One Quirk I Learned Pounding 38 Metal Greenhouse Posts

Today's Vlog Jason continues the high tunnel build and finishes pounding in ALL 38 metal posts.
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[@ruthannsprenkle9526]

Love your personality, you keep everything happy.

[@SowtheLand]

I try

[@evelyndole4618]

With droughts becoming more common a few more of those water storage tanks might not be a bad idea.

[@lukeknowles5700]

Learning curve + rain = 1/2 the time to do the second side. Very nice, Jason!

[@kimbercollins6982]

I think of two things every time I watch your channel. I think of what that all this started, you asking the doctor “what do I do now” after you beat cancer and your epic response to his ridiculous answer-you won my heart with that. Then you buy a little piece of nothing land and make (build) it a homestead. You have “built well” on every job and most of them you were learning on. Now your reclaiming a farm-in shirt, you rose to every occasion. Well 3 things I think of-because it’s impossible not to notice that y’all are just a lovely family. 1) Respond to cruises well. 2) Rise to every challenge 3) Be lovely and enjoy one another and the life your building. Very inspiring!

[@MrsPink64]

You are so right that it’s addictive collecting rain. My Pop had rain barrels everywhere, even at the corner of his little greenhouse made from recycled windows. I visited my brother recently. He has 4 rain barrels. Just one here, but I love to check how full it is after a rain.

[@SowtheLand]

awesome

[@annafye129]

What a smile , great accomplishment.you deserve to be proud of yourself.l am 77 hrs old female and 5ft tall.l had several 8 ft t posts I needed in the garden.What to do a ladder was no option.I laid the t pole down with end where I wanted it put t post slide hammer on other end walked post till upright then begin hammering.lt worked got a lot of cardio exercise in.Help no option. Just had to share,I like your way better.

[@janicew6222]

When we first moved out to the country in 1991, we lived in a house that didn't have a good well or much water, we became experts at collecting water from gutters to the water from the A/C unit collected in a large container. We still collect water even though we have an amazing well.

[@kriskloeblen3670]

You keep a tidy homestead…..not everyone does….you know what I’m talking about. And you put tools way …. Can’t wait for the rest of the build.

[@theresatyree3904]

Takes care of the tools : organized! :)

[@patriciamorrison5372]

What Wisdom With The Rain Catcher!! Just Wonderful!😊

[@redshedacres]

I haven't seen Randy for a while. Hope everything is well with Lorraine's parents.

[@johnjones8880]

Yes, where is Mr and Mrs Randy?

[@yvonneduff8272]

Loved the hand gestures and leg flicking when telling the length and width of the high tunnel 😂😂😂😂❤

[@cindyfinn4845]

Jason I have two hernia's and having repair surgery in Feb..and I hope you never have to deal with them . Im excited to see the next step on the high tunnel.

[@coopsblooms5824]

I just had hernia surgery yesterday! Good luck to you.

[@belieftransformation]

Great accomplishment! Thanks for sharing those sweet pigs! 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@tobycatVA]

That post pounder seems to be the very definition of work smarter not harder. No offense to Ben's pig Mo, but that Zeke is the most handsome pig on KZbin.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Happy you didn't hit any rocks. I think over all, you will be so happy having the power pounder. There is still a lot of T posts to be put in over the coming years as you put in and move fences. Thanks for sharing the build with us. Your arms and shoulders thank you too.😃😃😃 Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@StoneKathryn]

Wow, 16' wide by 72' long greenhouse! That's great that you reached the 1000 gallons of water in your tank! That's great that the ground is softer after the two days of rain. Fantastic Jason that you did the whole other side of the greenhouse hoop house and you didn't hit another rock! I like how you used a sacrificial pipe to pound the pipes into the ground. Wow, half the time to do the other side. Thanks for this video Contreras family!

[@Franciso-so1bg]

Soooo much progress in one day. I'm excited to see it all come together.

[@miephoex]

Congratulations on making the front cover of the magazine. 😊

[@greenmouseguard]

Jason The videos are awesome With or without music. I just enjoy all 3 of you being homesteaders👍🏻🙏 Linda from Ct

[@kathleenturley1561]

You can never have enough water. I would go for more!...oh and you crack me up! Love your sense of humor

[@sandratorchia4803]

Jason, thank you for the entertainment I will have today. At 80 years old, I find laughter and encouragement watching your progress on the farm. The high tunnel will be so useful for your family. You are a blessing to me . Prayers for your health and happiness.

