Amazing 23-Year-Old Permaculture Food Forest - An Invitation for Wildness

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @theJustinRhodesShow
    @theJustinRhodesShow 8 лет назад +2888

    “My philosophy in life about what to do in the world isn’t to go to a pristine area and live there and enjoy your life; it’s to find a place that’s degraded and fix it up” - Robert Guyton. Love that philosophy. We need more Roberts in the world. Thanks for the amazing video.

    • @happenfilms
      @happenfilms  8 лет назад +137

      I loved that quote so much that I just had to put it at the beginning! Hopefully this film will inspire a few more Roberts and Robyns. Glad you liked it Justin :)

    • @paulj6662
      @paulj6662 7 лет назад +16

      Hardly relevant though is it? this place is about as pristine as it gets, it`s NZ ffs.

    • @dumatwo
      @dumatwo 7 лет назад +5

      Super easy to have that kind of land right

    • @TheGypsyVanners
      @TheGypsyVanners 7 лет назад +53

      dumatwo
      Yes actually. Any yard or land not covered in concrete could be changed to be this way. That's the point. Get rid of so much grassy lawns and plant like they have. From tall trees for shade on down...
      Imagine - ugly neighborhoods. Areas of urban blight. Old Supermarkets that have been closed - could become forests that create clean air, cool in heat, warm in cold, bring food, and have songbirds etc. As well as lots of fresh organic fruit, vegtables, spices, herbs (you can even make hot and cold herbal drinks from those.) But we need to look at land that way

    • @billastell3753
      @billastell3753 7 лет назад +102

      The good news is, degraded lands are usually the most affordable. With good reason. The property in central Ontario Canada that my wife and I bought in 1984 was identified as a gravel pit on one topographical map. It was actually 32 acres of degraded farm land further destroyed by humans with destructive habits, toys and machines. Almost no trees and no wild life. It was essentially a man made desert. We bought it cheap and have for over 30 years worked hard to bring it back to a state of natural health. Now we live in a paradise with trees gardens and wildlife all on the edge of a city surrounded by agricultural deserts. There is still plenty of work to do as there can only do so much one can do in a life time. The key is to do whatever you can to make where you are better in whatever way you can. Plant trees, practice good land stewardship and be patient.

  • @velasper123
    @velasper123 5 лет назад +179

    I just got a 50 acres of erotioned land in the east side of Guatemala, my Main goal is to fix and make that place a Paradise, by my example the surrounding communitys Will start doing the same. I belive we can change these world for the better step by step. Cheers from Momostenango Guatemala.

  • @BlueMags1
    @BlueMags1 7 лет назад +857

    "I haven't done anything at all. I've just stopped interfering..." Words to live by.

    • @ushakaimal1947
      @ushakaimal1947 4 года назад +4

      What a powerful thought.

    • @YourFrienjamin
      @YourFrienjamin 4 года назад +9

      "Life is Easy. Why do we make it so hard?"
      - Jon Jandai

    • @Ludifant
      @Ludifant 3 года назад

      @@YourFrienjamin mostly because that's half the fun. We just forget that the other half is fun too.

  • @missdigioia
    @missdigioia 5 лет назад +763

    I'm 27year old born Jamaican living in London it's my dream to return to Jamaica and live this way , cannot wait, wonderful food forest garden

    • @leaf1952
      @leaf1952 5 лет назад +6

      Digioia lifesLovers yes! this is my dream too, i’d love to live near blue mountain.

    • @missdigioia
      @missdigioia 5 лет назад +11

      @@leaf1952 I'm from trinityville lots of mountain where I am
      1 day. 1 day

    • @boblee5472
      @boblee5472 5 лет назад +17

      Then just do it!!!

    • @missdigioia
      @missdigioia 5 лет назад +6

      @@boblee5472 definitely going to ❤️

    • @michaelstarkey8981
      @michaelstarkey8981 5 лет назад +2

      beautiful dream! Love it

  • @barbll000
    @barbll000 8 лет назад +914

    I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear from others who are allowing some "wildness" into their yards. I'm doing the same in the suburbs and it's not always appreciated by everyone and it can feel lonely to be so different.

