First off thank you for taking the time to share. I recently widowed. I am 57. My late husband would always help me. Your videos show me how to do things by myself. Your ideas are amazing. Again It gives me a little hope about being alone now.
James: I used your idea to improvise a trellis for each of my raised wicking beds. I cut a single 2x6x8 pressure treated board ( btw: pressure treated wood now uses copper to preserve the wood, not arsenic like before) into thirds using my table saw. To hang my string spools, one per plant, I used 5 mm vinyl covered wire rope and turnbuckles and hooks attached to the inside of the raised bed just above ground level near the row of plants. I put another wire rope attached to the end poles just below the top support. I used the tomato clips you mentioned to attach to the plants and the strings. I hope this vertical support system will help keep the plants and fruit up off the dirt. Thanks for the inspiration!
I have a backyard garden, have had it for 10+ years, in that time I have enjoyed it and found it a total annoyance. The first clip of yours I found was this one, the tomato one.. Since that time I have built 7 raised garden beds where soil used to be, plus two good size compost "bins". I totally LOVE hanging out in my garden, starting and ending each day doing garden stuff there. Your videos totally reinvigorated my passion for having a home garden.. Peace. Theosis.
Hey Theosis, nothing makes me and Tuck happier than hearing we reinvigorated your passion for gardening at home thats why we are here! We appreciate your generous donation and kind words, pitmans the world to me and the little boss! Thanks, James and Tuck 🐕😁❤️
This is my first year using a trellis for tomatoes and cucumbers. I like your design and enjoy watching your videos. Our Dachshund Belle loves cucumbers like Tuck does. Stay healthy and safe my friend.
I love the way you just get right into the video and always stay focused through out. Without all the chit chat that has nothing to do with what your talking about. Thank You for the very informative video.
By far the best gardening channel on RUclips. On almost all of the videos there are at least 5-10 people in the comments talking about how you inspired them to start a garden. If that isn't a sign of great content -- and a great gardener -- then I don't know what is.
Im from the bronx New York and doing my garden changed my life. All because of this guy. Former military here. Great therapeutic for anyone stressed. Keep the videos going. Stay strong everyone.
You are awesome! With the wood prices double and tripling, this is such a money saver! I can't thank you enough! James you are a blessing to all of us! We appreciate your videos and your expertise. I just love watching and following you. Im sure you will be one of the grandfathers on how to make a food forest and be among one of those guys whom we refer to as we make our own forests many generations to come. WOW.
Man your passion and positive energy is so damn contagious! I started my first raised bed this year, and not only did I get great ideas for managing that, but also the inspiration to plant a ton of perennials everything from Honeycrisp Apple Trees to 6 different varieties of Raspberries and Blueberries! I think I've already watched your whole catalog of videos so it's especially exciting when I see you've uploaded something new! Thank you for everything James!
I tell you ,,, This man is so darn good and blessed. He encourages you to go out and do something productive in your life. And viola!!! What a difference a little turn of the sod does. THANKS JAMES.🤗🤗🍆🍄🍎🍇🍉🌶🌶🍒🍓🍅🌽🥕🥑🥦
Your channel is my favorite. It is where I go when I have questions about gardening. I am new to veggie gardening ( I have been flower gardening for years) and I have four raised beds with plans to expand it next year. Thank you for your down to earth advise and I love your enthusiasm.
I bought 2in by 2in 8 ft long pieces from Lowe's. 1 nail on top of each end of cross piece drilled 18 in holes in ground and set them in, had a 2&1/4th inch auger. They lasted 12 years plus with 1 bye's for cross pieces tied to ends. Never treated the wood but stored inside for winters.
You rock. I am a single woman with some tools and abilities. You just taught me I could rip a board without a table saw. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for teaching. From Warren County NJ
Just a side note, a square galvanized nailing plate is easier, stronger and will resist racking better that that 90° bracket in the corner. A TP35 ($.93) from Home Depot. And gives you some holes for guy strings if you need em. I like your idea, gonna do that this spring.
Thanks for the tip. We made one of these. We tried 4" corner braces per the video, and they were pretty useless. The whole thing just bent and twisted, and the extra screw thru the top split the wood, even with predrilling. So we disassembled the brace and screw and purchased 4 Simpson Strong Ties (model TP15) and secured them with 7/8" galvanized roofing nails on both sides. Worked perfectly. Just adjusted the ones on the back by about 1/4" so no need to worry about nails coming in at same spot on each side. Installed some fencing stakes at the end of each row and secured the trellis to each fence post with 2 stainless steel hose clamps. Trellis is super solid. Home Depot wouldn't cut any wood lengthwise, so used 3 each 2" x 3" x 8' boards. Had to search to get straight pieces. After attaching the plates to the front side, you will need a helper to turn the unit over so it doesn't bend the plates until the plates are attached on the back side. End result looks really nice. Would probably be easier just to drive some taller fence posts into each end and attach an electrical conduit pipe across the top like some other gardening videos show, but that doesn't look as nice and I didn't want to have a giant lightening rod in my garden.
