Breaking Ground on a new 1 acre Project

[@theresatyree3904]

The plastic, -even inside your greenhouse, you can grow even less hardy winter crops if they have a double layer of plastic so create hoop rows underneath your greenhouse for the super cold nights and less hardy crops.

[@laurarich2599]

Coming here to say the same! Eliot Coleman has many great books on gardening year round (in my home state of Maine) by adding smaller hoop houses directly over beds inside an unheated greenhouse.Don't throw that plastic away!

[@marking-time-gardens]

DITTO! Definitely works!

[@edieboudreau9637]

I like the reset between projects. Good to be able to see progress. I made homemade scratch chicken and rice "sick" soup today for my son and working on quilt row piecing and sewing with merely a needle, thread, fingers , pins and scissors ✂️. 😂. So I truly appreciate seeing progress as well. Yesterday was pinning my rectangular "squares" together. ( Made from old clothes pieces and pieces of sheets and blankets) That took quite a bit. Now I see a mountain BUT I KNOW that when I'm listening/ watching vids I can still be making progress. Same with taking crochet with me for when I have to sit and wait. Dishcloths are accomplished! Every little bit helps with feeling productive! I also use all my carrot including the greens. Any "peeling/ scraping" and "end pieces" go in my stock bags as I'm in a prohibited birds & farm animals location. But we each do what we can.

[@bertehogue9717]

That's where "piggy back" comes from!

[@TobyCatVA]

LoL I think that ones feet are cold.

[@ginnysulya9805]

Cuddling to stay warm! 🤗

[@tashabenson8027]

You could use the extra plastic from the green house to make green house covers for your raised beds. Then you could start seeds outdoors in the raised beds.

[@nancyseery2213]

I like your idea of a 'reset' between projects. Clean up, and put things away helps me to get projects 100% done before I move on. God bless y'all and keep growing

[@TobyCatVA]

I can't sleep with a missing tool out there alone in the dark somewhere.

[@LandFather]

This is such a good practice. Cleaning up before starting a new project is a must for me

[@shaniaa9287]

Jadon....one a farm you NEVER throw anything away. That tapping is so valuable to you. You'll find another project to use it❤

[@sba5415]

You could use the plastic to cover your winter veggies in the greenhouse. Extra layer for freezing nights.

[@birgitelisabeth9661]

I like your "chipping away at it" philosophy; not just regarding the fence but also regarding putting things away to keep the place picked up. You mentioned that recently in another video I watched. It is so true.

[@deniseellenburg649]

Oh my word... I throw very little away...a sickness I caught from my husband. In 40 years together I can't count the times keeping the old one or having a random seemingly useless thing saved our butt, time and money and solved the problem too. ❤

[@myrlelembicz6364]

Love Lorrains version of "fast food". My mouth actually started watering just watching her make it! Best wishes to all.

[@cyndidanehy2308]

For tears in greenhouse plastic use the tape specifically for it. It's expensive but worth it. Yes save the plastic leftover

[@shod61]

Thanks! I’m giving a small amount at a time and hope it adds up to a tractor. 🚜

[@TobyCatVA]

God bless you. That is so thoughtful.

[@teresagunther6622]

I’m excited to see the new chicken run and coop! The big coop mansion you had at your last home was so nice!

[@SowtheLand]

I know! I'm so excited about this new build. I think the chickens will like this one even better.

[@ginnysulya9805]

Lorraine and Penelope, I hope you feel better soon! Your fast food sure looks delicious! Jason your videos always make doing hard work look fun! Peace and blessings! 🙏♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Get well soon, take care.

[@kathylane5934]

Meal bowl. Looked good. Ant and rubber tree. Keep on. Little train. I think I can

[@gilliancook4072]

Your soup looks delicious get well soon Lorraine and Penelope xx

[@taurota1554]

Your work ethic is quite exceptional.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@trwaintime]

Hope Lorrane and Penelope are feeling better! Great job on adding to your fence line Jason! Good idea to keep your tools and material organized and accessible! Homestead lookin' good! Stay safe and warm! Cheers!!

[@catswambo9706]

That thick plastic is worth gold. It can temporarily cover things from rain outside, it can protect when you are painting, it can be used as liner or cover if you transporting things home... the minute one throws a thing away you say damn wish I kept it. But then hoarding is my big problem.

[@evquinn2156]

You do such a great job on your building projects. The greenhouse door looks very professional. Everything is neat and exact. Good job, Jason.

