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.

Yes that is the plan!

Thank you! They are so excited to get the garden started.

Thank you for the heads up. I’ll keep that in mind next video!

It’s a nicety in some areas.

Thank you!

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.

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!

Great news! We were dealing with molt recently (this video is 5 years old). Updated video coming tonight or tomorrow!

A little bit but not too bad thankfully. The rooster got it the worst.

Thank you for watching the video!

Thank you Robert. We will check your channel out.

Winter can require a lot of planning!

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.

@@Lifefromtheclay Ok Thanks!

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!

@@Lifefromtheclay Ok...thanks again for the advice and help!

Thank you!! You know Costco prices 😉

I wish that’s what it is! ☺️

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

Thank you!

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’.

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

Over $46

We do tap water but with a berkey.

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.