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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2021
  • Aquaponics combines two growing methods, aquaculture and hydroponics, to create a self-contained, well-balanced ecosystem. Fish are fed and raised in a tank and as gravity pulls the wastewater through a hydroponic garden, bacteria feed on the waste, breaking it down into essential nutrients for the plants to grow. The system then returns the cleaned water back to the fish reservoir so the process can begin again.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 15 тис.

  • @Wildblxxd
    @Wildblxxd 3 роки тому +20228

    Dude, needs to turn this into his own UA-cam channel. People would love it simply because he’s got a magnanimous personality!

    • @andrewyeap4904
      @andrewyeap4904 3 роки тому +296

      Go check the description my dude

    • @jasonsharpbucks
      @jasonsharpbucks 3 роки тому +146

      ua-cam.com/channels/dU6O4JjaL_jXtie6GzKkow.html

    • @phyllisstein1837
      @phyllisstein1837 3 роки тому +126

      he's a great ambassador for novice gardening.

    • @erickm119
      @erickm119 3 роки тому +32

      @@jasonsharpbucks Thanks

    • @ozzmann3217
      @ozzmann3217 3 роки тому +58

      Agreed and the subject is something we all should look more into for self sufficiency

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 9 місяців тому +1131

    Over 9.3 million views. I'm so blown away, my friends. Thank you, Paragraphic, for telling such an amazing story and for yall, the WORLD, for embracing it the way you have. I'm truly humbled.
    Well, please keep sharing it and spreading the wonderful world of sustainable gardening, and continue to plant that first seed so that together we'll grow.
    Have a great one, my friends!

    • @MichaelCasanovaMusic
      @MichaelCasanovaMusic 9 місяців тому +16

      This was awesome, brother. Love your set up.
      I'm about to go to college for marine science with an aquaculture focus and this was really inspiring

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 9 місяців тому +14

      @MichaelCasanovaMusic thank you, and the best of luck to you and your future journeys brother!

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 9 місяців тому

      @@jsjr2485 I have a channel with the answers :)

    • @CapitalP177
      @CapitalP177 8 місяців тому +1

      Sending hugs

    • @A.Rare.Sapphire.
      @A.Rare.Sapphire. 8 місяців тому +3

      Mad love from 🇹🇹🇹🇹 love your charisma!

  • @moblack5883
    @moblack5883 Рік тому +573

    “Without them I am nothing with them I am everything “
    Man that was soul touching

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Рік тому +17

      I swear by it everyday❤️💚

    • @ED1TiME
      @ED1TiME 4 місяці тому +3

      Naaaaah i see your son mean mugging 😂

    • @justthe2ofusindempines
      @justthe2ofusindempines 2 місяці тому

      Totally heart felt over here❤ This is something humanity has lost- real true compassion and giving gratitude where it’s due. What a great guy!

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +2476

    Holy Cow 6 million views and rising. Thank you for this amazing opportunity THE PARAGRAPHIC and thank all of you for enjoying the journey with us!
    You all ROCK!

    • @Johnsonsfamilyadventures
      @Johnsonsfamilyadventures 2 роки тому +20

      Peace Good brother!! I live outside of Atlanta on about 5 acres. I need help doing solar

    • @lightup6751
      @lightup6751 2 роки тому +33

      You are an inspiration. Your passion and your love for what you do is changing people’s minds, helping others and infectious. I want you to know that you are awesome for making a difference. Bless you and your family

    • @Johnsonsfamilyadventures
      @Johnsonsfamilyadventures 2 роки тому +6

      @@lightup6751 facts

    • @karlkelly9005
      @karlkelly9005 2 роки тому +18

      You need your youtube channel

    • @ryannave8997
      @ryannave8997 2 роки тому +4

      PLEASE help me understand why to use tilapia instead of channel cats!!!

  • @NeverNotMaking
    @NeverNotMaking 2 роки тому +2696

    This guy is a natural teacher and so comfortable in front of the camera. He needs his own TV show.

    • @1206chaos
      @1206chaos 2 роки тому +33

      That’s for sure. He’s a natural in front of the camera.

    • @lafondawilliams
      @lafondawilliams 2 роки тому +18

      Id sub to that

    • @onemuslim9313
      @onemuslim9313 2 роки тому +29

      He has a UA-cam channel check the description

    • @christinalaw3375
      @christinalaw3375 2 роки тому +9

      Gonna be handy when covid mutate to zombie virus, I hate supply run with zombies chasing, prefer to grow my own food.

    • @smoothcriminal4038
      @smoothcriminal4038 2 роки тому +13

      @@christinalaw3375 Come on back to reality buddy.

  • @elenawaterman1269
    @elenawaterman1269 Рік тому +275

    “Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating! It’s one of the most exciting things…” This genuinely made me tear up. I have so much respect for this man and the love/joy he holds in his heart 💖

  • @ShortboyKennel
    @ShortboyKennel Рік тому +170

    Brotha you remind me of me. I’m 38 from the hood and I learned how to garden in a 2 year program here in Nashville Tennessee after I got out of prison. It changed my view of life and I fell in love with gardening . I still garden conventional in soil but I check all my ph levels nitrogen ect now you have inspired me to build my own hydroponics system as well. God bless you and your family and hopefully we can follow you on your own UA-cam now or eventually 🙏🏼

  • @nuhalao
    @nuhalao Рік тому +36

    That man is 50 years old and he looks and act like he is in his twenties! It’s good to have passion and love and spirit, doing things you love.