    • @RobertGuyton
      @RobertGuyton 8 лет назад +38

      Human-generated wildness, Barbara - it's humanity's only viable future, imo :-)

    • @aonoymousandy7467
      @aonoymousandy7467 7 лет назад +60

      same, everyone out here in the suburbs has the mentality that all they need is a green lawn in the yards. They don't know about all the types of plants and trees that they could get to make their plot of land look more appealing and healthy. People out here have so little care for their outdoor living that in the bay area of california, an average yard is literally the size of a narrow alley, people don't know what they are missing.

    • @flashlight8723
      @flashlight8723 6 лет назад +16

      good news is when shtf you will have plenty of food to live off. i'd rather be living like you then them.

    • @claudiazacarias3063
      @claudiazacarias3063 6 лет назад +21

      It dont matter what they think, they just have bad spirits and they like the ugly world

    • @seemarawal5717
      @seemarawal5717 6 лет назад +21

      Please upload the pictures of your yard and dont ever feel lonely in your efforts as we re all here to enjoy your hard work .

  • @LoveAndPeaceOccurs
    @LoveAndPeaceOccurs 4 года назад +19

    Thank You ... All who are responsible for this video and it being here. This is how my late husband Rick wanted us to live ... along with solar and hydro power. We had 9 acres, had been a fruit orchard at one time so still had some fruit trees there when we came along. We only had 6 1/2 years there before he died but he at least died while working toward this goal, he was a very content man. He would have loved this video ... this man makes me think of him ... a lot. He was such an intelligent but humble and soft spoken man, who believed with all his heart that nature knew best and we needed to learn to work with it ... he would never use pesticides or herbicides ... He lived what he preached in his Environmental Resources class he taught (he was a biologist).

  • @goldleaf3333
    @goldleaf3333 8 лет назад +540

    This is my idea of heaven on earth. Beautiful people who truly understand how we are connected deeply to the Earth and all of her Beings. Try living without the earth, try not breathing her air or drinking her water or suspend yourself from her gravitational pull. It's not going to happen. The Earth is our home. We need her to survive and thrive. This video lifts my spirits and that couple truly are amazing people. I wish the world was filled with more like them. Namaste.

    • @feliciapattinson9591
      @feliciapattinson9591 5 лет назад +2

      I agree I agree I agree

    • @feliciapattinson9591
      @feliciapattinson9591 5 лет назад +1

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @velasper123
      @velasper123 5 лет назад +1

      Well done Say brother ir sister, cheers and love from Guatemala

    • @LandElevated
      @LandElevated 4 года назад +1

      Agree 💪

    • @deliasavickas3444
      @deliasavickas3444 4 года назад +2

      It lifts my spirt up see people like this wonderful couple, they are enjoying nature naturally !!!
      Greetings from Argentina

  • @jenniemcdonald3480
    @jenniemcdonald3480 3 года назад +100

    This is such an inspirational couple. Because of this video I've started to convert my grassy areas into permaculture and now I have a bird, bug, bee oasis. We've never seen this many animals on our 2.5 acres and the bird song is so magical. I shared this video with my 80+ year old friends and that has inspired them to do the same. Our friends think we haven't weeded our flower beds and the weeds have taken over and we say "No, that's on purpose...it creates habitat, keeps the soil moist and feeds the bees". Thank you for producing this video and opening my eyes to alternatives to conventional gardening. LOVE IT!!

    • @johnpinkston3818
      @johnpinkston3818 Год назад

      God bless you

    • @staceyaugust4581
      @staceyaugust4581 11 месяцев назад

      Oh Jennie, good on you. I was given a boost too, by Robyn's words.

    • @staceyaugust4581
      @staceyaugust4581 11 месяцев назад

      Oops Robyn's love for her apple trees. Roberts' philosophical words are what inspired me the most.

  • @BubblewrapHighway
    @BubblewrapHighway 5 лет назад +199

    Walking on weeds, rather than using blades, weedwhackers or herbicides, is such a simple, effective and non-toxic idea. I LOVE IT!

    • @CriticalThinker27
      @CriticalThinker27 4 года назад +4

      Yeah, until you step on a venomous snake. Best wear some cowboy boots if they're around.

