Planting Fruit Trees On My New Homestead Property

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you enjoyed the video, please "Like" and share it to spread its reach! Thanks for watching🙂TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 About My Future Homestead 2:19 New Fruit Trees I'm Planting 3:55 Planting Fruit Trees On Vacant Land 6:21 Using Contractor's Paper And Compost 8:02 When To Plant Fruit Trees In Florida 9:35 Final Thoughts 10:44 Adventures With Dale

[@sovereignsoul]

Holiday Avocado trees, scientifically known as Persea americana 'Holiday', are a Guatemalan A-type variety known for their large, pear-shaped fruit that typically weighs between 18-30 ounces. The fruit ripens from Labor Day to New Year's Day, which is why they are named "Holiday" avocados. These trees are semi-dwarf and have a distinctive weeping growth habit, making them suitable for backyard or container planting. They typically reach a height of 12-18 feet and are sensitive to frost below 30°F. Holiday Avocado trees are self-fertile but yield a larger crop when planted with another tree. The fruit is known for its excellent flavor and has a medium-thick green skin when ripe. Despite their appealing characteristics, Holiday Avocado trees may not bear much fruit in the early years and can be outproduced by other varieties like Pinkerton and Hass. They require well-draining soil and regular watering, with protection from extreme temperatures. [The foregoing info, along with footnotes not included here, was a query response from the artificial intelligence at perplexity.ai]

[@margiemurray2147]

Nice video. Glad you were able to find some propertythat might be helpful to you in the years to come. Very smart putting those trees along the edge there. Was wondering more along the lines of how you found the property. Did you use a real estate agent or did you use something like Zillow? Going to be looking for property around South Carolina and Georgia. Thank you from a Floridian growing in buckets

[@johndoh5182]

Dude if you like avocados you should get with the dude on the Sleepylizard channel. He grows a lot of different types of mango and avocado and is in FL so you could get grafts from trees that do well in that environment. That's what I would do if I had that much land there in FL anyway. Haul in a few truckloads of mulch/compost and do some plantings, but of course there's the issue of water, so then you get into the issue of probably installing a shallow well (good enough for ag, not drinking) and setting up an automatic system for watering. But that's just me because I love both avocado and mango and those are good trees for that area UNLESS you can get winter kill in that part of FL from the cold. He's probably in S. FL with that large grove he has.

[@reddamooyoung2.079]

@TheMillennialGardener.....I need a job with you !!!! Not joking,- holler 🙏🏾❤️🌹🌞

[@jamesprigioni]

Exciting stuff bro, it's going to be a lot of fun to see this property progress over the years.

[@thomashouseal5688]

When is james getting a new property??

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! It'll be a fun project. I'm waiting for you to get one, too 😆

[@austintrees]

BASED, hope you've contacted David the Good. He has a lot of food forest experience in Florida. Scrubland farms.

[@NachoCheese00]

I'm excited to watch the transformation! As a Native of 67years, I have One little suggestion about the property that was taught to me and at a very young age, and have witnessed for all my life and would like to pass it on. Because much of Florida was either Swamp, Watersheds, Bayou's and such, (Almost every foot of the Disney property is FILL) If it is ever possible to get to the property after a heavy rain, multiple daily deluges, and especially after any bad storms that will roll in, to see where there may be issues with water, and how the drainage works for that site. It may save you a lot of money, trees, and potentially hardship by putting the house and other dwellings in the wrong place. Also, talk to your neighbors about it as well. If they've been there a while, they will be able to provide pertinent info of "bad "areas. I hope you also plant at least one of our Florida Avocado Trees! They are Stunning and Fabulous! They are not only quite prolific, they also get HUGE!! The tree and the fruit!! We are in the Tampa Bay area, and it's not unusual for them to get bigger than a large man's hand. This series is going to be Fun!!! Thanks for taking us along. The Very Best to you and yours!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I paid more for this property than I want to admit, but I did it because of the topography. It's 38 feet above sea level, and it drains into a creek in the rear that feeds a lake. It doesn't flood, even when my neighbors got 20 inches of rain from a serious rain event. The ground percolates due to the sand and is ideal for septic, it's a perfectly rectangular parcel, electric and fiber are already in place, etc. What's funny is, because I chose to buy west of I-95, my neighbors are paying less in homeowner's insurance than I'm paying in NC, even though their home is worth nearly double my little house in NC. I looked at every survey file, analyzed all the contours (I'm a design engineer for a living), etc. I put a lot of research into this, so I'm pretty confident this land was worth a premium. I have done tremendous research on Florida avocados. I buy the West Indian avocados all the time from grocery stores and enjoy them, so I'm familiar with Monroe, Simmonds, Catalina, Donnie and the other commercial varieties. I think I'm 2 days into a Hall or Donnie right now, I can't really tell. It's a 2 pounder. I have plans to add Oro Negro, Brogden and a couple other Guatemalan x WI crosses. I chose Holiday specifically for that reason. I watch a lot of Sleepy Lizard, so I'm more well-versed than most I guess.

