Sorry......but there is grass growing here. There is no such thing as " hard pan " when you have grass ! The grass roots aerate the soil by filling the ground with roots ! Pay attention. when people have gardens in an area for a few years that soil area drops......creating a low spot in the middle of a lawn. Also same is true in waterways. The grass will raise the level of the water way in just a few years....as high as 2 feet if the waterway stays for .....say 10 years. By ripping / tilling your causing the hardpan ! Kill the grass and plant.......finished !
@dreez286 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right as it relates to well established sod, especially where deep rooting perennial grasses are present, but there are additional reasons for subsoiling before you till a new garden space. 1. It exposes and dislodges rocks, tree roots and other objects lurking under the soil which could wreak havoc on the tiller. Very helpful when tilling a new spot you’re unfamiliar with. 2. Since this area was once a pasture for cattle/horses, there may be subsoil compaction below the root zone of your typical pasture mixes. Many times fill material is brought into cattle pens to firm up the space for large animals, especially close to barns etc. This helps us understand what the subsoil is like, but to your point, compaction wasn’t bad in this spot at all so no persistent compaction or foreign fill material was present. 3. Subsoiling facilitates improved water drainage. In MN, we have 6-8 inches of nice black dirt and heavy clay underneath in our area. Subsoiling helps the soil dry more quickly to get to planting more quickly. I hope that helps explain the thinking that went into preparing this space for gardening.
@jamessquibb74336 ай бұрын
Good Video, doing mine this weekend. Did you go back and rake out the grass? Thank You
@Lifefromtheclay5 ай бұрын
Yes that is the plan!
@marvinrobinson85196 ай бұрын
Nice! There's something special about freshly tilled soil! Makes for a great seed bed. Best to you and your friends!
@Lifefromtheclay5 ай бұрын
Thank you! They are so excited to get the garden started.
@snooter286 ай бұрын
For some reason the video didn't process past 360p today but overall a good video! I let it play while working today and really enjoyed the soft music and seeing it work
@Lifefromtheclay5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the heads up. I’ll keep that in mind next video!
@jerrychandler6576 ай бұрын
I am envious of that dirt without rocks.
@Lifefromtheclay5 ай бұрын
It’s a nicety in some areas.
@Ben-qe7hd6 ай бұрын
what a nice looking property! And great work
@Lifefromtheclay6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kaylynn35836 ай бұрын
what was your success rate on the seeds, I've grown some from them and get like a 30% germ rate?
@Lifefromtheclay6 ай бұрын
Historically most of the seeds from Seeds N Such was much better, with few seeds being at 30% (usually that is denoted on the package). Lately, we have struggled with the more seed germination falling closer to 50%, and there just being overall health issues. We have since switched where we purchase a majority of our seeds for this reason.
@allyderaaf1298 ай бұрын
Hi from Canada 🇨🇦……….. that familiar crunch as you walk tells me it is cold
@underthetornado8 ай бұрын
Chickens can generate incredible amounts of heat. And they bundle up together for survival😂❤
@sonofabraham40948 ай бұрын
My condolences to your eyebrows
@marydaleo37019 ай бұрын
Your opening sentence about "Did the chickens freeze?" needs to be changed, you have heat lamps so why did you make people think your chickens could have froze?
@rosamontes43259 ай бұрын
If you are in such a rush go somewhere else. Courtesy never goes out of style. How fast can you think n talk when it’s below zero
@7018bluegrass9 ай бұрын
Crunch crunch crunch.... bye bye.
@coloyikes9 ай бұрын
OMG can you just get to the point BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe
@SawyerWolfe20159 ай бұрын
One more question- Do the chickens have large talons?
@doriewoodward76089 ай бұрын
put some straw in the bottom helps keep warm
@Lifefromtheclay9 ай бұрын
Thank you! This video is from 5 years ago. Can you believe that? We have a whole new set up! Video will be up tonight or tomorrow!
@nilsalmgren44929 ай бұрын
I am in Oklahoma and we have been near zero for a couple of days. No heat for our birds and they are out during the day. They seem to be fine. We do have two frost white leg bars who I was more worried about, they are much thinner than the others, but seem fine. Both laid eggs this morning.
@Lifefromtheclay9 ай бұрын
Great news! We were dealing with molt recently (this video is 5 years old). Updated video coming tonight or tomorrow!
@katherinecain78219 ай бұрын
Did any of them get frostbite on cones
@Lifefromtheclay9 ай бұрын
A little bit but not too bad thankfully. The rooster got it the worst.
@TurnRocks9 ай бұрын
Great info !!! Thanks for sharing
@Lifefromtheclay9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching the video!
@maryhawken8179 ай бұрын
So true, so many people get confused between ventilation and draft!
@maryhawken8179 ай бұрын
Love dangling bits 🙂
@robertcastello29619 ай бұрын
I raise chickens as well and am always looking for new information. I have a KZbin channel myself under Dixie General. Enjoyed your video. Robert Castello Dixie general store Heflin Alabama
@Lifefromtheclay9 ай бұрын
Thank you Robert. We will check your channel out.