    • @elloohno1349
      @elloohno1349 3 года назад +1

      Snakes go away if you make noise

    • @CriticalThinker27
      @CriticalThinker27 3 года назад +3

      @@elloohno1349 tell that to a cotton mouth. Most bites occur due to people stepping on or too close to snakes. Some snakes rely on their camouflage.

    • @seth1455
      @seth1455 3 года назад +10

      @@CriticalThinker27 no snakes in New Zealand

  • @loriscook5231
    @loriscook5231 3 года назад +117

    Having grown up with straight sided very neat vegetable gardens, fruit trees planted in rows with lots of mowed grass underneath and my chickens confined in pens, I’m hopping it’s not to late to change as I head into my 70’s. Moving house soon looking forward to a new garden and challenge doing it the permaculture way this time, it’s never too late to learn.

    • @paul9511
      @paul9511 2 года назад

      G,day hope you're doing well,books my bill Mollison has good books on permaculture.

    • @nathanmciver6496
      @nathanmciver6496 2 года назад +1

      I hear ya, somtimes It's clear to see it less about learning maybe more about being human and excepting it's alright to be human and allow people to be organised on thier own terms so we can all have a part of paradice and feel comfortable together

    • @OhShootKid
      @OhShootKid 2 года назад +1

      I hope it's going well--it's never too late to start! Best to learn through trying things, but if you decide you want to learn a bit via reading, I can't recommend Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway enough. I only started learning about permaculture in the past year, and that book is such a phenomenal resource for getting into permaculture. I read through a lot of forums at first to find book recommendations, and that one came up more than any other, and for good reason. Mollison is great as well of course, seeing as he co-founded the modern movement, but I personally found it a bit denser, so just my two cents. Anyways, sorry for rambling on, I hope you're finding some happiness in your new place :)

  • @JS.forever
    @JS.forever 7 лет назад +241

    It's such a joy to watch Robyn. She seems like a butterfly herself. So happy with her lifestyle and garden.

    • @juleeanng
      @juleeanng 3 года назад +1

      Ah yes..

    • @ameliaa3114
      @ameliaa3114 3 года назад +3

      Yes, her joy is so evident! It is so pleasant to see her enjoyment.

    • @lorrainegatanianhits8331
      @lorrainegatanianhits8331 2 года назад +2

      that's what struck me too. Thus, she's a very authentic voice in agroforestry.

    • @johnpinkston3818
      @johnpinkston3818 Год назад +1

      Indeed. God bless you!

  • @anthonytroia1
    @anthonytroia1 6 лет назад +31

    We've been developing a forest garden for over a decade. As I was watching this video, I kept thinking, "these folks sound like they've ACTUALLY grown a forest garden". There is a stark contrast in the dialogue of someone who has just earned a permaculture certification and someone who has been "forest-gardening" for a considerable part of their life. Beautiful documentary!

  • @erichimes5042
    @erichimes5042 8 лет назад +716

    Full respect. I want to do something like this with my life.

  • @charlesprice925
    @charlesprice925 6 лет назад +246

    I began gardening in a similar manner about 6 years ago, totally unaware of this potential trend. Lets hope it's a natural revelation emerging in the human psyche. We need it.

    • @SeBallek
      @SeBallek 2 года назад +1

      Take a look at Masanobu Fukuoka

    • @johnpinkston3818
      @johnpinkston3818 Год назад

      I think it is.
      God bless you

  • @MoroseJB
    @MoroseJB 7 лет назад +247

    "There are a lot of things that could depress you out in this world , but if you take that each negative act as an opportunity or provocation to do your thing, then it's a winnable game"
    Thank you for such motivational words. Saving the world, planting a food forest. Sometimes I just feel like I will have to do it all alone, as I am not living in a community that is enthusiastic about these ideas. Sometimes I fear failure and loneliness. But thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the words that keep my dream alive.

    • @Ye_west
      @Ye_west 5 лет назад +11

      It all starts with one person, be the change you want to see in the world ( or in your community)
      Good luck and don't give up

    • @katiekatsaropoulos620
      @katiekatsaropoulos620 4 года назад +1

      right there with you ❣️🍄
      when i feel lonely in this dream, i think of the mycelial network.... connecting us all in unseen ways so that a few of us bloom here and there in every community (like a fairy ring of mushrooms).... slowly but surely awakening the larger whole.

