Just as a friendly reminder, I wanted to mention that liking, commenting, and sharing videos really do play a major role in helping content creators like myself reach a wider audience. Your engagement on KZread can have a positive impact and contribute to the growth of the channel. But I totally get that everyone has their own preferences and comfort levels when it comes to social platform engagement. Also, here's the affiliate link to Amanda's book as I mentioned in the video and the description: amzn.to/3GslGQ4 Let's grow together! 🌿

I watched Part II first. Just want to add for enthusiastic newbees and/or prospective Florida gardeners: it's very different starting on a property without previous plantings. She's working on a moist property with established, old-growth trees. If you start where it's "high and dry" you WILL need to water, yes even pigeon pea and cassava. Also there's a very good reason for mulch made of wood chips vs. palm mulch. Its purpose is to break down slowly and create soil. You let it sit, moist, for a year or more. Then, it holds water and nutrients. Palm mulch in a dry area will just dry out and not break down or act as a sponge. There's a lot to learn. If you're looking to buy property, know that in central and north Florida, the tropicals are only successful near the coasts or near large bodies of water, example Lakeland. Some can succeed but will need covering for the first few winter freezes.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that! You've brought up some excellent points! A "high and dry" property does indeed present challenges. Your advice about using wood chips for mulch versus palm mulch is spot on-it's all about creating a healthy, moisture-retaining soil over time. Your knowledge and experience are a great resource for enthusiastic newbies! Thanks again for contributing to our gardening community! 🌱💚

@chaselex

3 ай бұрын

Excellent information you’re sharing here. I appreciate this.

@chaselex

3 ай бұрын

I definitely understood her point on the palm mulch and I have had that experience as she’s talking about. I think we could learn from both of your statements. It’s not just one type of mulch you’re looking for. It’s all types of native and naturalized trees your looking for to get that variety of nutrition and balance

@judymiller323

2 ай бұрын

You're so right about this... It's not an instant process or instant yield. It takes time money and patience

We just moved to Jupiter farms in June. She lives in same town! We will be visiting her at some point. She’s great.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

Nice! Yes, she is!

Awesome information! I'm looking forward to part 2.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

One of the best things about our garden communities is that we meet some incredible people, like you, and the Pikes. Amanda and James are so amazing, and I'm so glad I reached out to her about doing this recording! Glad you're enjoying this! 🌿

@MorePranaGardens

7 ай бұрын

@@StacksUrbanHarvest 💜🌱💜

I live 4 hrs due West of Jupiter in Arcadia, Fl . I also started a Food Forest last Spring. We now have more than 70 varieties of fruit & veggies. On a 23 acre private lake. I’m all in. I’d love be a sponge like you guys and Amanda & James. Great video series!!! Keep Growin’

@StacksUrbanHarvest

6 ай бұрын

Wow! That's awesome! It's great to hear from you, and glad to know you enjoyed the series.

Thank you for sharing ✌🏽💖🤟🏽✨️🧚‍♂️

@StacksUrbanHarvest

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed this! Happy gardening! 🌿

Great job. Really enjoyed watching and great content. Thumbs up!!

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video ! Love Amanda !

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes, she's awesome! I'm so glad I asked her if we could do this recording.

Great info, great video! Thanks for posting!

@StacksUrbanHarvest

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🌿

Wow such a great video! Informative and inspiring.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Informative and inspiring is a great way to describe Amanda and her family. After finishing this series, she did a farm-to-table series too. 🌿

Wonderful video! Thank you 🎉

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this! I think you'll enjoy the tour in part-2. 🌿

Great video love watching videos in Florida. My home state. Just learned about pigeon peas just recently have planted them about one inch tall right now. Bought a bag of pigeon peas from Amazon For food. not seed packets. Put a handful in wet paper towels. They all sprouted within days, almost 100% germination. I'm working on getting a food forest in my little yard. Thanks again for videos.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

3 ай бұрын

That's exciting! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. The next episode I'm working on is with the Pike family again, and Amanda shows their morning food prep routine. Hopefully by next weekend it'll be ready to release. 🌿

I live in central Florida and the soil is sand!!! I want to read this book!!!

