No-Dig Gardening Masterclass with Charles Dowding

This No-Dig method of organic gardening is regarded as the best way to build soil health. It's a method that has boomed in popularity due to its success in boosting crop yields and overall garden health, as well as being easier on your back. Win-win!

Charles Dowding is reputed as the absolute Godfather of the No-Dig method and when you watch this video it's clear to see why!
Here at Grow Veg we are advocates of the No -Dig approach to organic gardening. In this week's episode Ben goes to pay Charles a visit and learns a few tricks of the trade from the king of No Dig.

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[michaelsnelgrove]

Two veg. superheroes meet up. Wonderful!

[christ]

Two of the finest ‘you tube’ gardeners together. Intelligent, articulate, informative, with great presenting skills. It’s a shame you are both not presenting on Gardeners World as you deserve to be on our TV’s every week.

[computingananswer]

Holy Moly - My two favourite YouTube growers - together - YES YES YES!

[tedbastwock]

As of today Charles has 499 videos. I have watched every single one, many multiple times. I have 2 of his books, 2 of his calendars, and a whole bunch of his trays. He changed the way I grow vegetables. Since switching to his methods, my production and time efficiency has increased greatly. This was a very good video, done well. Thanks for sharing.

[islakirk]

I've been a big fan of Charles for years so it was lovely to see Charles & Ben together. My son declared it was the holy union of gardening gurus!

[peterwalker]

Charles is the only person that I believe these days regarding horticulture. I can go back through old videos and the answer is there somewhere. Thanks Charles, I couldn't do it without you.

[Matallica]

This is better than anything Gardeners world puts out. great stuff

[cpoco]

Charles always seems so happy and to be honest, when you make a living growing plants and being able to enjoy all that nature... it's not too surprising.

[Thriftyknitter]

I couldn’t hit the play button fast enough!! Love love love!! My two gardening gurus in one place! What’s not to love?

[DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Ben, thank you so much for taking us with to Mr Charles Dowding, what a gentleman! He has such ambition, he exercised patience and perseverance right from when he started up until today. He just followed his instincts and worked with the soil. The most important thing he did was to correct the soil, added so much natural material from his first bed up to now. How magnificently his garden has grown. Well done. What I find so important is to keep the garden free and clear from any invaders, also not giving way for pests and diseases to get a foot hold in the soil nor plants. it was such a treat listening to Mr. Charles and you have enjoyed your visit tremendously. Thank you Ben it was such an informative garden walk and talk programme. Do enjoy a great day, looking forward to your next video. Kind regards, Elize.

[katherinekizito]

While I'm not a gardener myself, I love to follow your videos simply because you are both so authentic, humble and bring such wonderful energy! What a gift to see you chatting and exchanging information - great rapport. We're lucky to have you!

[darrybush]

It’s always interesting to hear what the Godfather of no dig has to say. Happy Gardening 🧑‍🌾 from Southern California.

[hypnodream]

Ben you are a great interviewer. I love these videos. I want some more please...

[troxycat]

Two of my favorite people in the whole world! What a wonderful way to start the day! 😊

[matthewsmith]

Possibly the best video ever produced in the gardening world! Two legends in one video . Can’t go wrong 👍👍

[TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

This was lovely and useful to watch. Thanks both for taking the time to film. Tomorrow morning I'll be planting my excess celeriac between my sweetcorn, cabbages, etc rather than let spare seedlings suffer in my greenhouse! Thanks again :)

[robertevans]

I'm from Philadelphia PA and if I had my choice of getting a tour of this beautiful garden or watching the Phillies play in London, I'd much rather tour this garden ! 🥰👨🏻‍🌾🌱

[fjalar]

Eat soil❤️
Thank you Ben and Charles!
Can't do anything but smile while watching this🙏

[lifestapestry]

Beautiful to see the two of you comparing techniques.

[looneygardener]

I appreciate hearing about gardening failures, as well as successes. It makes me realize, nature is our boss, and even the best, most experienced gardeners, can experience issues. This is a great video!