Couple Growing Food *Year Round* in a Backyard Permaculture Micro Farm with Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

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Deborah and Gabe transformed an empty backyard lawn into an abundant permaculture micro-farm where they're growing fresh fruits and vegetables for themselves, and for sale at their farm gate stand. To grow food year-round in a northern climate, they also have a geodesic dome greenhouse with an indoor pond that helps regulate the temperature in all 4 seasons.
You can follow and find out more about The Ecobubble here:
www.ecobubble.ca/
/ ecobubblemicrofarm
The couple is using permaculture and hügelkultur methods to grow food in their backyard gardens and they don't use any pesticides or herbicides. They've planted a food forest with fruit and nut trees, and they've also planted fruit trees and native plant species to feed birds and pollinators like bees and butterflies.
The 26’ geodesic growing dome is from Arctic Acres in Canada:
arcticacres.ca/
These domes are available from Growing Spaces in the United States:
growingspaces.com/
With a 1/2 acre of land, some infrastructure, and a whole lot of hard work, Deborah and Gabe are already growing loads of fresh food for themselves, their neighbours, and the wildlife around them. We can't wait to see what they get up to this year on their future homestead! You can follow along on their journey in bringing The Ecobubble vision to reality here:
www.ecobubble.ca/
/ ecobubblemicrofarm
Special thank you to Laurie from Right Arm Builds (Lauriebakker@rightarmbuilds.com) for being a growing dome ninja super star on filming day!
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
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@ExploringAlternatives
@ExploringAlternatives Рік тому
Thanks for watching! You can follow The Ecobubble here: facebook.com/ecobubblemicrofarm www.ecobubble.ca/ And find out more about the geodesic growing domes here: Arctic Acres in Canada: arcticacres.ca/ Growing Spaces in the US: growingspaces.com/
@Felaura
@Felaura Рік тому
I love the handpan music! =D
@ExploringAlternatives
@ExploringAlternatives Рік тому
Thanks, it's cool that you noticed! It's such a fun instrument to play :)
@gcaira
@gcaira Рік тому
Thank you so much, Mat and Danielle, for telling our story with such care and elegance. Amazing work! D&G
@MrJimtheRooster
@MrJimtheRooster Рік тому
Try using watering ollas for carrots after germinating them underneath a piece of untreated wood.
@WTFwuzdat
@WTFwuzdat Рік тому
What a beautiful story. Offering a "pay what you can" option to people is such a kind way to help others and build community. Hopefully, those with lots of money will choose to pay more than the suggested price.
@fionafiona1146
@fionafiona1146 Рік тому
That's frequently the case, including for bake sales and Yard sales
@its_jawsh6145
@its_jawsh6145 Рік тому
Lol, “hopefully”. I’ll try it down here in South LA and see how it goes lmao
@ceciliapreziose3783
@ceciliapreziose3783 Рік тому
and letting people keep their dignity
@juditharsenault2131
@juditharsenault2131 Рік тому
It doesn't matter. They will reap what they sow. Sow good, reap good.
@Kath1813
@Kath1813 Рік тому
@@juditharsenault2131 TRUE!
@dragonicelv
@dragonicelv Рік тому
I started crying when she talked about food insecurity, feeding each other and pay what you can.
@barbarawarren9443
@barbarawarren9443 Рік тому
Yes! Yes! Yes! ❤😄❤
@Momofukudoodoowindu
@Momofukudoodoowindu Рік тому
Tf? What's the universe gonna do? 🤣
@korinasaurus
@korinasaurus Рік тому
The longer I've been gardening and the more gardening videos I watch the more I become appreciative of being in zone 9a
@thedurtfamily
@thedurtfamily Рік тому
Can’t wait to be learning from these videos. Our family is about to purchase land in the Appalachian mountains and begin our journey of offgrid living. 🌱
@ExploringAlternatives
@ExploringAlternatives Рік тому
That's really exciting! Best of luck on your new adventure :)
@honey3693
@honey3693 Рік тому
Good luck. Best wishes to the family. 🍀
@sparkyin3d
@sparkyin3d Рік тому
So exciting! May you thrive and be abundant at all times! Enjoy your journey love
@greencortex8901
@greencortex8901 Рік тому
There is nothing better than home-cooked food. And also the peaceful life in nature, far from the cities
@miranda_miranda
@miranda_miranda Рік тому
This is my dream lifestyle! ❤ A partner in the same page, countryside life, mud house, living offgrid, planting our own food... paradise ❤
@Momofukudoodoowindu
@Momofukudoodoowindu Рік тому
A husband?
