A complimentary video for you… 5 Keys for a Productive Garden

 


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  • Greg Lake

    Reply Reply February 24, 2013

    Hi Paul, I really like your video. You provide very useful information. I am interested in the coming web class. Thank you again.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply February 25, 2013

      Hi Greg! You are welcome – so glad it can be a blessing! And yes – keep your eyes out for the coming webinar… πŸ˜‰

    • Stella

      Reply Reply March 22, 2013

      I am interested in the topic if you have new session please let me know.

  • Beaty family

    Reply Reply February 24, 2013

    Hi Paul: This is great info you are sharing! I am wondering what you think about Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds? We love their seeds! I was surprised you didn’t mention them in your video. They have non gmo seeds and all heirloom as well. We are looking forward to watching the webinar! God Bless! The Beatys

    • Paul

      Reply Reply February 25, 2013

      Yes, yes, yes! Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Great company and I totally should have mentioned them. We have used them as well… Thanks for mentioning it. I’ll make a mental note to include them in the upcoming webinar. πŸ™‚

  • Carol

    Reply Reply February 25, 2013

    Great information! Am anxious to get started in my garden this year. I’m especially interested in gaining more knowledge about what you folks incorporate into your garden beds to enrich the soil, so that I can do the same in mine. I need the information before I plant my peas. Hope it’s not too late to get them into the garden? Looking forward to the webinar. ~ Carol

    • Paul

      Reply Reply February 27, 2013

      Hi Carol! Glad your excited about your garden! πŸ™‚ And yes… the soil is soooo important. I’ll make sure we go deeper into practical ways you can enrich and build up your soil in the upcoming webinar.

      And about the peas – you’re probably not too late. It really depends where you live (Florida’s different than Montana) but in general you want to plant 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. And even then you may need to replant if the get knocked out by some really cold weather. In short – you’ve still probably got a bit of time. πŸ˜‰

  • Dave Westbrook

    Reply Reply February 25, 2013

    Awesome video Paul – I loved it. Looking forward to your upcoming webinar!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply February 27, 2013

      Thanks Dave – so glad it could be a blessing!

  • Richard Dailey

    Reply Reply February 26, 2013

    Thanks Paul, I enjoyed the video!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply February 27, 2013

      You’re welcome Richard! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • Licette

    Reply Reply February 28, 2013

    Gardening has always been a part of my life. Always getting tips and suggestions every year to improve. Your tips #4 and #5 will be very important in my growth as a gardener this year. #5 I have never heard before. Thank you.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply February 28, 2013

      Your welcome Licette – so glad it could be a blessing… and keep up the good work in your garden! πŸ™‚

  • John McQuillan

    Reply Reply March 2, 2013

    Thanks so much for this! Valuable, and heart-warming! I’ll be keeping my eyes out for more πŸ˜‰ God bless πŸ™‚

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 3, 2013

      You’re welcome John! Glad it could be a blessing… πŸ™‚

  • Linda

    Reply Reply March 2, 2013

    I live in Oregon where Ihave about 3 inches of topsoil on top of solid clay. Will mulching help loosen the clay? I have been rototilling, but I see you recommend against that.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 3, 2013

      Hi Linda – great question! Yes… I’m a firm believer in mulching. It really seems to bring an amazing balance to the soil while increasing the microbial and worm life which in turn will help loosen up the soil as you are wanting. It is somewhat of a longer term project in that you probably won’t be seeing huge changes immediately but give it a couple years and I believe you won’t regret it in the least.

      In fact we’re experimenting a bit more with mulching ourselves… so you might be hearing more of that in the future. One thing to note is to make sure your mulch is thick enough. I’d suggest at least 4 inches of material (straw, chips, leaves etc…)

      Hope that helps a little! πŸ™‚

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 3, 2013

      Hi Linda… a little update here. Depending one how solid your clay is the mulch alone might not do everything you’d hope. On the other hand it may work wonders. Can’t promise anything though… πŸ˜‰

    • David Arbour

      Reply Reply March 14, 2013

      Lava sand (not the gravel) is supposed to work wonders at breaking up hard clay soils also. I would use both the lava sand and the mulch.