[@FloridaGirl-]

@@TheMillennialGardenerGreat! It’s going to be fun watching what you are doing. Nov-April is alot better to be doing all that heavy stuff! I’m in SW FL. I think you are so SMART to get some trees growing. I was wondering when you bought the property if you would be doing this way in advance. Your trees will be mature by the time you move. 🤗 Can’t wait. Am sure you have some great plans already. Stay “cool”! 🤣 And hydrated!

[@NachoCheese00]

@@TheMillennialGardener Where you are standing did look like some sort of water behind you. I figured being an Engineer, and the type of info and all the research you provide us, I figured you would have this completely buckled up. Yes. Our sandy soil does have a lot of "perks'" that other soils don't. Through my years I have seen so many people be blinded by the aesthetic of a house & yard, they don't even seem to notice a lot of things. that could, and do bite them later.. It seems the closer a property gets to the Gulf, they seem to be able to charge more. That Stinks, but it's what it is. You are far more well-versed than Most! I will enjoy watching your progress, and all your vids.!! It's going to be FABULOUS!! Thanks for all you do!!

[@TDAEON]

So happy to see you out at the homestead. Will be cool to see the changes over time.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Honestly, my favorite part about gardening is the building. I seriously cannot wait to start over, as weird as that sounds. What's great is having a few acres means I can start 4-5 new set-ups, which will keep me busy for the rest of my life, constantly starting anew. There's something refreshing about that, that you can have a 20 year old garden and a 1 year old garden right next to each other.

[@TDAEON]

@@TheMillennialGardener Totally get that. You get to try out all the things you couldn't do in the first garden. And you have a lot of time to plan! It's going to be great!

[@DoItYourselfGardening]

@@TheMillennialGardenerI have so many nice things to say about this endeavor but I ramble so to keep it short, THANK YOU for securing this land for these purposes and I can’t wait to see what unfolds!!!🤙

[@knoxrunner]

I lived in FL for over 20 years. I could not imagine toiling in a garden outside of Oct - Mar. The humidity was thick and your video brought back memories.

[@eb1684]

Change that to Nov.-Mar. Does not cool down till November.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The level of acting I'm doing in these clips is honestly impressive. Because Dale gets motion sick, we had to give him medication and wait 90 mins for it to kick in, so I didn't get there til 10:15AM. Cutting a pathway with my weed whacker, carrying seven 50 lb bags of compost, all the tools, the plants, then digging the holes half killed me. I lost 7 lbs. It was so bad at the end I had to sit in the truck and drink water, because I couldn't tie up the trees because I lost motor control in my fingers. I was close to heatstroke. That's the behind-the-scenes. It was utterly horrible until 1PM, when it downpoured and dropped 20 degrees almost instantaneously. I have dealt with some serious heat and humidity where I live, but carrying compost and digging holes in those conditions, I don't know how people do it for a living. It was so bad, it was overwhelming my lens.

[@dianapagan8991]

​@TheMillennialGardener Welcome to Florida 😅

[@lydiafilzen]

@@TheMillennialGardener Heat of the day is brutal. 100% humidity makes a balmy 90 degrees intolerable. I do my outside work early in the morning before the sun comes up.

[@lydiafilzen]

@@TheMillennialGardener Try giving Dale the meds the night before, then in the morning. I've found that is more effective on carsick prone pups.

