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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2021
  • Aquaponics combines two growing methods, aquaculture and hydroponics, to create a self-contained, well-balanced ecosystem. Fish are fed and raised in a tank and as gravity pulls the wastewater through a hydroponic garden, bacteria feed on the waste, breaking it down into essential nutrients for the plants to grow. The system then returns the cleaned water back to the fish reservoir so the process can begin again.
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  • @Wildblxxd
    @Wildblxxd Před 3 lety +20326

    Dude, needs to turn this into his own CZcams channel. People would love it simply because he’s got a magnanimous personality!

    • @andrewyeap4904
      @andrewyeap4904 Před 3 lety +298

      Go check the description my dude

    • @jasonsharpbucks
      @jasonsharpbucks Před 3 lety +146

      czcams.com/channels/dU6O4JjaL_jXtie6GzKkow.html

    • @phyllisstein1837
      @phyllisstein1837 Před 3 lety +126

      he's a great ambassador for novice gardening.

    • @erickm119
      @erickm119 Před 3 lety +32

      @@jasonsharpbucks Thanks

    • @ozzmann3217
      @ozzmann3217 Před 3 lety +58

      Agreed and the subject is something we all should look more into for self sufficiency

  • @Damnisuck
    @Damnisuck Před 3 lety +2577

    When he said he was 50 i ran out the door and started building my garden

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 Před 9 měsíci +1208

    Over 9.3 million views. I'm so blown away, my friends. Thank you, Paragraphic, for telling such an amazing story and for yall, the WORLD, for embracing it the way you have. I'm truly humbled.
    Well, please keep sharing it and spreading the wonderful world of sustainable gardening, and continue to plant that first seed so that together we'll grow.
    Have a great one, my friends!

    • @MichaelCasanovaMusic
      @MichaelCasanovaMusic Před 9 měsíci +16

      This was awesome, brother. Love your set up.
      I'm about to go to college for marine science with an aquaculture focus and this was really inspiring

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 9 měsíci +15

      @MichaelCasanovaMusic thank you, and the best of luck to you and your future journeys brother!

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 9 měsíci

      @@jsjr2485 I have a channel with the answers :)

    • @CapitalP177
      @CapitalP177 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sending hugs

    • @A.Rare.Sapphire.
      @A.Rare.Sapphire. Před 9 měsíci +3

      Mad love from 🇹🇹🇹🇹 love your charisma!

  • @moblack5883
    @moblack5883 Před rokem +606

    “Without them I am nothing with them I am everything “
    Man that was soul touching

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před rokem +17

      I swear by it everyday❤️💚

    • @ED1TiME
      @ED1TiME Před 4 měsíci +3

      Naaaaah i see your son mean mugging 😂

    • @justthe2ofusindempines
      @justthe2ofusindempines Před 2 měsíci

      Totally heart felt over here❤ This is something humanity has lost- real true compassion and giving gratitude where it’s due. What a great guy!

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +2494

    Holy Cow 6 million views and rising. Thank you for this amazing opportunity THE PARAGRAPHIC and thank all of you for enjoying the journey with us!
    You all ROCK!

    • @Johnsonsfamilyadventures
      @Johnsonsfamilyadventures Před 2 lety +20

      Peace Good brother!! I live outside of Atlanta on about 5 acres. I need help doing solar

    • @lightup6751
      @lightup6751 Před 2 lety +33

      You are an inspiration. Your passion and your love for what you do is changing people’s minds, helping others and infectious. I want you to know that you are awesome for making a difference. Bless you and your family

    • @Johnsonsfamilyadventures
      @Johnsonsfamilyadventures Před 2 lety +6

      @@lightup6751 facts

    • @karlkelly9005
      @karlkelly9005 Před 2 lety +19

      You need your youtube channel

    • @ryannave8997
      @ryannave8997 Před 2 lety +4

      PLEASE help me understand why to use tilapia instead of channel cats!!!

  • @tachiroakisu5128
    @tachiroakisu5128 Před 3 lety +1373

    This dude is the friend everyone wants to have.

  • @elenawaterman1269
    @elenawaterman1269 Před rokem +282

    “Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating! It’s one of the most exciting things…” This genuinely made me tear up. I have so much respect for this man and the love/joy he holds in his heart 💖

  • @bourbonbear218
    @bourbonbear218 Před 3 lety +2084

    If everyone had a friend like him the world would be a vastly better place.

  • @NeverNotMaking
    @NeverNotMaking Před 3 lety +2710

    This guy is a natural teacher and so comfortable in front of the camera. He needs his own TV show.

    • @1206chaos
      @1206chaos Před 3 lety +33

      That’s for sure. He’s a natural in front of the camera.

    • @lafondawilliams
      @lafondawilliams Před 3 lety +18

      Id sub to that

    • @onemuslim9313
      @onemuslim9313 Před 3 lety +29

      He has a CZcams channel check the description

    • @smoothcriminal4038
      @smoothcriminal4038 Před 3 lety +13

      @@christinalaw3375 Come on back to reality buddy.

