How to Start a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden in Your Backyard – Planning
John from www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to a friends house to share his ideas about how to start growing food in her backyard. In this video, John will speak with Mary who desires to grow food in her backyard. John will share his ideas and leave Mary with a plan so that she can start growing food the easiest and best way possible. After watching this episode, you may get some ideas that can help you grow food in your backyard and beyond.
24 Responses to How to Start a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden in Your Backyard – Planning
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i think the colus (hope i spelled right) is a nice edibel plant. they are preety
dogfreakac
November 2, 2012 at 9:50 am
Those who want an attractive yard that produces food may want to read ‘Edible Landscaping’ by Rosalind Creasy. So many ornamental plants are edible & nearly all edible plants are beautiful. This approach will prevent neighbor objections or issues with ordinances that prohibit conventional vegetable gardens in some areas. (The plastic that disintegrated into her soil left chemical residues of some kind; a shame.)
Jefferdaughter
November 2, 2012 at 10:26 am
Soil is a combination of decaying & decayed organic matter AND mineral/rock particles. The organic component of soil varies greatly. In most of Florida, for example, the native soil is mostly sand w/very low levels of organic matter. In other areas the soil is high in clay. Most soils are somewhat to extremely deficient in organic matter/carbon – and will greatly benefit from the addition of compost.
Jefferdaughter
November 2, 2012 at 11:09 am
thank you, john.
LaoSoftware
November 2, 2012 at 11:50 am
Great inspiration for many of us with forgotten, under utilized backyards! A second important use of yard space should be a focus on native plants to support the native bird and pollinator populations. We featured your video today on GreenFlik . . . dot com. Thanks John for your excellent work!
scottgreenflik
November 2, 2012 at 12:20 pm
her jumper looks so warm i want to hug her. John you would be a great freind
YourASlaveWakeUp
November 2, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Nice!
curiosidadesextrano
November 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm
She a sexy cougar
ghostboy679
November 2, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Compost is soil. Compost is decaying and decayed organic matter, decaying and decaying organic matter is also soil. These are the same thing.
happybuddyperson
November 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm
glad you commented. i was just thinking about that watering system and wanted to check it out, but could not remember the name.
nolessthanill
November 2, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Please keep us updated on Mary’s progress. She’s starting from scratch, so it will be interesting to follow…
mhronev
November 2, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Of all the rawdies. This guy is my favorite. Very basic and normal and attainable.
Catfisheyeballs
November 2, 2012 at 3:31 pm
great consulting video John, good seeing you plan out someone else’s gardens..
dianemummvideos
November 2, 2012 at 3:45 pm
I think it would be exciting to make next episode with your friend.. i mean maybe in 3-4 months and then show us how big her advance will be. The people could see.. what is possible when someone just want to do for himself.
KralZltko
November 2, 2012 at 4:24 pm
john, i have been a sub since close to the beginning of your channel. I am very pleased to see your channel finally getting the recognition it has always deserved. You should be proud of yourself and know that your efforts have helped many thousands of people become aware of their health and what they can do to be in charge of what they eat. Kudos to you my friend and i know that i am not alone when i say THANK YOU for all that you do!
1978graham
November 2, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Nice shoes John!
1gotgoodz
November 2, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Fantastic. This has been so informative. Keep up the great work John!
sabatheus
November 2, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Can I plant in a raised bed using compost only? Don’t I need soil also?
QueenSeduire
November 2, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Try Naturalyards out. They have great cedar beds and planters that you can make in any shape and size within a few minutes, and they come with a 15 year warranty. They last forever, so its worth the additional money. They smell really good too. 🙂
Mangina9000
November 2, 2012 at 6:32 pm
will there be follow up’s on how your friends garden progresses John?
freakygeaktwo
November 2, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Very informative. Thanks. I am also wondering about planning how much to grow. I am just beginning to drink a fresh juice at lunch and can feel the health benefits; but now to plan the garden so I can eventually juice my own greens and other produce.
gogogardener
November 2, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Thank you John for posting this video! I am happy for Mary coming forth in her efforts to grow her own food. I surely hope this video inspires others to want to do the very same thing! Good luck Mary and please keep us posted on your progress!!
TradionallySouthern
November 2, 2012 at 7:32 pm
great tips for a beginning gardener. Sometimes all the details can get overwhelming, but, John, you make it doable and simple. I like your encouragement to just “get started” and focusing on one thing at a time. Can’t wait to see an update once Mary gets her garden going.
CaliKim29
November 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm
So interesting to see John interact with an individual. I’m so used to him shouting enthusiastically at us. Good job…I’m sure Mary is going to be yet another of your proteges! Ood luck Mary…hope you or John does a follow up video!
pgeeks808
November 2, 2012 at 7:51 pm