Clearing Land For A New Gate On 140 Year Old Farm (Part 1)

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Clearing dead trees and getting ready to put a new gate for the Old Byrd Farm in... I told y’all I was gonna get to this... Help Save The Byrd House: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO Box 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831

[@margarethughes3763]

Good another big fire.

[@tonyfernandez3337]

ANOTHER GOOD JOB FROM YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS WHERE IS THE OTHER ROBERT ARE WE FINISHED AND HUNGRY AND THIRSTY ARE WE DONE? 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@sheilaborring9634]

Absolutely love watching that land being restored. It’s going to be beautiful when it’s all over and done with. You have great friends coming out to help you. I only wish I could come and get my hands dirty with you, I think it would be so cool

[@KimSerrahn]

Should use some of that old wisteria and small trees and put it width wise over the roads. That would give you something to walk and drive on instead of mud and muddy ruts.

[@bethshadid2087]

Dang I didn't think anything could be worse than kudzu 🤪 but at least kudzu can be eaten if shtf 😁

[@linda48123]

Idea...for small to medium size yard waste, use a piece of tin as a "sled" to load on a bunch and the pull it to the burn site or disposal site. More efficient, less work. Just a thought. I love your videos. Thanks.

[@paulirish972]

Years ago I used a VW beetle hood towed behind my garden tractor. Burn this stuff like I did.

[@mythoughts2221]

Its nice to your friends come out and lend hands and back muscle to the Byrd Farm recovery. Hope that you are buying them a good lunch of steak sandwiches or fried chicken washed down with sweet tea. Those are good friends who work for just a meal.

[@harrytruax5195]

Those are true friends - reflects Robert's character, a class act.

[@claytonlee]

Grandpa always said, it's always good to have good friends to help you do hard work. Too bad you can't use a flamethrower to burn all that Wisteria since there's so much of it, it sure would make the job a lot easier. If it was me doing that I'd get a bulldozer,there's just too much of it to clear out. Keep up the good work, it's going to look great when you're finished.

[@marilynspaziano9000]

Real men doing real work!!

[@music1nut]

You have good friends.

[@ToddEWalnuts]

That’s nice to have good friends and good workers to help you out on the farm. Daniel seems like a standup dude. Good job fellas. 👍🏻

[@kenbryant2106]

Great video’s Robert. Do you think you could do a drone flyover, so to give us an idea of the lay of the land ?

[@rosemariegarrison4487]

You know goats would eat that under growth no more wisteria you work so hard clearing that land and fixing everything but look what you have done awesome

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

If goats respected fences I’d already have some

[@mickid3705]

My uncle fensed in goats to clear areas of land. It works.

[@diannamatthys5731]

Its fantastic to have friends come by and want to help move the brush. Thanks for sharing the adventures.

[@patward5099]

Looks like it's time for a bonfire and hotdogs and some moonshine! The yard is really starting to look awesome.

[@teresaboone893]

For some reason this video was totally satisfying to watch.

[@mythoughts2221]

Love hearing the church bells and birds in the distance.

[@TractorMan104]

I really like your snazzy hat! It reminds me of my grandfather, he wore hats like that back in the 50' and 60's.

[@marypearling1418]

I Love the pinstriped coveralls. Brings back memories for me of days gone by.

[@filomenadabatos6614]

You are blessed to have these to friends who are willing to help... BFF

[@marypettitt9150]

This is a historic entrance to the property, you told another. Then the road has been there a long while. Where was the rest of the original property? If this land was that owned by his mother and his grandfather, there originally would be much more to it. This is the first time I've seen the frontage to the road. Goodness. It's so wild. Piece by piece, Robert. You'll get there.

[@beverlyw56]

I have so much fun watching this property come. Robert, you make me hold my breath so many times with the burning and reaching way over whilst on a ladder, climbing around under the house. I'm not a country lady, but fascinated with this project. Can't wait to see inside.

