A Chicken Coop with A Twist

[@jangabel6363]

I’ve mentioned your channel is far and away my favorite gardening channel. Not monetized, no garden crew, not a huge property but the beauty and imagination transports me to another level. I look forward to every video. Thank you.

[@d.wilbur5164]

My sentiments exactly!

[@HappyCats17]

I am curious if you will keep watching Moxie Gardens if he gets a large amount of subscribers and had the opportunity to expand? Because I hope he does. I hope he gets millions of subscribers and can afford to buy a large piece of land where we can watch his talent expand to the fullest. I wish him every possible succes, and will be thrilled for him, just ad I was when Laura and Aaron went from a duplex with a backyard smaller than my house, to what they have now. It makes my soul happy to see people's dreams come true.

[@reddog40]

Agreed best garden channel!

[@ninalovett7839]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with monetized videos and land expansion. We should always wish success for YT’ers who spend their time and money for our entertainment. The more money they make, the more they can invest in their videos, the more we have things to watch.

[@jangabel6363]

@@ninalovett7839- I absolutely agree with you , there is nothing wrong with monetizing, crews, etc but my point is that Mike does everything himself. All of it and that’s my only point, my opinion. He’s an amazing artist.

[@imonka100]

This is not a garden. It is a paradise.

[@ashac7183]

If you ever got to the point that you were eligible or wanted to monetize your channel there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! You are a gifted landscape artist and builder and you deserve any monetary benefits that come your way. All of this costs money, even with diy and repurposed materials. Also, I found your channel a few weeks ago and it’s been such an inspiration and pleasure to watch💕

[@ElaineKrysiak]

Who cares about what other people think. There are MANY more people that absolutely love your garden!

[@JohnBuchanan-e2d]

Your garden is just stunning! Great job on your new project. A window box would bring interest to the window on the left. But really you should do what makes you happy. That is what really matters!

[@stephaniemixon6386]

I watch Garden Answer as well. Very inspiring.

[@pattio5862]

I think window boxes on the chicken coop would look cute , too

[@ephemeraphilesbytomi]

I came for the moon gate. I stay for the amazing content!

[@audramacbeth2969]

All I can say is “Like WOW!” 🤩

[@CinDyJ1973]

I think a climbing hydrangea would give it an old world fairytale feel.

[@lindylou3519]

Love it! You ARE a carpenter with a wonderful imagination. ❤

[@sandraspapercreations2025]

And there it is. What I was waiting to see. Awesome. BTW I don't think you talk to much. Love the garden.

[@LizRichards-pd8zd]

I keep saying to myself, "no more plants!", but then I watch videos like yours and off to the garden center I go! Lol. Just amazing!

[@ann2155]

I suggest if you haven’t gotten your chickens, yet that you consider silkies. I have a vegetable and flower gardens. Both of which your average backyard chicken will destroy. If you want to allow your chickens out of their coop and have them wander freely, silkies will not destroy your gardens. I have a section of the yard that is totally off limits to my dogs and to the chickens until this summer the dogs are still out but I have several silky chickens that run the yard and I’ve not lost one flower plant to the birds. I am now in the process of expanding my silkies and later on eliminating the larger birds. The ones that destroy everything. Silkies are the Way to go. And with your whimsical fairytale garden, they will fit right in. Hopefully this message gets to you before you purchase your chickens. Please do a little research on them first. Good luck.

[@sweetattitude]

You are so right about doing research on the breeds first. When he was talking about planting beautiful climbing vines to soften the appearance of the coop, I thought uh-oh.

[@quailhollow7955]

This is stunning!!!! I absolutely love this project. That color yellow is perfect. Your creativity is so inspiring. What I have learned from you is that there is always room if you can dream it up. Your garden is creative and a beautiful place to be in. ❤❤

[@barefootreba]

Love all your videos!!!! I will watch as long as you want to share.

[@JoyceKing-i8l]

You are the best garden designer,love love it 💕💕

[@susanhietikko6905]

Great job!! A flower box on the higher window would be cute. Your imagination and hard work knows no bounds. We really appreciate any videos you are able to post

[@JoeyWarren-rm8ju]

Your skill and imagination are fabulous! Always love your finished projects.

