in a new area) and also doing "right" by the subscribers with our many wants. I hope that makes sense and I am excited for you and how it all pans out :)
You’ve done a great job with the Epic business line. With so much success yourself, you’ve never tried to hold on to it for only you. Great leaders see the value in others and let them shine and that’s what you’ve done and continue to do. I hope this takes you farther than you can imagine and you keep being a blessing to others.
Kevin, you are absolutely inspirational! Been a fan of yours for years now, and I can't thank you enough for all you have been doing and continue to do to promote gardening. We all need to be doing homesteading/gardening as much as possible around the world. Thanks for setting a stellar example, and also for helping me and so many others get through these tough times with your superb gardening advice, and lovely positivity!!! Glad you recognized the need to delegate, take it a little easier, and take good care of yourself. Eating mostly plants, especially those that come straight out of your own plot of land, is KEY. So looking forward to seeing you here as you have time. ❤
You’ve been so relatable for a new gardener like myself. I find it admirable that you are making changes to the channel and thinking about your team’s longevity and your personal needs. We will always follow you, no worries about adding new faces! I’m in zone 6a and love the different zones that other creators have input on. Good luck in the garden!
I agree!
Oh agree, im 10b, and hes one of the only channels i watch bc we can garden together for the most part, im tropical and hes no humidity loool
Freakin' Plant Daddy livin' my dream. My favorite part of this is that it's not how it all started. People don't realize how quickly the garden changes over a few years when you just keep plugging away.
Lookin' so good!
Love what's going on and how the Epicverse is growing. Looking forward to the other voices being a part of what you're doing, too. 🤘🏼
I love this channel and how Epic has grown. Thank you Kevin! How about a series of fruit guilds in that open area? It's a concept most gardeners could adopt and I understand increases success in virtually all climates. Most folks don't have the space for a food forest but could do a food forest edge or strip. Looking forward to your native easement garden. Yay!
Kevin, I'm so excited to see what/who you have coming. One of the best things about your channels is that you acknowledge you aren't the last word and you've always been willing to collaborate with others to contribute to your vision. Thank you for teaching us so much! I look forward to seeing new people to help you on this journey. More colder zone gardeners (4 or cooler) would be so awesome for us northern folk! Love all you do! Thanks for being open and continuing to grow!
Kevin, the UA-cam algorithm blessed me with your channels about a month ago and since then I’ve been binging all of your content since about 3 years ago and enjoying every minute of it. I particularly love this channel, epic homesteading, as following your journey and hearing your thoughts on developing your homestead is amazing.
I can absolutely imagine maintaining a certain face or style as you do on Epic Gardening is exhausting and I think bringing more hosts into the mix is a fantastic move, for all of the reasons mentioned and especially your health. Take as much time and do as much restructuring as you need! We will continue to support epic gardening as the great source of information you have made it and continue to follow your journey here! Much love
I remember finding this channel after I started playing Stardew Valley in 2019, when my curiosity for gardening began. It's been amazing to see all of your visions come together-- the first raised beds in the front yard, the coop, and the pond??!! Not to mention Kehlani's garden?!? Was that a fever dream???! lmao
You've definitely accomplished the goal of getting more people to grow and connect with nature, and this is such a beautiful thing!! It's evident that you and the team do everything with love, and it's just as important to give yourselves the same care. We enjoy what you create because making mistakes is part of the fun of learning. I've learned so much from everyone on this channel and I'm so excited to hear that you're planning on working with native plants!! Native plants, more fruits, different zones, whatever it is, we love to see the plant daddy level up to the plant father of a garden empire 😭🤣 Thanks for all the juicy knowledge, health first!! 💚🌞
I love that we’re gonna be seeing more varied types of videos-especially the recipes. Growing your own stuff is one thing, but it’s nice to learn how to cook/bake it too 😊 I’m relatively new to the channel but happy to be here!
moved into a house with an actual yard just before the year ended
so excited to actually be able to put the knowledge you've gifted us throughout the years to good use!