[@kevinshowers6477]

Hey Rob that cedar tree must of smelled nice when you cut it up. I love that smell.

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Thank you again....such great friends and great Teamwork. Love watching you all 👍💪

[@sharon24leigh]

Great job guys, so much got done with a little help from you're friends 👍👍. Thank you for sharing this it was so nice to see a longer vlog, and you're still looking cute in you're train dungarees 👍. Be safe 👍💞👍

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Lovely to see the land being cleared , great job everyone.

[@karenrainwater8369]

I've really enjoyed a peek on this bright, warm sunny day in GA. I'm even letting ads play. Not promising I'm watching them, don't tell anybody. But. letting them play, then coming back and watching GA again!

[@Sister325]

Yes, I am also, trying to be a more supportive "free" watcher and help the economy of this platform. Actually watching some and like/dislike...Robert and his fam. and friends make it pretty easy.

[@jeanetteblake6359]

Robert you are such a hard worker!! Love your videos, very inspiring!!!

[@janettporter6795]

Thank goodness you have help. I couldn't help but wonder if the other guy was your Dad. Anyway your place will once again be beautiful. Be careful of snakes. I would imagine in your part of our country the snakes are about ready to come out. The frogs are out here in Oklahoma. Not sure if the snakes are out yet or not here. Be careful. You all have a good day. God bless 💖

[@robertw9478]

It is

[@jeffjohnson4015]

So great to see how cool your friends are to come and give you a hand on the Byrd farm. We can't believe how good your old tractor works. It does a really good job. You all are working so hard on the farm it is amazing to see how much love you are all giving this place. We are still waiting to see some part of the inside of this great old farm. Can't wait to see your next video

[@paularogers3549]

Love the tractor. It fits the place well. You can smell the tractor and the chainsaws. Lol it’s always fun watching you guys work.

[@sandrasmith8518]

Those logs would make an excellent campfire.🧡

[@tashasmith6179]

Woohoo!!! Looking good!!! Great job everyone 😘

[@gloriagodfrey3899]

It is always great to have good people to do great work. It helps so much. Take care.

[@sharonbartlett4307]

Farmer Robert you sure look good on that tractor. So nice that you have the equipment and friends to help you. Can you imagine how back in the day people didn't have the machinery to work with, having to do it all by hand or using horses or mules. Your place is shaping up nicely. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@marymcguffin9370]

I love that "pa " stance Robert takes holding the spenders of his overalls looking rather pleases of the work you all accomplished. Great job everyone. Farm is really taking shape 🔍🔨🔦😎🚙💓

[@donnaemslie5729]

Really enjoying watching you working on your farm. It’s a lot of hard work, and when your done it will be fantastic!!!

[@Susi-Saks]

" _HE treats me like hired help_ " made me crack up... hahaha

[@fredahickey5403]

The farm is looking better all the time .great work your doing .restoring and clearing the old trees out of there .

[@bonnielayfield1406]

We cut cedar trees for post for the front and back porch of our old farm house. Worked real well. We had horses and did trail rides from there and did benefit rides for sick friends. We had fish fries and pig pickin’s and many good times there. Love what you are doing...👏👏👏

[@sandrasmith8518]

Robert you are the only man I know that can have on a white shirt it stays clean after all the work you've done.

[@Susan.I]

Robert and friends you are doing a great job clearing the front of the yard and building fencing!!

[@janetnoakes1440]

I love how you're getting your money's worth out of your tractor!

[@trudymiller582]

God bless y’all hard working friends

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

I have never seen fresh cut ceder before. What a pretty red color. You are definitely making progress on the property. It looks so good. I can't wait to see the new gate

[@alanatolstad4824]

And the smell is divine!

[@progqueen5952]

I can tell you have nice friends. It is so important to surround yourself with really good workers! Lol. Greetings from Illinois!

[@glimmermomma4373]

I’m sitting here crying. You have the same hat and overalls on that my Grandaddy wore!! Mr Leon Bell Brown.. I wish you could see this picture!!

