Will We EVER Get Our Garden Planted?

It's been raining so much that we are having a hard time getting our garden planted. It seems like it's never going to happen. So today we are doing something else around the homestead.
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[@moonman5811]

Just an idea from another homesteader. Place a wading pool in your orchard next to a fruit tree. Let the ducks have at it for a few days doing their business in there. Dump the fertile water around the tree and move to the next one. Repeat.

[@kimberlymitchum5170]

You two are just the cutest couple & I love how you work together. The animals are happy & Sarah, you're always smiling & Kevin, you seem very even tempered. I admire the work ethic you both have. Doing things God's way. Keeping it simple. Inspiring to watch. You make it look so easy. But I bet you sleep real good! God bless your family homestead abundantly. Peace, joy & love!!! I look forward to every video.

[@stepone6159]

You guys are such a breath of fresh air to watch.

[@vspook6214]

“Freezer Camp”....I love it!

[@margaretpolard4724]

Your videos are filled with real info not made up content just to fill. Well done.

[@joancoleman1228]

The ducklings and Babe made me smile. Thanks for brightening my day. 🌞

[@faithbuller4086]

Thank so much for sharing without a bunch of hyped up drama. Normal routines are so nice to see 👍🏼💗God bless you and yours

[@psum6537]

Hi Faith. NORMAL! Yes, so true. Leave the drama out. You put a word to why I show up here twice a week now for as long as I can remember. Love the respect these two show each other and the animals in their care, and I learn a thing of two as a bonus! Faith, God bless you and yours as well!

[@faithbuller4086]

@@psum6537 and God bless you

[@heidifrog7894]

@Faith Buller you articulated perfectly why I have been a faithful subscriber for so many years. They are so authentic and it’s such a blessing to me to be able to learn from them and just soak in the joy they share with us all ❤️

[@southernwanderer7912]

Congrats on your daughter's graduation. I know you're so proud of her. You guys show such good things and good ideas on your farming life.

[@jimmme5880]

Okay, here's my theory. Everything has shifted a month or so. When I was a kid (70 years ago), "April showers brought May flowers". Now it's May showers bring in June flowers. But it seems the cold weather in the Fall comes later too. Not sure, but it seems like it.

[@cherylanon5791]

All weather patterns shifts, it just depends if you are thinking of your own lifetime, or 100, or 1,000 years, or maybe for really big thinkers, 1,000,000 years. Just stop & consider-- much of N.America used to be covered by **glaciers** yet at another time, it was home to **dinosaurs** HOW can that be? Because....weather patterns **change** and that is **normal** 💕

[@Peachy08]

My thoughts to.

[@monikav4614]

Your videos are wonderful - look forward to each one. Your love for your animals is so impressive. You both are such fantastic representatives of homesteading. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bee_Charming]

Congratulations on your daughters graduation!

[@tinamcclenahan8775]

Im so so happy to see Rose looking so happy and healthy! Great Job in getting and keeping her that way. Best wishes to you both, youre Family and All youre critters....each and everyone🌸😊🌼

[@motherofone1]

I've missed watching the ducks running/flying for the feeders in the morning, splashing in the puddles after a rain, too...So funny and heartwarming to watch. :)

[@annmarie4794]

I do to. I feel they were more free.

[@karibear50]

Loved watching them try to "take-off " get to the water and food

[@nancylitton390]

GLAD Rose is doing better. Thank you for sharing and God bless all of you.

[@jafrompa1555]

I just get so relaxed when I watch your videos. I love to hear you both talk. I can see how much you love the animals and how well cared for they are with you. Thank you for sharing your farm life with us. Oh yes, congratulations to your daughter on her graduation! Blessings to you. 💙🦆👩‍🎓

[@lcostantino7931]

Look like VERY HAPPY ducks..... SWEET!

[@futurehomestead1263]

Aw Rose is so cute licking your hand ❤

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

Great to see the contrast in your pasture where the animal tractors have been resting while the critters did their work restoring the ground. So obvious and inspiring.

[@cherylcaruso1114]

Just love the ducks. So happy to see Rose and Babe doing so well. Love them too. God Bless.

[@papawsplace]

Happy to hear Rose is doing good. God Bless All!!

[@CreepingThyme]

I am an hour from you & I feel your pain with the rain. This is not a normal Missouri spring. We need some sunshine!

