Just Mud, Everywhere

[@colleenallen3382]

Ben, Lil Sister upstages you every time. She is delightful to watch. What a blessing!❤

[@Tina_at_Tiny_Ducks]

Right...sorry Ben what did you say...I was watching your adorable Buggy! Just kidding, I learned more about Seeds...Thanks!

[@luella2u152]

She's very enthusiastic about "helping" plant or anything else that she can join in doing. So cute! Ben was taking too long explaining the process for her. lol "Stop yakking, Dad. I'm starting without you."

[@allisonsfollys7713]

She is not afraid to get her hands dirty. You go buggie

[@teresarydberg1450]

I totally agree. I missed what Ben said as I watched and giggled with what she was doing with the dirt in bucket. LOL.

[@BobL417]

I watch a lot of homesteading channels and you have jumped closer to the top of my list of don't miss videos. Thanks for the good, common sense shows.

[@heavymetalbassist5]

I mean personally I dont care for JR anymore, plus all the faux homesteaders that without their huge starting capital could never survive 🤷. Im not technically a homesteader but I know a content farm when I see it.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

What Bob said. Yesterday I watched the first video or close to first when y'all drove from Bakersfield to San Diego to meet the Rhodes. Ben has really blossomed in front of the camera. That was only 5ish yrs ago. Cosmic hugs

[@ellabright3089]

You guys are really homesteaders. Love your channel and sow the land. Don't watch the Rhodes anymore, lost interest.

[@suburbangardenpermaculture3117]

@@heavymetalbassist5 lol, we are some really broke homesteaders!! 😂 We are setting up OUR new 40 acre homestead in texas, and we were inspired by The Hollars! Yall are invited to check us out, and I'd LOVE to hear what yall think of our work ethic!!😂 thanks!

[@lisastabfurth5448]

I feel the same as you.

[@tammyrowe-wallace7322]

Whenever I see Buggie, I think "Stay wild and free, sweet girl"! Your boys are pretty amazing, too! Keep the content coming!

[@jamesjessee4064]

Well said 👍

[@joycejackson9202]

As a grandma I enjoy the baby who is growing so fast thanks for all the love you show !😃🙏💜🎀💕🐓

[@brendaglanzman2066]

Your little girl is hilarious. Practically had her whole body in that bucket. Hard little worker.

[@dorisgreenberg2811]

I’m hooked, lol, I’ll wait patiently for videos. Love your family and content. You may think your everyday life is boring or at best not interesting to others, not true, the only thing missing is smellavision! Would love to smell the meats curing, and MEGS bread baking.

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

ALWAYS a delight to watch! When you filmed the time-lapse of moving Chuck's flock compost pile, it looked like you had 20 boys instead of four. I loved watching that part as well as Buggie helping you. To say nothing of the wealth of information in all of your videos, inside and out. NO ONE makes me want to have a homestead home as much as you guys. Great video.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

You may have a random tree pop up in that bed come spring! 😁 An interesting method, I look forward to seeing how this turns out come spring. Bath time for Buggy! 🤣

[@annmatthews3579]

Buggy has had so much fun soon cleans up, great parents not being to precious about a bit of muck

[@honiebird3789]

Ben, I'm sorry, I didnt hear a word you said, Buggy stole the show today... The fact she looked stuck in the bucket had me giggling so hard, I had to pause the video! What precious memories you have there! ♥ Bless you all and Merry Christmas! (just in case) hugs!

[@christinalemarr]

Ha same! I even rewound it twice during her cat rant 😂

[@honiebird3789]

@@christinalemarr She's so cute, And Funny! What a gem they have there lol

[@tinatippin5705]

You had no idea that your little one was happily planting seeds. So cute. The amazing thing is that she knows how to very well at her age. I have to be honest, I wasn't paying much attention to what you were trying to teach me because little bits stole the show. Bless her heart. Your kids have grown so much this year. I will watch again and try harder to pay attention, haha.

