Holy Cow 6 million views and rising. Thank you for this amazing opportunity THE PARAGRAPHIC and thank all of you for enjoying the journey with us! You all ROCK!
You are an inspiration. Your passion and your love for what you do is changing people’s minds, helping others and infectious. I want you to know that you are awesome for making a difference. Bless you and your family
Over 9.3 million views. I'm so blown away, my friends. Thank you, Paragraphic, for telling such an amazing story and for yall, the WORLD, for embracing it the way you have. I'm truly humbled. Well, please keep sharing it and spreading the wonderful world of sustainable gardening, and continue to plant that first seed so that together we'll grow. Have a great one, my friends!
Hola fam! Much love to paragraphic and to each and every one of you for viewing. We're about to surpass 10 million views! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Plant that first seed and Together We Grow!
You are freaking Amazing! Great teacher, and beautiful human being. I have some health issues, some are getting kind of scary recently. I did start a garden this year, but my health has kinda messed me up. You have inspired me to get out there and get things in order the best that I can. Keep being 💯! And thank you!
Your absolutely right he is so kind sharing his story but very knowledgeable and has great experiences and diversity he needs his own show for sure ✌️👊🤙🏻
@@Kronos0999 , I think you misunderstood one parent to another. By far, there's no need to be thirsty here. 🤷🏾♀️ Having read other similar comments, I'm not sure why you aren't gatekeeping other commenters. They are equally enthusiastic and supportive.
This guy’s sheer passion for aquaponics is not only infectious, but he is able to explain these concepts so well that even me, a complete noobie, can understand and get inspired to start! Cheers brother.
I second that as well I appreciate you my Brother, and thank you for inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone and not to be intimidated of all the information! God Bless you and your Family ✌️
I think the saying is that supermarkets only carry the three-day Supply if people completely understood that they would understand how important it is to be more self-sustaining this guy is a Super Trooper of sustainability in my book I realize that not all people can do what he is doing but his concept of doing something rubs off on a person this guy needs his own channel
He isn’t self sustaining. Where is he getting the fish food? Where is he getting the lava rocks? Where is he getting the soil base? The coconut fibers? The replacement batteries? The wiring? Nobody will ever be self sustaining. Not in today’s world, not unless MANY people die and society collapses.
Bruuhhh I couldn't describe how this man made me feel so good about living life. You put it perfectly into Word and I can sleep even better tonight kiss my wife and love my life. 🍻😋😁
My first thought was, damn these fish would probably be depressed af being crammed in there, if fish are capable of complex emotions like that anyways, ik I would be upset, so I feel some sadness for them, tilapia fillet is really tasty tho ngl
He joked about he couldn't grow old in an old folks home period after finding out he's 50! I'm convinced he can't grow old at all. Great video awesome person
You really should do a Master Class on all of this. It's an income stream within itself. I saw this and said to myself, this man and his family are role models and could be teachers of the people who are looking to be viably self sustaining, but just don't know how. Brother you are the blueprint. This world doesn't need more huge farms. We need family farms like this. My name is Brody and it is inspiring to watch you and your family actually make a change. Respect and thank you.
Man, can we just stop and talk about his glow for a sec? He is just beaming with joy. As a gardener I know exactly where he’s coming from, but what’s even better is how he relates to his animals. He’s a true steward!
Hi, the Twenty- Eighty Rule wins every time. Look it up, it’s amazing just like Mrs. Murphy’s Rule. Those two rules have followed me all my life!! Cheers mate. Harera
He seems genuinely nice, invested, a hard worker, dedicated to his family, and he's doing what he can to be self sufficient. What isn't there to love? What a terrific guy, God bless him.
@@LLCNipsturBrands I can attest to this, my father smokes cigarettes and drinks beer like its going out of style, and up until his 70's people would always guess his age and be off by about 10-20 years. Genetics are a roll of the dice unfortunately, but nurturing yourself is always wise and beneficial.
Thank you so much for a wonderful job Paragraphic. I hope you all are enjoying their continued incredible content. NOBODY tells a story like PARAGRAPHIC my friends!
You are an inspiration and you have done your homework. You have an awesome setup, your back yard looks beautiful! Your food has to be on another level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
This man has more charisma, energy and passion than 99% of the people I've ever met, absolutely laud his zeal and humility, and it really makes you wonder how great the world would be if there were a few more people like him.
This is great now in Africa its going to be the only way to live i am a 65 year old man and i shared this with my family in Zimbabwe and South Africa thank you so much
This is kind of an exaggerated comment. I feel like most people in the world have the potential to have this kind of charisma. Just people don’t always have things to be smiling about lol
An applause for his mother for opening up his imagination and letting him explore outside his environment. For expanding his horizon. If He is this way, his mother must be an absolute joy.
Definitely. It's a close system. One of thing he didn't mention is the potassium from the fish poop. Current method of agriculture depletes soil of potash and requires constant addition from mined fertilizer only found in a few countries. Fish poop contains potash.
@@TemplarX2 No, it's not a closed loop system. People get that wrong a lot. You are putting in fish food and taking out fish and plants. What you recycle to a larger degree than with other agriculture system is water. And you save on fertilizer and getting rid of animal waste, though the latter is the same as water efficiency in aquaculture.
The best part about this video is how HAPPY he is, that and how much he appreciates his family. He is connected to his wife, his kids, the earth, the plants, the fish, the sun-if you don't believe that a life of worthwhile work can be utterly fulfilling and bring you joy, you just need to take a look at this man and learn something. As somebody who has the opposite of a green thumb but loves plants anyways, this is really inspiring. I hope that people see this man and choose to emulate him.
