A Full Week of BIG Garden Changes!

[@paigecrawley2378]

becky never apologize for not putting makeup on! you are so beautiful inside and out♥️

[@patriciarussell756]

Glad you can't see me, no makeup on days I stay home!🤗

[@tammycope3145]

100% agree! Becky your garden and beds are going to so beautiful!!!

[@tinavaillancourt1165]

I hardly ever put it on you don't like it don't look .

[@shirleybird6422]

Absolutely no apologies needed. I'm in pj's unless I'm going out and if I do I put them back on😂 and I don't wear makeup anymore.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Totally agree!! You are always beautiful!! 💕

[@susanpumphrey354]

I can promise you the guys really appreciate the home baked goodies! My son is a journeyman electrician and he comes home and tells me the clients who bake them something or fix them lunch or whatever all the time. It really blesses them and makes them feel appreciated.

[@deborahludlow6483]

My mom always made luch for workers who came. My husband has done work for a few people. I asked him if they feed him. He said no. I always make sure he has a lunch.

[@Stormyweld05]

So true. We did the same for the roofers when they were at our house for the week, which they loved. It's horrible that some people can be so snooty; not even allowing the tradesmen to use the bathroom, never mind not making them so much as a hot cup of tea on a cold day.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

If I was working for all kinds of people who I didn’t know, I would prefer to bring my own lunch, as I wouldn’t know how these people’s kitchens are, if they were clean etc. I mean, not everybody keep their kitchens like Becky’s… 😉🤗☺️

[@285113z]

A hot drink to accompany those cookies would've been ideal...it's the least one could give after being hard at work all day! In our culture, it's a given to provide a meal, or a tip to go get a bite.

[@kasper1944]

The workers really appreciate your sharing homemade baked goods I am sure!

[@missydemeanors1760]

Great update. Side note: If you build the walkway up to meet the porch you will create an acessibility feature for friends and family for years to come. Likewise with the stairs at the back. A sloped ramp makes bringing produce to the house easier too. Universal design works for everyone. :)

[@monicas2461]

That’s true! I remember Becky used to bring her wheelbarrow full of fruits and veggies inside her kitchen! It was amazing to see!

[@nancyj9892]

What a great idea. Amen!

[@helenmcclellan452]

I agree, a sloped ramp would benefit Becky the most to bring produce right into her kitchen.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

Good one!

[@kathyp3494]

Such a vision!

[@christinej2358]

It’s all very exciting, Becky! You’re going to have a busy summer with baby A, gardening, canning, meal prep, hosting parties, family and friends! Enjoy every minute!

[@jesslm510]

Given that I have no personal interest in gardening or growing vegetables, I am ridiculously excited every time I see a new video pop up on the creation of your new garden 🤣 I literally went "Oooh!" when I saw this video come up. I really love seeing it start to take shape right from the start. Love your channel!

[@monicas2461]

Yes, me too! I live in Japan and it’s 5 am here, but I get so excited when I see a new Becky garden video!!! I feel honored to see the beginning of her dream coming true!

[@ourfamilyblooms]

Hahahaha so true. I said kids Becky is showing her garden update lol 😆

[@1gr8lpta]

Me Too!!!

[@lisafitzpatrick885]

Me too. I have no interest in growing anything but ur channel is just gor me. Ty can't wait to c the wall, walk ways, gravel road.

[@Jodiwms1969]

Becky, I absolutely love your enthusiasm on making your home place of comfort and beauty and to use your talents as a good steward to grow your own food and herbs and have beautiful flowers that you can display in your home and also you will be teaching your son how to be a good steward of his talents that you will instill within him as the days go by and as he grows up. You are such an inspiration to so many people In the simple ways of living and growing your own food and it almost takes me back to the times when my mother and my grandmother were home cooks and Home gardeners and they would grow flowers and we always have beautiful flowers within our home and in our yard to enjoy. May God bless your efforts with abundance of blessings as the days go by

[@christawright2685]

What a blessing that your youtube channel has afforded the opportunity to have all this work done at you new place. Ive vicariously been enjoying the transformation into all your hopes and dreams! Thank you so for sharing!