  • Carolyn

    Reply Reply March 8, 2013

    Thanks, Paul! This is so helpful. We’ve been considering planting our first garden with our next door neighbors this year. You’ve given us great ideas, knowledge and inspiration.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 8, 2013

      Yes! Go for it Carolyn! So glad it could be a blessing… and shoot me over a picture of your garden sometime (once it’s up and going πŸ˜‰ )

  • Julian Nash

    Reply Reply March 12, 2013

    I really appreciated this practical webinar! Thank you for sharing and placing a urgency on something that is so overlooked in our society. One thing that I have found to be a key as I work on an organic farm in Southern Arizona is to be observant and have all your senses engaged. It took me a while to start practicing this, but it has payed off. I feel more in touch with my work and it makes it a joy!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 13, 2013

      Thanks Julian – and excellent key! Yes, observation is so important. Glad you mentioned it!

  • Nick Simons

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    Have you guys ever tried the “back to Eden” method, using wood chips over the top of the soil to protect the soil and hold in moisture? God bless!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Yes… in fact that is something we are experimenting with. I’m actually pretty sold on mulching and it seems more and more evidence is pointing to that being extremely beneficial to the soil. It is a little harder to do on a farm scale vs. a garden scale and hence it will take a bit more innovation to get it to work properly and efficiently.

      So… we’re experimenting… and I think it is definitely a way to go!

  • Jean Handwerk

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    What about mulching? You didn’t mention it as a method of weed control and moisture retention. Secondly, will mulch prevent us from getting to the weeds at the “white thread” stage, so we can avoid more weeding?

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Yes! Mulching is wonderful. We are currently experimenting with it ourselves and it definitely has benefits for weed control and moisture retention. It does prevent many of those little weeds from coming up since they never really see the light of day and hence die… but some my finally poke through to the top. The good news is that they are usually easy to pull out since mulch has a tendency to keep your soil loose.

  • Connie

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    I very much enjoyed the video and look forward to the upcoming webinar on March 21. I, too, was wondering if you were aware of the “Back to Eden” method of feeding the soil. It is an inspiring story and we want to incorporate this method in our own country garden, so I hope you check it out online and let us know what you think. Thanks!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Yes! In fact I think I told my family I was convinced about five minutes into the video… πŸ˜‰ We are currently experimenting with it ourselves and the more I look into it the more benefits it seems to have. It is a little harder to do on a farm scale vs. a home garden scale, so for us it will take a bit more innovation for it to be an efficient practice. If you can do it – I’d definitely say to go for it!

  • brian

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    waiting for the webinar. thank you

  • Cheri Shipowick

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    Also waiting. Thanks. Cheri

  • Cheri Shipowick

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    Also waiting. Thank you. Cheri S

  • David Arbour

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    I can’t get the video to play. I get an error message when I click on it.

    • David Arbour

      Reply Reply March 14, 2013

      Never mind. I finally got it to play. Looking forward to the webinar!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Glad you got it to play! πŸ™‚

  • Hi Paul

    Just absolutely love your enthusiasm and the information you shared! Looking forward to the webinar πŸ™‚

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Glad it could be a blessing Lisette! Yes – the webinar is coming up soon… πŸ˜‰

  • Beccy Ivins

    Reply Reply March 14, 2013

    Hi Paul,
    Uncle Greg and I are planning to attend your gardening webinar next Thursday. We would really like to have a little garden and hope to get some good suggestions on how to get started. We really liked your video, especially the part about how to catch the weeds before they get too prolific. God bless and see you next Thursday!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Hi Aunt Beccy,

      So glad you can attend the webinar! And yes – do have a little garden, even if it’s small. It is such a blessing (as I know you know ;))

  • Roseann

    Reply Reply March 15, 2013

    Wow!!! Great information, especially for us novices!!! I am looking forward to the webinar next week, and getting started with our ‘garden’. We plant in containers…any special suggestions?

    Thanks so much,
    Roseann

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Glad it could be a blessing Roseann!

      Planting in containers… good question. I’ve been thinking to give out our potting soil recipe in the webinar which might come in handy for you. If it doesn’t end up making it into the webinar send me a note and I’ll shoot it over to you.

      Keep up the good work!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      Ahh… one more thing. Be careful not to water too much and make sure there is sufficient drainage out the bottom of the container. It is a bit easier to “drown” a plant in a container than in the soil.