[@shalomtoday]

Things to consider if your discover nematodes are a problem for the fig trees, etc - applying crab shells that contain chitin to the soil during the planting of fig trees helps to ward off harmful nematodes. Planting sunn hemp, tumeric, ginger, and marigolds near fig trees as a guild helps to ward off harmful nematodes. Keeping the soil near fig trees moist with mulch helps to discourage the presence of harmful nematodes and keeps the feeder roots alive. Placing an underground barrier 36+ inches around the roots of fig trees blocks the travel of harmful nematodes.

[@Americansikkunt]

Thank you for sharing

[@randthor9344]

I'm so happy you got your new property. Can't wait for a ton of future videos.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! I hope to visit 1-2 times a year to gauge the progress, but it's pretty tough to get down there. It's almost a 9 hour car ride with stops to walk Dale if we drive 😅

[@091mega]

​@@TheMillennialGardenerare you doing anything to protect your trees from deer?

[@tiger1554]

@@TheMillennialGardener How are you going to maintain your large garden if you only visit 1-2 times a year? I'm stuck in my garden in Maryland for at least 10 hours a week and my garden (1/2 of an acre) is still too much for me. Please share me the secret.

[@YoBravaFrumAnuvaMuva]

I live relatively close by to your homestead down in Southern Florida, zone 10b (Cape Coral, near the coast). You have no idea how much of a blast you are going to have growing down here. Your creativity will expand beyond what you have yet to imagine and you will have a blast. I look forward to seeing the progress.

[@beachday4439]

Once a year mow the lot for chop and drop. Wonder if that would build a good soil.

[@Melissa-yi6hx]

Wonderful for you and your bride! Dale will enjoy the extra leg room to run and play! Blessings to you all

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I sure hope we can make it down within that time frame. It's a weird feeling knowing you have all that land, but you can't use it yet 😮

[@meganmarkle3104]

This is so exciting! Congrats on your homestead property! Praying that your trees thrive and grow.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@JoGrows]

Welcome to Florida!😊 can’t wait to see the food forest!

[@KK-FL]

Can confirm on the "rains every day" part! We are soaking over here in NE FL! Luckily (???) my yard is pretty much straight sand so it drains pretty quickly. It was a big jump to go from NJ to NC and now you're taking the full leap into crazy garden land! But you are going to be so happy with all the new things you can grow down here once you get here.

[@lydiafilzen]

I hear you! 17 inches in Orange Park over the last week and a half. I guess the draught is broken.

[@KK-FL]

@@lydiafilzen yes! This year has been drought or flood (Jacksonville).

[@lydiafilzen]

@@KK-FL All summer I saw all the black clouds toward west Jax or south of us, and no rain for us! Somebody was getting wet, but not me. Now I just want to spigot to shut!

[@KK-FL]

@@lydiafilzen yep there would be 70% chance of rain and I wouldn't get a drop of it! I cussed the weatherpeople more than they deserved haha

[@lydiafilzen]

@@KK-FL I was entered in the hose-dragging marathon, and stuff still wilted.

[@l_alvarez_1k]

How exciting to have a whole bunch of land to play with! So many ideas! I can’t wait to see the progress.

[@miltonwelch8619]

North Central Florida; come on home Bro! Best of results with those trees, most of which I'm in the process of planting myself.

[@heidiwheeler9917]

I'm so excited to watch your progress in creating a homestead from scratch! Thanks for taking us along your journey!

[@j.morrison1866]

Glad you are going to be a fellow central Floridian. We are at peak hurricane season right now but luckily we look pretty clear right now. Keep an eye on Dale, that property is bound to have a few pit vipers. The pygmys , copperheads, and diamond backs love the brush here. I had a 3 & 1/2 ft Eastern Diamondback chilling under my car one mother's Day. Just stomp your feet or take a long stick to move brush out of the way before you walk through it. Anyway I can't wait to see how your fruit trees progress. Last note: you inspired me to get into fruit trees. I have an Avocado, a mango, 4 diff blueberries, a FL peach, dragon fruit, pineapple, and June/Cherokee plum. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@seedtotable7478]

Welcome to Florida neighbor. Most Florida gardeners take a break during the summer season due to crazy heat insane humidity and monsoons.

[@yannip2083]

Congratulations on your new homestead! You are great inspiration!