[@gracev2335]

Lovely! Congratulations!

[@teresataylor8267]

Wow! That's a chicken house! ❤ window boxes with flowers would be beautiful on the coup.

[@donnanelson1900]

Watch out chickens will destroy your garden!!! Love your paradise!! You’re my favorite!!!

[@HelenaMatias-pe1by]

Your garden is stunning 😍

[@hs5911]

I love everything you do. The chicken coop is an amazing design. I love the density of your plants. Thank you for giving me the initial inspiration and then to then make it my own!!!

[@doggiemama7192]

Magical. Just magical.

[@bonnieblenders4606]

Your world is so peaceful. Thank you for sharing!

[@ChicinthewoodsAlaska]

Thanks alot now I want to go work outside! Love your channel! SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@dee6075]

First time I found your videos and I can say I will definitely be watching more! Love what you have done already, looking forward to following along with your future projects.

[@lindawhite3238]

OMG…WOW…WOW…WOW!!! You and your wife have the “ultimate” in ideas!! Thanx so very much for showing us your yard and projects!! I’m amazed with every project you do!!

[@DarlaPenados-rp1ss]

I love its Great!!! You have a wonderful imagination and I think your property is unique for the most part the garden community is very nice and supportive but sometimes people rude blow it of keep being you enjoy your channel 🦋🌸🇺🇸

[@lynellemcsweeney7772]

Great Job! What a beautiful garden and fun space to explore. I love that you can’t see the entire garden and that you get to explore it

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Man!! You’re a genius! Your chicken coop is the BEST I’ve seen😳CARPENTERS ROCK!!

[@donnaonley-harden3629]

Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@d.wilbur5164]

Oh my goodness! You are such an artist and gifted builder. My start with watching gardening channels was with GA when it was relatable to me. They're obviously making a fortune for themselves, but I rarely watch anymore. You, on the other hand, are genuine and inspire me so much. My garden will never be the magical canvas as yours. Moxie Gardens for the WIN!!! I love your videos!!!

[@judyanderson8782]

I agree about GA..

[@pamelasallie421]

I agree about GA. I love what they do but for me it isn’t reality. I found myself getting depressed because I couldn’t do my garden to the scope of what is done there. I love to watch gardening on a much smaller budget friendly scale. I just recently found this channel and so far I am loving the content.

[@olgabykov2630]

Hi! Wanted to share my take on GA since I watch them too. I like that they have no drama content and I don’t mind seeing a completely different scale from my .17 acre property. They have a ton of very usable tips and very informative. It gives me inspiration that they’re simple humans like everyone else who put their minds and hands to work and doing something with the property they have. Just amazing that if only people have the will to do something and they get at it and persist-where they can end up in life. Too many lazy ppl out here these days who do nothing with what little or much they have. I mean look at all of my neighborhood-just a few do something with their yard. None of it has to cost a fortune. Grow your plants from seed packets and shop “free” section of Craigslist and you can get so far! Anyways, I like to expose my imagination to different types of gardening and learn from all and take something home. Eventually I’ll end up somewhere with it.

[@d.wilbur5164]

@@olgabykov2630 To each their own. I garden on my 2 acres alone. I don't have anyone to pull my weeds, or tractors galore, and I don't sell tools etc. How they're unrelatable to me is that there's more selling on their channel than any other. A tree haul for me is a five foot tree sticking out the back of my trunk. I don't see the imagination on their channel that I do on Moxie Gardens. We all measure what brings us joy differently.

[@LeanneD4]

I have such mixed feelings about GA these days. On the one hand, I absolutely love seeing folks be able to achieve unbelievable affluence doing what they love. Especially such good and genuinely nice people as Laura and Aaron. I also love the fact she’s inspired and taught thousands (if not more) new gardeners. That said, she’s a commercial gardener now, not a home gardener. It’s hard to find relevance to what we regular folks face in our gardens. I miss the days of her in her townhouse garden doing home gardening videos. I still watch daily, though, and enjoy seeing them live their American dream. Moxie Gardens is a lot like what GA used to be, and I love that so much. ❤️

[@debhodge8683]

Wow! Great job, Mike. Your chicken coop is magical! I would love one as a "potting coop" with pots instead of chickens. 😂

[@TheRelaxationWorks]

Greetings from Olathe! You've topped yourself again, I don't know how you come up with these ideas. My yard/garden is so much smaller than yours but you've given me some great ideas. Your channel is my favorite and I'm getting addicted, LOL! It makes me sad when you talk about the criticisms you receive. All I can say is, and I know others have said it too, don't listen to them. You have a fantastic garden and an inspirational channel. They must simply be jealous. I feel jealous of your garden sometimes too, but I prefer to turn that into inspiration. Thanks for what you're doing and sharing!

