HUSBAND & WIFE Build an EPIC Garden to GROW their FOOD for a YEAR!

[@yvonne1400]

I think a work station and table you'll need in your green house.

[@nectcruiser]

I think I would have left a landing pad in front of each door. Maybe 8 or 10' in the width of the door so you have room to work or dump compost to be put on the rows later. Maybe even a plant table to start seedling for next years garden

[@MrBigblueford]

Contact your local university extension office who handles farm crop stuff they can help you with soil sample stuff in order to test soil to determine what nutrients u need to grow what you are planning to grow. That is the best way to determine what u need for the soil.

[@gainesarnold3561]

I was thinking the same thing. I use the University of Arkansas extension office all the time. Very helpful.

[@ronsmith1364]

Soil test! So you don't guess except for N

[@MrBigblueford]

@soaringtractor contacting the local university extension helps more because they can give you insight on stuff that u would not normally think of.

[@gruntqueen]

The more compost, the better. Something organic - wood chips, old hay or straw- should be cushioning the paths between rows, in my opinion. The worms will appreciate it. Speaking of which, throw some worms in there. They're a gardener's best friend.

[@timd8470]

I'm on the same page as some of your other subscribers. If you have doors wide enough to get the Mule or the Kubota inside, you may want a wide center lane. Would come in handy for moving bulk compost, soil, and plant waste in and out and will also be needed for future maintenance of the high structure. Also, do you plan to grow any hanging vines or plants?

[@MrZavrie]

Cornell University recommends that garden soil be amended with one-third peat moss. In the vegetable garden, evenly incorporate the material into the soil about 12 inches deep. Since peat moss offers no plant nutrients, you might turn garden compost or well-rotted manure into the soil alongside the peat moss.

[@gsettlemyre]

Monday, Memorial Day 2020, 89 degrees, partly sunny! Beautiful day to remember the fallen, and spend a little time with my sister and brother-in-law, a Marine Veteran and State Police Officer.

[@robynwilson842]

I would cut the rows all back to 30” and add the difference to your pathways. Once those plants start growing you will appreciate the larger paths so the plants don’t overshadow them and make it difficult to pass through.

[@idadho]

If you have access to dairy cow compost, it is clean and well balanced with no weeds. Maybe Forbes Farm in Lancaster has some. UNH Extension in Durham can help you understand what your soil needs.

[@josephpedone2004]

Good morning Lumnah family ☕️ Happy Memorial Day and Thank you to all those who serve.... Have a blessed day

[@mayhmmaydn]

Poor chickens.. Lol. Take an hour. Past time to move NYC... Looks so green out there... Awesome

[@hoberghacienda2267]

Love the way Gina brushes the goat, when she milks her. My dad always took time to pamper his Brown Swiss milk cows when he milked them. They were more pet's than money makers. Very gentle, even with children.

[@capecoddream]

Your order and cleanliness habits to your homestead are just what appeals to me., farming is hard dirty work but you have tools and a set up that helps make it go with pleasure

[@garypitonak5340]

Hi, I like what you and your wife are doing. I REALLY LIKE how you talk to your animals. I read behaviors and you do that so well. The response from your animals is so good compared to others on the internet. All your buildings are newly constructed I see. You both seem organized and educated on KNOW HOW ! I'm 64 and still learning. Good day and GOD BLESS.

[@lindafoster2141]

Doing an awesome job!!!! You have made your home stead amazing!!! Al, your ability to do all that building by yourself is so awesome!!! Gina, so glad you can stay home and make your homestead work like clockwork! Olivia is growing into such a beautiful young lady!!! God bless you all. I am 67 wia bad back, you have made my days so much better, watching your animals. Gina, you have taught me how to use my instant pot. Thank you!!! Love from Indiana.

[@stephenlodge3864]

I personally like wider walkways so I can wheelbarrow compost and mulch around easier and also allows plants to spread over the edges of your paths. Best of luck with your planting.

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

You guys give an old lady hope evertime I watch you guys

[@Sarahs-Faith]

I forgot to tell y’all what a great job you did on the greenhouse! It looks great and I love the way you have the garden all laid out! You really are bringing it all together very nicely and all your hard work is going to pay off, it’s already paying off! I can’t say enough nice things or praise you enough! I just love what y’all have done!