[@heatherketchum5968]

You can use the extra plastic for some cold frames also, for raised garden beds

[@rebeccazody1278]

Use the plastic for your livestock tractors. Garden low hoops…..cover leaks etc. endless possibilities….

[@SowtheLand]

That's a great idea!

[@belieftransformation]

Great philosophy about resetting, delicious meal; get well, girls & thanks for sharing! Blessings 🤗🇨🇦🌻

[@Darlingandgrithomestead]

You can do it 💪 it will look like great when you all are finished ❤

[@SLFYSH]

The savory meals you make sure look good on a winter day.

[@janwolvin2773]

Thank you for taking us along and all your projects.

[@debbieedwards8072]

Your channel is such a joy and a blessing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janicew6222]

Always love it when you start a new project! Blessings!

[@SwannOG]

If you want those wooden posts to last longer get some tar from the hardware store. A weed burner setup(Propane tank and torch ed) and hose to go between tank and torch, probably about 6 feet of hose. lay your posts up on some scrap lumber then literally scorch them over the entire post. This alone will decrease the ability of pests to intrude and will seal some of the pores in the wood that allow for moisture to intrude. Next paint the entire portion of the post with the tar that you will put below ground plus a few inches above. let it dry. That will increase the life of every post you drop in the ground by not allowing water to enter it from below ground. One last thing to help them last. You need to put a metal cap over the top of the post to help it shed water away from the core of the post.. Overall this will just about double the life of a post unless you literally put it into a depression in the ground that holds inches of water most of the time. We used to do this even with locust posts and cedar posts, this significantly increases the life of any wooden post. if you have trouble finding metal caps by some galvanized tin get yourself a big old tall tree section, and get 8 inches of a solid end of one of those posts you are removing. This is going to be the mold you will use to make caps,. cut a circle of tin out and hold it to the center of the post use a metal hammer to pound the edges protruding over the edge of the post downward literally making a downward drip edge.. We would mount them using a nail or if we had them a good lag bolt for wood putting a dab of tar down around the base of the screw or nail to seal the top from leaking into the post. If you set this up in a shop you cut the metal blanks first then you can make a cap in about two minutes or less then all that is left is about another 2 minutes to mount it to the top of the post. The time-consuming part s scorching the posts and tarring the bottoms. But that pays for itself by not having to replace that post for over 15 years.

[@donm8567]

Love it!! You guys are just so good at it all. The way you guys process, store and then use everything you have grown. IT is Amazing.

[@shalometyson9862]

You do a great job by yourself. Very encouraging. Lorraine is very supportive, too...nice

[@charleeghee7195]

Hey Jason, good job on the start of your new fence. Besides all your skills you have a really enjoyable voice ...easy going and down to earth. And Lorraine's cooking - real ingridients, healthy and yummy looking. That's my kind of meal!

[@kayluster7671]

Watching your videos always makes me proud. You do such a good job! I actually feel like you're fencing the Ponderosa!❤

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

Great video. Getting it done. 🎉

[@debbiecustard5225]

Funny story a couple years ago we were up in the West Virginia mountains, following GPS and it did that exactly what you were talking about to us. It took us through a farmers field up a dirt path and finally made it to another road at the top of the we were scared to deathnever trust GPS lol

[@Jiminmn.]

Had 6 ft. Fence poles replaced .the concrete guy piled up the concrete around, up 1 inch up. I asked why, to keep the water and bugs out .good luck, watching good Chanel.

[@AlgiereRanch]

Mornin!! We are definitely excited to add some pigs!! Just want to say thank you.. You helped us learn a ton for our personal journey!! We are a year in now and got a lot from watching your videos.

[@rosewright9451]

Maybe you could use the left over plastic to build a seed starter greenhouse.

[@shodson314]

That’s my favorite type of fast food! Hope Loraine and Penelope are feeling better by now 💚

[@hollyjobitner3285]

Fast food How fast can you run down cellar to get a few quarts for dinner? 💙

[@kermitfrog8340]

Jason you can use the extra fabric to make cold frames to sell or use inside your greenhouse in winter to cover winter crops

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Awesome video! Your content keeps getting better and better. Happy Holidays! 🎀🤗🎄🥰

[@patricklucia7926]

It good to get to know your box store lumber department head mine tells me when there are mark downs I was able to get 4 buckets of roofing tar for free I use that on my post to help keep them from rotting.