(ad a minimal balcony garden before, but so excited to be able to actually grow thing sin ground/buy some of those birdies beds finally!)
You’re looking great, seems like you’re feeling great, too. Always appreciate your openness. As a gardener who lost 40lbs last year (in large part thanks to this hobby), it’s always good to have friends on the journey!
grow more flowers!!!!!! I would love to join your team and talk about container gardening over here in NYC. my mom is a Caribbean-born fierce gardener. She loves planting veggies and peppers and flowers so many flowers. I wish I could show you.
I’m excited for the experimental videos and new faces. BUT I give kudos to you because you have a special ability to connect through the screen in a very personable and fun way while being so natural. Your personality and passion shines. You created a brand that is so approachable. I often get really intimidated with some of the other gardening channels that get technical without all the fun. My favorite videos I’ve watched over and over and recommend to others is the in ground composting and greywater system. Thank you for sharing your journey and mad respect for your desire to expand and future proofing. ❤
Excited to see what you implement in the upcoming year. For some additional ideas for your strip by the sidewalk I highly recommend you look into Lauren Springer's The Undaunted Garden. She is well known for creating her "Hell Strips" of native plantings that can survive with minimal care.
Hi Kevin! It's been a great experience following your channel from when you were in the old place. I'm from San Diego (92154) so I love to hear your ideas because we pretty much share the same type of climate. I am an avid gardener; though I cater more to orchids, I'm now into sustainable container gardening. It gives me a certain high to be able to pick tomatoes, potatoes, onions, okra, bell peppers, calamansi and some garlic too!I remember bugging my husband to go buy some work castings at your warehouse because that's close to where we live, not realizing that it is a warehouse!
Anyway, I'm glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself mentally and physically. I shall continue to watch your channels, regardless.
Thank you for all the incredible, amazing information you have provided the world with your knowledge! Gardening is very therapeutic for me, and you have fueled my love for it!
Love what you all do and so ready to welcome the new faces you're bringing on. Bring on the fun! We love all the goofy stuff and all the great gardening and homesteading info.
Keep on growing, Kevin!
It has been, and continues to be, so much fun watching you, the epic crew, and the homestead grow over the years. I started watching when you were starting your epic dragon fruit journey which was I don’t even know how many years ago😂 I remember being so thrilled when you bought the homestead and watching the process of clearing out the Bermuda grass, introducing Jacque, building the compost bins, setting up solar and water, building the epic pond, and raising the epic chickens. You have been a major inspiration for me to get out and garden, fail miserably, and try again all while enjoying the journey. I’m excited to see what epic adventures this year will bring!💚
In 2020 we bought 27 acres of serenity in the amazing Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Along with my father-in-law, we built 2 beautiful homes and we are now moving forward with our gardening and homesteading adventure! Your 2 channels have helped me tremendously thus far, and I'm certain you will only continue to help us in our new endeavors. Thank you to the entire Epic Family, your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.
I think this will be a much better positive change, not just for you but the company too.
If you are not able to have fun in the garden because you are constantly thinking about the work aspect, it can create burn out.
Now that you have a bigger team, it allows you to be more creative with the videos but also have more fun in designing the mature garden.
Kevin, I've been watching since 2017 and I have no words to express how much you have guided me and taught me on my growing journey. I know I'm not the only one. Give yourself time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Also give yourself grace.. you're human and need to be easy on yourself ❤
I think it’s awesome you’re utilizing more people! I think it would be even more awesome if you went to their locations and actually worked with them!
First found your channel when i was looking for indoor plant care. When you were at your old place. Your homestead is so nice, did such a good job. Happy to see you are getting into native flowers. I turned my front lawn away from grass and planted flowers and shrubs. Looks so much better and less maintenance.