[@jamesgoodman6243]

Al you should have brought some of your compost material into the Greenhouse first then ROTOTILLED into the soil first and foremost before making your beds. The rototiller would break up the compost material further and putting the neccessary nutrients and minerals needed to make your garden soil very healthy.

[@tonyk9cronin]

Hi Al and family from here in Wales in the UK, Great to see you both working together and you can hear the excitement in Gina,s voice when talking in the Greenhouse.. so good to see you both so enthusiastic as usual. I made my paths 22ins between my raised beds and found its not big enough, once the beds fill up with growth its hard getting between them … You are one lucky guy Al, having such a great family with just as much "get up and go" as you have... keep the vids coming.. TC

[@kiml1508]

There are a couple Welsh youtubers with lovely small holdings!

[@salliebeard1899]

YAY check the tilling almost off the list..... Enjoy the warmth.....you guys really deserve to enjoy this sunshine and warmer weather. Thank you for sharing ❤️ SENDING A BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT OF LOVE TO SURROUND THE UNIVERSE 🤗💞💖🤗 AND EVERYONE 🤗❣️❣️🤗💞💖

[@victorlindquist5154]

Should run water to your High tunnel and add drip tape to your rows. I know it is work in progress and takes time. I would leave room aslo at one end for shelves for planting supplies and other things you will need.

[@leowondergem6002]

I would love to see you build some garden trellis's. Maybe you may have a more unique way than the standard trellis. Things are looking great guys.

[@williamfitzner1398]

Thanks for helping Mr.Flair with his new baby goats and I love watching your videos.

[@speak_the_speech217]

I am a big fan of adding biochar to sandy soil, it will help keep water retention and reduce leaching.

[@Mouse2677]

As you develop the soil within the greenhouse, don't forget the sand and the sawdust/chips and all your organics. The sand breaks down the clay, and sawdust adds slowly degrading compost that also holds water. Your Manure/compost adds the nutrients. Grass clipping if clean of seed and any contaminants will also add nutrients as long as it is not containing fungus.

[@christinevian7198]

It is so much fun to watch the chickens and ducks come running ......

[@tammymckenna1899]

Y'all so deserve the beautiful weather. Love all the growth being made at your homestead. I just bought my first chickens and was looking at youtube videos about barred rocks and one of your videos came up from three years ago. It was you and Pluto making nesting boxes. Wow y'all have done so much in the last three years. I have been following your channel for sometime and it keeps me inspired.

[@adamneilsen1371]

Use a product called temp minder. You can get it with multiple outside monitors with one inside digital monitor. We have use one for years and we love it! You guys are great and love watching!

[@gardeningdianne]

It's getting closer. When I plant my tomatoes, I bury two eggs under each plant. Put.them in the hole and cover with a little soil. Just before planting the tomato, break the eggs then plant the tomato on top. When I first tried this, I did just two plants and left the rest alone. The two with eggs in each hole gave better and more tomatoes.

[@barbarabrand190]

I put my goat bedding with all the goodies between my planting rows for a walkway. It lends to fertilization while it decomposes, encourages worms, and keeps the walkways defined and dry.

[@chcnsac]

Casey @ honey tree farms was just talking about starting out and amending the soil. He has a degree in horticulture, but said he ammends according to the results of his soul testing. Different nutrients needed for leafy greens than root crops.

[@IceLynne]

Girl you got sunburned! The greenhouse is looking so good, it bet you two are totally proud of your accomplishment :-)

[@Hugo_Overthere]

Hi Al, I've been working out cheap hydroponic nutrient formulas for years. I make my own spreadsheets. A great hose-on ratio would be something like Peters 20-20-20 except that its nitrogen almost all comes from ammonia. You want a much larger nitrogen portion from nitrate. Also, you need a lot more magnesium. I would recommend these portions for a one size fits all nutrient: 4 parts Peters 20-20-20 5 parts 15% calcium nitrate 4 parts K-Mag 1 part BR-61 or other water soluble bloom fertilizer 1 part epsom salt You have to store it dissolved in water. I used 5 gallon buckets for the concentrated solution. The K-Mag has to be dissolved for ten days before adding it. Buy a total dissolved solids meter. Add the mixture to water until the TDS meter reads above 500, but no higher than 700. I used 30 gallon plastic garbage cans for this final watering solution. Water every watering with this solution. This formula approaches "Steiner" ratios, including minor chemicals. Done right this will make you look like a genius. Don't forget rodent and other pest control. Good luck.

