Certainly the cleanest and best organized homestead I have seen. Huge, huge potential there.
@EmilyBurnАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing I can’t believe how much you fit on 1 acre it looks like so much more space
@poopymcface97925 жыл бұрын
Impressive that this is all done on 1 acre. My wife and I have looking at property to buy, and many of the lots are 1-1.5 acres. This video helped me realize what will fit!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad!!
@LandElevated4 жыл бұрын
Hi Blue Maximus, we'd love for you to check properties. You can visit our website at www.landelevated.com and our channel to learn more. Just if you're interested, we have up to 40 acres of vacant land. Thanks! :)
@rickypickles22193 жыл бұрын
I just bought an expensive acre in Tennessee...more than enough to live with a family. Lots of room. Buying more is nice but mostly for hunting.
@JR-zi9vj7 ай бұрын
@rickypickles2219 my ideal is around 1-10 acres with a large pond or tiny lake.
@eatwhatukiii25323 жыл бұрын
This is a great use of space. I love the designated areas. Everything is so neat and tidy. That is a lot of food production on just a mere ACRE! People with five or ten acres think that they don’t have enough room and yet here you are creating this cornucopia of plenty on just ONE!
@mcallaghan76815 жыл бұрын
You have the most aesthetically pleasing homestead I've seen. I'd be proud of the place even if it didn't have animals, etc.. It feels spacious and easy to move about. I know I'm going on, but it should be in a magazine. Mother Earth or Grit, or another one would be great to have full color pictures and a diagram of the layout. Only thing I'd add would be a pavilion with outdoor cooking space to entertain or process food in the shade. Please keep sharing. It's inspiring to see a productive place with a neat, upscale look.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, what a lovely compliment! We do like order and neatness. The outdoor cooking space sounds like a dream! We are in the process of building a new homestead on 20 acres, and an outdoor processing area, and an outdoor cooking/pizza/bread oven are all in our plans!
@mcallaghan76815 жыл бұрын
@@GoodSimpleLivingIf you put in a sink and stove you could do your canning and scalding, too. I'm always on the lookout for used commercial stainless sinks and counters. It would be nice to have something that you can sanitize and use for anything from crafts to laundry to homesteading (like potting plants) and entertaining a crowd outdoors comfortably. If your next homestead is half as nice as this one, you'll be doing well.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
@@mcallaghan7681 I really want to can outside!! Thank you again!
@rebeccamd79035 жыл бұрын
You have a little slice of heaven on earth. Congratulations on living your dream...it’s beautiful!!!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@NHJDT5 жыл бұрын
Great setup. Debt free is the new,american dream. I can't homeschool my kids though. I'm looking forward to some quiet time next Monday when they go back to school
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
You don't have to homeschool to become debt free, in fact it may be easier not to since you would then be able to work. It was just a personal choice for us to homeschool.
@ardenpeters43865 ай бұрын
I grew a LOT of food on ,1/4 acre then we moved to one acre. I could do rotation grazing for my pigs plus garden and orchard dairy goats chickens geese turkeys peacocks and room to spare. at one point we had 6 llamas out there another time two horses.
@nataliesmith62085 жыл бұрын
Love love your land. BTE is my fav. Your landscape is so clean and manicured and organized. SO many I see is so jumbled together. Well kept. Can't wait to see what you will do with your 20 acres
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@Followerof_YAH5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. It looks like 1 acre would be enough for me and my family. May God continue to bless your efforts.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@amariahg54505 жыл бұрын
A family of 4 can actually be completely self sufficient for food and energy on 2 acres, so it's not surprising how much they've been able to do with 1. Plan well and tend your land, and it will give back much more.
@DustyC750805 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why you need either the 5 acres behind you, or the 20 in Idaho to feel fulfilled? Your acre there is better than both! Tks for the share.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
There is a lot more to our dream than just growing a garden. We want freedom to live as we please in a place where our kids can stay and build. On our 20 acres in ID they can build their own houses if they want. There we can build something to leave to our kids and grandkids, here we can't.
@tamaracross95 жыл бұрын
Wow i was wondering what one acre looks like visually , i know the numbers but i just couldnt picture it . your homestead is beautiful and i love the secret area where people cant see the animals . this is the perfect design so neat and clean and very pleasing on the eyes. Thanks for sharing your space👍 you gave me some great ideas for my future homestead.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad. Yeah if you have a purpose and place for everything then it really is a lot of space. As you can see we still have a lot of space left. We keep it this way so we can tractor raise animals, but you could put up a large green house, and grow about 10 times the veggies we do.