  • @Damnisuck
    @Damnisuck 3 роки тому +2544

    When he said he was 50 i ran out the door and started building my garden

  • @tachiroakisu5128
    @tachiroakisu5128 3 роки тому +1358

    This dude is the friend everyone wants to have.

    • @GNOBNX
      @GNOBNX 3 роки тому +16

      Everyone who’s decent.

    • @Nick_Lamb
      @Nick_Lamb 3 роки тому +7

      @@GNOBNX
      And everyone who isn't! Even pigs want to be this man's friend.

    • @GNOBNX
      @GNOBNX 3 роки тому +2

      @@Nick_Lamb Okay...

    • @ayushrayoo3624
      @ayushrayoo3624 3 роки тому +1

      @@GNOBNX ur cool

    • @johnjordanakajoejordanwhen2295
      @johnjordanakajoejordanwhen2295 3 роки тому +2

      AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN

  • @emmawilde152
    @emmawilde152 3 місяці тому +10

    Saying he couldn't grow old in an old folks home resonates with me. I shamed my ancestors trying to grow sweet potatoes

  • @fredrocket9
    @fredrocket9 Рік тому +24

    This is what the media, social outlets, should be promoting!! This is American right here. This amazing. Love it!!

  • @diplamatikjuan3595
    @diplamatikjuan3595 3 роки тому +574

    Brother is 50!? Seems that self-grown organic food is working well for him. Respect!

    • @LLCNipsturBrands
      @LLCNipsturBrands 3 роки тому +4

      It’s not the food it’s just his genes

    • @DumpinClipz
      @DumpinClipz 3 роки тому +32

      @@LLCNipsturBrands I can attest to this, my father smokes cigarettes and drinks beer like its going out of style, and up until his 70's people would always guess his age and be off by about 10-20 years. Genetics are a roll of the dice unfortunately, but nurturing yourself is always wise and beneficial.

    • @convolve
      @convolve 3 роки тому +30

      Black don’t crack

    • @pocketthechipmunk9994
      @pocketthechipmunk9994 3 роки тому +16

      For real, if you heard his voice you'd guess that it was a 30yr old

    • @NorthGAoutdoors
      @NorthGAoutdoors 3 роки тому +6

      Dude doesn't look a day over 30

  • @wednesdayadams1984
    @wednesdayadams1984 3 роки тому +582

    This man needs a PBS gardening show! He has such a positive upbeat attitude when delivering a lot of information

    • @SassyLeeHillius
      @SassyLeeHillius Рік тому +2

      Your absolutely right he is so kind sharing his story but very knowledgeable and has great experiences and diversity he needs his own show for sure ✌️👊🤙🏻

  • @briannasteele6074
    @briannasteele6074 9 місяців тому +40

    This man is so blessed and humble…..his kids will cherish his legacy. Thank God for men like this.

  • @brodyd9800
    @brodyd9800 Рік тому +47

    You really should do a Master Class on all of this. It's an income stream within itself. I saw this and said to myself, this man and his family are role models and could be teachers of the people who are looking to be viably self sustaining, but just don't know how. Brother you are the blueprint. This world doesn't need more huge farms. We need family farms like this. My name is Brody and it is inspiring to watch you and your family actually make a change. Respect and thank you.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Рік тому +3

      I do :)

    • @jamelglover6617
      @jamelglover6617 9 місяців тому

      ​@@togetherwegrow8340genius hope u do consultation n set up to help newbies. where r u located

  • @bourbonbear218
    @bourbonbear218 3 роки тому +2083

    If everyone had a friend like him the world would be a vastly better place.

  • @chef_vintag3595
    @chef_vintag3595 3 роки тому +717

    “Without them I am nothing with them I am everything” powerful brother.

    • @camsky376
      @camsky376 3 роки тому +22

      Respect for a father who teaches his kids to live healthy.👊🏼

    • @Janine36k
      @Janine36k 3 роки тому +4

      💕 Love that Dad love! It's beautiful man!

    • @Kronos0999
      @Kronos0999 3 роки тому

      @@Janine36k He's married. Don't get thirsty

    • @Janine36k
      @Janine36k 3 роки тому +8

      @@Kronos0999 , I think you misunderstood one parent to another. By far, there's no need to be thirsty here. 🤷🏾‍♀️
      Having read other similar comments, I'm not sure why you aren't gatekeeping other commenters. They are equally enthusiastic and supportive.

    • @studiomansion7942
      @studiomansion7942 3 роки тому +3

      IKR 😭

  • @kalash405
    @kalash405 7 місяців тому +17

    هناك من يجتهد في تخريب الكوكب و هناك من يجتهد ليكون الكوكب بخير . أنشروا السلام والمعرفة التي تساهم في المنفعة العامة. أنت إنسان نموذجي .

  • @cbanks17
    @cbanks17 6 місяців тому +13

    This dude's energy is off the charts wholesome.

  • @starbrightinfinity3329
    @starbrightinfinity3329 3 роки тому +986

    Man, can we just stop and talk about his glow for a sec? He is just beaming with joy. As a gardener I know exactly where he’s coming from, but what’s even better is how he relates to his animals. He’s a true steward!

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 3 роки тому +24

      You rock Joshua!