[@hanzon]

Use a nut / screwdriver to crank up the long sides of the greenhouse, which makes it easier. You could use tables on a rail so you can work more right and easier to use .

[@cchambers8632]

low + m = loam, a type of soil; loom is a device used to weave cloth. Keep up the great work!

[@stacyschaffer783]

And since loam doesn't usually compact like that, due to it being high in organic matter, maybe loom is the correct word! Makes me giggle every time!

[@janetwithers7427]

Your chickens are so funny. 🐔 The tilled greenhouse looks so good. I am glad it has finally warmed up for you guys. 💖😺

[@Bunefoo401]

Why am I not surprised you guys were so meticulous with the row planting in your greenhouse, lol. Looks wonderful. Bet you guys can’t wait to get stuff growing in there. Nice to see Gina becoming more comfortable interacting with the camera ❤️

[@picklesgherkin]

3:08 that's a nice mud hole...I would definitely grab the Kubota and fill that in Gina looks like she got a little Sun .. I hope you guys had a wonderful Memorial weekend please stay safe.

[@krhunt629]

I'm so happy for your family. Greenhouse looks great after a tremendous amount of work. Things are looking green on the homestead.

[@shalayneabbott8212]

Hi Gina, with all those eggs you get daily, do you mind making some homemade custards? Lemon custard etc? Thanks for sharing your meal times with us.

[@trickydicky78s3]

Mushroom compost , if you can get it you won't regret it. I would say to most people it has a smell, but given how many animals you have i doubt you would notice it a great deal tbh but it is more than worth a little smell for what it will do to your soil.

[@floydjustice5445]

Al the green house looks great. It really makes a statement for your Homestead. I have enjoyed watching the growth and improvements you have made in just a few short years.

[@cynthiabrennemann3513]

The best soil we ever made was by layering about a layer of rough cut brush and twigs and whole leaves, about a foot of manure (not composted, mostly fresh) under a couple of feet of wood chips (also not composted, mostly fresh). We tossed in a little bit of soft rock phosphorous, some glacial rock dust, azomite, and greensand, and watered it in really good. That first year the garden grew okay. We would just dig a hole where we wanted to plant something, and put a little potting soil/planting soil in the hole. But the next year...wow. Worked so well that we've been doing that ever since, making semi hugelkulture style gardens. You can just plunge your hand into it up to your elbow. The only problem is getting stuff NOT to grow there. lol

[@QueenIam317]

Never did I think I would love watching this type thing but I really enjoy you guys! Thanks for sharing your life🚜💨💨

[@MeBeingAble]

Plan ahead. Dont till the walkways. Put work benches or grow tables above so you have 2 lvls of growing, 3 if you hang strawberries. Microsprays above, soaker hoses at ground lvl.

[@mefford509]

Al, You borrowed the wrong tiller! Back in the day troybilt tillers had a transmission that allowed the tines to rotate in reverse while the tires pulled the machine thru the soil. Sooo much easier than the forward rotating tine tillers! I was able to get a new cub cadet at Tractor supply 10-15 years ago that still had that ability. It Digs incredibly deep and does not kill your back. The Greenhouse project looks great! Meffordendeavorsllc

[@olddaphon]

i have the troy bilt with the works, it's about 45 years old and still going strong. makes gardening so much easier for a old man.

[@roberteaster6655]

Hey Al, you were asking about a temperature sensor and I had a thought. If you are interested in learning about electronics and coding, making your own temp. sensor would be a very useful first project for you. Getting sensor data, moving it wirelessly, then displaying it; are all pretty easy steps, highly educational, and useful in pretty much every project you could later get into.

[@Aces-N-Eights28]

Love your channel, we’re enjoying the journey from Idaho.

[@fajaky]

have you thought about putting a sprinkler watering system in the greenhouse before you start planting ? It would make things so much easier for you

[@junns]

oh man its packed in but when you hit it with the rotor tiller its beautiful! this garden is gonna sing!

