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Why grow your own food? – New Homegrown Revolution

I'm kicking off 2018 with a video about WHY I do what I do here on this channel. Millions of people around the world already think that cultivating a vegetable garden is one of the most nourishing activities on the planet. Here's why homegrown food is on people's wish...

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Next generation gardening

Learning how to grow food (at any age) is priceless. Please share this message with the young people in your life. And if there's someone in your life (including you!) that wants to grow the gift of GREEN this season, check out my special holiday offer:...

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Best garden fertilizer is not what you expect

I get asked all the time about garden fertilizers. I have an unusual answer and video for you today. This is not your typical How To Video. And I mention this project in the video: TheYouthFarm.org Every day is a good day to give. Donate and support teens growing...

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100% Garden commitment doesn’t mean 100% Perfect!

Growing food can have its challenges. It's your commitment that keeps you seeding, transplanting and harvesting. What's YOUR level of commitment? Here's my best tips for different commitment levels. What can you do to be 100% committed? Don't worry... 100% committed...

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Aeroplus 6000 – 3 Stage Compost Bin Review

If you love aerobic compost (and what gardener doesn't?!), then you're probably wondering what type of bin is right for you. Marjory Wildcraft sent me an awesome gift and I thought I would do a quick review of my first month with the Aeroplus compared to my simple...

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After a flood… yes, you can rebuild your vegetable garden

Now... if you experienced a surge of 5-10 feet of water, your garden is probably the least of your concerns right now. For those of you who experienced lighter flooding, this video may help you begin to strategize next steps. It doesn't solve all your problems. I'd...

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My morning ritual: Harvesting fresh salad for the day

Here's a quick harvest salad of arugula, spinach, radish, turnip, fennel, celery, kale and cilantro... all from a couple square feet of growing space. Join me for my Grow Your Own Vegetables course and you too could be harvesting fresh meals from your garden daily....

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