    • @stuartdubbs9605
      @stuartdubbs9605 3 роки тому +14

      It's amazing what people can do when they find themselves and their purposes in life. Makes me happy to see

    • @ChapterMasterADO
      @ChapterMasterADO 3 роки тому +5

      Steward :). This word made me happy

    • @icecoldrugby
      @icecoldrugby 3 роки тому +4

      When you love what you do....
      This guy is absolutely stoked about what he does.

    • @mistersimorgh1537
      @mistersimorgh1537 3 роки тому +4

      Theres a special place in heaven for good stewards

  • @josephcarr-moore9320
    @josephcarr-moore9320 3 роки тому +2529

    Love this dude’s attitude. We need more people like this. Awesome

    • @walterbudd721
      @walterbudd721 3 роки тому +9

      Agreed

    • @cristopherrobles2869
      @cristopherrobles2869 3 роки тому +10

      This is true and if more people wore like this we would be a better place for sure

    • @ike8962
      @ike8962 3 роки тому +21

      Unfortunately the government hates people like these.

    • @TheColumbiakid
      @TheColumbiakid 3 роки тому +6

      If the cops come to his house hes for getting shot

    • @cliffordmoselina800
      @cliffordmoselina800 3 роки тому +7

      Much agreed! I want to be his friend!

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 3 місяці тому +4

    Hola fam! Much love to paragraphic and to each and every one of you for viewing. We're about to surpass 10 million views! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    Plant that first seed and
    Together We Grow!

  • @ricardorangel3241
    @ricardorangel3241 11 місяців тому +52

    Love this guy’s energy. We need more of his positivity in the world.

  • @souderyabbas3732
    @souderyabbas3732 2 роки тому +639

    20% people in these comments talking about Aquaponics system.
    80% talking about how genuine and nice the dude is. ❤️

    • @pierevojzola9737
      @pierevojzola9737 2 роки тому +2

      Hi, the Twenty- Eighty Rule wins every time. Look it up, it’s amazing just like Mrs. Murphy’s Rule. Those two rules have followed me all my life!! Cheers mate. Harera

    • @hellekenskyggespiller1311
      @hellekenskyggespiller1311 2 роки тому

      That’s because he is way better than his aquaponics.

    • @MsEmworld
      @MsEmworld 2 роки тому

      Goes to show how the human personality can just about sell even the most mudane thing! Its about "connecting" then the rest is his-tory!😄

    • @atomicplaygirl5743
      @atomicplaygirl5743 2 роки тому

      He seems genuinely nice, invested, a hard worker, dedicated to his family, and he's doing what he can to be self sufficient. What isn't there to love? What a terrific guy, God bless him.

    • @herrediterduri3333
      @herrediterduri3333 2 роки тому

      No, it's 90% people making this about themselves and their story.

  • @lexnite22
    @lexnite22 2 роки тому +591

    He's aged 50 but has the energy of a 30yr old, we need more people like him with his outlook.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +20

      Much appreciated my friend!

    • @albertpen1508
      @albertpen1508 2 роки тому +8

      You're fifty!??

    • @status0
      @status0 2 роки тому +13

      Not only is he high energy, I could believe he is even age 27-30!

    • @jesusrosefromthedead8017
      @jesusrosefromthedead8017 2 роки тому +10

      Dude I legit thought he was 30 years old too !

    • @Alcyeragraeth
      @Alcyeragraeth 2 роки тому +4

      Sheesh, I'm 30 and I don't have anywhere near that amount of energy

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 11 місяців тому +107

    Thank you so much for a wonderful job Paragraphic. I hope you all are enjoying their continued incredible content. NOBODY tells a story like PARAGRAPHIC my friends!

    • @xxsoulpatchxx3362
      @xxsoulpatchxx3362 10 місяців тому +4

      You are an inspiration and you have done your homework. You have an awesome setup, your back yard looks beautiful! Your food has to be on another level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 9 місяців тому

      @@xxsoulpatchxx3362 my honor my friend :)

    • @spiritualaligning8781
      @spiritualaligning8781 4 місяці тому +1

      Can any crop grow with this 12 inch deep lava rock hydroponics? Or is it only for crops whom roots can be submerged in water?

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 4 місяці тому

      @@spiritualaligning8781 great question! We grew root vegetables, carrots, turnips as well

    • @mac3695
      @mac3695 4 місяці тому

      ​@togetherwegrow8340 Is it possible to do a hydroponic system with an in ground pond?

  • @codwigI
    @codwigI Місяць тому +2

    Charles Collins, you sir, are an inspiration.
    Love what you're doing, teaching your kids to follow after you. Shalom.

  • @johnmchenry3854
    @johnmchenry3854 3 роки тому +702

    This guy’s sheer passion for aquaponics is not only infectious, but he is able to explain these concepts so well that even me, a complete noobie, can understand and get inspired to start! Cheers brother.

    • @yeoshenghong4802
      @yeoshenghong4802 3 роки тому +2

      For the problem with his fish farming he didn't use chlorine to treat water?

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 3 роки тому +6

      @@yeoshenghong4802 we didn't :)

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks John! Sorry I'm just seeing this.

    • @bobcleary9593
      @bobcleary9593 2 роки тому +1

      I second that as well I appreciate you my Brother, and thank you for inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone and not to be intimidated of all the information! God Bless you and your Family ✌️

    • @christinalaw3375
      @christinalaw3375 2 роки тому +1

      Whelp, guess Elon Musk has to eat fish and vege on Mars, less he engineered some underwater pig and chicken. lol

  • @Tom-kl7qs
    @Tom-kl7qs 3 роки тому +371

    Those kids are beyond blessed to have that man as their father. Not gonna lie I'm kinda jealous lol.