[@bigmoneycarlos8947]

Hope you guys feel better soon. That will defenetly hit the spot after being out in the cold all day

[@stknmggs1788]

Home grown cilantro! Impressive! Love that you’re back to fencing!

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

If the plastic is wide enough you could build caterpillar tunnels. Use them in winter inside the high tunnel or in the outside garden for frost protection. I’ve fenced my property all by hand, post hole digger, sod buster, shovel & sawzall. Lots of work & physical labor. You have added heavy compacted sticky clay soil which makes digging & auger post holes more difficult, time & labor intensive.

[@jerrystout3032]

Love that kitchen!!wow great job guys!!😇!😇!😇!👍!

[@opalezell2166]

Now 's the time to start a fence project, young man!

[@shorty61978]

I love making food with pork fat and beef tallow. Just a couple a days ago I made 15 small jars with beef tallow.

[@paperchaser9565]

Get well everyone!😊 ❤

[@LB-gr7gu]

Jason you are amazing.. looking after family and farm and you have the most wonderful attitude I think I have ever seen 💕!! Love your podcasts and hope the ladies feel better soon . Tis the season 🤧

[@SLFYSH]

Well done brother. I likely like many here I’m living vicariously through your progress and small victories. Obviously you’ve put in a ton of work and I rejoice either with you. I have enjoyed seeing your progress and your innovative solutions to real problems. I’ve learned a lot here. Thank you. I’m currently stuck in a subdivision, and we don’t currently have a means of moving out of it. God bless your efforts.

[@sharonparker2262]

Lorraine, that looks yummy. I pulled a jar of my canned ham and potato soup out this dreary, cold morning. I am so envious, I need a Jason to fix and make stuff! I just get to pay for repairs, lol. Feel better soon ❤

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL Sow the Land videos!

[@aaronelliott7537]

Hey Jason! Absolutely love the channel. Hey when you are using your gas auger, I would highly recommend setting it down with the carburetor pointed upwards. That will make it much easier to start back up again.

[@vickyoakes4584]

It is Isatisfying to see the progress, such as fence posts.

[@kayleighdrouin6378]

Thank you for the pep talk. I needed it. Ive been putting off pounding fence posts. Even though we desperately need permanent fencing for our dogs, horse and goats. Seperating our field into 3 lanes and fencing the whole thing in. Ive been waiting for help and, with my terminal little sister needing 24/7 care, and my mom and i being her full time providers, i doubt i will be getting much for help. It wont get done... but man it seems so daunting. One post at a time i spose. Maybe set a goal of pounding as many as i can when i can. ❤ thank you. Our end goal is to have all 5 acres fenced in. But half our property has a lot of clearing that needs to be done so. Smaller, most inportant projects first. I love our home canned chicken. Quick easy meals. Much love from washington ❤

[@clarencewiles963]

Good work and good supper. Equals a good night sleep. Thumbs up 👍

[@joenperkins2138]

Get well soon. Blessings

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Jason. You're living the life!

[@susanashcraft220]

Oh Jason I wanted to see you take a spoon full of Lorrains fast food! It looked so good!

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Have you ever tried making homemade chicken nuggets with your canned chicken? They are delicious! Just use your drained, canned chicken, shredded cheese, and an egg. Add any seasonings that you want and form into nuggets, then bake them until they are golden brown and crispy. They are so delicious🎉🎉🎉

[@cheryllamb8831]

Thank you! I love your videos and the fact you care about how the homestead looks at the same time. I learn so much from you. Lorraine made an awesome "cold winters day" dinner that looked filling, healthy & tasty. Blessings

[@richardroyles1423]

Oh, that looks good. God bless.

[@sandracunningham2689]

You could build a cold frame . James Peigione the garden channel makes a nice cold frame where the top is on hinges. Looks like a small greenhouse over a raised bed. I know not another project. If you put the plastic in a bag it will be easier to store. Nevermind I need to watch the video.

[@jillyd2807]

Get well soon, Lorraine! 🌻

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome video , thanks for sharing !!!!! 🙏👍😊❤️

[@carlapierle8623]

You're an old pro at fencing the hard way now, Jason, but I still wish you had a tractor to help you 😬 I hope Lorraine and Penelope feel better soon! That soup looked DELICIOUS!!