[@attagirl4545]

22:25 what a delightful video. Buggy stole the show with her bouncy blonde curls and a bucket of dirt! Buggy was adorable being the Boss climbing that tractor to claim all mine🫠 just about forgot her new moccasins are adorable.God Bless your family.❤

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Those baby pigs are entertaining to watch. It's funny to see them excited for the used hay... Party time with the used hay!!! OMG when Buggie gets going with the mud she's all in. I wonder where she gets that from? She is a cutie, and so smart to boot. We had a tornado, hit just a mile from our place. This gave us some wild rain, and wind.The rain has stopped now, and the temperatures are once again dropping. The weather has been crazy acrossed the U.S.

[@jrsf222]

Beautiful family…boys are precious and so important, then there’s little ⭐️‼️

[@janninehaslam9204]

Omgoodness!!!!! What an amazing video tonight. The boys helping and getting involved....last but no means least...gorgeous girlie on hand to steal the show. Buggy you are an absolute star. Love your family adventures they are amazing. There's nothing boring about what you do. Love and blessings xjx

[@jl6714]

OMG! Your daughter is the cutest, ever!

[@kellygreen8255]

Oh my goodness! Aren’t those boys such a help?!?! You go, Dudes! ❤

[@paulwilliams200]

Your videos are always interesting to me. They are a true reflection of a homesteading lifestyle. I particularly like the fact that you summarize your activities BRIEFLY throughout the day - garden, animals, kitchen and "regular family life" without plying items for sale, or yet another "course for cash" etc. This is why I shall continue to watch every episode you release - whenever you chose to release them with interesting content. Please don't feel pressured to release more videos. We "old faithfuls" can't wait until you have something valuable to say/show. As ever, Many Thanks!!! [Edit: Actually, we CAN wait until you have something valuable to say/show.}

[@gelwood99]

Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo, here comes the sun And I say it's all right! That sweet Buggie is something else entirely!😊😊What a joy!❤❤

[@Julie-bq6iz]

Hello from sunless central Illinois....the gloom struggle is real. 😑

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

Putting your chestnuts in the deep freezer will work too 👍 A friend of mine got chestnuts from here, put them in her deep freezer and all but one sprouted, been two years- she has a few nice little chestnut trees. I was watching some of your old videos ( that’s how much y’all are missed ) I came across the introduction video 🥲 my goodness little Buggy has grown SO fast. Takes me back to my mother always quoting to me days my 3 little boys went to bed cause I was tired 😄 Quote- My hands once busy now are still the days are long and hard to fill 💕. I love it BUT I’ve kept busy and there’s days there’s not enough hours in the day but I’d love to sit and watch those little boys ONE MORE TIME 😊🥰 Enjoy your time off 🤗 it won’t be forever and you’ve given us lots we can go back to 👍. Your road trip was first ♥️ I got to see different states without leaving Canada 😂

[@bonessam9618]

I had to laugh at your piggies thinking hay was their snacks. 🐷🐽🐷 Loved the cow and steer turning their heads watching you. I grew up with calves/cows and absolutely miss it.

[@markmorris3579]

You have to love the puddle stomper.She's such a character!

[@naomivanzyl4275]

All of you deserve every second off that you can get. Make the best of the cosy family time inside. I think there is a reason for all the seasons. Bad weather calls for family time inside. The children will never forget the quality time you all had the year of the fatty Christmas, many moons ago....love you guys so much!

[@charlesvickers4804]

We used to go to town and get truckloads of leaves people raked and bagged to use as bedding for our hogs.

[@nadineduerksen6556]

Ben you are raising young men by your example of working with them, not telling them what to do. So kudos to you.

[@tonicook3023]

Ben---Wet winter weather is a fact of life in the South. Perhaps, with your and Meg's experience and skills, you could try experimenting with creating your own mud bricks. You've got the soil and straw/grass, kiln/animal boiler you just fabricated??? Could potentially be a great building resource for your homestead.

[@annacarlsson1145]

I love those little licorice baconseeds, they are so adorable. Unfortunately we don't have that breed of pigs in Sweden.

