Thanks for sharing the detail about viability (revenue, effort etc). It would be nice to hear an update if you have kept it going and how your CSA works and member involvement. - buildling a cooperative so interested in the 'how'
Great video. I'm originally from South Wales but living in London for past 16 years. Am looking to move back to Wales and live off the land so this video is very useful. Thank you.
Wow, mae'n wych Matt! I too have been inspired by Richard Perkins, and am starting to lay down muck and woodchip on a space I've been fortunate enough to have been given the use of. I am incredibly inspired by your hard work, and I too share your passion for growing fresh veg for my community in a way that regenerates soil. Da iawn chi! :-D
Nice video! Looks like you've set up a cracking garden there. I realised while I was watching that me and my partner stayed at your farm a few years ago :) numbers there sound about right from previous market gardeners I've talked to... I guess in future years you'll have to pay a fraction of the 9k costs but yeah it's a lot of work for not much (monetary) return. Having said that very rewarding work that's good for you! We lived in Ireland last year and there was a 2 acre market garden called knockvicar organic garden that iirc might have had as many as 8 paid members of staff
I love your honesty! You have done what I would do if my partner let me sell our house and buy a plot of land! I think it takes time to gain the vast experience you need for this, but it's amazing to see how much hard work you've put in! Well done
I made a similar garden this year same principles but about 3rd of the size. I think the setup is hardwork but the payback is in the later years and I can't wait to get going again next year. Re weeds I think there's no such thing as weed free but there is very lean weed management. Great to see your story, thanks.
This was a great video. Thank you! Appreciate the honesty around the financials. I think it's important you keep on this path, this has to be the future - it needs to bring a fair return though.
Thank you for your insight. My dream is to start a market garden hear in somerset. Lans seams to be the problem definitely at a reasonable price am even looking to rent one but that seams to be the problem :(. From what you was saying a plain is important and hopfully over the next few months my plain on paper will look good. Fingers crossed. Hope your area gose well good luck.
Hi there from saskatchewan, canada. I believe you shared every soil regenerator's vision, to have a farm feeding every local community. That is my goal for our community. Keep up the amazing work. By the way, what zone are you there? We are zone 3A
Hello sir, it was great watching your video. This is really inspiring. I am also planning to have my own little farm in sometime and working towards it. I need one help if you can please assist. You have shown a quick glimpses of an excel sheet you maintain for your planning like when to grow which plant etc. Would it be possible for you to share the same with me. It will help me organize my planning as well. Please sir do let me know. Thank you so much and all the very best for your wonderful farm. Cheers.
I would also be very interested to see an example of the spreadsheet if there is one you are happy to share with us. Hoping to start a no-dig garden and very inspired by your videos. Diolch :)
He said they were making 11.000 of revenue, I guess per year(?) per season(?) If it is per year, how do they manage to survive with so little? Or is this like a side job?