[@jeffjones9792]

Like what you are calling yourself. 'Professional Post Pounder.' Are you a member of the Post Pounder's Union. If not, you should start one. Your vlogs are a joy to watch. Thanks for taking us along with you. 😊

[@sheribristol2826]

I'm excited to see the progress! Also I find it quite comical that the kunies can't share the feed 😆. Thanks for taking us a long on your journey 😊

[@jasonhatfield4747]

Looks great! Can't wait to see it finished and what you do with it!

[@janetwithers7427]

Geeat idea to have more rain storage. 🎄💞🎄

[@mariesheppard3750]

Good the rain filled the barrel and help with your post , Another good day on the farm

[@sandraewers178]

Your problem solving is awesome I love your editing too..wish I was young again id follow your lead in homesteading. Your ideas are outstanding.. keep them videos coming

[@michaelsilva8854]

You are rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels no crazy rants , i don’t feel like I have to by some thing and you don’t breakup with your wife every month thanks!

[@denisebrady6858]

Great Job Jason 😃😃

[@TheMennomilist]

You and your "helper" did great putting those posts in.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Thanks for the update! Looking forward to the next one.

[@missourigirl4101]

How exciting. I’ve I’ve always wanted a tunnel and rain barrels. My husband thinks I’m nuts. lol. Super job Jason!

[@cherylbertolini3140]

Great job Jason, If I were you I would till the area inside the tunnel before you put any compost down and then till again after putting the compost down.

[@indianacryptid6020]

The dream farm is happening ❤❤❤

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Jason! This is a very interesting series. My dad was a building contractor and I have always loved watching a structure take shape.

[@serenagomez3864]

Thank you ! Glad there in.

[@scotto6314]

Yeah brother definitely 3 more tanks 🤙

[@theNaniLynch]

I'm excited to see the high tunnel next spring!👍👍

[@dlynch1898]

Jason I’m looking forward to seeing what you and Lorraine plant in that 72’. TFS ❤😂

[@camicri4263]

Great job Jason!

[@ritahall8653]

Great job

[@keithhogan6997]

Congrats on the full tank! 😎👍 1" of rain over 1000ft² = approx 600 gallons. I bet you could line up tanks across the whole back side of your structure. Loving the high tunnel too!

[@waddeym]

Nice job Jason. Start saving your pennies for shade cloth. You will probably need it by June.

[@josephinedagostino1749]

Great job!

[@michellelaclair]

So proud of you .

[@danielotoki8007]

Great job 👏👏

[@SowtheLand]

Thank you! 😃

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Jason dont worry. When you go to put the arches up they are pretty flexible.

[@ednahartnett7407]

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year..🎉

[@ArcsandSparks315]

I’m a professional post pounder and you should throw a tek screw in the metal bracket to metal post.

[@richardcoffey2597]

Use the high tower for the hogs during the winter

[@jeanwilks123]

You need a homestead community working bee to help put up that high tunnel ❤

[@xfirexboix]

Love the background music

[@ericroadking7564]

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Userxyz-z2d]

Nice job! Lookin good!!👍👍🥰

[@TheGoodlifeoffgrid]

Looking good 😊

[@randyc754]

Huge greenhouse!❤

[@lortodiiulia]

Great job 👏 👍 👌 😍

[@caseywilson812]

Look into Charles dowding no dig gardening . With your hard compact soil this would save you a ton of back breaking work. Josh satin is another market farmer to check out. Cardboard down and then compost on top of that and start planting.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

That is going to be one nice big greenhouse, I bet you have it ready and waiting for spring planting

[@swancottage1929]

Coolness!