@StacksUrbanHarvest

2 ай бұрын

I definitely recommend Amanda's book. But she's growing things that are fine growing in our native sandy soil, as long as it includes organic matter. I talk about soil building in our sand in this. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIKgqaqweLnUYqw.html

@EFMM79

Ай бұрын

Central FL here too. Sand, sand, sand. We mulch and compost, it takes time but it’s doable.

Thanks for introducing me to Amanda. I just bought the book! I have a mini food forest and plan to expand now that I have an awesome resource to guide me.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

4 ай бұрын

Great! I'm glad you found this series, and bought the book. This Friday I'll be filming a new series with Amanda that is about "farm-to-table" food prep. But she also has a lot of recipes in her book too. Happy gardening!

Just bought your book!

I’ve been to her farm and it’s so good! I love this family. You’ll have to come visit my place in Palm Beach Country Estates sometime. I have baby goats due at the end of March!

@StacksUrbanHarvest

5 ай бұрын

I would love to see your farm someday! And also love this family, and so impressed with the work they do!

Where did you get that coconut dehusker?

@StacksUrbanHarvest

5 ай бұрын

Amanda got it on Amazon, but she said she's seen what looks to be the same thing on Etsy for less.

what are the best plants for middle european climate with cold winters (at night -10C)

@StacksUrbanHarvest

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I would recommend connecting with social media food forest groups in your area that are knowledgeable about your climate and what plants they recommend. Best of luck to you! 🌿

What a fount of information

@StacksUrbanHarvest

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, Amanda is amazing!

Is James’ father’s name Eric by chance? If so, great family with great family values. Makes sense of Amanda’s dedication to this important subject of sustainability.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

6 ай бұрын

No, it's not Eric, but I really connected with the Pikes on a personal level, and totally agree with your sentiment. What a great family!

Does her book have information on when to harvest pigeon peas and how to turn them into flour?

@StacksUrbanHarvest

6 ай бұрын

She mentions that they can be harvested as green or dry, and she has cooking ideas for both, and she includes a hummus recipe for pigeon peas.

What kind of Coconuts does Amanda grow (and how hard are they to harvest?!)

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

I'm sure those palms were there when they bought the property, so they may not know. But I'll ask her anyway and let you know.

@StacksUrbanHarvest

7 ай бұрын

She said, it's a green fruiting, tall variety. She recommends dwarf coconut palms, like malayan. They fruit much sooner and are easier to harvest.

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@StacksUrbanHarvest

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm glad you brought that up.

Just a friendly note - some people either like or dislike some food - don’t be specific about Mexican papayas- my husband does not like any kind of papaya - my friend from Aruba doesn’t like cilantro - thank you

@StacksUrbanHarvest

5 ай бұрын

Right. And I've heard of people only like papaya when it's fixed up in a mint-lime salad. I use to not like it unless it was in my green smoothie with other fruits and veggies. I've really developed a taste for it alone. But to each their own. Happy gardening!

this has giot to be a parody...

@StacksUrbanHarvest

Ай бұрын

Everything we're doing here is very real and practical. Although I like to have a little fun along the way with my alter-ego, Beaux. The goal with both of the Pike Food Forest series is to inspire and educate on how to bring farm-to-table practices into your own home. If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to ask! Happy gardening! 🌿

We can grow longer sure, but we're out here fist fighting toddler-sized mosquitoes, palmetto bugs, and wasps, for rights to our own shrub. 😒🥲

@StacksUrbanHarvest

3 ай бұрын

We certainly have our challenges here! One of the most difficult lessons for me to learn was to work with nature, rather than against it. Hang in there, and happy gardening! 🌱💚