Nice looking trellis. I work in construction, so lots of scrap lumber, but especially lots of scrap epoxy coated rebar, which is what I use for tomato stakes. I just made me an omelet for breakfast, using eggs from my hens, and the first green pepper and San Marzano tomato. Thanks to your tips and tricks, my garden is the best I've ever grown.
You inspired me to grow my own garden 2 years now. I love how you explain things. Much love to the cutie Tuck my kids love watching him eat in the garden
What an inspiration! I am 12 years old and because of watching your channel for a year or so I will start a food forest in my backyard lawn in October. ❤Tuck and James! I may start my own channel soon!
@Brad Wang I understand why. I think! The posts aren't really weight bearing so they won't sway much, if at all. However getting them out later would be harder I imagine so it makes perfect sense to me.
James you are simply amazing, your step by step tutorials, from constructing raised beds to walking the viewer thru your garden of Eden is so entertaining. thank you
Mr. Prigioni you have become a trusted source of invaluable gardening help and education! Your positivity is infectious as much as it is motivating. Thanks. - daFigz™
I watched this video 2 years ago and used your stake methods for a similar design trellis that I put together based on your design . Honestly so effective in keeping the trellis safe and secure . I’ve been able to grow cucumbers and snow peas like a pro with a few adaptations to your design . Thank you for sharing I’ll use the stake method for life!
I do basically the same thing but I use a piece of 1/2" conduit along the bottom of the row of plants to tie the cord to and screw it down to my raised bed instead of tying it to the base of the tomato plant. That way there is less stress on the stem when there are heavy winds.
@jamesprigioni Epic gardener on RUclips....I believe I seen them bury the string under the tomato. Just another idea. Do you still use this method of trellis
James - Would you consider doing a video that compares your various tomato trelliissing methods - and sharing the pros and cons of each? I'm still in search of the perfect tomato trellis method!
Wood trellis looks great! I went with EMT conduit trellises because theres no maintenance and they easily last over a decade. They're not bad looking, but not as pretty as wood. I've got trellises all over the backyard, with ~20 tomato varieties on them.
Nice work! Tomato heaven coming soon. A little tip: when predrilling, setting the drill to hammer mode will speed up drilling the wood, and keeps the bit from building up as much heat. Also, backing out the bit maybe halfway through the drilling process to empty some of the drilled wood will keep the bit from getting jammed up as much and once again reduce the amount of heat buildup. Heat buildup is one of the primary reason that a bit will dull quickly.
I always tell myself one day I will have a garden as beautiful as yours! I absolutely love how your garden looks. Always enjoy watching your videos and gain so much information from them. Thank you for sharing your garden with us!
Brother your so addicting! I built a raised garden bed in half my super small yard. 220sq feet later kym and I will begin harvesting! I spent extra to jump start and not wait. But thank you for your energy. Pushed me over the edge.
I'm so grateful for the inspiration you're giving in these videos. Its really helping me to keep going in my garden, this year I've had so many fails, but I'm determined to learn from my mistakes. Thanks again, much appreciated
I made the exact same trellis EXCEPT rather than wood across the top I used a piece of 1/2 " conduit pipe ($3.35 Lowe's) which is much lighter and aerodynamic for the wind. I drilled 1/2 " holes on the tops of the side pieces and slid the pipe in. Easy peasy. Also easy to disassemble if you don't want to look at it all winter. L❤VE watching you. Lots of fantastic ideas AND pretty easy on the eyes! 🐾🐾
Great idea. I would use 2 pieces of 3-foot rebar banged 18" into the ground and 2 pieces of 10' conduit. Cut one conduit in half for the verticle poles. You could look at nothing when the growing season is over.
I made a balcony trellis, 85" tall, for my tomatoes with 3/4" conduit connected with canopy fittings. I cut the conduit with a hack saw and assembled it quickly with the fittings. No rotten wood later on.
Just with the start of the video and saying "Whats going on growers" with that jump just like the rest of your videos makes me watch it and learn!!!! Keep on and greetings from Chile!
I enjoy the "helpful" dogs wandering around in everyone's garden videos. Like my dog, they really want to be involved, but they don't know what to do, and yet, they do want to "help" Daddy. Also, in my case, Fido likes water out of a hose better than any other water.
Be careful with tying around the base, you can easily strangle the stem when it gets fat later in summer. It's better to put a small stick / stake in the ground by the plant and tie to that
When transplanting, drop the bottom end of the rope in the bottom of the transplant hole. Only issue with that method, is if a strong wind catches the rope or something pulls on it, it might give at the roots before it gives at the top of the trellis, depending on method of attachment. Thank you for this video.