[@benjaminrichard3308]

Hey Al next time you till put that little black knob lever in the back all the way down it is the catch brake to help prevent it from trying to lurch out of your hands when it hits hard pack. Enjoy your vids I wished I could of helped ya.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Suggestion, I would put a 2' wide walkway across the end of the long beds along the end wall. It will save you a lot of steps planting and harvesting if you can walk all around the beds. If it was my house, I would have a center aisle to drive the tractor and wagon though for planting and harvest. I would have 4' wide raised plant beds from side wall to center aisle on both sides the way Gina was planting. With walkways between the raised beds. Draw a plan and plant the plan.

[@josephineflatt74]

Yes just loving this warm weather hate the cold weather, not much you can do in cold weather but shiver.

[@MattJohnson-uj5wz]

I would’ve suggested putting the compost on first then tilling

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

Watch out for that sunburn. It's a lovely morning here in the UK. Nearly there with the greenhouse, looking forward to seeing how the beds develop over the coming months. Stay safe, everyone.

[@reneebarnes1611]

We went from the low 60s to 90 the past three days! It's going to be in the 70s this coming weekend!! Crazy weather!! I'm in Northwest Ohio!

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

In the fall rack your leafs and add it to your dirt . All natural and with the compost and manure the dirt is so rich . I could not believe the difference in my soil. 15 eggs.

[@ronwhite6719]

Greenhouse certainly does look Epic! Looks great. All the hard work will be worth it come harvest time.

[@brendalawrence6732]

Y'all are getting closer and closer to growing in the greenhouse. I thought you would have left a path down the middle, but I can see where you are going with what you are doing. I'm looking forward to seeing how you will water. It will be so nice seeing all the plants growing inside the greenhouse! Supper looked like a summer supper and so yummy. We have had rain most of the day Friday and evening, then Saturday was nice, but Sunday was cloudy and cool all day with a few little showers in the wee hours of Monday morning. Still cloudy thus far, but hopefully the sun will eventually come out. 80's for the rest of the week after today.

[@connieblasingame7996]

Hello from Alabama...Happy that you are getting some warm weather....We enjoy your videos....Larry & Connie

[@maxmillion4216]

I love how everyone likes to tell you what to do and how to do it.

[@osmadchlo]

Happy Memorial Day y'all! Greenhouse is going to be so productive!

[@alanviner3711]

Hey Al, nice job!!! One thing you should consider though the way you are doing your rows you will have to hand bomb every thing you bring in, soil, fertilizer compost etc.. you might want to make one row in the center as a drive thru line it up with your main end doors wide enough to drive your little tractor and a trailer down the middle and save a lot of handling later...

[@kimberlyperry6023]

Miracle grow!! My granpy swears by it and makes the plants healthy and strong 💪

[@cindiberg7718]

You could put peat into your soil and more sand for less dense soil and good drainage. You need a water drip system for the plants.

[@CurtCherry]

I believe you have a 3 point hitch on your tractor? If so, use a middle buster or small plow first to go over the ground and turn it over. Then use your tiller. It will be a lot easier to use the tiller.

[@judywaikiki2450]

You n your little family deserve all you can get I think you are all great and I do enjoy your videos. Good ohana(family) stuff🌻

[@alexzylstra6705]

Today its plus 31 and sunny. We have littoe apples and cherrys on our trees and the strawberries are almost ready to pick. Hope you have a great week.

[@johannestejder4469]

A winterseason with the goats in there will take care of the soil

[@simonfreer7950]

A path down the middle from door to door to suit the Mule and the Kubota is the first thing. Then start at one end and plant what you have in rows at 90 degrees to the central path ( I'm with you Gina, Als way is silly). Let your rows be decided by how many you have of each plant you have rather than trying to fit the plants to the rows.

[@dgmills5351]

Your greenhouse is looking amazing! The tiller and You got a real workout today Al! 🎍

[@conegallery]

Everyday I watch your progress the more excited I get to start a new journey of my own... You two truly are an inspiration!

[@patriciabeyer7824]

The green house is looking real good! Be well. 👏👍☝️🥰

[@littletawelan443]

So happy to see your weather is warm enough for T shirts... Happy days xxx

[@loraineleuschke4186]

It is about time you all got some beautiful weather that does not include snow or rain. I look forward to seeing the big hot house come to life with growth and deliciousness. Plant much greens like spinach, lettuces, cabbage, broccoli and asparagus. Grow herbs and comfrey. Have one bed for testing new seeds or new foods etc. Can you tell I am excited to see how you handle that space? Moving forward! What about storage of harvest? Can you share some ideas about your thoughts on that?

