Plant This Garden Once + Have Food For Decades

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[@gingerkirby8208]

Justin, before I forget, I need to tell you something. Since this virus started, and especially with my husband living overseas, and my daughter having twin babies, I have held a low grade underlying anxiety. Not so much about getting sick, but about how the fallout will affect my daughter who is a single mom, and for how long it will affect them. I've taken medications for anxiety on occasion, more so lately, and tried all the usual relaxation techniques that Ive learned to do. Everything helps, some more than others. But what I wanted to tell you is that watching your videos, this one in particular for some reason, has given me more comfort than anything else I've done. Seeing you guys do what you do, day in and day out, no panic, nothing out of the ordinary...has done the trick. I cannot thank you enough, because I need to be calm for my daughter. This did the trick. You and Rebekah digging in the dirt, plunging in the creek, milking, cooking, looking for shoes...I cant tell you how much I needed this video today. So thank you. You are appreciated, all of you. If I can ever do anything in return, do let me know. Ive learned so much from you since my little garden of pots on the driveway, now a whole yard full of raised beds that im planning, all because you made me feel like I could. And hear you have made me feel like I can weather this too now. I owe you a debt my friend. So just name your price and I'll be there.

[@RunAMuckGirl2]

I sure respect Little Miss Lilly and how hard she works. She does her outside chores like a pro and she is just as skilled in the kitchen! I felt so bad for her the other day when Donald took her to total frustration. Still she is right back at it, solving problems and making it work. 💞🥰💞

[@wendyarthur8638]

I’ve grown asparagus for years and although planting it takes awhile the rewards are 100 fold! Good growing!!!

[@joannewilson6847]

Lily is so sweet and is such a gentle little girl to her chickens and daddy. Mr Brown loves cuddles with mum.

[@bumblebee7922]

Poor Donald needs a pool to swim in.... Breaks my heart to see him dipping in that little container of water.... :( Please give him a pool... He deserves it with all his hard work. :)

[@andreeasuciu9639]

These kids cant realise yet but they’re living their best lives

[@musicalartfreak]

I've also been planning and working out how I'm gonna set up my garden. I'm going a permaculture route attempting to build a food forrest and I'm glad to learn about asparagus and strawberry companion gardening. Thank you!

[@pittmancountryhomestead7308]

Hey Justin, when my wife and I potty trained our house dog we hung a small wind chime by the door, down by the floor. Every time we took her out to potty we would ring the wind chime with her paw. it took about two weeks to get her trained to the bell. That was 9 years ago and she rings the wind chime now every time she wants to go out! All we have to do is listen for the bells to ring...

[@Eristotl3]

Enjoy those cuddles... the go away.

[@marygordon3032]

You’ll do so much in so little time. Working together and having fun, great family! 👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@anniepurse2831]

Your chicken catching music cracks me up.

[@thomasclark5247]

Take a drink everytime someone yells "Jonah!!!"..😏

[@tommysimpson807]

Mr. Rohdes, Thank you for providing the childhood to these kids that I wish I grew up with. They are going to be stellar kids... already are!

[@sageclark5473]

I'm fifteen and proud to say I still cuddle with my ma

[@KM-pj3cn]

Justin, I think I would take the three chickens that keep getting out and put them in social quarantine (the freezer or pigs belly)!Also please let your viewers know the reason the gas prices keep going down is because they are getting ready to stop production of gas so they can raise prices back up. So fill all gas cans and vehicles, now why it is cheap!

[@allisonsfollys7713]

Each puppy is different I have had several puppy s that you had to make sure they peed twice or they would come in and do their second pee. Have everyone keep track of accidents and how many times they peed outside before they came in. Puppy's are a lot of work but that little guy is cute enough to make up for it.

[@HansQuistorff]

My sister had asparagus planted far out in the corner of the field where I could not find it and the grass was choking it. I transplanted it along the edge of the greenhouse where I can find it. First spear is up but it will need to grow another year before I can harvest it.

[@dgxdgx1292]

Rebekah you are such a great mom, every child should have a loving mama like you!

[@suzyqsmith7310]

So when will you be doing a t-shirt that says Jonah! Jonah! Jonah! LOL.

[@MultiAbiram]

I'm 25 and still find comfort hugging my mom for a while. She sits in sofa and I just lay my head on her tummy . Lol It releases all the built up stress I've had.

[@theycallmeeazy]

My favorite Justin Rhodes catchphrase: “JONAH!!!”

[@brandonalvarado6771]

Jonah... Jonah... Jonah.... as a fist born I can relate... always getting called .... it’s fun tho .😅

[@sainjrgaming2370]

How old is Jonas?? This guy is so smart love his family n very very helpful to his Dad..