@angelenefrohmader692210 ай бұрын
This very mess
@rondabrinkley491510 ай бұрын
Dont miss minnesota in the winter! Moved to SE iowa 8 yrs ago but i visit family and friends often in the summer and fall😊
@Lifefromtheclay10 ай бұрын
Winter can require a lot of planning!
@VickyYoung-qg7fd10 ай бұрын
you myt want to put your nest lower then the rousts
@kl195810 ай бұрын
You have a beautiful flock. looks like everybody gets along and likes each other. Roosters seem to get along too. Am I right? Just subscribed. Thanks.
@Lifefromtheclay10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes they do get along. We’ve actually had a change over in roosters since this video. But they still mostly get a long.
@kl195810 ай бұрын
@@Lifefromtheclay Ok Thanks!
@kl195810 ай бұрын
May I ask what you feed your Mangalitsa pigs? I have heard of this breed but know very little about them. I am more familiar with the American Hogs such as Hampshire, Duroc, etc. I just subscribed...you have a great channel.
@Lifefromtheclay10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Currently the boar and sow are on a 15% hog feed from our local cooperative. We invest in higher quality feed for our finishers, non-gmo, no soy (specifically the last 3-4 months). During Spring, summer and fall we put them on a pasture forage mix to reduce grain consumption. It’s worked out really well in our favor!
@kl195810 ай бұрын
@@Lifefromtheclay Ok...thanks again for the advice and help!
@laurioakes924910 ай бұрын
I live alone so not worth it for me to pay membership and shop
@elofamily724110 ай бұрын
I'd say $300ish. Welcome back! <3
@Lifefromtheclay10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! You know Costco prices 😉
@janiefox345810 ай бұрын
Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia -- I would say $172.50
@Lifefromtheclay10 ай бұрын
I wish that’s what it is! ☺️
@janiefox345810 ай бұрын
I've never shopped at Costco - - I live in that area between Maryland and Virginia - we don't have anything close. However I was thinking of joining - and making an every 3 to 6 months trip.@@Lifefromtheclay
@alansawesomeketoworld461210 ай бұрын
Great grocery haul.
@Lifefromtheclay10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ParkerFaith Жыл бұрын
Just until I can harvest my own, what suggestions or concerns do you have on storing any store purchased pumpkin or butternut etc? While I did choose as carefully as possible, in being abit new to many areas, this absolutely is a must to have my own garden food. Please let me know your thoughts and thank you in advance. Sincerest
@Lifefromtheclay11 ай бұрын
Keep in mind that store bought were either harvested not yet ripe and then transported. I would think similar thoughts apply as long as the squash are not already ‘squishy’.
@ParkerFaith11 ай бұрын
thank you, i truly appreciate, I washed and not sure if it was a good idea or not, yet ran diluted bleach over, then re-washed and set in dark cool area keeping and eye and plan to break down into sliced, puree etc
@UsmanFaraz854 Жыл бұрын
Nice sharing thank you for sharing 😊😊😊
@deborahdemarino8803 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you did a lot of canning but I don't know anything except you're busy. Disappointing. Sorry.
@Raspukek-fu8un Жыл бұрын
>Andy's log?
@Raspukek-fu8un Жыл бұрын
досайл рустер. пынятнинька.
@TheBellenthusiast Жыл бұрын
The notes in german: h°, c', cis' and d'. This sounds not very well...
@jackiepage2004 Жыл бұрын
Thrive market is a joke. I hate thrive market it cost me three times more than any other organic stuff I was told 24:hours I never received my order till almost 7 days after
@lisagayhart2482 Жыл бұрын
If you give them a bit more protein when they get older they will still lay bunches. But if it’s only money your are after that is another story
@kerrih597 Жыл бұрын
So to save on gas and free up time (I live in the country) it sounds like it would be worth it?
@andrew3543 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@theonewhomjesusloves7360 Жыл бұрын
Were these things organic?
@theonewhomjesusloves7360 Жыл бұрын
Your editing cut yourself off every time 🤦🏽♀️
@jillianpaigeee Жыл бұрын
I’m commenting pretty early on in the video so idk if this was stated, but if anyone doesn’t know, thrive price matches!!!!
@philwilliams990 Жыл бұрын
It's a rip. Hidden auto ships and membership fees with no visible way to withdraw other than closing the cards that they have. Which I am doing.
@JacobTFuller Жыл бұрын
If you pay for membership I assume shipping is free....?
@Lifefromtheclay Жыл бұрын
Over $46
@mackenzie305 Жыл бұрын
They gave me a free membership as a college student
@hotsweetlady20011 Жыл бұрын
BORAGE ALSOOO EDABLE UU CAN EAT
@jazminflores3107 Жыл бұрын
Do you buy water to drink or what kind of water you drink?
@Lifefromtheclay Жыл бұрын
We do tap water but with a berkey.
@Frugal_granny Жыл бұрын
The biggest thing to worry about on your poultry is their feet. Ducks can also freeze their feet. Provide a popcan furnace to passively solar heat their coop. Also consider putting insulation on ceiling to hold in the heat. Also consider building a sunroom. It really works!! We do it in eastern S Dakota
@Lifefromtheclay9 ай бұрын
Thank you!! We actually have a whole new set up now as we moved 3 years ago. Now we have bedding on the floor. We are hoping to get a hoop house/greenhouse set up this spring for them.