@tamaracross95 жыл бұрын
Im currently looking for as close to two acres as possible in NC , from what i see on your land i definitely would have alot of options including a large greenhouse. As soon as i seen your property i was thinking this is how i want my space to look , you have everything very well put together. Please do a tour or walk through when your garde is in full bloom 👍
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
@@tamaracross9 I will do an update :) I did one 2 summers ago, but it needs an update
@camrobn4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was an awesome space. Love the new LARGER homestead but you all did a great job with the micro farm.
@ThornsandMyrtles5 жыл бұрын
Your homestead is gorgeous and inspiring. God bless!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! God bless!
@petersonj765 жыл бұрын
We bought one acre and put a home on it a year ago. I'm now researching homesteading possibilities for our property. I wasn't sure if we had enough land but your video gave me hope that we do! Spending my winter reading and planning so we can get the ball moving for spring!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you can do a lot in a small space! Go for it!
@Ms.Byrd685 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! I love the way you guys seemed to keep 'aesthetics' in mind. You have the real FARM stuff (animals) behind a 'Natural' hedge so anything 'messy' is out of view and your LAWN BEDS look like they are APART of the lawn! Outstanding, the organization I see here! Chile, if I was your neighbor I'd be sitting in your backyard ALL THE TIME, seems so 'peaceful'! You'd be like, "Ms. Byrd, you need to go home now." lol
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Bring the coffee and I'd sit with you!!
@Ms.Byrd685 жыл бұрын
@@GoodSimpleLiving Sure Ya Right! Be blessed!
@Chris-ib5ht4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. We have ten acres ourselves but aren't really able to do this much because nearly the entire property is dense forest (which I'm not complaining about because it's beautiful), but I still grow my own chili peppers for powder, hot sauces, and other things because the quality is better than store bought and it's easy to breed your own varieties to match your own preference
@angelasbusybeesgardenandho46275 жыл бұрын
You have done an amazing job with one acre. Blessings to you and your new journey.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!!
@templinacres22993 жыл бұрын
Great job. We grew as much as we vould in town on our 3/4 acre lot before we got the homestead. It was amazing how much we could still do in town
@JUNKTV4202 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you so much for showing your beautiful land. I'm looking to start my own homestead with my family for the first time and people kept telling me I needed way more to do this and more and I see now after all this time that I don't need that. I can now start over and look for 1 acre properties and not over 2. Thank you so much. Blessings.
@rizo.c58125 жыл бұрын
It's so pretty! What a good set of hard-working family members!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we love it!
@smithacres17425 жыл бұрын
The background music at the end 🥰 raising them right!! Beautiful little homestead
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
So funny, I didn't even notice her singing that song, lol she's always singing!🥰
@frankwalter76493 жыл бұрын
"Praying About it" i Like it!!. Simply that was let THY will be Done. Give us this or something much more.
@purplecabbage8253 жыл бұрын
Oh this brings me such joy! I’ve just found your channel and am watching video after video! So grateful for the wealth of wisdom you are sharing! 🥰
@GoodSimpleLiving3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you, welcome!
@GypsyBrokenwings5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me sometimes unanswered prayer is a blessing. Goes right with not getting upset about being late getting somewhere...one time I saw I would have been in a major pile up if I had been on time. Your place is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, God works in mysterious ways.
@juanreyes255 жыл бұрын
Very nice! 1 acre looks huge! I have 2.5 acres, and yours seems just as big lol.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
It's all fenced and open, perhaps that's why.
@simplypatti67053 жыл бұрын
I’m in love with your “secret area”! I have an acre and we’re just getting started!
@OffGridDiary Жыл бұрын
It's amazing what can be done on 1 acre, well done! At my previous home we lived in a small city, and I turned my side yard into an urban garden. Why cut grass when you can produce food?!? It was only approx. 30'x40' but using high intensity methods of planting, the yield in that small space was astronomical. We ended up sharing the majority of the harvest since I had no space to can/preserve beyond eating fresh and sharing with all of the neighbors. Having gardened on true acreage when I was growing up, my experience with the highly productive urban garden, I'm very excited for the 1.73 acres that I'm currently developing into a homestead! Most people think you need huge acres to be self sustainable, but that's simply not the case!