[@tinad6812]

This is exciting that the progress will all be on video. I’m looking forward to watching. I have a suggestion. Next time you go down there you can build a huge compost pile. You can chop and drop a bunch and add in a bunch of sticks, so next time you go you will have your own compost to use. You can make a base with big sticks and add in the greens and leaves. Do you have an idea of the layout yet?

[@cathymalapit2988]

Promising land. Can't wait to see tropical fruits growing.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Me, too 😅

[@TamaraLMJ62]

It's neat to see what you are doing at the Florida homestead. I hope your trees do well there. Great video.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@MomPuff-b9w]

Congratulations on your new property!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You are one of my favorite gardeners!! I have learned so much from you!! Love & appreciation from Kentucky!! 🤗🦋🇺🇸

[@PennyFarmer-w8g]

You are very smart to do this part on your land. Good for you. I have my best friend in Ocklawaha. I love the country down there. I grew up in Naples, hate it down there.

[@lilolgreyhairdlady4093]

So nice to see that I’m not the only person buying a piece of land for a garden! Made that purchase 10 years ago. This is my second year gardening on it (zone 5b). First thing I planted was cherry trees and raspberries. 1st year they sleep, 2nd year they creep, 3rd year they leap. Hope your trees survived the hurricane.

[@sheri023]

Great property. Dale and Mommy must love it too.

[@tjimmyjoe253]

Very proud of you for looking forward and purchasing that property. Good luck

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It was a process! Let me tell you, it was 10% of the work to build my current house 😂 But, I'm glad it's done.

[@GrowingWhatIEat]

Nice selections of fruit trees cant wait to see the progress on your next trip

[@Gruene2010]

Your property looks great! And you seem to have thought it all out pretty well. Thanks for sharing.

[@lydiafilzen]

Where your land is, I gather Flagler or Putnam county or thereabouts, the winters can bring in seriously freezing cold snaps. Your tropicals will definitely need protection.

[@GrowerStatusT73]

Owh ,cold climate there are so many great things to plant in different climates, I’m in Modesto California and I actually found some people really do have banana trees and avocados growing here in Modesto it’s so cool , gardening is so fun, thanks to you guys for showing us how to keep plants and trees flourishing and thrive.

[@BritInvLvr]

I was wondering if you still had the homestead. Thank you for the update.

[@andreacastelli6296]

Can't wait for you to get here in Florida! We will welcome you with open arms!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Me, too. It's going to be awhile, but it's nice to have it to look forward to.

[@rockyusa2012]

How exciting. Enjoy the new place. Will be cool to see it being built up into your new garden space.

[@monnanugent8168]

Welcome to Florida. I tell folks I live in North Florida so you are farther south than I am. I'll sure pay close attention to the soil and things you are using for your fruit trees because all I have where I live is sand. Its harder to grow fruit trees in sand but, its doable because my dad had all kinds of fruit trees in his yard. My brother has a papaya tree growing in his right now with big fruits on it. Thanks for the video.

[@sandrajohnston9745]

How exciting to be starting your long term project from scratch. You are so good at planning ahead! Look forward to following your adventure.

[@rhondaamrich2548]

Welcome to Florida! I live in Eastern Central Fl, on the Space Coast. Will be anxious to see how your trees progress!

[@thirstymercfan]

How exciting! And good on your for getting ahead and planting some fruit trees already. Feijoas are my fav, I’m a kiwi girl and we grew up eating feijoas - super popular in New Zealand. They are delicious😊 fingers crossed for all your fruit trees, looks like you planned the planting/rain fall well

[@thnogg]

I have noticed nematode action killing my fig trees , also in north central FL. They seem to attack the roots and no growth happens. I am curious of you will develop this problem. Good luck on your future homestead. I can recommend alberquina olives , and pomegranates. To north central Florida growers .

[@sovereignsoul]

Everything attacks Fig trees in central Florida 9a, especially rust. Also had a huge black catepillar chomping off leaves in mass. My "tree" now has a tiny bud appearing on the top of the trunk with absolutely no leaves. It is a Brow Turkey Fig. Maybe another variety does better, but I've never seen a thriving Fig tree in central Florida.

[@LALLENize]

@@sovereignsoul I'm south of Orlando. My fig tree never did anything. After 3 years, I finally pulled it out.