    • @raekwonsnyder5030
      @raekwonsnyder5030 Před 2 lety +10

      This is what happens when you know what you talking about forward and backwards

  • @ShortboyKennel
    @ShortboyKennel Před rokem +179

    Brotha you remind me of me. I’m 38 from the hood and I learned how to garden in a 2 year program here in Nashville Tennessee after I got out of prison. It changed my view of life and I fell in love with gardening . I still garden conventional in soil but I check all my ph levels nitrogen ect now you have inspired me to build my own hydroponics system as well. God bless you and your family and hopefully we can follow you on your own CZcams now or eventually 🙏🏼

  • @fredrocket9
    @fredrocket9 Před rokem +26

    This is what the media, social outlets, should be promoting!! This is American right here. This amazing. Love it!!

  • @wednesdayadams1984
    @wednesdayadams1984 Před 3 lety +585

    This man needs a PBS gardening show! He has such a positive upbeat attitude when delivering a lot of information

    • @SassyLeeHillius
      @SassyLeeHillius Před rokem +2

      Your absolutely right he is so kind sharing his story but very knowledgeable and has great experiences and diversity he needs his own show for sure ✌️👊🤙🏻

  • @josephcarr-moore9320
    @josephcarr-moore9320 Před 3 lety +2531

    Love this dude’s attitude. We need more people like this. Awesome

    • @walterbudd721
      @walterbudd721 Před 3 lety +9

      Agreed

    • @cristopherrobles2869
      @cristopherrobles2869 Před 3 lety +10

      This is true and if more people wore like this we would be a better place for sure

    • @ike8962
      @ike8962 Před 3 lety +21

      Unfortunately the government hates people like these.

    • @TheColumbiakid
      @TheColumbiakid Před 3 lety +6

      If the cops come to his house hes for getting shot

    • @cliffordmoselina800
      @cliffordmoselina800 Před 3 lety +7

      Much agreed! I want to be his friend!

  • @nuhalao
    @nuhalao Před rokem +44

    That man is 50 years old and he looks and act like he is in his twenties! It’s good to have passion and love and spirit, doing things you love.

  • @briannasteele6074
    @briannasteele6074 Před 10 měsíci +44

    This man is so blessed and humble…..his kids will cherish his legacy. Thank God for men like this.

  • @brodyd9800
    @brodyd9800 Před rokem +48

    You really should do a Master Class on all of this. It's an income stream within itself. I saw this and said to myself, this man and his family are role models and could be teachers of the people who are looking to be viably self sustaining, but just don't know how. Brother you are the blueprint. This world doesn't need more huge farms. We need family farms like this. My name is Brody and it is inspiring to watch you and your family actually make a change. Respect and thank you.

  • @starbrightinfinity3329
    @starbrightinfinity3329 Před 3 lety +985

    Man, can we just stop and talk about his glow for a sec? He is just beaming with joy. As a gardener I know exactly where he’s coming from, but what’s even better is how he relates to his animals. He’s a true steward!

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 3 lety +24

      You rock Joshua!

    • @stuartdubbs9605
      @stuartdubbs9605 Před 3 lety +14

      It's amazing what people can do when they find themselves and their purposes in life. Makes me happy to see

    • @ChapterMasterADO
      @ChapterMasterADO Před 3 lety +5

      Steward :). This word made me happy

    • @icecoldrugby
      @icecoldrugby Před 3 lety +4

      When you love what you do....
      This guy is absolutely stoked about what he does.

    • @mistersimorgh1537
      @mistersimorgh1537 Před 3 lety +4

      Theres a special place in heaven for good stewards

  • @chef_vintag3595
    @chef_vintag3595 Před 3 lety +718

    “Without them I am nothing with them I am everything” powerful brother.

    • @camsky376
      @camsky376 Před 3 lety +22

      Respect for a father who teaches his kids to live healthy.👊🏼

    • @Janine36k
      @Janine36k Před 3 lety +4

      💕 Love that Dad love! It's beautiful man!

    • @Kronos0999
      @Kronos0999 Před 3 lety

      @@Janine36k He's married. Don't get thirsty

    • @Janine36k
      @Janine36k Před 3 lety +8

      @@Kronos0999 , I think you misunderstood one parent to another. By far, there's no need to be thirsty here. 🤷🏾‍♀️
      Having read other similar comments, I'm not sure why you aren't gatekeeping other commenters. They are equally enthusiastic and supportive.

    • @studiomansion7942
      @studiomansion7942 Před 3 lety +3

      IKR 😭

  • @kalash405
    @kalash405 Před 8 měsíci +17

    هناك من يجتهد في تخريب الكوكب و هناك من يجتهد ليكون الكوكب بخير . أنشروا السلام والمعرفة التي تساهم في المنفعة العامة. أنت إنسان نموذجي .

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Hola fam! Much love to paragraphic and to each and every one of you for viewing. We're about to surpass 10 million views! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    Plant that first seed and
    Together We Grow!

    • @nevinkuser9892
      @nevinkuser9892 Před 20 dny

      Get it!