[@russellwood8750]

You could always use all of those rocks you’re keeping to make a rockery herb garden. My grandparents had one the large rocks have a great way of naturally separating the herbs, giving them their own individual space. During the day, the large rocks take on the sun and heat up and release that heat at night to protect the plants a little from the cold. The large rocks also stop the sun from drying out the soil and a lot of insects and earth worms love being under large rocks most of these little critters are good for the garden. My grandmother also used to step on them to get to all the different herbs. And it’s done correctly, It can be very aesthetically, pleasing and natural, looking to the eye.

[@lorraineowen7978]

The chickens are having the time of there life.. 😂 The workers are doing an amazing job. Your so very thoughtful making goodies for the workers, which I'm sure they are loving them. 😋

[@pennynewell3459]

My suggestion would be to have the chicken closer to the house for ease of egg harvest, just like the kitchen garden.

[@trenarichardson690]

I’m so excited that you’re taking us on this adventure with you can’t wait for things starting to come together

[@shannoneg2000]

Thank you for honoring the hard work and skill that it takes to landscape a property really well. Not just with the cookies, though I'm sure they're appreciated, but your kind words. As always, the classiest woman on KZbin!

[@marygray9002]

This is so exciting to watch! This house and property is magnificent and when this is finished, you will be appreciative of all the work that is being done. Watching you garden will be such a treat for us! I can’t wait to garden myself. Oh by the way, you have talked me into an electric pressure canner! In the last three days I have canned 14 pts. Of potatoes, 9 pints of carrots and 18 pints of vegetable stock! It is so much easier for this 82 yr. old and I want to thank you so much! You are so special and I enjoy all you do so much!❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻

[@muddlasvegas]

I just got one also but I haven’t started yet. Great job!

[@marygray9002]

@@muddlasvegas I can’t believe this Carey/Nesco is so easy to use. Sure beats the stovetop canner. If anything is idle for 5 minutes, I stick it in a jar and can it!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@buckshot_honeymoon]

82 and you know how to use KZbin and are canning food from scratch, wow! That’s inspiring. May you continue to rock on for many blessed years.

[@marygray9002]

@@buckshot_honeymoon I will never give up pretending I am 39!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

The chickens are so cute and fearless around that heavy equipment. 💕💕

[@jeanettethiessen2476]

How nice to be able to get work like this done in the winter. Our ground is solidly frozen right now with snow and ice so wouldn’t be possible. What a blessing to also have the finances to have professionals do the work. It’s going to be so amazing.

[@TamingTheWild12]

I bet some days are crazy for Josh. He leaves for work and so much changes in a day while he's gone! Gotta be fun for you to watch all the changes throughout the day! So cool. It's looking great!

[@annecasillas5402]

I can't tell you how much joy and laughter I am getting in watching your chickens following the dirt moving process! You can almost see a little bubble chat sign go off over their heads that say, "Yippy, those guys are back and they are moving the dirt for us again!!!!" Chicken shenanigan's are the best! 🐔💜🐔💜🐔💜🐔

[@christinabradley4590]

Such an exciting time for you guys n you chickens🤣🤣 they are taking full advantage of all that dirt...who needs landscapers when u have chickens 🤣🤣

[@edwardstevensjr9506]

Becky your yard and garden is going to be very beautiful. Trust the process ❤❤❤

[@juliedyer540]

I'm so excited to watch this transformation, and I love how you treat the hard-working landscapers. I've dreamed of a garden like this for decades but not in my future but I sooo love watching it transform. Bless you for sharing with all of us

[@annduffy1356]

Omg, stunning transformation on your yard! I think taking out the laurels really opened up your side yard! Your lawn care team probably feels like they won the lottery with all the yummy treats you provide for them!

[@lindakrieger6667]

You are amazing. On Roots and Refuge she mentioned when they first moved to their new farm they had the chickens near the trees and the predator birds were swooping down from the trees and killing the chickens. They moved them to the field with a chick Shaw and electric fence and no more problem. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@Modernhomesteadingfamily]

We had that happen with some turkeys when they were small around some trees

[@KILO-uv2wi]

I am really loving the starting from scratch on the garden and to see how you make it your own. Super exciting!!