Kevin, I've been around since the days of micro greens, and urban raised bed/ grow bag garden 🌿 I'm here to tell you that the mission is being fulfilled, the garden, the team, and you have incredibly evolved, and you're allowed to be a human! We're all proud of you. We see you. And we give you permission to put your life first and evolve the brand however you think is best for you. You make sure you're cultivating your LIFE to it's best 🌿 🤗 Thank you for all the fantastic knowledge, experience, and fun times you've shared over the years.
I have learned so much about gardening form watching not only you, but all of the other gardener's you've introduced on the channel. My mom is a life long gardener and saw my less than one year old garden for the first time this weekend and gasped, saying it was a miracle that we've had so much success! Thank you for continuing to spread your knowledge and introducing us to more gardeners to learn from!
Your openness in a previous video about stress and anxiety and how you felt after the loss of your chicken has helped me a lot dealing with my own stress and the recent death of a pet chicken. Similarly with your health/weight loss journey, I'm on a very similar path towards health this year and it's inspiring seeing what you've been doing!
I'm looking forward to your native plant nature strip, and I would love to see even more fruit trees added to the orchard 😁
I actually can't remember how many years I've been watching your channel on and off.
It got me through some pretty tough times, especially as I've simply not had time or health to get out into my own garden to set it up as I want.
I love the humour, the down to earth personalities, the acceptance that 'failure' happens in a garden and that not everything you plant will work out.
I hope you (and Jacques) get some rest and much more enjoyment out of spreading the load of the teaching and encouraging.
I'll still be watching, and hopefully, I'll get back into my own garden armed with all the extra knowledge I'm gleaning from you all. I really appreciate your patience in sharing so much information and adventures with us.
❤️ from one of your 🇦🇺 fans
You have totally influenced me to garden. Everything was so productive last year that I couldn't keep up. I am still burned out from watering everyday for months by hand and the harvest with a full time job! Definitely need to set up a drip system and not plant as much. My freezers and cabinets are still busting a gut with produce even with giving so much sway to family, friends, coworkers snd neighbors!😊
One stone fruit tree you should plant is a Spice Zee Nectaplum, it has become my favorite! The leaves are purple with pops of green, bright pink flowers and the fruit is like a nectarine, peach, and plum mixed together. I've been watching for many years. I'm not sure I liked the fish eye. It made me dizzy but understand that was the best way to show us the garden of our dreams. Can't wait to see what else you do in the orchard.
I’ve been a follower for about 5 years now. I grew up gardening but I’ve learned so many new things from you and your channel! I love that you’re getting back into your passions and filming videos that inspire YOU and that YOU enjoy. The authenticity will shine and I think it’ll be even more rewarding. I can’t wait to see what’s coming for you in 2024! Wishing you all the best in your health journey as well 🤍
Thank you!
I am here in Humboldt and am an OG, old gal who has been watching you for years. I am still trying to grow ginger and eventually will succeed! You have encouraged me and given me lots of appreciated tips. I received and love the six cells and trays! Thank goodness I can reuse these over & over. I have followed your success and am glad you are doing so well. Keep on posting so we can keep on growing
Kevin your reach to the world has reached all the way down to the South of the South Pacific (New Zealand). I've been watching and lurking since 2019 so not quite OG subscriber. Everything you & your team does is amazing and great to watch. May your growth be continued not just within the continental USA!
My favorite videos are the ones where you and Jacques are laughing and having fun. Making sure that you are enjoying the process and enjoying the journey is definitely most important. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us.
I started watching you because I was interested in how to make my (very) small space grow enough food to supplement what I have to purchase. While you have seriously outgrown anything I could manage on my small patch of ground I still enjoy watching the progress you are making. I can almost take small bit of knowledge and modify it for my needs. What I would LOVE to see in the unused space you have is some experimentation with keyhole gardening. I live in a condo and can't install a rainwater catch system. I don't have enough area for a dedicated compost bin. I don't have monetary resources for much other than passive. I can't spare any space to try this on my own and risk a season's worth of food. I would love to see how this system works for real and you are never afraid to show what works and what doesn't.
