00:03
The speaker introduces her garden, referred to as her "Kera," "garden," or "thinka" in Mexico, and compares gardening in Oregon to Mexico, highlighting some challenges and differences.
00:47
The speaker lists the variety of plants she has growing in her garden, like Dill, basil, oregano, cilantro, tomatoes, corn, beans, cucumbers, peppers, greens, rosemary, and passion fruit.
01:27
The speaker is about to share some challenges and lessons learned from gardening in her area of Baja California Sur, Mexico.
02:03
She describes the soil as very sandy, which necessitates special planting techniques, such as removing the sand, adding compost and humus before replanting, and using an automatic drip irrigation system to conserve water and efficiently water the plants.
03:33
The speaker details the automatic irrigation app called Rio, which she can control from anywhere, including from Oregon, adjusting the watering schedule as needed.
04:02
Challenges such as dealing with critters, specifically pocket gophers and birds, are mentioned, along with the solutions like cages and chicken wire to protect plants from being eaten.
06:02
The speaker talks about the fruit orchard they have with various types of fruit trees, like pomegranate, Key lime, tangerines, figs, and oranges, and plants that did not do well, such as coconut palms and papayas, which they'll try again with protective measures.
06:56
She speaks about excellent self-seeded plants like Dill and arugula, which have grown on their own and were ready to harvest when they returned in November.
08:00
Tips are shared on the importance of mulching to retain moisture and keep plant roots cool in the hot climate, and cultural differences are highlighted regarding garden tidiness and the need to communicate with gardeners about not raking away necessary mulch and compost.
09:43
The benefits of letting plants like arugula, lettuce, and basil go to seed for natural regrowth the following year and the possibility of growing plants in pots are discussed.
09:57
The speaker advocates for the benefits of having a garden, mentions the idea of starting a gardening club, and closes by redirecting viewers to watch more videos by "the other guy" who wears her hat.