[@hector131]

Going to bed here in Europe but the notice bell sounded off so... Here we go again 🥳 Love from Sweden as always ❤️

[@marilynnergord7993]

All of your children are beautiful. But watching this little girl, who already knows how to plant things, just melted my heart. Yes, she’s dirty but that washes off😂

[@conniewilson5531]

ROTFL you mark my words, she's gonna be driving that as soon as she's able🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leahharbison4932]

That bug is the sweetest. That little voice. OMG

[@donnabradshaw5200]

Buggy looked as if she might fall into the bucket. But what a good helper!

[@deecooper1567]

Time down with the family is very important even tho it’s an everyday for you 🤩 Don’t know which one it was but Still barefoot in the garden 🤪. Reminds me of my childhood 😊. Keep enjoying life 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@gailmarlatt8029]

Gee we wish we had 4 boys or girls! Oh the things we could accomplish. Your kids are awesome!!!

[@susanmarsh5648]

I 😘 ve your videos. What I realized watching this video is, I need 4 young boys 🥰 My farm, chores, life could be improved greatly by some strong healthy kids. You are blessed 💚💙

[@OMGaNEWBIE]

ROFLOL - Thx for the belly laugh about the little pigs & the hay.

[@twistedfrannie9311]

Giggling here watching Buggie planting seeds behind your back....she's so adorable.

[@ketoqueenyo2431]

Your little lovely steals the show!

[@marygallagher7392]

Buggy head down in the bucket while Ben keeps talking!! This is why I love this channel.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Hollar's 🥰 I am so happy to see your video pop up. I'm all in. ❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@shaunamarie9346]

Sister is ready to work and you are talking to long Dad, she is really getting her hands dirty and working hard! How adorable is she!

[@sandyc6569]

What an awesome crew you have going on there!! That Buggy is planting her own seeds behind daddy's back!! To cute!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@SdW.8]

Gotta take that down time!!! Your viewers won't ever mind, we'll be here whenever ya roll out a new video. Thanks for sharing your NUTTY journey. Much love from the Midwest US 💖

[@marycountry]

Hi Hollars, good to see you. Take off the time you need, just pop in to say alls well at the homestead. You have a beautiful family.👍🏻🙏😊❤️🎄🎄🎄😊

[@charw346]

I look forward to your videos! Every day I tune in to see if there is anything new and then announce loudly to anyone in earshot, “I’m gonna Hollar it up!”- and then I settle in for 20-30 minutes of delightful TV of your homesteading journey and your beautiful family. I noticed you have louffas still hanging on the vine too! Lol

[@Pepper5655]

Buggy is frikkin adorable, thnx for sharing.

[@karenladwig3856]

In Southern Minnesota we had rain but in northern Minnesota they are digging out of a foot or more of snow.🥶🥶❤❤👍

[@beverlyclayton1244]

What an adorable video! Ben and Meg, you should be so very proud of the hardworking, responsible children you have raised. Granted, we don’t see behind the scenes, but they seem to always be willing to work on projects together. BRAVO BOYS! Now, Sister stole the show today. Her desire to help and become involved was precious! You have a wonderful family; a total joy to watch!

[@MichelleCouplandHairStudio]

Love the dirty buggy line to meg 😂

[@thomasbratsch3542]

Enjoyed the video very much looked like you were catching a little sun towards the end. 😊

[@jillthomas4926]

You could film Buggie every day and we would watch every time!! 🤣♥️

[@edithjohnson6835]

I love Buggie opening the bag, getting herself a pea and knowing how to plant it! You guys are doing a wonderful job with your children. Wish every child could experience what your children get to see and do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alishastafford845]

Buggy's little moccasins are just the cutest! I'm sure she enjoyed helping plant seeds, too.

[@sherriekemper1828]

There's no helper like a baby helper! I loved it...