@tonimangipano90612 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice there but much nicer in Idaho! Back to Eden is awesome! And now your moving in, so awesome! God is Good!
@swimbait15 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place. Looks bigger than an acre. Loved your kids hat! I have a half acre and have been trying to downsize some of the work. Taking out some fruit trees, removing some blueberries. One thing you might really like is thornless blackberries. Easy to grow and produce like crazy.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, you're taking out blueberries?! Those thornless blackberries sound great!
@swimbait15 жыл бұрын
Good Simple Living yes, I tried them for a decade and never could get them to do well here because of soil ph. I’m on eastern side of Washington State. Blackberries and raspberries thrive along with all veggies. I do eat blueberries almost daily tho, love them. Thanks again
@j.armstrongsr.70095 жыл бұрын
Niiiice. After seeing this I know how many acres I want so I will speak it into existence. I will be living on 5 acres in 2020 😊
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
There ya go, now make a plan, and start taking steps towards it!
@greenhousefun32355 жыл бұрын
Go ahead and tell God thank you. I pray you get your five acres.
@debrasewell3883 жыл бұрын
Did you get your 5 acres?
@j.armstrongsr.70093 жыл бұрын
@@debrasewell388 No but not giving up yet, almost there
@AlvertinaVazquez2 ай бұрын
@@j.armstrongsr.7009 Update ?
@robertboyd6504 жыл бұрын
Wow ! You folks and grow all the fruit you wish and outstanding garden and composting with wood chips . Just can’t wait to see your Idaho property and gardening and what not. Interesting to the outmost...Tks . A million
@petebartlett2229 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant to see this now and see who you have grown as a family. And also how relaxed you are now
@GoodSimpleLiving Жыл бұрын
What a journey it's been ❤️
@petebartlett2229 Жыл бұрын
@@GoodSimpleLiving a fantastic journey and it shows,if you believe ,you can achieve
@heavenleamossable4 жыл бұрын
Amazing use of the space you have. 😍
@tonywhitley69292 жыл бұрын
OH my gosh!!! A quick search for a "micro homestead" and this video popped up. I have been a subscriber for a while and truly enjoy your current massive project. This older video is a super resource for my family's 2 acre home/homestead
@GoodSimpleLiving2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@MrCaptainCrazy16 күн бұрын
Just bought my 1.25 acer homestead a year ago. We have a pong way to go but thanks for the ideas on this video.
@innerstarrhealingcompass2684 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 20 acre dream homestead.
@paleogeology95542 жыл бұрын
Very nicely layed out!! I grew up in the mountains of PA on a farm but the east coast is just to cluttered with people these days so I'm buying 40 acres in Arizona and im gonna build a ranch thats totally off grid and just enjoy life. Ive been self employed my whole life ( Geologist and Mechanical Engineer) Arizona is the rock and gem capital of the world so its perfect for what we do for a living.
@NightfallHomestead3 жыл бұрын
We also have a small homestead. Only 2 years old so still a baby homestead! Ours is a little less than an acre! Love this
@killjoyredux83615 ай бұрын
So tidy, great work
@outdoorsbeyondnature19805 жыл бұрын
Cool garden it's always good, to add peat moss before planting & mulch during the growing season. The growth is from grass clippings, etc... and woodbark. This all keeps the ground enriched, soil matters. You don't need 80 acer too grow, meaning it's amazing how much you can grow on 1'acer of land with a single house. Do you sell your vegetables and fruits?
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
We practice BTE gardening, lots of layers of live material, yes, soil matters!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Yes, we sell in a small CSA model, where we sell locally by the basket.
@redherringbone5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful property! You guys did a great job with it!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, really appreciate that!
@gauravmajha4852 жыл бұрын
Same to my thoughts 😊 Very kind, lovely and affordable plan, thank you very much the channel"Good simple living". 🙏 Respect and support from India 😇
@lblake56535 жыл бұрын
It is good to see how much land that is. I think I would like 2 acres one day. You have a beautiful piece of property. The animals look well cared for.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, you can do a lot with smaller spaces.