    • @abemorabito5936
      @abemorabito5936 4 года назад +1

      Walking on weeds, rather than using blades, weedwhackers or herbicides, is such a simple, effective and non-toxic idea. I LOVE IT!

  • @ArjunSunkara
    @ArjunSunkara Месяц назад +2

    I have been waiting for someone who actually brought my thoughts and dreams into life...Robert you did an awesome job making it all real...you dedication and devotion to nature and not to interfere with natural way things is true way of living. It's inspiring as much as encouraging for someone who is in his journey towards same lifestyle. You sir a true inspiration.

  • @donnavorce8856
    @donnavorce8856 6 лет назад +26

    When I moved here twenty years ago I pretty much quit mowing, put in a huge garden, and bought several fruit trees. The earth took care of making her own permaculture situation. I'm enhancing it now that I'm learning more. Thanks for this video and cheers to the community around the world.

  • @amzilla
    @amzilla 5 лет назад +50

    These people have such a beautiful garden and way of thinking about life, it really inspired me!! This way of living is truly my dream. Their forest garden kind of reminds me of the garden of eden!!

  • @misscasualty
    @misscasualty 7 лет назад +6

    This is my future! I have dozens of illnesses and autoimmune diseases but this life is going to heal me, I truly believe that ❤

    • @Harriemes
      @Harriemes 4 года назад +1

      Be a vegan, but do it for the animals and perhaps the planet, but forget human health. There are too many of us. Coming from a disabled vegan.

  • @RameshYadav-td4se
    @RameshYadav-td4se 7 лет назад +17

    These lovely people just can't stop smiling, doesn't it say a lot about the kind of life they are living.

  • @artistasfamily
    @artistasfamily 8 лет назад +109

    Thanks so much for making this film. Robert and Robyn are true elders who show us that we are not inherently destructive-carbon-burning-Peter-Pans-who-never-want-to-grow-up, but sensible regenerators of the flowering earth, making more life possible for all life forms, generation after generation.

  • @marcelmaag3873
    @marcelmaag3873 Год назад +2

    Really insperational ! Its exactly how i want to do it in a diffrent country. It would be an amazing benefit if this couple would write a book, kind of a manual or step to step guide. Just fantastic, i am stunned.

  • @PermacultureHomestead
    @PermacultureHomestead 8 лет назад +274

    been following the guyton's for some time, i love them and absolutely LOVE this interview. Thank you so much for sharing this gem of the permaculture world, they are silently living the dream.

    • @PermacultureHomestead
      @PermacultureHomestead 8 лет назад +8

      Thanks so much for this Jordan, liked and shared as always.

    • @kjacksonson12
      @kjacksonson12 6 лет назад +2

      Permaculture Homestead where can I find more information on the Guytons? Thank you!

    • @cillamoke
      @cillamoke 6 лет назад +1

      K Jackson I think their channel is food forest

  • @JoannasEssentials
    @JoannasEssentials 7 лет назад +196

    absolutely inspiring.

  • @mattweaver6462
    @mattweaver6462 4 года назад +10

    "The Cosmos is Conscious, Consciousness is Creative, We that Know this are the Future" and these two restoration masters are definitely Conscious! ☯️☮️

  • @fulldraw1580
    @fulldraw1580 5 лет назад +28

    this is true meaning of gardening: shaping the nature while being a part of it and by this entering a state of relationship.

  • @rachelattack
    @rachelattack 8 лет назад +15

    This is amazing. Honestly, the way she mentioned apple trees are as unique and worth considering as much as people gave me more empathy for people - I need to be as forgiving and encouraging as I am in my garden, real talk

  • @funny-video-YouTube-channel
    @funny-video-YouTube-channel 6 лет назад +24

    They are living a dream.
    Very happy for them !

  • @Leaf_meat
    @Leaf_meat 5 лет назад +518

    My favorite part is that he goes out at night and plants things on the sides of the road 😂

    • @goodlifehomestead6876
      @goodlifehomestead6876 4 года назад +63

      Guerilla gardening! I have a friend who does that too.

