GCL LINED POND (How to build ponds with GeoSynthetic Clay Liner) S4 ● E75

Ridgedale Cookbook:

Richard Perkins is a globally recognised leader in the field of Regenerative Agriculture and is the owner of Europe’s foremost example, Ridgedale Farm, Sweden. He is the author of the widely acclaimed manual Regenerative Agriculture, regarded as one of the most comprehensive books in the literature, as well as Ridgedale Farm Builds and FarmFishHuntPickBake.

His approach to no-dig market gardening and pastured poultry, as well as his integration of Holistic Management, Keyline Design and Farm-Scale Permaculture in profitable small-scale farming has influenced a whole new generation of farmers across the globe. Garnering more than 16 million views on his blog, and teaching thousands globally through his live training at the farm and online, Richard continues to inspire farmers all over the globe with his pragmatic no-nonsense approach to profitable system design.

[Kowzorz]

You're one of the few permaculture channels which aren't just "we're a homesteading family vlog" or "we're taking advantage of every nook and cranny in youtube technology and psychology to make the channel popular". Your titles are "building a geosynthetic clay-lined pond" rather than "clay lined pond in 5 hours WOW". And then you deliver in a clinical and informative way the relevant information to your decision. The fluff you do present is not kitchy or out of place and fits nicely with the style of the channel.

Keep up the great work!

[michaellohre]

Richard, we'll continue to spread the word and your channel really deserves about a million dedicated subscribers, which would totally change the world. God bless, and nice pond for your "off" day!

[EamonBreaks]

Big respect to someone who runs course and also give out so much free education.
This channel has put me back on track to my dreams of owning a farm.
Thanks!

[lyndawilliams]

If you make an open and welcoming channel, full of information, that doesnt judge people or stuff irrelevant ideologies down their throats, then people will find you, enjoy your work, and tell their friends. This is why your channel is growing, and why it will continue to grow. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[marksandrew]

Always great to see a professional do what they are great at

[roycedaviss]

Ragnar checking everything! Awesome. Excavator driver and team incredibly competent. Looking forward to the cookbook, amazing talent at Ridgedale.

[lazenbytim]

Well if there is a heaven I think its Richards garden. Those purple kale tops looked divine

[neoferma]

Excellent video, answers the questions that we are asked all the time when supplying our SwellSeal geotextile membrane. Thank you

[bighill]

I love your show! every episode has so much information on so many AG topics.

[williammacqueen]

Only a farmer would refer to this as their day off!

[spritecut]

If only I had half your intelligence, work ethic and wisdom, I would be fulfilled.

[Vanbulance]

Richard thank you for making all these amazing videos! so informative and inspiring!

[iSamuelsArt]

Keep it up, great work as always. *feeling inspired*

[greenman]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA. GENIUS LEVEL YOU GUYS, SO AWESOME.

[glaight]

Great job. Love what you're doing, keep it up !

[RonRay]

I noticed a couple of ducks slipped in during construction to make sure things were to their specification. 🦆 🦆 ;)
You have probably one of the most ideal permaculture farms in the world.

[andrewhunter]

pond was a perfect size on the first dig but then you two thirds filt it in with the liner and backfill.

[hoabphan]

Richard, thanks so much for this very helpful video! Would you have any update on the performance of this GCL-lined pond after 5 years? What brand of GCL did you use? Any thoughts / suggestions / lessons learned from what you did? I'm helping a friend build a much smaller pond and would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!

[glyntutt]

great video, very informative. thank you

[annahmalmqvist]

From where were you buying the Geoclay and the bentonite powder? I'm planning for building a pond this season, and can't really find someone selling this in Sweden. I'm living on Gotland.


And thank's for your inspiring work! Your book are the number one dictionary here! :)