@boxessquare1366
@boxessquare1366 Рік тому
Wow ❤❤
@nanchesca3950
@nanchesca3950 Рік тому
That is my dream, to have a little stand with my surplus, pay what you can! Awesome!!
@heavenwithin81
@heavenwithin81 Рік тому
My heart longs to live like this.
@loril.mangold8160
@loril.mangold8160 Рік тому
It's Great that you are using a geodesic dome, for your green house, when I was 17, in my high school, in Art class we constructed a geodesic dome as a class project, thats when domes were first being built in the 70's,
@dieuhoquang1
@dieuhoquang1 Рік тому
Very inspiring couple! Love the concept of "pay what you can" and "veggie exchange" to ease off transition into abundance without being dependent on the money system. Smart and intelligent couple. Thanks!
@nil981
@nil981 Рік тому
Geodesic domes are really useful in cold climates.
@thebillbaker4793
@thebillbaker4793 Рік тому
Just two words: THE BEST
@karenstanislaw8912
@karenstanislaw8912 Рік тому
Ideal. Much respect and admiration. They'll be healthier, and the world's a little better for it - ask the bees!
@beckymay439
@beckymay439 Рік тому
Yes! Pay what you can and vegetable exchange is a great idea! Let's rely less on the financial system and more on each other.
@milicentduckery7387
@milicentduckery7387 Рік тому
This is what the revolution needs to look like. Truly fantastic job!
@valerieb3195
@valerieb3195 Рік тому
What a blessing it is to have inherited those seeds!
@SheriffofYouTube
@SheriffofYouTube Рік тому
Momma's Seeds makes the journey so much more beautiful
@debspeak
@debspeak Рік тому
They really do! We’ve been able to germinate seeds from her that are 20 years old! ♥️🥬🍓🍅😊
@dionkacraig7642
@dionkacraig7642 Рік тому
Did they say half acre 😩…..really opening my mind!! Thank you so much!
@MFD388
@MFD388 Рік тому
They are literally living the life I want.
@sydneykate
@sydneykate Рік тому
I've seen a few geodesic dome builds. The idea that this is Toronto and it works--despite few snags, is extremely promising.
@MarinaLaroche
@MarinaLaroche Рік тому
If you check their company they have sold domes in even more northern locations.
@keilana6
@keilana6 Рік тому
You are living my dream. Would love to see this happen for those stuck living in apartments. Bless you for your creativity & sharing spirit. ❤
@arcticacres
@arcticacres Рік тому
We really appreciate Deb and Gabe! They have been an exceptional source of inspiration and wisdom for many of our dome owners, and they exemplify some of the virtues we see in so many of our customers - ingenuity, patience, hard work, passion, generosity, and more. As uncertain as times are in Canada, these are the sorts of people and projects that give us hope. Self-reliance and community connection can help you through any challenge. 🌱📐 Keep going and keep growing!
@guinnevereschronicles2225
@guinnevereschronicles2225 Рік тому
Their garden looks lovely and peaceful, and I love that they’re sharing their produce
@minhhop3208
@minhhop3208 Рік тому
Lovely life! Peaceful! Healthy !
@jamescasejr.9679
@jamescasejr.9679 Рік тому
Thanks for remind of grandparents grew 🪴 and loving story💖
@graefx
@graefx Рік тому
This feels like the culmination of all the ideas and concepts I've found on this channel.