It is indeed refreshing to hear a brother who grew up in the hood speak so passionately and intelligently and enthusiastically about such a positive subject as growing healthy, nutritious and delicious food in a sustainable manner for his family. Your positivity is contagious and you are a good role model not only for other young kids growing up in the hood but for people of all backgrounds and growing up with their own struggles. May God bless you and your family and all of your endeavors.
He's from the hood? Damn, that man has done something with himself as he speaks very eloquently, has a major passion and comes across like a upbeat professor. When he mentioned TRex and chickens I knew he was on another level (I went to NCSU where they discovered that TRex / Chicken DNA link).
Respect!! it CAN be an amazing life! A plan, effort, and consistency, always required. Before all that, inspiration. Thank you Sir, for inspiring me! 👍✌️👊
The mood that this guy is giving off is just too pure. It's so nice to just listen to him talk so enthusiastically about the gardening and makes me want to make one myself on my patio.
He had me interested from the pigs. Then he showed the size of the plants and I started googling what I need to do this in my backyard. Then he said he was 50. Now I'm getting ready to go to home depot this weekend.
I was watching this thinking this man was like 30-odd years. "i'm 50 years old" you what?!!? he has the positivity and energy of a 20 year old. Great project, great mindset, great execution. Keep up the good work!
“Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating!” Man, this guy is a breath of fresh air. I used to garden and was so happy seeing my ‘plant children’ grow but got too busy with life...now I want to get back into it after watching him.
“I’d rather watch grass grow. Here’s the thing have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freakin exhilarating” love that energy and wish there were more people like him in the world
I've studied aquaponics on and off for years and I really like it using waste to grow vegetables. I've been turning the back yard into a garden. I still have some space left. I had a small hydroponic system setup had to go to hospital for a few months and then I quit. I'm just getting back to my earth boxs and I'm getting my in ground ready was also looking at the hydroponic set up and thinking how to use it. Then ran into your videos. I'm in a wheelchair but I still have the spark at 70years the heat gets me so little here little there and it'll get done. Keep up the good work
Don’t grow grass, grow plants that are indigenous to your state. people in Cali could stop their water crisis if they didn’t care so much about grass. Imagine if they all just planted their own native plants that are resistant to drought.
@@knucklesskinner253 Yeah of course but you get that he was a saying that to change ones perspective of gardening right? He didn't really say to plant grass
This is the type of person that could actually motivate people to want to do better and to actually change things. Loving these videos every since the mushroom one popped up the other night
People that love life dont waste there time on money. I think he would help you build your system and his reward would be your smile through out the process.
@@PaulAmerican it could just be a charitable thing though just to educate kids in schools like a workshop type of thing, sustainability especially nowadays is important and kids can learn from it
Amazing what you have accomplished with Aquaponics. I have a 75g fish tank, with 2 HOB Filters converted into a Refugium. I'm growing Lucky Bamboo, Pothos, Chinese Evergreen and Peace Lily plants.
@@yancyjarquin4683 I think if you ask some questions they’ll be answered just in the commentsection. Every country/geolocation/soil etc. has different preferences and methods
Dont fall for their divide and conquer tactics. If we all lived like this it would crash the system we have now. No more of your favourite snacks/foods/products. No more air travel anywhere. You would be swapping the awesome life we could have for one thats very plain and based on basic survival over anything else. Sounds crap to me. We need each other to survive. We've always depended on each other.
I have watched this video through at least 3 times and I still get chills at 6 minutes when he is speaking about his children and says, "Without them I'd be nothing and with them I am everything." Just a beautiful moment.
This means the world to me. I almost lost my wife and daughter in a car accident last week. I'm still shook over it. My wife is still recovering. Thankfully she's still with us. All of the money in the world couldn't prevent that moment from happening, I'll never forget that feeling of helplessness. Love your family my friend. They're everything.
@@togetherwegrow8340 that's real words honest and true from the wise, I received it gracefully. In Jesus name may you and all your family be protected my brother. Amen.
If this Guy was a salesman, I'd buy everything he will offer to me. What a passionate, enthusiasm and exciting, Guy! I gotta start planting tomorrow and set up something like this with little savings that I have. Godbless you, Man!
“Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating! It’s one of the most exciting things…” This genuinely made me tear up. I have so much respect for this man and the love/joy he holds in his heart 💖
@@enjOi47 no a man that’s passionate about the earth and it’s inhabitants teaching us how to be better humans instead of relying on big corporations that injects your food full of bullshit… grow up ya panzie
This man deserves to be made as famous as these celebrity’s that people love to make well known who contribute nothing to society. We need people like this to spread messages like this to the public.
Yet blm manager just bought a multi million dollar mansion in a white neighborhood with all the donations but y’all still appointed her manager cause she was “nice”.not everything is as it seems
@@joshbnty984 ...and this is why we as black people will never "Get over racism." Even if we're in our own living room, minding our own business while eating ice cream, we can't escape the hate.🤦🏿♂️
@@presidenttnediserp428 exactly. There’s always someone. It will always come out one way or another. I guess his hate came out in the comments. Hates to see a man of color doing good for him and his family and the people across the RUclips platform and everyday life who would love to learn from this guy😪
thats why we need to like, comment, subscribe and share content like this. WE need to choose who got a plateform to speak. let's stop hollywood and all the behind the curtain people dictate whats good or trendy.