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

12

[@tammys6866]

Mr Brown takes after is Daddy 😆. Thank you for sharing!

[@Freakontheway]

Hey dear uncle Justin ;) it's so cool to see you plant your asparagus plants already! We just got our community garden, and I planned a bed for 10 asparagus plants, so I'm preparing it now. We will get the plants delivered (I have to order them about now) a little before our last frost date, so that's another 2 months to go, but hey... now I can see how you do yours :D I was planning on finding out some companion plants for the asparagus, since they cast a high shadow in summer, so the companion plants better love (partly) shade. I never thought about strawberries, but it turns out that I have a bed of strawberries already next to the future asparagus bed... the previous owner put it there, and the strawberry plants have another year to go. What a coincidence... ;) Blessings from The Netherlands/Holland Diana

[@4jeffryangelus]

My town in the south of the Netherlands focuses on growing asperges (we export too much of the word) Asperges are extremely healthy and will grow for 25 years easily. watch Charles dowding's video (from the UK) on great tips for growing them and when to harvest. p.s your farm looks jammin' ! also, ever though about getting quail? Great project for the kids, and scalable.

[@deanthornby2026]

Hello mate ....I'm on this one at the moment this is a great help thanks ... Gotta to Amit you and your family have helped my family so much I feel like I owe ya .... Thank you thank you thank you ...it's worth saying it's worth saying three times right 😂. Thanks again to your whole family

[@deborahjaniak7531]

Jonah! I bet you made your momma’s day with those beautiful flowers!

[@tinawhalen1]

LOL, those plants don't care how perfectly spaced or deep you plant them. Just don't do it too deep or too shallow. This video was really entertaining, showing real life in having to do stuff and get the kids involved on what would normally be the "day off". I have been going through gardener's withdrawal, and can finally start to see my wooden raised beds emerging from the snow. I need to clean out the chicken shed today and give them fresh straw for their last couple of weeks in winter quarters, plus shovel more snow off the back patio, drain the last water from the hot tub, and get it out of the greenhouse so I can get that set up and ready to start my plants in a week or two. SEEDS!

[@kendallricker9633]

Three rogue chickens looking to be made into chicken pot pie!...lol noticed there are some pegs for the bottom of your electric fence loose on the ground..at 6:32..lol might be one of the reasons their excaping...After all that hard work, maybe a cold plunge to cool off those sunburns while sipping an adult beverage. Garden looks great, must have rain in the forcast as you didn't water them in. March is going out like a lamb for your area.

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

no wonder I can't get any seeds from MI Gardner. you have them all. lol!

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

LOL. I had to pick from the less popular ones.

[@christinaanderson27]

Been growing asparagus for 3 years now. I finally added strawberries last year. Fresh asparagus is amazing! I eat it raw from the garden...Good luck

[@sparklyhomesteader5414]

Love love LOVE the asparagus/strawberry patch. It's going to be AMAZING!!! Great job guys!!!

[@revrita1157]

I wait for the “Where’s Mr. Brown’s shoes” segment of your videos but today you surprised us with, “Where’s Justin’s sweater and jacket”. 😂

[@littlefluffybum2073]

I am 30 and I still cuddle with my mom every once in a while when I just need my mom.

[@dawnibrahim6813]

Hello, JUSTIN, just a suggestion, since you'll only mostly harvest asparagus once a year, and strawberries as well (unless everbearing); I would put them somewhere off a little ways; they will end up trampled in such a high traffic area, plus it's not something you will need regularly 12 months of the year. I tend to put perennial 1/12 month or 2/12 month plants a little more out of foot, out of way, and further away, unless of course your strawberries are everbearing, then somewhere you walk by frequently.

[@bartmol05]

Love to see how many people get their seeds from MIGardener.

[@wonderwhyfarmhomestead793]

Your coat might be where Mr Brown’s shoes are. 🤣

[@reesekolcow6136]

Rebecca- that cuddle scene was right out of “I’ll Love You Forever “ - toot sweet!

[@masonbaylorbears]

What about getting him a cheap cell phone. Since you already carry one you can call or text him. And with cell phones they do hands free pretty well while your hands are full.

[@gabbierosewell9831]

Gideon made me wanna cuddle with my mama😃

[@garysilver718]

Here in Michigan we ride the back roads and check the county ditches for asparagus.