Hi Kevin. I've been watching your videos for 5-7 years. They are so enjoyable. I'm in hot Fresno, so I'm looking forward to your showcasing new native plant garden strip. For the front yard, if it were mine I would love some fruit trees, paths and perhaps a peacefully fountain and seating area. It's nice to hide from urban noise . Keep up the learning , and educating.
It’s good to see that focus on joyful gardening again. Super pleased to see you letting your team support ya instead of shouldering all the stress yourself. I have been watching for 4-5 years now and it’s been great to see your ideas and team evolve. ❤️
Hi Kevin. Jess from Root & Refuge was talking about seed starting and really gave Botanical Interests and you a nice plug! I thought you'd like to know. Anyway, I've been watching your videos for at least 7 years and maybe longer. I think you do an awesome job. You have to evolve and you have to have a life besides just this. That girlfriend of yours needs attention! Nobody can do it all and it isn't healthy to try to be the entire company when you are as big as you are. There's such a thing as spreading yourself too thin. Still love how you delve into your various topics and keep it real. Thanks for all you do. I no longer live near San Diego and have moved to the Boise area but still find you relevant and I've been gardening mostly 50 years.
I’m a proud epic gardening OG. Started following you just before the pandemic and like many others my interest in gardening took off during the pandemic. It all started with your dragonfruit videos at your the old house. Watched those videos over and over again and I was able to successfully grow and harvest my own dragonfruit. Always look forward to new content you out out. Keep up the good work!
Kevin! I’m so excited for these upcoming projects. I found you in the beginning when I was interested in hydroponics for a project at my school (I’m a teacher ❤). I have watched you and your skills and garden grow and fell in LOVE with your content. I’ve always loved to grow flowers, my Mom taught me young, but I’ve expanded to edibles, houseplants, snd succulents. I have loved following your journey. Jacques is awesome, too! I’m here for it all! Be well and thank you. I’m gonna KEEP ON GROWING! ❤❤❤❤
Honestly, the videos I like the most from the gardening channels are when people explore different things. I know how to grow lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, etc. I'm excited for the changes.
OG epic girl here. Have loved your videos! We’re always learning about gardening and that’s some of the fun for me. I’m so excited for the homestead!! Would love to see experimental stuff. So excited for you and the team. Artichokes are looking good, so green! By the way, there is a topical stabilizer for DG in case the wheelbarrow digs into the DG. It’s going to be so cool to meet new people and see tours of places you’ve researched. Cheers Kevin and thanks for putting so much effort in your videos.
Wow, so excited to see what you've got coming up this year! I have to say, when you talked about the skunks invading our garlic bed I fully commiserated. Skunks have been the bane of my garden for about two years now. I'm mostly a container gardener so chicken wire has saved me, and they have seemed to gravitated to other spaces. But then the feral cats and rats and squirrels have definitely tried to pick up the slack!! Oh well!
KEVIN! Thank you so much for the inspiration, motivation, & courage to garden! We appreciate your sacrifice & dedication you've put into Epic Gardening! I'm so sorry for the health scare and grateful you are back to where you want to be!!! Very excited about upcoming projects! 💕😊 If you're visiting local homesteads in SD come visit me!! I'm im Jamul!
Good for you for taking a step back and considering what's best for you and your health. I've watched you for a long time, am so impressed with all you've accomplished and I've learned so much from you. Do what's best for you!
❤ this! You can only know what you want, from experiencing life, and seeing from that experience things you work for you, what what doesn't. So that's why I love your channels so very much, because you let us in on your experience, the good and bad, and we get to learn right along with you in our own personal journey. I found you in March 2020 and have stayed because you offer great content, but it is your attitude that makes it worthwhile. I've loved all of the people you have introduced me to, but it is your vision that keeps it fresh and exciting to watch. Keep taking good care of yourself, and you will never run out of ideas and people to create great things with. And keep on growing, Kevin!!! 🎉
One of the best things we can do for others is admit when we are struggling - it lets other know that it's ok. Making mistakes and failing is exactly how we learn and that's evident to anyone who gardens. Because I cam across your videos, I'm not planting a large part of my yard (1/2 acre) as a native species/pollination friendly area and am looking forward to even getting Canadian Wildlife Federation backyard certified! We've also branched out out veg gardening and have had our best years yet! Keep on doing what you do best and sharing your love of nature.