My husband and I looked into solar power - the 'we'll put panels on your roof and save you money' kind. The contract contradicted everything the salesman said. More importantly, why would we get solar power if we can't use it during a power failure? We'll be moving soon. We intend to put in solar power and do it right.
His testimony is inspiring. Two things to take away here: the sustainability of this practice, and the agency it gives. He mentioned it briefly about not wanting to be beholden to big box supplies; it's become more evident in the last year. Giving lower income families this level of agency is not only beneficial financially (grow/raise your own food), but mentally. By enfranchising them you gain them a highentened sense of self worth, increasing motivation to do better and aim higher.
@@liquidsleepgames3661 Certainly, but I thinks its a wise investment nonetheless for the reasons I mentioned. Also those directly and indirectly shown in the video speak to the power of individual sustainability at any level. Regardless of ones capacity people need to start somewhere, and I believe the act alone is a truly liberating experience.
@@TheSwordOne_ not denying that. However when you either dont have the space (apartments) or dont have enough money to live pay check to pay check you would have no chance. Which yes would help with it once done but unable to afford it in the first place.
@@liquidsleepgames3661 Of cpurse there are limits, but i dont agree that people in adverse situations have no chance. Im not advocating setups with this capacity, however. Window gardens, vertical planters, or similar cheap small-scale projects is somewhere to start. The mindset is something valuable worth promoting; its about changing perspective. People are disenfranchised in different ways for sure, but still think starting at any size or level is worthwhile.
im gunna be a dad soon, i feel like things im learning and absorbing have changed. im noticing the traits and examples of what i want to be. i see this man talk about a lot of things i want to be a part of. thank you for sharing.
“Plant that first seed.. take that first step” When he started planting the squash and the wind chimes played at 6:30 it was among the peaceful moments I’ve watched Prolific guy and such an amazing video. Working real hard to have my own farm and this kind of set up someday.
4.8 million views! Thank you Paragraphic❤ but mostly, THANK ALL OF YOU for taking the time and enjoying our journey. Our channel is in the description. Please Check us out. In the meantime, please watch all of paragraphics content. They put so much work behind every project just for us viewers. You will be moved. Isn't that why we do what we do? #togetherwegrow
I’ve always wanted to do this. I live in a super tiny apartment with no patio now. But in 2 years we’ll be in a house and I’ll be a pro cuz I’m about to start watching your videos. This video was great man good work!
I love listening to this guys life philosophy. You can tell that he really has a passion for what he's doing and for his family. Keep up the good work.
I was looking for information on raising prawns & ended up here . No regrets ! Brother this was a joy to watch & your enthusiasm is through & makes anybody exited about farming . Everything seems sustainable & well thought out . Self sufficiency is a must nowadays & farming is the future. Nice video with lots of information & inspiration.
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Dude, needs to turn this into his own RUclips channel. People would love it simply because he’s got a magnanimous personality!
Go check the description my dude
ruclips.net/channel/UCdU6O4JjaL_jXtie6GzKkow
he's a great ambassador for novice gardening.
@@jasonsharpbucks Thanks
Agreed and the subject is something we all should look more into for self sufficiency
Holy Cow 6 million views and rising. Thank you for this amazing opportunity THE PARAGRAPHIC and thank all of you for enjoying the journey with us!
You all ROCK!
Peace Good brother!! I live outside of Atlanta on about 5 acres. I need help doing solar
You are an inspiration. Your passion and your love for what you do is changing people’s minds, helping others and infectious. I want you to know that you are awesome for making a difference. Bless you and your family
@@lightup6751 facts
You need your youtube channel
PLEASE help me understand why to use tilapia instead of channel cats!!!
Over 9.3 million views. I'm so blown away, my friends. Thank you, Paragraphic, for telling such an amazing story and for yall, the WORLD, for embracing it the way you have. I'm truly humbled.
Well, please keep sharing it and spreading the wonderful world of sustainable gardening, and continue to plant that first seed so that together we'll grow.
Have a great one, my friends!
This was awesome, brother. Love your set up.
I'm about to go to college for marine science with an aquaculture focus and this was really inspiring
@MichaelCasanovaMusic thank you, and the best of luck to you and your future journeys brother!
@@jsjr2485 I have a channel with the answers :)
Sending hugs
Mad love from 🇹🇹🇹🇹 love your charisma!
Hola fam! Much love to paragraphic and to each and every one of you for viewing. We're about to surpass 10 million views! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Plant that first seed and
Together We Grow!
Get it!
You are freaking Amazing!
Great teacher, and beautiful human being.
I have some health issues, some are getting kind of scary recently.
I did start a garden this year, but my health has kinda messed me up.
You have inspired me to get out there and get things in order the best that I can.
Keep being 💯! And thank you!
@@letsdothis9063 I'm so proud of you. You got this!
10 Million Hit!
This guy is so passionate really makes you feel that anyone can do it. I'd love to try one day.
I promise you got this!
There’s a huge amount of resources for 3D Printed hydroponic equipment
Well I definitely didn't expect to see Angus here
This is the video I didn’t know I needed and now love.
@@thomascarruthers4397 awesome!
This dude is the friend everyone wants to have.
Everyone who’s decent.
@@GNOBNX
And everyone who isn't! Even pigs want to be this man's friend.
@@Nick_Lamb Okay...
@@GNOBNX ur cool
AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN
This guy is a natural teacher and so comfortable in front of the camera. He needs his own TV show.