    • @thechaosgardener
      @thechaosgardener 4 года назад +17

      Beautiful! I’m over here taking notes. I need more layers

    • @annsalazar2718
      @annsalazar2718 4 года назад +1

      @Skanda Annadana q

    • @jonathandjing1065
      @jonathandjing1065 4 года назад +15

      @@goodlifehomestead6876 this is the kind of guerrillas i wanna see

    • @Tctiffany
      @Tctiffany 4 года назад +6

      @@goodlifehomestead6876 i love setting mints free ;)

  • @johandevilliers5235
    @johandevilliers5235 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @cryptoastronaut8130
    @cryptoastronaut8130 4 года назад +13

    This is my favourite of all permaculture forrest these 2 guys are so humbled by nature is amazing to watch

  • @faaqcee4802
    @faaqcee4802 7 лет назад +26

    your garden is a reflection of you beauty. God bless you.

    • @billlyoliveman
      @billlyoliveman 4 года назад

      @John Maybe it's the spider god that he/she wants to bless the couple....? ;-)

  • @tambot10
    @tambot10 8 лет назад +99

    You have been doing such a great job. Please continue doing these kind of films to spread the idea of sustainability.

    • @happenfilms
      @happenfilms  8 лет назад +7

      Thanks Amiel, that's really encouraging to hear!

    • @tambot10
      @tambot10 8 лет назад +2

      We are planning to move in to NZ and I hope I could participate on this kind of advocacy when we get there. Thanks!

    • @spaulding304
      @spaulding304 6 лет назад +1

      Please differ individual sustainability from governmental sustainability.

  • @Henleycarver
    @Henleycarver 4 года назад +6

    I will create this. I’m glad we are all able to access this inspiration. This generation will make this a thing again. I believe it. Thank you!

  • @moneyluser5711
    @moneyluser5711 8 лет назад +1084

    It looks a million times better than a lawn. and is less work to maintain.

    • @oroberto01
      @oroberto01 6 лет назад +149

      We're talking about the beard, right?

    • @ievamillers9383
      @ievamillers9383 5 лет назад +9

      Robert Earnshaw 🤣

    • @HamguyBacon
      @HamguyBacon 5 лет назад +7

      too bad you would probably get fined for that.

    • @federicamcleod3796
      @federicamcleod3796 5 лет назад +31

      It takes time and effort to create and maintain a fruit forest, plus you still have to pull weed out, prune branches, irrigate when it's very dry and keep certain animals (feral pigs) off

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray 5 лет назад +23

      Less work to maintain? Not likely but that doesn't stop me I look forward to landscaping 'work' in my yard.

  • @djork6518
    @djork6518 5 лет назад +15

    1:39 the pride beaming through her demeanour is so heart warming. makes me want to pursue this

  • @edeng3267
    @edeng3267 7 лет назад +10

    The "Real" Back to Eden gardening

  • @LandElevated
    @LandElevated 4 года назад +7

    Truly inspiring. A lot of people prefer this kind of living now. Thanks for giving people great ideas!

    • @riprisk
      @riprisk 2 года назад

      It’s how humans are meant to live & how we did for a long time until money came along .

  • @helenart256
    @helenart256 4 года назад +6

    What a gift to nature and humanity are those two beautiful eloquent people. I will share this here in Ireland. Thank you

  • @erikapearce1801
    @erikapearce1801 5 лет назад +17

    I'm so grateful for the time I spent with these two in their beautiful forest garden in December last year :) Such a beautifully shot and well told piece, well done :)

  • @sobefobik
    @sobefobik Год назад +4

    Imagine how beautiful the earth would be if everyone did this in their yards. Even in the city and suburbs. It would be stunning and sustainable. We wouldn't even have to go to the grocery store anymore.

    • @amberwawa
      @amberwawa 9 дней назад

      And that is why it doesn’t exist. Someone couldn’t charge you for food, gas, a car, insurance, etc….you wouldn’t stop to shop for other things. The powers that be don’t want that.