Great job. I love your garden and videos. So many videos only show year 1 results. You show years 2+. The experience is very helpful. I would love to see a watering guide video. Some elements that would be great include: how you check when to water, the method(s) for watering (sprinkler, drip line, etc), length of watering, etc. You have mentioned that watering depends on the needs of the plants. I agree. But I don't see any drip or watering lines, and was curious about the details.
You have become my go to gardener. I'm just starting and your sq ft planting technique has given me so much hope. Your videos are so informative and to the point. Thank you!!
Not bad man,good start,might end up doin the trellis this yr,hoping for mass production again,75 litres canned tomatoes and salsa last yr,hopefully same or better,cheers buds
Military fam coming home to Jersey soon and can't wait to build our garden! On your channel everyday gathering knowledge about our zone. Many thanks to you and Tuck🙏💓
I think you can put a plastic clear sheeting over the trellis and use it as a greenhouse for early season. I'm going to try this out on a raised bed garden. thanks!
Hey James! I noticed that you’re likely using regular boiled linseed oil that you can find on the hardware store shelf. I just wanted to let you know that there are actually a ton of chemical hardeners in it that may defeat your aim of not using pressure treated lumber. When I was researching linseed oil for my woodworking a while back, I was really surprised to hear that Linseed oil really isn’t all that much oil at all. Just a bunch of chemicals. There is a brand called “Tried and True” that has pure linseed oil and beeswax mixed together. It’s all natural and would probably achieve your goal a lot better. Anyway, I’ve been enjoying your content! Thanks for all the info. I’m excited to plan my garden for next year.
Jan Matthiesen - I haven’t seen it at the grocery store, though I think that flaxseed oil is technically the same thing. If you did do that, you would need other additives to allow it to be a good finish (like beeswax). When looking at the hardware store, only a select few brands, if any, will actually be linseed oil. The rest are not *really* boiled linseed oil - which is really misleading. “Tried and True” makes a good version that is pure linseed oil and beeswax. It is non-toxic and natural. Your better off ordering online or getting at a local woodworking store.
...special ordered from any local hardware store! Not usually in stock at any stores in my area..forget running around to find it..just special order it.
So just a tip coming from a carpenter, when using a skill saw perform a half cut, half the depth of the timber in order to avoid burning the wood if using tools more aimed at diy and then you can redo the cut at full depth in order to complete it this will help prevent your blades and saws from burning out and make your work look neater
Jim, not sure if you'll wine up reading this....but here is a couple of ideas ! 1. Use scarp plywood pieces make 4 triangle pieces for the top of your frame to reinforce your frame. 2. Your vertical pieces on the ends...if you notched them to go over your raised box...your braces would have a larger surface area for them to screw into. Watch your videos all the time, very helpful...thanks
Heaven. Thank you for showing us. But I'm just old lady. You are lucky young and strong. I enjoy watching you and your dog. So cute and smart. He has better life than me.
great idea with the trellis. I love how you explained the basics of using power tools during your tutorial, it's a nice touch of safety that beginners may forget when they're about to start a project.
I just built a tomato trellis after watching this video. I had to improvise, use found/scrounged wood and I could not put stakes in the ground. But it is looking good and I have my tomatoes tied up now. Thx so much.
I bought 50" X 16' cattle fencing to support my tomatoes, pole beans, cucumbers and everything that needs support. Having a bunch of small tubing, I used them as posts for either end. Works well and unlike string and untreated lumber, this will last for many years without any maintenance.
Great idea with the trellis! I saw Tucker sprinting off after something during your build...hope he got what he was after! LOL! **TUCKER** Shalom and Blessings from Missouri!
Haha! Yeah, the squirrels are no match for Tuck. He didn't catch him, but he sure did scare him. That squirrel is thinking twice next time, Tuck is a seasoned veteran. Cornered a ground hog this year
This year I'll try getting a couple long metal garden stakes to pound on each ends of my tomato line and I'll run some a few lines of metal wire across that I can attach my tomatoes and then when the tomatoes get about shoulder height later in the season I'll probably just let them bush out from there. I'll try there this year but may try something new next year
Can you update the tomato project in the fall this looks great. Would like to see the yield. Right now I'm using cages but think I would get a better yield this way. What type of tomatoes you planting here?
Need to see those tomatoe plants climbing the strings, and of course, what tomato species are climbing the trellis strings. Sounds cool, but , I am growing large tomatoes, and my plants , using cages, overgrow the cages too. Can you please be specific as to which type of tomatoes, and make a video as to the results. Even still, its a great idea! Thanks.
Looks great! You're looking a little red. Don't forget to take care of your skin while you're out there caring for your food forest. Love your channel!
Thank you so much! I have a lot of wood, and not enough space. God bless you and Tuck and put a hedge of protection around you and your property. In Jesus name amen 🙏🕊️
I liked your video a lot. Thanks for making it, and the idea of marking off a section of the ground with 2x4 to keep it organized for where you plant your plants, but it's not really a raised bed that needs more additional soil, is a great idea!