[@robynfletcher0801]

Oklahoma is the same! My plants are way behind last year

[@cherylanon5791]

At least you have a long growing season. Up here 12 hours to the North we shiver in mid-Sept. My dream is to garden in So. Missouri!

[@TheHardcoreRob]

The pollen count could be lower. SEMO represent.

[@kerryl4031]

Late frosts, rain and high winds. We had a 2 week session of no rain but the wind was bitterly cold. Since then more rain, slugs are eating things that were planted. Comfrey has rust! Lots in the greenhouse desperate to be planted. Can't sow any more because no room! Poor orchard blown to smithereens and no pollination where the bees have gone into hiding - and I don't blame them. Yes, behind big time! On a brighter note, the tomatoes look great in the greenhouse! Lovely to see the ducklings (ours hatch next month - held back because of inclement weather!) and Rose is gorgeous and Babe is so sweet. Hope you get your garden sorted soon. At least you will get super hay for the winter with all the rain! Many thanks xx

[@ninakirkland2459]

My mom kept ducks and really liked the harlequins running around. They actually followed her about. Your homestead videos bring back such fond memories for me from many years ago. Makes me feel young all over again ... well, young at heart! ❤️

[@coopie624]

Life on the homestead...there’s nothing like it! I so enjoy following you guys as you live your best life!

[@katnilsson]

Rain and cold weather here in Sweden 🇸🇪 too. This has been the coldest spring I can remember. I’m happy that I have my greenhouse to work with 😀. My husband bought and built it too me last June 🥰. I hope we’ll get warmer weather soon.

[@cherylanon5791]

God Bless you & your husband is The Best if he built you a greenhouse!!! My dream!

[@fredcogan4354]

Same here in Western France, cold and rainy...😭 Warmer weather coming up next week. A greenhouse is a blessing for sure.

[@PrincesslilBB]

They are so adorable and I am happy that Rose is doing better 💕

[@debwand473]

Have you tried putting birdhouses on your fence posts to help with flies and other bugs?

[@blackjackhogs8773]

Don't forget bird food and bird bath thank God someone taking care of the birds they will take care of you if you take care of them😊🖒

[@micheleleone3872]

The ducklings are so cute. I wish I had space for chicks or ducks. And I'm so happy Rose and Babe are doing so well.

[@ijustwannascrap]

Incase no one has told you guys lately, YOU’RE AWESOME! So generous with your knowledge and time (and smiles)! Thank you!

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

Hi Darlings Rain Rain here in England. Sunny for a bit then the Rain comes down . Fun times Ducks. So cute x Rose is so beautiful xx

[@Ianhurley54]

Too cute, they huddle together so much.

[@charleffingwell8175]

Here in California...heat, heat, heat and more heat. Be grateful for the rain! And send those rain clouds to us🙏🏻

[@MsKK909]

Rose is so cute.....such a pretty face. I wish I had her eyelashes!

[@mrs.dirtdauber5384]

😂 me too

[@ruthcowden1386]

I like ducks because they smile. So cute.

[@candacewilliams7475]

I would gladly take some of your rain, it's been so dry in my part of Florida. Our property is brown

[@annmarie3520]

Those ducklings are so cute! Glad Rose is feeling better! And a big Congrats to your daughter’s graduation!❤️😘🙏🏻👏🏻

[@ashpeters5046]

30 seconds in and I could not relate more. Im from Amsterdam in the Netherlands and it's just been raining for weeks!

[@suzilouden5964]

I'm in Western France and we had a very dry March & April. May has been non stop rain.....💧☔💧

[@robynfletcher0801]

I live a few hours from them and we are the same

[@kathyhoot7277]

The animals look fantastic! Congratulations to your oldest!

[@francesbolen257]

The water just went down here in Victoria, Texas after all the flash flooding. Now it is flooding again. Just glad it didn't get in the house again.

[@MTknitter22]

yes Frances my family lives there, the weather and summer are challenging. We retired here in NW AR not far from LTH. Much cooler summer 😊😊 Best wishes with the rain dear

[@rbmoss448]

Have friends in the Victoria area. I graduated from Old Victoria High. They said they have had 25” in the past thirty days. Stay dry and safe.

[@francesbolen257]

@@rbmoss448 what year did you graduate from Victoria High School? I'm class of 77.

[@rbmoss448]

@@francesbolen257 “84”

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

Rose looks like she is feeling much better.

[@barbaramccann7944]

Northern Michigan, drought! Had the lightest rain last night, every little bit helps!