@normabattiss1894
@normabattiss1894 Рік тому
Awesome ! Awesome ! Thank You for sharing God Bless You and your Family 💜🙏
@evenchel
@evenchel Рік тому
I found that a lot of IT specialists come to permaculture. That's great!
@beatrizforticamara2463
@beatrizforticamara2463 Рік тому
The best and the most beautiful project! 🥹♥️
@Brellowcrop
@Brellowcrop Рік тому
You wanna get some lavender, bees love lavender 💜
@deborahcaira5086
@deborahcaira5086 Рік тому
Got lots! And tons of native plants. We’re loaded with 🐝!
@keithlindland1800
@keithlindland1800 Рік тому
What a healthy lifestyle,I envy you. Wish the world would wake up to permaculture. I am from Oregon but have been living in the Philippines for 20 years.
@samsdaughterdehaven9990
@samsdaughterdehaven9990 Рік тому
I don't have a level square yard on our 6 acres! Your lot is marvelous! Truly a blank canvas.
@chattykathie7129
@chattykathie7129 Рік тому
My husband has Parkinson’s, his passion is gardening. It’s therapeutic for him. It would be great if you could share your experience with people like him. 😍 we plant some plants in a raised bed near our road with a sign free pick a few.
@margarettt7675
@margarettt7675 Рік тому
We call our garden and preserving activities "hobbies with benefits".
@one234569and10
@one234569and10 Рік тому
1 minute and 6 seconds in, liked. I can tell they are doing something right, well worth it.
@paolawortman
@paolawortman Рік тому
So nice to finally see people from Canada in your videos!!! We are in the east coast of Canada, started a veggie garden this year and so far is going great. It is a challenge to grow food year-round and I am so thankful you guys are sharing your experience with us. Wishing you all the best and may your backyard permaculture venture be very successful and bring you joy, good health, prosperity and bonding with each other and nature! God bless you!
@jennifferhurlburt642
@jennifferhurlburt642 Рік тому
This is truly inspirational, I live in Guelph Ontario. Never thought we could grow year round! Thank you for sharing this amazing property with us!
@miranda_miranda
@miranda_miranda Рік тому
You can suscribe to Tyler and Todd's channel, they are from Canada living offgrid and growing they're own food.
@plantahari
@plantahari Рік тому
love all those cruciferous greens! they won't be lacking for calcium, iron, many vitamins, fiber in their senior years!
@SaviourV
@SaviourV Рік тому
They're old enough, and sprightly too. Probably living a better life than most of us.
@WaywardLifeSailing
@WaywardLifeSailing Рік тому
This is one of the coolest ones! the idea of being able to grow food in Canada in the winter time could change so much for the entire country and our food security.
@PatriciaSLay
@PatriciaSLay Рік тому
Pickled beet from home are the best I just made some. Oh so good.
@Salima_one
@Salima_one Рік тому
Love these two. If we all did this, growing food to whatever extent or in whatever ways we could, and then shared with each other, we would have a different world.
@johnmatallana8106
@johnmatallana8106 Рік тому
No tilling, I would not call that a lazy Gardner. More like a conscientious Gardner. I love what you said in regards to working with nature rather than controlling. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space.
@rhondakeith1617
@rhondakeith1617 Рік тому
Love the radish pods. People can them as pickles.
@trkstatrksta8410
@trkstatrksta8410 Рік тому
We have a manual reel mower, no motor, no fuel, no noise, just push it. Today's modern ones are absolutely amazing. We have a VICTA. I'm 75, female and find it very easy to use. I have to mention I'm very fit and we don't have a huge amount of lawn, so just saying...😃😃😃
@Synergywellnessny
@Synergywellnessny Рік тому
awesome! i live in nyc, wish i could do this. but when i move eventually i will be doing this. thanks.
@gioknows
@gioknows Рік тому
OMG this is *EXACTLY* what I want to be doing. I'm 58 and recently retired. I don't have quite as much land as you but my backyard is big enough. I want to get a dome!!!! You have inspired me, thank you. Cheers from Ottawa. 🍁
@travelatel
@travelatel Рік тому
Beautiful scenery
@TheDobsonic
@TheDobsonic Рік тому
Those are two very attractive people!