Your garden is in such order, I love it! And Tuck is adorable😄. FYI: next year make the strings a bit longer & plant them in the soil with your tomato, preferably under them, the roots will hold the string in place before you set fruit so you won't have to worry about tying around the base, or how thick it may get. Maranatha
Thank you for all the garden films with golden, magical tips & hand craft. I love it. By the way, you have a very nice Oldschool aka Classic wooden block panels outside Housing in the back. Keep on doing what you do, in creating a green, environmentally friendly, organic, healthy and sustainable paradise! It looks beautiful. Soon, I will start my own gardening, with tips & tricks from you...
Hi Im from Melbourne Australia. I'm a repair Technicain for Apple ciruit repairs( Logic Board repairs). Gardening is my hobby the way of get out the work stress. Your videos amazing and really helpful. Thank you very much for you support. Keep the good work man.
Great minds think alike. I also build a tomato trellis just like yours last month using spare lumber of 2x4x8. Great system I love it so far. The only difference is that I used mason nylon twine and planted the tomato plants on top of the twine. Now need to tie around the plant that way and you can pull some slack from the bottom as the plant grow. Love watching your videos and keep sharing your gift with us.
@@albandrejaj I didn't even know this thing had a name, but apparently it's a trellis. I changed from using stakes because I damaged the root trying to prop them up late. I thought I invented this idea but..... eavesdropping
Nice job! Even though lumber prices are up 285% it's still a good deal. You made me realize I need to grow indeterminate tomatoes, believe it or not I never have and I'm 67. I never considered it and it makes so much more sense for my limited space. Thank you , you wise young man!
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First off thank you for taking the time to share. I recently widowed. I am 57. My late husband would always help me. Your videos show me how to do things by myself. Your ideas are amazing. Again It gives me a little hope about being alone now.
James: I used your idea to improvise a trellis for each of my raised wicking beds. I cut a single 2x6x8 pressure treated board ( btw: pressure treated wood now uses copper to preserve the wood, not arsenic like before) into thirds using my table saw. To hang my string spools, one per plant, I used 5 mm vinyl covered wire rope and turnbuckles and hooks attached to the inside of the raised bed just above ground level near the row of plants. I put another wire rope attached to the end poles just below the top support. I used the tomato clips you mentioned to attach to the plants and the strings. I hope this vertical support system will help keep the plants and fruit up off the dirt. Thanks for the inspiration!
You are such a good teacher, James. I love how you show every step of the process and explain so clearly.
Great job!
Thanks! Love your attitude, enthusiasm, and clear instructions. I grow tomatoes just for my chickens but find this incredibly helpful!
Never in my days have i seen such simplicity in a wood/twine trellis, VERY VERY NICE. IM GOING TO TRY IT.
I have a backyard garden, have had it for 10+ years, in that time I have enjoyed it and found it a total annoyance.
The first clip of yours I found was this one, the tomato one..
Since that time I have built 7 raised garden beds where soil used to be, plus two good size compost "bins".
I totally LOVE hanging out in my garden, starting and ending each day doing garden stuff there.
Your videos totally reinvigorated my passion for having a home garden..
Peace.
Theosis.
Hey Theosis, nothing makes me and Tuck happier than hearing we reinvigorated your passion for gardening at home thats why we are here!
We appreciate your generous donation and kind words, pitmans the world to me and the little boss!
Thanks, James and Tuck 🐕😁❤️
This is my first year using a trellis for tomatoes and cucumbers. I like your design and enjoy watching your videos. Our Dachshund Belle loves cucumbers like Tuck does. Stay healthy and safe my friend.
I love the way you just get right into the video and always stay focused through out. Without all the chit chat that has nothing to do with what your talking about. Thank You for the very informative video.
By far the best gardening channel on RUclips. On almost all of the videos there are at least 5-10 people in the comments talking about how you inspired them to start a garden. If that isn't a sign of great content -- and a great gardener -- then I don't know what is.
Im from the bronx New York and doing my garden changed my life. All because of this guy. Former military here. Great therapeutic for anyone stressed. Keep the videos going. Stay strong everyone.
@@albandrejaj happy growing! Hope you get a nice yield this year.
You are awesome! With the wood prices double and tripling, this is such a money saver! I can't thank you enough! James you are a blessing to all of us! We appreciate your videos and your expertise. I just love watching and following you. Im sure you will be one of the grandfathers on how to make a food forest and be among one of those guys whom we refer to as we make our own forests many generations to come. WOW.
Man your passion and positive energy is so damn contagious! I started my first raised bed this year, and not only did I get great ideas for managing that, but also the inspiration to plant a ton of perennials everything from Honeycrisp Apple Trees to 6 different varieties of Raspberries and Blueberries! I think I've already watched your whole catalog of videos so it's especially exciting when I see you've uploaded something new! Thank you for everything James!