[@jerrygibs8120]

Al and Gina you really have made the soil in the high tunnel look good. Thank you for sharing your experience and taking us along with your family and farm progress. Blessings...☝🙏💪👉...

[@trudyeagan4336]

Your farm is so beautiful. I love to start my day with you.

[@claudia94059]

I recently start to follow you guys, and I when through a 100 videos, and I love you, I love to see how you grow in this episodes and the love with the land, the animals, and more important the love between you guys, thank you for where you live , welcome in Florida, any time

[@70acres]

I love that daily chicken parade! Moose needs to ride in a float! We got all our plants in yesterday. Have a couple tomato plants that may not make it, but otherwise it looks good. We have extremely rocky soil, living on the side of a mountain, so we're doing planters on the deck this year. The weather has been great after 7.50" of rain. Daily storms, but otherwise glorious. God has bless us mountain folk. Blessings to all.

[@joeiuta]

Awesome greenhouse you and Gina did a fantastic job we love it you are a real craftsman Al we really love your channel

[@davidwright1653]

I should have asked this a few videos ago; I'm surprised with your incredible craftsmanship skills, planting tables/benches and a Dutch bucket hydroponic watering system isn't being installed.

[@lironmtnranch4765]

A reverse tiller helps break up hard pack without running you around the beds like that. Forward till is better for mixing up already loose soil quickly. I love my Barreto tiller!

[@JerryB507]

With a broody hen and Rusty's gang producing 14 eggs a week, you should consider letting the broody one hatch some. Based on the shadows, it looks like the greenhouse is oriented East/West, so taller plants on the North and shorter plants on the South.

[@dragonflygrandma]

Finally, 13. lol Hugs and Prayers ya'll The green house garden is looking good......How exciting....

[@cherylbertolini3140]

The last time we had this kind of weather my garden loved it cause we had a warm summer .

[@bobmerrill2057]

Test your soil, that will tell you what you need. Add a work station in there.

[@jaxs3240]

glad ur having warmer weather. oh by the way i think its so cute n funny when Flair calls you about his babies.. Flair is very funny.. Thanks for helping him Al. u guys are the greatest. live ur channel. Florida in the house!! ❤❤

[@thomasstordahl-gregory]

There is something beautiful and full of hope in a well tilled and prep'd garden rows!

[@Hugo_Overthere]

I like the " postage stamp" layout which is essentially like your growing boxes. Assume that you should be able to reach half way across a row to tend it from the walkways on either side. This maximizes growing area to walkway ratios.

[@ronaldwang8119]

Your absolutely going to love that high tunnel hoop house. We have the same one here in Wisconsin. It produces year around for us without any heat. I've even raised some calves in it. It's a awesome building and your going to love it. Good luck from all of us here at Otter Creek Valley Farm

[@danaspetrini8338]

The ground in the greenhouse is looking good! The layout is nice.

[@newandoldtech5634]

Maybe a water line to the green house and perhaps a powerline for various resons.

[@jbraeslamb]

Great work on the rotavating Al, that was no mean task, it's looking good now. 👍

[@philipmorehouse1069]

Put your tiller's drag down and it will not "work you so hard". I once had a Troybult horse and if you did not use that centerline tiller drag, It would drag you all over the county. As for the soil, use a soil tester - I always put down "potash/wood ashes" to help the PH stay up, can never get enough. Then I'd work in a "little" chicken manure - be sure it is very little as it is hot stuff. Horse mature is good for Rhubarb (pie plant) as my grandmother called it as that was what she made with it. You can plant potatoes right on top the ground by using straw over it - keeps the weeds down and reduces the amount of work to dig the potatoes - I always believed that I got a whole lot more potatoes when I used straw instead of burying the seed potatos.

[@JonParrYucatan]

You should get one calf each year to raise your own beef. I think your pasture could handle the goats and a cow. Plus it would add to your compost.

[@jameshicks4831]

Drop the bar at the back of the tiller it will give more control and slow the tiller down and lift just a little you will be able to till deeper that way. I hope that helps.

[@hereandtherehomestead2201]

I like (preferably free) wood chips in the paths. Nice to walk on, and degrade eventually to add to the soil.

[@equipsys4246]

Al get a "sonoff th16", you can use it to check the temperature but also to setup automation to switch the fans on or open the sides if it is to hot.