[@DDL2728]

Oh deeah, so many people here in South Louisiana are flooding - wish we could send you some of ours!! ❤🙏

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I wish we could get some of that rain here in lower Michigan too. Popcorn fart dry here. Lots of dark angry clouds a few drips no good rain. I'm thinking of all yall down south. Hoping it stops soon.

[@FoundThingsandFamilyLegacies]

Agree! Also in Michigan - we need rain!

[@mycrookedlittlehomestead8363]

Thank you for the video take care stay safe and God bless

[@jessebucholtz9504]

I’m in Gaylord and I’ll second the no rain! And that’s weird for Gaylord in the spring

[@Nan-NawfromFL]

You made my day Kevin when you said you were keeping the little ducks. It was breaking my heart to think that in a few short weeks they were going to be processed. Thank you for your wonderful love of your animals. I know that you and Sarah both care for them, and I know you are raising food for your family but sometimes we need animals around just to love on. Your 79 yr old friend in Florida.

[@vero8496]

Animals know more than what we think. But we can tell you guys are good parents and they feel very comfortable around you.

[@katemcpherson3492]

I’m so happy you have gotten ducks! I really missed the old flock. They are such characters!

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

Where I am in Montana our last frost date is May 25th, currently just had about 4 inches of snow drop over a few days.

[@cherylanon5791]

You need a bunch of sturdy hoop houses, and greenhouse too!

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

@@cherylanon5791 I agree I really want to get some

[@mK-tk1yn]

@Sarah/Kevin :: Hope is such a beautiful cow :) .... I LOVE what you have done at your homestead this year for all the animals - WELL DONE!

[@mymewow]

It’s dry, cold then unbearably hot in PA. Today in the 90s. Monday will be in the 60s. Crazy.

[@judybass4339]

NC....haven't mowed grass in 2 weeks! Dry and dusty!

[@justme2059]

Very similar to North Dakota. We finally got some rain (NE part).

[@kabodick]

@@justme2059, yep, same in Minnesota. Along with the rain came the humidity 😬.

[@sv3931]

*@mymewow* 90's ain't hot, that's _cozy._ signed, Texas 😉✌️

[@Manifestcovarience]

Looks like those ducks are growing fast! Such a blessing that Rose is doing much better as she has very good care. Please send some of that rain to Florida since we haven't had much at all. God Bless You All.

[@masuganut2082]

My almost five year old son heard the ducks and was fascinated ❤️ Also, for your fly issue because we get eaten alive every year; my dad started buy “black flag” brand fly traps. They are bags that attract and trap them and you toss it once they are filled. It helped so much to protect us and our animals. We have a small farm so it’s helped greatly. Obviously there are still some but it’s a fraction of what it was. ❤️

[@juliemcgugan1244]

That is what I used when growing veg in Singapore. We got lots of Malaysian fruit fly affecting our soft fruit, so putting these traps out attracted all the males, then the females didn't reproduce on such a big scale. In the long term, it really does make a difference in the pest population.

[@kayelowe4333]

Great video to watch! I love all animals and the ducks are so cute. God bless and happy and safe homesteading!❤️🙏🏻

[@LifeWithLinda-ChatHost]

Same here! I live just west of Springfield MO. I am so tried of this rain.

[@krislange1186]

Linda, where are you at? We are just outside of Aurora. Have been here on 80 acres for almost 33 yrs.

[@annmarie566]

Love the ducks and so happy Rose is doing well ❤️❤️

[@mikenuyen4441]

SW Michigan We need rain bad. .Light sprinkles once a week just isn't enough.

[@leoncaruthers]

My sheep farmer in Decatur says the same, but I'm down on the IN border and we've been inundated with rain, already mowed 3 times and my hayfield is waist high.

[@mikenuyen4441]

@@leoncaruthers I'm on the I-94 corridor. always rains south and north of us, but little here.

[@sandraleishman878]

God bless you both too. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@cliftonselent4625]

We haven't had a decent real rain in almost 2 months.

[@ubetchya78]

So far in 2021 we've allegedly had 1.6" of rain, certainly not near that much in my part of town (Mesa AZ).

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Where are you?

[@cliftonselent4625]

@@ritamccartt-kordon283 SE Michigan. It rained yesterday (more than spit) for the first time in almost two months.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

@@cliftonselent4625 I have a Brother who lives in Michigan. It's a beautiful State when you get outside of the cities. GOD bless

[@cliftonselent4625]

@@ritamccartt-kordon283 yes it is but my parents pastures are actually cracking we've had so little rain.