@deborahcaira5086
@deborahcaira5086 Рік тому
Hahaha! Hi Scott!!! 🤗
@gcaira
@gcaira Рік тому
😂
@marycoyle5083
@marycoyle5083 Рік тому
You are both an inspiration and I am doing something comparable in Missouri, US! Keep the faith our communities need people like yourself! Think Vandana Shiva!
@Heartadia
@Heartadia Рік тому
Imagine if anyone and everyone able to do this - the amount of healing the planet would receive.
@thisismexx214
@thisismexx214 Рік тому
Well done 👍 keep up the good and hard work xxx much love from 🇬🇧
@debspeak
@debspeak Рік тому
Thanks!!
@ImASurvivorNThriver
@ImASurvivorNThriver Рік тому
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
@megike55
@megike55 Рік тому
Such a beautiful and inspiring idea. It's lovely to see big lawns turned into something more useful and intentional!
@marykelly1419
@marykelly1419 Рік тому
Wow and Wow! You did it again Matt! We are so excited to watch this your latest on Alternate life styles. Art and I have been talking greenhouse for a few years…..never truly happy with what has been offered. But this! A game changer. Thank you folks for sharing your amazing story. Your life style is what we all need to be a part of to help heal our hurting world….one shared tomato at a time!
@SexiSelextivSunShine
@SexiSelextivSunShine Рік тому
Just beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
@trcherrera
@trcherrera Рік тому
Sooooo inspiring! I envision this as our future when we're older and finally go back to our home country.
@kathleenritter4532
@kathleenritter4532 Рік тому
This is just incredible. What an incredible blessing. I have no doubt that this requires a lot of hard work but you both are so inspirational. Thank you for sharing
@akindofmagick
@akindofmagick Рік тому
Wonderful!
@ilokiwi
@ilokiwi Рік тому
What is it with IT seniors and wanting to farm. Are you me? keep on going and you'll get there, dont forget you can farm vertically too for more yield.
@cathylynnpietranton
@cathylynnpietranton Рік тому
Such a lovely story. Wishing them all the best and continuing success with their gardens. Thanks Matt and Danielle.❤
@ExploringAlternatives
@ExploringAlternatives Рік тому
Thanks Cathy :)
@KalpeshMange92
@KalpeshMange92 Рік тому
Mat and Danielle! Beautifully shot, this one! :)
@ExploringAlternatives
@ExploringAlternatives Рік тому
Thanks so much! We really enjoyed meeting Deborah and Gabe and capturing their story. Happy you enjoyed it :)
@dalibofurnell
@dalibofurnell Рік тому
This is so incredible
@maxsioulas7794
@maxsioulas7794 Рік тому
love it
@deborahlewis3954
@deborahlewis3954 Рік тому
Wow - love what you are doing !
@jrmarianoy2275
@jrmarianoy2275 Рік тому
Awesome! Thanks Gabe and Deb for sharing your story.
@sloanerifficheart7479
@sloanerifficheart7479 Рік тому
I really like seeing that little mapped out plan of your property!
@deborahcaira5086
@deborahcaira5086 Рік тому
Thanks!
@mercedesponce8632
@mercedesponce8632 Рік тому
Absolutamente maravilloso.........inspirándome a seguir en mi proyecto.
@versi1098
@versi1098 Рік тому
The dome set up was really interesting!
@RogerBeckett
@RogerBeckett Рік тому
Way to go, Gabe & Deb! Making a difference in this world. Wishing you all the best and much success. 🙏
@deborahcaira5086
@deborahcaira5086 Рік тому
Thanks Roger!!! 😊 Come for a visit!!
@gcaira
@gcaira Рік тому
Thanks, Roger!