    • @letsdothis9063
      @letsdothis9063 Před 15 dny +1

      You are freaking Amazing!
      Great teacher, and beautiful human being.
      I have some health issues, some are getting kind of scary recently.
      I did start a garden this year, but my health has kinda messed me up.
      You have inspired me to get out there and get things in order the best that I can.
      Keep being 💯! And thank you!

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 15 dny

      @@letsdothis9063 I'm so proud of you. You got this!

  • @diplamatikjuan3595
    @diplamatikjuan3595 Před 3 lety +575

    Brother is 50!? Seems that self-grown organic food is working well for him. Respect!

    • @LLCNipsturBrands
      @LLCNipsturBrands Před 3 lety +4

      It’s not the food it’s just his genes

    • @DumpinClipz
      @DumpinClipz Před 3 lety +32

      @@LLCNipsturBrands I can attest to this, my father smokes cigarettes and drinks beer like its going out of style, and up until his 70's people would always guess his age and be off by about 10-20 years. Genetics are a roll of the dice unfortunately, but nurturing yourself is always wise and beneficial.

    • @convolve
      @convolve Před 3 lety +30

      Black don’t crack

    • @pocketthechipmunk9994
      @pocketthechipmunk9994 Před 3 lety +16

      For real, if you heard his voice you'd guess that it was a 30yr old

    • @NorthGAoutdoors
      @NorthGAoutdoors Před 3 lety +6

      Dude doesn't look a day over 30

  • @souderyabbas3732
    @souderyabbas3732 Před 2 lety +639

    20% people in these comments talking about Aquaponics system.
    80% talking about how genuine and nice the dude is. ❤️

    • @pierevojzola9737
      @pierevojzola9737 Před 2 lety +2

      Hi, the Twenty- Eighty Rule wins every time. Look it up, it’s amazing just like Mrs. Murphy’s Rule. Those two rules have followed me all my life!! Cheers mate. Harera

    • @hellekenskyggespiller1311
      @hellekenskyggespiller1311 Před 2 lety

      That’s because he is way better than his aquaponics.

    • @MsEmworld
      @MsEmworld Před 2 lety

      Goes to show how the human personality can just about sell even the most mudane thing! Its about "connecting" then the rest is his-tory!😄

    • @atomicplaygirl5743
      @atomicplaygirl5743 Před 2 lety

      He seems genuinely nice, invested, a hard worker, dedicated to his family, and he's doing what he can to be self sufficient. What isn't there to love? What a terrific guy, God bless him.

    • @herrediterduri3333
      @herrediterduri3333 Před 2 lety

      No, it's 90% people making this about themselves and their story.

  • @ricardorangel3241
    @ricardorangel3241 Před rokem +52

    Love this guy’s energy. We need more of his positivity in the world.

  • @emmawilde152
    @emmawilde152 Před 3 měsíci +10

    Saying he couldn't grow old in an old folks home resonates with me. I shamed my ancestors trying to grow sweet potatoes

  • @drh5779
    @drh5779 Před 3 lety +229

    He joked about he couldn't grow old in an old folks home period after finding out he's 50! I'm convinced he can't grow old at all. Great video awesome person

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse Před 2 lety +5948

    This guy is so passionate really makes you feel that anyone can do it. I'd love to try one day.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +52

      I promise you got this!

    • @DeniaLol
      @DeniaLol Před 2 lety +14

      There’s a huge amount of resources for 3D Printed hydroponic equipment

    • @justnd2582
      @justnd2582 Před 2 lety +5

      Well I definitely didn't expect to see Angus here

    • @thomascarruthers4397
      @thomascarruthers4397 Před 2 lety +6

      This is the video I didn’t know I needed and now love.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +6

      @@thomascarruthers4397 awesome!

  • @cbanks17
    @cbanks17 Před 6 měsíci +13

    This dude's energy is off the charts wholesome.

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 Před 11 měsíci +107

    Thank you so much for a wonderful job Paragraphic. I hope you all are enjoying their continued incredible content. NOBODY tells a story like PARAGRAPHIC my friends!

    • @xxsoulpatchxx3362
      @xxsoulpatchxx3362 Před 10 měsíci +4

      You are an inspiration and you have done your homework. You have an awesome setup, your back yard looks beautiful! Your food has to be on another level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 9 měsíci

      @@xxsoulpatchxx3362 my honor my friend :)

    • @spiritualaligning8781
      @spiritualaligning8781 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Can any crop grow with this 12 inch deep lava rock hydroponics? Or is it only for crops whom roots can be submerged in water?

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 5 měsíci

      @@spiritualaligning8781 great question! We grew root vegetables, carrots, turnips as well

    • @mac3695
      @mac3695 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@togetherwegrow8340 Is it possible to do a hydroponic system with an in ground pond?

  • @Tom-kl7qs
    @Tom-kl7qs Před 3 lety +371

    Those kids are beyond blessed to have that man as their father. Not gonna lie I'm kinda jealous lol.

    • @MichaelLee-nn9fo
      @MichaelLee-nn9fo Před 3 lety +40

      let us not be “jealous” rather be inspired to get up and do the same thing

    • @lilbacon7777
      @lilbacon7777 Před 3 lety +10

      @@MichaelLee-nn9fo Amen lol.