Let’s Gooo!!! You’re welcome my friend and thank you for the kind and touching words
Genuine.
@@jamesprigioniu rock!! Thank u for all of the material u cover and being sure to not talk over our heads..to let us see that it is possible
I tell you ,,, This man is so darn good and blessed.
He encourages you to go out and do something productive in your life.
And viola!!! What a difference a little turn of the sod does. THANKS JAMES.🤗🤗🍆🍄🍎🍇🍉🌶🌶🍒🍓🍅🌽🥕🥑🥦
Your channel is my favorite. It is where I go when I have questions about gardening. I am new to veggie gardening ( I have been flower gardening for years) and I have four raised beds with plans to expand it next year. Thank you for your down to earth advise and I love your enthusiasm.
I bought 2in by 2in 8 ft long pieces from Lowe's. 1 nail on top of each end of cross piece drilled 18 in holes in ground and set them in, had a 2&1/4th inch auger. They lasted 12 years plus with 1 bye's for cross pieces tied to ends. Never treated the wood but stored inside for winters.
You should make a video of it. 😊
You rock. I am a single woman with some tools and abilities. You just taught me I could rip a board without a table saw. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for teaching. From Warren County NJ
Just a side note, a square galvanized nailing plate is easier, stronger and will resist racking better that that 90° bracket in the corner. A TP35 ($.93) from Home Depot. And gives you some holes for guy strings if you need em. I like your idea, gonna do that this spring.
Thanks for the tip. We made one of these. We tried 4" corner braces per the video, and they were pretty useless. The whole thing just bent and twisted, and the extra screw thru the top split the wood, even with predrilling. So we disassembled the brace and screw and purchased 4 Simpson Strong Ties (model TP15) and secured them with 7/8" galvanized roofing nails on both sides. Worked perfectly. Just adjusted the ones on the back by about 1/4" so no need to worry about nails coming in at same spot on each side. Installed some fencing stakes at the end of each row and secured the trellis to each fence post with 2 stainless steel hose clamps. Trellis is super solid. Home Depot wouldn't cut any wood lengthwise, so used 3 each 2" x 3" x 8' boards. Had to search to get straight pieces. After attaching the plates to the front side, you will need a helper to turn the unit over so it doesn't bend the plates until the plates are attached on the back side. End result looks really nice. Would probably be easier just to drive some taller fence posts into each end and attach an electrical conduit pipe across the top like some other gardening videos show, but that doesn't look as nice and I didn't want to have a giant lightening rod in my garden.
Nice looking trellis. I work in construction, so lots of scrap lumber, but especially lots of scrap epoxy coated rebar, which is what I use for tomato stakes. I just made me an omelet for breakfast, using eggs from my hens, and the first green pepper and San Marzano tomato. Thanks to your tips and tricks, my garden is the best I've ever grown.
You inspired me to grow my own garden 2 years now. I love how you explain things. Much love to the cutie Tuck my kids love watching him eat in the garden
Staked & pruned looks great but tomatoes growing on string just looks divine & graceful! 💜
What an inspiration! I am 12 years old and because of watching your channel for a year or so I will start a food forest in my backyard lawn in October. ❤Tuck and James! I may start my own channel soon!
@Brad Wang I understand why. I think! The posts aren't really weight bearing so they won't sway much, if at all. However getting them out later would be harder I imagine so it makes perfect sense to me.
Good luck in the food forest. Start collecting your seeds now. My collection grows every year and takes years to build up.
Good for you panzer! I started my own channel and it has been very fun. Go for it!
New and upcoming garden channel, please check it ruclips.net/video/9UPq0FanXPg/видео.html
@Brad Wang Otherwise it would be very difficult to pull back out. He explains it, he just talks fast.. Cheers!!
James you are simply amazing, your step by step tutorials, from constructing raised beds to walking the viewer thru your garden of Eden is so entertaining. thank you
Mr. Prigioni you have become a trusted source of invaluable gardening help and education! Your positivity is infectious as much as it is motivating. Thanks. - daFigz™
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I watched this video 2 years ago and used your stake methods for a similar design trellis that I put together based on your design . Honestly so effective in keeping the trellis safe and secure . I’ve been able to grow cucumbers and snow peas like a pro with a few adaptations to your design . Thank you for sharing I’ll use the stake method for life!
I do basically the same thing but I use a piece of 1/2" conduit along the bottom of the row of plants to tie the cord to and screw it down to my raised bed instead of tying it to the base of the tomato plant. That way there is less stress on the stem when there are heavy winds.
@jamesprigioni Epic gardener on RUclips....I believe I seen them bury the string under the tomato. Just another idea. Do you still use this method of trellis
James - Would you consider doing a video that compares your various tomato trelliissing methods - and sharing the pros and cons of each? I'm still in search of the perfect tomato trellis method!