[@lorellstoneman74]

Beautiful yard and fantasyland.

[@marilynquaccia701]

Beautiful craftsmanship and design… beautiful garden too! Subscribed…

[@TheEvansNest]

i just started watching your channel last month. I have to say your yard is so charming. I love that you use your imagination and aren't "copying" any other gardeners as I have seen before. Really enjoyed watching today and can't wait to see the chickens you choose!!

[@melanieslaughter9657]

Magical !!

[@judymckerrow6720]

This is a very great way to block out the neighbors ! I myself could never live in town, but you do an excellent job of disguising the fact that you do live in town ! 😊💐💚🙃

[@KathleenTennison]

Love, love, love your garden and all of your idea's! So glad I discovered your channel. You have sooooooo many unique ideas.

[@LeanneD4]

Your garden never ceases to amaze! Maybe consider native coral honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens, instead of trumpet vine. It is hardy to zone 4, fast growing, and gorgeous. Hummingbirds love it so much, and it’s far less aggressive than trumpet vine. Mine is partly evergreen, and it has blooms every month of the year except January, with loads of blooms in spring through summer. (I’m in north GA, so warmer than you - it might not remain evergreen and have winter blooms in KS.)

[@SamWinover]

You did a beautiful job on the chicken coop. You definitely need to get smaller chickens like silkies. they are adorable, and no matter what size girls you get, they will destroy your garden beds. Hopefully, you are planning on ventilation. It can get really hot inside. Love watching you. Thanks for sharing.

[@catherineslavin7324]

So cute! How about a door knocker?

[@branmom]

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing your imagination in 3d ❤

[@elizabethtaylor6355]

Hello you do come up with wonderful ideas very inspiring

[@cathytalaske6255]

Love the new addition! Everything you do ends up looking like it's always been there, very creative. Thanks for sharing.

[@olgabykov2630]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden with us! I am so impressed and inspired! And please stop apologizing about your video getting long! We are here for the long videos. If we weren’t into gardening we wouldn’t be here watching. People who like short videos can keep scrolling IG and alike. 🙌

[@Roberta.SABLEStitchers]

Did a search for garden tours and found your video. I’ve done a lot of garden tours in KC and Johnson County and would have loved to visit yours, so thank you for sharing. As a recent retiree, I'm working on transforming my yard and got so much inspiration from your channel!

[@shelleyscarborough9171]

Another HOME RUN!!!! WOW!! And now, as always after watching your video, I'm heading out to my backyard to be creative

[@ramilcarlosdagondon2065]

A big follower here from Boston. I wished the yellow door was a glass door that you could peak and see through inside. I believed it would create an illusion of some depth to your garden. Just a suggestion.

[@kellykiley]

Great job Mr Moxie. What a brilliant project you are a true craftsman. I like the combination of the cedar shakes and the corrugated metal accented roof. That cock-doodle-Inn is 5 stars. So enjoy your videos, thank you and have a blessed day.

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

Looks smashing!!! GardenGate magazine should come and photograph your beautiful yard. Awesome job!! 😊

[@gardeningwithmamabird]

It’s a chicken’s dream home and looks perfect in your beautiful garden! Great work!!!

[@chrisgray7120]

Wonderful addition Mike! The shot around 27:30 really is spectacular! It draws you in and makes you want to explore the space.

[@MJeaneSeymour]

Hen house art piece in my opinion. I feel like you may not want to repeat someone else's work but your idea might be repeated. Great job! You're garden is beautiful.. like a walk about oasis..

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Love Love Love the level of EFFORT and CREATIVITY that went into this extremely cute chicken palace!