That’s for sure. He’s a natural in front of the camera.
Id sub to that
He has a RUclips channel check the description
@@christinalaw3375 Come on back to reality buddy.
This is what happens when you know what you talking about forward and backwards
This man is so blessed and humble…..his kids will cherish his legacy. Thank God for men like this.
Much love!
Infectious optimism. I love this guy.❤
If everyone had a friend like him the world would be a vastly better place.
truly
Having known him most of my life. I can agree. He simply is awesome
So true.
Fact
Let's be like him to make this world a better place
Love this dude’s attitude. We need more people like this. Awesome
Agreed
This is true and if more people wore like this we would be a better place for sure
Unfortunately the government hates people like these.
If the cops come to his house hes for getting shot
Much agreed! I want to be his friend!
This man needs a PBS gardening show! He has such a positive upbeat attitude when delivering a lot of information
Your absolutely right he is so kind sharing his story but very knowledgeable and has great experiences and diversity he needs his own show for sure ✌️👊🤙🏻
هناك من يجتهد في تخريب الكوكب و هناك من يجتهد ليكون الكوكب بخير . أنشروا السلام والمعرفة التي تساهم في المنفعة العامة. أنت إنسان نموذجي .
“Without them I am nothing with them I am everything” powerful brother.
Respect for a father who teaches his kids to live healthy.👊🏼
💕 Love that Dad love! It's beautiful man!
@@Janine36k He's married. Don't get thirsty
@@Kronos0999 , I think you misunderstood one parent to another. By far, there's no need to be thirsty here. 🤷🏾♀️
Having read other similar comments, I'm not sure why you aren't gatekeeping other commenters. They are equally enthusiastic and supportive.
IKR 😭
This guy’s sheer passion for aquaponics is not only infectious, but he is able to explain these concepts so well that even me, a complete noobie, can understand and get inspired to start! Cheers brother.
For the problem with his fish farming he didn't use chlorine to treat water?
@@yeoshenghong4802 we didn't :)
Thanks John! Sorry I'm just seeing this.
I second that as well I appreciate you my Brother, and thank you for inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone and not to be intimidated of all the information! God Bless you and your Family ✌️
“Without them I am nothing with them I am everything “
Man that was soul touching
I swear by it everyday❤️💚
Naaaaah i see your son mean mugging 😂
Totally heart felt over here❤ This is something humanity has lost- real true compassion and giving gratitude where it’s due. What a great guy!
thats how a real family feels. how my service with the navy felt
Love this man. Protect him. The world needs more just like him.
You rock fam!
I don’t think people understand how incredible it is to be self sustainable.
I think the saying is that supermarkets only carry the three-day Supply if people completely understood that they would understand how important it is to be more self-sustaining this guy is a Super Trooper of sustainability in my book I realize that not all people can do what he is doing but his concept of doing something rubs off on a person this guy needs his own channel
No vegetable tastes as good as the ones you grow for yourself….
I think he actually has a day job...
He isn’t self sustaining. Where is he getting the fish food? Where is he getting the lava rocks? Where is he getting the soil base? The coconut fibers? The replacement batteries? The wiring? Nobody will ever be self sustaining. Not in today’s world, not unless MANY people die and society collapses.
@@bigbossadidoss8678 if he grows all the right things on his property, the fish food can be grown there.
This guy just lifted my spirits and I wasn’t even having a bad day
Bruuhhh I couldn't describe how this man made me feel so good about living life. You put it perfectly into Word and I can sleep even better tonight kiss my wife and love my life. 🍻😋😁
likewise, so inspired by his message. To the moon!
@@beefchuck Same here
My first thought was, damn these fish would probably be depressed af being crammed in there, if fish are capable of complex emotions like that anyways, ik I would be upset, so I feel some sadness for them, tilapia fillet is really tasty tho ngl
OMG I was thinking the same thing.. it's like I want to hangout with this guy and learn !!
He joked about he couldn't grow old in an old folks home period after finding out he's 50! I'm convinced he can't grow old at all. Great video awesome person
You really should do a Master Class on all of this. It's an income stream within itself. I saw this and said to myself, this man and his family are role models and could be teachers of the people who are looking to be viably self sustaining, but just don't know how. Brother you are the blueprint. This world doesn't need more huge farms. We need family farms like this. My name is Brody and it is inspiring to watch you and your family actually make a change. Respect and thank you.
I do :)
@@togetherwegrow8340genius hope u do consultation n set up to help newbies. where r u located
Man, can we just stop and talk about his glow for a sec? He is just beaming with joy. As a gardener I know exactly where he’s coming from, but what’s even better is how he relates to his animals. He’s a true steward!
You rock Joshua!
It's amazing what people can do when they find themselves and their purposes in life. Makes me happy to see
Steward :). This word made me happy
When you love what you do....
This guy is absolutely stoked about what he does.
Theres a special place in heaven for good stewards
20% people in these comments talking about Aquaponics system.
80% talking about how genuine and nice the dude is. ❤️
Hi, the Twenty- Eighty Rule wins every time. Look it up, it’s amazing just like Mrs. Murphy’s Rule. Those two rules have followed me all my life!! Cheers mate. Harera
That’s because he is way better than his aquaponics.
Goes to show how the human personality can just about sell even the most mudane thing! Its about "connecting" then the rest is his-tory!😄
He seems genuinely nice, invested, a hard worker, dedicated to his family, and he's doing what he can to be self sufficient. What isn't there to love? What a terrific guy, God bless him.