    • @MichaelLee-nn9fo
      @MichaelLee-nn9fo 3 роки тому +40

      let us not be “jealous” rather be inspired to get up and do the same thing

    • @lilbacon7777
      @lilbacon7777 3 роки тому +10

      @@MichaelLee-nn9fo Amen lol.

    • @punpun2607
      @punpun2607 3 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelLee-nn9fo you don't get it bro

  • @Dnrjhn7
    @Dnrjhn7 6 місяців тому +17

    If this Guy was a salesman, I'd buy everything he will offer to me. What a passionate, enthusiasm and exciting, Guy! I gotta start planting tomorrow and set up something like this with little savings that I have. Godbless you, Man!

  • @DB-rv6uw
    @DB-rv6uw 3 роки тому +263

    I don’t think people understand how incredible it is to be self sustainable.

    • @johnjordanakajoejordanwhen2295
      @johnjordanakajoejordanwhen2295 3 роки тому +8

      I think the saying is that supermarkets only carry the three-day Supply if people completely understood that they would understand how important it is to be more self-sustaining this guy is a Super Trooper of sustainability in my book I realize that not all people can do what he is doing but his concept of doing something rubs off on a person this guy needs his own channel

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 2 роки тому +9

      No vegetable tastes as good as the ones you grow for yourself….

    • @Andreas-gh6is
      @Andreas-gh6is 2 роки тому

      I think he actually has a day job...

    • @bigbossadidoss8678
      @bigbossadidoss8678 2 роки тому

      He isn’t self sustaining. Where is he getting the fish food? Where is he getting the lava rocks? Where is he getting the soil base? The coconut fibers? The replacement batteries? The wiring? Nobody will ever be self sustaining. Not in today’s world, not unless MANY people die and society collapses.

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 2 роки тому +11

      @@bigbossadidoss8678 if he grows all the right things on his property, the fish food can be grown there.

  • @corydaddydoras
    @corydaddydoras 2 роки тому +797

    This man has more charisma, energy and passion than 99% of the people I've ever met, absolutely laud his zeal and humility, and it really makes you wonder how great the world would be if there were a few more people like him.

    • @anthonywhite7032
      @anthonywhite7032 2 роки тому +16

      This is great now in Africa its going to be the only way to live i am a 65 year old man and i shared this with my family in Zimbabwe and South Africa thank you so much

    • @meat.
      @meat. 2 роки тому +3

      This is kind of an exaggerated comment. I feel like most people in the world have the potential to have this kind of charisma. Just people don’t always have things to be smiling about lol

    • @unbearabull
      @unbearabull 2 роки тому +1

      @@meat. I'm very happy. I don't have charisma.

    • @fanelemtshali8847
      @fanelemtshali8847 2 роки тому

      He just made me want a pig

    • @fanelemtshali8847
      @fanelemtshali8847 2 роки тому

      @@anthonywhite7032 so we in the same country , I am thinking Northern Cape

  • @MinusStatue11
    @MinusStatue11 Рік тому +14

    Being someone who actually grew up in the ghetto, with a single mom, and no guidance. I relate to this video so hard. I'm glad you mentioned you sucked at it in the beginning, because I do too. lol But I'm willing to keep trying and learn new things to help not only myself. But those around me and the land on which it stands. Thank you pimp, for sharing your wisdom.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Рік тому +2

      I hope everyone reads your comment. This is EVERYTHING!

    • @MinusStatue11
      @MinusStatue11 Рік тому +1

      @@togetherwegrow8340 Thank you pimp, may we all find our way!

  • @A_Crystal_Rose
    @A_Crystal_Rose 8 місяців тому +8

    I love how excited he is speaking about this, I could really watch this as a series with a slight chance of me ever starting Aquaponics.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 8 місяців тому

      I truly love it!! We're still inventing awesome stuff 😁😁

  • @alohaletsplay7101
    @alohaletsplay7101 2 роки тому +442

    I feel like this guy would make an absolutely amazing horticulture teacher, teaching aquaponics.
    His positive attitude is infectious :)

  • @cjrubio7131
    @cjrubio7131 2 роки тому +621

    Without them, I'd be nothing. With them, I am everything. A father's humble words.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +31

      I mean it with all my heart

    • @mysticxjuice6612
      @mysticxjuice6612 2 роки тому +5

      @@togetherwegrow8340 you guys are amazing, good on you 👏👏

    • @drail7
      @drail7 2 роки тому +3

      That how I feel about Jesus. Without him I am nothing, with him I can do anything.

  • @joebufford2972
    @joebufford2972 Рік тому +25

    It is so refreshing to see yet another person so passionate about growing and self-sustaining systems. He gets a a+ in my book 👍🐖🐓🥇

  • @zZzabi
    @zZzabi 4 місяці тому +2

    his kid are so lucky to have a standup parent as he is, i hope all is well for him and his family.

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse 2 роки тому +5945

    This guy is so passionate really makes you feel that anyone can do it. I'd love to try one day.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +52

      I promise you got this!

    • @DeniaLol
      @DeniaLol 2 роки тому +14

      There’s a huge amount of resources for 3D Printed hydroponic equipment

    • @justnd2582
      @justnd2582 2 роки тому +5

      Well I definitely didn't expect to see Angus here

    • @thomascarruthers4397
      @thomascarruthers4397 2 роки тому +6

      This is the video I didn’t know I needed and now love.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +6

      @@thomascarruthers4397 awesome!