    • @punpun2607
      @punpun2607 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MichaelLee-nn9fo you don't get it bro

  • @johnmchenry3854
    @johnmchenry3854 Před 3 lety +702

    This guy’s sheer passion for aquaponics is not only infectious, but he is able to explain these concepts so well that even me, a complete noobie, can understand and get inspired to start! Cheers brother.

    • @yeoshenghong4802
      @yeoshenghong4802 Před 3 lety +2

      For the problem with his fish farming he didn't use chlorine to treat water?

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 3 lety +6

      @@yeoshenghong4802 we didn't :)

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks John! Sorry I'm just seeing this.

    • @bobcleary9593
      @bobcleary9593 Před 3 lety +1

      I second that as well I appreciate you my Brother, and thank you for inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone and not to be intimidated of all the information! God Bless you and your Family ✌️

  • @Dnrjhn7
    @Dnrjhn7 Před 6 měsíci +17

    If this Guy was a salesman, I'd buy everything he will offer to me. What a passionate, enthusiasm and exciting, Guy! I gotta start planting tomorrow and set up something like this with little savings that I have. Godbless you, Man!

  • @codwigI
    @codwigI Před měsícem +2

    Charles Collins, you sir, are an inspiration.
    Love what you're doing, teaching your kids to follow after you. Shalom.

  • @lexnite22
    @lexnite22 Před 2 lety +591

    He's aged 50 but has the energy of a 30yr old, we need more people like him with his outlook.

  • @corydaddydoras
    @corydaddydoras Před 2 lety +797

    This man has more charisma, energy and passion than 99% of the people I've ever met, absolutely laud his zeal and humility, and it really makes you wonder how great the world would be if there were a few more people like him.

    • @anthonywhite7032
      @anthonywhite7032 Před 2 lety +16

      This is great now in Africa its going to be the only way to live i am a 65 year old man and i shared this with my family in Zimbabwe and South Africa thank you so much

    • @meat.
      @meat. Před 2 lety +3

      This is kind of an exaggerated comment. I feel like most people in the world have the potential to have this kind of charisma. Just people don’t always have things to be smiling about lol

    • @unbearabull
      @unbearabull Před 2 lety +1

      @@meat. I'm very happy. I don't have charisma.

    • @fanelemtshali8847
      @fanelemtshali8847 Před 2 lety

      He just made me want a pig

    • @fanelemtshali8847
      @fanelemtshali8847 Před 2 lety

      @@anthonywhite7032 so we in the same country , I am thinking Northern Cape

  • @jameswoods7697
    @jameswoods7697 Před 15 dny +2

    What a great dad who is really utilizing the earth and passing knowledge!

  • @Mytube8I
    @Mytube8I Před 15 dny +2

    I like this guy. He needs a regular show.

  • @evanpc7002
    @evanpc7002 Před 3 lety +271

    So this is what happiness looks like

  • @DB-rv6uw
    @DB-rv6uw Před 3 lety +264

    I don’t think people understand how incredible it is to be self sustainable.

    • @johnjordanakajoejordanwhen2295
      @johnjordanakajoejordanwhen2295 Před 3 lety +8

      I think the saying is that supermarkets only carry the three-day Supply if people completely understood that they would understand how important it is to be more self-sustaining this guy is a Super Trooper of sustainability in my book I realize that not all people can do what he is doing but his concept of doing something rubs off on a person this guy needs his own channel

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ Před 3 lety +9

      No vegetable tastes as good as the ones you grow for yourself….

    • @Andreas-gh6is
      @Andreas-gh6is Před 3 lety

      I think he actually has a day job...

    • @bigbossadidoss8678
      @bigbossadidoss8678 Před 3 lety

      He isn’t self sustaining. Where is he getting the fish food? Where is he getting the lava rocks? Where is he getting the soil base? The coconut fibers? The replacement batteries? The wiring? Nobody will ever be self sustaining. Not in today’s world, not unless MANY people die and society collapses.

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ Před 3 lety +11

      @@bigbossadidoss8678 if he grows all the right things on his property, the fish food can be grown there.

  • @MinusStatue11
    @MinusStatue11 Před rokem +14

    Being someone who actually grew up in the ghetto, with a single mom, and no guidance. I relate to this video so hard. I'm glad you mentioned you sucked at it in the beginning, because I do too. lol But I'm willing to keep trying and learn new things to help not only myself. But those around me and the land on which it stands. Thank you pimp, for sharing your wisdom.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před rokem +2

      I hope everyone reads your comment. This is EVERYTHING!

    • @MinusStatue11
      @MinusStatue11 Před rokem +1

      @@togetherwegrow8340 Thank you pimp, may we all find our way!

  • @datazndood
    @datazndood Před 2 lety +617

    An applause for his mother for opening up his imagination and letting him explore outside his environment. For expanding his horizon. If He is this way, his mother must be an absolute joy.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +17

      My mommy is the best! (I still call her that) :)

    • @GabrielMartinez-ec1il
      @GabrielMartinez-ec1il Před 2 lety +3

      Cheers to The Divine Feminine!