[@gwenb4531]

Making do with what you have..excellent!

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

I'm watching this before I go move compost to the raised beds. My job doesn't seem so daunting now. ☺️ Great work guys!👍💜

[@maryloushaw6858]

Good friends are hard to come by...so refreshing to see people cleaning up an old place...lol he treats me like hired help

[@ivanatomasovic3302]

Hallo Robert i love your good work thank you for that your friends is great i love this video big love to you and your friends from croatia

[@angiebrockett7621]

Daniel you are a good friend. Even though you are not paid 😊. You boys got a lot of work done today just awesome to see progress done.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

You need some Goats . Great video God-bless you all.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

If they respected fences I’d get some

[@texas060]

Hey there Farmer Robert, I Love the look on you. Looks like you're coming right along. Got it looking so good and with your helpers it won't take you 3 long to finish getting that gate finished.

[@sandraa2971]

It going to look so nice from the street. Nice an open. Good job.

[@marywilliams341]

You know what you need for all that wood, here in WNY when the city cuts down a tree, they have this massive machine they feed the wood into and grinds it down to shavings. That's what you need

[@kenhughes4715]

You are lucky to have good help and that tractor.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

maybe there is some lilac out there in the yard. It's looking great and opening up nicely. Thank you for the inspiration, Lots of good work going on.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Georgia is generally not a great zone for lilacs esp Southwest Georgia. Someone in northern Georgia may be able to grow them.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Great job guys looking forward to the next episode take care

[@elizabethrosier5313]

Looking Good, coming along nicely.

[@gailatkinson1908]

I love your old tractor. Reminds me of my daddy’s 53 Ford Jubilee. My brother has it now but he can’t find a part he needs to fix it.

[@novicracker1980]

So how do you kill wisteria once it’s gotten out of control? Getting rid of wisteria can be tricky but there are some things you can try. You could start by hand pulling or digging up any young sprouts. Cut the wisteria to the ground to prevent it from resprouting. Be sure to bag up and dispose of all wisteria branches (and seed pods) to eliminate the chance of new sprouts popping up somewhere else. Then, use a specially formulated herbicide such as a non-selective type, for getting rid of wisteria for good. Paint or apply the herbicide directly to the stump. If, over time, you notice any new sprouts, you may want to re-treat them. Only spray the foliage as a last resort to ensure the safety of other nearby plants. Alternatively, some people choose to place the leaves or as much of the vine tip as possible in herbicide solution for about 48 hours before cutting and removing the wisteria vine. Keep in mind that while most herbicides are designated for particular plants without harming surrounding areas, you should always use caution when using them. Follow directions carefully for the proper application. Herbicides for getting rid of wisteria are best used in late summer or fall. However, winter is probably the easiest time for wisteria removal. As long as you know how to control wisteria with regular pruning, you shouldn’t have too many problems. However, if your wisteria has become overgrown or if you simply don’t want it, then getting rid of wisteria may be your only alternative, cutting it down and soaking what’s left in a suitable herbicide. Read more at Gardening Know How: Controlling Or Getting Rid Of Wisteria www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/controlling-or-getting-rid-of-wisteria.htm

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Progress is steady, but you are getting there. I had no idea your place is that close to the road. I would love to see some of the old aerial photos, if you are allowed to show them. You have come soooo far in a short time. Love the updates!

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Lookin' good!!!! A shout out to your buddies helping you! With that burn pile you have going you should get some hot dogs and have a weenie roast. Thanks for the vid!

[@timothyrussell4010]

cant get over all those vines i been to n and s carolina some parts over there have em too

[@FattyPasta]

Awesome job, fellas! Looks like the driveway is drying up too now that the wisteria and privet hedge aren't obstructing the sun's rays.

[@bethshadid2087]

Bet them trees and flowers are sighing relief from the chokehold of the wisteria 😊. Starting to look like a yard there 💗🕊️

[@Sister325]

The digging stick/digging bar can help a fella when useing a post hole digger. The ground where I live gets stony and hard, usually only where I need to dig.

