I'm with YOU Patti… when I see a consistent green lawn, void of weeds, I know that chemicals are in use. We've forgotten how beneficial many natural plants (weeds) can be and how truly "dead" treated lawns are. I love dandi-lions, every part is edible… didja know? :} Keep posting and com-posting Patti, you're outstanding as always!
I know the sound mix is a bit too hot on this video. I am sorry. I hope the other ones are easier for you to hear. My brother is deaf, I hope to one day get money to close caption them.
dear friend/ you mentioned that you lived in nyc. so your portablechicken coop must have heating system for winter. i want to know also about the permission for city to rais chicken. i'd love to live in the city and raise chickens like you.
dear patti/ thank you soooo much for the mail. i really don't understand what do you mean by 'heater base for my water though'. if you explain a little more about that, will be so helpful. another question is, i'm not handy, where can i purchase a portable chic coop? i'm so excited to have my own chicken now. thank you again.
I couldn't agree with you more reducing lawns and planting other types of plants and shrubs. That is what we did with our home and it looks great. It was a lot of work to transform it but it is such an incredibly relaxing yard to be in now.
patti – how do you do with wintering over your chickens – any suggestions? i am also in the n.e. and had a great first summer of growing organic veggies and berries – i grew corn, tomatoes, peppers, and a ton of herbs in the front yard with embarrasment of my husband and cheers from the neighbors who i shared them with – i hope to recruit the neighbors next season – i plan to get chickens soon. i live in the metro ny area so it definately go some attention – all positive.
If you really need a lawn substitute or you can't grow grass at all, get some bamboo. It will spread faster then wildfire and will grow anywhere just be careful cause it will take over but it doesn't need mowing
You rock Patti! We are currently transforming our front lawn into a smaller yard by planting peach and cherry trees and we are trimming up the size of the grass by building a walkway with river rock. It looks beautiful, doesn't need watering and gets rid of some grass without sacrificing the beauty and character of the front yard. In fact, I think our yard looks so much better now. Thanks for all the inspiration! 🙂
yeh, ya rock P, but for a not native-english-speaking interesteaaaaaa…… the music is louder than your words…….so pleasssssse adapt the massage to what we've heard
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lets all plant etable plants only, where ever we take a walk @ the wild side. x inge
Those aren't native plants! Not that it matters a huge heap, but lilac is European and rhododendrons come from Asia. Those rudbeckia you showed everywhere and which were stunningly beautiful, THOSE are native.
I live in Georgia. My hubby and I have about 1/4 acre of LAWN. Don't know he would feel about turning it into something "edible" or not, but I am sure for it! I love your channel! You are certainly in sync with Mother Earth! Can't wait to build my square foot garden! I will have some chickens in my backyard as well.
Hi, my name is Marisol I live in Florida, would love some help on how to start my fruit/vegetable and fruit trees landscaping, will you help me please:)
How about seeding white clover into your lawn to slowly convert it from grass and to help fertilize the existing grass too (I heard clover adds nitrogen to the soil) and lower growing varieties don't need to be mowed, and the flowers feed the bees attract pollinators to the garden 🙂
Lawn edible landscaping sounds gratifying. Aside from having a very welcoming home, these ideas are environmentally friendly indeed. Glad to know some tips coming from an expert. Thank you!Â
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Some great ideas!
I'm with YOU Patti… when I see a consistent green lawn, void of weeds, I know that chemicals are in use. We've forgotten how beneficial many natural plants (weeds) can be and how truly "dead" treated lawns are. I love dandi-lions, every part is edible… didja know? :} Keep posting and com-posting Patti, you're outstanding as always!
AMEN!
Brilliant! thanks Patti!
Wow! What a great idea to mow the lawn with chickens. After all, it is food. How about a wheat grass lawn?
Wow this is awesome. Great ideas!
I know the sound mix is a bit too hot on this video. I am sorry. I hope the other ones are easier for you to hear. My brother is deaf, I hope to one day get money to close caption them.