[@leahunt]

Very happy for you. Congrats! 👏👏👏

[@jameslennberg8748]

Welcome to north central Florida. I live here and have been gardening for one year now. I have learned so much from your videos and am looking forward to watching you develop this land!

[@doggiefamily908]

Awesome property. I know you are going to have a whole lot of fun there. The best thing I did was to purchase 10 acres in the country 7 years ago, and develop it every weekend (it's only 1 hour from our house, in Georgia). Starting to build a house there, as I retire this coming spring. I have mature fruit trees there, and great gardens, that deer enjoy as much as I do. We started with an overgrown field, just like yours, and chiggers and ticks were unbearable. Congratulations, love watching your channel.

[@angstaples]

So interesting you have all those different kinds of soil in one spot!

[@FelipeRubio85]

Congrats on your homestead property! I live in north central Florida too in zone 9A, you should be able to grow all those fruit trees with no problem. I have an avocado tree and a couple mango trees and a bunch of fig trees and they are doing really good. I’m looking forward to seeing all your future homestead videos!

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

Congrats on your new property! Cheers to you and your continuing success

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@lisakruger5289]

I love your plan to go ahead and plant fruit trees now - so they'll be mature by the time you move down there. And I also love that you're using mostly trees that you propagated! I keep telling my husband I want more land when we both retire so I can expand my garden. :)

[@baneverything5580]

Wow! I never saw this. You`ll have it made there!

[@Chocamatoes]

Welcome to Florida. Hope you study well how to grow things here in Florida. It is going to be a big change for you. ❤

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I've been watching Florida permaculture videos for 4-5 years. I have a pretty good plan to get started, but I have plenty of time to prepare.

[@BeverlyDieme1]

I'm excited to see how they do. Our family planted some fruit trees on my daughter's Plant City farm in April, 2024.

[@SilverCreekHomestead]

Yay! You got some property! Can’t wait to see your homestead develop! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Me, too 😀

[@dacokc]

Awesome idea getting trees set up ahead of time.

[@Gonzalo_M]

Congratulations my friend! Nice to see you going forward in accomplishing this dream! 🙂😃🌟

[@kezwall4506]

So excited to see this video, can not wait for all the updates. So glad for your first tree survived. I love this exciting concept and love Dale!

[@renimartin1359]

Good luck with your trees. You picked excellent locations for them. Each of those trees on my property require low maintenance and should be fine while you are away. Avocados do good in your zone, especially once they develop a thicker trunk once they are out of their juvenile stage.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! I hope they make it. I have no idea if they will establish. Shortly after I planted them, there were 2 glancing blows from hurricanes, and now it's the dry season, so they won't get any water for months. I hope they make it.

[@roccoconte2960]

Good luck with your new land .

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@susannewlove2115]

Congratulations! Loved seeing Dale roadtripping!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@bigrich6750]

Oh cool! You’re in my neighborhood now. Well, sorta. I’m in Pensacola. All of the problems you talked about in North Carolina, heat, humidity, monsoons, fungus, pests, will be exacerbated 10 fold where you are now, but I’m looking forward to seeing how you overcome them. Good luck. Welcome to Florida. 😁

[@ImGlyn]

This is fantastic news! I had no idea you had land. Many congratulations & well deserved 🎉🎉🎉

[@shelbyr217]

Great information! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@starsonwater]

Congratulations on purchasing your future Homestead property!! Can't wait to see how your "food forest" - comes to fruition !

[@karricompton]

I’m so excited for you! We just bought property in Ivanhoe and it’s so difficult just getting the ball rolling there! But in two years I will have a house and barn and chickens, etc. and I can’t wait!

[@hillbillyhomestead1966]

Good luck brother Florida weather is so unpredictable

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It’s actually easier to forecast than here 😂 Wilmington is so crazy that I am craving Florida’s relative stability Oct 15 to May 15 😓

[@hillbillyhomestead1966]

@TheMillennialGardener you have done your homework 👍 im in the northern part of Florida port charlotte it's a bit hotter here i had to readapt when we bought this house

[@nancyholston6746]

So exciting to see and hear about your future homestead.🙂

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I have a lot to look forward to.