[@joycesharp3783]

Absolutely beautiful! So glad I found your channel! I’m hoping when my hubby retires in a few years that he will build this for me!

[@debbyfletcher2941]

Holy Moly, you’ve out done yourself! WOW love it! Better yet you’ve now got hubby totally inspired to add whimsy in our fenced in yard, and add more bushes and trees. Thank you, now that he’s on board we can get moving on projects. Please continue to post, so we come be inspired with your ideas and twist-add-change up to come up with our own designs. (We’re in rural PA, using more of farm tool whimsy) Thanks again, enjoy the 4th!

[@dabbybee297]

Outstanding job!🎉. So creative and inspiring. You could join the Disney crew as an Imagineer and landscape planner. This reminds me of the wonderful details and creative scenes at Disney. A common thread runs through the garden with your circle doors. Lucky chickens ❤

[@judymckerrow6720]

I don’t think that I would ever spend time in the house, I would always be in the garden, your garden not mine. Better way of saying that is if I lived there I would never be inside I would ALWAYS be in the garden during the summer months ! 💐💚🙃

[@sharonslater4935]

I have no clue how I missed watching this video, cause I'm always waiting patiently to watch your videos. I just got through watching the video where you planted the beautiful landscape and thought that was so amazing, then I saw this video, and I'm in awe. It is so beautifully done, and you make it look so easy. I love it a lot.

[@deannahaworth7666]

I love it ❤ my backyard is also a fairy garden full of cement gnomes and fairies etc so I love this theme

[@hylandgundy2698]

I love your creativity & go to attitude.

[@wandahaney5521]

It's wonderful and very peaceful. It doesn't really matter what other people think. It's what makes you and your wife happy. Love seeing a garden closer to where I Live. I am in northwest Oklahoma.

[@jessi330]

I love the sight of my chickens in my garden, poking out from under bushes. However, they do scratch the ground. I would suggest like others smaller breeds like silkies or bantams.

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

Good luck with the chickens. They are fun. Your coop looks amazing.

[@thistlecreek461]

Wow! You have out done yourself. You have inspired me so much. My yard has never looked better. I started redesigning it last year, and it looks great! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation with us. It's so magical.😊

[@barrydonscheski9685]

Love the imagination. I too have a fairytale coop I built for my special needs daughter. I especially love the metal work accents. Cheers!

[@judyrhine234]

You need to use Milky Spores on your lawn. When you treat the lawn regularly it will greatly reduce your Japanese Beetles.

[@kathyfoust4785]

I look forward to your show every week. I miss not being able to have access to my yard since I sold my house and live in a duplex rental. Only potted plants. Keep creating it's such a joy you share your talent.

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Silkie chickens are the way to go if you don't want damage to your beautiful garden! They don't scratch and destroy your grass and garden beds and are very friendly! They are very people friendly!😊❤

[@ShelleyWalton]

Love your imagination!❤

[@vanessascott2009]

Perfection and a perfect solution!

[@TheySay-j8e]

OMG…that is SO CUTE! I’m a suburban gal…definitely not into rustic, but your little hobbit coop is so cute, it’s got me smiling ear to ear. Janey on her Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat channel just got silkies…might be fun to watch. Question on the chickens though, my neighbor got chickens and we all got a roach infestation…fortunately our HOA put a stop to it, but everyone fought roaches for a year. Is that normal?

[@paulapeeler3157]

I love your garden...and all the little surprises that come along 😉

[@jackieback2133]

you never cease to amaze!!!!!!!

[@sandie7745]

It’s definitely a chicken castle, but it’s awesome!

[@lakejacqueline]

Another awesome project!!! You're killing it 👏

[@Carl-iw9sy]

Great job Mike! I will second the idea of using a Honeysuckle vine as we have a 'Major Wheeler' variety and hummingbirds enjoy it and even had nest on it, ultimately 😜

[@suecrossland8026]

I love what you are doing with your beautiful garden and the chicken shed is so cute! You are very talented.

[@beckyakers1207]

Your garden is amazing! Great ideas on all!

[@cherylramsey3409]

Your garden is absolutely beautiful is a. Great job those tall trees accented by tall, narrow evergreens. Love the chicken coop.