I'm not sure if you've ever thought of this, but what if you visited viewers gardens (even locally!)? You could riff on how to make things better, get inspiration yourself and just get to experience the joy that you bring to others through gardening, filling your cup back up
Trying to channel some of your energy. I'm in the desert SW and in years past have always been able to have a winter garden never needed a cover even for frost. This year, had about 1/3 of my total garden area planted. About 2 weeks ago had a group of probably 30 quail come in and eat all my bok choy that was about 6-8 inches tall. Ordered some light ag fabric to cover it, but before it got in they came back and ate all my spinach and young kale plants. I hadn't had time to build row covers and they came back and ate all my cilantro. Thinking they were done since all my young plants were gone, I didnt build any covers. They came back and completely ate my huge Brussels sprouts and kale plants that I had planted in october of 2022 and have surprisingly been growing since then. I now have no winter garden, but the quail ate good. I had been stressing about the quail when they first showed up, then about not having anything planted/growing. My wife had to reel me back in and remind me that our garden has always been my stress relief, and now I'm trying to take advantage of having a bare garden. I can rearrange beds, clean up, build row covers, and get ready to replant in a couple weeks. Kind of a "fresh start" since nothing is established. Anyway, thank you for all your videos, knowledge, and inspiration. 👍
Love this channel, and the growth you’ve seen.
I’d love to see maybe some unusual fruit or nut trees in that space by the orchard, but the idea of some roses, if they’re not too problematic in your region, also appeals :)
Your willingness to share gardening knowledge via yourself and others make your channels true treasures. Take care of yourself and your staff to guard that treasure wisely. You have no idea the impact you have had in all our lives. Thank you.
The boys did a fine job laying out your surprise garden path & experimental garden. That path looks great with all the little scenic patches! You got yourself a little piece of heaven! Kevin you just need to relax, go slow, & sit back! It seems like you are over estimating what should be, could be, and want to be. Slow down, nothing is certain in life! ❤
Hello from this long-time subscriber/follower out here in Kentucky 👋 This video has me so excited for what is to come on the channel and happy for you that you’re able to get back to the fun and joy in the garden! It’s been awesome to see each phase of your journey from the container garden of your old home all the way to now, and I’m thrilled to see where it goes from here (especially a native garden?!? So sick!!!). I’m glad you have the help and support you need to keep doing your thing. In the words of a pretty cool dude, keep on growing. We’ll be here with ya ✌️
I've been watching you since the beginning. You've come a long way. New backyard area us looking amazing. I'm totally amazed everything in your front yard hasn't been stolen yet...even the garden beds. Here that would all disappear overnight 😮 I've got 11 fruit trees in my little orchard so far lol about the size of your orchard area. I've also planted some of our natives to get height for shade as it's so hot here. I love watching jaques garden too.
I love the new paths, Kevin. I'm a bit obsessive about garden paths and yours really make the garden look great.
Thank you Erin!
I personally LOVED it when you started expanding on more zones on the gardening channel. Glad you are doing better and look forward to the content this year!
Do what you love Kevin! We're here for it 🙌🏽
Hey Kevin! Love the new paths! Consider putting down 6ish inches of wood chips in the chicken coop and run for deep bedding since they love there full time. It’ll help keep the birds healthier and smell less. Justin Rhodes on UA-cam has some great videos on this! Wishing the epic garden another great season!
For that last space, a food forest seems like it would be right up your alley! Adding perennial vegetables and herbs as shrubs, some berry shrubs and a nice spot for you to relax. For sure something that I want to create once I have the space for it!