@Watts_Art3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful homestead! We have just over an acre and your homestead is very inspiring! We are in the desert, so it’s a little different, but I know homesteading can still be done! We have a very small garden and chickens so far. ❤️ thank you for sharing!
@liquidfirecc4345 жыл бұрын
Well done on praying first before doing!! God is always right and knows what you need best.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Amen
@rendercrap4 жыл бұрын
lol this is great. The back to eden gardening is what led me here, and ironically you've even mentioned it. I noticed your woodchips, and then BAM you said it. wonderful! the creator is good.
@GoodSimpleLiving4 жыл бұрын
Indeed He is.
@om35022 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of my grandpa's homestead, a lot. Doing a good work there guys
@robs95745 жыл бұрын
Your place is absolutely dialed. Back garden is amazing. Glad you didn’t get that parcel next door, that intersection is insane. Be safe, looking forward to Idaho updates😀
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes funny how that turned into such a blessing!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
I agree on the road, I'm over it
@stacysavage4024 жыл бұрын
I bet the new homeowners were happy with the work you put into this!
@jima1878 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Got a lot of ideas from your layout and methods -- thanks! Best wishes for your bigger homestead also!
@karenholsopple63884 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel and love this video. We have 1/2 acre right now, hoping to buy the vacant lot next to us so we'd have a full acre. My husband is a landscaper, so we're big on making our homestead esthetically pleasing while still being very productive. With the exception of wanting to also add bees, your homestead sounds almost identical to what we're working on (the chickens, rabbits, even God's plans trumping our own)!
@truejoie4 жыл бұрын
I know I'm late but love this tour. I keep hearing about back to Eden. I love how neat and productive your place looks, I am going to check it out. New sub here...looking forward to hearing about your adventures in Idaho!
@delladearest25112 жыл бұрын
Hi new subbie! I’m so impressed and inspired ❣️ shows we don’t need much to produce what we need. Rabbit poop makes for good and ready fertilizer . So does chicken poop but it has to dry out for awhile. I will learn so much, thanks 😊
@etchasketch42 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing Back to Eden! newspaper, compost, wood chips/branch bits/needles
@kseniaapelt12794 жыл бұрын
Wow this is one of the most amazing homesteads ive ever seen, my parents wanted to retire and start a homestead and ive been doing some research for them your video gave my some great ideas :)
@100cjspencer5 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your vlog. Very inspiring for Rebekah and I as we’re newbies to the whole permaculture/ do what you can with what you have way of thinking. Awesome 😎 thank you!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
I love that, so glad you enjoy the videos. Yes, start small with what you have, where you are. That is how we learned.... started with raised beds and 6 hens. Best of luck of your permaculture journey!!
@greenthumb81702 жыл бұрын
Your garden is so well groomed and beautiful!
@idaevans61612 жыл бұрын
Lovely thank you You are living my dream I hope to be able to do what you are doing Shalom from Ohio
@norxgirl15 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous layout.....so well tended....guess I got blindsided by a very special, special needs chick around the time you did this video....and missed it....can't wait to see how you are doing in Idaho.....YHVH bless!!!!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!! God bless!
@steveosborn72244 жыл бұрын
The wife and I just bought a cabin home with one acre and the acre is wide open so we are so excited to get started homesteading! We close in August.
@leiangeles35095 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Your place is so neat.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JaneDoe-c4 жыл бұрын
Your property is beautiful!
@mrs.Italy.D2 жыл бұрын
Wow I’m so grateful for this video! I’m a city girl but the older I get the further away I want to be. I would love to start a homestead or a hobby farm! I was worried about land availability and how much I could afford and would it be big enough! Again thank you for showing me that I can do it! You inspired me!
@begwenly5 ай бұрын
thank you so much i'm in the market to buy a home and this really helped me gage how big an acher is
@jacobmusacchia5 жыл бұрын
Nice job beautiful place best wishes to you and yours
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HoldtheWalnuts5 жыл бұрын
I've always heard the saying, "If you want to tell God a joke, tell him your plans".
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, He has changed our course many times, and always for our good
@spoolsandbobbins5 жыл бұрын
So true ❤️
@melissab85005 жыл бұрын
Down here it's "man plans, God laughs"
@atraincg13 жыл бұрын
Y'all have really become efficient with you land usage. Awesome acre!!!