[@StoneKathryn]

I can understand not filming when it's raining and not so much going on. Good idea to put the spent hay where the pig pen is flooded. We had a thaw here and I got to put a lot of stuff away that was frozen to the ground here in Minnesota. Now it's supposed to snow for the next 3 days. I'm so glad it thawed! I bet it is so nice to have the tractor. Nice that you helped Justin with his beef and pork harvest! Good compost building too. Nice that you showed us how to use tree nuts to start trees. I bet you'll use some of your tree starts in your orchard up on the hill. It's cute how Lilianna can't wait to plant the nuts. Thanks for this Hollar family. Merry Christmas!

[@SewFrancine6120]

Meg & Ben, the boys are growing so quickly you’re going to have to double your protein growth, chickens, pigs, cows, what else? Fishing trips

[@Steve-od6hi]

What is really great about all this is that I get to be a happy Grandpa (although unrelated) sitting on my "porch" and watch the goings on. I am proud of you all.

[@lattelolly6925]

Mud & snow & cold.... My husband always says how happy he is for this time of year when He can do projects in his shop.

[@dianecharles881]

December is a good time to take a break, just post when you feel the mood. I’m over winter already, but I love the seasonal changes ….. can’t have everything!

[@tracycavallucci5367]

Ben I think it's so awesome to see you working with your son's. You're teaching them valuable life lessons ❤️🙏

[@Mary-dh5tu]

Your boys are such a sweet blessing!!!

[@margaretfoster492]

We fed hay to our pigs. And the 2 weeks before harvest day we fed the pigs hay only. This helps clean the blood and any toxins out.

[@frenchysandi]

Those are chubby piglets. Such a great family your boys are such helpers and your daughter is a delight.

[@sylviabibler3036]

So pleased to see your young men working to get the job done. Great help. Your baby girl is so adorable.

[@jeanetteharris373]

Buggie is a planting machine! How many kids this age can whip open a ziploc and plant a seed so quickly! It was so cute watching her work away while dad was talking.

[@patriciahusk3428]

I love how Buggy loves to help and she is a terrific little worker…she gets cuter and cuter💜💜💜💜!!

[@sharonhaas8503]

❤A dirty little girl is definitively a happy little girl! A little girl working with her dad is oh so happy! Raised a couple of happy little girls! Thank goodness they loved the bathtub too! Happy tree growing Ben! Missed you Meg. Take care! Stay safe! ❇

[@shirleymurphy1958]

You need a break now and then .You don't need too explain too us we will be right here .Wouldn't miss all the fun!💗

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Love how you apologize to Meg for a muddy Baby who loves dirt and mud lol. Can't wait to see if the project works as planned. Peace from WV

[@marygallagher7392]

If I were Meg, I would be saying "Keep that girl outside. I don't care how muddy she gets!" A series of rainy days can be a challenge with little ones.

[@deborahparnell8862]

What an army!!! ty..xoxo 🥰👍✌🤟🖐🤪

[@kennethgibbons366]

While I have missed your postings this past week... I do understand that you all need some time to yourselves. Certainly looks "Muddy" but that's what happens in winter. I loved the expressions on the cows faces. Keep well - keep Buggie out of the mud (ha ha)! If I haven't already let me wish you all a very happy Christmas.

[@allonesame6467]

Days Off!! HooRay! Much needed R&R! Blessings Abound

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Buggy is a true farm girl, how sweet she is ! Nice to see the boys out there getting chores done with dad.

[@johnthomas5806]

if you have so much smell in chicken coop look into making lactic acid bacteria (labs) to spray in the coop and on the ground in the fenced in area...

[@charmainemrtnz]

Your kids are great! You all pitch in! Thanks for the example you folks set!

[@drewblack749]

Love to see a knife making video. You are such a good instructor. How to sharpen knives properly???

[@elizabethbazeley190]

You're going to have quite a few volunteers next spring from the seeds that Buggy managed to get planted while you weren't watching 🤩

[@ashleylovepace1941]

We understand you guys need time off. Thanks for keeping us company much of the time.