Patti
Your advice is great
Thanks so much for helping us to help the planet also
Love your work, please keep up the good advice
Regards
Normah2
please check out my chicken videos also. Chickens are a lot of fun.
dear friend/ you mentioned that you lived in nyc. so your portablechicken coop must have heating system for winter. i want to know also about the permission for city to rais chicken. i'd love to live in the city and raise chickens like you.
I live in Boston. I do not heat in the winter. I have a heater base for my water though. It is legal in NYC to have chickens, but not in Boston.
dear patti/ thank you soooo much for the mail. i really don't understand what do you mean by 'heater base for my water though'. if you explain a little more about that, will be so helpful. another question is, i'm not handy, where can i purchase a portable chic coop? i'm so excited to have my own chicken now. thank you again.
Use bird netting and a frame.
Check out Murray McMurray hatcheries, on line catalogue and there you can buy one. Do a google search for hatchery supplies. Best, Patti
Hey Patti,
Love your videos and this one especially.
I couldn't agree with you more reducing lawns and planting other types of plants and shrubs. That is what we did with our home and it looks great. It was a lot of work to transform it but it is such an incredibly relaxing yard to be in now.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers,
Robin
Right on Garden Girl!
I agree, the higher the better for good gravity flow! I mostly use it for grass which is four feet lower than the area you see there.
patti – how do you do with wintering over your chickens – any suggestions? i am also in the n.e. and had a great first summer of growing organic veggies and berries – i grew corn, tomatoes, peppers, and a ton of herbs in the front yard with embarrasment of my husband and cheers from the neighbors who i shared them with – i hope to recruit the neighbors next season – i plan to get chickens soon. i live in the metro ny area so it definately go some attention – all positive.
another great one !!!
lawns consume over 1/2 of a household's water. no thanks!!
Wonderful! ILoved having chickens when I was in Virginia…Living in New England now and no longer have them..We miss the free eggs!
this chick is awesome
If you really need a lawn substitute or you can't grow grass at all, get some bamboo. It will spread faster then wildfire and will grow anywhere just be careful cause it will take over but it doesn't need mowing
You rock Patti! We are currently transforming our front lawn into a smaller yard by planting peach and cherry trees and we are trimming up the size of the grass by building a walkway with river rock. It looks beautiful, doesn't need watering and gets rid of some grass without sacrificing the beauty and character of the front yard. In fact, I think our yard looks so much better now. Thanks for all the inspiration! 🙂
Hey, great idea! Thanks! 🙂
yeh, ya rock P, but for a not native-english-speaking interesteaaaaaa…… the music is louder than your words…….so pleasssssse adapt the massage to what we've heard
….
lets all plant etable plants only, where ever we take a walk @ the wild side. x inge
Canadians are obsessed with lawns too =C
good vids, I am a proffesional gardener from scotland, im subscribing
thanks for the inspiration!!!
much love from ecuador
yea!
AWESOMEEEE!
Great examples :D!! Keep shinning!
Thia is great! Thank you, Patti!
Those aren't native plants! Not that it matters a huge heap, but lilac is European and rhododendrons come from Asia. Those rudbeckia you showed everywhere and which were stunningly beautiful, THOSE are native.
They also had large lawns to show that they had so much wealth, that they did not need to grow food on the property
I live in Georgia. My hubby and I have about 1/4 acre of LAWN. Don't know he would feel about turning it into something "edible" or not, but I am sure for it! I love your channel! You are certainly in sync with Mother Earth! Can't wait to build my square foot garden! I will have some chickens in my backyard as well.
Hi, my name is Marisol I live in Florida, would love some help on how to start my fruit/vegetable and fruit trees landscaping, will you help me please:)
How about seeding white clover into your lawn to slowly convert it from grass and to help fertilize the existing grass too (I heard clover adds nitrogen to the soil) and lower growing varieties don't need to be mowed, and the flowers feed the bees attract pollinators to the garden 🙂
Lawn edible landscaping sounds gratifying. Aside from having a very welcoming home, these ideas are environmentally friendly indeed. Glad to know some tips coming from an expert. Thank you!Â
this video is rubbish!