No, it's 90% people making this about themselves and their story.
So this is what happiness looks like
Love this guy’s energy. We need more of his positivity in the world.
Brother is 50!? Seems that self-grown organic food is working well for him. Respect!
It’s not the food it’s just his genes
@@LLCNipsturBrands I can attest to this, my father smokes cigarettes and drinks beer like its going out of style, and up until his 70's people would always guess his age and be off by about 10-20 years. Genetics are a roll of the dice unfortunately, but nurturing yourself is always wise and beneficial.
Black don’t crack
For real, if you heard his voice you'd guess that it was a 30yr old
Dude doesn't look a day over 30
I feel like this guy would make an absolutely amazing horticulture teacher, teaching aquaponics.
His positive attitude is infectious :)
Why thank you :)
His energy is so contagious. God bless and protect him and his family 🤍
Not only his energy but his solar energy as well lol
Amen :) Jesus loves you guys!
I’m sober now, but if I still drank I’d catch a beer with that guy. He’s smart and he’s got such an upbeat attitude. Love it!
That's the power of recovery, you can get "drunk/ high on vibes now. Congrats, keep going
The guy looks younger than me but has 20 years on me. I love how passionate he is about this.
@OJ Moran really? i thiught he’s 30
@@nathan-ls8yw i think he looks little older because of the beard.
@@nathan-ls8yw he's 50 i think
Black don't crack.
Those kids are beyond blessed to have that man as their father. Not gonna lie I'm kinda jealous lol.
let us not be “jealous” rather be inspired to get up and do the same thing
@@MichaelLee-nn9fo Amen lol.
@@MichaelLee-nn9fo you don't get it bro
He's aged 50 but has the energy of a 30yr old, we need more people like him with his outlook.
Much appreciated my friend!
You're fifty!??
Not only is he high energy, I could believe he is even age 27-30!
Dude I legit thought he was 30 years old too !
Sheesh, I'm 30 and I don't have anywhere near that amount of energy
Thank you so much for a wonderful job Paragraphic. I hope you all are enjoying their continued incredible content. NOBODY tells a story like PARAGRAPHIC my friends!
You are an inspiration and you have done your homework. You have an awesome setup, your back yard looks beautiful! Your food has to be on another level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@@xxsoulpatchxx3362 my honor my friend :)
Can any crop grow with this 12 inch deep lava rock hydroponics? Or is it only for crops whom roots can be submerged in water?
@@spiritualaligning8781 great question! We grew root vegetables, carrots, turnips as well
@togetherwegrow8340 Is it possible to do a hydroponic system with an in ground pond?
Man this guy's enthusiasm and positivity is just contagious. What a legend!
This man has more charisma, energy and passion than 99% of the people I've ever met, absolutely laud his zeal and humility, and it really makes you wonder how great the world would be if there were a few more people like him.
This is great now in Africa its going to be the only way to live i am a 65 year old man and i shared this with my family in Zimbabwe and South Africa thank you so much
This is kind of an exaggerated comment. I feel like most people in the world have the potential to have this kind of charisma. Just people don’t always have things to be smiling about lol
@@meat. I'm very happy. I don't have charisma.
He just made me want a pig
@@anthonywhite7032 so we in the same country , I am thinking Northern Cape
This dude's energy is off the charts wholesome.
He is 50 years old?!?!
Must be all those kale chips!
If your personality is so refreshing as this guy its absolutely normal to look like this at 50😉😅
i was surprised to !! im nearly forty.. and i just asked my interviewer yesterday 'guess how old i am?" reply was 23-25.. :d
@@bushysnowtail7413 can you stop. You probably look your age or older. Stop being lead by false praises.
Being happy and being grateful is not just a meme. A stressed mind ages the body as well
Without them, I'd be nothing. With them, I am everything. A father's humble words.
I mean it with all my heart
@@togetherwegrow8340 you guys are amazing, good on you 👏👏
That how I feel about Jesus. Without him I am nothing, with him I can do anything.
This man has got to be one of the coolest cats i have ever seen on RUclips . his positivity is off the chart
thought homie was 35 at most... dude's 50 and livin his dream... thats prolly why he's so healthy and happy and lookin young
"Here's the thing; have you ever watched grass grow?... It's incredible!" ... I love this guy.
*Exhilarating
Charismatically degrading home values while spewing stupidity. 🙄
@@purpleXpotion u must be fun at parties
@@purpleXpotion wow
@@carokann4397 ?
An applause for his mother for opening up his imagination and letting him explore outside his environment. For expanding his horizon. If He is this way, his mother must be an absolute joy.
My mommy is the best! (I still call her that) :)
Cheers to The Divine Feminine!
@@togetherwegrow8340 absolutely love your energy man. The world is a better place with you in it
This is brilliant . Growing your garden with little help from Mother Nature.
Aquaponics is by far one of the most exciting systems being adopted by more and more people at the moment! Such a great video about it 👌
Definitely. It's a close system. One of thing he didn't mention is the potassium from the fish poop. Current method of agriculture depletes soil of potash and requires constant addition from mined fertilizer only found in a few countries. Fish poop contains potash.
@@TemplarX2 i thought it's about the amount of potassium? isn't the roots straining that
@@TemplarX2 oh my bad lol i get it wrong, but it can hurt the plants if potassium is so high
@@TemplarX2 No, it's not a closed loop system. People get that wrong a lot. You are putting in fish food and taking out fish and plants. What you recycle to a larger degree than with other agriculture system is water. And you save on fertilizer and getting rid of animal waste, though the latter is the same as water efficiency in aquaculture.