    • @gregbassett8372
      @gregbassett8372 Před 2 lety +3

      @@togetherwegrow8340 absolutely love your energy man. The world is a better place with you in it

    • @davidfuller4110
      @davidfuller4110 Před 2 lety +1

      This is brilliant . Growing your garden with little help from Mother Nature.

  • @alohaletsplay7101
    @alohaletsplay7101 Před 2 lety +442

    I feel like this guy would make an absolutely amazing horticulture teacher, teaching aquaponics.
    His positive attitude is infectious :)

  • @joebufford2972
    @joebufford2972 Před rokem +25

    It is so refreshing to see yet another person so passionate about growing and self-sustaining systems. He gets a a+ in my book 👍🐖🐓🥇

  • @A_Crystal_Rose
    @A_Crystal_Rose Před 9 měsíci +8

    I love how excited he is speaking about this, I could really watch this as a series with a slight chance of me ever starting Aquaponics.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 8 měsíci

      I truly love it!! We're still inventing awesome stuff 😁😁

  • @elviebyers2145
    @elviebyers2145 Před 2 lety +781

    If he was a school agriculture teacher, every student would like him

    • @meestersecure9060
      @meestersecure9060 Před 2 lety +12

      Nah. There's always some clown

    • @levgamespl
      @levgamespl Před 2 lety +1

      Hold on do you learn agriculture in school xD how does it looks like xD

    • @skyemadisyn163
      @skyemadisyn163 Před 2 lety +5

      @@levgamespl my high school I went to had an agricultural building with a greenhouse!

    • @JuicyHotzGaming
      @JuicyHotzGaming Před 2 lety +3

      No, there's always students who hate school then will blame the teacher

    • @drecarti912
      @drecarti912 Před 2 lety +1

      Bruh I would pull up to help no cap!

  • @hopeclayburnsax9369
    @hopeclayburnsax9369 Před 3 lety +277

    “Have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freaking exhilarating!” Man, this guy is a breath of fresh air. I used to garden and was so happy seeing my ‘plant children’ grow but got too busy with life...now I want to get back into it after watching him.

    • @habbajaba
      @habbajaba Před 3 lety +5

      couldn't agree more it's funny how often you find yourself just staring at the growing plants

    • @ofwolves1532
      @ofwolves1532 Před 3 lety +1

      Same, bruh. Same.

    • @switchbranch8411
      @switchbranch8411 Před 3 lety +1

      Straight up, I sometimes find myself staring at the plants in the garden

    • @giantking6744
      @giantking6744 Před 2 lety

      👍👍

  • @staf0s839
    @staf0s839 Před 9 měsíci +5

    This dude is so passionate and enthusiastic about it all. Good for him that’s really dope!

  • @MichaelBrown-zp1sf
    @MichaelBrown-zp1sf Před 2 lety +870

    It is indeed refreshing to hear a brother who grew up in the hood speak so passionately and intelligently and enthusiastically about such a positive subject as growing healthy, nutritious and delicious food in a sustainable manner for his family. Your positivity is contagious and you are a good role model not only for other young kids growing up in the hood but for people of all backgrounds and growing up with their own struggles. May God bless you and your family and all of your endeavors.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +45

      This was so touching, thank you Michael!

    • @michaelgoodman5247
      @michaelgoodman5247 Před 2 lety +16

      He's from the hood? Damn, that man has done something with himself as he speaks very eloquently, has a major passion and comes across like a upbeat professor. When he mentioned TRex and chickens I knew he was on another level (I went to NCSU where they discovered that TRex / Chicken DNA link).

    • @vincentperiolat4610
      @vincentperiolat4610 Před 2 lety +9

      Respect!! it CAN be an amazing life! A plan, effort, and consistency, always required. Before all that, inspiration. Thank you Sir, for inspiring me!
      👍✌️👊

    • @truefacts404
      @truefacts404 Před 2 lety +6

      @@togetherwegrow8340 plant the seed start a channel and from that seed the dream you have of more people doing it will grow!!!

    • @BiPolarBear128
      @BiPolarBear128 Před 2 lety +4

      I agree , this is a guy blazing his own trail and steering right clear of stereotypes .. refreshing and inspiring

  • @bop8149
    @bop8149 Před 3 lety +446

    His energy is so contagious. God bless and protect him and his family 🤍

  • @jeraldgarner1636
    @jeraldgarner1636 Před 9 měsíci +10

    As a science major with a similar childhood, I love this guy’s presentation, energy, how he communicates and his vision! It’s where we all need to head as well as advancing in technology. Merged nature with tech and free-your family and yourself! Would be great if there was an entire city of families and people like this working together.

  • @zZzabi
    @zZzabi Před 5 měsíci +2

    his kid are so lucky to have a standup parent as he is, i hope all is well for him and his family.