I think the best part of these videos is the intro - that hype energy ! WASSUP GROWERS! incredible work James...
Love the little dog in the background. Walking happily without a care in the world
Wood trellis looks great! I went with EMT conduit trellises because theres no maintenance and they easily last over a decade. They're not bad looking, but not as pretty as wood. I've got trellises all over the backyard, with ~20 tomato varieties on them.
Your videos are brilliant mate. Clear instruction, clear voice, clear view.
Nice work! Tomato heaven coming soon. A little tip: when predrilling, setting the drill to hammer mode will speed up drilling the wood, and keeps the bit from building up as much heat. Also, backing out the bit maybe halfway through the drilling process to empty some of the drilled wood will keep the bit from getting jammed up as much and once again reduce the amount of heat buildup. Heat buildup is one of the primary reason that a bit will dull quickly.
I thought the same thing. I mean he’s an awesome gardener but needs to sharpen his Carpentry skills
I always tell myself one day I will have a garden as beautiful as yours! I absolutely love how your garden looks. Always enjoy watching your videos and gain so much information from them. Thank you for sharing your garden with us!
Thanks James, you are a real inspiration not only in the garden but in your community, for the environment and around the world!
I admire your passion for gardening.I planted eversweet strawberries in my garden this year.Thanks for sharing your garden and your ideas.
Why would anyone dislike this video? Thanks for sharing these simple yet practical ideas.
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growing up, I never knew one day in my late 20's I'd have something I like to call "Soil Envy" the food forest is remarkable, James.
Brother your so addicting! I built a raised garden bed in half my super small yard. 220sq feet later kym and I will begin harvesting! I spent extra to jump start and not wait. But thank you for your energy. Pushed me over the edge.
I'm so grateful for the inspiration you're giving in these videos. Its really helping me to keep going in my garden, this year I've had so many fails, but I'm determined to learn from my mistakes. Thanks again, much appreciated
I like this a lot!
I made the exact same trellis EXCEPT rather than wood across the top I used a piece of 1/2 " conduit pipe ($3.35 Lowe's) which is much lighter and aerodynamic for the wind. I drilled 1/2 " holes on the tops of the side pieces and slid the pipe in. Easy peasy. Also easy to disassemble if you don't want to look at it all winter.
L❤VE watching you. Lots of fantastic ideas AND pretty easy on the eyes! 🐾🐾
Ha! I did the same!
Great idea!!
Great idea.
I would use 2 pieces of 3-foot rebar banged 18" into the ground and 2 pieces of 10' conduit. Cut one conduit in half for the verticle poles.
You could look at nothing when the growing season is over.
I made a balcony trellis, 85" tall, for my tomatoes with 3/4" conduit connected with canopy fittings. I cut the conduit with a hack saw and assembled it quickly with the fittings. No rotten wood later on.
He's just great at what he does.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤩🤩
Your energy is contagious! Always appreciate your content, many thanks! Thumbs up, of course!
Just with the start of the video and saying "Whats going on growers" with that jump just like the rest of your videos makes me watch it and learn!!!! Keep on and greetings from Chile!
I enjoy the "helpful" dogs wandering around in everyone's garden videos. Like my dog, they really want to be involved, but they don't know what to do, and yet, they do want to "help" Daddy. Also, in my case, Fido likes water out of a hose better than any other water.
Be careful with tying around the base, you can easily strangle the stem when it gets fat later in summer. It's better to put a small stick / stake in the ground by the plant and tie to that
I thought he was going to secure the string in an upside down Y shape to the wood
When transplanting, drop the bottom end of the rope in the bottom of the transplant hole. Only issue with that method, is if a strong wind catches the rope or something pulls on it, it might give at the roots before it gives at the top of the trellis, depending on method of attachment.
Thank you for this video.
Yes .. true.
I would never tie anything at the base of my plant. I use 5 gallon containers and tie it to the two loops of the container.
Thank you for that! This happened to me last year and I lost 2 plants
Great job. I love your garden and videos. So many videos only show year 1 results. You show years 2+. The experience is very helpful. I would love to see a watering guide video. Some elements that would be great include: how you check when to water, the method(s) for watering (sprinkler, drip line, etc), length of watering, etc. You have mentioned that watering depends on the needs of the plants. I agree. But I don't see any drip or watering lines, and was curious about the details.
My husband bought me a dewalt set circular saw included! I can’t wait to build the tomatoe trellis!
Great video. Regards from Spain ;)
You have become my go to gardener. I'm just starting and your sq ft planting technique has given me so much hope. Your videos are so informative and to the point. Thank you!!
Hi to Tuck and James from Melbourne, Australia! Love this video! Super helpful!
Dude!!!!! You're amazing. I learned WAY more than gardening stuff from you Man. Thanks so much.