[@summerjennfarmstead]

I'm so glad you got to make it down to your homestead property! It's such a great idea to get some trees planted now.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I think it’ll pay off. Hopefully, they all survive. I guess we will find out next year 😀

[@nardianethersole1024]

Welcome to Florida! So happy you give even more info especially from a Florida climate. Our climate is sooo different from others

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Honestly, it's very similar to mine, except you get the dry season and I don't. The summers are virtually identical in terms of rainfall and humidity, just a month longer on each end. I think I'll be pretty prepared after living in Wilmington for so long. I believe gardening May thru September will be about the same as what I deal with here, but October thru April will be *much* easier on me, since I won't have to deal with as many violent wind storms in the spring, and I'll cut my frost/freeze events from 30-40 a year to only 1-3. That'll save me so much work.

[@caddymac6917]

​@@TheMillennialGardener more like Feb to Nov

[@lydiafilzen]

@@TheMillennialGardener NE Florida here. Last winter was anything but dry, frequent rain fronts. I never watered. Then it got really dry starting in March or so all the way through the hot summer with a few rain breaks. Total hose dragging. So now??? We've had 17 inches in a week and a half. Hopefully your little trees will get a lot to drink, maybe more than you expected.

[@SloanManor22]

Welcome to FLORIDA!! I can't wait to see the progress!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@conniegonzalez6068]

So happy for you and your family, for Dale ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@TeenTaco]

I can’t wait to see how these do!

[@DustinTWilliams]

I live in North Central Florida as well. Started my own home orchard in May 2022 and everything grows well around here. Have a massive grapefruit tree that produces year round that was already on the property.

[@7mm-08]

Awesome!! Wish I could have planted some trees on property years before I built. Congrats!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I wish I could move immediately and use the land, but I cannot, so I’ll do the next best thing. It helps make it feel more real.

[@judyseaton7243]

Welcome to north central Florida! Our home since birth and we love it. Heat and humidity as well! Hope your fruit trees do well.

[@moodybikerchic]

Looking forward to watching your progress! I watch every single video of yours! I am in Burlington NC! Howdy neighbor! Hi Dale! My pit bull Layla just recently passed from heartworms. A friend gave me a Malpoo. Maltese Poodle mix. His name is Cocoa. 💜💜💜

[@lisasword4058]

Enjoyed the video and it’s always nice to see future plans coming together. I like your Colorado, we have a 2016 orange diesel Colorado and love it. We had rhino liner put on the roof so our canoe doesn’t scrape it and people love the look.

[@WendysWorldTX]

Yay! 🎉 Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Truly a dream come true! I'm excited to follow along on your journey.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@melissacaldwell5434]

Hey!! Welcome to Florida!! It’s super exciting to be able to grow things essentially year round. The humidity is something else, but it’s such a beautiful state if you get a chance to go to some state parks, rivers, springs, etc. I hope things go well for you! I look forward to watching updates!

[@HappilyAfterEver]

I have all the plants you mentioned here in 9a North Central FL and they’re all great, low maintenance picks, except for maybe the avocado haha. Some other fruit plants that can take a lot of neglect here in NCF in my experience are: Loquat (make sure to get a variety with lower chill hours if your area gets

[@miguelllewellyn4492]

I knew it looked brighter than your normal videos the Florida sun is no joke

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The problem was it was so absurdly humid out that the lens was condensing internally from the difference between the temp inside the truck to outside in the open. It took it a long time to balance out, and it wasn't really distinguishable on the little video screen. Luckily, it went away once it heated up 😂

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

Beautiful forest and landscape there. Please retain a lot of that if you can, it's incredible to have that diversity on your land.

[@nebsun]

Nuts would be nice addition to get in the ground early, if you plan to - good stable source of fat and protien, but they might need some nurturing to get them going the first few years. I planted 4 Pecans last year and haven't given them any help at all but I have amended clay soil and a climate that is very easy to grow, hopefully I can keep their size under control though..

[@Happyplantroots]

I remember last year when you gave a tour of this property in a video, I've been a fan for 3 years, and I'm so proud of you! I am going to miss the phrase "south-eastern coast of North Carolina" In each video when you move😅. Anyways, I'm excited to see new projects and your transformation journey! Good luck ❤🌱👍

[@Biabueno78]

I’m super excited for you. And can’t wait for all the new video content coming from this amazing new adventure ❤

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I can't wait, either 😆

[@cole3495]

Congrats on the new homestead. Thanks for the video.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks and you’re welcome!