  • @15minsago81
    @15minsago81 Před 3 lety +404

    “I’d rather watch grass grow. Here’s the thing have you ever watched grass grow? It’s freakin exhilarating” love that energy and wish there were more people like him in the world

    • @Big_Dai
      @Big_Dai Před 3 lety

      He's probably just crazy or depressed.. or both

    • @christine9615
      @christine9615 Před 3 lety +2

      I totaly agree! He's awesome, I wish he was my neighbor

    • @erikv1974
      @erikv1974 Před 3 lety +14

      @@Big_Dai what...?

    • @TheFreshPeddler
      @TheFreshPeddler Před 3 lety +1

      Have you ever watched grass grow...on weed?

    • @madkiss8017
      @madkiss8017 Před 3 lety +2

      Africa and india all like this small land owners trying to feed them selves and others without big blood sucking zionist companies and banks

  • @cjrubio7131
    @cjrubio7131 Před 2 lety +621

    Without them, I'd be nothing. With them, I am everything. A father's humble words.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +31

      I mean it with all my heart

    • @mysticxjuice6612
      @mysticxjuice6612 Před 2 lety +5

      @@togetherwegrow8340 you guys are amazing, good on you 👏👏

    • @drail7
      @drail7 Před 2 lety +3

      That how I feel about Jesus. Without him I am nothing, with him I can do anything.

  • @justinsampler5506
    @justinsampler5506 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love this man. Protect him. The world needs more just like him.

  • @abernard5253
    @abernard5253 Před 2 lety +467

    This guy just lifted my spirits and I wasn’t even having a bad day

    • @elieli56
      @elieli56 Před 2 lety +7

      Bruuhhh I couldn't describe how this man made me feel so good about living life. You put it perfectly into Word and I can sleep even better tonight kiss my wife and love my life. 🍻😋😁

    • @beefchuck
      @beefchuck Před 2 lety +2

      likewise, so inspired by his message. To the moon!

    • @havilavi472
      @havilavi472 Před 2 lety +1

      @@beefchuck Same here

    • @yuxanne.
      @yuxanne. Před 2 lety

      My first thought was, damn these fish would probably be depressed af being crammed in there, if fish are capable of complex emotions like that anyways, ik I would be upset, so I feel some sadness for them, tilapia fillet is really tasty tho ngl

    • @Mrgonzo12ghost
      @Mrgonzo12ghost Před 2 lety +1

      OMG I was thinking the same thing.. it's like I want to hangout with this guy and learn !!

  • @hectormunoz6052
    @hectormunoz6052 Před 3 lety +209

    This man has got to be one of the coolest cats i have ever seen on CZcams . his positivity is off the chart

  • @CNgw
    @CNgw Před 2 měsíci +1

    My only regret is that I can only like this video once. This man's energy is inspirational

  • @Thirteenretro_
    @Thirteenretro_ Před 9 měsíci +11

    Where you located? Are you open for mentorship?

  • @novacane7942
    @novacane7942 Před 3 lety +699

    Charles: “And this is New Zealand spinach, well in New Zealand it’s just known as...”
    Me: “Spina-“
    Charles: “Ice plant”
    Me: “Oh”

  • @ako5816
    @ako5816 Před 3 lety +270

    The guy looks younger than me but has 20 years on me. I love how passionate he is about this.

    • @nathan-ls8yw
      @nathan-ls8yw Před 3 lety +2

      @OJ Moran really? i thiught he’s 30

    • @thebulat4139
      @thebulat4139 Před 3 lety

      @@nathan-ls8yw i think he looks little older because of the beard.

    • @LarryVasquez82
      @LarryVasquez82 Před 3 lety +1

      @@nathan-ls8yw he's 50 i think

    • @emteespace
      @emteespace Před 3 lety +1

      Black don't crack.

  • @HeavenestStCyr
    @HeavenestStCyr Před rokem +2

    Thanks for laying out the concepts of the whole thing 1:00 - 2:30

  • @justacentrist4147
    @justacentrist4147 Před rokem +1

    Anyone trying to make themself self-sufficient gets mad respect in my book. Even if you're only supplementing your food suplie, that's extra cash in the bank.

  • @LFKGooner
    @LFKGooner Před 3 lety +188

    Man this guy's enthusiasm and positivity is just contagious. What a legend!

  • @tristank9821
    @tristank9821 Před 3 lety +221

    The mood that this guy is giving off is just too pure. It's so nice to just listen to him talk so enthusiastically about the gardening and makes me want to make one myself on my patio.

    • @StumpfForFreedom
      @StumpfForFreedom Před 3 lety +4

      Dude has a wife, kids, and an awesome high tech garden. I believe this is what is referred to as "The American Dream."

  • @rafaelnavarro5522
    @rafaelnavarro5522 Před 11 měsíci +6

    The love he shows his kids is amazing

  • @ilovegreen0150
    @ilovegreen0150 Před 4 měsíci +1

    He is the cool science teacher I never had❤️❤️my son did aqua ponics in HighSchool, said teacher was “boring “😂

  • @paulocaetano3243
    @paulocaetano3243 Před 2 lety +698

    I was watching this thinking this man was like 30-odd years. "i'm 50 years old" you what?!!? he has the positivity and energy of a 20 year old. Great project, great mindset, great execution. Keep up the good work!