Glad to hear that my friend 😁
Not bad man,good start,might end up doin the trellis this yr,hoping for mass production again,75 litres canned tomatoes and salsa last yr,hopefully same or better,cheers buds
Military fam coming home to Jersey soon and can't wait to build our garden! On your channel everyday gathering knowledge about our zone. Many thanks to you and Tuck🙏💓
I love this idea so much! Can you show us how you prepped the ground and what soil you used for the tomatoes? 😊 Love your channel!!!
I think you can put a plastic clear sheeting over the trellis and use it as a greenhouse for early season. I'm going to try this out on a raised bed garden. thanks!
Hey James! I noticed that you’re likely using regular boiled linseed oil that you can find on the hardware store shelf. I just wanted to let you know that there are actually a ton of chemical hardeners in it that may defeat your aim of not using pressure treated lumber. When I was researching linseed oil for my woodworking a while back, I was really surprised to hear that Linseed oil really isn’t all that much oil at all. Just a bunch of chemicals. There is a brand called “Tried and True” that has pure linseed oil and beeswax mixed together. It’s all natural and would probably achieve your goal a lot better.
Anyway, I’ve been enjoying your content! Thanks for all the info. I’m excited to plan my garden for next year.
Your added information was very helpful. Thanks for sharing 💚🌍
cant you buy it in edible condition at the grocery store?
Jan Matthiesen - I haven’t seen it at the grocery store, though I think that flaxseed oil is technically the same thing. If you did do that, you would need other additives to allow it to be a good finish (like beeswax). When looking at the hardware store, only a select few brands, if any, will actually be linseed oil. The rest are not *really* boiled linseed oil - which is really misleading. “Tried and True” makes a good version that is pure linseed oil and beeswax. It is non-toxic and natural. Your better off ordering online or getting at a local woodworking store.
It needs to be..
PURE RAW LINSEED OIL...100%completely natural oil
...special ordered from any local hardware store! Not usually in stock at any stores in my area..forget running around to find it..just special order it.
OK, so, I'm only 7.04 into your 17.25 video and already seen SO much helpful information for anyone that doesn't have experience! Thank you.
I really hope to have a garden like this someday
So just a tip coming from a carpenter, when using a skill saw perform a half cut, half the depth of the timber in order to avoid burning the wood if using tools more aimed at diy and then you can redo the cut at full depth in order to complete it this will help prevent your blades and saws from burning out and make your work look neater
You don't have to be a carpenter. You show the home gardener how to do great low cost things. Great Job! Thank You
Jim, not sure if you'll wine up reading this....but here is a couple of ideas !
1. Use scarp plywood pieces make 4 triangle pieces for the top of your frame to reinforce your frame.
2. Your vertical pieces on the ends...if you notched them to go over your raised box...your braces would have a larger surface area for them to screw into.
Watch your videos all the time, very helpful...thanks
your camera person deserves some PROPS, thanks for showing us every detail of every step
Tuck. We Love Tuck. And you! Thanks so much for sharing!
You know it's good when it's Tuck approved!!🐕🐕🐶
I’m going to be implementing this design for next spring here in Hungary!
Heaven. Thank you for showing us. But I'm just old lady. You are lucky young and strong. I enjoy watching you and your dog. So cute and smart. He has better life than me.
great idea with the trellis. I love how you explained the basics of using power tools during your tutorial, it's a nice touch of safety that beginners may forget when they're about to start a project.
Boiled linseed oil is filled with petroleum distillate. Pressure treated wood is a much safer option. Read the label.
Yea and poison. Defeats the whole purpose durrrrr. Read the chinese labels lol you better off lmao
Which brands contain petroleum distillates?
I have raw linseed oil
You can use 100% raw linseed oil; tung oil works, too.
Petroleum is organic.. chems in pressure treated isn’t 😂
I just built a tomato trellis after watching this video. I had to improvise, use found/scrounged wood and I could not put stakes in the ground. But it is looking good and I have my tomatoes tied up now. Thx so much.
Great video james. Your channel is fun to watch because you are about a month ahead of my food forest up here in Canada.
This is my first year growing my own garden and your channel has been so helpful. Thank you!!!
I love your garden. BEST GARDEN I EVER SEEN! GOD BLESS
Thanks Lindy you are too kind!
I bought 50" X 16' cattle fencing to support my tomatoes, pole beans, cucumbers and everything that needs support. Having a bunch of small tubing, I used them as posts for either end. Works well and unlike string and untreated lumber, this will last for many years without any maintenance.
Great idea with the trellis! I saw Tucker sprinting off after something during your build...hope he got what he was after! LOL! **TUCKER** Shalom and Blessings from Missouri!
Haha! Yeah, the squirrels are no match for Tuck. He didn't catch him, but he sure did scare him. That squirrel is thinking twice next time, Tuck is a seasoned veteran. Cornered a ground hog this year
This year I'll try getting a couple long metal garden stakes to pound on each ends of my tomato line and I'll run some a few lines of metal wire across that I can attach my tomatoes and then when the tomatoes get about shoulder height later in the season I'll probably just let them bush out from there. I'll try there this year but may try something new next year
Smart! I think you'll want crossbeams up top some day soon with untreated wood.