[@jaytay8637]

Hey guys remember your international fans !! I watch from Scotland and it would be great if you could maybe let us know what the trees, plants and bugs are called, many we don't have here. Bird calls and sounds ? Amazing to watch you take a chainsaw to the wisteria vines, here Wisteria is delicate and pretty and carefully cultivated around doors or porches !

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Hi there in Scotland! I hope your Wisteria stays small and delicate. If your area gets warmer.....well, kiss your country side goodbye and buy stock in yard cutting equipment😊🐝❤

[@BobSmith-iu3hx]

The tree trunk that they are cutting up with the chainsaw for fence posts is probably from an eastern red cedar. The cedars that we have in this part of North America ( Eastern Ontario ) are eastern white cedars.

[@jaytay8637]

@@deborahdanhauer8525I don't think 'warmer' here means 'warmer' where you are Debs, If we don't have ice on the chicken's water right now we think it's warm , we're on the same latitude as Moscow :)))

[@jaytay8637]

@@BobSmith-iu3hx Thanks Bob, don't have many of them here !

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@jaytay8637 oh I know! You guys are about the same latitude as Alaska. I was talking about the planet warming in the future...if that happens enough to make Wisteria happy? Look out!!😊🐝

[@susanboucher9732]

Love the overalls Robert. You guys are unshaken, I would be terrified of snakes and bugs and stuff. Bravo guys!!!!

[@glendavertner8906]

If you had a blade on the front of the tractor, could you scrape all of that topsoil off of your driveways down to the clay, then spread the big rock gravel down to form a good base for the smaller driveway gravel. Too bad all that Wisteria is in the topsoil, what a great resource you would have for a garden. Please thank your friends for helping you on this project for me. I admire all the work you do on your own. Have ave a blessed day, stay safe and healthy 🙏🥰👍👌🙏🦅🔔🗽🇺🇸

[@tacocin]

Daniel: Is this the Byrd Farm or the Byrd Plantation? LOL!!! Fantastic work guys! Love it!

[@eileenmurphy5718]

Wow you got a lot of new area for the fence to secure the farm and house now.

[@henriettadenzig5023]

Good morning robert and everyone.66 degrees here in ohio. Rain moving in.

[@ronileigh9336]

You are doing a good! It might feel like an endless job but you'll get there. Just think when you are finished how your 140 year old farm will be like. I won't forget you when I'm able to donate.

[@loekiemixi1]

Respect for the hard work!

[@gracewashburn8276]

Hey Bob do you look like an old plantation owner watching his hired help do the work waiting to make a comment on what he’s doing I can’t get over the beautiful look at that yard already and them damn wisterias I wanted to plant them in my yard because they were pretty no thank you I think I’ll go climbing roses and

[@hankfacer7098]

Hi Guys, as the old song says "What a difference a day makes" looks great

[@merryannebrown]

You know you've got good friends when they are willing to work in a wisteria jungle. lol

[@admirathoria0073]

You'll have alot of fire wood for winter!

[@chevrolet402]

Lookin good on the ole 9n there farmer bob.

[@jeffpurtell5676]

Great progress.

[@cbsdracster6494]

@ 12:25 Robert needs gunmetal gray pants and longsleeve button down shirt, and some mirrored sunglasses. A cane would be icing on the cake.

[@brooks9517]

I was looking for Mr. Zifell and Arnold! 🐖 😂🤣 you need a Arnold! ~Just Saying~ 🐖

[@bdg38gunyon2]

You make a good supervisor, standing with your thumbs in your overalls straps. 😂

[@novicracker1980]

Bro you need yourself a skid steer. All of that would be sooo much faster. All the different attachments there are now days. Hey everyone get this man a skid steer.

[@deweygill1973]

Striking that Eddie Albert 'Green Acres' pose at 12:22. Come to think of it, the Byrd house has some of that Green Acres charm. The chores...