[@lizpelletier7785]

Love it! How about a cute weathervane on the roof? Would give you more vertical structure and I am sure you could make something!

[@MILAS413]

I love everything you do, your garden is beautiful. Your wife is so lucky to have you. I'm new to your channel and I look forward to your videos.😊

[@SeizetheclayMPHS]

Consider Amethyst Falls Wisteria for your climbing vine. It’s native and a little easier to maintain then the Chinese varieties. The plant is toxic but my chickens never bothered it. I just cut the seed pods off when they formed. Just a thought. The chicken coop is beautiful.

[@karellarsen939]

I just love “the chicken coop” 😊👍. Can’t wait to see the finish, if there is one lol. I love how you think!! Take care till next time 👍❤️

[@rochellemiller6329]

Oh my goodness I just found your channel last video and subscribed because you are Kansas gardeners, and of course because you are such an artist with your garden! But then I was blown away when you said you had lived in Garden City! I live in the country between Garden and Scott city! I have been working on my garden for about a decade. I bet you can appreciate how difficult gardening in western Kansas can be!!!!! I will go back and watch all your former videos!

[@reddog40]

Hi Mike well you did it again 🤯😊my first thaught as the roof was complete was goodbye neighbors 😂 ultimate privacy!! This is beautiful and your carpentry skills are great your brother did a beautiful job on the door piece too love how you can look through the moon gate to this.Edan rose is a wonderful climber disease resistant however don't know about beetles.Jesse is right it's a castle.great footage too Jesse.Happy 4th to you all 🕊️💚🇺🇲

[@suek.3448]

You are right! I started watching you because of your moon gate! But it was YOU and all of the other projects that have me coming back! The ladder seems out of place. It doesn't add anything. I would remove it and save for another project. LOVE the chicken coop. Some flower boxes under the windows would be cute. Also, the yellow door seems like it needs some design or ornament on the front. Not sure what though. I presume you will "contain" the chickens in a yard area otherwise they will destroy your plants. Section off the front of the coop inside. That coop is way more room than they need. Also, you don't want them to have access to exit the front door when you open it. (chickens are hard to catch). The other benefit is that the area you section off would be the place that you store the food and supplies. We would keep our corn in metal trash cans. Anyway, I am so impressed with ALL that you've done! It is gorgeous and VERY inspiring! Now I am planning projects for my yard! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@GardeningGrannie]

So cute! You've inspired me to create a fairy garden tool shed. So much enjoy all your creative ideas.

[@debbiemyers5716]

This is jaw dropping!!! I am amazed it stunning!!!! I love it !! Your chickens are so lucky 🥰

[@TheBereangirl]

So beautiful! This is my kind of garden, whimsical.😍💕

[@amandasue6500]

I can tell you from a long time chicken owner, if they free range they will dig up all of your landscaping. They love scratching in dirt, mulch and virtually everything. The frogs, toads, snakes and anything else the chickens find will soon disappear from your garden space. The coop is adorable.❤

[@dianadickerson555]

This is amazing! Your garden is beautiful!

[@lindaables7492]

Today is Sunday, June 30, 2024 and I have just discovered your KZbin channel. It is delightful and I just love it. Thank you so much for sharing. Can’t wait to see the chickens. God bless. And, I look forward to following your channel. Linda In Georgia.

[@MrsJuanita067]

Beautiful….. lucky chickens I own 30 chickens I wish my birds had a home look this good❤

[@donnasantamaria8317]

So enjoy your channel. I love your chicken castle! The round door reminds me of a hobbit house. All you need is a roof garden. You and Bryan at Next Level Gardening both share that she sense of whimsical gardening. Thank you for recognizing Laura at Garden Answer. She has inspired so many peopled and I have learned so much from her and the other garden influencers who have followed after her. Can't wait to see your new chickens and what you name them!

[@vivienarnold7950]

Just beautiful

[@camirichardson7485]

A rambling rose called “Peggy Martin Rose” is covering my shed. I have to trim her back often or she would eat the whole building. The Japanese Beatles destroy my other roses, but Peggy Martin grows so well, she recovers quickly.