@@TemplarX2 It would also be pointless because you wouldn't have anything to sell or eat.
My only regret is that I can only like this video once. This man's energy is inspirational
Thanks mate!
The best part about this video is how HAPPY he is, that and how much he appreciates his family. He is connected to his wife, his kids, the earth, the plants, the fish, the sun-if you don't believe that a life of worthwhile work can be utterly fulfilling and bring you joy, you just need to take a look at this man and learn something. As somebody who has the opposite of a green thumb but loves plants anyways, this is really inspiring. I hope that people see this man and choose to emulate him.
You rock Emily!! Check our channel out for more
I agree! Been looking around a bit for information... now I am finding it.
@@togetherwegrow8340 I just subscribed to your channel!
And his hat gives off great vibes, I love it
@@ElderandOakFarm thanks mate!!
It is indeed refreshing to hear a brother who grew up in the hood speak so passionately and intelligently and enthusiastically about such a positive subject as growing healthy, nutritious and delicious food in a sustainable manner for his family. Your positivity is contagious and you are a good role model not only for other young kids growing up in the hood but for people of all backgrounds and growing up with their own struggles. May God bless you and your family and all of your endeavors.
This was so touching, thank you Michael!
He's from the hood? Damn, that man has done something with himself as he speaks very eloquently, has a major passion and comes across like a upbeat professor. When he mentioned TRex and chickens I knew he was on another level (I went to NCSU where they discovered that TRex / Chicken DNA link).
Respect!! it CAN be an amazing life! A plan, effort, and consistency, always required. Before all that, inspiration. Thank you Sir, for inspiring me!
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@@togetherwegrow8340 plant the seed start a channel and from that seed the dream you have of more people doing it will grow!!!
I agree , this is a guy blazing his own trail and steering right clear of stereotypes .. refreshing and inspiring
I thought I was gonna learn about growing plants but this man instead just straight rejuvinated my soul. Damm. Wow.
The mood that this guy is giving off is just too pure. It's so nice to just listen to him talk so enthusiastically about the gardening and makes me want to make one myself on my patio.
Dude has a wife, kids, and an awesome high tech garden. I believe this is what is referred to as "The American Dream."
He had me interested from the pigs. Then he showed the size of the plants and I started googling what I need to do this in my backyard. Then
he said he was 50. Now I'm getting ready to go to home depot this weekend.
Heck yeah Greg!!
How's da farm holding up
How's it going brother
3 years down the line... How'd it work out?
I was watching this thinking this man was like 30-odd years. "i'm 50 years old" you what?!!? he has the positivity and energy of a 20 year old. Great project, great mindset, great execution. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Paolo!
Its all that health food
Black Dont Crack, especially on a healthy diet.
As said a dude : you're what you eat
if you eat garbage food then dont expect an amazing outcome
@@shaezbreizh86 right on!
I love how excited he is speaking about this, I could really watch this as a series with a slight chance of me ever starting Aquaponics.
I truly love it!! We're still inventing awesome stuff 😁😁
I haven't felt so inspired by one man in a long time. This guy is a treasure
“Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating!” Man, this guy is a breath of fresh air. I used to garden and was so happy seeing my ‘plant children’ grow but got too busy with life...now I want to get back into it after watching him.
couldn't agree more it's funny how often you find yourself just staring at the growing plants
Same, bruh. Same.
Straight up, I sometimes find myself staring at the plants in the garden
👍👍
Man I wish this guy was my neighbor. Such positive energy.
This guy radiates positive energy, positive vibes
Ay, thanks fam!
“I’d rather watch grass grow. Here’s the thing have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freakin exhilarating” love that energy and wish there were more people like him in the world
He's probably just crazy or depressed.. or both
I totaly agree! He's awesome, I wish he was my neighbor
@@Big_Dai what...?
Have you ever watched grass grow...on weed?
Africa and india all like this small land owners trying to feed them selves and others without big blood sucking zionist companies and banks
If he was a school agriculture teacher, every student would like him
Nah. There's always some clown
Hold on do you learn agriculture in school xD how does it looks like xD
@@levgamespl my high school I went to had an agricultural building with a greenhouse!
No, there's always students who hate school then will blame the teacher
Bruh I would pull up to help no cap!
If everyone had this guys energy, the world would be in a lot better place.
Many thanks my friend!
Aint that the truth
If everyone grew their own stuff, had animals too. I’d bet anything this would would be a better place. ☮️ and ❤️
Great video
Electric company will go out business for sure🤪🤪
You need assholes everyone being nice wouldn't work
I've studied aquaponics on and off for years and I really like it using waste to grow vegetables. I've been turning the back yard into a garden. I still have some space left. I had a small hydroponic system setup had to go to hospital for a few months and then I quit. I'm just getting back to my earth boxs and I'm getting my in ground ready was also looking at the hydroponic set up and thinking how to use it. Then ran into your videos. I'm in a wheelchair but I still have the spark at 70years the heat gets me so little here little there and it'll get done. Keep up the good work
That’s amazing! You got this, proud of you for your drive and determination
"Have you ever watched grass grow? It's freaking amazing!"
Lol! I'm sold!
Don’t grow grass, grow plants that are indigenous to your state. people in Cali could stop their water crisis if they didn’t care so much about grass. Imagine if they all just planted their own native plants that are resistant to drought.