“It’s cold in San Diego…” 😂 meanwhile in Iowa we’ve gotten a foot of snow today and temps will plummet to -17F this week. Love the new paths, Kevin! Great updates.
So glad you’ve been able to take better care of yourself Kev xx
The paths look amazing! I remember first watching when you had a tiny garden with a couple raised beds and you were doing square foot gardening. Not sure if that was the OG but the whole time you have been a great help and inspiration to my growing journey! I don’t watch super regularly but pop in from time to time and always love your content! Full of information, concise, fun and inspirational! Thank you for all you do! Excited to see you working more on your garden!
can you grow nut trees there? maybe an almond tree? I think you have your storm water runoff sorted and overflows going to your orchard, so a dedicated rain garden is not needed. Your garden is so diverse and interesting already. The new paths look so nice. A native strip across the front should be fabulous.
For that area you are making plans for, what about a gazebo and mixed plantings of trees, berry bushes, and vines around the gazebo itself, veggies sporadically planted in beds with flowers. Just a big mish mash of perennial edibles and plants for beauty. No rows, just kind of random. Just a thought. Love how beautiful your new paths came out. Looking forward to the new year.
I’m excited about the addition of more gardening specialist this would be a great way for us to have you university style info on a free scale. I think this is amazing. I will definitely keep watching and subscribing keep adding more people and I will keep coming back because I like the idea of having a teaching base With the allowance of error. Well, you explore the world of gardening. My dad always said if you don’t allow yourself to make an error, you won’t learn the more important lessons that stick with you. What else is experimenting for but the best part is when you manage to figure out how to go through those errors and get things done the rewards as a garden will show our delicious.
Kevin! I think the additions have been great and I very much look forward to them all. You, however, like it or not, ARE the Epic Gardener. If you are not fully present introing, outroing, commenting, etc. it just won't be the same. Please do continue to be present to maintain the Epic Gardening "company culture" if you will. You and Jacques have made an amazing pair and have set steep expectations for Epic Gardening content. I'm sure there are others out there that can blend right in while still bringing their own special something to the mix but please be picky and listen to viewer feedback. I love you guys!
Well stated!
Been here since the first telling of your "cucumber story" that started this gardening journey for you. Go Team Epic. 😊
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So excited to see you start doing more of the things you're interested in, that's what we're here for!
Kevin, your channel is epic edutainment, so I watch for the info and stay for the fun. I’m in zone 6b so a lot does not relate, but maybe emphasize the importance of pollinators other than honey bees…Your native plant space is a great opportunity for that. Several years ago, I ripped out my front lawn and planted all pollinator plants. Now my front yard is the prettiest in the neighborhood. My backyard is mostly veggies. I’ve been gardening over 10 years too, but I still learn stuff from you! Thanks! Also, maybe a topic idea: how do you go about replacing a failing Birdies raised bed (end of life) when there is little to no extra space available? Looking forward to watching your expanding crew and all your creative videos. 😀
The paths are absolutely gorgeous! They really do define and pull the whole garden space together. Beautiful job!
I plant up the devil strip every year. I use succulents, grasses, some barberry, and sedums. I'm hoping to add amsonia this year because it looks great when you the wind is blowing and turns a beautiful color in fall. You need really tough plants there, because it's drier there and really hot, and a pit stop for dogs unless deterred by fragrant and spiky plants. I grew Russian sage for a few years there too but it didn't love it there. Just think super tough plants for that area that don't block the view when backing out of the driveway.
I've only found you last September/October and you are my go to Channel for everything gardening. I look forward to 10 years of catchup 🤣🤣 You're journey sounds amazing, you are doing so well and a inspiration. Stay well and keep enjoying it. Xx
How about doing a permaculture-style food forest?
And yes I wholeheartedly support you putting in a native plant garden in your parking strip!
I love your pest proofed garlic. I planted Garlic for the first time this year, and the squirrels will not stop digging in all my raised beds! :( Its my first time with a garden at this home, so this is definitely a lesson learned for me for next year. But, good news, several of my cloves survived all their digging, and I should still get a decent garlic group come springs (as long as we stop getting all this raaaaain!).