  • @pradeepjairam1881
    @pradeepjairam1881 Před 3 lety +210

    Man is 50 looking like he's in his 30s truly inspirational

    • @Azaghal1988
      @Azaghal1988 Před 3 lety +9

      Just thought the same, How is it possible that he only looks 5-10years older than his Kids.

    • @marlak4203
      @marlak4203 Před 3 lety +5

      oh wow. He is? Only the beard gives him age. Wow. Very good.

    • @gdesatyavrata
      @gdesatyavrata Před 3 lety +6

      Well we know that he's happy, and that would probably be the reason why he looks younger than his age, happiness

    • @anxiousbear6840
      @anxiousbear6840 Před 3 lety +1

      Shit im 30 and i dont look that good XD

    • @juelzd7172
      @juelzd7172 Před 3 lety +2

      He’s eating healthy organic food keeping him looking good. Props to the man

  • @YACO89
    @YACO89 Před 2 měsíci +1

    We don't need more people like him, we need to be like him.

  • @user-ss7sf6lb4h
    @user-ss7sf6lb4h Před 4 měsíci +1

    Brotha you remind me of me. I’m 38 from the hood and I learned how to garden in a 2 year program here in Nashville Tennessee after I got out of prison. It changed my view of life and I fell in love with gardening . I still garden conventional in soil but I check all my ph levels nitrogen ect now you have inspired me to build my own hydroponics system as well. God bless you and your family and hopefully we can follow you on your own CZcams now or eventually

  • @presidentresident
    @presidentresident Před 3 lety +210

    From his sense of humor, to his intelligence, to his love of pigs, I like absolutely everything about this guy.

  • @MyCoolFish
    @MyCoolFish Před 2 lety +741

    I don’t know if he realizes it, but this man is a role model…

  • @Ronnye40
    @Ronnye40 Před rokem +3

    WOW! By just reading the comments I noticed that this guy really has an impact on a lot of people. Not to mention myself. I would love to show my kids how beneficial it would be to live this type of lifestyle.

  • @roythurston7799
    @roythurston7799 Před rokem +7

    I was looking for information on raising prawns & ended up here . No regrets ! Brother this was a joy to watch & your enthusiasm is through & makes anybody exited about farming . Everything seems sustainable & well thought out . Self sufficiency is a must nowadays & farming is the future. Nice video with lots of information & inspiration.

  • @brittoncarlile2786
    @brittoncarlile2786 Před 3 lety +130

    "Have you ever watched grass grow, cause it's freaking exhilarating!"
    -This man

  • @Christian-ki5js
    @Christian-ki5js Před 3 lety +417

    Finally, someone using solar energy correctly. Take note people

    • @DianeSchips
      @DianeSchips Před 2 lety +19

      My husband and I looked into solar power - the 'we'll put panels on your roof and save you money' kind. The contract contradicted everything the salesman said. More importantly, why would we get solar power if we can't use it during a power failure? We'll be moving soon. We intend to put in solar power and do it right.

    • @zekejones7259
      @zekejones7259 Před 2 lety

      Exactly what I was thinking

    • @user-io5uk7vy2y
      @user-io5uk7vy2y Před 2 lety

      @@zekejones7259 ю б б ю ю Ъ господин был ю бб б б

    • @superhero6297
      @superhero6297 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DianeSchips you can store electricity for later bro it’s called a lithium battery lmao

    • @Timodez
      @Timodez Před 2 lety

      Bruhh get that government propaganda out your ass

  • @TM-su8fw
    @TM-su8fw Před rokem +1

    Probably the most inspiring video on CZcams.

  • @cathrynmartin4395
    @cathrynmartin4395 Před rokem +7

    Love the set up - great solution to a "dead" suburban area. I lived in an area in Cincinnati and they used a neighborhood sustainability model from Switzerland - larger fruiting plants (apple, cherry and other fruit trees, blueberry and other smaller bush fruits) are planted in several yards around the neighborhood. Each house planted certain veggies based on the sun and area they had and each year the entire neighborhood shared in the multiple harvests!

  • @jesseb1677
    @jesseb1677 Před 2 lety +431

    "Here's the thing; have you ever watched grass grow?... It's incredible!" ... I love this guy.

  • @michaelsw0rd
    @michaelsw0rd Před 2 lety +337

    If everyone had this guys energy, the world would be in a lot better place.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před 2 lety +8

      Many thanks my friend!

    • @TheOnetimeshawty
      @TheOnetimeshawty Před 2 lety

      Aint that the truth

    • @alcaldealer8515
      @alcaldealer8515 Před 2 lety

      If everyone grew their own stuff, had animals too. I’d bet anything this would would be a better place. ☮️ and ❤️
      Great video

    • @anabrandontaing4115
      @anabrandontaing4115 Před 2 lety +1

      Electric company will go out business for sure🤪🤪

    • @yahyaali658
      @yahyaali658 Před 2 lety

      You need assholes everyone being nice wouldn't work

  • @michaelthompson6106
    @michaelthompson6106 Před rokem +1

    This is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a while. Very inspiring

  • @Starting321
    @Starting321 Před 27 dny +1

    His excitement is powerful!!!