[@susanrumford3656]

I LOVE how kind you are to all your animals. I'm usually smiling the entire video. Ordered your landscape fabric recommendation for our garden in Grand Rapids, MI. Looking forward to a no weed summer. Enjoy you guys so much. Thank you for all the education you provide. Blessings 🙌.

[@saundramorris5530]

Raining everyday here in Lebanon, Mo too. Luckily, I did get a day and got my garden in. Hopefully it won’t drown.💕

[@dianewebb5865]

I just really enjoy your sharing about the homestead and how you all do things. Love the ducks.

[@borountree4539]

Boy those ducklings do grow fast! Really cute though. And Rose and her calf are looking good. I miss seeing the bunnies in their tractors, how are they doing? The rain may be dreary but it sure keeps the homestead looking emerald green. God bless you all. 🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺😊😷

[@patriciaandrews6803]

Yes! Please update on the bunnies and also the pigs!

[@micheleolson9914]

Sarah is just busting a gut to tell that surprise! 😁 Congratulations to your graduate! 👩🏻‍🎓

[@shirleyb.618]

I'm in sw Missouri as well and yes I havent been able to plant mine either cause of all the rain.

[@Angela152half]

Rose is such a beautiful cow with gorgeous eyelashes.

[@reeree6682]

I'm sooooo happy! My ducks! I love them, too! Now, all we need is a motivation to get them to run in their group! So glad Rose is doing much much better.

[@annelefevre9457]

It’s feast or famine with rain. In Idaho we are in famine. No rain. Our reservoirs are low right now, and summer isn’t here yet. I wonder if Heavenly Father gets tired of hearing please send rain for our needs, a and please dry us out. But good luck on your homestead, and good luck on our homestead and gardens. The animals on our farms are a blessing. Rain or no rain, we have many blessings.

[@dougbulmer9582]

Its been hot and dry here, 2 weeks no rain and approaching 30c temp every day. We're praying for rain!

[@anderander5662]

I'm in Northeast Oklahoma not far from them and it's rained every other day for weeks..... not huge flooding rains but a 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

[@juanitalandry117]

Love seeing your smiling faces

[@jamiephillips3315]

Here in south Florida last week it was in the 90s this week mid 80s and windy and so humid......

[@cherylanon5791]

Florida is awesome! No taxes and no blizzards!

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

She has the cutest dimples.

[@NnekaOchonogor]

Same here in England. Many people haven’t planted summer crops out yet.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I watch several youtubers from The UK and you've had a cold long wet spring.

[@tonysgardensgizmos7164]

Its been pretty bad. If we get some warm weather though, everything is going to explode!

[@Emeraldwitch30]

@@tonysgardensgizmos7164 we got warm finally and I watered my asparagus patch and the spears are exploding out of the ground. I'm tempted to get my trail cam out and put it on time lapse for a few days

[@ritabrunetti381]

Hello. Wonderful seeing the ducks. They look happy! Rose and her baby look good and healthy. Congrats to your daughter graduating for high school!! Be well.

[@frugallyretired9960]

"Freezer camp" - really tickled my funny bone.

[@debmartino1127]

Congratulations to your daughter!

[@scrapshackfarms1349]

This is the 1st week we've been able to work in the garden due to rain.

[@bonniehiggins8811]

Please Send Some Rain Up Noth !! Montana, Wyoming & the Dakotas specifically 🙏 We've had almost No Rain. And No Snow last winter...Not to mention the super hot May & June so far...Soooo Hot & Dry 🥵 Thanks so much for sharing your Homestead with us all 🥰 Blessings to you ❤

[@suevandenhoek1857]

Hot and sticky, much needed rain falling- northern Michigan

[@mjackson780]

Same in my area of KY. We actually got 2 inches of snow on April 21st.

[@tbrown2302]

OMGoodness the ducklings are cuteness overload. Here in the PNW (Portland) we need rain, a couple good rainy days but we need more. Blessings.

[@OurSmallholdingAdventure]

I’m in the north east of England and we have had the very same thing with the rain. We are sick of it. I feel so far behind so we’re just hoping the summer will let us catch up. I’ll be doing our own video on a Garden update soon

[@jimmywayneoconner9225]

Move to Florida, I’ve been having to put skin cream on on the alligator’s!