  • @15minsago81
    @15minsago81 3 роки тому +404

    “I’d rather watch grass grow. Here’s the thing have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freakin exhilarating” love that energy and wish there were more people like him in the world

    • @Big_Dai
      @Big_Dai 3 роки тому

      He's probably just crazy or depressed.. or both

    • @christine9615
      @christine9615 3 роки тому +2

      I totaly agree! He's awesome, I wish he was my neighbor

    • @erikv1974
      @erikv1974 3 роки тому +14

      @@Big_Dai what...?

    • @TheFreshPeddler
      @TheFreshPeddler 3 роки тому +1

      Have you ever watched grass grow...on weed?

    • @madkiss8017
      @madkiss8017 3 роки тому +2

      Africa and india all like this small land owners trying to feed them selves and others without big blood sucking zionist companies and banks

  • @justinsampler5506
    @justinsampler5506 Місяць тому +1

    Love this man. Protect him. The world needs more just like him.

  • @staf0s839
    @staf0s839 9 місяців тому +5

    This dude is so passionate and enthusiastic about it all. Good for him that’s really dope!

  • @hopeclayburnsax9369
    @hopeclayburnsax9369 3 роки тому +277

    “Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating!” Man, this guy is a breath of fresh air. I used to garden and was so happy seeing my ‘plant children’ grow but got too busy with life...now I want to get back into it after watching him.

    • @habbajaba
      @habbajaba 3 роки тому +5

      couldn't agree more it's funny how often you find yourself just staring at the growing plants

    • @ofwolves1532
      @ofwolves1532 2 роки тому +1

      Same, bruh. Same.

    • @switchbranch8411
      @switchbranch8411 2 роки тому +1

      Straight up, I sometimes find myself staring at the plants in the garden

    • @giantking6744
      @giantking6744 2 роки тому

      👍👍

  • @abernard5253
    @abernard5253 2 роки тому +468

    This guy just lifted my spirits and I wasn’t even having a bad day

    • @elieli56
      @elieli56 2 роки тому +7

      Bruuhhh I couldn't describe how this man made me feel so good about living life. You put it perfectly into Word and I can sleep even better tonight kiss my wife and love my life. 🍻😋😁

    • @beefchuck
      @beefchuck 2 роки тому +2

      likewise, so inspired by his message. To the moon!

    • @havilavi472
      @havilavi472 2 роки тому +1

      @@beefchuck Same here

    • @yuxanne.
      @yuxanne. 2 роки тому

      My first thought was, damn these fish would probably be depressed af being crammed in there, if fish are capable of complex emotions like that anyways, ik I would be upset, so I feel some sadness for them, tilapia fillet is really tasty tho ngl

    • @Mrgonzo12ghost
      @Mrgonzo12ghost 2 роки тому +1

      OMG I was thinking the same thing.. it's like I want to hangout with this guy and learn !!

  • @datazndood
    @datazndood 2 роки тому +616

    An applause for his mother for opening up his imagination and letting him explore outside his environment. For expanding his horizon. If He is this way, his mother must be an absolute joy.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +17

      My mommy is the best! (I still call her that) :)

    • @GabrielMartinez-ec1il
      @GabrielMartinez-ec1il 2 роки тому +3

      Cheers to The Divine Feminine!

    • @gregbassett8372
      @gregbassett8372 2 роки тому +3

      @@togetherwegrow8340 absolutely love your energy man. The world is a better place with you in it

    • @davidfuller4110
      @davidfuller4110 2 роки тому +1

      This is brilliant . Growing your garden with little help from Mother Nature.

  • @bop8149
    @bop8149 3 роки тому +446

    His energy is so contagious. God bless and protect him and his family 🤍

    • @hypend1205
      @hypend1205 3 роки тому +3

      Not only his energy but his solar energy as well lol

    • @shannoncolwell4652
      @shannoncolwell4652 3 роки тому +4

      Amen :) Jesus loves you guys!

  • @CNgw
    @CNgw Місяць тому +1

    My only regret is that I can only like this video once. This man's energy is inspirational

  • @Starting321
    @Starting321 8 днів тому +1

    His excitement is powerful!!!

  • @elviebyers2145
    @elviebyers2145 2 роки тому +781

    If he was a school agriculture teacher, every student would like him

    • @meestersecure9060
      @meestersecure9060 2 роки тому +12

      Nah. There's always some clown

    • @levgamespl
      @levgamespl 2 роки тому +1

      Hold on do you learn agriculture in school xD how does it looks like xD

    • @skyemadisyn163
      @skyemadisyn163 2 роки тому +5

      @@levgamespl my high school I went to had an agricultural building with a greenhouse!

    • @JuicyHotzGaming
      @JuicyHotzGaming 2 роки тому +3

      No, there's always students who hate school then will blame the teacher

    • @drecarti912
      @drecarti912 2 роки тому +1

      Bruh I would pull up to help no cap!

  • @MichaelBrown-zp1sf
    @MichaelBrown-zp1sf 2 роки тому +870

    It is indeed refreshing to hear a brother who grew up in the hood speak so passionately and intelligently and enthusiastically about such a positive subject as growing healthy, nutritious and delicious food in a sustainable manner for his family. Your positivity is contagious and you are a good role model not only for other young kids growing up in the hood but for people of all backgrounds and growing up with their own struggles. May God bless you and your family and all of your endeavors.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +45

      This was so touching, thank you Michael!