Not quite an OG but I found your houseplant videos pre-Covid and stuck around for the rest. Excited to see houseplants again and for all the other exciting stuff in store!
Sounds like an amazing year ahead. Can't wait to see what native plants you get for that strip in front of your house. I like going to Neel's Nursery for my CA natives. They are so knowledgeable and kind there. Epic Gardening has all grown up!!!
You should seriously consider a deep wood chip mulch for your chickens. I started out about 3 years ago with a flock (12 hens with a rooster added last year) and put down about 12 inches of wood chips in their run. It's like a carbon diaper for their nitrogen rich poop and they are constantly scratching and turning it. If you dig down in my run now, there is amazing compost. The best part is that there is almost zero maintenance and absolutely no odor. The wood chips (from chipdrop) suck up everything and use the chickens for tillage.
The Homestead is looking great Kevin... Love the recent improvements both aesthetically and functionally. The upcoming changes to the main channel make a lot of sense and I'll be watching and learning. I've already purchased some of my Botanical Seeds for the year at my local nursery of choice (Yamagami's), but requested a catalog as well and look forward to receiving that in the coming days. Onward and upward my friend.
Appreciate you supporting local!
Eric, to quote the advice given to me by a friend: 'Your health is your wealth'. So everything begins with being healthy. Love the changes in the garden layout. You are major league, so the new look adds to your credibility. You are looking forward for your own and your teams success. I am wishing you the best.
I just love that there’s people like you, all over the world, taking on these projects. I have 3 acres and am planning a food forest. Still in the ‘research’ stage so I’m going to enjoy following your journey 😊🙋🏽♀️🙏🏽
Yes! Would love to see a pollinator wildflower planting on your hellstrip!! Awesome can’t wait to see that!
I can barely keep up with the garden, I can't even imagine all that you deal with on top of that! I don't know how long I've been following, but it's been many years, and I've taken so much inspiration from you (and Jacques, of course). Really looking forward to all the new content, and keep taking care of yourself!
Both you and the garden/pond/dough proofing house looking very fit. I have to admit i'm one of the pandemic viewers although I've gardened my entire life. This and one other channel showed me that gardening/growing things could be an art as well as practical thing. It also has helped me learn to relax. It was almost like an excuse to have fun and vibe out while also feeling like i was "working."
Wow Kevin, really greatful for the insight you share and the depth to which you share your inner thoughts and processes with your followers. I look forward the milestones you and EPIC cross in 2024.
Seasons change, we change and thing are changing all around us. Change means new growth and new opportunities for you Kevin. Here's wishing you all the best this year.❤
Looking forward to the changes on the channel as I’m sure you come up with great ideas. I have to suggest if you are adding fruit trees to look into mangoes. I’m in South Florida zone 10B and I’ve had a couple of mangoes for years until I discovered how many varieties are actually out there. I’m up over 50 different varieties now. There are some excellent varieties that will excel in SoCal and will not require a bunch of pruning with the different climate you have from us. Appreciate all your hard work as I learned a lot from the channel going back to before the pandemic. My garden is full of birdies raised beds and tree surrounds. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Kevin , I have watched you since you started with your small garden on the side of the house. You have done very well. Thank you for all the tips. And keep grounded. Love your video with your brother. I can't wait to see his garden in the summer. I have been waiting to see some videos with apple Trees . I purchased two last year, and I want to make sure they do well.
Great videos ❤ 🍎 🍏 🍎 please 🙏
Very nice! I love patch ways in a garden. It keeps the garden look neat and clean. You feel relax walking thru it. 😊
I have loved your first channel since 2020 when I got layed off work and decided to get a hobby . Watching you garden got me excited about gardening and I have followed you since then. I have had some great harvests and appreciate you showing your fight with bugs so my frustration isn't taking over my joy. Thanks for all the information and help.
That is awesome!