@@knucklesskinner253 Yeah of course but you get that he was a saying that to change ones perspective of gardening right? He didn't really say to plant grass
@@knucklesskinner253 @r/whoosh ;)
This is the type of person that could actually motivate people to want to do better and to actually change things. Loving these videos every since the mushroom one popped up the other night
Thanks Matty! More are in the works
Not MEL BAY AND HIS BOOK SQUARE FOOT GARDENING FROM A BILLION YEARS AGO??????????? I mean, you don't know anything yo.
He should make this a business and run it through schools and all that. The way he tells his story would make anyone want to start up 👏🏾
People that love life dont waste there time on money. I think he would help you build your system and his reward would be your smile through out the process.
@@PaulAmerican it could just be a charitable thing though just to educate kids in schools like a workshop type of thing, sustainability especially nowadays is important and kids can learn from it
@@Nami-ko8ho same outcome. A greed less service.
Yes, this should be taught in schools
I would sign up
Saying he couldn't grow old in an old folks home resonates with me. I shamed my ancestors trying to grow sweet potatoes
Chuck!!! This needs to be a whole Netflix film sir!!!! And you know this, man. 😎👏👏👏✊🏾
This guy knows his stuff. His personality is so bubbly and he’s got that hard working personality
Me being from the hood and coming across this to see a brother doing something like this is inspiring! Really opened my mind💡💯
Thanks Jay!
Find us at Together We Grow
Same this is extremely aspiring
Your domain sister
Amazing what you have accomplished with Aquaponics. I have a 75g fish tank, with 2 HOB Filters converted into a Refugium. I'm growing Lucky Bamboo, Pothos, Chinese Evergreen and Peace Lily plants.
From his sense of humor, to his intelligence, to his love of pigs, I like absolutely everything about this guy.
I don’t know if he realizes it, but this man is a role model…
Thank you so much!
@@togetherwegrow8340 absolute righteousness bruv
I took this man’s advice and with my neighbors help started a garden. It’s been one of the best experiences I’ve had lately.
Could you help me and maybe help a step by step for dummies 😅😅🥲🥲
@@yancyjarquin4683 I think if you ask some questions they’ll be answered just in the commentsection. Every country/geolocation/soil etc. has different preferences and methods
That man is 50 years old and he looks and act like he is in his twenties! It’s good to have passion and love and spirit, doing things you love.
I was just doing flips into the pool!
What a great dad who is really utilizing the earth and passing knowledge!
Healthy, wholesome, family-centered, imaginative, optimistic, and smart...this is what I like to see!!!!!!
Exactly. I love people like this . So full of life and even helps me to have more gratitude for all of life. He is fascinating.
Brother you figured out true Happiness! I am taking notes. This is how I feel we all should live like this. God bless you!
My dream life
Dont fall for their divide and conquer tactics. If we all lived like this it would crash the system we have now. No more of your favourite snacks/foods/products. No more air travel anywhere. You would be swapping the awesome life we could have for one thats very plain and based on basic survival over anything else. Sounds crap to me. We need each other to survive. We've always depended on each other.
George Costanza
An independent man
Is
Crap to you?
@@amsb4dafunk406 Its impossible long term. IMPOSSIBLE. Been there!! Unity is what we need. Not division. Too many would die with this attitude.
@@georgecostanza831 Impossible for you, sure.
I have watched this video through at least 3 times and I still get chills at 6 minutes when he is speaking about his children and says, "Without them I'd be nothing and with them I am everything." Just a beautiful moment.
I would thumbs up this comment a millions times if i could.
This means the world to me. I almost lost my wife and daughter in a car accident last week. I'm still shook over it. My wife is still recovering. Thankfully she's still with us. All of the money in the world couldn't prevent that moment from happening, I'll never forget that feeling of helplessness. Love your family my friend. They're everything.
@@togetherwegrow8340 that's real words honest and true from the wise, I received it gracefully. In Jesus name may you and all your family be protected my brother. Amen.
The best part of the video !
Me too ❤
If this Guy was a salesman, I'd buy everything he will offer to me. What a passionate, enthusiasm and exciting, Guy! I gotta start planting tomorrow and set up something like this with little savings that I have. Godbless you, Man!
You got this my friend!
Man, I love this guy. I wish he had his own channel or series on Paragraphic!!
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this is no cap the future, im 18 and ive been doing hydroponics for 2 years and growing veggies for like 8 years and it changed mi life.
True
do you grow weed? you should probably would be fire
@@xandertheprophet777 yooooo
I wish more people, myself included, had this man's energy.
Charles Collins, you sir, are an inspiration.
Love what you're doing, teaching your kids to follow after you. Shalom.
I appreciate you!
“Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating! It’s one of the most exciting things…” This genuinely made me tear up. I have so much respect for this man and the love/joy he holds in his heart 💖
Much love Elena, thank you!!
This is what the media, social outlets, should be promoting!! This is American right here. This amazing. Love it!!
The world needs more teachers like this brilliant man
A man who puts 100 big fish in a little tank?
@@enjOi47 no a man that’s passionate about the earth and it’s inhabitants teaching us how to be better humans instead of relying on big corporations that injects your food full of bullshit… grow up ya panzie
@@zsbacskai7331 somebody is mad😂
@@zsbacskai7331 Dang, why you hate desserts and plants my guy?
@@zsbacskai7331 Right, because no water is wasted on fcking tennis and golf courts..