    • @michaelgoodman5247
      @michaelgoodman5247 2 роки тому +16

      He's from the hood? Damn, that man has done something with himself as he speaks very eloquently, has a major passion and comes across like a upbeat professor. When he mentioned TRex and chickens I knew he was on another level (I went to NCSU where they discovered that TRex / Chicken DNA link).

    • @vincentperiolat4610
      @vincentperiolat4610 2 роки тому +9

      Respect!! it CAN be an amazing life! A plan, effort, and consistency, always required. Before all that, inspiration. Thank you Sir, for inspiring me!
      👍✌️👊

    • @truefacts404
      @truefacts404 2 роки тому +6

      @@togetherwegrow8340 plant the seed start a channel and from that seed the dream you have of more people doing it will grow!!!

    • @BiPolarBear128
      @BiPolarBear128 2 роки тому +4

      I agree , this is a guy blazing his own trail and steering right clear of stereotypes .. refreshing and inspiring

  • @rafaelnavarro5522
    @rafaelnavarro5522 11 місяців тому +6

    The love he shows his kids is amazing

  • @cathrynmartin4395
    @cathrynmartin4395 Рік тому +7

    Love the set up - great solution to a "dead" suburban area. I lived in an area in Cincinnati and they used a neighborhood sustainability model from Switzerland - larger fruiting plants (apple, cherry and other fruit trees, blueberry and other smaller bush fruits) are planted in several yards around the neighborhood. Each house planted certain veggies based on the sun and area they had and each year the entire neighborhood shared in the multiple harvests!

  • @Christian-ki5js
    @Christian-ki5js 3 роки тому +417

    Finally, someone using solar energy correctly. Take note people

    • @DianeSchips
      @DianeSchips 2 роки тому +19

      My husband and I looked into solar power - the 'we'll put panels on your roof and save you money' kind. The contract contradicted everything the salesman said. More importantly, why would we get solar power if we can't use it during a power failure? We'll be moving soon. We intend to put in solar power and do it right.

    • @zekejones7259
      @zekejones7259 2 роки тому

      Exactly what I was thinking

    • @user-io5uk7vy2y
      @user-io5uk7vy2y 2 роки тому

      @@zekejones7259 ю б б ю ю Ъ господин был ю бб б б

    • @superhero6297
      @superhero6297 2 роки тому +1

      @@DianeSchips you can store electricity for later bro it’s called a lithium battery lmao

    • @Timodez
      @Timodez 2 роки тому

      Bruhh get that government propaganda out your ass

  • @MyCoolFish
    @MyCoolFish 2 роки тому +741

    I don’t know if he realizes it, but this man is a role model…

  • @markpalmer1951
    @markpalmer1951 2 дні тому

    His voice u can just hear the passion and joy.
    I haven’t talked like that about my job in years

  • @jeraldgarner1636
    @jeraldgarner1636 8 місяців тому +10

    As a science major with a similar childhood, I love this guy’s presentation, energy, how he communicates and his vision! It’s where we all need to head as well as advancing in technology. Merged nature with tech and free-your family and yourself! Would be great if there was an entire city of families and people like this working together.

  • @derekdakan2716
    @derekdakan2716 2 роки тому +161

    "Have you ever watched grass grow? It's freaking amazing!"
    Lol! I'm sold!

    • @knucklesskinner253
      @knucklesskinner253 2 роки тому +2

      Don’t grow grass, grow plants that are indigenous to your state. people in Cali could stop their water crisis if they didn’t care so much about grass. Imagine if they all just planted their own native plants that are resistant to drought.

    • @albrayne9770
      @albrayne9770 2 роки тому

      @@knucklesskinner253 Yeah of course but you get that he was a saying that to change ones perspective of gardening right? He didn't really say to plant grass

    • @ricomon35
      @ricomon35 2 роки тому

      @@knucklesskinner253 @r/whoosh ;)

  • @evanpc7002
    @evanpc7002 3 роки тому +270

    So this is what happiness looks like

  • @roythurston7799
    @roythurston7799 11 місяців тому +7

    I was looking for information on raising prawns & ended up here . No regrets ! Brother this was a joy to watch & your enthusiasm is through & makes anybody exited about farming . Everything seems sustainable & well thought out . Self sufficiency is a must nowadays & farming is the future. Nice video with lots of information & inspiration.

  • @orianaspiderowl769
    @orianaspiderowl769 3 місяці тому +1

    "I was so bad when we first started that I couldn't grow old in an old folks home." 🤣 Maan I gotta remember that one!!😂❤🎉

  • @michaelsw0rd
    @michaelsw0rd 2 роки тому +338

    If everyone had this guys energy, the world would be in a lot better place.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 2 роки тому +8

      Many thanks my friend!

    • @TheOnetimeshawty
      @TheOnetimeshawty 2 роки тому

      Aint that the truth

    • @alcaldealer8515
      @alcaldealer8515 2 роки тому

      If everyone grew their own stuff, had animals too. I’d bet anything this would would be a better place. ☮️ and ❤️
      Great video

    • @anabrandontaing4115
      @anabrandontaing4115 2 роки тому +1

      Electric company will go out business for sure🤪🤪

    • @yahyaali658
      @yahyaali658 2 роки тому

      You need assholes everyone being nice wouldn't work

  • @jesseb1677
    @jesseb1677 2 роки тому +431

    "Here's the thing; have you ever watched grass grow?... It's incredible!" ... I love this guy.