@candiwallace6605
@candiwallace6605 Рік тому
So awesome 👍❤🌻
@Boo-pv4hn
@Boo-pv4hn Рік тому
There garden is HUGE! mine is tiny in comparison but I still grow my own fruit and veg to the level I can ( what will fit on my green)
@barbarawarren9443
@barbarawarren9443 Рік тому
Wow! ❤
@rosalindtaylor3479
@rosalindtaylor3479 Рік тому
I really admire this super smart couple. Just so inspiring!
@joyrasavong3884
@joyrasavong3884 Рік тому
It's amazing story, I love garden too.These past two years I am growing a few green in my backyard but still learning and Thank You so much for sharing your experience.
@lisadailey
@lisadailey Рік тому
I love this! Thank you for sharing this couple's story.🌾🌿🌾🌿🌾
@ghomerhust
@ghomerhust Рік тому
i could really be neighbors with this couple! such a great mindset, and the yard just feels cozy while it's doing work to provide. awesome! (plus im a fish freak, i own some huge koi, plus tons of indoor tanks!)
@charlesbale8376
@charlesbale8376 Рік тому
I really enjoy what you have done to make your world better and more enjoyable.
@Heather.Something
@Heather.Something Рік тому
Wow, so inspiring- thanks for sharing!
@abigailr4243
@abigailr4243 Рік тому
Thanks for sharing! After posting the dome tours, it’s nice to see these put into practice
@jc-kn5bq
@jc-kn5bq Рік тому
Definitely gonna follow them!
@jorgemendes1484
@jorgemendes1484 Рік тому
What a beautiful couple. Love your garden
@kathmandu1575
@kathmandu1575 Рік тому
Excellent video - thanks!
@BearMeat4Dinner
@BearMeat4Dinner Рік тому
Im gonna build this on my lucky 13 in Upstate NY... Hopefully before the fall..
@noraanderson3503
@noraanderson3503 Рік тому
What a lovely couple and garden ❣️
@LynneWilliams101
@LynneWilliams101 Рік тому
They live in a beautiful area of southwestern Ontario.
@eleanorbertuch135
@eleanorbertuch135 Рік тому
awesome and interesting. Thank you 🙏🥰
@hippieschick6473
@hippieschick6473 Рік тому
I love love those domes so much I wish they were affordable...we have a super harsh winter so looking at all these options!!!
@deborahcaira5086
@deborahcaira5086 Рік тому
Where are you located? Arctic Acres is in Ontario, another company called Growing Spaces in the States.
@robpearce4430
@robpearce4430 Рік тому
Well done!!!
@BuddhistZenDave
@BuddhistZenDave Рік тому
apparently if you just sink your greenhouse 4 feet into the ground it's pretty easy to get it to be year round, china has been building these in Canada.
@paulas_lens
@paulas_lens Рік тому
Carrot greens are edible! Chop them up and add to a pasta dish with garlic. YUM
@jessblaylock6051
@jessblaylock6051 Рік тому
So inspirational
@omnitinyhome
@omnitinyhome Рік тому
This is amazing! The ecobubble is a dream for us to have ❤
@nembutsu1045
@nembutsu1045 Рік тому
nice to see the geodesic domes from the other video in action, they seem to work pretty well
@meredithgraf4744
@meredithgraf4744 Рік тому
Living the dream! I hope I can have a garden like this in my post-career years
@Martine1love
@Martine1love 5 місяців тому
Beautiful and so inspiring. Thank you.
@micheleharris2361
@micheleharris2361 Рік тому
I loved this share - thanks to Gabe and Deborah for sharing this part of their journey. It’s very encouraging. Maybe considering teaching, videos perhaps, of your progress in this. It’s really interesting to see what and how you are doing this. :)
@susanyates4233
@susanyates4233 Рік тому
Beautiful video. Garden is amazing.
@susieq0666
@susieq0666 Рік тому
I think LED grow lights might be a good option for you. They don't use much hydro and only put out the light that plants use. Your dome will be a beautiful shade of purple as an added bonus! 😊
@sandy_sd10
@sandy_sd10 Рік тому
Seriously I was thinking about that also.
@Btnslp
@Btnslp Рік тому
Amazing 💖 This video is truly back to nature beautiful to see
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