[@DanielHomeyer]

Hey you can test the fence with a grass leave. Take a long one, grab it at one end and touch the wire with the other end, then slowly narrow the distance between your finger and the fence til you feel it buzzing. Doesn't hurt! Greetz from Germany

[@Blitznstitch2]

Thanks! For this video- enjoyed it and the advice

[@reaganfranklin1423]

Did you guys order your strawberries and asparagus? I live in a remote area and our garden stores mostly carry soil or yard decor.

[@pleinaire8698]

don't forget to plant sugar snap peas!! they are the best tasting!!..a cold weather crop!!

[@9realitycheck9]

Here in Northern California... .. Asparagus, Artichokes, and Sunchokes(aka Jerusalem Artichoke), and Dinosaur Kale are in my perennial Veggie patch. ***Warning..sunchokes(Sunflower family) form tubers(edible part ..starch like potato) and will keep clumping over and over and take over parts of your garden**

[@elisabethp1735]

Hey:) where does becky gets her garden pants from?:) lots of love

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

Patagonia clothing company

[@msms4659]

Aah, the lovely chaos. I could watch it for hours.

[@northwestborn]

Apple Cider Vinegar on that sunburn will take the pain out and turn it into a tan!

[@sonyagregory5711]

I planted strawberries, lettuce, spinach, kale, swiss chard too! But I did not polar plunge! LOL! What a beautiful day in the Hollar!

[@kitdriscoll1288]

Oh my goodness, Hamburger has an "H" on his head! lol

[@Diana_the_green_dragon]

When Gideon gets married he will come with the wife and ask for group cuddles because he is just that cute. Lilly might need a change in goose simce Donald is not being nice. Take the girl goose and add her to Lillys group

[@sheasmith7662]

Yes, cuddle as long as you can. Because you're right, just like the last time you cleaned up spilled OJ, the last time you find em stuck in the toilet (hehe), and maybe the the last time you wipe their tears... you just never know if it is the last.

[@tomrar260]

8:25 "are we still watching star wars?" "no" ..... *whines intensifies* Lmao haha i love it. o my if that wasnt me when i was little.

[@lmnoqrst4067]

Best Childhood ever!!!

[@elisacarcamo9005]

Wow, I whistle too to my kids when I have call them 20 times 😁😁😁 I thought it was a Hispanic thing after hearing you Justin is a parents thing . 💜💛 I LOVE YOU GUYS 💜💛

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

You need a Bell to ring when you need them

[@CountryViewHomestead]

I've been trying to grow strawberries for 3 years with no luck. The seeds just won't germinate. May have to try ordering the starts.

[@misbeautifulable]

Here what helped my dog if he doesn’t pee or poop take him for a walk if he still doesn’t put him in a crate wait 20 minutes then take him out. It a pain in the butt but it worth it. Do it every two hours then move up for three hours then four. Little dogs have small bladder FYI get a small kiddie wadding pool for The geese they will appreciate it .

[@Vianna1990]

My grandparents have about 1 acre of organic asparagus! They get 400 to 500 pounds a year! They also have a massive organic strawberry field they get 300 to 400 pounds of berries a year! They might get even more berries this year! I'm so excited!!

[@kathousel]

Find :Feed Pan, Fish Net, spare cord,Tester, batteries, Twine.Gideon’s pants, rogue chickens, chicken box for Bri, ! Oh, my it has been a Lyme’s Brain Day!

[@marytinsley274]

I love yalls bedding!! Where did you get it from?? Love yalls channel! I’m a single mama of 2 that are 3 and 1 and currently working on making my own homestead! Y’all have taught me so much!!

[@MrArg91]

Believe me, a mother's love will never be replaced by anything or anyone else. He might not show it in his teens and early 20's but as you reach your 30's and beyond you realize how much a mother's love really means.

[@michellewhitley1454]

Where did you get the plants from?

[@angelasheppard7197]

Rebekkah looks happy working in the garden

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I think that bed looks good and it will feed your family for a long time. And yes I'm going crazy waiting to plant more in my garden. I have onions, radish, kale lettuce and spinach growing now oh and potatoes. You guys are such an inspiration.

[@cghoward70]

Scold him if pee/poop inside...reward and cheer him if outside.

[@jenniferr2057]

"Jonah". "Jonah". "Jonah!"

[@slimer240]

Justin where did you guys get those girls water boots like Lilly's.. I gotta get some for my two little ones

[@OhThatGrrrl]

Also, maybe Chicken Run would be a good movie for a rainy day ;)

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

It’s like watching comedy capers lol. That dog is hilarious.

[@trudidevriend3454]

Just a note on calling the kids in, my mom had a police whistle. My brother had one blast I had two. The sound carries well and doesn’t wear your voice out in yelling. Could work for you.