[@VWHNeal1018]

You have some wonderful ideas for your landscaping project. Make sure that your yard is pitched so that the water drains away from your home.

[@monicas2461]

The fenced garden for your dogs will be a blessing! I remember you running to get your dogs when they had run away! It makes me happy to see your new garden, Becky! Thank you for sharing!!! The construction workers are amazing!

[@dlsdyer9071]

Agreed! I am glad they decided to move the chickens closer to the garden. The first spot that they had for them is absolutely ideal for play area and a fort among those trees!

[@annajoelsson3227]

Love your videos. When it comes to chickens, consider keeping them close to the garden so you dont need to walk to far to give them the weeds for greens. You can also use the chicken bedding for furtilizer in the garden.

[@hopedeclared3673]

Great idea! Justin Rhodes did that and it works so well.

[@jocelyncalvillo9354]

I am so happy to see fellow Latinos helping make your dream a reality. I can 💯 guarantee you that you are their favorite person to work with because of the fresh goodies. I know they appreciate those kind acts of service and they are talking about your kindness with their families. Thank you! Also, looking forward to your seed haul. I have started my seeds from MIGardener and Hoss Tools per your recommendations. 🌱

[@TheEmbrio]

They are super jice to let themselves be filmed for our vicarious enjoyment. Getting things done for sure ! They share Becky’s level of energy !

[@christinewilcox7080]

So nice of you to bake treats for your landscapers...I'm sure they appreciate your thoughtfulness

[@cherylirvin3919]

The rain looks so cold and dreary but your baking brings such a cheery tone to the day! It is a blessing!

[@ceci7027]

Becky, you are such a beautiful human being! Giving the warm pies to the hard working men really touched my heart ❤️ Your garden will looks so beautiful in the summer. Can’t wait to see the transformation! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hammyk2372]

Your property is going to be so gorgeous and soooo much room for the baby to run around.

[@magsstewart5488]

I’m just dying inside watching all of those materials leaving the property. 4x4’s, pavers, blocks, water tank. I want them! Lol!

[@pax9864]

Habitat for Humanity?

[@tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777]

They seem to always donate, I’m hoping thats the plan. They have plenty of property to store material for repurposing.

[@dawnjackson6741]

Those stones could have been border for you coop and the wood from the pathway could have contributed to the coop as well.

[@tamararobinson2069]

I agree I’m seeing all the beautiful expensive reuse items tossed in the truck😣

[@dawnjackson6741]

@@tamararobinson2069 she could have reused the fish container as a fountain in her new garden area.

Agree with you about locating your chickens close to the garden... not only do the chickens get all the garden scraps, but they're also producing rich compost & manure for the garden. It's a matter of logistics of cycling from seed to chicken poo all these materials used to produce food for your table and also supplementing the chicken feed. The aim is to produce a near-closed loop which builds a living farm soil. Becky, Michigan Pasties can be frozen (your worker guys might like that). You don't have to use the lard-boiling water recipe for pasty crust, regular flaky pie crust works just as well. I wish more people knew about pasties, they're so good!

[@kristenevans4557]

I make a lot of my “round 2” dinners into pasties. Round 1, beef roast and veggies, round 2 beef pasties. My family loves them.

@@kristenevans4557 I've made them with ground beef, ground beef & pork mixed, cubed beef steak, ground bison, ground venison... my favorite is bison, but you need to add pats of butter into each pasty when you use lean meat. I don't use precooked meat, it cooks in the pasty for 45-60 minutes. In college there was a place in town (Marquette, MI) that made many varieties of very unconventional pasties... some were like pizza, others were like tacos, some were vegetarian, etc. I prefer the regular kind. 😁

[@tammyr2966]

I’m so excited to see the transformation! I know it’s going to be beautiful and functional! So sweet of you to give the workers warm treats, especially when their working out in the cold and stormy weather! They are doing such an awesome job!

[@elizabethbetsyschneider1647]

Looking so wonderful! Can’t wait for the finished product. Who are we kidding? It will always be a work in progress. Gardening is never done. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@helenjubert4744]

I'm amazed at the chickens. They are not afraid of the construction at all. Even checked out the back of the truck. Your yard is going to be beautiful when complete. So exciting to watch the transformation.

