Three Mistakes I Made In Moving To The Country

[@John-bb4wk]

that is one heck of a driveway!! lol just sold our business and are just about to start our off grid cabin. it's a great feeling but lots to learn!!

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I put down a shallow 2 inch well by hand and it flows. Decided to take Amish advice and get 2 stroke water pump. No more carrying buckets of water up step hill. Soil can be built. Hugelkulture, terra preta, and bio char all work to build soil. We have white sand under the top soil too. Fruit trees grow great here even in zone 4. All kinds of berries and fruit trees. Lots of mushrooms. Even came with friendly honey bees and bumble bees. Great deer and bear hunting too. Fishing on the lake isn't the greatest in summer. But winter ice fishing is great.

[@lenapas9480]

God bless for helping people avoid mistakes, valuable knowledge 🙏

[@PetRelative]

You are saving people from $$$$$ mistakes. Thank you!

[@HealthAndHomestead]

You are welcome.

[@a.r.8987]

Yes indeed thank you.

[@John-Adams-Can]

1. Buy your first year of firewood from local processor. 2. Rainwater collection and melt snow. Most areas have free artisan well water for potable water. Fill up 5 gal cans. In winter store in cabin (don't stay in tent in winter!) 3. Soil can ALWAYS be changed and built over time. Our problem is rock 3 feet under. Hard to overcome without heavy equipment and lots of money for fuel. You need to learn to cope, then organize over time. Accept your failures as learning lessons.

[@DeborahCaldwell77]

Good interesting videos. Layers of newspaper and dirt will take five years but it’ll work for wonderful new soil

[@CoolDudeClem]

I just want to move to the country to get away from the noise of suburbia. I'm super sensitive to external noise and it's not helped by the fact that I have one neighbor who CONSTANTLY knocks ALL FREAKING DAY LONG on the joining wall between our two houses, and another crazy neighbor across the road who's ALWAYS using his god dam chainsaw and has a kid who cries 24/7 non stop. It's just not fair. Also I'd seleep better there because I would be able to leave all me noise anxiety behind that I have here.

[@kevimc]

I am a homesteader, 7th generation on a rough farm, I hardly split any wood, I cut it up in stove lengths and I only split sticks too large for my woodstove, it burns up too quick mix icing sugar with borax 50/50 -saves buying commercial ant killers as for your soil every year I replenish my garden with manure, seaweed etc, nobody soil is perfect we use a lot of planters, besides the garden, they are easy to manage and grow a lot of food cheers

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Kevin thank you for the suggestions. I really appreciate your input. Blessings to you.

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

There are 12 volt submersible torpedo type pumps that can pull water from 125 foot on a 3/4 inch black pipe for under $100.

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Good tip on the well diameter, never knew that. Thanks!

[@errolstanford4013]

You are a good teacher.

[@nzkiwi9]

Anytime you purchase property, first contact the local office of USDA. They are a great resource in learning about your region. They have soil, vegetation, a d water surveys/maps for the vast majority of the country.

[@janepierre4581]

Needed that encouragement and call to press forward

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Thanks for sharing. Thanks Jane. I hope the best.

[@ML-df9pf]

Manure and mulch at this time of year will help add nutrients and moisture retention.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Thanks for the input. No pun intended.

[@AeriolNicols]

I had sandy soil. Just did some raised beds, did 1/3 loam, 1/3 sand, 1/3 manure. Costs a little to set it up. Much cheaper and less time consuming than wasting time running around trying to find a better piece of land. The trees were what was important. The garden takes up a small part of the land. The trees which serve us in many ways, firewood, chaga tea, maple syrup, birch syrup make up most of the land. Slow down and think more deeply into things.

[@renatara9026]

Great video, thank you, also for the spiritual lesson. You are a wise and good man.

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Great practical tips, thanks. I was wondering that exact same thing about the size of casing needed for both hand pump and electrical. By the way, I saw another set of videos where people are using a chipper to convert leaves, garden clippings, etc - all into a kind of ground-cover, mulch, continual compost sort of thing - they cover the ground with it like nature does, and grow right into it and it slowly builds the soil.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

I have actually thought of doing the same thing with a chipper. We slowly buy things as we can afford them and so one thing at a time. Thanks Gregory.