[@edwardsdeacon]

🤔🤔🤔 Just a thought. 1) with the water rushing down the hill and accumulating at the barn it would probably be prudent to put in a large French drain alongside of and leading away from the barn. And 2) with the stray and feral dogs as well as other possible threats it’s pretty much imperative, to acquire a pair of large guard, dogs/livestock guardian to roam your property and alert, when danger is present. It would be easy to use one of the empty stalls closest to the barn’s entrance as their sleeping area. Anyway good luck with your KZbin channel and homestead endeavors.

[@reginagibson1908]

I wish I lived closer so I could purchase some of your poultry products. However I live in WV and no vehicle of my own. Praying that you have great sales.

[@terryhenderson424]

You need to come up with something cute and clever to do with those poles you removed. Something that can handle a 5' type of pole.

[@TobyCatVA]

I hate when all that fluff gets in the way of my fencing channel so I'm glad we are back to fencing. 😛 Jason with your creative mind something like ground frames will catch your fancy for that extra plastic.

[@Tinkergrumpybuns]

Love your sense of humor.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Hope you all are feeling well now. Lots of flu-ish stuff going around (S. California) . Nice fence posts dig and the lentil soup looks delicious ~~🩵❣️

[@joyarnett6570]

You have done a fantastic job on your farm it looks great..😊

[@ann2155]

3:00 Your extra greenhouse plastic could be used to cover chicken tractors with. It’s just as adorable as any tarp.

[@wendyburston3132]

Great video! That homemade goodness will get you all on your feet again. Merry Christmas!❤👍🙏🇨🇦😊

[@theperfectpatty9026]

im psycic I can see the future a month worth of the same hole digging videos ..... ill check back in next year

[@shadegarden7375]

Good progress!

[@higheriam]

Practicle, persistant, patient. Lentils.😊🥕

[@shalometyson9862]

I don't know if you can have untreated posts. You then sho sugi ban them. It's an extra step, but it is said to last a long time. I made my outdoor benches that way. I'm in the desert. The heat cooks everything.

[@jehepper]

I did a true LOL at "zombie-proofing my land".

[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

I hope the girls feel better soon. 🤒 Easy soup. 🥣 I love that new kitchen. 💚Enjoyed your video. 💚

[@SowtheLand]

Thank you!

[@angelatrindade2545]

Absolutely love your channel ❤😊

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚Fencing with a more experienced eye! Looking forward to seeing your new areas! Are you going to try some more "Beefy Boys?"💚

[@crazycloud2]

We soaked our posts in borax and water for a few hours then let that dry and coated the posts in old motor oil. They seem to be lasting a few years longer. We have a pretty bad termite problem here.

[@jasonlord3497]

Thanks for this! A thought of post rot, I saw some put flex seal on the post from slightly above ground and below! Wonder how that would affect wood rot, if it would be worth the extra step. I suppose I might just need to experiment! I’m in the beginning stages of planning my fencing and appreciate this greatly.

[@gonzalezpandura]

Lorainne soup look Soo good.

[@patience1226]

Try spraying "Flex Seal" 4 inches above and 4 inches below the ground level of each post (ON each post). This acts as a water barrier to help prevent rot.

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Omg the food looks amazing many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@ramenbob4242]

buy a grommet kit and make tarps out of that plastic use thick duck tape to reinforce the ends before the grommet go on...

[@wendyburston3132]

Thanks for the idea

[@greenmouseguard]

Loraine Awesome video You made me hungry., 😊 Linda from Ct

[@lakesideof.grateful]

You guys should get into raising and selling chickens and chicks in that new area your fencing in, more income and you have the room to do it!!

[@joeleldridge5007]

use the greenhouse fabric to solarize you raised beds over winter.

[@DanaFoster-vl5os]

Great job

[@nonacallihan5332]

You could use the extra greenhouse plastic to make some hinged covers for the late planting of garlic on Lorraine's raised beds. Just a thought.

[@milliewilkie1969]

i remember when you -hardly slept when you got your 1st pig on the old 1.5 acre homestead 😍

[@camicri4263]

Blessings!

[@suzanneo1124]

I get hungry every time I see Lorraine cooking.

[@TobyCatVA]

Yep, Lorraine and Meg always leave me ready for dinner.

[@misty9419]

thanks for your reminder. Just starting is a step in the right direction. I started this week with the intention of completing 6 raised beds. thanks to the rain, and things just going slower than I hoped, I only got ONE done. but hey, it's started.

[@SowtheLand]

That's awesome! Keep on truckin!