[@BlazinGoddess4Life]

Mine are like that too they would gladly get into our vehicles just being nosy lol.... we had one actually lay eggs in the floor of the car because our roommate forgot to put the top up one summer night

[@kristinmiller4779]

Love all the updates you are going to have an awesome garden!!

[@pattyhoward9443]

All those landscape blocks would make fantastic borders for your raised beds!

[@nancyj9892]

I'm so excited for you getting your landscaping and garden area on its way! How exciting! To be your young age and have your vigor again would he such a blessing. I look back and see how much time we waste in our youth thinking some things are so important. You go Becky!! Love all your and Josh's ideas. And Baby A will have a safe place to play with the pups and dig in the dirt with mama. And if i may add, everything you change and redo, think of life in your senior years so you don't have to climb or struggle. Take it from my experience...shewbie! You are highly blessed and I know you're so appreciative! God Bless your family!

[@user-kd7fs6lr3z]

My husband is a highway contractor and I have always enjoyed seeing before and after the grading. A good operator can make such a difference. Know u r really going to enjoy all ur new areas.

[@diannebeal8730]

I live in PDX and all I could think about watching the demo is “wait I’ll come and get those stones and wood to repurpose in my yard “ 😂 😂😂

[@gingerb.8364]

You should have the landscapers till the area where you want your in-ground garden while they are there. It’s difficult to break up undisturbed soil by hand. Your home and garden are going to be awesome! ❤️

[@pax9864]

Ohhh, yes, yes, yes!!! Good thinking!

[@lisatangen4213]

Goid idea unless they want to use a no-till lasagna style approach to the in ground garden.

[@r.g8649]

Becky, after all the landscaping 🌲🌳 is done it will look so beautiful! I can’t hardly wait to see the finished project. 😊🏡 🪴

[@lorimcmichael5846]

It’s hysterical to see the chickens keeping an eye on everything😂 everything looks great Becky, so much work but so much fun!! Living vicariously thru you right now- no garden for me - just what I can grow indoors (tomatoes carrots lettuce and herbs) 😊

[@christinem.alwaysbelieve]

I am greatly enjoying seeing all the updates inside and outside. Blessings Becky, Josh & Baby Acre

[@beadwright]

Your soil looks so rich and deep. You will probably have such a lush garden here!

[@dinac7361]

It’s looking amazing already Becky ,I know it’s gonna be beautiful !!Your property is so big ,gorgeous

[@missourigirl4101]

Becky, keep all your rocks, stones and any material you can reuse. You never know what you will be making for the garden or homestead.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I seriously can’t wait to play in the dirt.

[@lillianserrato5729]

Becky you're so kind to offer the landscapers a little treat . I'm sure they appreciate it . Not everyone is thoughtful and kind . 🌻🌺🌼🏵️🌹

[@mitchellgarets9099]

Love seeing the garden updates! Super exciting!!

[@rosekisiel3383]

@AcreHomestead watching all the progress happening on your home and seeing your dreams come true just brings tears to my eyes. I feel as though your followers are being blessed also. I can confidently say, we are looking forward to your future videos in the new garden.

[@kelvindonnel4608]

Hello Rose, how are you doing?

[@judytaienao5344]

Good morning from a very snowy Anchorage. Everything is coming together Becky. Don't apologize about your lack of make up,we all have done that !! Hope the 3 of you have a great week 🩵💙💚

[@akspooniewithchickens4018]

I’m watching from snowy Eagle River and living vicariously through Becky’s garden progress 😂

[@lisanowakow3688]

The new paint color looks soooo much better! Great choice!!

[@donnalee1310]

Loved this video! It was fun to watch a week’s worth of progress on this grand transformation! Thank you Becky!

[@soitsmelaura]

How satisfying to see such a huge change in one day w them being able to use “big shovels”

[@tatlowtimes]

I would never be able to get rid of the stone, I would have to keep it 'just in case'. LOL Kudos to you for being able to let it go. 🙂

[@helenswanson1403]

You are a blessing. We need more people doing things like this.