This is so ingenious thank you for sharing this with us.. its teaching us so many ways to help the world! ❤
It’s hard not to like a guy who named his pig Kevin
Was that a play on words like Kevin Bacon
@@foundoutdoors2412 if so, it’s genius
😂😂😂😂
@@foundoutdoors2412 🤣🤣🤣
I named my female red tail boa constrictor kevin lmao
This man deserves to be made as famous as these celebrity’s that people love to make well known who contribute nothing to society. We need people like this to spread messages like this to the public.
Yet blm manager just bought a multi million dollar mansion in a white neighborhood with all the donations but y’all still appointed her manager cause she was “nice”.not everything is as it seems
@@alexmichaud6171 bro we are talking about a guy growing plants lol. Wtf does a BLM manager have to do with this. We are here for the aquaponics 😂
@@joshbnty984 ...and this is why we as black people will never "Get over racism." Even if we're in our own living room, minding our own business while eating ice cream, we can't escape the hate.🤦🏿♂️
@@presidenttnediserp428 exactly. There’s always someone. It will always come out one way or another. I guess his hate came out in the comments. Hates to see a man of color doing good for him and his family and the people across the RUclips platform and everyday life who would love to learn from this guy😪
thats why we need to like, comment, subscribe and share content like this. WE need to choose who got a plateform to speak. let's stop hollywood and all the behind the curtain people dictate whats good or trendy.
Finally, someone using solar energy correctly. Take note people
My husband and I looked into solar power - the 'we'll put panels on your roof and save you money' kind. The contract contradicted everything the salesman said. More importantly, why would we get solar power if we can't use it during a power failure? We'll be moving soon. We intend to put in solar power and do it right.
Exactly what I was thinking
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@@DianeSchips you can store electricity for later bro it’s called a lithium battery lmao
Bruhh get that government propaganda out your ass
This dude is so passionate and enthusiastic about it all. Good for him that’s really dope!
This man is truly American gold citizen. Well made, thank you
I think he has the healthiest, most robust veggies I've ever seen in an aquaponics set up
The fish is the secret.
That onion was out of this world.
His testimony is inspiring. Two things to take away here: the sustainability of this practice, and the agency it gives. He mentioned it briefly about not wanting to be beholden to big box supplies; it's become more evident in the last year. Giving lower income families this level of agency is not only beneficial financially (grow/raise your own food), but mentally. By enfranchising them you gain them a highentened sense of self worth, increasing motivation to do better and aim higher.
Right on!
It takes alot of overhead to start up.
@@liquidsleepgames3661 Certainly, but I thinks its a wise investment nonetheless for the reasons I mentioned. Also those directly and indirectly shown in the video speak to the power of individual sustainability at any level. Regardless of ones capacity people need to start somewhere, and I believe the act alone is a truly liberating experience.
@@TheSwordOne_ not denying that. However when you either dont have the space (apartments) or dont have enough money to live pay check to pay check you would have no chance.
Which yes would help with it once done but unable to afford it in the first place.
@@liquidsleepgames3661 Of cpurse there are limits, but i dont agree that people in adverse situations have no chance. Im not advocating setups with this capacity, however. Window gardens, vertical planters, or similar cheap small-scale projects is somewhere to start. The mindset is something valuable worth promoting; its about changing perspective. People are disenfranchised in different ways for sure, but still think starting at any size or level is worthwhile.
We could definitely chill. You’re living my dream. 🤙🏻
Credits to his mom and what she was able to do for him even as a single mom. This guy is all positivity!
im gunna be a dad soon, i feel like things im learning and absorbing have changed. im noticing the traits and examples of what i want to be. i see this man talk about a lot of things i want to be a part of. thank you for sharing.
Good luck man, wishing you the best.
Congratulations!!
Cheers lads. Thanks for the support. 💪
Congrats man! Welcome to the club, you're gonna do great.
“Plant that first seed.. take that first step”
When he started planting the squash and the wind chimes played at 6:30 it was among the peaceful moments I’ve watched
Prolific guy and such an amazing video. Working real hard to have my own farm and this kind of set up someday.
#growfoodnotlawns
Your plants look excellent !!! Like the idea of growing fish. Pigs and chickens are great too. Happy gardening❤🎉❤
4.8 million views! Thank you Paragraphic❤ but mostly, THANK ALL OF YOU for taking the time and enjoying our journey. Our channel is in the description. Please Check us out. In the meantime, please watch all of paragraphics content. They put so much work behind every project just for us viewers. You will be moved. Isn't that why we do what we do?
#togetherwegrow
Great content. love your video.
You got my sub! Paragraphic, please pin Charles' comment so viewers can find him more easily!
I’ve always wanted to do this. I live in a super tiny apartment with no patio now. But in 2 years we’ll be in a house and I’ll be a pro cuz I’m about to start watching your videos. This video was great man good work!
@@KillerGumby-ll5xc thank you and I know you got this covered!
brother i live in Flint MI. its rough out here and i thank you for spreading hope and inspiration
I love listening to this guys life philosophy. You can tell that he really has a passion for what he's doing and for his family. Keep up the good work.
I agree, love it.
The way this guy explain everything makes me want to try building one myself. Fun and informational. Great vid bruv.
I was looking for information on raising prawns & ended up here . No regrets ! Brother this was a joy to watch & your enthusiasm is through & makes anybody exited about farming . Everything seems sustainable & well thought out . Self sufficiency is a must nowadays & farming is the future. Nice video with lots of information & inspiration.
This made my day!
This is what "the media" should be broadcasting! Thank you Paragraphic!! This is a life changer.
Paragraphic ROCKS!!