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

@@HealthAndHomestead My wife and I also appreciate your ministry and have enjoyed many of your presentations on Amazing Discoveries. We're in the UP of Michigan - I think you know our Pastor. The soil up here was scraped away by glaciers - the the growing season is too short - we keep trying but need a greenhouse.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

@@GregoryPearsonMusic Thank you for the encouragement. We were camping up there a few weeks ago. Who is your pastor? Yeah, a greenhouse would be great. I hope for one someday when we cans save up for that also.

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

@@HealthAndHomestead Pastor Brizendine

[@WarriorGnome]

I actually lay cardboard sheets down on grass--- clay soil----and cover with fall leaves and 6 inches of rotting shredded tree limbs and plant in it. Fertilize and it works great--- the soil builds up yearly and easy to weed if you get any!

[@thedarkhairedone7672]

Love this info! Thank you for sharing!

[@HealthAndHomestead]

You are welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@devingiguere4996]

Heigulkulture beds may be a great avenue for you, along side of lasagna gardening, and raised beds for the time being. David the Good has discovered primal soil process will restore the soil rapidly.

[@GG-xk4wq]

Man bro your vids are good thanks for the content

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Hey Chad, thanks for remembering to mention God in your videos. God bless you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Thanks Chris. Happy to share.

[@johnndavis7647]

I have sandy soil here. It took repeated applications of organic material before it would hold water. Seven years later I have decent soil.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Johnn that give me hope. Blessings on you.

[@Richardcontramundum]

Love the content! Just subed. And also just read Proverbs 6 today!! Thanks for the wisdom and seeking to glory in Christ

[@unconventionalforager6389]

There are devotional books, this is a devotional video! Powerful lessons to grow by. Thank you!

[@eutc7]

Hi Chad, thanks once again for your videos. I'm sending you a link of how to make your own soil, with layers of cardboard, branches, mulching, etc.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6W9lGifl7iEaLs We have good soil but we're planning to try this method. The video is in Spanish but the vegetable farmer shows step by step how and what he uses, so I don't think you'll have a problem, but you can always ask me if you need translation. God bless

[@Abmarp]

This is very great. Thank you

[@HealthAndHomestead]

You're very welcome!

[@alexanderdsantiago2]

TY your a Divine gift :)

[@wymank]

Your awesome Chad, Praise God!! 🍇🕊🤲

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Thanks Wyman. Blessings.

[@Prophecyhelps101com]

Good advice.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cambriawellness3102]

You might consider selling that sand, until you get to bedrock, and put a liner in the pit for raising fish!

[@tekki2060]

First, we have a well that is about 100' deep that we share with a neighbor. Since I'm preparing for the very potential loss of the power grid with our solar I thought I'd get a price for our own well. We got estimates from $4,000 to $7,500. I thought this was rather expensive, so, I thought that I'd put in a point well. The water was only 10' down and tasted better than the deep well. Secondly, we have a very sandy soil here. My girlfriend is a farm girl and she knew the exact types of fertilizer that would make things grow. Yes, you have to buy the fertilizer but we have terrific harvests of potatoes, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, and numerous other vegetables. We can and save them to eat all winter long. You need to take the time to do the research and analyze the place where you want to possibly buy land.

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Yea, wood.....you do need to let it age. I figure I will have to buy a chord or three for our first year but then harvest the following years. Yea, definitely something to know up front....oh, and people will steal your well which is crazy!!

[@CarolynHoover-qn6xi]

Thanks!

[@Steve-ps6qw]

lol, i will test the soil at the local university branch. Ha, I wanted to live in the area you are showing as it looks really nice but not now! You said you have a lot of sand....I don't know how they can remedy that without bringing in tons of loam or silt or whatever to amend the soil.....no way. Are you in upstate New York or Minnesota?

[@a.r.8987]

That was rather enjoyable.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Glad to hear it.

[@aleydalauria5094]

Please do,I live in the desert and like you i have a sandy soil

[@SimpleThingsOutreachMedia]

Amen! I just used that Proverbs 6 text in my video last week. Check it out.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Thank you

[@iammaxhammer]

Your last name is pronounced KROITZER not CRUISER! Just found your channel and I like your content.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

When in Germany that is how I pronounce it. This is the Americanized version:)

[@johnndavis7647]

What was the old time treatment for snake bite? I seem to remember something about a chewed tobacco poltis applied to the bite area. Thanks for all you do.