  • Ginger Petersen

    Reply Reply March 15, 2013

    Thanks Paul! Very inspiring! Oh, and the beets and collards I got from your booth at the expo last sunday were delicious! πŸ™‚

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 15, 2013

      You’re welcome Ginger – so glad it could be a blessing. And glad you enjoyed the beets and collards – yum! πŸ˜‰

  • Marley Ptolemy

    Reply Reply March 15, 2013

    Thank you for the great information… looking forward to learning more…

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 17, 2013

      You’re welcome Marley!

  • Susan

    Reply Reply March 15, 2013

    I enjoyed your video presentation. I got to it by following a link for your webinar. Is there something more I need to do to be sure to see the webinar? By the way–I live in the arid West. Please include way to keep precious water in the soil.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 17, 2013

      I believe you are all set Susan. You should have received an email with information about the webinar – if you didn’t get this shoot me a note and I’ll make sure you do. πŸ™‚

  • Marian Atolagbe

    Reply Reply March 15, 2013

    Thanks for this awesome presentation. Can your keys and other techniques you will teach on the webinar help to grow garden in West Africa? I was born in the city and did not do gardening. However, now I am understanding that our food supply is grossly adulterated. By God’s grace I am starting a health Ministry in Nigeria and must grow our vegetables, fruits etc. I need help.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 17, 2013

      Praise the Lord Marian! I’m thrilled that you plan to use the information for mission service. Yes, much of what we will discuss can be implemented around the world. You may find that it will need to be tweaked to your specific climate, but you should see that the general principles hold true. God bless you!

  • Sonja Starks

    Reply Reply March 16, 2013

    Thanks

  • yvette mcmurray

    Reply Reply March 16, 2013

    Really desirious of starting a garden this year. Eager to learn.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 17, 2013

      Yes! That’s the spirit! πŸ˜‰

  • Egroceryshop

    Reply Reply March 17, 2013

    I like to grow a backyard kitche

  • Donna and David Wilson

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    We are using the method presented in the Back to Eden Film available on You Tube, using wood chips that feed the soil, cultures healthy microbes, holds rain water for time release, makes weeding so very easy, and never needs to turn the soil.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Wonderful Donna – we’re experimenting with this ourselves… πŸ™‚

  • Lillian Smith

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    Look forward to receiving your video

  • Felkak M House

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    I have never been a successful gardener, though I always desired of having a wonderful garden. There is always something wrong with my approach to having a healthy, edible garden. I have always thought of eating from the labor of my hands but never been able to because my plants always dies. Watching your video, however, has inspired me to give it another shot. I have registered for the webinar, and I am truly hoping that I will gain some measure of success from the instructions in the webinar. Thank you for your encouragements, and thank you for taking the time to instruct us in this very important matter.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      That is wonderful Felkak! Yes, do give it another shot and I really believe your efforts will pay off in the end… πŸ™‚ Glad to be of any help!

  • Will Lambert, Jr.

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    Just ready to learn.

  • Betty Park

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    Comment

  • Betty Park

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    Thanks. Hope it is never too late to learn. Audio was good but didn’t receive picture.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Sorry about that Betty… you may try refreshing the webpage a couple times or switching to a different browser. πŸ™‚

  • Sheryl De La Cruz

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    I want to learn about pot-planting of vegetables since my soil is not so fertile and I have lots of gophers.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Mmmm… yes, gophers can be quite the little pests. πŸ™‚

      A helpful tip with pot-planting is to make sure that you have enough drainage out the bottom so as not to drown your plants. Keep up the good work!

  • Marc Genton

    Reply Reply March 18, 2013

    I’ve gardened all my life but something seems to be wrong with my soil. I live in Florida with nothing but sand. Have tried to build it up some with horse manure from a nearby farm. Everything grows really tall, but never puts on any fruit/vegetables. I even tilled in some oak leaves hoping that would help. Not so much. Hope to learn how to improve my soil from your webinar.

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Hi Marc,

      Tall leafy plants with no fruit is a key sign of too much Nitrogen in the soil. How composted is the manure you are applying or the leaves? You’ll want it to be fully composted before applying it to your garden… in other-words it should look and feel like rich dark soil.

      Also here’s a helpful article you might find useful – http://www.grow-it-organically.com/gardening-in-sandy-soil.html

      Hope that helps! πŸ™‚

  • Sherrie Anderson

    Reply Reply March 19, 2013

    Confirming enrollment to webinar

  • Scott Griswold

    Reply Reply March 20, 2013

    confirming enrollment

  • Michael van Kampen

    Reply Reply March 20, 2013

    Basic keys to me appear as sound starting points; confirming our registration I’m suspecting some of the information may be limited to regional advice, but all the same keen to know and implement more.
    Michael and Jenny van Kampen
    Bunbury Western Australia

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Yes, it is true that some things are limited to regional areas… but a lot of the principles can be carried over into any part of the world! So glad you could tune in from Australia! My Grandmother is actually Australian by birth and we have relatives there as well as in New Zealand. πŸ™‚

  • Danielle N.

