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After 16 Years, My Front Yard Turned Into a Self-Growing Food Forest

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com invites you back to where it all began—his original front yard edible garden in Northern California, 16 years after transforming it from a lawn into a thriving, wild food paradise. In this episode, you’ll get a full tour of John's “OG” garden where he embraced a more natural, hands-off approach, letting plants reseed themselves and nature take the lead. You’ll learn how John built a low-maintenance garden that still feeds him year-round, using simple strategies like living mulch, seed-saving, and growing nutrient-dense perennials that come back every season with little effort. You’ll discover some of John’s favorite crops for resilience and nutrition—like ashitaba, red stem chicory, wild arugula, and fava beans—as well as why he avoids common mistakes like planting mint in raised beds or using invasive vines. You’ll see firsthand how wild greens like miner’s lettuce, chickweed, and mache can outcompete weeds, cover your soil, and feed your family without any planting required. You’ll hear John’s candid thoughts on pest management without sprays, why he eats bug-eaten leaves for better nutrition, and how ugly produce can be some of the healthiest food in your garden. You’ll even get inspired to try new crops like puntarelle and daikon flowers, and learn how to harvest delicious greens that are often overlooked. After watching this episode, you’ll be motivated to start or evolve your own garden—whether you prefer a tidy layout or want to let nature do the work—and grow more food in a way that’s fun, forgiving, and full of flavor. Jump to the following parts of this episode: 00:00 Episode starts – a raw, real look into John’s original California garden. 00:10 See the wild transformation of John’s front yard 16 years after lawn removal. 00:58 The one plant John regrets planting—don’t make this same mistake! 01:38 Why growing fava beans from saved seed is a garden game-changer. 01:57 What these little flags in the garden actually mean (it’s not irrigation!). 02:42 Ashitaba: The anti-cancer celery alternative you’ve never heard of. 03:09 How John harvests and cooks fava beans for max nutrition and taste. 03:22 Why pineapple guava is a hit—and what John would do differently. 03:54 This whole bed grew from scattered seeds—no transplanting required. 04:26 Microgreens growing wild? John’s secret to free, self-seeding food. 05:35 Forget wood chips—this living mulch feeds you and your soil. 07:41 Chickweed: The wild weed John actually encourages in his garden. 08:53 How to eat miner’s lettuce at different stages—even in full bloom. 10:00 Fava beans: the easy storage crop you’ll wish you planted sooner. 10:28 Why John lets his daikon go to flower—and eats the blooms! 10:59 Snails and aphids: how John deals with pests without spraying. 11:59 Puntarelle: The overlooked Italian green you need in your life. 12:42 Why red stem chicory is John’s absolute favorite garden green. 14:00 This surprising benefit of bug-eaten leaves will blow your mind. 15:33 Wild vs common arugula—taste, re-growth, and which wins long-term. 16:26 The most nutritious leafy green John grows (hint: it’s fiery!). 17:04 Why planting mint in a raised bed might be your biggest regret. 17:26 Wild alliums and yacon: two perennials that keep coming back strong. 18:24 Wild vs. manicured gardening—which one truly fits your lifestyle? Referenced Episodes: My First Ever GYG episode    • Edible Yard Estate Landscaping Front ...   10 Year Garden Update    • What Happened to My Epic California U...   Watch all my original 16-year-old videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/growingy... Watch all GrowingYourGreens Videos at:    / growingyourgreens   Subscribe to GrowingYourGreens for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Follow John on Instagram at:   / growingyourgreens   Buy My Healthy Eating Recipe Book https://payhip.com/gyg Support Me and Join my Patreon   / growingyourgreens