  • @derekdakan2716
    @derekdakan2716 Před 2 lety +161

    "Have you ever watched grass grow? It's freaking amazing!"
    Lol! I'm sold!

    • @knucklesskinner253
      @knucklesskinner253 Před 2 lety +2

      Don’t grow grass, grow plants that are indigenous to your state. people in Cali could stop their water crisis if they didn’t care so much about grass. Imagine if they all just planted their own native plants that are resistant to drought.

    • @albrayne9770
      @albrayne9770 Před 2 lety

      @@knucklesskinner253 Yeah of course but you get that he was a saying that to change ones perspective of gardening right? He didn't really say to plant grass

    • @ricomon35
      @ricomon35 Před 2 lety

      @@knucklesskinner253 @r/whoosh ;)

  • @zyo678
    @zyo678 Před 2 lety +212

    Me being from the hood and coming across this to see a brother doing something like this is inspiring! Really opened my mind💡💯

  • @sunboi3736
    @sunboi3736 Před 9 měsíci +2

    A true visionary, a new breed of inventor for a more sustainable world

  • @lynnitrobe
    @lynnitrobe Před 9 měsíci +2

    The VIBES ARE STONG in this one!! Keep sending out that positive energy, Papa Plant Man! Papa Ponics! The AquaPONIC Man! :D

  • @malvinacraig7853
    @malvinacraig7853 Před 3 lety +521

    It’s hard not to like a guy who named his pig Kevin

  • @gregjerome5322
    @gregjerome5322 Před 3 lety +166

    He had me interested from the pigs. Then he showed the size of the plants and I started googling what I need to do this in my backyard. Then
    he said he was 50. Now I'm getting ready to go to home depot this weekend.

  • @mspicela
    @mspicela Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great video! Very inspiring and this guy has such a great story!

  • @LegitCWalk
    @LegitCWalk Před rokem +1

    He's a genius level scientist and doesn't identify as one. But hearing him speak about his passion and the knowledge he has makes it very clear to me.

  • @xochblue
    @xochblue Před 3 lety +114

    I think he has the healthiest, most robust veggies I've ever seen in an aquaponics set up

  • @jumbosluggernaut
    @jumbosluggernaut Před 2 lety +392

    This guy is killing it, self sustainability, great family who help out with the lifestyle, attitude is as real as it gets. Huge respect

  • @bryanpinto4051
    @bryanpinto4051 Před rokem +1

    family is everything. Every child needs a father in their lives. Many blessings to you young man. May the power bless you.

  • @hoganmaps
    @hoganmaps Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've watched this so many times. I wish i knew someone with this kind of passion in my life.

  • @danf4447
    @danf4447 Před 10 měsíci +1

    your energy and enthusiasm is equaled only by the knowledge

  • @mrwoo1231
    @mrwoo1231 Před rokem +210

    I took this man’s advice and with my neighbors help started a garden. It’s been one of the best experiences I’ve had lately.

    • @yancyjarquin4683
      @yancyjarquin4683 Před rokem

      Could you help me and maybe help a step by step for dummies 😅😅🥲🥲

    • @hoidoei941
      @hoidoei941 Před rokem

      @@yancyjarquin4683 I think if you ask some questions they’ll be answered just in the commentsection. Every country/geolocation/soil etc. has different preferences and methods

  • @nefi2382
    @nefi2382 Před 3 lety +113

    He so cool he wears a sweater and beanie in the desert 🏜

  • @dgsean9775
    @dgsean9775 Před rokem +2

    This guy is my hero. This is probably the future of food production.

  • @ailove313
    @ailove313 Před rokem +2

    They really make it themselves. Look at how fluent he talk.

  • @devalonian
    @devalonian Před rokem +478

    I have watched this video through at least 3 times and I still get chills at 6 minutes when he is speaking about his children and says, "Without them I'd be nothing and with them I am everything." Just a beautiful moment.

    • @tabithajones108
      @tabithajones108 Před rokem +9

      I would thumbs up this comment a millions times if i could.

    • @togetherwegrow8340
      @togetherwegrow8340 Před rokem +21

      This means the world to me. I almost lost my wife and daughter in a car accident last week. I'm still shook over it. My wife is still recovering. Thankfully she's still with us. All of the money in the world couldn't prevent that moment from happening, I'll never forget that feeling of helplessness. Love your family my friend. They're everything.

    • @ianantoinerobinson715
      @ianantoinerobinson715 Před rokem +6

      @@togetherwegrow8340 that's real words honest and true from the wise, I received it gracefully. In Jesus name may you and all your family be protected my brother. Amen.

    • @moblack5883
      @moblack5883 Před rokem +1

      The best part of the video !

    • @Mr.BallerVr
      @Mr.BallerVr Před rokem +1

      Me too ❤

  • @foulcakes
    @foulcakes Před rokem +340

    This guy’s enthusiasm is awesome, I don’t know anything about gardening but I swear he got me really excited about it just through his attitude. We need more people like this in the world.