Great design. Your honesty about not being perfect is really inspiring.
Can you update the tomato project in the fall this looks great. Would like to see the yield. Right now I'm using cages but think I would get a better yield this way. What type of tomatoes you planting here?
Need to see those tomatoe plants climbing the strings, and of course, what tomato species are climbing the trellis strings. Sounds cool, but , I am growing large tomatoes, and my plants , using cages, overgrow the cages too. Can you please be specific as to which type of tomatoes, and make a video as to the results. Even still, its a great idea! Thanks.
Big fan JP!! Thanks for all your knowledge!!
You're welcome my friend, and thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me and Tuck
I love jurassic park too
Thanks james. I plan on using that this year. Be safe and have a good growing season...you're off to a great start.
What kind of dog is Tucker. I love him. He may be a bigger star than James.
I believe he is a Yorkshire terrier
@@shawtop Thank you!
@@rajeshviswanathan2764 your welcome
Given his colouring, he looks a bit like an Australian silky terrier
Looks great! You're looking a little red. Don't forget to take care of your skin while you're out there caring for your food forest. Love your channel!
Thank you so much! I have a lot of wood, and not enough space. God bless you and Tuck and put a hedge of protection around you and your property. In Jesus name amen 🙏🕊️
I liked your video a lot. Thanks for making it, and the idea of marking off a section of the ground with 2x4 to keep it organized for where you plant your plants, but it's not really a raised bed that needs more additional soil, is a great idea!
Wow, that was amazing 👏🏼
Thanks Erin!
I like how, it's not just practical but it also looks nice too!
Will you break down all those cuts in the description or the comments? This way we know what to ask the guys for at Home Depot or Lowes 😂💚
This!!!
He tells you the cuts in the video 🙂
I know that I watched the video.
Yup! & they will cut the lumber 4 you
@@savana6773 then write it down….?
Tuck approved! :-)
Lol I remember when this man had less than 30k subs, hes come a long way
Your garden is in such order, I love it! And Tuck is adorable😄. FYI: next year make the strings a bit longer & plant them in the soil with your tomato, preferably under them, the roots will hold the string in place before you set fruit so you won't have to worry about tying around the base, or how thick it may get. Maranatha
Dude you are hyper-positive. Just your intro is enough to give me a lift.
I thought the same thing lol his energy and enthusiasm is contagious!
Forrr reallll!
Yes his energy and personality makes you wanna watch
Nicely done James!! It is so great to have your videos back!!
you forgot to put in some Mykos when you planted the trellis ;)
Thank you for all the garden films with golden, magical tips & hand craft. I love it.
By the way, you have a very nice Oldschool aka Classic wooden block panels outside Housing in the back.
Keep on doing what you do, in creating a green, environmentally friendly, organic, healthy and sustainable paradise! It looks beautiful. Soon, I will start my own gardening, with tips & tricks from you...
Are we you going to make a new video on raspberries?
We could if you would like me and Tuck too. The black Caps are about to start ripening, but maybe we will visit the strawberries first :)
Yes! I would love that! Tell tucky I said hi!
Hi Im from Melbourne Australia. I'm a repair Technicain for Apple ciruit repairs( Logic Board repairs). Gardening is my hobby the way of get out the work stress. Your videos amazing and really helpful. Thank you very much for you support. Keep the good work man.
Yes please!!!!!
Let's Gooo!
Great minds think alike. I also build a tomato trellis just like yours last month using spare lumber of 2x4x8. Great system I love it so far. The only difference is that I used mason nylon twine and planted the tomato plants on top of the twine. Now need to tie around the plant that way and you can pull some slack from the bottom as the plant grow. Love watching your videos and keep sharing your gift with us.
RUclips is eavesdropping, I literally just told someone my plan to build this.....
Jamaal Curry I literally just built something like this. So crazy!
My phone does it all the time lol
@@albandrejaj my entire U tube experience has been overrun by Gardening videos. It's ok, but a little creepy.
@@funky-landscaper check out my gardening videos
@@albandrejaj I didn't even know this thing had a name, but apparently it's a trellis. I changed from using stakes because I damaged the root trying to prop them up late. I thought I invented this idea but..... eavesdropping
Great tutorial. You and Tuck are the Best ! Appreciate you sharing all your knowledge with everyone ! Blessings to You and Yours !
I just built the same thing with t-posts and half inch galvanized electric tube in less time and much better. Also good for life.
Nice job! Even though lumber prices are up 285% it's still a good deal. You made me realize I need to grow indeterminate tomatoes, believe it or not I never have and I'm 67. I never considered it and it makes so much more sense for my limited space. Thank you , you wise young man!