[@judygoodson5855]

Before you build... do a sonar survey to check how dwep to limestone and if you have sink hole potential.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I don't think there is a rock anywhere in that entire field 😅 It's basically sand.

[@GarrettGarman]

Brilliant!! Great planning! I never thought to plan that far ahead with my garden. I’ve always wanted a yard with mature fruiting trees. This gives me a new perspective for making my long term plans. Can’t wait to see and learn from your experiment.

[@karenlombardi8242]

Whoop! I’ve been waiting to see you start working on your new digs - new zone, new plants - how exciting! Dale’s going to love it … he might even make a gator friend 😬.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It really is. I hope we can make it down while Dale is still young enough to run around and enjoy the space. Part of me feels bad to rip him away from his home that he loves so much, but I also think he'll love having more space.

[@melanieeaton3344]

Congrats on the new homestead! Can't wait for the 6-month update!!! Thank you for the Dale videos, My 15-year-old dog Chewy passed away last Dec., and seeing you guys and Dale warm my heart.

[@MichellesMakeupHeavenOribe]

Congratulations! 🎉 wishing you success on this new endevour

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you so much!

[@cathya44]

A man with a plan!!! got to love it Thanks for the video!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@jazandriz]

What a fun project!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It will be. I dream of it constantly. It's a shame it'll be so long until I can use the land.

[@jazandriz]

@@TheMillennialGardener dreams are important motivators. I hope you can make it happen sooner than you are planning for.

[@brbrunner777]

Very nice!! I'm doing something similar. I've lived and farmed in tropical Puerto Rico for 40 years, but recently bought a farm in central Italy so am planting lots of temperate and subtropical fruit trees... hope to retire there in 4-5 years. Always enjoy your videos!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

WOW! THAT is a dream climate. One of the most beautiful places in the world, for sure!

[@Floridaman458]

Welcome to FL! I had asked you about it on a livestream a few months back! Come out to the rainbow river sometime☀️

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I know it's not exactly the same, but we did swim with the manatee's in Crystal River 4 years ago, and followed that up by eating at Cody's. I'm guessing if you're near the area, you know about Cody's. What a gem.

[@NachoCheese00]

I Agree!! It's one of our Fabulous wonders of our State!

[@Floridaman458]

@@TheMillennialGardener crystal river is awesome also, only like 15 mins away from rainbow

[@annatian2006yoube]

Congrats on your new tropical adventure! Go ahead to plant some delicious Durian, jackfruit, soursop, lychee…….😂

[@Christopher-xd5in]

Hey from Crystal River. Congratulations man. Welcome to Florida.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@melindaroth5796]

ANTHONY That's Awesome. Land in a GREAT STATE WOW 😊❤ CONGRATULATIONS 😊❤

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! I ran all the numbers for years, and Florida made the most sense from a cost perspective given what I wanted to grow. If you're willing to live away from the coast, it gets pretty affordable.

[@melindaroth5796]

@@TheMillennialGardener YES sir Anthony FATHER GOD Blessed you and your wife in JESUS NAME AMEN AND AMEN.🙏😊❤️

[@jordangibson6101]

Welcome to Florida!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! Hopefully, I'll get there some day 😄

[@patar4149]

Hey we're not super far from you. We'd love to meet you! Congrats on your new land!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! It’ll be a long time until I am there permanently. Probably 5-7 years.

[@ChuckP25.]

Andrew - Congratulations. Welcome to Florida. I spend half the year in St. Pete Beach. Good for you. You look good without the hat on all the time. Hugs to Dale. Thumbs up from Iowa.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! (It's Anthony btw, but close enough 😅). Dale and I are looking forward to it some day.

[@MikeDawson1]

the only problem with this plan is that one day you're going to have to live in Florida. Other than that it's a solid plan! I'll be looking forward to the 6-12 month updates!

[@valoriegriego5212]

Howdy, MG! Nice choice in trees. Love to cute Dale!💕

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! Dale and cars just don't mix. He is getting a little better, though...