[@stknmggs1788]

Ben you’re a natural born teacher. I am so invested in this experiment with the tree seeds! Love any visit with you! Enjoy any down time you can grab! Those boys with all they do are in a busy season. You really are rich in blessings

[@denisebrady6858]

Hey Guys try nearly 4 weeks of unrelenting rain & floods -People losing their homes & then honestly comment. Australia unfortunately is the Land of Drought & Flood. I was devastated when I lost all my crops but thought "HEY I still have a home ". Your Daughter is the most amazing little Girl- just GORGEOUS. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@leem200]

Have a good one too. Buggy is so cute.

[@craigculver1933]

LOL Oh my. I remember when our youngest now 25, Used to follow me around getting into everything and anything. Cherish this time for it flies by so quickly, Bless y'all and thank you for the video.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

I was watching Buggie & laughing out loud the whole time. Cute lil pigs you got. Ben, You & Meg are examples of those who do it all (even processing). I love watching you, Jason (he does too) & the Kraemers the most.

[@TXDHC]

It was a joy watching Buggy! I was thinking, since we live on nothing but sugar sand...think beach ⛱️ no ocean, it truly does drain right out. You have a lot of clay and that water will drain through what appears to be red sand slowly (lots of clay) that your hole may not drain away from the bucket very quickly or well. Just an old girl making an observation. If you could spare some woods chips or gravel. TOL

[@doloresbingham7956]

Bug was a big help in the garden today she gave me a good laugh sweet little girl she was head deep in that bucket getting the sand out laughed so hard please be safe and God bless

[@dianamallory8535]

You take all the time you need and make lots of memories with your family! Thank you for sharing but everyone needs a break some times! Merry Christmas!

[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. Lilly is so helpful at her tender age .. and you and your boys sure can get a job done 💕🕊💕🕊❄️🎄🌰 blessings 🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@pattigsbh4392]

Hey friends! We are in the muddy days too. Sorry, y'all are getting more rain, think we are finally getting a couple days off. We are faithful to watch every video. Sorry, we don't comment every time. You spoiled us by putting up daily vlogs that we think somethings must be wrong when you don't. Totally understand taking time off and rainy days are hard to film content on. Your little family is growing up so much. Thank you for sharing them with us. ❤Blessings to ya'll

[@ValerieinSC]

Daddy, you can’t stop Sister from gardening. 🙂 Valerie in SC

[@wilmablacburn8412]

I just love watching the baby... she is so interested in helping Meg cook.... and planting the seeds.... it's great that she has such an interest already in learning about homesteading... genuine interest already.

[@GothGoddess1]

Buggie is SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!! Whatever was going on she didn't like, that's for sure. Meg, I'm sure you saw her planting seeds as fast as she could while dad's back was turned to the camera...LOL!!!!! Love it!!!

[@terrimccullough724]

Buggy is absolutely adorable and heartwarming.

[@vicki2153]

Buggie's bucket. New T-shirt! :) She is just so precious. Being a grandma myself, I get such joy out of watching the little ones. Her head in the bucket move had me ROFL! Keep living your best life Lil Sister!

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Jeees! Lots of RAIN here too, Ben!🇨🇦❤️🇱🇷

[@linbett5353]

Love everything about your family...love seeing that baby girl enjoy the dirt and outdoors😄

[@calicocowacres]

The rainnn😭 I braved the rain earlier during lunch to mulch our garlic for the cold temps coming but.. Man oh man I’m ready for some sunshine around here!

[@deannewilliams3321]

LoL can’t wait to see what Sister planted! She was actually very graceful walking in the mud and not slipping or falling. I was hoping you got some gravel for all that mud. Yep, had some super cells pass by today, was cleaning out my closet while taking shelter in it lol. Found a nice pair of socks rolled up in a fitted sheet! Sounded like a casino in here today with all the weather warnings on my phone going off! Great to see y’all!

[@NatureGirl58]

Always something interesting to watch on your Chanel. You guys need to build a large patio out the front and another one out the back. You can then add some water tanks to catch the runoff from the roof.

[@amarieshearer2591]

That little girl love to help and encourage her as much as you can, they grow up so fast! I like how she blamed the cat for being dirty