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    That was a great video! I never heard of tip #4 and I’m so happy now to know that if I cultivate I won’t have to weed. But this year I am going with raised beds and container gardening! I’m so excited! And I can’t wait to view the webinar! Thank you so much for doing this video and sharing your knowledge! Truly was a blessing!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      So glad it could be a blessing Danielle! Keep up the good work in your garden!

  • La Verne Benjamin

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    I know This is going to be an extreme Blessing!! May OUR GOD BLESS YOU FOR bringing this information our way!!

  • ron

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    Love your spirit. We have just this winter started Paul Gautschi’s mulching method. Before that we were plowing in the mulch, which I now realize ties up the nitrogen. Looking for better success. Thanks,
    ron

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      You are welcome Ron – and yes, be careful about plowing in the mulch… πŸ˜‰

  • Linda Gladstone

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    Thank you I am so glad to be a part of this class

  • Hector Ramal

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    Thank you for the useful and useful ideas. God bless you

  • Bobilyn Waite

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    Paul
    I am very thankful for this video and the webinar that you have set up. I have never had a garden before. Year after year I have wanted one and just didn’t know how or when to start. Time goes by, season after season missed. This is my year for a garden even if I only grow one or two items.
    Thank you so much,
    Bobilyn

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      That’s the spirit Bobilyn! So glad you’ve decided to make this your year in the garden! I don’t think you’ll regret it… even if it is just a few plants… πŸ˜‰

  • Joanna L. Carpenter

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    Looking forward to the info.

  • Diane Schaeneman

    Reply Reply March 21, 2013

    We would also like to register for your webinar tonight. We planted a few tomatoes last year and it was not productive. We are hoping to learn how to not have another bad season. Thank you!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Ah… sorry to hear about your tomatoes! Hope things go better this year for you. πŸ™‚

  • John McQuillan

    Reply Reply March 24, 2013

    Paul, I have to apologize. I did not properly relay the time this next WEBINAR would take place to my wife, and as it turns out, it’s going to wind up right around the time our supper is ready. She offered me the option of eating in my office, but I have prioritized that as an important family time. Not to mentioned she is slaving away to make one of my favorites: shepherds pie! So I’d feel pretty low not at least showing I value her hard work and company. Please forgive me. I will not make this mistake again! Godspeed and God bless!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply March 24, 2013

      Oh, sorry you’ll miss it John! But glad you can spend the time with your wife. I definitely believe in family coming first! πŸ˜‰

  • Jaco

    Reply Reply March 26, 2013

    Good day. I do have a garden for the last year. I’ve build myself a green house. But I need some extra knowledge. I’m interested in your seminars, but I stay in South Africa. To phone you is not that easy and I will not be benefited by all your modules. Is there a different package where I could have access to your library without contacting you (one to one sessions), or choose which modules I would like to buy?

    • Paul

      Reply Reply April 20, 2013

      Hi Jaco! That is wonderful! Keep up the good work. Let’s see, I did end up offering a second package without the phone calls (maybe you saw this already?) I haven’t decided to offer it on an individual module basis yet though. Thanks for your interest! I definitely understand how having the option to access the information without the conference calls would be a blessing. πŸ™‚

  • Hi Paul! I finally got around to watching this little video. I love it! Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to share your website with my viewers!

    • Paul

      Reply Reply April 20, 2013

      Lindsay! So glad you got to jump on and watch this… I’ll be in touch about spreading the word with you. πŸ™‚

  • Kel

    Reply Reply April 28, 2013

    Thanks for sharing this Paul. I loved your enthusiasm. I’m sorry we missed the webinar.
    Do you use green manure crops?

    • Paul

      Reply Reply April 30, 2013

      Hi Kel,

      Glad it could be a blessing… πŸ™‚ Yes we use green manure crops on a regular basis – especially in our fields. It’s a bit harder to incorporate green manures into green house growing and hence we tend to add more compost and other minerals to our green houses on a regular basis.

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