  • @lynnitrobe
    @lynnitrobe 8 місяців тому +2

    The VIBES ARE STONG in this one!! Keep sending out that positive energy, Papa Plant Man! Papa Ponics! The AquaPONIC Man! :D

  • @justacentrist4147
    @justacentrist4147 Рік тому +1

    Anyone trying to make themself self-sufficient gets mad respect in my book. Even if you're only supplementing your food suplie, that's extra cash in the bank.

  • @paulocaetano3243
    @paulocaetano3243 2 роки тому +698

    I was watching this thinking this man was like 30-odd years. "i'm 50 years old" you what?!!? he has the positivity and energy of a 20 year old. Great project, great mindset, great execution. Keep up the good work!

  • @novacane7942
    @novacane7942 3 роки тому +697

    Charles: “And this is New Zealand spinach, well in New Zealand it’s just known as...”
    Me: “Spina-“
    Charles: “Ice plant”
    Me: “Oh”

  • @loopthejoy
    @loopthejoy 3 дні тому

    Couldn't grow old in an old folks home😂😂😂 that's my gardening experience right now! So inspired about the tilapia!

  • @Ronnye40
    @Ronnye40 Рік тому +3

    WOW! By just reading the comments I noticed that this guy really has an impact on a lot of people. Not to mention myself. I would love to show my kids how beneficial it would be to live this type of lifestyle.

  • @tristank9821
    @tristank9821 3 роки тому +221

    The mood that this guy is giving off is just too pure. It's so nice to just listen to him talk so enthusiastically about the gardening and makes me want to make one myself on my patio.

    • @StumpfForFreedom
      @StumpfForFreedom 2 роки тому +4

      Dude has a wife, kids, and an awesome high tech garden. I believe this is what is referred to as "The American Dream."

  • @drh5779
    @drh5779 3 роки тому +228

    He joked about he couldn't grow old in an old folks home period after finding out he's 50! I'm convinced he can't grow old at all. Great video awesome person

  • @HeavenestStCyr
    @HeavenestStCyr Рік тому +2

    Thanks for laying out the concepts of the whole thing 1:00 - 2:30

  • @laurelosborne8984
    @laurelosborne8984 Рік тому +4

    I LOVE this guy’s energy!!! I wonder if he has thought about going back to the hoods and sharing his knowledge and setting up urban farms???!!!

  • @ako5816
    @ako5816 3 роки тому +270

    The guy looks younger than me but has 20 years on me. I love how passionate he is about this.

    • @nathan-ls8yw
      @nathan-ls8yw 3 роки тому +2

      @OJ Moran really? i thiught he’s 30

    • @thebulat4139
      @thebulat4139 3 роки тому

      @@nathan-ls8yw i think he looks little older because of the beard.

    • @LarryVasquez82
      @LarryVasquez82 3 роки тому +1

      @@nathan-ls8yw he's 50 i think

    • @emteespace
      @emteespace 3 роки тому +1

      Black don't crack.

  • @malvinacraig7853
    @malvinacraig7853 3 роки тому +521

    It’s hard not to like a guy who named his pig Kevin

    • @foundoutdoors2412
      @foundoutdoors2412 3 роки тому +34

      Was that a play on words like Kevin Bacon

    • @IronHide3910
      @IronHide3910 3 роки тому +5

      @@foundoutdoors2412 if so, it’s genius

    • @mackcasey5905
      @mackcasey5905 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂

    • @samuelgamato971
      @samuelgamato971 3 роки тому

      @@foundoutdoors2412 🤣🤣🤣

    • @worlore1651
      @worlore1651 3 роки тому +4

      I named my female red tail boa constrictor kevin lmao

  • @YACO89
    @YACO89 Місяць тому +1

    We don't need more people like him, we need to be like him.

  • @user-ss7sf6lb4h
    @user-ss7sf6lb4h 3 місяці тому +1

    Brotha you remind me of me. I’m 38 from the hood and I learned how to garden in a 2 year program here in Nashville Tennessee after I got out of prison. It changed my view of life and I fell in love with gardening . I still garden conventional in soil but I check all my ph levels nitrogen ect now you have inspired me to build my own hydroponics system as well. God bless you and your family and hopefully we can follow you on your own UA-cam now or eventually

  • @hectormunoz6052
    @hectormunoz6052 3 роки тому +209

    This man has got to be one of the coolest cats i have ever seen on UA-cam . his positivity is off the chart

  • @LFKGooner
    @LFKGooner 3 роки тому +188

    Man this guy's enthusiasm and positivity is just contagious. What a legend!

  • @maevemredmond
    @maevemredmond 9 місяців тому +8

    This was so full of knowledge, hope and inspiration ❤what an incredible life they've made for themselves and what an incredible person Charles is!

  • @ilovegreen0150
    @ilovegreen0150 4 місяці тому +1

    He is the cool science teacher I never had❤️❤️my son did aqua ponics in HighSchool, said teacher was “boring “😂

  • @brittoncarlile2786
    @brittoncarlile2786 2 роки тому +130

    "Have you ever watched grass grow, cause it's freaking exhilarating!"
    -This man

  • @presidentresident
    @presidentresident 3 роки тому +210

    From his sense of humor, to his intelligence, to his love of pigs, I like absolutely everything about this guy.

