I love echo. It's a 2 hour drive but I get all my trees there. Totally worth it because they are a Christian non profit company and are so willing to teach and show you instead of just sell a potted plant. Most everyone there are volunteers that have a real passion for it!
Great people like this spreading the ethic of "teach a man to fish" together with embracing what works, whats at hand and along with the huge technological progress made in the last few decades is why the absolute rate of poverty worldwide has dropped and is dropping and basic quality of life is improving at an even greater rate. *Thanks to all involved~ GREAT STUFF!!!*
Stacy and Echo are a totally gift to the world. The vast majority in the US have no clue how easy they have it but how truly toxic most food they eat is. 🙌 Echo, all its staff and volunteers! Great job Pete! Matt my banana is finally getting leaves... lol grow baby grow. 🤞bananas in Indiana! 👊🌱
Wow, what a magical eco farm! I'm overwhelmed by not only the amount of plants there but also the different techniques, workshops and demonstrations from all over the world they showcase! And Stacy is so knowledgeable like a walking encyclopedia! Thanks for showing us all the possibilities of living self-sustainable green life!
This is one of the best guides ever, dang! Only a few times in my life can I remember getting a tour of something where the guide this genuine and passionate about what they are talking about.
This was an amazing tour. She explained so much but it was all so easy to understand. The Strawberry Fruit tree looked awesome. That's cool that it bears fruit in under 1 year. That's a must-have on our farm now.
Hey Pete, I first heard about you when you showed up at Justin Rhodes Farm. Living in north Idaho, I wouldn’t have searched for growers like yourself plying your trade in Florida but after watching these videos on the Echo learning center I’m blown away with not only your content but the quality of your production. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more of your adventures.
Dennis Brady Good move, he and his wife Melissa do amazing work promoting the use of our land sustainably, to feed ourselves and they do it beautifully like you said. They make me like FL again (hurricane season causes the hate in the love/hate cycle). Truly we are blessed to have them.
I saw part one and was blown away, thrilled to watch part two today. This farm is simply incredible, and this gal Stacy is just a real treat. The wealth of knowledge coming out of her noodle has me in awe. She did a fantastic job, so lucky to have you creating these videos, great job, thank you so much.
8:15 Agricutlure operations, farm manager (interns) , propagations manager, seedlings manager and 1 assisasnt. 8-10 interns + voluntarios . Almost 20 in daily basis in average for the operations. Tecnical Support are 12 people. In total 40-45 people. 15:56 Sugar cane in melaza 18:15 oil press ideas (for moringa oil seeds) 19:24 Proteina moringa seed , that detoxify bacteria . Sticky killer sand
Thanks for reminding me how wonderful ECHO is. Doing a tour tomorrow. I used to live near there and visit with my children when they were young. ECHO was much smaller then but just as great.
Thanks, Pete, for sharing this series about Echo Farm. I hope to cross the country and check out some of their classes one day, this is exciting work they are sharing!
WHAT A SUPER PERSON AND HOW MUCH SHE KNOWS ABOUT MY FAVOR THING GROWING TREES AND ANIMALS I HOPE TO MEET HER SOMEDAY AND LET HER KNOW I DID ENJOY HER INFORMATION OF EVEYTHING SHE DID A SUPER JOB CONGRATULATIONS.
Amazing vlog! You could tell that she's passionate with what she's doing. It reminds me of my childhood growing up in a village in the Philippines. We have mostly similar plant species growing everywhere. I really miss home. When I retire I wanna go home and live in a farm like this.
It was for me as well, a beautiful drive and so fun to wander through the plants and trees that I've heard you talk about so much...and yes, that Jaboticoba tree is amazing, wish mine was that big, can't wait to go back...
Finally a tamarind tree. I’m in awe of how much Southeast Asian tropical fruits are readily available in the United States today! 20 years ago, it would be “what are you eating” “what’s that smell”. People become ignorant to other cultures without lack of exposure. I’m glad your channel provides educational global farming to people who lives under a rock.
Love this virtual echo garden trip so much. Thank you 🙏 this place is in my bucket list to visit after this terrible pandemic. Your video makes me feeling hope to look forward.
What are the odds that the only thing I have been researching this week was broom material and the one that Stacy thinks so highly of she does not say what it was made of! lol Other than that this wonder of global gardening is so well explained and revealed level by level! I hope you all recover quickly from Ian, my thoughts are with you. I am 70 and in Atlanta so it is my prayer that young ones support the ECHO base to revive the gardens.
Your editing is wonderful Pete and makes this so easy to watch even for a fully saturated observer I still could not turn away! That sweet/sour tamarind is a wonderful flavoring to add to mangos bland oversweetness. I make a sorbet of mango and tamarind drool~~~~~ lol
I awaited part 2. It often seems as though Florida presents a somewhat Ideal climate for Permaculture principles to work, though they can adapt anywhere of course. This group is taking full advantage, while showcasing other geographies & climes. Very Impressive. And, as always, very well produced. My thumbs get lots of up stretch exercise on Pete's video's :)
Awesome! Information overload! I actually took notes of everything that Stacy said because they all make sense, and well, it took 3 whole pages! Thanks for sharing 💕
That plant is important so that it can control pest in your area where the pest don't live on your area. But it depend on how large your farm is. Planting plant must know how where you want to be planted in order you can manipulate the used of it.
Sky, we live in Poinciana, Florida and I turned our ( small backyard ) into a food forest and I have over 20 fruit trees, grow lots of herbs and vegetables. It’s a small backyard yet it takes lots of work to keep it going. Good luck and you’ll enjoy it so much. God bless
I have a quarter acre plot and have a fairly sizable fruit tree collection in my yard. You'll just have to be selective about what trees you plant, where you plant them and make sure to prune them. Though, it is possible.