[@StormWarningMom]

I'm so glad you documented the progress of the yard n garden. 🙌 The chickens were a hoot too! Hope the landscapers enjoyed all those treats you gave them too. Can't wait to see how it all works out :) 🌷

[@danidavis3716]

I love watching you and especially since we live in the same town!! I’m by SW Hospital!! I like alone with my new kittens as my kids are all grown living anywhere from 25 mins to 2 1/2 hours away!! I’m all about eating things that are super easy & convenient!! I’m learning so much from you!! I spend time making food ahead of time, freeze some & then have convenience food

[@roreyb7]

This is exciting its going to be so beautiful thanks for taking all of us along with you during this wonderful transformation on your property.

[@genevievebakkensen86]

I’m so glad that you’re giving yourself a break when it comes to projects having a perfect home is great but unrealistic they are always a work in progress. It’s nice for your friends and family to see that you are comfortable enough to share your journey w the house and garden it decreases the expectations when you come to visit them that everything doesn’t need to be perfect. Soon you’ll have a toddler and they are like a whirling dervish making messes in there wake so get ready for the new adventure.💞

[@sharfinbean3362]

Hi Becky your property is amazing, it’s going to look beautiful!

[@juliaitsmeeitsmee2359]

I would be so afraid for the chickens, when they are free roaming behind the escavator! Wouldn't it be easier to keep them in their enclosure during the days, when the landscape-workers are on your property, so that they do not need to keep a close eye on them during their work?

[@americanpie123]

I hope you are reusing the retainer pavers. A good cleaning and they are new again and so much money saved

[@pax9864]

Maybe Habitat for Humanity?

[@carolewarner101]

WOW!!! What an amazing transformation. I'm sure it's costing a fortune to do all of that, but you're laying the foundation for your entire homestead with all this work. It's going to be incredibly beautiful AND functional. Would you mind sharing the landscape architect you used? Incredible progress...and I bet those guys are REALLY appreciating all those fabulous treats! Nothing wrong with all those stacked stones. Hope they were recycled/reused by someone vs ending up in a landfill.

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

I have just the place for them!

[@mangetout7846]

This is your best video yet, always loved watching a build take place. Loving the chickens too. 🦃🐓🐔🦃🐓🐔🦃🐓🐔

[@dianecuthbertson2686]

Yum, those peach pies look great, you can make all sorts of fruit pies like that also.

[@musicmomma39]

I'm soooooo excited to watch this whole process

[@suemount6042]

Pretty amazing how the view has opened up with so little removed front is going to look amazing too love seeing your excitement for all your projects

[@tamararobinson2069]

Oh My!! All that nice sturdy wood from the front!!! Why not save it for future projects & needs!! It’s killing me it looks to be going to waste😫

[@megankoppenhafer7121]

Would you please do a budget for a project like this? I know money is super difficult to talk about but I would love to hear how you budget for large projects and how much you save back before beginning to save for something like this!

[@geraldinewillis5926]

Hi Becky really enjoying these videos including the garden work, when you mentioned your Dad I realised I’ve missed seeing you and your mum in the kitchen together, please please if you can cook with her soon as you two are brilliant together, baby Acre seems to be a real blessing to you and Josh.. ❤

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

I like the videos with your dad, too!

[@sunrisedesign3267]

I had hydrangeas and gardenias they were so beautiful and I wore my longer hair up similar how you do and pin fresh cut gardenia in my hair. I could smell it all day and it reminded me of my mom who wore gardenias in her beautiful black hair.

[@chicken-grandma]

Awesome...hope you saved those border blocks....you just never know when you will need some...homesteaders hoard stuff like that

[@tracys7238]

Your notifications make my heart sooo happy! Thank you Becky! Shhhh I’m gonna go see what’s happening in your garden now….❤

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Thsnk you so much for taking us all along for the backyard transformation!!! Your crew is doing great work! And your girls are cracking me up, taking advantage of all those fresh dirt buffets! Ha!

[@PassionGrows]

You are such a sweet and kind person Becky. You deserve every blessing you get.

[@paulaelves5160]

i love how the chickens keep checking out their progress,lol.....its coming on a treat xx

[@overit6969]

What a beautiful home and land. ❤️ It's going to be amazing when it's done. Your chickens are enjoying their fresh bug buffet.

