Saw one gardener who loves squash so on his small property he placed fencing panels up one side of his shed so the squashes could climb and sit and ripen on the shed roof to save space.
Cdngardengirl
We just moved out on 40acres with a creek we are trying to start our own eden. Thank you for your inspiration
cwit
My backyard is 20’x30’ (1/3 in shade) and I grow a ton of food. Oh, and I’m in zone 3.
jesusislord
This year i decided to start my own food forest/ nursery type thing, two days later, i got notice that i had to leave my country property because the landlord wanted to move back into the house I had been renting... Now im on a postage stamp in a small town. Had a good container garden still until winter hit, now im praying that I can successfully overwinter my dozens of trees, bushes, strawberries, etc. all in containers still. Got some raspberries and gooseberries planted in ground, hoping they make it. Come spring Im either doing what i can to get things in ground and get established, or figuring something else out...
thsluglord
It’s amazing what you can grow in a small area. I’m expanding my food forest to double the size this fall
kentuckysustainableliving
You are so correct! Anyone can get lots of food out of a small area. Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, green beans, peas, carrots and so much more!!! You should look up David the Good's book ---Grocery row gardening. You can scale your food forest in to small spaces and have fruit trees and your annuals in one space. Listen and learn, there are ways to do it!! Just try now and get your food forest growing. I'm 70 years old and learn something new every day. Just get out and listen, learn and give it a try. For the first time ever there are chickens in our back yard. Nine lovely ladies that provide about 7 eggs a day. We are giving eggs away and they are eating the cucumbers I didn't have time to pickle and making compost. God bless y'all and get growing!!!
nancyseery
Keep up the good work not only what you are doing for yourself but what yoh do for others we appreciate you brother
andrewstanford
This is a great video and reminded me of growing up, well as in that we were renters and my mama always grew her tomatoes in 5 gal paint buckets and whatever else she wanted. We took those buckets with us every time we moved. 😊 Thanks for taking the time to share and God bless!
mrs.h
Looks awesome! Our food forest is growing all the time, and we wouldn't have it if we hadn't found you as a teacher.
colbycampbell
Great topic, tour and explanations! Thank you!
pongop
"HEAVENS TO MURGER I'm sitting here watching you with my best friend who is Lumbee....she said " My my!!!! I haven't heard that in a while!" He must be Lumbee! Lol "or know my people"
gmwilber
Awesome! Thanks for the encouragement. I have about 800 sq ft to work with.
KeepOnGrowin
In my old yard, I had a garden that was 10x6 feet, 60 square feet. In that 60 square feet, I grew multiple peppers, tomatoes, spinich, lettuce, cantalope, strawberries, pease, beans, and a few various other non food plants. Size is not a limitation when growing food.
phoxpharms
We started out just planting trees & a set garden area. Now we've got comfrey everywhere & supportive smaller plants growing under those trees & realized it doesn't have to be a perfect row or set area just grow what you can where you can. Blessed to have found you & many other homestead channels. Thanks, Billy, Michelle, & William
jessicabetkey
Food Forest looking spectacular Billy😊
rickthelian
I moved from a small backyard to 4 acres. This is all great advice. My land was heavily farmed and then planted in pines. When we got here it was thick briars. Clearing it all by hand and planting. Getting rid of the briars and weeds is tough. Any advice? Love your channel and your podcast, never miss an episode! Tip a PIMP!
DavidLNorcross
This was helpful. Here in NE Indiana, I'm connecting 3 young fruit guilds into a food forest strip. Been trying to figure out how close to plant our herbs and veggies to fruit trees and bushes. Thank you.
juliehorney
You can also add the mushrooms that are not eatable to your compost pile I add at least 5 5 gal. buckets to my compost every year. every time it rains they pop up in a wooded area I have that I covered with wood chips.
toneyjohnson
You are wearing some baggy clothes there Billy👏👏👏👏
BethEmily
great video topic series for elderly, disabled, small space, children's garden, too many hrs not home cause working full time, options are so versatile.