  • @jeannettem-zt6vy
    @jeannettem-zt6vy Год назад +1

    I loved how you have shared your beautiful place and life, living in your magic place , that you have built fir yourselves . You can see the Happiness coming out of you . I particularly enjoyed watching you expressing yourself with your open arms , where you looked like a butterfly with extra joy , while describing what you was talking about 🦋🎊. Thank you 🙏 🎉💗

  • @mickfrewin3859
    @mickfrewin3859 7 лет назад +15

    You are AWESOME!
    Best RUclips clip ever made.
    The light and love you are shining into our beautiful world is delicious.
    Much love and respect for you both.

  • @VeronicaShukla
    @VeronicaShukla 5 лет назад +4

    I love Robyn's movements and flow as she talks. Such beautiful energy.

  • @elliebella2710
    @elliebella2710 8 лет назад +18

    What a brilliant film - thank you so much for sharing the Guyton's inspiring work. Putting it into practice here in Ghana!

  • @raimonda6653
    @raimonda6653 Год назад +2

    What an inspiring and amazing video ! Thank you 🎉❤

  • @mictheflash
    @mictheflash 8 лет назад +26

    What a lovely place to be.... it's wonderful to see people working with and preserving the natural balance. Great film as always 😊

  • @erikpukinskisfoodplusfores9686
    @erikpukinskisfoodplusfores9686 5 лет назад +8

    I love these people, they remind me of good grown-ups from my childhood.

  • @2listen2u
    @2listen2u 8 лет назад +25

    So inspiring! These people are amazing, and what they have created is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

  • @nirvanaforsale
    @nirvanaforsale 4 года назад

    Whenever Robyn would be on ....I could not help but smile...she's infectious....the insects and the birds and the insects and the birds and the .....insects ....birds.

  • @passionfruit2819
    @passionfruit2819 8 лет назад +5

    this documentary delighted my heart because in a difficult world of today it's so so good to see and know that there are people doing wonderful work for our beautiful planet!

  • @raya7656
    @raya7656 4 года назад +1

    Thank you happen films, your videos changed my life and gives me so much inspiration, I'm so grateful and happy that peaple who respect nature stil exist

  • @AussieMaskedOwl
    @AussieMaskedOwl 4 года назад +4

    I love Robert's comments at the end about it being a winnable game if you focus on what you can do to rebalance the world and bring a diversity of life into it. I love the idea of a forest garden and hope to emulate their example on a smaller scale someday.

  • @airezhouston
    @airezhouston 7 лет назад +27

    This was amazing , exactly how I want my life in the future.

  • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
    @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 7 лет назад +20

    "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself"
    -Leo Tolstoy
    This couple changed themselves, and it had wonderful results for the portion of the world that surrounds them. I wish them a beautiful life, but they don't need my wishes as they have made their lives beautiful all in their own...

  • @SkyeAten
    @SkyeAten 7 лет назад +9

    Thank you for this!!! You are what human beings should be to this world. An integral part, not a hindrance.

  • @rickylahey724
    @rickylahey724 8 лет назад +42

    one of the bes examples of the permaculture mindset i've seen. thanks for your hard work Happen Films, it's greatly appreciated

  • @BassetLuv4Life
    @BassetLuv4Life 3 года назад +1

    I could listen to them talk about their forest garden until the moment I die. How wonderful, what a beautiful property and life they have. 🌱💚

  • @user-re7eu9hq6r
    @user-re7eu9hq6r 4 года назад +5

    This is so beautiful! Your giving back to the Earth! This makes her happy, and the humming birds and pollinators also! 🌻 🌎 🕊

  • @virgosgroover
    @virgosgroover 4 года назад +1

    this couple is so cool. it's evident they understand what makes a good life

  • @MrCander000
    @MrCander000 4 года назад +3

    What a wonderful video. I have been doing permaculture for over a year now, and my wife and I love it. We have a pretty small property, but it is about 1/3 permaculture and producing nicely. One day, we will buy some acres and do it on a larger scale. True peace is found in nature.

  • @SeamlessTeam
    @SeamlessTeam 7 лет назад

    this lady is so warm-hearted and mellow, lovely to watch and listen to her:)

  • @alyssadelgado6642
    @alyssadelgado6642 6 лет назад +14

    I love both of you and everything you do i have watched this video so many times its so amazingly beautiful and informative thank you i love permaculture gardening!!!

