" The Gardeners footsteps make the best fertilizer" what a great proverb!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I've always loved it.

I really appreciate your channel, I live in Keaau and have started the plunge into permaculture, no dig gardening and Jadam ferments. Steep learning curve, but love every minute. I have never had garden in my 45 years of life. Love your channel and I like that your local and I can apply your techniques, Mahalo!!!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. Is there anything in particular you'd be interested in learning as a beginning gardener?

That last tip... the gardeners footsteps are the best compost.. that's the whole video.. amazing thank you for this

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

The more we hang out with our plants, the better they will grow

You show nature love, nature will show you love

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Great way to sum it up!

Thanks for the tips 🌴 I'm building a food forest in Keaau and this video was very helpful.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the food forest video I made?

@thejourneytoeden7486

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I haven't yet, but I'll watch it tonight ♥️

Good video. Getting outdoors is good for us and our gardens.

@HomesteadinHawaii

5 ай бұрын

You got that right!

Thank you. Very helpful.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love that proverb!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites too

Wonderful videos !

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Mahalo

excellent .... mahalo

@HomesteadinHawaii

6 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Thanks for the reminder bro...The Gardeners footsteps make the best fertilizer...true...I have seen the fast growth of the trees planted in schools here some people say its because of the kids always spending time near them...may be they actually like their presence...Great presentation regards from India

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

If you're not in the garden nothing gets done. We are stewards

@growfoodnotlawns5082

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii True

Thank you! From OV

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Aloha! You guys especially need to feed your plants constantly!! Happy Growing!

I like your advice

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Mahalo

Great informational video, thank you! Would love to hear more about "fermented sea water"

@beverlyd3464

Жыл бұрын

Aloha and Mahalo! from Oahu

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Just so happens I have a video already made covering fermented seawater. Check it out!

🔥💯

@HomesteadinHawaii

3 ай бұрын

🙏

Thank you for the video. Can you share how to make fermented sea water?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Already made a video on that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGGn27yiYbi3gLw.html Thanks for watching!!

What about chicken manure, besides compost as fertilizer , OR fertilizers like Nutri-Rich, etc. It has been about 4 years out, and most of my fruit trees are not fruiting. I admit it was neglected , and now trying g to “rejuvenate” them. Hope it’s not too late?! All your have been very helpful, thanks❤

@HomesteadinHawaii

9 ай бұрын

Chicken manure is great. Blood meal, Bone Meal, Biochar, compost, horse manure, duck manure, cow manure, humanure, worm compost, rabbit manure, mulch, anything you could add to your soil will be well appreciated by your soil.

Best tip was.... the fermented sea water for the cocos!!

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Glad there was at least one for ya. I made a video on how to make fermented seawater kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGGn27yiYbi3gLw.html

@Debra309

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii thanks for the link. Great video! I’ve got tons of comfrey and organic sugar. Guess it’s time to take a trip to the we coast with my water bottle. Q: will oat milk work in place of the oats soaked in water?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

@@Debra309 I think the idea is to let the oat mixture ferment too. But you can try.

So true. Thanks Sean. Have you published a how-to video regarding growing bread fruit trees? Mine is a year old and barely hanging on. A friend of a friend said theirs was in pretty bad shape. They neglected it, forgot about it and a year or so later found it thriving and even producing fruit. Is that typical behavior of a bread fruit tree? Slow to establish but once there, explodes in growth and fruit?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. They are a little slow at first when you transplant, spending energy establishing roots. Remember to feed it a lot, mulch/manure/fertilizer and it should turn around for you. Its free from weeds yeah? They don't like competing much either.

@Debra309

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Our breadfruit tree was competing with the pineapples so I moved it to a better location I think. Although I do mulch, I don’t think I was feeding enough so I’ll pour it on especially now that I know how to make comfrey tea. Thank you, Sean! We so appreciated your knowledge and the videos you provide.

Have you had issues with seeds growing from animal manure? I've heard they can be a problem when not aged properly before application.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

I would not grow seeds in animal manure. I would start in soil that has been mixed with well aged compost or in flats or pots with soil less based potting mix such as peat or coco coir. I donʻt worry about adding fresh animal manure to my fruit trees, between the chickens and the rain at my place, it gets broken down in a day.

Sean, as always, your posts are very watchable!. Well, we are finally doing it. We fly into Kona on 11/30/21 and start (lightly) clearing the land (Fern Forest/Volcano). We closed in August. I have a lot of questions if you are willing to answer? Aloha, Mark, and Sabine.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

E komo mai. Adventure awaits!

@thomasreto2997

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! We had a lot in hpp. Now we are at an undisclosed location more toward you. I would clear only the larger invasive trees IF you are able to do it safely. I.e....don’t clear it until you are on island and building on it or using it. For example, we have a rather thick, weedy, unattractive scrub that covers the back half of our current property. BUT...I leave it in place until I know I will be using the land...because if I chop down the native stuff, I will be sorry because what will grow in its place will be faster growing and probably worse. Also we choose not to use herbicides. I know from experience that when you whack down an albizia, they tend to just Suddenly snap.

What does your compost consist of ? Can we use manure based mixes?

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Funny you say that. My compost is made of humanure

Do you have a compost tee recipe to recommend? My lot is not fenced in so don’t want to attract pigs with vegi/fruit scraps.

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Makes some compost. Put it into some sort of tea bag. Old tee shirt tied up. Panty hose. Whatever you can find. Put it into a barrel of water and add an air bubbler. Wait a few days and spray it.

@TheIan818

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii awesome thank you!

@group post Idk if you or anyone would see this but I have a baby tree sapling that is very healthy but I’m curious to know if we can help my baby tree grow faster in the winter time Is there a way to boost my tree? My tree is growing very slowly and I’m worried about that

@HomesteadinHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Where do you live? Build your compost pile by your tree and watch it take off!

What is “fermented sea water”?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Here ya go. All about it kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGGn27yiYbi3gLw.html

I am going to built my home soon. Where can I get some free or cheep fruit trees?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Makuu farmers market in pahoa

@rayduggal

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thanks

Raw organic milk? I heard non pasteurized organic milk makes flowers n fruit. ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

But I’d rather drink it.

I'm in Pana Eva ( Hilo) I'm just starting out.. I want to find a source of trees that's not $$$$$. Crafted avo, mango, and try apple , star fruit and navel orange. I started 11 Cocoa trees. They are 6" tall. My favorite is peaches. I scared to try it here

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Someone on the homesteadinʻ Hawaii fb group just offered some peaches for sale. He has them growing down pohoʻiki rd. There is a tree seller at makuu market that has reasonable prices, you can use ebt there to if you have. Good luck.

Step 1: live in Hawaii. ;-)

@HomesteadinHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention that step 😂

@russellg3775

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadinHawaii I enjoyed your video, thanks for uploading it. I realized I might be a little out of my depth when you started talking about your banana and coconut trees, those definitely wouldn't grow outside where I live in Scotland! :-)