  • @Thirteenretro_
    @Thirteenretro_ 8 місяців тому +9

    Where you located? Are you open for mentorship?

  • @jdrei5080
    @jdrei5080 9 місяців тому +1

    Your Mum said all things good cos look at you. You are wonderful, a humanitarian 😊

  • @pradeepjairam1881
    @pradeepjairam1881 3 роки тому +210

    Man is 50 looking like he's in his 30s truly inspirational

    • @Azaghal1988
      @Azaghal1988 3 роки тому +9

      Just thought the same, How is it possible that he only looks 5-10years older than his Kids.

    • @marlak4203
      @marlak4203 2 роки тому +5

      oh wow. He is? Only the beard gives him age. Wow. Very good.

    • @gdesatyavrata
      @gdesatyavrata 2 роки тому +6

      Well we know that he's happy, and that would probably be the reason why he looks younger than his age, happiness

    • @anxiousbear6840
      @anxiousbear6840 2 роки тому +1

      Shit im 30 and i dont look that good XD

    • @juelzd7172
      @juelzd7172 2 роки тому +2

      He’s eating healthy organic food keeping him looking good. Props to the man

  • @zyo678
    @zyo678 2 роки тому +212

    Me being from the hood and coming across this to see a brother doing something like this is inspiring! Really opened my mind💡💯

  • @chrisignacio1791
    @chrisignacio1791 Рік тому +2

    Can’t Deny This Man’s Energy is Very Uplifting ❤

  • @nelsonianb1289
    @nelsonianb1289 9 місяців тому +1

    I love this guy. Hope he is well. Glad hes a dad.

  • @xochblue
    @xochblue 3 роки тому +114

    I think he has the healthiest, most robust veggies I've ever seen in an aquaponics set up

  • @nefi2382
    @nefi2382 3 роки тому +113

    He so cool he wears a sweater and beanie in the desert 🏜

    • @c.d.mcswain8745
      @c.d.mcswain8745 3 роки тому

      It gets cold in the desert at night.

    • @aboutthegiggins4236
      @aboutthegiggins4236 3 роки тому +1

      @@c.d.mcswain8745 but they filmed this in the day

    • @edi1mex
      @edi1mex 3 роки тому +3

      It keeps you hydrated longer

    • @nefi2382
      @nefi2382 3 роки тому +1

      @HypeManMike ik right 😂

  • @FlatChest
    @FlatChest 8 місяців тому +3

    I love your energy talking about it what you love and how you motivate 🥹🫶🏼✨ thank you

  • @BobbyHickey
    @BobbyHickey 9 місяців тому +2

    A shining star! Nothing more I can say that hasn't already been said here. I agree with all that see a passionate, loving, beautiful soul!

  • @ailove313
    @ailove313 Рік тому +2

    They really make it themselves. Look at how fluent he talk.

  • @bryanpinto4051
    @bryanpinto4051 Рік тому +1

    family is everything. Every child needs a father in their lives. Many blessings to you young man. May the power bless you.

  • @Sheenoobie
    @Sheenoobie 2 роки тому +91

    This is the type of person that could actually motivate people to want to do better and to actually change things. Loving these videos every since the mushroom one popped up the other night

    • @PARAGRAPHIC
      @PARAGRAPHIC  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Matty! More are in the works

    • @isorokudono
      @isorokudono 2 роки тому

      Not MEL BAY AND HIS BOOK SQUARE FOOT GARDENING FROM A BILLION YEARS AGO??????????? I mean, you don't know anything yo.

  • @devalonian
    @devalonian Рік тому +478

    I have watched this video through at least 3 times and I still get chills at 6 minutes when he is speaking about his children and says, "Without them I'd be nothing and with them I am everything." Just a beautiful moment.

    • @tabithajones108
      @tabithajones108 Рік тому +9

      I would thumbs up this comment a millions times if i could.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Рік тому +21

      This means the world to me. I almost lost my wife and daughter in a car accident last week. I'm still shook over it. My wife is still recovering. Thankfully she's still with us. All of the money in the world couldn't prevent that moment from happening, I'll never forget that feeling of helplessness. Love your family my friend. They're everything.

    • @ianantoinerobinson715
      @ianantoinerobinson715 Рік тому +6

      @@togetherwegrow8340 that's real words honest and true from the wise, I received it gracefully. In Jesus name may you and all your family be protected my brother. Amen.

    • @moblack5883
      @moblack5883 Рік тому +1

      The best part of the video !

    • @Mr.BallerVr
      @Mr.BallerVr 11 місяців тому +1

      Me too ❤

  • @JeromeADavis
    @JeromeADavis 11 місяців тому +1

    This guy has an infectious personality.

  • @jaconni
    @jaconni Рік тому +1

    This guy is a G - a Gardener! Goals! 50 yrs old?? What an inspiration! I wish we all grew what we wanted to eat and sustain off of.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Рік тому +2

      Right on right on!!

    • @jaconni
      @jaconni Рік тому

      @@togetherwegrow8340 ✨✌🏼🪴🥬🥒🌽🌶️🐟🤘🏼✨

  • @gregjerome5322
    @gregjerome5322 2 роки тому +166

    He had me interested from the pigs. Then he showed the size of the plants and I started googling what I need to do this in my backyard. Then
    he said he was 50. Now I'm getting ready to go to home depot this weekend.