  • @rosebw1077
    @rosebw1077 3 года назад

    Thank you you guys are amazing I’m praying more people wake up and realize we need to help mother earth heal

  • @jerrylong381
    @jerrylong381 8 лет назад +4

    Absolutely stunning. my husband and i LOVE how beautiful you two make your life and home one. peopke dont take the time anymore to LOVE WELL. YOU TWO ARE AN INSPIRATION. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD

  • @DomesticTriffid
    @DomesticTriffid 4 года назад +3

    I just loved watching Robyn holding hands with her garden as she was being interviewed :) A lovely and inspiring film - thankyou !

  • @danrauch9780
    @danrauch9780 3 года назад +4

    Absolutely gorgeous food forest and a truly inspiring story. So much wisdom and beauty in this film, thanks to all who made it!

  • @AngeloMichel
    @AngeloMichel 5 лет назад +3

    What a lovely couple and what a beautiful forest they maintain.

  • @dewert2
    @dewert2 8 лет назад +121

    beautiful documentary, cant believe you made it by yourself

    • @happenfilms
      @happenfilms  8 лет назад +41

      Thanks! It was the combined effort of me, my partner, and a friend of ours to make this :)

    • @superhumandance
      @superhumandance 8 лет назад +7

      this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @adiielena
      @adiielena 8 лет назад +2

      do you need an intern?

    • @renebetancourtiii1456
      @renebetancourtiii1456 7 лет назад +1

      how long did the whole process take? In order for it to be natural. What do you first lay down to create the ecosystem WILD?

    • @Ihaveausernametoo
      @Ihaveausernametoo 7 лет назад +12

      It's mimicking nature. Think in layers, like an eco-system. Search on google for "permaculture".
      Be well.

  • @paul-oram
    @paul-oram 3 года назад

    These are the kind of people who are changing the world and getting us all on the right path. Brilliant, truly inspiring.

  • @clovado740
    @clovado740 8 лет назад +4

    This is the most beautiful Food Forest i have ever seen.

  • @AllanWade1
    @AllanWade1 4 года назад

    I especially like all the layers of different plants explained from 50 seconds to 3:09 minutes. It is fun seeing it all work together naturally.

  • @wiseandfunfox
    @wiseandfunfox 8 лет назад +171

    thank you so much for making this, we enjoy them so much!

    • @happenfilms
      @happenfilms  8 лет назад +25

      That's great to hear! It makes all the work worth it :)

    • @alexcontreras6103
      @alexcontreras6103 8 лет назад +27

      Only one thing, try to make more please

    • @tharun960
      @tharun960 7 лет назад +15

      Donate and they could probably make more. If each of us viewers donated 10 cents that'd be 20k. If each of us gave $1 that's 200k!

  • @Dmyra
    @Dmyra 6 лет назад +17

    this has impacted me in the deepest way. i first saw it 1 year ago and a 1 year later i realize how consciously an unconsciously i have been employing these wild labor saving unifying principles. awesome permaculture perspectives.

  • @hinewaiwaitoa7534
    @hinewaiwaitoa7534 3 года назад

    Love love love that you sneak out at night and plant things along the road side!!

  • @bottletreefarm7669
    @bottletreefarm7669 6 лет назад +9

    This is amazing.... I've been working on a permaculture model for the past four years.... I am super inspired. xoxo

  • @beckfordritchie6285
    @beckfordritchie6285 2 года назад

    You two are salt of the earth. Thank you for your example.

  • @AK-tl3xv
    @AK-tl3xv 7 лет назад +8

    Bio-diversity and environmental productivity are related, this has stuck with me since resource management in community college! Live it, please!

  • @erdling2194
    @erdling2194 4 года назад

    Thank you for make this world a better place.

  • @Happy_Maker_Korea
    @Happy_Maker_Korea 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you very much for this documentary film. I started to build my own permaculture food forest a few years ago in Korea.
    I am building it very slowly and with small size step according to my condition.
    I am also very happy to see and enjoy the future of my forest like Guyton's.^^♡

  • @rickknight3823
    @rickknight3823 6 лет назад +1

    this guy is completely on the right track! A complete holistic permaculture system with little intervention beyond the placing and planting. Pleasure to see.

  • @Keys879
    @Keys879 8 лет назад +72

    Man the time and devotion must be countless.