[@shaneswing2016]

Check out eattheweeds KZbin vids for wild edible perennials, Justin. Such a great resource.

[@42apprentice]

Don’t take too much off the asparagus this year & they’ll crop way better next year x

[@entgoddessgardens8533]

Love how involved all your children are! It makes me so happy to see your family dynamic. :) That big ol' box of MIgardener literally dropped my jaw! Haha Seed obsession is a real thing. I adore your family, thank you for sharing and educating! P.s. Teddy is the cutest little fur ball! Congratulations!

[@TalkingWithBob]

Nothing like that first handful of dirt in the garden in spring

[@mamamode1312]

So happy for Art and Bri!!! They are really good friends to y'all. So glad they can live mold free now.

[@tammymcceig6518]

Who else was waiting for the hens to jump out of the stall while Justin was milking? Lol

[@carriem7832]

Such a cute idea of Lilly’s to use a trough as a boat...your kiddos are so lucky to have a natural playground......

[@sweettony9359]

Sunburns and swimming? I woke this morning to 9 inches of snow. Yesterday, turning compost and prepping an area for a new permaculture potato bed. Today snowblowing and shoveling at 6am. Got to love Maine.

[@MsLilpig]

If the sunburn stings use vinegar, takes the sting out. I know because I burn easily and it's my go to every time. Thanks for everything you do.

[@claireisacamel]

Oh man! Such loving little snuggle buddies on this day!

[@thebluest2]

Love this episode so much, thanks for sharing. Do you have a link for where you ordered your asparagus and why you plant with strawberries? TIA

[@wonderwhyfarmhomestead793]

I love the farm boat❤️ #farmkids

[@debbiemiller6789]

I’ve watched your videos for at least a year. I love your kids but Lilly is the most precious angel. God bless your family. Great farming this year!

[@mamamode1312]

Realities of life there is a routine a plan and what you changed it!!!! Ahh the world is coming to an end !!!!! Oh, many times I endured that. Practice helps. Practice does make better. Good job handling the explosion peacefully! 👍🏻 Dad 👍🏻.

[@forester4ever]

Thanks for the wonderful story Justin. ”You got kicked out of the house?” 🤗

[@shawnastratton561]

You can tell that your kiddos are creatures of habit haha I could see the resistance with being use to having this day as their day of rest lol 😂🤠

[@laurabrooks5045]

Love your family.... Your dinners always look so delicious you should make a cookbook and a menu planner.

[@DeeTheBomb]

I love how teddy doesn't bark and are y'all going to grow some watermelon in the future?

[@jeannel1065]

Love asparagus. In a couple of years, you’ll be eating it all spring long and have enough to share and to freeze for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

[@pernillahellberg-granberg3516]

Hi Rhodes family! thank you for bringing joy to my every day trough your videos! Im a gardener and work with both annual and perennial plants in northern part of Sweden (Arvidsjaur-Lapland-Sweden). Strawberries and asparagus is something we can grow here as well. Im so looking forward to your strawberry field. Just at tip from the coach... Strawberries yields more berries in soil that don't have that much nutrients as you plan. If they get a lot of nitrogen they grow more leafs than berries. If you want Sweet really good tasting strawberries they need potassium. Woodash contains a lot of that.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Everyone needs a little extra love these days. ENJOY IT!!!

[@dakotawinds9291]

Daughter loves asparagus but I cannot stand it so we don't grow it here LOL. We have Ozark Beauty and Gurney's whopper strawberries. I also have several Red Latham Raspberry shrubs. Tried Blueberries but the plants died 2 yrs (one year was due to a late ice storm) in a row so gave up on them, don't eat many blueberries anyway.

[@Stapletonhomestread_Ohio]

Great video thanks for sharing with us ❤

[@jonathandeleonn]

Use the bell method for your dog's restroom problem, works for me!!

[@jameshowell9938]

Ware do I go to be a member

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

One thing that helps a pup learn where to go is making sure you take him out often[ from the crate] and to the spot you want him to go in, not very far at first. As he learns pick up his poop with a shovel and move it farther away from your house. Don't pick it up and remove it. He will follow the odor, and ago farther out. Any accidents need to be sprayed after cleaning with odor-out, or an enzymatic cleaner to remove all odor. Crate training helps with this, too. don't allow free run till after he gets out of crate and goes! and after he eats go out right away! Hope this helps!

[@1d1hamby]

The other day when you were moving the full water barrel, it was the most hilarious thing you've done in a while. I know you're more intelligent than that. You could've used an empty barrel and bucket to move the water, but you must've been in a hurry. Very thankful neither of you were hurt by 400# barrel.