Reflecting on a Year in Our GARDEN: Project Recaps, Growth, Lessons, and Nature's Beauty 🌿🌸

🌿 Dive into a year of transformative garden projects! Join us in this heartfelt overview of 2023, highlighting the game-changers like our efficient drip irrigation system and the stunning addition of raised garden beds.
🛠️ Raised Garden Bed Magic: Explore the step-by-step process of creating and cultivating our new raised beds. From the initial plans to the final harvest, discover the secrets behind our flourishing garden beds.
💦 Drip Irrigation Triumph: Witness the evolution from manual watering to the game-changing world of drip irrigation. Learn the ins and outs of our journey towards water efficiency.
Our Drip Irrigation Video: • Drip Irrigation System...
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🌸 Beyond the Projects:
While we celebrate the success of these significant projects, this video is more than just about systems and structures. It's about the joy, challenges, and satisfaction that come with hands-on gardening.
🌱 Growth Beyond Greenery:
Experience the tangible growth of our garden mirrored in the flourishing plants and blooming flowers, and the intangible growth seen in the lessons learned and memories created.
🌟 Why Share Our Projects:
We're not just showcasing completed projects; we're inviting you to be part of the journey. Whether you're a fellow gardener seeking inspiration or someone considering their first project, there's something here for everyone.
🌿 Join the Project Party:
Ready to dive into the world of garden transformations? Hit that Subscribe button, give us a thumbs up, and let's grow together! Discover the beauty of hands-on projects and the satisfaction of nurturing a vibrant garden space. 🌷🌿
Thank you for watching!
Ryan and Cara
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Our Drip Irrigation Video: • Drip Irrigation System...
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We are not pros, just sharing our personal experience! Thanks for watching!
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PO Box 35525
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
#GardenTransformation2023

[@user-mn7ex5ef8z]

You accomplished so many projects last year! The garden looks great. Any tips on favorite things to grow?

[@pamelaabettis7225]

I’m new to you channel and I’m so enjoying it! I’m 72 and you and Ryan are so encouraging to me-your lives shine to those who watch your work and enjoy your beautiful, joy filled lives!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 💚💚💚 It is very encouraging to hear that you enjoyed our video, thank you for watching! -Cara

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

I guess I’m weird, watering the plants is my favorite part lol. No clue why. It’s my relaxing time.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Not weird at all! I find it rather relaxing in small quantities too! Just not in large amounts, our garden takes a lot of water too. Plus with our busy schedules right now, drip is much easier 😊-Cara

[@pamelaabettis7225]

Do you have problems with deer eating your flowers and plants?

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thankfully no, not really. I try to plant enough to share 😊

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Great recap and I believe you grew your family too🤔😉🥰happy gardening!!God is amazing 🙏🏻

[@inspiringgardenkorner]

I’m right therewith you in raised beds for the less weeding you have to do

[@bluebirdhomestead]

🙌🙌 Yes it has been such a game changer for our family. 😊

[@emilygardening]

I loved your synopsis of the year. All that b roll and WOW those drone shots never fail to impress. Your garden is GORGEOUS and you had an incredible year with it. Thanks for all the content

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

Your garden was amazing last year, and I expect it will be even better in 2024! 💖💖💖

[@Yahuahsword]

Loved what you did last year Cara, and like you I am excited for this coming season to grow new things. Love from Windsor, Canada🤗

[@dainasmith519]

This is so helpful as I am just starting a new large garden on our new property. What sizes are your long beds and how tall? Your garden is so beautiful. I am looking forward to seeing what you plant this year.😀

[@KathysTube]

Wow! You really got a lot done last year... growing everywhere! Thanks Cara 🤗❤️

[@hope_ann]

I love this video girl! It’s so neat to watch it all come together over the year! It makes me excited to have a small garden of my own!

[@user-gm5zd4mz1d]

What is the name of that orange flower?

[@bluebirdhomestead]

There were a couple different orange flowers in this video, but I think you might be referring to the Oklahoma golden yellow zinnia. It is more orange not yellow in my opinion, even though the name suggests differently haha. -Cara

[@user-gm5zd4mz1d]

@@bluebirdhomestead It was one of the ones in the basket with all the other flowers. You had pink and white in that basket too.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Ok, yes then that would be the Oklahoma golden yellow zinnia I mentioned in the comment above. :) It was one of my favorites I grew last year. -Cara@@user-gm5zd4mz1d

[@myrustygarden]

You have had an amazing and absolutely blessed 2023 Cara and Ryan 🥰. Here’s to an equally amazing 2024, stay safe everyone, Ali 🥶🥶🇨🇦

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you!! We feel blessed indeed, I hope you have a wonderful 2024 as well! -Cara

[@user-gm5zd4mz1d]

That compost looks so dark!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Yes it was! It was from a local supplier near us. It is a mom and pop place that we have ordered from once before. -Cara

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[@bluebirdhomestead]

Yes it is! @@user-gm5zd4mz1d

[@tomatoespoppieseverything]

Awesome year! 😊

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Yes it was! 😊🧡

[@Amy-fd8cs]

Love this video!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you!!😊

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Beautiful and fun