[@borountree4539]

Hello there, southern California resident here. I lived in England when I was a teenager in the village of Cottingham and then in Hull so your name intrigued me. I checked out your channel and liked it so you have a new subscriber. 🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺😊😷

[@OurSmallholdingAdventure]

@@borountree4539 oh wow! Thank you! We know Hull ❤️ lovely to have you along

[@gloriahouseman2987]

LOVED the ducks - hope they love their new tractor! Yes, Missouri having lots of rain - but hang in there, you will get planted soon. Maybe later today, as it seems there is a break for a bit. Your garden will catch up to all the others, I'm sure, because you are such great gardeners!

[@rbmoss448]

Are the ducklings asking Rose, “are you my mother?”

[@cherylanon5791]

Rose is asking the ducklings, do y'all need some mothering 💕

[@leagarner3675]

"...no..the cow was not his mother"

[@RedArrowTinker]

Gosh, I remember when Captain Kangaroo used to read that book to us! Then, we had that book at home when our kids were young. They're in their mid-40's now!

[@kimberlymitchum5170]

my favorite part was: "you are not my mother. you are a snort." LOL!! still cracks me up 50 years later!!!

[@joycefrey5335]

Thank you for your videos my husband and I enjoy watching them. So happy Rose is better! We have learned a lot from you. God bless.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

If it makes you feel any better, we just moved this spring, so we have to start everything over from scratch. It'll be worthwhile in the long run but this year is definitely not going to break any records for us.

[@cherylanon5791]

I just **LOVE** your screen name....do you have Newfies?!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

@@cherylanon5791 LOL no, but I can see why one might think so! We have a German Shepherd and a black Labrador mix/mutt :)

[@valrackley4568]

Hi we have had the same weather nothing but rain and windy for weeks. love watching your channel Val England UK

[@paulajones9956]

It's been raining here in Houston Texas for almost a week and it's still Raining

[@heidifrog7894]

Oh I so needed a dose of duckling cuteness 💕

[@myhobby1752]

It's been really dry and hot here. That was a struggle but I planted my veggies.

[@debrabarnett7511]

I am inspired every time I watch your video's. Thank you

[@stanleypennock2118]

We haven't seen Hudson for a while. How's he doing? It's hot and humid here in NE Ohio and we need some of your rain here badly! Bless you all!

[@nancycowan6109]

I think Hudson is in with the big herd.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

@@nancycowan6109 yes he is

[@lesleydickson7746]

I wondered what had happened to Hudson. ❤️

[@imaprepper1866]

Your ducks are so cute. They are going to be happy in the tractor run.

[@joelyle2765]

"Freezer Camp" !!! Hilarious.

[@dayneholt4149]

Cute ducks, glad Rose is all better. Blessings.

[@dewaynewillis7992]

Hey there kiddos---Your in ground and lots of folks gardens are not ready to plant. My stuff is all raised bed. It is doing good in garlic, onions, cabbage, potatoes and such. My eggplant, squash, tomato and peppers are just sitting still. I think with these 80"s will start to show some movement shortly. My Walla Walla onions are ringed and looks like they will be ready shortly. I am a little worried my potatoes are to wet. Time will tell. Yall take care. I love you. Dewayne Willis

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Sarah and Kevin, enjoyed the video and glad to see Hope and Babe doing well. Keep up the good work and videos and keep having fun. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@gonzalezpandura]

Congratulations to the graduate.

[@brianmfieldwick3494]

Hi Sarah & Kevin Those ducks are so stinkin cute. I would rather have ducks than chickens. You are right Kevin, they have great personalities. Have a great weekend. Leta

[@shuvanidev]

My day is complete - spent some time with Kevin and Sarah :) You can tell how much you love your animals, it's fun to watch. And I so wish there were some good magic to send some of your rain up here to MI - we are as dry as a bone up here and the ground is like a rock already. I also don't trust the last frost dates. Ours is supposed to be the middle of May but I never plant tender annuals/perennials till after Memorial Day. We are still going to have temps overnight in the low 40's here! Crazy weather. Thank you for the great videos!

[@junewrogg6137]

Rose, Babe and the ducks are so cute!!! I was so thankful for great weather this week in WI to get my garden in.

[@tabithawarren8249]

They are so adorable in the chicken tractor!

[@judishaffer9654]

They look happy,so cute

[@RiverMountainHomestead]

I love Kevin’s shirt. Thanks for the memories

[@louannad1]

Love your videos and love how much you two work together. Looking forward to future videos.