[@katelynhalt5192]

This really is such a dream come true and I can't imagine anyone who deserves it more than you Becky! Congratulations! I can't wait to see what's in store for you this year! Much love from Ohio!

[@kristadhillon8519]

Girl stop apologizing for being you and your natural beauty is gorgeous. The transformation is really starting to show and super excited to see what is going to happen next. Stay true to yourself sweetie and never apologize for anything. Love ya.

[@helenmcclellan452]

I've really enjoyed watching the progression of each area come to life. What a wonderful way to journal the before and after process. I think your idea of having the chickens closer to your garden would benefit you the most and I agree, planting the herbs closer to the house will give you easier access and your son can bring in herbs, when he grows up, to help mommy cook.

[@Snowpaux]

That’s some fancy homestead!

[@carolvillanueva3728]

Love love watching your backyard make over. It's going to be soooo fantastic. I'm sure the landscapers love your bakegoods. Thanks, for, keeping us updated :-)

[@margiecarnell5549]

You said the right word lady .You have to have Faith.

[@judygagnon6676]

Becky it makes my heart so happy to watch you, to see how grateful you are for your life and to watch your dreams co m ing true. You are the most precious young woman.

[@lorranelovill8216]

I hope you will reuse all those pavers from around that fishtank. That would be a wonderful thing. Someone will be able to reuse them. Thank you for being such a considerate homesteader. You are a great inspiration to us all. Love your videos. I have learned a lot.❤

[@Nadine_IBRfarms]

I’m sooo excited for Sumer! I get to see your new garden and watch mine grow too.

[@kennieloo6357]

The perfect video to entertain my daughter during our lunch! Lol. Her two favorite things - Ms Becky, and heavy equipment (her papa is a heavy equipment operator 🥰). So cool to watch this all get put together!! Can’t wait for this garden season!

[@junielaine4211]

Thanks Becky, for sharing this adventure with us. Your enthusiasm is infectious. 🥰🥰 I love your channel so much!

[@dianacervenjak7404]

You are so lucky to be able to afford professionals doing your landscaping. In Australia such a large landscaping job would cost around $50,000. Took us years to complete our landscaping without professionals, sadly we could not afford extending our home loan.

[@suzanneosio7596]

I always wished I had attached my greenhouse to my house so I could be in it earlier in the year. It would have been so nice and comfy not havingg to go outside every time I needed to go to the greenhouse..

[@tamararobinson2069]

I thought the same thing - I worry she’s going to be sorry the greenhouse is so far away…..

[@suzanneosio7596]

I look at it this way, not only can you go from house to greenhouse and not go out in nasty weather to tend to the plants, but it’s easier to carry down flats of plants ready to plant than lugging bales of soil, larger pots to replant in, and other things down needed to start seedlings and keep them growing until planting. And you can add electricity in case there’s a cold spell and you need to heat the greenhouse.

[@tinatippin5705]

Amazing! It is so wonderful to watch your dreams come true. Couldn't have happened to a more grateful and deserving person. So excited for your family.

[@ginnamagda5810]

Hi Becky. I’m loving watching all the homestead progress. That backhoe is a great machine. Reminds me of that children’s story “ are you my mother?” Lol. My children always laughed so much as we read it . I love how you share your heart through baking. So wonderful to let the workmen know how grateful y’all are! I can’t wait to see the finished dream. Oh by the way I made the nougat recipe from the other day for a group of friends. I put the jujube in and I added cinnamon hots too. So yummy. ! 🎉and a big hit. Thankyou

[@amandamartin1062]

Also, take into account of needing to go from the house to the coop to grab eggs during all sorts of weather when you’re thinking about placement of the chicken run.

[@jajacobs100]

Amazing the amount of work they have gotten done. I can't wait to see the finished results!!

[@sandieweatherup]

Wondering if your crew took the front edging to the dump. It would make someone very happy to repurpose them. And they have a cool patina already on them. The back pavers could also be repurposed.

[@MagnifytheLORD]

I love large equipment! So cool and they are surprisingly precision!

[@reneesteffenauer3159]

Thank you for showing us your process of buliding your garden. We are also putting in a garden this year after many years. Please show every little detail aboyr your soil and building your beds. I have learned so much from you already. Have a beautiful day!