John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ installs a waist height accessible wheelchair raised bed container garden for Kenza who was struck by a car while bicycle riding. In this episode John will share with you how to build a raised bed container garden from start to finish including selecting the supplies and plants. You will learn some characteristics of a good wheelchair raised bed garden and learn about the potting soils that John will be using. For the grand finale, you will see how gardening can make you SMILE and make dreams become a reality.
Special thanks to the sponsors that made this episode possible:
Susquehanna Garden Concepts who supplied the 2′ x 4′ Large Elevated Garden Bed http://www.sgardenconcept.com
and Orange County Farm Supply who provided the potting soil, trace minerals and vegetables and herbs. http://www.ocfarmsupply.com/
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great!
Great video! I use a wheelchair and appreciate the ideas and great information! Thank you!
I saw you holding back there ;), Very moving John… Just keep up with the videos and make sure you dedicate some time to yourself as well.
Now John, You have to do a follow up on Kenza's garden and find out what did well and what she liked the best. You are a good friend and I am glad to have you as my internet friend.
I needed to change my diet after a deadly toxic reaction that had me ill for seven months last year. I had traditional gardens before but I needed to change to organic growing and you helped me do just that.I have no outside space but I am growing a small garden indoors in pots. I plan on expanding to a small indoor greenhouse later this year. Your juicing tips and food channels helped me find a way to get more healthy plants into my diet after years of eating junk food and a meat heavy diet. I have a long way to go but I know I can do it and I watch your videos for inspiration.
I am pretty sure that you are helping more people than you know and I would just like to say – Thank you John for helping change lives for the better.
She's adorable:) I thought that was really funny when she was talking about wanting her own garden "finally!" with nutrient dense mineral rich food lol. All of those terms I've associated with John's Buzz words and I use those words now for gardening.
Your an amazing person John. Such a wonderful things you do!!
You can't blame the cops for wanting your purple collards!!!!!! hahaha John, I look forward to your videos now more than my email!!! lol I think I am addicted!!! I have learnt so much good stuff from you, you have changed my garden for ever, I go out every morning and well first hit all the new tomato and strawberry blossoms with my vibrating battery toothbrush (OMG this works so well! Sad to say, I've only seen one bee in 2 years), but then I pick a few greens to eat when I get back in to check Youtube to see if you have unloaded anything that morning, then my email, lol. I can't believe I am eating and enjoying blossoms, one of my bok choy plants was going to seed, I broke off the flowers, and like a brave JK viewer I toke a bite, and omg, I love it! Now I am growing my bok choy for the flower stocks!!! You constantly remind me to eat greens in my raw food lifestyle and to grow them myself and organically. So many things I do now all because of you. If I had ever had a son, I would have wanted him to be like you, or if I had a young BF, yes I would want him to be like you! You care about people, you are compassionate, good character and a person I would trust, he is a perfect choice for a BF vegan ladies, anyway, you have changed my life, and health, forever, thank you John
Right On John!
absolutely inspiring, how gracious are you. Enjoy 🙂
More than half the video wasted. Before you even got to the construction. Lee yak and more showing us how to do it please !
This was so cool and sweet!!!!!!!!!
Awesome job bro!
John your teaching videos are wonderful. Easy to follow and understand. You have already taught me a great deal about gardening. Especially about the soil. Its vast, vast importance. Your great passion and drive to get the worlds people back to feeding themselves via their own back yard is a great gift to mankind. You are one of the worlds good people John. That comes across. Good intentions for Mother Earth. And helping others to learn and perfect their gardening. And one thing is certain when I look at you glowing with health. You eat right. You are a true inspiration. And great teacher.
ive learned a lot from your videos John, thanx! Kenza has an infectious smile and life loving attitude!
Your the best man !!! If you were my son, I would be so proud.
<3 John, you're just amazing and so inspiring. Kenza is beautiful. This video has really empowered me as well.
It's Johnny Appleseed.
Just curious John? Have you ever made an update on Kenza's garden and how she is/has been doing and coming along with it?