[@marshafields9960]

Wow that is a long high tunnel awesome

[@shadegarden7375]

Yep, glad you marked the “sacrificial” post…I was thinking that you should do that…

[@theahalme]

Merry Christmas!!!❄️⛄🎄🎅✨🎁🙏🌼🤍🕊️🕯️

[@ernie7065]

Have fun

[@johnzink3309]

Thx

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 keep at it ✅

[@marielg9143]

Yes

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Nice work, 2nd side SO much easier after learning the "tricks of the trade" and hitting ZERO rocks 😊. Glad y'all got some decent rain! 💚

[@thegashgirl]

Jason, i have been a fan for years...but can i just implore you NOT to bring in tonns of soil but rather bring to the property all of the means to make your own soil in situ...it is good permaculture principle and it is just so sensible to supply worms with what they require to make soil...work with them and dump newspapers, cardboard (how much of that rubbish do we trash each year?) and such and cover with manure, lucerne or straw, whatever...i turned a clay pan backyard into a thick deep soil just by using this practice and it makes everything better!

[@mariowickel456]

Jason, y'all got any microbreweries near your farm ? Check with them about they're spent grains . Do they give them away , awesome addition to your compost piles

[@bettyledbetter5644]

nice music

[@jillyd2807]

👏👏👏

[@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY]

Nooice! 😎 STOC

[@VannaWhiteboard]

Ben and Al need to incorporate more choreography in their projects.

[@sporranheid]

👍

[@antonianovoa6416]

Question Jason: When you finish this tunnel, can you put the pigs inside and have then help you soften the ground? I know they don't dig holes like other pigs, but they might help you a little bit.....asking for a friend..

[@xianvox22]

I was gonna suggest this, either the pigs or the chickens on deep bedding.

[@williamdixon595]

!ALGORITHM!

[@barbaraslayden2277]

I was trying to tell you that the sewing in me.

[@mattpelofske4632]

Yes get more tanks I own a 1800 gallon a 1200 gallon and a 450 there's nothing like rain water

[@sheppyoutside5836]

should be careful with setting stuff to a string like that, u usually set the string 1-2"+ away from where u want and measure back each time, if one post touches the sting and push's it 1/4" it throws off the whole string etc, then all of the sudden when you get to the middle its bowed out 6 inches

[@coloringanddoodling9751]

Turn/break the soil with a tractor before the arches go up ?

[@barbarapruks7508]

Could you consider raising chickens/turkeys in this whilst readying? No moving tractors every day.

[@SowtheLand]

I'd rather move tractors everyday

[@carlapierle8623]

Wow, you cut your time in half with the second side! Thank goodness for rain and no rocks! I wouldn't blame ANYONE for wanting to use the power pounder over a manual pounder.

[@greenmouseguard]

Jason How does the rain water not get yucky?

[@pleinaire8698]

What will you be using the high tunnel for??❤

[@IsaacAbrams]

When will the all black patch trucker hats be back in stock? I’d love to get a few - hey pigs!

[@SowtheLand]

they just sold out. maybe in summer. thanks

[@IsaacAbrams]

@@SowtheLand Lookin forward to it! Love the Channel!

[@Anu_Fathima]

Do swales it will be helpful

[@tclodfelter8789]

Must be nice having FLAT ground!?? Most of my property is a bowl...with hills and hollers!

[@SowtheLand]

yeah it's pretty nice. this is my only flat spot.

[@jamesjessee4064]

❤️🙋‍♂️👍

[@doitmanrv1084]

😁

[@sharonhaas8503]

💯💝💝💝

[@dbw825]

I've seen other KZbinrs put water in their pigs grain to moisten it up. Is that a requirement or not?

[@helenhelps9619]

🚛🚛

[@Will7981]

😃

[@richardroyles1423]

Are you gonna put your hogs in one end of it. God bless.

[@raewynnatta2050]

[@user-cl7du5gf2r]

I got a dog that keeps killing my chickens and seems like the owner of the dog is not very responsible killed a rooster and a hen sat 5 am I don't know what todo

[@ladydragon3648]

Hello & love getting to see you making that high tonal. When you where feeding the piglets. I could here the big pigs squealing as if they where saying HAY??? YOU ARE GIVING THEM OUR FOOD. STOP GIVING THEM ARE FOOD. Love the video BUT it was way to short.

[@beth6085]

I don't know. I don't think I would trust those metal poles to hold the tunnel in high winds. I think I would get some hurricane anchors and attach it to the boards.

[@SowtheLand]

I like living on the edge

[@curiouscat3384]

I'm sure Farmer's Friend has engineered it properly to sustain even higher winds than they have in western NC

[@Step_Dawg]

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