[@johnndavis7647]

Poultise?

[@roseannenorman7129]

I've been wanting a hand pump. I live in the city, close to the coastline. Any advice?

[@Ameriachi-Iam]

Saying hello! What state did you guys move to? This is Julian. Subbing to the channel!

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Hey Julian, good to hear from you. Message us on Facebook and we will catch up.

[@RoseMet58]

Hi....I am sure you probably know about this but at one of the Flower Shows in Philadelphia, there was a kiosk for Kalanso Biochar. I have only been able to grow in containers and had to change the soil every year. This year I just just the Biochar as per their instruction and you should have seen the growth and health in my plants...Just a suggestion

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Hey Roseann, I do use biochar on my property and will continue to do so. Thanks for the suggestion. It does remind me that I will have to do a video on it at some point. Blessings.

[@sweetlyedenfarms]

What state are you in? Great videos, I sell country real estate in TN. Tell Fadia I said hello.-Jasmine from North Shore days.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Hey Jasmine. Send us an email, [e-mail]

I use Borax + powdered sugar for the ants.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

We have used Terro (which is sugar water and borax). Works like a champ.

[@HealthAndHomestead]

@ Sorry, I forgot that I said that in the video:)

[@atlasshrugged7475]

Cabin fever - no dead wood to have cut down? - $$$ - too high of altitude= no underground water and soil vs rock bed etc.(opps he just got to the ladder). Despite having lived far out and knowing how to live in the country (minus the needed auto repair skills), I just don't like it. Don't like cities either. I think small towns are best; but, unfortunately need to have an escape place; but, not because I want to.

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Using wood to burn every day isnt good for your lungs. This is true even with bbqing your food every day. Should only do it in moderation

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Tennessee has rocky soil not good for planting and gardening

[@JosiahK555]

Should be plenty of dead wood there in that forest that is ready to burn.. Don't cut the living trees for firewood

[@HealthAndHomestead]

My property was only forest. I had to cut more than an acre to have land to grow food and for the house. But your comment is correct. Plenty of dead trees are a great way to go.

[@pearlgirl]

Make that dead wood not boo char. You don’t burn it fully, stop it before o it can help decompose and improve your soil.

[@macksministry3587]

God please do not allow us to move to the wrong area as Adventist Christians in moving to the country.

[@kennethmcdonald9736]

educate me for sure..... why must you wait a year and not just split the wood and use it now?

[@HealthAndHomestead]

Wet wood burns poorly. It also creates a buildup in the stovepipe called creosote. It can create fires in the chimney.

[@kennethmcdonald9736]

@@HealthAndHomestead This seems complex, because tent stove users do not say that, but for some reason when they collect and split (baton) wood they never say it is wet inside, and seldom looks too deeply wet outside. Narrow pipes need cleaning out more. Just sooty residue can catch fire. I saw soot ignite once between three candles in a container. Does creosote evaporate? I say this as I never thought tent stoves and house stoves would be different..... maybe it is because tent stove pipes are far easier to take apart and clean? Yet house ipies can be so much wider. Maybe a year is over doing it???

[@theresaokane4675]

Can you garden in raised beds until your soil is amended?

[@HealthAndHomestead]

I could and I may do a few at some point, raised beds are great for a small backyard garden. But when it comes to larger scale it either becomes expensive or difficult to do raised beds.

[@pearlgirl]

Make your own Bio char and simply improve your soil. (see David the good channel) Animals also help rejuvenate the soil (chickens cows etc. Water swells also help.

[@leslieg8176]

Don't give up and trust God!

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Your not actually "healing" ...your developing the soil. I live near a populated area. I get 50-100 tons of leaf compost annually. Also tree guys dump 100s of tons of tree chips as well. I can't imagine trying without LOTS of OM from other sources.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Borax is a natural salt.

[@dealsfromvirginia1773]

What do you think Jesus thought of you killing the ants? Just curious.

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Predators is a concern, the human being the top predator. Some of the nicest places have lots of predators. What? Did i hear right? Im typing away about predators and you moved out to the woods in a tent!!

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Oh no! You are an ant murderer!! You said learn from them or murder them? lol.

[@dreworatory1927]

Your friend can’t see this video cause he’s blind lol