She is such a sweetheart and you are an awesome person and friend, to help her get into gardening…
Been a sub for a few months now and enjoy and learning a lot from your videos and knowledge of gardening…
Such great people to, at Susquehanna Garden Concepts & Orange County Farm Supply to donate and help her out as well…Very Sweet and Touching Video!!!…Thank you, Dana~
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making this video. I too am in a wheelchair and have been wanting to atleast grow my own herbs. I absolutely love this elevated garden and will be looking to purchase one ASAP!!
GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL JHON! I WISH I CAN SEE YOU IN LIVE ONE DAY.YOU ARE A BLESSING! : )
Hi John, Kenza, and everyone:
Yes there are many options for gardening for people who live with physical challenges. Kenza, How is the garden growing, I hope very well. You could have a hanging container or two above your garden by using a bully system which would allow you to raise and lower the pots for access. This way small vining plants would be able to flow over the pot sides and drape down adding more food possibilities and more visual effects. Kenza, Do you have a service dog? Safe travels and many blessings.
He has such a big heart and I love his passion for this. Thanks John from South Carolina.
This is awesome! I'm so glad Kenza has her garden. I am also disabled (part time wheelchair, but able to walk a bit, but not bend or lift) and planning on getting a Garden Tower 2 that I learned about from you, John. 😄
This wonderful to see. My husband and I are in wheelchairs and we live in an apartment complex. This would be great for our patio
Cuya!
That's great! Access to vegetables for vegetables!
John What if someone is planning to live in a rock house off grid?
From someone who is in a wheelchair. I personally wan to thank you for helping her.
7:40, do not trust them. The Cow Manure is filled with Antibiotics and Chemicals, Coconut is from those Slavefarms, where the eradicate the Forest… and Fish is very dangerous these Days, filled with Mercury and all that Stuff. They hate you Dude, they want to poisen you and make a living Battery out of your Soul and Body, IG Farben & IG Rockefeller, ok?
I know your on Rock Dust, but this even could be radioactive like their chemical Fertilizers, somebody should check that. They earn a Hell lot more Money when they get you really really sick.
Hormones in Plastic… i mean, they do this on Purpose, alright? They are Parasites and horrifing Incestdegenerates, beware, Dude.
amazing work well done John .my husband was in a tragic 40 foot fall on a ship that was in Japan he was there for work because of the fall he is now a paraplegic from his nipples down.we use to love gardening together when he was home from work.his job keeper him away for months .now neither of us are able to garden because it's a lot of work to take care of him .we do it all buy our self no nursing or caretakers.so I am starting now some raised garden beds I got 2. 1 1/2 wide by 3 feet long from Sam's Club they have a plug on the end for adjusting for overflow and to let out the overflow of water if needed I bought peppers , hot peppers, tomatoes cherry tomatoes, and herbs, we live in Puerto Rico now and it's a lot different for nc for me because there we had a large in ground garden. here I have to do everything on our 2 patios in containers. can you give me and advice .thank you
Kenza is such a beautiful lady, I hope and pray that she is doing much better, I know our Loving God will keep her strong and keep her safe and see her through difficult times. Keep it up Kenza your are amazing, I am a quadriplegic aa well and when i see how happy your are it gives me strength to go on because our God is Amazing. God Bless Kenza.
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Good video and Kenza you are made for the camera! You need your own youtube channel.
Wow were buff in this one hehehe
Good on you John for helping your friend. What a wonderful gesture. The gift that keeps on giving. God Bless.
Hey brother, in raised gardens this size, do you feel it beneficial to also use a chop and drop method? Like Herb trimmings and overgrowth of other beds?
I approve–Master Gardner Certified Double amputee.
Wheelchair’s are my favorite vegetable
I'm thinking walls of food. Shabbat shalom
Hi John, what stain would you recommend using for my elevated vegetable garden bed. I'm using redwood material. And can I also safely stain the inside of the box where the soil meets the wood?
I appreciate the fact that you made this video. I’m also in a wheelchair and would love if I had a friend as knowledgeable as you to build a raised garden for me. Great job!
This is so awesome!
Really enjoyed this… Hope Kenza is doing well and Still growing!♥️