@terrywright15133 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. My husband and I could live fine on that. Our youngins are grown and we have 9 grands. This whole move to homesteading is a little late for us. However it has always been my heart. I was a steader when homesteading wasn't cool. Question, the trees on the fences. Where can I learn that what do I search under? I can't find it. I will check your links. How long ago was this.
@thehomeplatespecial5975 жыл бұрын
stunningly beautiful, clean and organized! may you always have health and continue to share and teach! thank you for the inspirational video. Moving to a new homestead is a brave thing to do! Best wishes!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
We are feeling pretty brave, and a bit overwhelmed, but it's the dream. Thank you so much!
@Mrsphomm4 жыл бұрын
Your property is gorgeous! I saw you all moved. How did you part with this place. It looks like you put a lot of work into it.
@simplesimple1114 жыл бұрын
i like your garden, so neat
@santhoshsivan72865 жыл бұрын
Your organized Garden is really Beautiful...💓
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, really appreciate that!
@Pennythuylambion5 жыл бұрын
Now I only have a 30 square meter garden, your place is my dream.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
A garden is a garden though!
@daydream70 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful
@tomaitoe5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! This was so inspiring. :)
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@emilyaurora67902 жыл бұрын
This is so cute! I love it.
@madbananas22865 жыл бұрын
I love your house, and your setup so much!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@madbananas22865 жыл бұрын
You guys have given me a lot of good ideas for starting my future little homestead!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad!
@thomasreto29975 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Very nice . I like the espalier. An acre has potential to be extremely productive food wise. There is a guy in New Jersey (James p.) that has a very small yet intense food forest. I myself live in Pittsburgh and have a small but intense veggie garden on a city lot. I also have a rental in Hawaii on 2 acres. Currently only one is cleared. We also have grass and every time my wife and I come to check the house, we buy fruit trees and plant to transform the grass into orchard.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
That's great!! My husband is from HI!
@Threadgood4 жыл бұрын
Where in Idaho? We are north of cda on an acre. Just got finished watching back to eden as well
@mamatriedhomestead85985 жыл бұрын
You have a lovely little homestead! I struggle to keep any kind fruit tree alive so I'm envious of all of yours. Your husband has done a great job pruning them, keeping them healthy and fruitful.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@noreenperez86665 жыл бұрын
Nice clean and organize homestead amaizing,keep up the good work.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jesse-oj9it3 жыл бұрын
what a lovely homestead.
@danielwood21344 жыл бұрын
You got a lovely place there
@spoolsandbobbins5 жыл бұрын
Stunning! Inspirational! Faith!
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Timanator3 жыл бұрын
Such a cool video, thanks for the tour!
@kimwestra29613 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!!!
@offgridchallenge4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing way to maximize your land!
@mistidiane7882 жыл бұрын
Fantastic use of space! 😍😍
@stephaniecrunk79333 жыл бұрын
Your baby singing the National Anthem in the background!!! 😍
@dandc9285 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, just inspirational faith in better days
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@BeautifulChaos_91 Жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY!!
@angelaferreira51774 жыл бұрын
Whoa! So nice ! How do you guys manage to work so much??? Everything looks so perfect
@jaehorton46875 жыл бұрын
Beautiful property 💕
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@georgehebert56815 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm a new subscriber and follower to your channel. Wow I'm so impressed with your landscaping and how beautiful it all looks Shows y'all spend a lot of time and care in your homestead. Great job. Look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks. George from Louisiana.
@GoodSimpleLiving5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@LadyofHuntingdon4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for sharing. New subscriber from Australia. I look forward to seeing your veggies growing 😀💕
@ShawnBo4 жыл бұрын
Cool set up!!
@Ocean-blue9 ай бұрын
Very cool set up but my OCD can not cope with 7 garden beds… you need to build another one so you have an even number asap!
@LandElevated4 жыл бұрын
Great video. We will share this with our customers for sure :) We sell land in rural areas and this will help generate some great ideas. Thanks for creating this!
@GoodSimpleLiving4 жыл бұрын
Love that ❤
@LandElevated4 жыл бұрын
@@GoodSimpleLiving Thank you! :)
@susannah_hb43884 жыл бұрын
Every farm needs more than one cat! Heck even households do too. I have 4 cats myself and they keep our house safe from pests. 🐈🐀