[@deestrawser2423]

Hi Dewey, I've thought of Green Acres as well when watching ol' Oliver Wendel Robert on the tractor. The old phone Robert found, needs to be mounted at the top of a telephone pole. ;)

[@deweygill1973]

@@deestrawser2423 L.O.L.! And he needs to trade that tractor in for a Hoyt -Clagwell! ( which is actually a Fordson in real life anyway)

[@doubletroublebritt278]

Love doing projects like this. So satisfying. Not liked housework. To me housework is endless , it has to be repeated and is boring.

[@nancylitton390]

Be careful...you might hurt the Wisteria!!!! Hahaha! Thanks for sharing.

[@belleange590]

That is a great team you have.

[@lindacasper1588]

How I'd love to be out helping you. I helped my dad clear pasture for our horses.

[@danielulz1640]

You would pick a giant woodpile as a place to put a gate, LOL.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Hahah yeah, it’s a historic entrance to the property .... time to open ‘er up!

[@lasalleman]

Improvements are hard work, but everything gets better with every video.

[@TS-bn7zt]

Your the man Dan, thanks guys👍

[@nagasvoice8895]

I think I've commented before on adding charcoal to your soil to improve it for the desirable plants you want to keep, or adding new ones. When I saw those punky old logs you're hauling in this video (not to mention rotten old house boards) ,I instantly reminded of biochar experts saying they got best results from making charcoal (not ash!) out of punky rotten wood. Immediately after I watched this, I came across a video by David, who lives now in Alabama, explaining his latest experiment with biochar/terra preta, first found in the Amazon. Your brush piles can have a really great purpose - I urge you to use rotten wood and brush for this on your land in areas where the soil needs help. The job doesn't have to be this elaborate. The deep trench is to help smother lower layers of charcoal before it completely goes to ash. David adds an amazing amount of seriously great soil improvements in his video, but it doesn't have to be fancy. I just throw lump charcoal left from our barbecues into my compost. Clay and potsherds that David added aren't necessary, they just help the charcoal pick up and retain nutrients in a sandy soil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep-3koqfhJp4qdE

[@lillypad9960]

Robert, enjoying this right along with you and your buds. PLEASE cash the check I sent you. It's been a month, my friend. Found out wisteria is harder to grow up here.🤣

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Oh no, I may not have received it.... I’ll check through my mail! Sorry about that!!

[@julieroach1931]

Nice work! Yer gettin there! Way to go on the tractor 🚜. I have a Massey Ferguson.

[@timijayprince6605]

Robert, when are you going to ever put the grill on your tractor? I keep watching!! Lol!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

It’s on there now. I did it a couple weeks ago.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

Lots of work like this let's you sleep better at night.I still have never in my life saw such a mess of wisteria vines in my life.Deffinately get goats to keep it gone when you finish.They will eat anything😀👍❤️

[@mcwatersd]

Awesome job guys. A little step closer each day. A lot of that wisteria is really thick but I know the city has hired sheep to clear some areas and some places use goats. I was just wondering if a nearby farmer would maybe like to use some of your farm for grazing. Would be a good trade off. Just an idea. Keep Safe ❤Keep Well ❤

[@milmom4281]

Once you have everything fenced off this is a great idea!

[@lynnebunning7273]

A dream (the Old Byrd Farm) doesn't become a reality through magic, It takes sweat, determination & hard work by Colin Powell Also having a few good friends also go along way to making it a reality. My wish is I could help financially but that not possible, so I will support you best I can by liking your VDS on utube & small support through Patreon. Cheers & best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍😃😃😃😃😃

[@lovesalaska1329]

Love the smell of cedar!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Me too

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Glad you have help!

[@cowgirlvillarreal]

Hope Y'all Have A Wonderful Day

[@jaynomeroma6829]

Mulcher would be great for composting, instead of burning everything.

[@terrirobinson3876]

Are you going to provide it?