    • @tommynorthwood
      @tommynorthwood 8 лет назад +65

      Keys879 -I smile because I notice you didn't call it work. 😀

    • @cat_pb
      @cat_pb 7 лет назад +5

      It's an everyday, every hour devotion, indeed

    • @michaelpaliden6660
      @michaelpaliden6660 7 лет назад +22

      Since becoming a farmer I hardly work at all but im out about doing stuff all the time.
      Enjoy it so much not like work at all.

    • @jaredlapierre1304
      @jaredlapierre1304 6 лет назад

      there's still weeding.......

    • @clotilde50290
      @clotilde50290 6 лет назад +1

      Its love :)

  • @nonail64
    @nonail64 4 года назад

    Powerful leaders from Southland, thank you for sharing your garden and your wisdom.

  • @H4RM0N1C5
    @H4RM0N1C5 5 лет назад +6

    I want to have this on my wall playing on repeat

  • @XX-gy7ue
    @XX-gy7ue 6 лет назад

    the loveliest gardens do not show the hand of man ! this is a perfect example ! a gift to the entire world !

  • @GarysBBQSupplies
    @GarysBBQSupplies 4 года назад +5

    I love how healthy they both look! Thanks for sharing this with us. :)

  • @wendyburgess2962
    @wendyburgess2962 2 года назад

    These are the most inspirational Videos. The New Earth which is being created by those who heed the call. I never tire of watching these Videos. I’m in the very early stages of collecting my seeds and Plants and enjoy learning from those who have gone before us. Thankyou for taking the time to film and set up an educational and inspirational channel. 🙏🏻

  • @GraniteValleyDave
    @GraniteValleyDave 8 лет назад +52

    Such a lovely home! Hopefully one day I'll have a property a bit like this :) Very inspirational, and gives me lots of ideas! Thanks for the video mate.

    • @happenfilms
      @happenfilms  8 лет назад +8

      Cheers! I hope to have a place like the Guyton's one day too.

  • @xolelwassimpleliving9219
    @xolelwassimpleliving9219 3 года назад

    This kind of living would feed my soul. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender 5 лет назад +8

    Man, people are living some interesting ways out there, good for them.

  • @George-wx9dj
    @George-wx9dj 3 года назад

    This is a pleasant and non stressful life. Trees and plants along with flowers is beautiful when grown properly so they can thrive and you can walk around and enjoy them. If I owned a home and some land I would do this.

  • @worksmith5223
    @worksmith5223 5 лет назад +13

    My favourite go to video whenever I need more inspiration!

  • @nuruddin1991
    @nuruddin1991 4 года назад +1

    During corona quarantine.. i replant a lot of veggies, root, ryzome, bananas.... now after starting working back, whenever i came home, i will go to check on my plant and greet them for about 15 to 20 minutes.... It's calming to me...idk... I love it to see them grow

  • @TAD-9
    @TAD-9 6 лет назад +2

    This man is my spirit animal. I wish more people had his philosophy.

  • @WonderMagician
    @WonderMagician 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful enterprise for wildness... and harmony and balance

  • @symphonyfarm2009
    @symphonyfarm2009 7 лет назад +51

    " Fixing up a place that has been degraded!!" - good to know there are kindred spirits!!

  • @accipitermagna7104
    @accipitermagna7104 5 лет назад +2

    I love how well spoken they are and the forest garden looks amazing, a small piece of heaven on earth

  • @lavernehendrix5268
    @lavernehendrix5268 8 лет назад +42

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful place. I have 20 acres where I am just starting a similar project in a temperate zone as well and your video gives me hope that it will happen

  • @tinekeniesten1702
    @tinekeniesten1702 4 года назад +1

    Love your video! Without too much human interference my little foodforest gradually begins to look like your paradise. Hope to live long enough to watch the process of changes nature decides to make. For now enjoying every minute of this transformation......

    • @robertguyton7940
      @robertguyton7940 4 года назад +1

      Good on you! What comes from the forest garden can't be fully predicted at the early stages...

  • @scottgeorge4760
    @scottgeorge4760 8 лет назад +53

    So far I've mixed some herbs and winter vegetables with shrubbery along a neglected side fence in my yard .